Alright, so, yesterday I tried to grab a pair of those Space Jam 11s. You know, the ones that everyone’s been talking about? Yeah, those. I’ve been eyeing them for a while, and I finally decided to go for it.
First thing I did was check out some tips online, ’cause you never know with these releases. Some folks were saying that the fakes have this super clear toe cap, while the real ones are kind of milky. And the stitching? Supposedly, it’s all messed up on the replicas, like dented or something. Also, those peaks on the back are supposed to be pointy, not rounded, on the real deal.
I remembered reading somewhere that these shoes originally had the number 45 on them, not 23. Pretty cool, right? It’s like a little piece of history, from back when Michael Jordan came back from retirement and rocked that different number for a bit. The shoes were originally released in 1995, but were not available to the public until December 13, 2000. The price was $115 for the lows in 1995, and rose to $125 for the five colorways that were re-released in 2001-2002.
So, I went to a few stores, checked out a couple of pairs. I tried comparing them to what I read online, but honestly, it was tough. But that price tag, it is going to be around $220 a pair.
I heard that they are also releasing some Space Jam 11 Lows, but the exact release date is a bit iffy. Some sources, like Sneaker Bar Detroit, were saying April 13th, 2024, but then I saw another update saying May 11th. I will say, it’s all a bit confusing. Seems like they’re going to release them in all sizes, from adults to babies. Even got sizes for the little ones who can’t even walk yet!
Here’s what I did step-by-step:
- Looked up tips: I started by searching online for tips on how to spot fake Space Jam 11s.
- Checked out stores: I visited a few local sneaker shops to see the shoes in person.
- Compared with online info: I tried my best to compare the shoes I saw with the tips I found online, looking at the toe cap, stitching, and the peaks on the back.
- Looked up the history: I did some digging into the history of the shoe, like the whole number 45 thing.
- Checked release dates: I tried to find the release dates for the lows, and also confirmed the prices of those re-released ones.
In the end, I got a good look at the Space Jam 11s. Even got my eyes on the upcoming Space Jam 11 Lows.
