Air Jordan 1 Mid “Black Toe” Meets Squadron Blue

Matt Varga December 16, 2025

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The absolute purists in Jordan collecting may still bristle at the sight of the Air Jordan 1 Mid, but in terms of being able to grab a pair off the shelves, it’s hard to argue with it as a gateway into the hobby. Further, when the Mid leans on the monstrous legacy of its higher cut cousin, it can issue some genuine standouts in its own right, something we’d levy against the Air Jordan 1 Mid “Squadron Blue.”

Relying on the black and white foundation of OGs like the “Black Toe,” this colorway starts off with a heavy dose of that ’85 DNA. Once you shift over to the front of the design, that’s where the comparatively new “Bred Toe” blocking begins to take hold, yet restricting this titular icy tone to just the collar certainly allows simplisticity to win out. It’s not a one-to-one match, either in terms of blocking or specific Pantones, but this could be the “Igloo at home” for those who missed out on that seminal 2017 Art Basel drop.

Look for the Air Jordan 1 Mid “Squadron Blue” to touch down come Spring 2026, retailing for $125. Keep an eye over this and all the brand has in store via our 2026 Jordan Releases landing page.

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Mens Air Jordan 1 Mid

SKU: DQ8426-002

RETAIL PRICE: $125

RELEASE DATE: 2026

US 2026

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Nikestore	Standard	Check Site

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Matt Varga, Junior Editor

Matt Varga is an Editor at SneakerNews. Initially earning a degree in Video Arts and Technology, he got his start in video editing and writing in the music world — primarily on hip-hop and electronic. A long-standing interest in sneakers led him to switching over to footwear. An avid collector, his favorite sneaker of all time comes down to either the Air Jordan 1 “Black Toe” and Air Jordan 5 “Laney,” his first ever pick-ups. When he’s not writing, you can find Matt cooking, traveling, attending concerts and when weather permits, on the handball court.