Quick Facts
- Starting with the removable sheath, the side panels are covered in premium textured leather, like it was taken straight off the back of a rhino
- The quilted front cover is classic Air Jordan 16, with stretchy mesh on the back and what looks to be more premium leather on the base of the shoe underneath
- The Air Jordan 16 Retro Black Pack will be released October 3, 2026
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The Jordan holiday calendar is heating up. From Knicks-colored Jordan 8s to the classic Air Jordan 1 High in royal blue and black, and a new Howard University Jordan 1 Low collab. Beyond the single-digit classics, though, the Jumpman is also giving particular attention to four pairs in the teens, all covered in black reptile skin.
Jordan Completes the Black Pack with a New 16
The Air Jordan 16 Retro Black Pack is the fourth and final pair previewed from the holiday-ready Black Pack, following a black and grey snakeskin pair of 15s, an ostrich-covered pair of 14s, and a pitch-black pebbled lizard texture on the lace panel of a 17. The reptilian theme continues onto the 16, but with only two quick preview images, it’s hard to tell just how much animal print sits between the premium black leather and mesh.
Starting with the removable sheath, the side panels are covered in premium textured leather, like it was taken straight off the back of a rhino. The quilted front cover is classic Air Jordan 16, with stretchy mesh on the back and what looks to be more premium leather on the base of the shoe underneath. The toecap shines in black patent leather, but without a clear look at the shoe under the sheath, we’re still waiting to see the rest.
Air Jordan 16 Retro Black Pack Release Details
The Air Jordan 16 Retro Black Pack will be released October 2, 2026 through select Jordan retailers in-store and online. Available in unisex sizing, the retail price is set at $240. For all the latest Air Jordan retro news and drop info, make sure to download the Sole Retriever App.
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