How to Buy: Virgil Abloh Archive™ x Air Jordan 1 High OG "Alaska"

UPDATE 3.13.26 The Virgil Abloh Archives x Air Jordan 1 High OG raffle is live here for pick-up in Los Angeles at the V.A.A. World’s Fair. The raffle closes Saturday evening at 5 PM PT.

UPDATE 3.12.26 The Virgil Abloh Archives x Air Jordan 1 will debut through a series of V.A.A. World’s Fair activations beginning in Los Angeles. The first event will take place at ARCH from March 14–15, where the sneaker will be offered through an online EQL raffle specifically for Los Angeles locals. No pairs will be sold in person during the activation.

The V.A.A. World’s Fair will continue throughout March with additional stops planned in Chicago, New York, London, Paris, Hong Kong, and Tokyo, each featuring collaborations with friends and longtime creative partners of Virgil Abloh.

Following the initial activations, the Virgil Abloh Archives x Air Jordan 1 will receive a wider global launch on April 3, 2026 via Nike SNKRS and select retailers. Additional online access will also be provided through Canary Yellow ahead of the global release.

UPDATE 3.04.26 The Virgil Abloh Archive™ x Air Jordan 1 High OG "Alaska" loaded on Canadian retailer Deadstock for a April 3 release date. The pair is expected to release at Tier 0 retailers worldwide.

Make sure to stay tuned for more updates regarding release dates and official website lists. You can sign up for Virgil Abloh Archive™ updates here.

UPDATE 2.20.26 Virgil Abloh Archive™ will package the "Alaska" Air Jordan 1 High OG in a special box. The retro arrives with a "Modernism Isn't New" booklet filled with sketches and writing from the late Abloh. The pair is also expected to be limited. Enjoy a closer look at the pair via GOAT.

UPDATE 10.22.25 The "Alaska" Air Jordan 1 High OG collaboration by Off-White™ is now expected to release during the Spring 2026, according to @MrUnloved1s on X. Although the retro is set to be a rather faithful reissue of the original from 2018, it's now clear that the Air Jordan will replace Off-White™ branding on the medial profile with Virgil Abloh Archive™ messaging as was the case with the Air Force 1 Low "Sesame" collab, as seen in the first look credits to Hiroshi Fujiwara. An additional look at the modified retro has been provided by Instagram user @xcverum and yyt_snkrs.

UPDATE 08.13.25 Off-White's "Alaska" Air Jordan 1 High OG collaboration is no longer expected to release during the Holiday 2025 season. Pairs could have been delayed until early 2026, but nothing has been confirmed as of yet. For now, consider the late Virgil Abloh's pair delayed indefinitely.

Original Story As we all brace ourselves for a monumental 2025, Jordan Brand is not holding back, aiming to unleash some of its most iconic retros.

Among the anticipated releases, the Off-White x Air Jordan 1 High OG is expected to make a significant return. The pair was initially expected to be the Off White x Air Jordan 1 High OG "Euro," which was first introduced as a regional exclusive in Europe in 2018; this sneaker quickly became a highly sought-after piece within the sneaker community representing the groundbreaking collaboration between Nike and the visionary Virgil Abloh. The style, however, has since been dubbed "Alaska" for its snow-reminiscent appearance.

Rumored for a re-release around Black Friday in November 2025, this version is expected to stay faithful to its original design. It features a clean white-on-white colorway, emphasizing the meticulous craftsmanship and distinctive design elements synonymous with Off-White's collaborations with Nike. Signature details like the deconstructed look, exposed stitching, and the iconic zip tie are all expected to return, reaffirming the shoe's status as a modern classic.

Initial reports of the rumored return were made by sources at HouseOfHeat and EldenMonitors were later on Confirmed by SneakerMarketRo, as seen here.

Jordan Brand is set to honor this legacy by bringing back one of the most exclusive and sought-after sneakers in its collaboration history, ensuring that fans old and new will have the chance to own a piece of this storied partnership. Pairs are expected to land on Saturday, December 20.

Enjoy a look at the 2018 "Euro" pair credits to GOAT below as well as an expected first look credits to hanzuying, and make sure to keep your eyes locked onto our official Twitter Account for further updates.