'Black Toe Reimagined' Air Jordan 1s Come in Special Packaging

In addition to the possible “Black Toe” Air Jordan 1 Low release, Jordan Brand may also be bringing back the original colorway in its high-top form.

Early rumors from @jfgrails on Instagram suggest that the “Black Toe” Air Jordan 1 High is on the schedule for a 2023 release. According to the account, the forthcoming drop is part of the brand’s so-called “Reimagined” series and will feature a vintage look much like this year’s version of the “Chicago” Jordan 1. The mockup photo shared by the account depicts the shoe featuring cracked leather uppers predominantly on the ankle collar, although it’s not confirmed if the retail pair will look this way.

The “Black Toe” Air Jordan 1 High debuted in 1985 and was last available in 2016.

There are no concrete release details available for this “Black Toe” Air Jordan 1 High Reimagined, but we’ll keep you updated with new developments in the months ahead.

UPDATE (01/30): Sources have confirmed to Complex Sneaker that the upcoming “Black Toe Reimagined” Air Jordan 1 High will feature “Air Jordan” branding on the ankle, similar to the version that Jordan had over his shoulder in the original photoshoot of the shoe in the mid-’90s. It’s also been revealed that the materials on the upper will remain unchanged. Stay tuned for updates, including a first look, in the coming months.

UPDATE (02/22): According to @zSneakerheadz on Instagram, the “Black Toe Reimagined” Air Jordan 1 High will now release on Oct. 18 for $180. The specific date coincides with Jordan Brand’s “Banned Day,” which commemorates the day that the NBA banned Michael Jordan from wearing the Nike Air Ship in 1984 due to not meeting the league’s color guidelines.

UPDATE (05/10): Thanks to @Knowing_kicks on Instagram, we now have an early look at the upcoming “Black Toe Reimagined” Air Jordan 1 High. The images reveal new details on the ankle collar including the “Air Jordan” branding replacing the iconic Wings logo on the lateral side. This version also features a black tongue instead of the white used on previous retros. As of now, the pair is rumored to drop on Oct. 18 for $180.

UPDATE (09/06): Nike’s official product images of the upcoming “Black Toe Reimagined” Air Jordan 1 leaked today. The photos show a special box that will accompany the snakers.

Air Jordan 1 “Black Toe Reimagined,” image via Nike