The Air Jordan 11 “Gamma Blue” is finally coming back in 2025, marking the first retro of one of the most memorable non-OG colorways of the 2010s. Originally released in 2013 as Jordan Brand’s annual holiday drop, the pair quickly became a fan favorite thanks to its clean but aggressive look: a full black upper, high-shine patent mudguard, and those unmistakable Gamma Blue accents paired with Varsity Maize hits. It wasn’t tied to any specific MJ moment — instead, it became iconic on its own, carried by its bold palette and the mystique of the AJ11 silhouette.

For the 2025 release, Jordan Brand is expected to stay close to the original recipe: ballistic mesh upper, glossy patent overlay, carbon-fiber shank, and an icy outsole sitting under that pitch-black midsole. If early info holds true, this retro should follow the updated “high-cut” patent shape we’ve seen on recent 11s, giving it a more OG-accurate look while keeping all the Gamma swagger from 2013.

The “Gamma Blue” has always been one of those 11s that hits differently — no Concord nostalgia, no Bred storyline, just pure attitude wrapped in black and teal. Its return feels overdue, and for collectors who missed out the first time (or cooked their pairs into the ground), 2025 is shaping up to be a big year.

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