The 2025 Air Jordan 1 ‘UNC Reimagined’ Has Been Locked In
As we approach the May 10 release date, early eComm imagery has emerged of the anticipated Air Jordan 1 'UNC'. Peruse the shots below and stay locked for more details.
While the Air Jordan 1 'UNC Reimagined' hasn't been announced by Jordan Brand yet, on-foot shots have emerged. Peruse them below and stay locked for further details.
More imagery has emerged, with just two months to go until the 'UNC' hits shelves.
We're still months away from the May 10 release, but more imagery of the Air Jordan 1 'UNC Reimagined' has emerged. This set has given us the best look yet at the faux-aged details, like the cracked leather and yellowed midsole. No other details have emerged from Jordan Brand surrounding the 'UNC' retro, but stay locked to Sneaker Freaker to keep updated.
Jordan Brand continue their ‘Reimagined’ series with the Air Jordan 1 ‘UNC Reimagined.’ First teased last year, we now have our first look at the design, courtesy of . Featuring a faux-aged treatment characteristic of the ‘Reimagined’ line, the ‘UNC’ model utilises cracked leather on the ankle collar and yellowed midsoles. Word on the street is that these will make on appearance on May 10 in a full size run. As always, keep it locked to Sneaker Freaker for updates.
Further details are emerging for the 2025 Air Jordan 1 'UNC', this time stating that they'll come in a box similar to the 2023's 'Lost and Found'. There will be one key difference though: the colours are set to be flipped. Jordan Brand are yet to confirm the return of the 'UNC', but stay locked to Sneaker Freaker to keep updated.
The rumour of an Air Jordan 1 'UNC' retro circulated at the beginning of July, slating the OG for a return in 2025. Now, fresh details have emerged from the same source, stating that the 'UNC Reimagined' will feature aged details. We suspect the faux-vintage vibes will be similar to that of the 'Lost and Found' that touched down last year. The upper may feature cracked leather, while the midsole and nylon may be yellowed.
Mid-2025 is still the current release window, but Jordan Brand are yet to officially announce any info. Stay locked to Sneaker Freaker to keep updated.
Jordan Brand have been putting plenty of steam behind their Reimagined series, with a plethora of iconic colourways already on the cards for a rework. Upcoming in 2024 is the legendary ‘Black Toe’, which has been altered slightly to exude a faux-vintage vibe with ‘Air Jordan’ scripted lateral branding instead of the usual Wings logo. When Jordan Brand Reimagine one of their icons, it can mean anything from crafting fake aging to completely changing the materials. The latest to get a retro rework is the iconic Air Jordan 1 ‘UNC’, which hasn’t been seen since 2015.
The Air Jordan 1 ‘UNC’ is one of the OG colourways of Michael Jordan’s signature line; however, it was originally dubbed ‘Dark Powder Blue’ and it eventually got its name because of the colour association with the GOAT’s time at the University of North Carolina. Since releasing in 1985, the ‘UNC’ has only been seen a handful of times, touching down in 2003 and later in 2015. Virgil Abloh also dropped a variation of the ‘UNC’ for his long-running collaboration with Nike.
So far, the Air Jordan 1 ‘UNC Reimagined’ is slated for mid-2025, but Jordan Brand are yet to official confirm any info surrounding this return and there's no word on what the upcoming ‘UNC Reimagined’ could look like as of yet.
