Matt Varga “Restoring the energy” has become a buzzword with regards to Beaverton, both explicit with Nike designer Frank Cooke utilizing that phrase, and implicit with the Jumpman as splashy activations, vaunted bring-backs, and first-come, first-serve drops become increasingly frequent. No model better exemplifies both the era that Jordan Brand is attempting to revive or their success in doing so than the Air Jordan 11, eliciting massive lines for the Holiday release of the “Gamma” that immediately became a defining one for 2025 as a whole.
Though it almost assuredly won’t be the same sell-out event, or at least won’t take over your timeline in the same way, the Air Jordan 11 Low has its own seasonal tradition, issuing the fan-favorite silhouette with a shorter cut for summer throughout the past decade. Following the “Bred” in 2025 that allowed fans their first crack at a MJ-worn PE style, the Jordan 11 Low returns to its origins for 2026, reissuing the collegiate “UNC” colorway that helped introduce this shortened cut to the market in 2001, arriving alongside pairs like the “Citrus” and “Cherry.” True to what helped kick off the century, “University Blue” defines the mudguard and various branding hits atop a classic white foundation, while icy traction adds some extra chilly touch underfoot.
The Air Jordan 11 Low “UNC” is slated for an April 18th release date, retailing for $190 in adult sizing. Get fully familiar with this colorway via the official images embedded below, and keep an eye out for what else the Jumpman is cooking for summer via our Jordan Release Dates page.
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Mens Air Jordan 11 Retro Low
US 04/18/2026 Saturday
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