space jamReleased in 1996, “Looney Tunes” captured the attention of a generation, pairing the most famous athlete on earth, Michael Jordan, with one of the most famous cartoons of all time, “Looney Tunes.” Tunes) on the big screen. . Jordan famously donated the Air Jordan 11 to “Space Jam” and the movie also caught the attention of sneakerheads. Now, basketball fans will have the chance to experience the much-hyped silhouette in an unprecedented colorway. Check out our sneaker news for more upcoming releases and great content!
We all know how the story goes: Michael Jordan must come out of retirement to help the Looney Tunes win a basketball game against the Monsters and avoid a life of amusement park purgatory. Director Joe Pytka designed every detail of the iconic Tune Squad jersey, while Jordan designer Tinker Hatfield created the Bulls legend’s iconic Jordan 11 silhouette. Titled “Space Jam,” this all-black iteration first appeared in the movie.
Air Jordan 11 Low “Space Jam” Will Release Summer 2024 🏀🐰 https://t.co/4qOTmgTwMX pic.twitter.com/cQO7AQk8kI
— Detroit Sneaker Bar (@SBDetroit) September 30, 2023
The original Space Jam 11 wasn’t released to the public until 2000, four years after Jordan’s debut in the film and on the court. They feature an all-black mesh upper, black tongue and laces. Constructed in signature patent leather, they feature a clean White midsole and icy outsole. To this day, they remain one of the most popular Jordan models due to their durability and rarity.
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Fans will have the opportunity to wear a new low-top version of the Space Jam 11 during the warmer months ahead of summer 2024. We’ve already seen low-top versions of the classic Jordan 11 silhouette in the “Concord” and “Bred” colorways, but this will be the first time we’ve seen the low-top silhouette in the “Space Jam” colorway.
The Air Jordan 11 “Space Jam” will return in 2024… as a low-top shoe 👾 pic.twitter.com/y5ecVpSiVp
— Sneaker News (@SneakerNews) October 1, 2023
The leak comes from well-known sneaker source zSneakerheadz. While there is no official release date, it is expected to be released sometime in April 2024. They should come in full family sizing, and if they follow previous releases, they will cost $190. We’ll be hearing more about these in the coming months, so be sure to check the Nike SNKRS app for updates.
If you don’t own a pair of the OG “Space Jam” 11 yet, this pair looks to be one of the cleanest options we’ve seen in a Jordan 11 low. Let us know what you think of these!