To celebrate Space Jam, Jordan Brand is leaving the basketball court and sneaker shelves behind with a baseball-ready version of one of its most recognizable silhouettes. The Air Jordan 11 MCS Cleat "Space Jam" drops November 5, offering baseball players and sneakerheads a new way to connect to the franchise's history. The cleat will retail for $200 and will be available in men's sizing through Nike and select retailers. It's marked with style number JA7792-400, and some retailers have listed the price at $225, so the final retail price could still change.
This release is made specifically for baseball, unlike a traditional Air Jordan 11. Jordan Brand has been experimenting with making the classic silhouette work for the diamond in recent years, and this newest iteration is more of the same, turning a revered sneaker design into performance-minded baseball footwear.
The purple color-shifting finish really makes it pop and gives this cleat a unique look. Black accents elevate the bright upper, giving the overall look a clean feel that retains the spirit of the original Air Jordan 11's glossy patent leather. The design also ties directly to another upcoming release, the women's Air Jordan 11 "Magic Ball," set for November 11.
Beyond the cleat's looks, it connects to Michael Jordan's baseball history and the Space Jam franchise. Jordan played for the Birmingham Barons, a minor league baseball team. The film also has a baseball connection in its larger 1996 story. So it seems like a natural extension of the celebration to bring the Space Jam theme to baseball footwear.
For sneaker and baseball fans alike, the release provides an alternative to the basketball-centric designs typically associated with Jordan Brand. It also gives players a rare chance to wear a recognizable Space Jam-inspired look on the baseball diamond. The cleat is part of a larger collection celebrating Space Jam's 30th anniversary. To mark the milestone, Jordan Brand is releasing a line of sneakers, apparel, and other drops that pay tribute to the film's lasting influence on sneaker culture.
On November 5, the collection will be especially busy. The Air Jordan 11 MCS Cleat "Space Jam" won't be alone; it'll be joined by colorways of the Air Jordan 1 Low and Mid, Spizike Low, Son of Mars Low, and a spiked Air Jordan 1 Low Golf. But some of the collection's most-anticipated releases come later in the month and beyond. The Air Jordan 11 "Magic Ball" drops on November 11, while the "Green Screen" and original "Space Jam" Air Jordan 11 are available on December 12.
Jordan Brand's continued love affair with baseball shoes has given the anniversary lineup a unique shoe. It's not a rehash of a familiar sneaker, but a transference of design language to another sport, while still keeping the Space Jam connection. Arriving on November 5, the Air Jordan 11 MCS Cleat "Space Jam" is an unconventional part of the celebration, blending sneaker history, baseball heritage, and the lasting legacy of a beloved film.
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