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| 👟 Sneaker Release Info | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Jordan Brand |
| Model | Air Jordan 11 |
| Colorway | Black/Varsity Royal/White |
| Style Code | CT8012-900 |
| Release Date | December 12, 2026 |
| Retail Price | $235 |
| Available At | Nike.com, SNKRS App, Foot Locker |
The Air Jordan 11 “Space Jam” is coming back. December 12, 2026. Thirty years after the movie that gave the shoe its name. And this time, Jordan Brand is doing it right.
Let me break down the history because it matters here. The original Space Jam 11 was never actually sold to the public in 1996. Two versions existed. One with number 23 on the heel, which Michael Jordan wore in the movie. And one with 45, which he wore on court during the 1994-95 NBA Playoffs. The first retail release came in 2000, with lower cut patent leather and Varsity Royal blue branding. The second came in 2009, similar to the 2000 version. The third was in 2016 for the 20th anniversary, with higher cut patent leather but number 45 on the heels.
For 2026, the Space Jam 11 returns with the number 23 on the heel and Varsity Royal accents, like the 2000s release. That is the version most people associate with the movie. The patent leather cut is expected to be higher, closer to the OG. Full family sizing means GS, preschool, and toddler sizes will all be available.
Style code is CT8012-900. Retail is $235. The colorway is Black/Varsity Royal/White. Patent leather upper in black, royal blue on the Jumpman and heel branding, white midsole with a carbon fiber shank plate, and a translucent blue outsole. It is one of the cleanest colorways in Jordan history.
The AJ11 is the crown jewel of the Jordan line. Tinker Hatfield designed it with patent leather, which was unheard of in a basketball shoe at the time. The Space Jam colorway is arguably the most famous non original colorway in sneaker history. It was born from a movie and became a cultural icon on its own.
December 12 is a Saturday. Expect SNKRS to crash. Expect lines at every Jordan Brand retailer. Expect resale to be high for the first month. But also expect a lot of stock, because Jordan Brand always overproduces the Holiday 11. If you want retail, be patient and keep trying.
December 12. $235. SNKRS and Jordan Brand retailers. Full family sizing.
