Red Jordans hit different, and your 15-year-old self knows it. If you crave scarlet uppers or small hits on the Wings logo, plan now. Bookmark release calendars for 2025 and 2026, set retailer alerts, and budget per drop. Miss one, and resale will roast you harder than Cape Town summer.
Air Jordan 5 OG “Fire Red” (Black Tongue)
The beautiful “Fire Red” Jordan 5 (Black Tongue) is dropping in full-family sizes this September 2025. The shoe has a white base that allows the Fire Red accents on the inner lining, branding and sole unit to really stand out. Plus, it comes with “Nike Air” branding on the heel for that extra coveted touch. Find out more about the Air Jordan 5 OG “Fire Red” (Black Tongue).
Jordan Spizike Low “El Vuelo”
Sneakerheads can look forward to the release of an “El Vuela” Spizike Low before Mexican Independence Day celebrations kick off. The design sports snakeskin leather uppers and red touches inspired by the Mexican flag and the country’s lucha libre traditions.
Infinite Archives X Air Jordan 17 Low “Chicago”
Infinite Archives founder “Easy” Otabor has teased a number of Jordan 17 colourways via his Instagram, including a red “Chicago” style. The design offers a white leather base with black inner booties and a chunk of red on the sole unit. This particular colourway was just a sample pair, but the brand is set to release their “Beach” colourway in October. Find out more about the Infinite Archives x Air Jordan 17 Low.
Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Chicago”
Jordan Brand’s “Chicago” Jordan 1 Low colourway has long been a fan favourite. The sneaker has a white backdrop with black touches on the Swoosh and branding. But most importantly, it has “Varsity Red” overlays that steal the show. Sneakerheads can grab a pair this November. Find out more about the Air Jordan 1 Low “Chicago”.
Air Jordan 4 “Valentine’s Day”
Jordan Brand has a beautiful women’s exclusive Jordan 4 colourway planned for the month of love. Pale Ivory leather covers the base while a Sierra Red hue highlights the hardware, inner lining, and midsole. The team has even snuck in a few kisses to show love to their female fans. Find out more about the Air Jordan 4 “Sierra Red”.
Air Jordan 6 “Reverse Infrared”
The “Reverse Infrared” Jordan 6 colourway is finally expected to drop in spring 2026. Samples first surfaced in 1999, but the design was never actually made available to sneakerheads. The shoes boast a black nubuck base, but the “Light Crimson” touches are the highlight.
Air Jordan 13 “Chicago”
One of the best Jordans coming out next spring is the AJ 13 “True Red.” The White, Black, and True Red colourway, also known as the “Chicago” colourway, has been a fan favourite Jordan 13 look since its debut in 1998, especially given its ties to the NBA GOAT. Find out more about the Air Jordan 13 “Chicago”.
Air Jordan 40 “Ferrari”
Jordan Brand will be merging the Jordan 40 silhouette with a number of other fan favourite designs from its signature line. Coming up in spring 2026 is a hybrid with the Jordan 14 silhouette. The colourway they’ve chosen for the first release is the bold “Red Ferrari” look.
Air Jordan 4 “Toro Bravo”
Rumoured to make a comeback next year is one of the best red Jordans in the brand’s lineup, the Jordan 4 “Toro Bravo”. These sneakers offer a full-on red suede upper with black touches on the wing tabs, sole and heel.
Air Jordan 3 “Bin 23”
The Jumpman team is bringing back their premium “Bin 23” series in 2026. One of the sneakers they will be treating fans to is an AJ3 covered in Team Red, Burgundy Crush, Coconut Milk and Metallic Gold hues. While there’s still no confirmation on how the colour blocking will play out, you can expect these to be a red sneaker worth investing in. Find out more about the Air Jordan 3 “Bin 23”.
Nigel Sylvester x Air Jordan 4 “Sail”
While most of us were looking forward to Nigel Sylvester releasing an alternate colourway for his “Brick by Brick” Jordan 4 collab during the holiday 2025 season, it seems we may have to wait until 2026 to get our hands on these beauties. The colour blocking takes cues from the classic “Fire Red” Jordan colourway, but replaces the original red hue with a more orange-tinted shade. Find out more about the Nigel Sylvester x Air Jordan 4 “Sail”.
Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Banned”
You can’t go wrong with a black and red Jordan, much less the famous (or infamous) “Banned” colourway. Jordan Brand is rumoured to be bringing back the fan-fav look in low-top form come 2026. Expect the release to wear an X marking on the heel, much like the high-top version from 2011. Find out more about the Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Banned”.
Air Jordan 12 “Bloodline”
The Jordan 12 “Bloodline”, which was initially rumoured to be releasing in 2025, is now expected to join JB’s 2026 roster. Though the uppers will be blacked out for the most part, look forward to some pops of “Varsity Red” that will stand out against the dark backdrop.
Mowalola x Air Jordan 4
Nigerian designer Mowalola Ogunlesi is offering her take on the Jordan 14 in fall 2026. Details of the shoe are still under wraps, but expect a Back, Burnt Red, and Metallic Gold colour scheme.
Air Jordan 6 “White Infrared”
The Jordan 6 silhouette is rumoured to return in the beloved “White/Infrared” colourway come spring 2026. While images of the shoes have yet to surface, sneakerheads can expect the familiar white leather uppers with black and red accents. The shoe is rumoured to return with “Nike Air” branding at the heel and a red shade that closely resembles the original look.
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