Air Jordan 1 High ’85 “Bred” Releases February 2025

The Air Jordan 1 High ’85 “Bred” in the infamous Black and Red color scheme will be released on February 14, 2025, during NBA All-Star Weekend. A fan favorite and a classic, the shoes will retain their OG color blocking and be the closest to the original shape compared to the 1985 rendition, and retails for $250.

Jordan Brand’s Air Jordan 1 High ’85 series continues to thrive. This is the brand’s rendition of the Jordan 1 receiving a makeover, making it close to the 1985 build. Throughout the years, we have seen original colorways applied to the model, player exclusives and new color schemes. However, we received confirmation from our sources that the “Bred” Air Jordan 1 High ’85 will be released during Spring 2025.

The last time the shoes launched in OG form was in 2016. However, it was the Retro High OG version. This time around, the overall mold will mimic the 1985 build.

History of the Air Jordan 1 Bred

The “Bred,” also known as “Black and Red,” has been released multiple times throughout the years, including in high, low, and mid-top forms, pairs with a strap, and even in the AJKO form. The shoes were first released in 1985, and the colorway, along with Michael Jordan’s playing style and Nike’s “Banned” marketing, helped the model reach $55 million in sales and sales of around 3-4 million pairs.

In 1995, a retro was born! For the first time, the model and the signature “Bred” colorway returned to retailers. For years, the shoes were thought to be released in 1994. However, Scollard23 debunked the date (and brought it to our attention), noting the production dates and knowing the shoes could not be produced, shipped, and sold in time for 1994. One of two colorways, the shoes launched alongside the “Chicago” pair. When the retro release came, it didn’t receive the same praise as the original, eventually going on sale for as low as $20.

2001 brought us another retro of the pair, which received a positive reception. The shoes came at the right time, and fans of MJ in the line would skip school to buy since, at the time, releases typically came on a Wednesday. However, purists would notice that the shape wasn’t close to the original pair, and this would not change until later years.

In 2008, Jordan Brand tinkered with the Air Jordan 1 by adding a strap to the ankle. One of the pairs that was available to the public was the iconic “Black and Red” color scheme.

Three years later, in 2011, Jordan Brand launched the self-titled “Banned” Air Jordan 1. This pair was an outlet release because JB got the date wrong on the insoles. Furthermore, the heels displayed a large X and came with special packaging. Two years later, in 2013, the brand launched a regular version of the “Bred” Jordan 1, which excited many.

Jordan Brand introduced a new low-top version of the “Bred” Jordan 1. The shoes featured the original branding, including Nike Air on the tongues and the Wings on the heels. Upon its debut, the pair was overlooked and went on sale. However, currently, they go for around $500-$600, depending on the size.

2016 was a special year for the colorway, as Jordan Brand introduced two versions of the shoe. What many hold as a collector’s piece is the “Remastered” version, which, so far, is the closest to the original build. Jordan Brand would also push the “Banned” nickname, knowing the Air Ship was banned shoe (see below for more details).

The same year, we saw a limited release of a Satin version. The shoe was limited to 501 pairs, each individually numbered on the liner and released on October 18th, 2016, the same date as the letter Michael Jordan received from the NBA 32 years prior. It was exclusively available at 108 Wooster St. in New York City via a pop-up.

Five years later, Jordan Brand introduced the “Reimagined” series, with the “Black/Red” Jordan 1 being the first pair to be released. Instead of using leather, Jordan Brand constructed the shoes with patent leather, which is why they are called “Bred Patent.”

The last time we saw the color options applied to the silhouette release was in 2023. Jordan Brand again released the “Satin Bred” Jordan 1, but this time, it was a general release and available in women’s sizes. The shoes didn’t receive the same reception as in 2016 and eventually would go on sale.

Bred or Banned?

For years, Jordan Brand called the Air Jordan 1 in the Black and Red colorway “Banned.” The NBA banned a pair of shoes that Michael Jordan wore in 1984. However, it wasn’t the Air Jordan 1 but the Air Ship. This was debunked years ago by MJO23DAN, who went through photos and matched the dates. Michael Jordan would go on to wear his Air Jordan 1 in the now-known “Bred” colorway and would get finned $5,000 every game. Nike, who saw this as a marketing ploy, opted to pay the bill for MJ as long as he kept wearing the shoes.

For years, Jordan Brand called the Air Jordan 1 in the Black and Red colorway “Banned.” The NBA banned a pair of shoes that Michael Jordan wore in 1984. However, it wasn’t the Air Jordan 1 but the Air Ship. This was debunked years ago by MJO23DAN, who went through photos and matched the dates. Michael Jordan would go on to wear his Air Jordan 1 in the now-known “Bred” colorway and would get finned $5,000 every game. Nike, who saw this as a marketing ploy, opted to pay the bill for MJ as long as he kept wearing the shoes.

Fast-forward to 2011, when Jordan Brand released its first self-titled “Banned” colorway of the Air Jordan 1. The shoes were known for their superior leather quality. However, they would be released exclusively via outlets. The reason for the outlet release? Jordan Brand made an error on the insoles. They featured the date October 18, 1985, which was incorrect. The NBA witnessed Jordan wearing the shoes on October 18, 1984. To further the theme, the shoes came with Black X’s on the heels.

The last time we saw the “Banned” moniker attached to the Jordan 1 was in 2016.

True to the 1985 Pair

Coming dressed in the iconic Black, Varsity Red, and White color scheme. The shoes will feature the ’85 build, which means they are slightly taller than their Retro High OG counterpart; the Swoosh is slightly larger and has a sleeker toe. Constructed with leather throughout, Black adorns the panels, wraps the toe, collar, laces, tongue, and Wings branding on the ankle. Highlighting the shoes, Varsity Red fills in the Swoosh logos, overlays, around the heels, across the toe box, and the rubber outsole. Completing the look is a White midsole. Each pair will have additional laces, a hang tag, and original packaging.

Air Jordan 1 High 85 Bred Release Date

The Air Jordan 1 High ’85 “Bred” will be released at select Jordan Brand retailers and online via Nike.com on February 14, 2025, to celebrate NBA All-Star Weekend. The retail price is $250. We will keep you in the loop as soon as we have more updates.

The “Bred” Air Jordan 1 High ’85 holds an iconic status, revered by enthusiasts and collectors alike. With its imminent release in Spring 2025, Nike is set to captivate aficionados once more by staying true to the shoe’s legendary design. Bringing back the OG color blocking and meticulously recreating the original silhouette from 1985, this release is sure to evoke nostalgia while appealing to a new generation of sneaker enthusiasts. Priced at $200, the Jordan 1 High ’85 “Bred” stands as a testament to the legacy of Michael Jordan’s signature line and solidifies its place as a timeless classic.

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Update (11/6/24): More retailer photos have arrived of the “Bred” Jordan 1 High 85 via JD Sports.

Here is a first look at the 2025 Air Jordan 1 High ’85 “Bred.”

The “Bred” Air Jordan 1 High ’85 is expected to retail for $250, according to brandon1an and Sneaker Market RO.

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