Nike is re-releasing the iconic Air Jordan 9 Retro "French Blue" during Spring 2026, most likely in a full family size run.
Although it is far too early to talk about an official release date, we already have information about a new Air Jordan release from 2026. According to several industry sources and internal documents, Nike is going to release the Air Jordan 9 Retro "French Blue" again during 2026. The release information was published exclusively by Sneaker Market in collaboration with Brandon1an.
The model comes in the "White / French Blue / Flint Grey" color scheme, indicating that this is the color scheme with the "French Blue" nickname. This colorway is not an "OG Colorway", although it is still highly appreciated by collectors. The model is releasing in a full family size run. Nike has not yet confirmed the release rumors. In general, the brand avoids confirming rumors about upcoming limited-edition releases in the near future.
When is the Air Jordan 9 Retro “French Blue” releasing?
The Air Jordan 9 Retro "French Blue" is releasing during Spring 2026 on Nike.com and at select Air Jordan Retro partner retailers. For now, the brand has not yet confirmed an exact release date. However, we already know that the model is part of the Nike Spring 2026 seasonal catalog. As a result, we expect the pair to release between January and March 2026. See a mock-up below while we wait for more release details.
On another note, check out the new Air Jordan 9 Retro "Cool Grey" set to release in 2025. Alternatively, see all Air Jordan Retro pairs scheduled to release in 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.
