The X’d Out Banned Air Jordan 1 is Ready for its Low-Top Debut

Published April 1, 2026 at 2:00 PM

Quick Facts

We first got word that the Banned 1s were getting a Low retro in January, and now, official images from Jordan show the premium leather and painted “X” on the pair
Keeping it classic, the colorway features soft black leather on the toe, side panels, and tongue, with Bulls red on the toebox, heel, tongue tag, Swoosh, and outsole
The Air Jordan 1 Retro Low OG Banned will be released Summer 2026

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The Air Jordan 1 is arguably the most iconic silhouette in sneaker history, and the Banned colorway is at the heart of the appeal. In 1984, the NBA fined Jordan $1,000 for wearing a black and red colorway of his new Nike Air Ship without enough white to meet the league’s sneaker rules. Seeing a marketing opportunity, Nike inflated the fine amount to $5,000 and put out an ad with black boxes over the Air Jordan 1 that still lives in the heads of sneaker and sports fans everywhere.

The black and red colorway has been an icon for over 40 years now, and in its latest iteration, the Jumpman is giving the color combo a low-top turn with references from the 2011 Banned Air Jordan 1 Retro OG High. Just like the pair from the beginning of the last decade, a big red “X” is added to the heel and insoles of the shoe to give it a bit more banned flair.

We first got word that the Banned 1s were getting a Low retro in January, and now, official images from Jordan show the premium leather and painted “X” on the pair. Keeping it classic, the colorway features soft black leather on the toe, side panels, and tongue, with Bulls red on the toebox, heel, tongue tag, Swoosh, and outsole. A white midsole brings it all together.

The Air Jordan 1 Retro Low OG Banned will be released Summer 2026 through Nike and select Jordan retailers in-store and online. Available in full-family sizing, the retail price is set at $145 (adult), $120 (GS), $80 (PS), and $65 (TD). For all the latest Jordan news and drop info, download the Sole Retriever App.