Leading the charge is the return of the Air Jordan 3 “Black Cement,” universally considered one of the most iconic sneakers of all-time. Another banner pair of Js will return with the Air Jordan 11 “Bred,” albeit with a new twist that sees its upper constructed with velvet.

Some of 2025's most anticipated Air Jordan releases will reportedly be arriving later than originally expected. According to @brandon1an on X, at least five upcoming '25 Air Jordan launches have been delayed to later in the year.

In 1989, as Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls were emerging as an elite team in the NB, Nike dropped the Air Jordan 4 sneakers. While Jordan made an impact on the court, the record-setting athlete made an arguably even larger iimpact on pop culture — thanks to his signature shoes.