Key facts
- The retail price for adult sizes is $255.00 USD.
- This product will release on June 13th, 2026.
Free The Youth and Jordan Brand are collaborating during the Summer of 2026, launching a new Air Jordan 16 Retro "Metallic Silver".
UPDATE 11/12/2025: According to zSneakerHeadz, the new Free The Youth x Air Jordan 16 Retro SP "Metallic Silver" is releasing on June 13, 2026. Nike has not yet confirmed the exact release date.
Although it is too early to discuss an exact release date, we have information about a new Air Jordan collaboration that is releasing in 2026. According to multiple industry sources, Nike is releasing a new Air Jordan 16 in collaboration with Free The Youth in 2026. The release information was published exclusively by Sneaker Files and zSneakerHeadz.
The new Free The Youth x Air Jordan 16 Retro SP "Metallic Silver" comes with product code IV7638-001 and the "Metallic Silver/Picante Red/Metallic Silver/Total Orange" color scheme. The color blocking is not yet known. However, we already have an image showing a possible color layout. According to several industry sources, the pair is expected to look like the images below. For now, Nike has not confirmed the release rumors. In general, the brand avoids confirming rumors about upcoming limited-edition drops in the near future. We will most likely find out more details starting during the Summer of 2026.
When is Free The Youth x Air Jordan 16 Retro SP "Metallic Silver" releasing?
The Free The Youth x Air Jordan 16 Retro SP "Metallic Silver" is releasing during Fall 2026 on Nike.com and at select Air Jordan Retro partner stores. For now, Nike has not announced an exact 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 images of the new model below while we wait for more release details.
On another note, Jordan Brand and Off-White are launching a new Air Jordan 1 Retro High in 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the release date?
- The Free The Youth x Air Jordan 16 Retro SP "Metallic Silver" is releasing on June 13, 2026. This means a release will occur during Summer 2026.
- What is the retail price?
- The retail price is $255.00 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.
