Some of the premium variations of Michael Jordan’s first signature sneaker is reportedly set to return in low-top kind.
In line with a brand new leak shared by @zsneakerheadz, Sneaker Information and Sneaker Market Romania, the Air Jordan 1 Retro Low OG will likely be launched summer season 2026 within the Air Jordan 1’s elusive “Banned” kind.
Whereas usually used as a catchall nickname for any black-and-red Jordan 1s, Jordan Model’s unique “Banned” idea dates again to 2011 when a limited-edition run of Jordan’s first sneaker was launched completely from retailers. Taking part in up the (so-called) banned standing of the unique 1985 Jordan 1, the shoe was launched at manufacturing facility shops with out a typical launch announcement, however that didn’t cease followers from queuing up at Nike retailers nationwide.
Past the distinctive drop technique, what made the ’11 Banned Air Jordan 1 so particular was its premium high quality and a focus to element. The shoe used high-grade leathers which generally weren’t seen on Air Jordan 1s of that period and featured delicate banned-inspired particulars reminiscent of tonal letter Xs printed on the heels. Even the within of the shoe featured particular particulars and callouts, making it a very high-regarded model of the black-and-red sneaker.
The heel element of the 2011 Air Jordan 1 Retro Excessive Banned.
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Now, 15 years later, the coveted Banned Air Jordan 1 is anticipated to stay on in low-top kind. In line with early data, the brand new pair will characteristic the identical “X” stamps and can include particular packaging.
One other new Air Jordan 1 Retro Low fashion of be aware is the upcoming three-way collaboration with Travis Scott and Hiroshi Fujiwara’s Fragment Design model. Pairs of that sneaker have been gifted Friday to Jordan Model relations throughout its Board of Governors occasion in Greece.
The upcoming Air Jordan 1 Retro Low OG Banned has a full colorway of Black/Black/Varsity Purple/Summit White and a method code of HQ6998-001. Retail pricing has not been confirmed, however readers can count on the pair to launch from Nike’s SNKRS app and choose Jordan Model retailers throughout summer season ’26. In-hand photos aren’t but out there, however the high-top ’11 iteration is featured right here courtesy of GOAT.
2011 Air Jordan 1 Retro Excessive Banned (lateral).
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2011 Air Jordan 1 Retro Excessive Banned (medial).
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2011 Air Jordan 1 Retro Excessive Banned (pair).
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