Sneaker News Jordan Brand is closing out 2025 with an impressive tribute to the Air Jordan 11. The revolutionary basketball shoe is celebrating its 30th Anniversary this year, and the Jumpman is giving it its proper due with an onslaught of colorways that honor its game-changing contributions to shoe design and sneaker culture. The Rare Air Jordan 11s sit at the fore-front of this celebration, so read on to learn more.
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Mens Air Jordan 11 "Rare Air"
US 11/05/2025 Wednesday
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| Retailer | Release type | Status |
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| Nike SNKRS | Standard | Check Site |
| Nikestore | Standard | Check Site |
| SNIPES US | Sold Out | Sold Out |
| Sneaker Politics | Sold Out | Sold Out |
| Foot Locker | Sold Out | Sold Out |
| Finish Line | Sold Out | Sold Out |
| JD Sports US | Sold Out | Sold Out |
| TAKOUT NY | Sold Out | Sold Out |
| Concepts | In Store Only | Offline Only |
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A Brief Overview
The Rare Air Jordan 11s are not an original colorway of the Air Jordan 11, but rather a nod to previously scrapped samples and propositions for the shoe. The JORDAN lettering on the lace eyelets was in fact an earlier idea created by the shoe’s architect Tinker Hatfield. The actual released version did not include the lettering, opting for a sleeker, more refined look. However, in 2006, Jordan Brand released the first “Defining Moments Package,” bringing to light this forgotten direction.
The “Rare Air” design concept returns to this detail, combining it with a white, red, and blue colorway seen across the other models in the Rare Air series (the Air Jordan 3 and Air Jordan 4). While the shoes released earlier globally, the U.S. release date is confirmed for November 5th, 2025. The official store list is just above; you can also get a direct link to the store list on our Jordan Release Dates page.
When are the Rare Air Jordan 11s coming out?
The Rare Air Jordan 11s are releasing in the U.S. on November 5th, 2025. They’ll be available in Adult ($235) and Grade School/Big Kids ($185) sizes on Nike SNKRS, larger retailers such as Foot Locker, DICK’S, Finish Line, JD Sports, and Champs, and independent boutique retailers such as Sneaker Politics, Extra Butter, CNCPTS, and more. See the official store list above.
Official images of the Rare Air Jordan 11s
