Air Jordan 6 “Cap & Gown” Expected Summer 2026

Although Jordan Brand is on a constant pursuit for the pinnacle expression of performance basketball footwear, the eponymous imprint also pays some attention to storytelling through fashionable retro product. Over the last handful of years, the company has launched "Cap & Gown" footwear with elevated materials and sleek aesthetics. Come Summer 2026, the Air Jordan 6 is scheduled to join the growing lineup.

Reported by Sneaker Files and X user @zSneakerHeadz, the news arrives as the sixth Air Jordan silhouette has been enjoying some time away from the spotlight. Tinker Hatfield's design, however, will celebrate its 35th anniversary throughout 2026, which is likely why the sneaker is quickly amassing a release roster for the occasion. The elegant "Cap & Gown" makeover further indicates the importance of the year.

Speculative mock-ups of the two-tone AJ6 depict the pair with a "Black" nubuck across the bulk of its upper. Accents at the hind-foot and tongue opt for a silver finish, which also takes over the trim found on overlays throughout the profiles. Underfoot, the color story is expected to stay the same with angular midsole details bringing some of the top-half's metallic finish below.

Stay tuned for firm Nike.com/Jordan release details. As you wait for the special occasion-appropriate retro, bookmark House of Heat°'s dedicated Jordan Release Dates Calendar.