Air Jordan 6

Only perhaps rivaled by the Air Jordan 1, 4, and 11, the Air Jordan 6 is still to this day one of the most legendary silhouettes within the line-up. Designed by the venerated Tinker Hatfield, it first debuted almost two decades ago in 1991 and it soon followed MJ into his first NBA Championship. Highly valued in not only its OG colorways but a few of its more recent collaborations, the AJ6 is as beloved now — by MJ fans and sneakerheads alike — as it was back during its original release.

Like many classics, the Air Jordan 6 is primarily well known for its original colors. The “Infrared,” which effectively started strong a legacy still on-going, has seen a number of Retro releases since its inception — the most recent coming in February of 2019. A few months later, the model would receive yet another notable revival: the famed and infrequently released DMP colorway. Hued in black and gold, the Defining Moments epithet arrived once again in a true-to-form construction, one that reflects the Nike umbrella’s recent interest in recreating its past.

But while key releases make use of Jordan Brand history for nostalgia, collaborations still rival many of these classics in terms of influence. Travis Scott, whose Midas touch has led to more than a handful of sought after sneakers, infused his own personal style into the model back in Fall of 2019. Replete with his taste for the militaristic, the pair featured the usual Cactus Jack branding as well as a utilitarian cargo pocket at the ankle. Earlier in that year, even celebrity stylist Aleali May, sports imprint PSG, and retailer Social Status have had the opportunity to design their own Air Jordan 6.

Jump to 2025 and the silhouette is marching on in its monumental run. The Air Jordan 6 “Doernbecher 20″ was the first to come off the board in the opening window of the year, largely falling silent before the A Ma Maniere Jordan 6 ushered the silo into James Whitner’s oeuvre.

Looking ahead to 2026, the AJ6 will celebrate its 35th anniversary, an occasion that brought a heavy dose of commemorative colorways for all the silhouettes preceding in their respective years. While the Jumpman’s plans aren’t fully revealed just yet, the Air Jordan 6 “Reverse Infrared,” “Infrared,” and a Paris Saint-Germain collaboration stand as the splashiest that’ve been revealed so far.

The Air Jordan 6 typically sells for $190 USD retail, but certain editions will charge a small premium. See below for the latest news on upcoming releases.

price / $190-250