DJ Khaled just gave fans an early look at four upcoming Air Jordan releases. As always, the sneaker mogul is showing off pairs before most collectors even get a chance to raffle for them.
The lineup includes the Air Jordan 6 "Oreo," which actually released today, August 8th, for $215. It also features the Air Jordan 9, along with two laser-etched drops arriving later this month. The Air Jordan 3 "Laser" and Air Jordan 1 Low "Laser" both hit shelves August 22nd for $230 and $165.
Rounding things out is the Air Jordan 8 "Chrome," set to return September 12th for $215. This marks the shoe's first retro in over a decade, bringing back its black leather build with polished chrome hardware throughout.
Khaled's early access has become expected at this point. He regularly gets seeded pairs weeks or months ahead of release, and cameras always seem to catch it. This latest haul spans two different Jordan silhouettes and three separate release windows, showing just how deep his connections run.
DJ Khaled's Early Air Jordan Retros
The laser-etched pairs are the most striking of the bunch. Both the Air Jordan 3 and Air Jordan 1 Low revive the mid-2000s technique, burning detailed artwork straight into the leather.
The Air Jordan 3 version draws from a one-of-one pair gifted to Michael Jordan for his 40th birthday back in 2003. Its etchings reference specific moments from his career and personal life. The Air Jordan 1 Low takes a similar approach, using dark leather to let the engraved details stand out.
The Air Jordan 8 "Chrome" offers a totally different energy. It leans into a clean black and silver look, first introduced in 2003 and last seen in 2015. Kobe Bryant famously wore the colorway during that year's playoff run.
Seeing all four together says a lot about where Jordan Brand's 2026 lineup is headed. Jordan Brand's storytelling and OG nostalgia are clearly driving most of this year's biggest releases.
