The Best Air Jordan 11 Colourways, High and Low

The Air Jordan 11 is Tinker Hatfield's patent leather basketball shoe, first worn by Michael Jordan in the 1995 playoffs, and it turned 30 in 2025. Our number one pick is the Air Jordan 11 'China' (IM8352-670), a China-exclusive anniversary release from 1 December 2025 that rebuilds the shoe in embroidered canvas and suede.

Start with the Air Jordan 11 Retro 'China'. Every pick below is live now in the Air Jordan 11 range at PUSHAS, in adult sizes, and every pair is authenticated by hand.

Why the Air Jordan 11 still matters

Hatfield built the 11 around an idea Jordan brought to him: patent leather on a basketball shoe, dressy enough for formal wear. A carbon fibre plate ran underfoot.

The shoe also carries a comeback story. Jordan debuted the 'Concord' in May 1995, in the playoffs against the Orlando Magic, while wearing No. 45 after his return from baseball. The following season the Bulls won the 1996 title, and Jordan wore the 11 through that run.

How we ranked them

These are our picks. We judged each colourway on design, materials, story and how easily it wears day to day. The list covers six highs and two lows, and every pair is in stock.

1. Air Jordan 11 Retro 'China'

The Air Jordan 11 China takes the top spot because it departs furthest from the original of any pair here. Released on 1 December 2025 exclusively in China, as part of the Air Jordan 11's 30th anniversary, it replaces patent leather and mesh with a canvas and suede upper covered in embroidered and beaded patterns.

Other details include a brown leather mudguard, a suede midsole, silk lining and a gum outsole, in an official colourway of Gym Red, Soft Pearl, Red, Gum Medium Brown and Metallic Gold.

2. Air Jordan 11 Retro High 'Concord' 2018

The 2018 Concord retells the original 1995 story. Released on 8 December 2018 in White, Black and Dark Concord, it put No. 45 on the heel, a nod to the number Jordan wore when he first laced up the shoe in 1995.

3. Jordan 11 Retro 'Playoffs Bred'

The 2019 Playoffs Bred is the championship colourway. Jordan wore black and red 11s during the 1996 playoffs, the end of the Bulls' 72-10 season. The 2019 retro, style code 378037-061, released on 14 December 2019 in Black, White and Varsity Red.

It has higher-cut patent leather and No. 23 on the heel.

4. Air Jordan 11 Retro 'Space Jam'

The 2016 Space Jam (378037-003) released on 10 December 2016 in Black, Dark Concord and White. Despite the name, the colourway comes from the 1995 playoffs, where Jordan wore a black version against Orlando, and it later appeared in the 1996 film that gave it its nickname.

The 2016 pair stitches 45 into the heel instead of 23.

5. Air Jordan 11 Retro 'Columbia / Legend Blue'

The Columbia / Legend Blue is the brightest high on the list. Jordan wore the white and blue 11 at the 1996 NBA All-Star Game, and it returned in 2014. The 2024 edition, CT8012-104, released on 14 December 2024 in White, Legend Blue and Black.

White patent leather makes it the cleanest 11 for warm weather, with Legend Blue accents.

6. Air Jordan 11 Retro 'Gamma Blue'

The Gamma Blue first appeared in 2013 and returned on 13 December 2025. It keeps a near all-black base of mesh and patent leather, then adds Gamma Blue on the ankle Jumpman and Varsity Maize on the tongue branding and heel 23.

The 2025 pair has higher-cut patent leather and a shape closer to the original mould. For the full story, read our Gamma Blue history.

7. Air Jordan 11 Retro Low 'Bred'

The Air Jordan 11 Low Bred (FV5104-006) released on 26 April 2025. Jordan wore the low-top black and red 11 as a player exclusive in 1996, and this release brings back the low-top with a black patent leather mudguard.

It puts the championship colourway in a low-top for summer.

8. Air Jordan 11 Retro Low 'University Blue'

The Air Jordan 11 Low University Blue (FV5104-100) released on 18 April 2026. The colourway first appeared in 2001 as 'Columbia Blue' and returned in 2017, making this its third release. A white upper sits over a University Blue patent leather mudguard that wraps the whole shoe.

It is the lightest-coloured pair here, and our University Blue story covers it in detail.

How it fits

High and low 11s share the same base, but fit varies by foot, so we make no blanket claim. Check the Air Jordan size guide before you choose a size.

Which pair is built for you

Shoe	Built for	Wear it with
Air Jordan 11 Retro 'China'	A crafted, embroidered take on the shoe	Cream trousers, a knit polo and a brown suede jacket
Air Jordan 11 Retro High 'Concord' 2018	The original 11 story in a clean colourway	Black tailoring, or grey sweats and a white tee
Jordan 11 Retro 'Playoffs Bred'	A black pair with championship history	Black denim, a red flannel and a black puffer
Air Jordan 11 Retro 'Space Jam'	Dark tones with a 1995 backstory	Black cargos, a purple hoodie and a varsity jacket
Air Jordan 11 Retro 'Columbia / Legend Blue'	Bright white patent for warmer days	Light-wash denim, a white tee and a pale blue shirt
Air Jordan 11 Retro 'Gamma Blue'	Black with sharp colour hits	Black joggers, a navy crewneck and a blue cap
Air Jordan 11 Retro Low 'Bred'	Championship colours in a summer shape	Black shorts, a white tee and red socks
Air Jordan 11 Retro Low 'University Blue'	A light, easy-going low	Chino shorts, a white polo and white socks

Live now at PUSHAS

Stock as of 4 October 2026. Every item below is live now at PUSHAS.

• Air Jordan 11 Retro 'China': in stock
• Air Jordan 11 Retro High 'Concord' 2018: in stock
• Jordan 11 Retro 'Playoffs Bred': in stock
• Air Jordan 11 Retro 'Space Jam': in stock
• Air Jordan 11 Retro 'Columbia / Legend Blue': in stock
• Air Jordan 11 Retro 'Gamma Blue': in stock
• Air Jordan 11 Retro Low 'Bred': in stock
• Air Jordan 11 Retro Low 'University Blue': in stock

Every pair is authenticated by hand, so you can shop with confidence. The live listing shows the current price.

Want more Jordans? Read our ranking of the best Air Jordan releases of 2026.

FAQ

What are the best Air Jordan 11 colourways?

Our picks, in order: the 'China', the 2018 'Concord', the 2019 'Playoffs Bred', the 2016 'Space Jam', the 2024 'Columbia / Legend Blue', the 2025 'Gamma Blue', and two lows, the 2025 'Bred' and the 2026 'University Blue'.

Who designed the Air Jordan 11?

Tinker Hatfield designed the Air Jordan 11. Michael Jordan first wore it in May 1995, in the playoffs against the Orlando Magic, while wearing No. 45.

What is the Air Jordan 11 'China'?

It is a China-exclusive Air Jordan 11, style code IM8352-670, released on 1 December 2025 as part of the shoe's 30th anniversary. It swaps patent leather for a canvas and suede upper with embroidery and beadwork, a brown leather mudguard, a suede midsole, silk lining and a gum outsole.

Which Jordan 11 Low colourways made the list?

Our two low picks are the 'Bred' (FV5104-006), released on 26 April 2025 based on the low-top Michael Jordan wore as a player exclusive in 1996, and the 'University Blue' (FV5104-100), released on 18 April 2026 as the third release of a colourway that first appeared in 2001.

How do Air Jordan 11s fit?

We make no blanket fit claim. Check the Air Jordan size guide before you choose a size.