An unboxing video is already out for the Air Jordan 1 High OG "Royal," ahead of its October 10th release. It's priced at $185 with the style code IQ5495-005.
This marks the classic colorway's first comeback since 2017. The black and blue design goes all the way back to 1985, making it one of the original Jordan 1 looks ever released. Only a few of the retros have followed since then.
Black leather covers most of the shoe, with royal blue hitting the toe, heel, and Swoosh. A white midsole and matching white detailing on the tongue round out the classic look. Nike Air branding sits on the tongue tag, keeping things true to the original build.
This version skips the '85 cut some fans expected. Instead, it uses the newer High OG shape that's shown up on other recent retros. The leaked footage gives an early look at texture and stitching before official images ever dropped.
Expect this one to draw plenty of attention once it hits shelves, especially from longtime collectors who missed the last release.
Air Jordan 1 "Royal"
Unlike some Jordan 1 colorways that return every year or two, "Royal" has stayed rare by comparison. It's only come back a few times since the original 1985 release, landing again in 2001, 2013, and 2017.
A suede "Reimagined" version also dropped in 2023, but that one split opinion among collectors. Many preferred the smooth leather build used on earlier releases, which is exactly what's returning this time around.
That spacing is part of what makes "Royal" feel different from Jordan Brand's usual retro cycle. Fans have waited nearly a decade for this specific leather version to come back.
Leaked unboxing videos ahead of a release has become more common in sneaker culture. It gives fans a preview of build quality and materials before retailers post anything official.
With its clean color-blocking and real ties to Jordan's early career, this pair should land as one of the bigger Jordan 1 releases of the fall season.
