The Air Jordan 1 Mid Uses Heavy Elephant Print For A “Flight Jacket” Take

New spin on an old classic.

Matt Varga October 12, 2026

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With official statements in their earnings call, Nike, Inc. essentially said what many in the sneaker commentariat had been stating for some time: some of the business is a bit too focused on rehashing models we’ve been familiar with for decades. Much as we can commend the self-scouting, it’s not a strategy without its benefits; something that the blowout success of the Undefeated Air Jordan 4 cemented once again in 2024.

The enduring pull of that colorway has on been display throughout various “Flight Jacket” or otherwise olive and orange collisions over the years. So why turn away from it now? The Air Jordan 1 Mid is the latest to pull from that canon, utilizing deep green nubuck and bright orange trim in the branding and outsole. Where this pair goes the extra mile is with elephant print applications on the collar and Swoosh, a way to frontline some additional legacy points within this vaunted color combo.

The Air Jordan 1 Mid “Flight Jacket” should be hitting shelves in short order, retailing for $140 in men’s sizing.

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Mens Air Jordan 1 Mid

SKU: JA4150-325

RETAIL PRICE: $140

RELEASE DATE: 2026

US 2026

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Written by

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.