2025 marks the 40th year of the Air Jordan 1 model, and there have been plenty of highly anticipated drops to mark the milestone. Check out the best Air Jordan 1 High releases of 2025 below.
Air Jordan 1 ’85 “Bred”
Jordan Brand re-released the famous 1985 red and black AJ1 this year. It’s widely regarded as one of the best Jordan 1 High colourways of all time. Read more about the Air Jordan 1 ’85 “Bred”.
Air Jordan 1 High OG “Black Toe Reimagined”
The Air Jordan 1 High OG “Black Toe Reimagined” offers a glimpse into what could have been with “Air Jordan” text on ankle flaps that nod to the 1985 samples. It also has a secret message from MJ himself inside the collar.
Air Jordan 1 High OG “Cinnabar” (Rare Air)
The women’s exclusive “Cinnabar” colourway was definitely one of the best “Rare Air” Jordan 1 High designs this year. The shoes offer a creamy leather base, shaggy suede collar, cinnabar and sail swirl laces, and Nike Air branding on the ankle flap. Read more about the Air Jordan 1 High OG (Rare Air) “Cinnabar”.
Air Jordan 1 High OG “UNC Reimagined”
Jordan Brand reimagined its iconic “UNC” Jordan 1 with cracked white leather uppers and aged sole units. Read more about the Air Jordan 1 High OG “UNC Reimagined”.
Union x Air Jordan 1 High OG “Chicago/Shadow”
Jordan Brand reintroduced Union LA’s 2018 mashup Air Jordan 1 High style this year. This time, the sneaker features a combination of two of the best Jordan 1 colourways, the “Chicago” and “Shadow” styles. Read more about the Union x Air Jordan 1 High OG “Chicago/Shadow”.
Air Jordan 1 High OG “Self-Expression”
The upcoming “Self-Expression” colourway of the Jordan 1 High is rumoured to feature three layers of paint that fade away over time: a black upper, a multi-coloured middle, and a white base. Read more about the Air Jordan 1 High OG “Self-Expression”.
Air Jordan 1 “Shattered Backboard”
The original Air Jordan 1 High OG “Shattered Backboard” colourway, inspired by Michael Jordan’s 1986 backboard-breaking dunk, is set to return in 2025. The sneakers will come in a box featuring a broken glass graphic. Read more about the Air Jordan 1 High OG “Shattered Backboard”.
Air Jordan 1 High ’85 “Reverse Shadow”
Jordan Brand is rumoured to be releasing a “Reversed Shadow” Jordan 1 High design inspired by the rare 1985 inverted AJ 1 “Shadow” sample.
Off-White x Air Jordan 1 High OG “Alaska”
The Off-White x Air Jordan 1 High “Euro” will drop under a new name, “Alaska”. The design offers a predominantly white look with signature Off-White elements. Read more about the Off-White x Air Jordan 1 High OG “Alaska”.
Air Jordan 1 High OG “Sail/University Red”
The upcoming Air Jordan 1 High OG “Sail/University Red” is expected to feature a classic look with a sail leather base and University Red overlays.
