Best Sneaker Releases This Week: November 9–15, 2026

Space Jam season is in full swing. This week brings two Air Jordan 11s from the 30th Anniversary collection — the women's "Magic Ball" on Wednesday and the all-green "Green Screen" on Saturday — plus the long-awaited US debut of the Kobe 8 Protro "Shanghai Fireworks", a '90s hoops classic in the Air Bakin "Varsity Royal", and Durant's annual KD 19 "Aunt Pearl" tribute. Every drop below is cross-verified — dates, prices and style codes checked November 8. All times 10:00 AM ET on SNKRS and select retailers unless noted. We will add where-to-buy links as each release goes live.

Air Jordan 11 "Magic Ball"

Release date: Wednesday, November 11 at 10:00 AM ET  •  Price: $235  •  Style code: IZ1800-200

Colorway: Light British Tan/Off Noir/Metallic Silver  •  Sizing: Women's exclusive (extended sizing)

Part of Jordan Brand's Space Jam 30th Anniversary collection — inspired by the glowing basketball the Monstars used to steal the NBA stars' talent in the 1996 film.

Nike Kobe 8 Protro "Shanghai Fireworks"

Release date: Wednesday, November 11 at 10:00 AM ET  •  Price: $200  •  Style code: IO6259-800
$200 adult / $125 grade school (GS style IV5459-800)

Colorway: Laser Orange/Cinnabar/Safety Orange  •  Sizing: Men's + grade school

The 2013 China-exclusive colorway returns in Protro form for its first US release — fireworks print over a white mesh base with a translucent outsole.

Nike Air Bakin "Varsity Royal"

Release date: Thursday, November 12 at 10:00 AM ET  •  Price: $170  •  Style code: IQ5365-400

Colorway: Varsity Royal/White/Black/Metallic Silver  •  Sizing: Men's

The 1997 Tim Hardaway-era hoops classic returns in an OG colorway last seen in 2008 — sculpted blue upper, black mudguard and visible Max Air.

Nike KD 19 "Aunt Pearl"

Release date: Friday, November 13 at 10:00 AM ET  •  Price: $170  •  Style code: IO8111-600

Colorway: Foam Pink/Stadium Green/Metallic Summit White  •  Sizing: Men's

Kevin Durant's annual tribute to his late aunt Pearl continues on the KD 19 — a marbled, granite-style pink upper with silver KD branding.

Air Jordan 11 "Green Screen"

Release date: Saturday, November 14 at 10:00 AM ET  •  Price: $255  •  Style code: IQ5700-900

Colorway: Lucky Green/Gym Green/Orange Peel  •  Sizing: Men's + big kids

A Space Jam 30th Anniversary pair celebrating how the film was made — full green suede replacing the patent leather, with orange traction pods and special clapperboard-style packaging.

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