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Summer is long gone, and beach weekends and pool days are over, but for real hoopers, slides season lasts all year. At home, in class, on the way to the court, after the run, slides are an integral part of the basketball player’s uniform.
Jordan Hydro 11 Slides Gamma
Bringing the legacy Hydro Slide into the upcoming release of the Jordan 11 Gamma Retro, Jordan Brand brought the black and teal colorway to the recovery sandal, adding AJ 11 design details throughout. This includes a wavy patent leather panel on the side of the footbed, a stacked “23” logo in gold on the Velcro strap, and “Jumpman Jordan” written across the heel in the same font as the tongue script on the 11. Instead of the teal on the outsole like the Gamma 11, the Hydro Slide adds teal across the squishy gel footbed.
The Jordan Hydro Slide has been helping basketball players with off-court comfort for two decades now, with a long history of transforming the sandal into slip-on versions of classic Jordan colorways.
The Jordan Hydro 11 Slides were released today, September 16, 2025 through JD Sports, with a wide release through Nike and select retailers in-store and online Holiday 2025. Available in men’s sizing, the retail price is set at $70. Download the Sole Retriever mobile app to stay updated on the latest releases, raffles, news, and more in the sneaker and streetwear world.
