Quick Facts
- Summer is long gone, and beach weekends and pool days are over, but for real hoopers, slides season lasts all year.
- Alongside the upcoming release of the Jordan 11 Gamma Retro, Jordan Brand brought the black and teal colorway to the recovery sandal.
- The Jordan Hydro 11 Slides were released today, September 16, 2025 through JD Sports.
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.


Zach Harris is a writer based in Philadelphia. His work has appeared in Rolling Stone, Vice, Complex, High Times, and more. He is obsessed with skateboarding and bowling. He is still looking for his first 300. For tips, reviews, and anything in size 10.5 - zach.h@soleretriever.com