Nike and Jordan Brand are launching a new Air Jordan 1 Retro Low OG "Banned" during the Summer of 2026, using the famous X logo on the heel.
UPDATE 27/09/2025: Jordan Brand recently changed the product codes for this release. The new product codes are IW6276-001 (Men's SKU), IW6277-001 (Grade School SKU), IW6278-001 (Pre-School SKU), IW6279-001 (Toddler SKU). The release has not yet been confirmed by the brand.
Although it is too early to discuss an official release date, we have information about a new Air Jordan release from 2026. According to several internal documents, it appears that the brand is launching an Air Jordan 1 Retro Low OG "Banned" during the Summer of 2026. The release information was published exclusively on Sneaker Market in collaboration with zSneakerHeadz and Sneaker Files.
The pair comes with product code HQ6998-001 (adult sizes) and the "Black/Black/Varsity Red/Summit White" color scheme. We expect the model to look exactly like in the image attached below. The pair also comes with BANNED branding (a red X) on the heel. For now, the brand has not confirmed the release rumors. In general, Nike avoids confirming rumors about limited-edition releases. We expect the new model to launch during the Summer of 2026.
When is Air Jordan 1 Retro Low OG “Banned” releasing?
The Air Jordan 1 Retro Low OG “Banned” is releasing during the Summer of 2026 on Nike.com and at select Air Jordan Retro partner stores. The brand has not yet confirmed an official release date. However, we already know that the model is part of the Nike Summer 2026 seasonal catalog. As a result, the pair will release between April and June 2026. Check out the first image of the new model below as we wait for more release details.
In other news, Jordan Brand is releasing the Air Jordan 1 High ’85 "Bred" again during the Winter of 2025.
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Vlad Ciutacu is a writer based in The Hague, Netherlands. He has been working in the footwear industry for more than a decade, with hundreds of pairs in his collection. His favourite models are the Air Jordan 1 and the Nike SB Dunk Low Pro. Find him on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
