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Best Drops This Week in NZ: Kobe 8 'Shanghai Fireworks', Jordan 11 & More

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The best sneaker drops this week (Monday 9 to Sunday 15 November) are led by the Nike Kobe 8 Protro 'Shanghai Fireworks' on Wednesday 11 November, a 2013 China exclusive getting its first wide release, and the fuzzy green Air Jordan 11 'Green Screen' on Saturday 14 November. An ACG-flavoured Air Max 95, a women's Jordan 11, a textured Foamposite and Nike's 'Batman' Air Max pack fill out the week.

In short

  • The Kobe 8 Protro 'Shanghai Fireworks' drops on 11 November, and it's already in stock at Im Your Wardrobe.
  • Jordan Brand's Space Jam 30th anniversary run continues with the women's Air Jordan 11 'Magic Ball' (11 November) and the Air Jordan 11 'Green Screen' (14 November).
  • Nike closes the week with an Air Max 'Batman' pack on 15 November, after the Air Max 95 'ACG' on 10 November.

Dates are US launch dates confirmed by two sneaker sources unless marked TBC; NZ timing can land a day either side.

1. Nike Air Max 95 'ACG'

Release date: Tuesday 10 November 2026 (US) · Style code: IX6347-200

Nike gives Sergio Lozano's layered Air Max 95 an outdoors makeover in Cacao Wow, Black, Infinite Sable and Tropical Teal. Brown and tan suede replaces the usual mesh on the gradient side panels, with teal on the lace loops, Swooshes and Air units.

Why you should get it: earthy Air Max 95s have been the quiet winners of the last few years, and suede layers make this one feel more like a trail shoe than a runner. The teal Air units stop it looking flat.

Where to get it in NZ: not on imyourwardrobe.com yet. For a brown Air Max 95 now, see the Nike SB x Air Max 95 'Cacao Wow' or the Corteiz x Air Max 95 'Honey Black'.

2. Nike Kobe 8 Protro 'Shanghai Fireworks'

Release date: Wednesday 11 November 2026 (US) · Style code: IO6259-800

The 'Shanghai Fireworks' Kobe 8 first released in 2013 as a China exclusive. Its orange, red and yellow engineered mesh upper (Laser Orange, Cinnabar and Safety Orange) was inspired by Shanghai's summer fireworks, finished with black Swooshes and a translucent outsole. The Protro brings it to the US and a wider audience for the first time.

Why you should get it: regional exclusives are where Kobe collectors spend their energy, and this is one of the best-loved. The Kobe 8 is the lightest, lowest shoe in the line, so it works on court and with shorts all summer. After a 13-year wait, expect demand.

Where to get it in NZ: in stock now: shop the Nike Kobe 8 Protro 'Shanghai Fireworks'. Our Kobe Protro guide explains the line, and the Nike Kobe size guide covers the snug Kobe 8 fit. More Kobe 8s, like the Kobe 8 Protro 'Court Purple', are in the Nike Kobe collection.

3. Women's Air Jordan 11 'Magic Ball'

Release date: Wednesday 11 November 2026 (US) · Style code: IZ1800-200

Part of the Space Jam 30th anniversary collection, the 'Magic Ball' is named after the glowing basketball the Monstars used to steal the NBA players' talent in the 1996 film. Its matte iridescent upper shifts between green and purple, over a black midsole and an opaque outsole.

Why you should get it: it's the most unusual Jordan 11 of the year, and the colour shift means no two photos look the same. Women's sizing runs 1.5 larger than men's, so a women's 10 is roughly a men's 8.5, which opens it up to smaller men's sizes too.

Where to get it in NZ: not stocked yet. The Space Jam x Jordan 1 Low SE 'Magic Ball' from the same collection is in stock now.

4. Nike Air Foamposite One 'Mummy'

Release date: listed for Friday 13 November 2026 (US), TBC · Style code: IZ1476-001

The Foamposite One gets a textured shell in Phantom, Barely Volt, White and Sequoia, with a wrapped, bandage-like finish instead of the usual smooth moulded upper. A glow-in-the-dark outsole finishes the theme.

Why you should get it: Foamposites live or die on texture, and this is one of the more creative shells in years.

Where to get it in NZ: not stocked yet. Keep an eye on What's New.

5. Air Jordan 11 'Green Screen'

Release date: Saturday 14 November 2026 (US) · Style code: IQ5700-900

The headline Jordan 11 of the Space Jam celebration nods to Michael Jordan filming his scenes in front of a green screen. It swaps patent leather for fuzzy green suede (Gym Green, Lucky Green and Orange Peel), with a glow-in-the-dark outsole and an in-flight Jordan graphic on the insoles.

Why you should get it: it's the boldest Jordan 11 in years and a genuine behind-the-scenes story rather than a simple colour swap.

Where to get it in NZ: not stocked yet. Prefer the original? The Air Jordan 11 'Space Jam' (2016) and Air Jordan 11 Low 'Space Jam' are in stock, with more in the Jordan 11 collection. For fit, see our Jordan retro size guide.

6. Nike Air Max 'Batman' Pack

Release date: Sunday 15 November 2026 (US) · Style codes: Air Max 90 IM9616-002, Air Max Plus DM0032-045, Air Max 95 Big Bubble IQ0229-001; fourth style TBC

Nike's 'Batman' pack lands in four styles, dressed in black and grey with yellow hits on the Swooshes, eyelets and Air units.

Why you should get it: black-and-yellow Air Max is an easy everyday colourway, and the pack covers three of Nike's most popular Air Max shapes, so there's one for every taste.

Where to get it in NZ: not stocked yet. Check our Air Force 1 and Air Max size guide before you buy.

How to buy these in NZ

Most of these pairs won't launch through New Zealand stores. Every pair on imyourwardrobe.com is authentic and inspected, NZ shipping is free on every order, and Afterpay is available. New pairs land on What's New and Trending first.

FAQ

When does the Kobe 8 Protro 'Shanghai Fireworks' release?

The Nike Kobe 8 Protro 'Shanghai Fireworks' (IO6259-800) releases on Wednesday 11 November 2026 in the US. It's already in stock at Im Your Wardrobe in New Zealand.

When does the Air Jordan 11 'Green Screen' release?

The Air Jordan 11 'Green Screen' (IQ5700-900) releases on Saturday 14 November 2026 in the US, as part of the Space Jam 30th anniversary collection.

Is the Air Jordan 11 'Magic Ball' a women's release?

Yes. The Air Jordan 11 'Magic Ball' (IZ1800-200) is a women's release on Wednesday 11 November 2026. Women's sizes run 1.5 larger than men's.

Release details

  • Nike Air Max 95 'ACG': 10 November 2026 · IX6347-200 · What's New
  • Nike Kobe 8 Protro 'Shanghai Fireworks': 11 November 2026 · IO6259-800 · in stock at imyourwardrobe.com
  • Women's Air Jordan 11 'Magic Ball': 11 November 2026 · IZ1800-200 · Jordan 11
  • Nike Air Foamposite One 'Mummy': 13 November 2026 (TBC) · IZ1476-001 · What's New
  • Air Jordan 11 'Green Screen': 14 November 2026 · IQ5700-900 · Jordan 11
  • Nike Air Max 'Batman' Pack: 15 November 2026 · IM9616-002 / DM0032-045 / IQ0229-001 · What's New

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