Michael Jordan’s Elusive ‘Banned’ Air Jordan Is Coming Back With a Twist

Michael Jordan’s Elusive ‘Banned’ Air Jordan Is Coming Back With a Twist

Michael Jordan's original Air Jordan 1 Low is set to release in a special black-and-red 'Banned' style featuring X details and more in 2026.

The Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Banned” Is Back For 2026

The Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Banned” is coming back in Summer 2026. It brings fresh life to one of the most infamous colorways in sneaker history. Also, this low-cut version revisits the original black and red combo that sparked controversy back in the ’80s. While Michael Jordan was never actually banned for wearing the AJ1, the myth lives on thanks to a Nike marketing campaign that turned a league fine into a legendary act of rebellion. The sneaker…