Matt Varga The Air Jordan 1 “Royal” releases on Saturday, October 10th in full family sizing. Adults pairs clock in at $185, Grade School at $140, preschool at $85, and toddler at $70. Like most other high-priority Jordan drops, Nike will let loose their pairs via the SNKRS app and platform. However, far more boutiques and retailers overall will be hosting their own launches.
Catch a comprehensive store list within the “Where to Buy” widget below; scroll further for detailed image galleries depicting what to expect and for our analysis on what makes this one to watch.
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Mens Air Jordan 1 "Royal"
US 10/10/2026 Saturday
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| Retailer | Release type | Status |
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| Nike SNKRS | Standard | Coming Soon |
| Sneaker Politics | Standard | Coming Soon |
| SNIPES US | Standard | Coming Soon |
| Foot Locker | Standard | Coming Soon |
| Nikestore | Standard | Coming Soon |
| TAKOUT NY | Standard | Coming Soon |
Official Images Of The Air Jordan 1 “Royal”
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Even in a cooler-than-usual market for the Air Jordan 1, no doubt a response to its insanely hot streak towards the start of the decade, we can never turn our nose up at an OG. The Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG checks that off for the “Royal” once again, marking the fifth time this colorway has hit shelves and the first since 2017. In the time since, the “Royal” legacy has been twisted and interpreted with “Satin” and suede “Reimagined” variations; 2026’s aims to revive the classic unabated, utilizing textured leathers throughout the entirely of the upper.
Further emphasizing their historical aims, Jordan Brand utilizes special edition packaging for this release, wrapped in a graphic of Michael Jordan wearing the black and blue classic for a Nike sportswear shoot. Jordan Brand has presented this as a more premium, more true-to-OG version of the silhouette, leaning on smooth leather vs. tumbled and a higher, narrower shape (yet importantly, still not a Hi ’85 a la 2025’s “Bred.”)
