Yes I was working a second job at foot locker in san diego. We sent them back to Nike as they sat. I've been collecting jordans since 1984. The black red 11s did sell out on the first weekend.
You are correct., when the 11 came out my store sent the ba k as no one liked them, I got crowned when I played in them. Boys to Men actually saved this shoe . It was the graduation shoe with your Tuxedo.