The Air Jordan 1 made its debut in 1985, and this year celebrates 40 years since then. In honour of the milestone, Jordan Brand will offer an array of highly desirable Air Jordan 1 releases for 2025, including memorable retro pairs, limited-edition collaborations, and new in-line colourways. The most anticipated drops for this year are listed below.
Air Jordan 1 Retro High ’85 OG “Bred”
For the 40th milestone celebrations in 2025, 10,000 pairs of the legendary Bred Jordan 1s were released, closely replicating the original’s black and red leather design. More information about the Air Jordan 1 Retro High ’85 OG “Bred”.
Air Jordan 1 High OG “Black Toe Reimagined”
To celebrate 40 years of the AJ1, the “Black Toe” Jordan 1s have been redesigned to honour the original concept for the show, which was never made available to the public.
Union x Air Jordan 1 High OG “Chicago/Shadow”
Union LA is following up its 2018 Jordan 1 collaboration with a new Chicago/Shadow design. On this pair, the base features the Chicago colourway’s red-and-white colour blocking, while the ankle is touched by the Shadow’s signature grey and black look. More information about the Union x Air Jordan 1 High OG “Chicago/Shadow”.
Air Jordan 1 High OG “Cinnabar” (Rare Air)
The Jumpman Label is launching a women’s exclusive “Rare Air” style that comes in light bone, sail, and cinnabar hues. In addition to two sets of chenille laces in the shoe’s characteristic colours, the pair also has noticeable branding alterations. More information about the Air Jordan 1 High OG “Cinnabar” (Rare Air).
Air Jordan 1 High OG “Deep Royal Blue” (Rare Air)
Men will be offered their own “Rare Air” design in white, grey, black, and blue shades. The Swoosh on the shoe has a wear-away finish, and the logo elements have also changed on this pair. More information about the Air Jordan 1 High OG “Deep Royal Blue” (Rare Air).
Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Rookie of the Year”
The premium “Rookie of the Year” Jordan 1 High is set to return in low-top form in 2025, featuring golden harvest overlays inspired by Michael Jordan’s 1985 ROTY Award look. More information about the Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Rookie of the Year”.
Air Jordan 1 High OG “UNC Reimagined”
Similar to the 2022 “Lost And Found” release, the “UNC” Jordan 1s will be reimagined in 2025 with an aged sole unit and cracked white leather uppers. More information about the Air Jordan 1 High OG “UNC Reimagined”.
Air Jordan 1 High OG “Shattered Backboard”
Jordan Brand is bringing back the classic orange and black AJ1 High design from 2015. The concept was inspired by Michael Jordan’s spectacular dunk during an exhibition game in 1986, where he shattered the backboard, hence the apt name of the colourway. More information about the Air Jordan 1 High OG “Shattered Backboard”.
Travis Scott x Fragment x Air Jordan 1 Low
Jordan Brand, Travis Scott, and Fragment Design plan to create a worthy follow-up to their Air Jordan 1 Low OG collaboration from 2021. The upcoming AJ1 design has a predominantly sail leather upper with blue highlights and co-branding touches. More information about the Travis Scott x Fragment x Air Jordan 1 Low.
Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Quai 54”
This year, the “Quai 54” AJ 1 release will see MJ’s iconic silhouette dressed in black, tour yellow, and chile red. It will also feature unique stitching, Jordan and Quai 54 branding, and matching hang tags. More information about the Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Quai 54”.
Swarovski x Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Stealth”
In 2025, Jordan Brand and Swarovski will present an exclusive and luxurious edition of the Air Jordan 1 Low. The pair features an eye-catching “Stealth” colourway and beautiful Swarovski crystals that sparkle across the design. More information about the Swarovski x Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Stealth”.
Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Chicago”
The eagerly awaited Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Chicago” colourway will be available during the holiday 2025 season. After nine years, the sneaker will return to the sneaker world with much fanfare. The pair was previously released in 2016. More information about the Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Chicago”.
Zion Williamson x Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Voodoo Alternate”
Zion Williamson’s Player Exclusive version of the “Voodoo” Air Jordan 1 Low will be made available to the public in 2025. Despite having a darker purple, blue, and black colour scheme, the pair keeps the inverted branding, distinct stitch details, and skull logo from the original release. More information about the Zion Williamson x Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Voodoo Alternate”.
Swarovski x Air Jordan 1 High OG “Vast Grey”
Swarovski and Jumpman Label will offer a second Air Jordan 1 design in 2025, this time on a high-top silhouette. The pair is designed in a Vast Grey and Photon Dust palette, with shimmering Swarovski crystal embellishments for a lavish touch. More information about the Swarovski x Air Jordan 1 High OG “Vast Grey”.
Off-White x Air Jordan 1 High OG “Alaska”
This white-based Air Jordan 1 collaboration with Virgil Abloh will be reintroduced in 2025. The release status of the colourway is still up in the air, but details should become available closer to the year’s end. More information about the Off-White x Air Jordan 1 High OG “Alaska”.
Union x Fragment x Air Jordan 1 High OG
For their upcoming AJ1 release, Fragment and Jordan Brand are working with Union LA to combine forces on a striking design. More information about the Union x Fragment x Air Jordan 1 High OG.
