Overview
- Reputable leakers zSneakerHeadz and MrUnloved1s sparked reports that the ‘Royal’ will re-release in Holiday 2026, coverage echoed by HotNewHipHop, British GQ and WWD.
- The 2026 pair is described as an OG-style build with an all-leather upper and Nike Air cushioning rather than the exact ’85 construction used on some recent AJ1s.
- Product details reported include classic black and varsity royal color blocking with a vintage-cream midsole and a royal outsole.
- WWD reports the release window as October through December 2026, with pricing unconfirmed and an expected rollout via Nike SNKRS and select stockists.
- The ‘Royal’ last retroed in 2017 to heavy demand, while the suede ‘Royal Reimagined’ from 2023 underperformed, and Jordan Brand has not yet issued an official announcement.