Tag: Jordan Brand

2026 “Space Jam” Air Jordan XI to be housed in “Face Box” 

Brandon King

The most recent news surrounding the return of “Space Jam” centers around its packaging. The 2026 version will be housed in the face box, as was also the case with the original 2000 release. It seems with this, as well as the return to varsity royal to the color palette and “23”, at least from a visual perspective, Jordan Brand is seeking to recreate that 2000 iteration as much as possible.  As is the case with the star of this proverbial show, the sneakers themselves, there are no images, the image below should provide a…

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Moldy sneakers forces Levi’s x Air Jordan 3 postponement

Brandon King

Instances like this are why many in the sneaker community have made it a pastime to incessantly critique the quality of Jordan Brand retros.  The Levis x Air Jordan 3 has been among some of the most anticipated releases of 2026.  The “Rigid” or “ Indigo” colorway debuts on February 5 in San Francisco as part of the plethora of releases Nike and Jordan Brand had on their All-Star weekend release docket. A wider release was scheduled on February 20, but that is no longer the case.  Quality control issues…

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“Knicks” Air Jordan 8 coming in 2026

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This upcoming Air Jordan 8 is inspired by the New York Knicks and pays homage to the legendary face-off between Michael Jordan’s Bulls and the Knicks of Patrick Ewing.  Unfortunately at this junction, there are no available images of this upcoming eight however initial predictive speculation assigns in aesthetic of a black nubuck upper with orange and royal showing up on the support overlays that flank the heel.  A Jumpman would appear on the royal and orange chenille patch on the tongue along with a blue rear pull tab.  Underneath…

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2026 “Space Jam” will feature Varsity Royal

Brandon King

From the moment their return was announced, the “Space Jam” Air Jordan XI immediately became one of the most anticipated releases of 2026. Though there are no images of the upcoming iteration, bits of news have emerged, beginning with the presence of “23” at the rear heel.  We have another piece of information regarding this release, and per zsneakerheadz, the 2026 iteration will feature varsity royal from the 2000 release, rather than the concord used on the 2016 version.  Does this color decision sway your decision to go after these…

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”White/Red” Air Jordan XIII returning in March

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Next month, the “WhiteRed” Air Jordan XIII will make its first retail return in nearly a decade, having last been seen on store shelves ibn 2017. The 2026 iteration keeps in line with the aesthetic of its progenitor in that it will sport a white leather upper overlaid with dimpled side panels. Red suede flanks both sides of the foot as well as wraps the heel. The model’s signature hologram takes it place on the lateral ankle, while Jumpman is seen perched atop the tongue. A “JORDAN” tag seen at…

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Update on “BIN 23” Air Jordan 8

Brandon King

We now have more information on the BIN 23 Air Jordan 8.  They will make use of a legion pine and red color palette. There are still no available images at this juncture however predictive speculation assigns an aesthetic of a monochromatic legion green suede and leather upper, with the only bit of visual variety being the wax seal-inspired BIN 23 logo that is perched atop the tongue.  The green upper sits atop a matching green midsole and rubber outsole.  The “BIN 23” Air Jordan 8 is expected to debut…

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Confirmed: “Sacramento” Air Jordan X coming back on December 5

Brandon King

Later this year the “Sacramento” Air Jordan X will make its first retail run in over three decades.  There are no images of the 2026 iteration at this juncture, we should be presented with an accurate facsimile of its 1995 progenitor. They will sport a black tumbled leather upper overlaid with smooth leather at the lateral and medial sides. Concord takes care of inner and along with the white Jumpman at the rear heel, provides a bit of visual variety.  Stamped atop the tongue is “AIR JORDAN 23”, completing an…

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“Black/University Blue” Air Jordan 5 release date pushed forward 

Brandon King

After two decades Jordan Brand has seen fit to awaken them from sneaker stasis and give them a second retail run.  They are amongst a wave of recent Air Jordan releases that have been moved around or outright cancelled. Originally planned to drop July 18, the “Black/University Blue” Air Jordan 5 is now slated to make its return June 20. 

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“Space Jam” Air Jordan XI returning December 12, will feature “23” on the heel

Brandon King

The “Space Jam” Air Jordan XI is making its first retail appearance since 2009( the 2016 version was actually a playoff PE) to much anticipation.  Although there are no available images, what we should be presented with is an Air Jordan XI that sports a black ballistic mesh upper overlaid by black leather at the rear heel and a high-cut patent leather rand.  Varsity royal should be present at the Jumpman that occupies the lateral ankle as well as between the “JUMPMAN JORDAN” band that traverses the tongue. Notably this…

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Confirmed: “Infrared” Air Jordan VI returning November 7

Brandon King

The “Infrared” Air Jordan VI is making its first retail return in over a decade later this year.  Though images of the 2026 iteration have surfaced, we should expect an Air Jordan VI with a perforated white leather upper and overlays that form a stylized “23.” Infrared should appear on the lace locks, Jumpman on the tongue, and the stripe on the rear spoiler. Black would be present at the inner as well as the rubber portion of the tongue, which also reads “AIR JORDAN.” Underneath should reside an infrared…

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