Some colourways don’t just make a return, they carry a whole load of history with them. And in 2026, Jordan Brand is bringing one of its most controversial stories back into rotation with the Air Jordan 1 Low OG ‘Banned’.
If you know, you know. The ‘Banned’ nickname traces back to 1985, when the NBA famously outlawed Michael Jordan’s black-and-red Air Ships. Rob Strasser took that controversy and spun it into an ingenious marketing campaign for the Air Jordan 1. Decades later, that same rebellious energy still hits, and now it’s landing in a low-top form built for everyday wear.