Air Jordan 1 Low ’85 “Royal” Release Canceled

The Air Jordan 1 Low ’85 “Royal” is part of Jordan Brand’s 2025 collection and will be made in low-top form, true to the original build for the first time. It will be released on February 22, 2025, and retail for $160.

Jordan Brand continues its strong Spring 2025 collection with another pair on the horizon. Building on the brand’s heritage, we have the Air Jordan 1 Low ’85 “Royal” launching. While an original color scheme, this marks the second time the theme will be used on the low-top silhouette. The first time was in 2015, but it landed on the Retro Low OG. For 2025, we have the truest to the original build, retaining the “Royal” theme.

Releases Through the Years

The shoes were released multiple times throughout the years, with different variations available. Some models, like mid-top and Alpha, but as for the main renditions, it was released nine times. As mentioned, the “Royal” Air Jordan 1 was first released in 1985 and was a high-top. The pair’s first retro took place in 2001, and it took 12 more years to see another retro, which took place in 2013. In 2015, the first low-top version debuted.

A year later, in 2016, Jordan Brand tinkered with a new model, the Jordan 1 Ultra High, which came in the “Royal” theme. Following that, in 2017, the Jordan 1 Retro High OG was released, which instantly sold out and gave the fans what they wanted. The pair would go through a new look, this time with the debut of the Air Jordan 1 Flyknit and didn’t receive the same reception as the OG. The same year, Jordan Brand dropped a very limited “Satin Royal” pair, available only at Walter’s in Atlanta and Active Athlete in Houston. As for the final launch, 2023 brought us the “Royal Reimagined,” another pair that didn’t do well and went on sale.

The 2025 release of the Air Jordan 1 Low “Royal,” it comes dressed in a Black, Royal, and Summit White color scheme. The shoes will feature Black leather on the base with the same shade on the liner, eyestays, around the toe box, laces, tongue, and Wings on the heels. Highlighted the pair, we have Royal Blue on the Swoosh, Nike Air tongue branding, toe box, and the rubber outsole. Summit White fills in the midsole. As for the build, the overall shape will come close to the 1985 low-top, with a slightly larger Swoosh and modifications to the toe box. Each pair will come with extra laces, original packaging, and a hangtag.

Air Jordan 1 Low 85 Royal Release Date

The Air Jordan 1 Low 85 “Royal” will be released at select Jordan Brand retailers and online via Nike.com on February 22nd, 2025. The retail price is $160. Once we have more details, we will keep you in the loop.

In conclusion, the “Royal” Air Jordan 1 Low ’85 stands as a significant milestone in Jordan Brand’s 2025 collection, reintroducing the iconic silhouette in its original low-top form for the first time. Slated for release in the Spring of 2025 with a retail price of $160, this iteration pays homage to the shoe’s rich heritage while offering fans a chance to experience its classic design in a new light. With its timeless aesthetic and authentic construction, the “Royal” rendition is sure to capture the hearts of sneaker enthusiasts and Jordan aficionados alike, marking a memorable addition to any collection and reaffirming the enduring legacy of the Air Jordan 1.

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Update (10/10/24): The “Royal” Air Jordan 1 Low 85 release has been canceled.

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