Before a Jordan release ever reaches stores, there are usually a few sample versions made along the way. Some never get past that stage, and those are often the pairs collectors end up chasing the hardest. This 2015 Air Jordan 11 Low “Black Infrared” is one of them.

The pair comes from @heat.forya.feet on Instagram, who says the 2015 looksee sample is rumored to be limited to just three pairs.

The shoe keeps things dark with an all-black upper made from mesh and the Air Jordan 11’s signature patent leather. A black midsole continues the tonal look, while the outsole stays in the same dark range. Infrared gives the pair its only real pop of color, showing up along the sockliner and on the Jumpman branding.

It’s a simple colorway, but one that works well on the Air Jordan 11 Low. The mix of black patent leather and Infrared also gives it a familiar Jordan feel without doing too much.

For now, the Air Jordan 11 Low “Black Infrared” remains a sample, and there are no known plans for a retail release. Still, we’ve seen Jordan Brand bring old samples and unreleased ideas back years later, so it’s hard to completely rule this one out.

If it ever does make it to stores, this feels like a colorway that could fit right into the lineup. Until then, check out the rare 2015 sample photos below.

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Photos: @zsneakerheadz