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The Virgil Abloh Archive x Air Jordan 1 Collab Comes With Special Packaging

Here's a closer look at the V.A.A. x Air Jordan 1 High.

VAA x Air Jordan 1 High
The V.A.A. x Air Jordan 1 is expected to release with special packaging. Via @prm.cotd

One of the most sought-after Air Jordan collaborations of all time is reportedly returning soon.

According to leaks from @Sneakermarketro and then @Zsneakerheadz on Instagram, the Off-White x Air Jordan 1 High is making its way back to retailers this holiday season in the "Euro" colorway. A sneaker industry source confirmed with Complex that Jordan Brand is planning to bring back the Off-White x Air Jordan 1 toward the end of 2025. There are currently no images of the purported release, and the shoe pictured above is the 2018 version of the collab.

The Off-White x Air Jordan 1 High collab was designed by the late Virgil Abloh and was introduced as part of his multi-shoe collection dubbed "The Ten" in 2017. The initial release reimagined the classic "Chicago" colorway of Michael Jordan's signature shoe by deconstructing the silhouette, including exposing the foam on the collar and removing the stitching on various parts of the upper and on the Swoosh logos. The sneaker also comes with Off-White's signature zip tie and "Air" branding on the midsole.

Complex reached out to Jordan Brand for a comment on the possibility of an upcoming Off-White x Air Jordan 1, but the brand has yet to respond.

UPDATE (09/04): Hiroshi Fujiwara seemingly confirmed the return of the "Euro" Off-White x Air Jordan 1 today, as the designer was spotted in an updated version of the shoe. The latest retro now has "V.A.A. for Nike" branding stamped on the medial side that replaces the original "Off-White for Nike" text. A firm release date for the shoe has yet to be announced by the brand, but check back soon for updates.

UPDATE (12/10): Leaker account @prm.cotd on Instagram has shared new images of the upcoming V.A.A. x Air Jordan 1 High, revealing that the project will come with special packaging. Per @zSneakerheadz, the collab is slated to release on March 28.

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