Air Jordan 1 ‘85 “Reverse Shadow” Releasing Summer 2025

An unreleased sample from 1985 comes to life.

Andrew Rizzo June 10, 2024

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Jordan Brand will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Air Jordan 1 in 2025, and next year’s Jordan Release Dates calendar is already jam-packed with top shelf deliveries. On top of several standard high and low-tops, Jordan Brand is set to release the ’85 cut in both original colorways and samples from the earliest days. The Air Jordan 1 ’85 “Bred” has already been confirmed for February 2025, and now new information surfaced by @zsneakerheadz and Sneaker Files reveals that a “Reverse Shadow” is in the works next Summer.

Firm details at this juncture include a palette of “Medium Grey/Black-Muslin” and projected Summer 2025 release date, mimicking an early sample colorway.

Air Jordan 1 Reverse Shadow 1985 Sample — Air Jordan 1 “Reverse Shadow” Sample From 1985 Photo via Sneaker Rumors

Jordan Brand actually revisited this unreleased pair in 2021 with the release of the Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG.

Air Jordan 1 Reverse Shadow 2021 — Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG 2021 Release

Return to our Jordan Release Dates page for all the latest updates while we continue to learn more about the upcoming drop.

Pivoting to another 2025 Air Jordan release, read up on details surrounding the Air Jordan 10 “Steel” returning with the controversial toe cap.

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Mens Air Jordan 1 High 85

SKU: HV6674-020

RETAIL PRICE: $200

RELEASE DATE: 2026

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Written by

Andrew Rizzo, Junior Editor

Andrew Rizzo is an editor at Sneaker News based out of New York City. His primary interests include Air Jordan, Nike ACG, Nike Air Max, and New Balance footwear. Prior to joining Sneaker News, Andrew covered youth sports for several outlets and worked at one of the world’s top performance marketing agencies. He hails from Astoria, Queens and is a huge New York sports fan, particularly when it comes to the Knicks and Yankees.