Key facts
- The retail price for adult sizes is $215.00 USD.
- This product will release on April 2nd, 2026.
Jordan Brand is launching a new Air Jordan 6 Retro in the summer of 2026, this time using the "Cap & Gown" theme.
Although it is too early to discuss an official release date, we already have new information about one of the important Air Jordan releases of the summer of 2026. According to several industry sources, the brand is launching an Air Jordan 6 “Cap & Gown” using reflective material. The information was published exclusively by zSneakerHeadz and Sneaker Files.
The pair comes with product code IR2266-010 (Men's SKU), IR2286-010 (Grade School SKU), IR2287-010 (Preschool SKU), IR2296-010 (Toddler SKU) and the color scheme "Black/Multi-Color/Multi-Color/Multi-Color/Multi-Color/Multi-Color". At the moment the color placement is not known. However, it is possible that the model will come in the colorway from the images below. At the moment Nike has not yet confirmed the rumors about the release. In general, the brand avoids confirming rumors about upcoming limited edition releases in the near future. Most likely we will find out more details about this release in 2026.
When is the Air Jordan 6 Retro “Cap & Gown” releasing?
The Air Jordan 6 Retro “Cap & Gown” will be released in the summer of 2026 on Nike.com and at partner Air Jordan Retro stores. For now, Nike has not yet confirmed an exact release date. However, we already know that the pair is part of the seasonal Nike Summer 2026 catalog. As a result, we expect the model to be released between April and June. According to several industry sources, the pair will be released on April 2, 2026. See the first images of the new model below while we wait for more details about the release.
On another note, Air Jordan 4 Retro OG “Bred” is releasing again in 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the release date?
- The Air Jordan 6 Retro "Cap & Gown" is releasing on April 2, 2026. This means a release will occur during Summer 2026.
- What is the retail price?
- The retail price is $215.00 USD.
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.
