2025 was one of the best years we have seen in terms of sneaker releases and that is no doubt. As I have said before, the first 3 months of last year was one of the greatest span of releases I have ever seen and it definitely taxed me as a buyer.
First, we got the Black Cat 3s, then in February we got the Metallic 5s and capping it off we got the Flu Game 12s in March. That lineup alone can be good enough for an entire year, but we got them in 3 months of each other. Aside from those releases, the one sneaker that made it the year it was are the fan favorite Gamma 11s.
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Air Jordan 11 "Gamma Blue"
️ December 13th in adult, GS, TD sizes
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I have worked in the sneaker industry for a very long-time weather that's Dick's Sporting Goods, Champs or Foot Locker and I haven't seen a crazier release day than the Gammas.
I've been through many releases like the 2022 Cherry 11s, 2023 Black Cement 3s, 2024 Reimagined Bred 4s and even right before the Gammas came out the Black Cat 4s on Black Friday was nothing compared to the Gamma 11s. Lines were wrapped around multiple stores in multiple malls, and I am glad I got my pair early because I definitely wouldn't have gotten a pair standing in those lines.
The 11s are definitely still sought after and you most likely won't get them for a reasonable price unless you hit big on a surprise restock Nike does, but your best bet would be to buy them from GOAT, StockX or Flight Club. Across all 3 resale sites the prices are $294 being the lowest and $500-$600 range for the highest for more common sizes.
Hopefully we see a steady restock for the Gammas because most people are still on the hunt for the classic retro 11.
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