Official images of the upcoming retro.
It appears that an original Air Jordan 1 makeup will be making its return as part of Jordan Brand’s 2023 retro lineup.
According to @Sneakerheadz and @Mr_Unloved1s on Instagram, that pair will be the OG-styled black and white Air Jordan 1 High from 1985. The purported Jordan 1 retro is expected to don the original two-tone black and white color blocking on the leather upper along with a standard white midsole and a black outsole. As the name suggests, this version of the popular model features a high-top cut similar to the pairs that were released in ‘85.
At the time of writing, only a mock-up of the forthcoming release has been shared by the leaker account and the shoe shown above is an original pair from ‘85. This sneaker last released in 2008 as part of a Countdown Pack with a Jordan 22.
According to @zSneakerheadz and @Mr_Unloved1s, the black and white Air Jordan 1 High ‘85 will be released sometime in February 2023 for $200. Check back soon to Sole Collector for new developments, including a first look at the retro in the coming weeks.
UPDATE (10/20): Official images of the upcoming Air Jordan 1 High ‘85 Black/White have surfaced. The rumored February release date hasn’t officially been announced by Jordan Brand at the time of this update.
Air Jordan 1 High ‘85
Release Date: 02/2023
Color: Black/Summit White-Black
Style #: BQ4422-001
Price: $200
For the fourth year in a row, Jordan Brand will release the Air Jordan 1 Hi ’85 — the truest re-issue of the 1985 model to date. First introduced in February 2020 as part of the “New Beginnings” Pack with the Air Ship, the Air Jordan 1 Hi ’85 has grown its own legendary status as one of the most coveted sneakers every year.
Set to release in February 2023, the Air Jordan 1 Hi ’85 will see a reprisal of the original black/white colorway from 1985. It features a smooth leather overlay in black above a smooth what leather base. with standard nylon tongues and mesh interior linings. This colorway last released in 2014 as one of the earliest releases of the Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG.
A firm release date is currently unknown, but February is the target month with an MSRP of $200.
In other upcoming AJ1 news, the Air Jordan 1 “Lost And Found” is set to release at November’s end.
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UPDATE (11/01/2022):
A release date is expected on February 15th, 2023.
Air Jordan 1 '85 "Black/White"
Release Date: Feb 15th, 2023 (Wednesday)
Color: N/AMens: $200 Style Code: BQ4422-001