First Look At The Air Jordan 1 Low “Rookie Of The Year”

No sophomore slumps here.

Andrew Rizzo November 26th, 2024 (updated)

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Updated November 25th, 2024: A first look at the upcoming Air Jordan 1 Retro Low OG “Rookie Of The Year” has surfaced via @flightacademy_kickz. Currently, the shoes are expected to release this Spring 2025 season for $140.

The following was originally published on August 9th, 2024: One of the best Air Jordan 1s in recent memory is returning as a low-top; the Jordan 1 “Rookie Of The Year” from 2018, a shoe widely celebrated for its high-quality materials and well executed theme.

To the uninformed, the “Rookie Of The Year” is inspired by a tan jacket Michael Jordan wore during the 1985 NBA Award Ceremony, where he was of course presented with his Rookie Of The Year Award. The 2018 release featured “Golden Harvest” nubuck overlays and a white leather base, bordering “Chicago” color blocking if not for a black outsole. It’s well regarded as one of the best AJ1s of the modern era in terms of material quality and one of the best non-original Jordan 1 colorways of all time.

The low-top should mimic the same color blocking to the best of it’s ability, but naturally, all focus will be on whether or not its materials live up to the precedent set by the high-top. It’s also worth suggesting that the shoes might come with a “Sail” midsole like we’ve seen across other returning Jordan shoes, but we’ll need to wait on official images to say for sure.

In addition to the Jordan 1 Low “Rookie Of The Year,” there are a handful of other high-top 1s that are expected to return as low-tops. The Jordan 1 Low “Mocha” and “Game Royal” are both arriving this year, and the Jordan 1 “Obsidian” from 2019 and Art Basel-exclusive “Rust Pink” grail from 2017 are also expected to assume a low-top profile. Notably, the “Rust Pink” is also expected to feature the original, larger Swoosh.

Currently, the Jordan 1 Low OG “Rookie Of The Year” is expected to arrive January 11th, 2025 for $140, teeing off an action packed year for Jordan releases. Stick with us while we provide updates and detailed images as the drop looms closer.

WHERE TO BUY

Air Jordan 1 Retro Low OG "Rookie Of The Year"

SKU: CZ0790-107

RETAIL PRICE: $140

RELEASE DATE: Jan 4, 2025

US 01/04/2025 Saturday

Retailer	Release type	Status
Nike SNKRS US	Standard	Coming Soon

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Air Jordan 1 Low Og Rookie Of The Year Cz0790 107 — Air Jordan 1 Retro Low OG “Rookie Of The Year” Mock-up via @zsneakerheadz

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.