FIRST LOOK: Friends & Family Exclusive“Space Jam Laser”Air Jordan 11

Space Jam 30th anniversary celebration just got even more exclusive. Jordan Brand is giving the legendary Air Jordan 11 “Space Jam” a special-edition makeover, but this version isn’t headed to your local sneaker store. Meet the “Space Jam Laser”Air Jordan 11, an ultra-exclusive pair created for Warner Bros. executives, Jordan Brand higher-ups, and select Friends & Family recipients. According to Sneaker News, this edition will not receive a public release. What Makes the Space Jam Laser Different? The sneaker keeps the familiar black-and-blue aesthetic that made the original Air Jordan…

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OFFICIAL PHOTOS: “Space Jam” Air Jordan XI Returns for 30th Anniversary

The “Space Jam” Air Jordan XI is officially coming back — and Jordan Brand is bringing one of the most iconic sneakers in sneaker history back just in time for the holidays. Official photos of the 2026 “Space Jam” Air Jordan XI have surfaced, giving sneakerheads their clearest look yet at the highly anticipated retro. The legendary black-and-blue colorway is scheduled to return on December 12, 2026, celebrating the 30th anniversary of the original Space Jam movie starring Michael Jordan. The upcoming release stays close to the familiar formula: a…

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2026 “Space Jam” Air Jordan XI Officially Releases December 12

The wait is almost over. The 2026 “Space Jam” Air Jordan XI is officially scheduled to release December 12, 2026, according to the latest release information from @zsneakerheadz. The highly anticipated retro will reportedly be available in full-family sizing, giving sneakerheads of all ages an opportunity to add one of the most recognizable Air Jordan colorways to their collection. The “Space Jam” Air Jordan 11 needs little introduction. Michael Jordan famously wore the silhouette in the 1996 film Space Jam, helping turn the black-and-royal colorway into one of the most…

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2026 Air Jordan 11 “Space Jam” Gets Official Look Ahead of December Release

Jordan Brand is bringing back one of the most iconic Air Jordan XI colorways ever with the return of the “Space Jam” Air Jordan XI in 2026. The upcoming retro has received an official look, revealing several details that should make this year’s release particularly appealing to longtime Air Jordan XI fans. The 2026 “Space Jam” features a black ballistic mesh upper paired with a higher-cut black patent leather rand, bringing the construction closer to the original aesthetic associated with the beloved colorway. Adding another notable touch, Varsity Royal accents…

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Thirty-one years ago today, Michael Jordan Debuts the “Concord” Air Jordan XI

When Michael Jordan made his return to the NBA on March 18, 1995, he did so wearing the Air Jordan X. Jordan rotated between the “Chicago” colorway during the regular season and the “Shadow” colorway during the Bulls’ opening-round playoff series against the Charlotte Hornets. After dispatching the Hornets 3–1 in the first round, the Chicago Bulls advanced to face the Orlando Magic in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. But when Jordan stepped onto the court for Game 1, the spotlight shifted from his return to something entirely different — what…

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2026 “Space Jam” Air Jordan XI Bringing Back Original ‘JUMPMAN JAM’ Tongue

Image via zsneakerheadz Another key detail from the 2026 return of the “Space Jam” Air Jordan XI has surfaced — and it further suggests Jordan Brand is aiming to faithfully recreate the beloved 2000 release. The upcoming iteration will reportedly feature “JUMPMAN JAM” tongue labeling, a distinguishing characteristic of the 2000 version. Most other Air Jordan XI colorways sport “JUMPMAN JORDAN” branding, making this a notable throwback detail. The tongue labeling joins several other revived elements, including the return of varsity royal accents, the “23” stitched at the rear heel,…

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2026 “Space Jam” Air Jordan XI to be housed in “Face Box” 

The most recent news surrounding the return of “Space Jam” centers around its packaging. The 2026 version will be housed in the face box, as was also the case with the original 2000 release. It seems with this, as well as the return to varsity royal to the color palette and “23”, at least from a visual perspective, Jordan Brand is seeking to recreate that 2000 iteration as much as possible.  As is the case with the star of this proverbial show, the sneakers themselves, there are no images, the image below should provide a…

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2026 “Space Jam” will feature Varsity Royal

From the moment their return was announced, the “Space Jam” Air Jordan XI immediately became one of the most anticipated releases of 2026. Though there are no images of the upcoming iteration, bits of news have emerged, beginning with the presence of “23” at the rear heel.  We have another piece of information regarding this release, and per zsneakerheadz, the 2026 iteration will feature varsity royal from the 2000 release, rather than the concord used on the 2016 version.  Does this color decision sway your decision to go after these…

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“Space Jam” Air Jordan XI returning December 12, will feature “23” on the heel

The “Space Jam” Air Jordan XI is making its first retail appearance since 2009( the 2016 version was actually a playoff PE) to much anticipation.  Although there are no available images, what we should be presented with is an Air Jordan XI that sports a black ballistic mesh upper overlaid by black leather at the rear heel and a high-cut patent leather rand.  Varsity royal should be present at the Jumpman that occupies the lateral ankle as well as between the “JUMPMAN JORDAN” band that traverses the tongue. Notably this…

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Confirmed: 2026 “Space Jam” XI will have “23” on the back

Image via zsneakerheadz Although we are barely two weeks into 2026, news of the return of the “Space Jam” Air Jordan XI undoubtedly has scores of sneaker enthusiasts already turning an eye to the latter portion of the calendar.  While there are no images of the 2026 iteration of the beloved colorway, it has been confirmed, per the incomparable zsneakerheadz, that they will feature “23” on the rear heel, an attribute not seen since 2009.  Barring any changes the “Space Jam” Air Jordan XI is scheduled to return to the retail world on December…

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