Here's yet another Women's exclusive Air Jordan that'll have guys looking to size up to cop a pair. The Air Jordan 11 "Lapis" isn't just one of the newest colorways coming to the iconic silhouette in 2026. It's also a sneaker that could fill a color-related gap in many sneakerheads' rotation.
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Air Jordan 11 "Lapis" Key Facts at a Glance
- Shoe Name: Air Jordan 11 "Lapis" (W)
- Colorway: Lapis/Off Noir/Metallic Silver
- Style Code: IZ1800-400
- Release Date: November 11, 2026
- Retail Price: $230–$235 (women's)
- Sizing: Women's (likely extended W sizing)
- Where to Buy: Nike SNKRS and select Jordan Brand retailers
Raba Kali posted images showcasing the royal-blue nubuck upper, black patent leather mudguard, and icy translucent outsole.
What's the Air Jordan 11 "Lapis" Made Of?
I'm going to be upfront — the material choice here is what grabbed me first. Jordan Brand swapped out the mesh that's been a staple of the AJ11 since 1995 and went with a royal-blue nubuck that runs from toe to collar. That's a premium, brushed texture that immediately pushes this into lifestyle territory.
The black patent leather mudguard is still there doing what it's always done — wrapping the shoe with that signature AJ11 shine. But the contrast against the deep blue nubuck hits different than it does against mesh. Black accents carry through the collar, tongue, and webbing straps, while a translucent icy blue outsole and white Jumpman branding clean up the bottom.
The name "Lapis" is a direct nod to lapis lazuli, the gemstone, so the rich indigo tone isn't trying to be a team color — it's going for something deeper and more intentional. If you've been following AJ11 drops like the Air Jordan 11 x Comme des Garçons, you know Jordan Brand has been willing to experiment with this silhouette. The Lapis takes that same energy in a completely different direction.
Compared to more traditional colorways like the Air Jordan 11 Low "University Blue", this one has a richness and weight that those lighter blues don't carry.
How Can Men Size Up to Cop the Air Jordan 11 "Lapis"?
This is a women's-only release, so if you're a guy who wants in, you need to do a little math. Jordan and Nike's standard rule is that women's sizing runs 1.5 sizes above men's. So if you're a men's 9, you're looking for a women's 10.5.
Men's 10 equals women's 11.5. Men's 11 equals women's 12.5. Just take your true-to-size AJ11 men's size and add 1.5.
The catch is whether Jordan Brand runs extended women's sizing on this release. If you're an 11.5 in men's or bigger, you'll want to check the SNKRS product page when it goes live to confirm extended W sizes reach up to W14 or W15. That would cover roughly men's 12.5 to 13.5.
I'd recommend setting your SNKRS notifications now and being ready on November 11 — women's exclusives that attract crossover demand tend to move fast. We saw a similar energy around the Air Jordan 11 "Space Jam" drop, and demand for this colorway could follow the same pattern.
I called it in the intro — this is another women's exclusive that's going to have guys scrambling to size up. Between the nubuck, the gemstone colorway, and a November release window that puts it right in holiday territory, the Lapis has a lot working in its favor.
If your size converts cleanly into W sizing, don't overthink it — add 1.5, set your alarm for November 11, and be ready on SNKRS.