Category: Jordan Brand

”Shadow” Air Jordan X to return November 19

Brandon King

Last seen in 2018, the “Shadow” Air Jordan X is primed to make its return later this year. The 2025 release will mark the fourth retail run for the original colorway, with its original 1994 release, returning in 2008 in the Countdown Pack alongside the Air Jordan XIII and the aforementioned 201 retro Like all its forbears, the 2025 iteration will feature a charred grey nubuck upper paired with black tumbled leather at the eye rows and the collar.  On the tongue, AIR JORDAN 23” is stamped, while on the…

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“White Metallic” Air Jordan 5 Reportedly Returning in 2026

Brandon King

image via zsneakerheadz Last seen in “Remastered” form in 2015, the “White Metallic” Air Jordan 5 is reportedly in Jordan Brand’s 2026 release plans.  At this early juncture, there are no available images but predictions are that they will sport a white leather upper with clear netting on the sides and tongue. An embroidered Black Jumpman is perched atop the reflective tongue, while “AIR JORDAN” is seen at its back. Of note is the presence of “NIKE AIR” branding on the heel, which is a differentiating attribute from every other…

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First Look: “Off-Noir” PSG x Air Jordan Collab Unveiled

Brandon King

image via zsneakerheadz The collaborative relationship between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Jordan continues to roll along, as evidenced by this upcoming Air Jordan 5.  Initial images of this collaborative Jordan 5 have come to light, and what we see is a black upper with interlocking PSG logos on the sides. A pink Jumpman is perched atop the tongue, with the same hue takes care of the inner and also breaking up the monochromatic aesthetic.  An additional Jumpman appears at the rear heel, rounding out an upper that sits atop a…

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“Black/Muslin” Air Jordan 15 23RE coming summer 2026

Brandon King

The first silhouette after Michael Jordan retired as a Chicago Bull, the Air Jordan 15 occupies a unique place as both a polarizing and overlooked model of the venerable Air Jordan line.  Next summer the 15 returns in 23RE form in a black and muslin colorway.  At this juncture there are no available images, however, initial predictive speculation assigns an aesthetic of a muslin leather upper paired with black at the weave and tongue/inner bootie.  A bar on the muslin rear heel will likely read “23 6 15” , numerals…

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An additional look at the “Shattered Backboard” Air Jordan 1 

Brandon King

A new set of images has emerged for the highly anticipated “Shattered Backboard” Air Jordan 1.  They sport starfish at the toe underlay, with black leather present at the toe, eye row and collar. Black Swooshes also adorn the lateral and medial sides, with the hue also taking care of the Wings logo on the ankle. Starfish makes another appearances at the leather that wraps the heel and flanks the ankle.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a white midsole and a starfish rubber outsole.  The “Shattered Backboard” Air Jordan 1…

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“Toro Bravo” Air Jordan 4 coming back in 2026

Brandon King

News has emerged that the “Toro Bravo” Air Jordan 4 will make another retail run in 2026.  Initially released in 2013, next year will mark its first return since its initial debut 13 years ago. At this juncture, there are no images but what we should be presented with is an Air Jordan 4 outfitted in a vibrant red upper with black and grey showing up in a complementary role backing the netting and appearing at the inner and tipping the lace tabs, respectively. Jumpman branding should appear perched atop…

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“Gamma Blue” Air Jordan 11 will not feature a slide-out box

Brandon King

Dating back over a decade, with few exceptions, the slide-out box has become a staple part of the Air Jordan 11 packaging experience.  However for the upcoming “Gamma” 11 that will not be the case. Although its progenitor featured such packaging, the 2025 iteration shall not, according to zsneakerheadz.  Initial images of the packaging for the 2025 pair, and it is black with gamma blue branding. Additionally, it appears to utilize the more traditional box and lid system.  The “Gamma Blue” Air Jordan 11 is slated to begin its second journey around the retail sun on December 13…

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“Bloodline” Air Jordan 12 Set to Release Summer 2026

Brandon King

image via zsneakerheadz The “Bloodline” is a new colorway of the Air Jordan 12 that is in the brand’s Summer 2026 release plans.  At this early juncture, there are no available images of the “Bloodline” 12, however initial predictive speculation assigns an aesthetic of a black nubuck upper overlaid with black, lizard print leather mudguards at both lateral and medial sides. Red may be seen on the Jumpman and “TWO3” emblazoned on the tongue, top two eyelets, rear pull tab as well the “JUMPMAN” stamped on a lateral side tab. …

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“University Blue”’Air Jordan 11 Low to return in 2026

Brandon King

Debuting in 2001 and returning in 2017, the “University Blue” Air Jordan 11 Low is being primed for a third trip around the retail sun in 2026.  At this early juncture there are no available images but what we should be presented is a Jordan 11 Low that sports a white leather upper overlaid with a university blue patent leather rand. Traveling the tongue is a sash that reads “JUMPMAN JORDAN”, while a JUMPMAN and “23” can be seen at the rear heel.  Underneath resides a white midsole and a…

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First Look: Infinite Archives x Air Jordan 17 Low Collab Surfaces in New Colorway

Brandon King

An image of another iteration of a collaborative Air Jordan 17 Low from Jordan Brand and Infinite Archives. They sport a white leather upper paired with black at the collar and inner bootie, which features an Infinite Archive tag. The topmost eyelets read “JORDA17, with a Jumpman seen on the rear heel.  Underneath a blue Jumpman branded TPU shell covers the midsole , with a white and black rubber outsole completing the aesthetic.  More information to come on these as it avails itself. 

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