'Black Infrared' Air Jordan 6 Rumored to Release in 2026 Michael Jordan's first championship shoe is rumored to return next year.
One of the most significant Air Jordans in Michael Jordan's illustrious career is reportedly returning in 2026. According to leakers @Brandon1an and @Sneakermarketro on X, the "Black Infrared" Air Jordan 6 will re-release during the spring season next year. The sneaker was famously worn by MJ in 1991 during his first NBA championship run with the Chicago Bulls. There are no leaked images of the purported retro at the time of writing and the pair pictured above is the '19 version. According to the leaked info, the shoe will be true to the original 1991 form with "Nike Air" branding on the heel. The sneaker will don a black nubuck upper offset by infrared hits on the lace lock, the spoiler on the heel, and the midsole. The 2026 version of the "Black Infrared" Jordan 6 will be the third time the style has featured "Nike Air" branding on the heel since the original '91 drop, including in 2000 and 2019. Check back for concrete rele...