Air Jordan 1 High OG 'Royal' 2026: Release, Design and Fit

The Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG 'Royal' (2026) is the return of the black and royal blue Air Jordan 1, scheduled for 10 October 2026. It matters because the colourway returns on the standard High OG shape, with the black and blue palette of the 1985 original.

The pair is live now at PUSHAS as the Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG 'Royal' (2026), and it sits with every other release in the Air Jordan collection. If you are comparing Jordan 1 Highs, the wider Air Jordan 1 High range is the place to start.

The 2026 release: Air Jordan 1 High OG 'Royal' at a glance

Sneaker News, Complex and House of Heat each give 10 October 2026 as the release date for the Air Jordan 1 High OG 'Royal'. Sneaker News and Complex both report that the launch runs through Nike SNKRS and select retailers. House of Heat and Sneaker News list the style code as IQ5495-005.

The Royal colourway began with the first Air Jordan 1 run in 1985, according to Complex and Nice Kicks. Sneaker News and House of Heat both name 2017 as the last leather release, and a suede 'Reimagined' pair came out in 2023.

Design: black, royal blue and white

In the PUSHAS photos, the colour split is clear. The side panels are black leather, and the laces are black. Royal blue covers the toe box, the heel, the ankle collar and the Swoosh. The midsole is white, and the outsole is blue, so the blue carries from the upper down to the ground.

On the ankle collar you can see the Wings logo, and the tongue carries a blue Nike Air tag. The leather in the close-up photos has a slightly textured look, and the contrast between black and blue stays sharp from the toe to the heel.

Shape and packaging: a standard High OG

Sneaker News and House of Heat both state that this pair is built on the traditional High OG shape and not the High '85 cut.

The box is part of the story. Complex and House of Heat both report that it shows a young Michael Jordan in the Royal Air Jordan 1, and Sneaker News and Complex both say the image comes from a mid-1980s photoshoot of Jordan.

Lineage: from 1985 to the 2023 Reimagined

The Royal has come back more than once. Sneaker News and House of Heat both name 2017 as the last leather release, and Complex and Nice Kicks both describe the 2023 'Reimagined' pair as a suede version. If you are weighing it against other recent Jordan 1 stories, our history of the Air Jordan 1 gives the wider background.

That lineage frames the 2026 pair. This release returns to the black and royal colourway on the standard High OG shape, as the outlets above describe it.

How it fits and wears

Fit depends on your foot shape and the Jordan sizes you already own. Check the complete Jordan 1 size guide before you choose, and compare it with the sizes you wear in other High OG releases.

For styling, treat the shoe as a two-colour statement. Try it with straight-leg black or indigo denim, a plain white or grey tee and a black jacket, so the blue toe and heel stay the focus. Try washed grey sweats with the white midsole, and a royal blue or navy knit to echo the Swoosh.

Built for the details: a quick guide

Shoe detail	In the photos	The look
Upper	Black leather side panels with royal blue overlays	Try black denim, a white tee and a black jacket
Midsole and outsole	White midsole and blue outsole	Try washed grey sweats and a plain tee
Collar and tongue	Wings logo and blue Nike Air tongue tag	Try a navy knit with indigo denim

Live now at PUSHAS

Stock as of 18 October 2026. The Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG 'Royal' (2026) is live in 14 sizes. Every pair is authenticated by hand, so you can shop with confidence. The live listing shows the current price. Find it on the Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG 'Royal' (2026) page.

Want more context before you choose? Our guide to the best Air Jordan 1 High OG releases sits alongside this pair.

FAQ

When does the Jordan 1 Royal 2026 release?

Sneaker News, Complex and House of Heat give 10 October 2026 as the release date, through Nike SNKRS and select retailers.

Does the Air Jordan 1 High OG Royal fit true to size?

Fit depends on your foot shape and the Jordan sizes you already own; check the complete Jordan 1 size guide before you choose.

What colours is the Jordan 1 High OG Royal?

In the PUSHAS photos it has black leather side panels and black laces, royal blue on the toe box, heel, ankle collar and Swoosh, a white midsole and a blue outsole.

When was the Jordan 1 Royal last released?

Sneaker News and House of Heat name 2017 as the last leather release, and a suede 'Reimagined' pair came out in 2023.

How do you style the Jordan 1 Royal?

Try it with black or indigo denim, a plain white or grey tee and a black jacket, and let the blue toe and heel stand out.