A Closer Look at the Air Jordan 11 Space Jam | Hypebeast。The 2016 release being the third release since they first appeared on the feet of Michael Jordan in the 1995 NBA Playoffs. These iconic shoes mark the 20th anniversary of the shoes first official release.However, the first-ever Air Jordan 11 that was ever revealed to the public featured Michael’s temporary number of 45, which he adopted after returning from retirement late in the ’94-’95 NBA season. The 2016 release is the only pair to have the 45 on the heel. the other release years it is 23.