Jordan Brand is preparing to launch the famous Air Jordan 1 High "University Blue" (UNC) in the Reimagined version during the Summer of 2025.
UPDATE 17/04/2025: Nike has released official images today of the new Air Jordan 1 High OG "UNC Reimagined". The pair comes with cracked leather on the upper. See more images of the new model below and check the list of partner stores where you can find the pair in stock.
UPDATE 02/23/2025: According to multiple industry sources, the new Air Jordan 1 is releasing on May 10, 2025. For now, Nike has not yet confirmed the exact release date. See below for the list of partner stores where you will find the pair in stock at the time of launch.
The “University of North Carolina” (UNC) color scheme is one of the most popular Air Jordan 1 colorways. It represents the colors of the university where Michael Jordan played before the NBA. According to several industry sources, Jordan Brand is preparing to re-release the famous OG colorway. The product comes with the “Dark Powder Blue / Dark Powder Blue / Sail” color scheme. Apparently, the model may be part of the Reimagined lineup. Nike Reimagined is a selection of products that Nike reinterprets, using colors from the original models. By changing elements such as the materials used or the finishes and details of a product, they create a new take on a classic. For now, the brand has not yet confirmed the release. In general, Nike avoids confirming rumors about its most important limited-edition releases.
When is the Air Jordan 1 High OG UNC Reimagined releasing?
The Air Jordan 1 High OG "UNC Reimagined" is set to release during the Summer of 2025 on Nike.com and at select Air Jordan Retro partner stores. For now, the brand has not yet announced an official release date. However, we expect to see the pair on store shelves starting April 2024. Check out a mock-up and an image of the original 1985 pair below while we wait for official images and more details about the release.
In other news, the famous Air Jordan 1 High "Bred" is returning during the Spring of 2025.
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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.
