The Air Jordan 11 "Purple Rain" Honoring Prince's Legacy Is Sold for $100K USD

Jordan Brand created a one-of-a-kind Air Jordan 11 “Purple Rain” to pay tribute to the legendary musician Prince. However, due to his unexpected passing in 2016, the shoes never reached him. This ultra-rare sneaker remains the only pair in existence and was recently listed and sold for an astonishing $100,000 USD.Drenched in deep purple, the design captures Prince’s signature style. A luxurious suede upper and tongue pair seamlessly with plush velvet mudguards, elevating its opulent appeal. The opaque purple outsole enhances the regal aesthetic, while a crisp white midsole and matching tongue lettering create subtle contrast. Metallic silver Jumpman logos add a final touch of elegance.Inside, the sneaker holds a unique tribute. Custom insoles feature “Jumpman” in Prince’s iconic font, alongside falling rain graphics that pay direct homage to his legendary song, "Purple Rain." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Simon Voltaire Tan (@depeche23mode)Click here to view full gallery at Hypebeast

Mar 10, 2025 - 10:01
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The Air Jordan 11 "Purple Rain" Honoring Prince's Legacy Is Sold for $100K USD

Jordan Brand created a one-of-a-kind Air Jordan 11 “Purple Rain” to pay tribute to the legendary musician Prince. However, due to his unexpected passing in 2016, the shoes never reached him. This ultra-rare sneaker remains the only pair in existence and was recently listed and sold for an astonishing $100,000 USD.

Drenched in deep purple, the design captures Prince’s signature style. A luxurious suede upper and tongue pair seamlessly with plush velvet mudguards, elevating its opulent appeal. The opaque purple outsole enhances the regal aesthetic, while a crisp white midsole and matching tongue lettering create subtle contrast. Metallic silver Jumpman logos add a final touch of elegance.

Inside, the sneaker holds a unique tribute. Custom insoles feature “Jumpman” in Prince’s iconic font, alongside falling rain graphics that pay direct homage to his legendary song, "Purple Rain."


Click here to view full gallery at Hypebeast