I got this idea after seeing a pic online with someone rocking Jordans under a suit, so I dug out my Concord 11s and charcoal suit. First step? I put on the full suit with my regular black oxfords to see the baseline look – super formal but boring.
Then I swapped the oxfords for the Jordan 11s. Walked around my room checking the mirror from every angle. The red icy soles and patent leather looked crazy bold against the dark suit. Not bad, but felt like wearing ski boots to a wedding.
Did some trial runs:
- Tried it with the suit jacket off and shirt sleeves rolled up – instantly better
- Used dark jeans instead of suit pants – looked cleaner
- Swapped black dress socks for no-show whites – big difference
Best combos I nailed:
- Navy blazer + gray chinos + white Concord 11s
- Black suit pants untucked shirt + Space Jam 11s
- Patterned sport coat + dark jeans + Cool Grey 11s
Key takeaways? Ditch the tie, keep patterns minimal, and only break out Jordans if:
- It’s creative industry events
- Semi-formal dress codes
- After-work hangs where suit stays on
Would I wear Concords to a courtroom? Hell no. But at that startup pitch meeting yesterday? Worked perfectly when I paired em with a textured navy blazer. Got three compliments before the coffee arrived.
