Nike is set to release the Air Jordan 1 Retro Low OG in its iconic 'Banned' black-and-red colorway on May 2. The sneakers feature luxe leather uppers and details nodding to the original rule-breaking pair worn by Michael Jordan. They will be available on the SNKRS app for $145.
The Air Jordan 1 Retro Low OG 'Banned' revives the story of the sneaker that defied NBA dress code rules in the 1980s. At the time, league regulations required basketball shoes to be primarily white with team color accents, but Michael Jordan's black-and-red pair—known as 'Bred'—broke those norms. A date stamp of '10.18.84' on the inner collar marks the day Jordan first wore them, altering sneaker culture forever. The heel bears an 'X' mark, echoing designs from 2011 releases, while the insoles include additional X's and a condensed version of the famous 'Banned' lore told to sneaker enthusiasts over four decades. Nike first brought back the original Jordan in 2025 to celebrate the brand's 40th anniversary, alongside other historic models. These Low OG versions offer a streamlined take on that history with premium materials. The sneakers drop exclusively on Nike's SNKRS app on May 2, priced at $145. Nike has not detailed further availability or limited quantities.
