Matt Varga The most visible seeds of Jordan Brand’s 40th anniversary are easy to recite: the Air Jordan 1 ’85 “Bred,” the return of grails like the Undefeated Jordan 4, the “restoration of energy” surrounding camped-out pairs like the Air Jordan 11 “Gamma.” However, for the real historians, the run of the Air Jordan 40 has seriously been something to behold, a collision of past and future with careful adaptations of sleeper hits from the Jumpman catalog.
The Air Jordan 40-28 has particularly been a highlight, inspiring player exclusives for the likes of Paolo Banchero and getting a show-stopping spotlight on feet for Bam Adebayo on his scorching 83-point showing. Another Jumpman athlete steps to the fore with the Rui Hachimura x Air Jordan 40-28.
Sharing the extended shroud once synonymous with Russell Westbrook during its original run, the exterior of that towering section takes on intersecting circle patterns, joined in its navy tonality by a glossy patent leather toe. Given how Hachimura’s Japanese heritage has always been front-and-center within his collab history under Jordan Brand, we’re interpreting those motifs as a subtle interpretation of traditional Sashiko denim. A gum sole in the front half pairs with cork insoles for some grounded edge to close this edition.
When exactly we can expect the Rui Hachimura x Air Jordan 40-28 is unclear, but note that most releases for any of the Air Jordan 40’s mashups have been limited in quantity; these may be tough to get your hands on. Catch official images below and watch our Jordan Release Dates hub for more info as it comes.
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Mens Rui Hachimura x Air Jordan 40
US 2026
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