Listen To Episode 5 of 'The Complex Sneakers Podcast': How the Air Jordan XI Became the Biggest Holiday Sneaker

On this week's episode, hosts Joe La Puma, Matt Welty, and Brendan Dunne discuss the Air Jordan XI releases, why it's become a staple, and memories of the shoe.

December 20, 2019

On this week of The Complex Sneakers Podcast, hosts Joe La Puma, Matt Welty, and Brendan Dunne discuss the Air Jordan XI releases over the years, why it's become a staple in sneaker culture, and their personal memories of the shoe.

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On this week's episode, hosts Joe La Puma, Matt Welty, and Brendan Dunne discuss the Air Jordan XI releases, why it's become a staple, and memories of the shoe.

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