Outside of the Chicago Bulls, UNC Tar Heels-themed Air Jordan's are some of the most popular of all-time. There’s just something about that light shade of blue that really attracts people’s attention. Its latest appearance will happen later this year on the Air Jordan 1 Retro Low OG “UNC.”
Coming in white, dark powder blue, and black, this AJ 1 Low mirrors classic color combos seen on the OG Air Jordan 9 and 10, rather than the recent models. While Dark Powder Blue is only a slightly darker shade of blue from University Blue, it’s enough to separate this UNC-themed AJ 1 Low OG from the AJ 1 High OG released in 2021. Coming in original Air Jordan 1 construction, this pair features an all-leather upper, with “Black Toe” color blocking. Black and blue overlays are paired with white underlays for a clean look. More black hits are found via laces, tongue, and lining. Finishing this pair off is a white midsole and dark powder blue colored solid rubber outsole.
The Air Jordan 1 Retro Low OG UNC was originally set to release on July 29th, 2022. After a small delay, it will now release on September 28th. It will drop at Nike as well as select Jordan Brand retailers worldwide, both online and in-store. Coming in men’s and gradeschool sizing, retail is set at $130 for men. Check out our Jordan release calendar, and keep it locked to our Twitter and the Sole Retriever mobile app. If you're looking for a more in-depth breakdown of the Air Jordan 1 and upcoming releases, check out our Air Jordan 1 Buyers Guide and our Air Jordan 1 Release Dates Page.
Air Jordan 1 Retro Low OG "UNC"
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Steve Jaconetta is the Head of Content based out of Connecticut. An encyclopedia for sneaker releases, he's covered the industry for over fifteen years. His stops have included Sole Collector, Complex, and StockX, to name a few. He considers the Air Jordan 11 Concord the greatest sneaker of all time and has a strong affection for 80s pop culture. Email: steve@soleretriever.com
