May 2026 opens with Jordan Brand leaning into performance adaptations of its core retros. The month of releases begins on May 1st, with a series of reworked silhouettes built specifically for sport, headlined by the Air Jordan 11 Low and Jordan Legacy 312 Low, both redesigned for the gridiron in cleated form. At the same time, the Air Jordan 1 Low OG Retro “Chicago” transitions to the golf course, arriving in both a traditional spiked version and a mule-style option. It’s a clear signal that the brand is continuing to expand its heritage models beyond lifestyle into more functional categories, while maintaining its steady run of retro updates.
A kids-exclusive Air Jordan 4 “Black Infrared” is also expected to arrive on May 1st, adding to an already busy opening day on the Air Jordan Release Dates Calendar.
Jordan Brand continues to celebrate Michael Jordan's long-standing love of golf by reimagining popular Air Jordan basketball shoes for the green. The latest sees the original "Chicago" Air Jordan 1 Low as a spiked golf shoe.
Jordan Brand continues to translate its most iconic silhouettes into gridiron-ready designs, with the Air Jordan 11 Low “Anthracite” US Football Cleat scheduled to release in Summer 2026.
Thanks to Michael Jordan's on-court legacy, Jordan Brand will always be a basketball company at its core. Yet, as evidenced by the industry-shifting Brazil CBF partnership for the 2026 World Cup™, the Jumpman logo is no longer bound to just […]
Jordan Brand continues to lean into its youth lineup with the Air Jordan 4 "Black & Infrared 23," a kids-exclusive release that brings a bold mix of heritage and modern color blocking to the iconic silhouette. Set to release on May 1st, the […]
On May 2, the Air Jordan 1 Low OG Retro “Banned” (Bred) returns, bringing with it one of the most referenced stories in the brand’s history. The black and red colorway is tied to the NBA’s 1985 uniform regulations, when Michael Jordan was fined for wearing non-compliant footwear early in his career. While the Nike Air Ship was central to those early penalties, the narrative has long been associated with the Air Jordan 1, helping define the “Banned” identity. Its return in low-top form keeps that legacy intact with the familiar black and red blocking, continuing a long line of retro storytelling tied to the original release.
Jordan Brand shifts into themed releases as the month progresses. May 9 sees the arrival of a special Air Jordan 11 Low for Mother’s Day, continuing the brand’s annual run of family-focused drops. A week later, on May 16, a dual release brings the Nike Air-branded Air Jordan 3 “World’s Best Dad” and the (also Nike Air-branded) Air Jordan 3 “Brazil.” The former continues the celebratory theme, while the latter aligns with a broader global push as Jordan Brand builds momentum in Brazil ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Both releases continue the brand’s consistent use of retro models to tell new stories across different audiences.
Jordan Brand’s lineup continues to grow, and 2026 will see both Mother’s and Father’s Day honored with special-edition sneakers. Following news of a “World’s Best Dad” Air Jordan 3, the brand will also be releasing a new Air Jordan 11 Low “Mother’s […]
It’s all in the family for Jordan Brand in 2026. After the recent Air Jordan 4 Mother’s Day tribute and the upcoming “Family Affair” Air Jordan 3 and “Bloodline” Air Jordan 12, the brand is now paying tribute to the other half of the parental […]
Jordan Brand's celebration of the Brazil continues with an Air Jordan 3 retro.
One of the most anticipated moments of the month arrives on May 22, when two major collaborations are set to release on the same day. Nigel Sylvester’s Air Jordan 4 “Brick After Brick” lands alongside Travis Scott’s pink-accented Air Jordan 1 Low OG. Both names carry strong momentum, and the overlap creates a rare direct comparison between two of the year’s most in-demand sneakers. With Sylvester’s ongoing “Bike Air” rollout and Travis Scott’s continued run on the low-top Air Jordan 1, the date shapes up as one of the most competitive on the calendar and a key moment across upcoming Air Jordan release dates.
UPDATE 04.29.2026 Nigel Sylvester and Jordan Brand have confirmed that the 'Brick After Brick' Air Jordan 4 collab will be releasing on May 22.
Travis Scott and Jordan Brand have worked on handfuls of collaborations since beginning a partnership in 2017. Although "La Flame" has reimagined several silhouettes, he's most synonymous with the Air Jordan 1—both in High and Low OG variants. […]
The month wraps with a pair of notable retros. The Air Jordan 12 “Bloodline” finally arrives after a prolonged cycle of announcements and delays, bringing closure to one of the more drawn-out releases in recent memory. Shortly after, the retro of the Air Jordan 4 “Toro Bravo” returns on May 30, completed without Nike Air branding, bringing back one of the silhouette’s most recognizable red-based colorways to close the month.
Yet to be confirmed for the month, but expected to release, is the women ’s-exclusive Air Jordan 6 “Sail/Neutral Olive,” adding another retro option to an already packed schedule.
Initially teased several years ago, the Air Jordan 12 “Bloodline” has taken a winding road to retail. First leaked as part of the brand’s 40th Anniversary plans, the colorway was reportedly greenlit for production before being shelved in favor […]
Another day, another Jordan Brand release confirmed for 2026. Reports of the Air Jordan 4 "Toro Bravo" returning May 2, 2026 have been confirmed via retailer images of the 2026 pair.
Jordan Brand carries that momentum into June. Supreme is set to reunite with the Jumpman for a new collection, while the 2017 Air Jordan 1 High OG “Sail” will return in low-top form. The brand’s Bin 23 line is also slated to make a comeback with a super-limited Air Jordan 3. Elsewhere, two archival releases are set to reappear: the Air Jordan 5 “Black/University Blue” and the Air Jordan 7 “Miro.”
For a full breakdown of upcoming Jumpman drops, check our real-time Air Jordan Release Dates Calendar.
In other Jordan news, the brand has been busy in April, unveiling a slew of college-exclusive Air Jordan 14s.
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