Michael Jordan’s first signature sneaker, the iconic Air Jordan 1, will continue its low-top campaign well into the new year with the rumored return of one of the model’s most important colorways.
Early information from Sneaker Market indicate that a new Air Jordan 1 Low OG NRG style in “Black/Muslin/Varsity Red” will be arriving during the back half of 2025. While it’s far in advance and the exact color blocking has not been confirmed, many reports are speculating that the pair could be a faux-aged version of the “Chicago” Air Jordan 1 Low similar to the treatment seen on 2023’s “Lost and Found” Air Jordan 1 High.
The “Chicago” colorway of the Air Jordan 1 is arguably its most iconic, with a mix of red, white and black to match Jordan’s Chicago Bulls uniform colors. It was released as a high-top in 1985, but didn’t appear in low-top form until decades later. The first “Chicago” Air Jordan 1 Low release came in 2016, which was prior to the more recent hype surrounding the low variation. That pair has since become increasingly scarce, with pairs regularly reselling for over $1,000 on platforms like GOAT and StockX.
It’s worth mentioning that the color blocking of the upcoming ’25 release could differ from the classic “Chicago” look and it hasn’t yet been confirmed if the pair will match the original styling. Based on the inclusion of Muslin, it’s safe to deduce that the sneaker will feature a pre-aged aesthetic of some sort. And the sneaker’s NRG distinction is reserved for some of Nike and Jordan Brand’s most limited-edition launches, so it’s likely the pair won’t be easy to come by — regardless of exactly how it ends up looking.
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Other notable upcoming Air Jordan 1 Low releases include the upcoming “Rookie of the Year” colorway set to arrive in January and a new three-way collaboration between Jordan Brand, Travis Scott and Hiroshi Fujiwara’s Fragment Design.
The Air Jordan 1 Low OG NRG “Black/Muslin/Varsity Red” is currently expected to be released on Sept. 30 with a SKU of IB8958-001. This story will be updated as more details are shared. The ’16 release of the Air Jordan 1 Low “Chicago” is pictured below.
