Air Jordan 11 Space Jam Galaxy: Release Date, Where to Buy
We don't even know what the Air Jordan 11 'Space Jam Galaxy' will look like, but I can almost guarantee you it'll be next to impossible to cop these when they drop. When you combine the draw connected to the AJ11 Space Jam with a colorway that takes things to a cosmic level, we have perhaps one of the most polarizing drops of 2026. Let's talk sneakers.
Key Facts at a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
Sneaker | Air Jordan 11 Retro 'Space Jam Galaxy' |
Colorway | Multi-Color/Gym Green/Lucky Green/Orange |
Style Code | IQ5700-900 |
Release Date | November 16, 2026 |
Retail Price | $255 |
Launch Platforms | Nike SNKRS, NBHD Retailers |
Availability | Limited |
Where Can You Buy the Air Jordan 11 'Space Jam Galaxy'?
The Galaxy is set to drop November 16, 2026 at $255 via Nike SNKRS and select neighborhood (NBHD) retailers. This is a deliberately limited run - Jordan Brand has framed allocations as "collector-focused" rather than mass-market, which means most general Jordan retailers won't carry it.
If retail doesn't work out, expect resale to spike fast. Pre-order listings on platforms like Sole Seriouss have already crossed $400, and once official images drop and hype intensifies, those numbers could climb further.
What Makes This Colorway Stand Out?
The Galaxy is the first AJ11 to feature a gradient cosmic-themed patent leather mudguard, with the design pulling directly from the Space Jam movie poster, the film's logo, and the outer space basketball court where the Tune Squad faced the Monstars. The blend of purples, blues, greens, and oranges with starry speckling makes this one of the more visually aggressive AJ11s in the catalog, paired against a clean white leather upper, white tongue and laces, and a translucent icy outsole.
It's a Foamposite Galaxy treatment applied to the most beloved silhouette in the Jordan line, which is exactly why it's polarizing.
What Should Sneakerheads Know About the Air Jordan 11?
The Air Jordan 11 debuted in November 1995, designed by Tinker Hatfield with patent leather, ballistic mesh, and a carbon fiber spring plate that turned the silhouette into the first true performance dress shoe in basketball. MJ debuted the Concord colorway in the 1995 NBA Playoffs and wore the Space Jam pair throughout the historic 1995-96 season, when the Bulls went 72-10.
The Space Jam name was cemented when MJ wore the black patent leather pair alongside Bugs Bunny in the 1996 film, which remains the highest-grossing basketball movie of all time.
Should You Buy the Air Jordan 11 'Space Jam Galaxy' (2026)?
If you're a Space Jam purist who wants the OG black patent leather, the standard Space Jam retro dropping the same season at $235 is your move. But if you want something genuinely new on the AJ11 silhouette and you're willing to chase a limited-run cosmic variant, the Galaxy is the play.
At $255 retail with limited NBHD allocation, this one will move fast. For collectors who like Jordan Brand's anniversary remixes, this is a once-in-a-decade type of drop.
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This story was originally published May 2, 2026 at 11:00 AM.