First Look At The Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Banned”

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2025 was a year of “banned” for the Jumpman. Jordan Brand kicked off celebrations for its 40th anniversary by releasing the Jordan 1 High ’85 “Bred” in February, roughly coinciding with the date the NBA sent its infamous letter regarding Michael Jordan’s black and red signature shoes forty years ago. The release was supported by a renewed “banned” campaign that brought together some of Jordan Brand’s most influential partners, including Luka Dončić, Nigel Sylvester, Travis Scott, and many, many more.

But the Jumpman isn’t finished just yet. New images posted by sneaker leaker and reseller @yyt_snkrs show an Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Banned” sample expected to drop in 2026. The core design follows the classic “Bred” formula with multiple textures of black and Varsity Red leather. The “Banned” theme comes to life through X’s placed where the Jordan Wings logo typically sits on the backtab. The insoles read, “On September 15th, 1984, Nike created a revolutionary new basketball shoe,” echoing the narration from the original “banned” commercial. The sockliner features the date 10.18.84, the day the league officially barred MJ from wearing the black and red Air Jordan 1.

Jordan Brand released a high-top version of this style in 2011, widely considered one of the standout Jordan 1 drops of its era. We know the Jordan Air Ship to be the actual banned sneaker, but the Jumpman has never let that get in the way of a little revisionist history. Some might argue that the “Banned” theme would work better on the ’85 cut of the Air Jordan 1 Low, and that is a fair point, but the “OG” remains far and away the most popular version, especially now that the beloved big Swoosh is back in the fold.

The Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Banned” does not yet have a confirmed release date, but a Spring/Summer 2026 launch appears likely. See detailed images below and stay tuned for more updates.