Nike Air Jordan 11 '72-10' Release Date, Pics and Retail Price

With all the sports talk revolving around the Golden State Warriors' 23-0 start and quest to make history, Nike is going into the well this holiday season with the re-release of the Air Jordan 11 on Dec. 12 to celebrate the Chicago Bulls' historic 1995-96 season.

Nike is calling this updated version of the Air Jordan 11 "72-10," which reflects the Bulls' regular-season record 20 years ago. The team cruised through the playoffs, losing just three games en route to winning its fourth NBA title in six seasons.

Date	Retail Price	Outlets	Color(s)
Saturday, Dec. 12	$220	Select Jordan Brand Retailers	Red, Black, White

The thing that separated the Air Jordan 11 from other releases is the leather wrapping around the shoe. It gave it a distinctive flair, perfectly fitting for a star like Michael Jordan. 

That patent leather makes a triumphant return on the red and black Air Jordan 11 re-release. For comparison, Shoezeum provided a look at the original:

Looking underneath the shoe, since the sole determines how long it will last, Nike has given the Air Jordan 11 a sleek new look, per DTLR:

Also adding to the new look for this Air Jordan 11 is the bright red Air Jordan logo on the sides, per Ruvilla:

Every Air Jordan release, whether it is a new shoe or a reissue from the past, is cause for celebration. Jordan sneakers, especially from the peak of his playing career, will be a hot commodity. 

Making this particular release special is both the timing—the holiday release will create tremendous demand—and what is happening with the Warriors right now. 

The 1995-96 Bulls have been the standard by which every NBA team has been measured over the last 20 years.

Jordan was at the center of everything, wearing these shoes every single night en route to winning his fourth of five career NBA MVP Awards.