Jordan Retro January 2026 Preview: A Sneaker Enthusiast's Guide
Jordan Brand is gearing up for another exciting year, with 2026 promising to be a big one for retro releases. Building on the success of 2025, which saw the brand unleash a plethora of highly anticipated retros, including the legendary UNDEFEATED Jordan 4, the upcoming year is poised to match, if not surpass, the previous year's heat. Get ready to dive into the world of Jordan retros with our monthly previews, starting with January's lineup.
January's Calm Before the Storm
January begins at a relatively calm pace, serving as a reset after the hectic holiday season. The spotlight shines on the Air Jordan 9 "Flint," a 2002 style making its debut retro release. This colorway, featuring a sleek "Flint" gray upper, is sure to be a hit among collectors. Additionally, fans of the Air Jordan 4 "Military Black" will be thrilled to see a new black-and-white iteration dubbed the "Flight Club." Inspired by Jordan Brand's old fan program from the late '80s and early '90s, this release adds a fresh twist to a classic silhouette.
January's Must-Have Releases
Here's a breakdown of the biggest January Jordan retros, sorted by release date:
- Air Jordan 3 GS "We Outside" (January 1st): A kids' Air Jordan 3 with a fun "We Outside" sticker, featuring subtle Nike ACG vibes in earth tones and teal accents. Full kids' sizing available.
- Jordan Spiz'ike Low Golf (January 1st): Retooled for the fairway, this style comes in two colorways, perfect for new-school golfers.
- Jordan Luka 5 "Venom" (January 8th): The official debut of the Jordan Luka 5 in a black and green "Venom" colorway, just over two weeks after its announcement.
- Air Jordan 40 "Wolf Grey" (January 8th): The Air Jordan 40 takes on a clean "Wolf Grey" look, pairing white leather and canvas with a grey suede toe cap.
- Air Jordan 4 "Flight Club" (January 17th): Inspired by Jordan Brand's newsletter, this black-and-white colorway features custom tongue branding and a stitched toe cap, available in full family sizing.
- Air Jordan 9 "Flint" (January 24th): The 2002 Air Jordan 9 "Flint" makes its retro debut, following the success of the "Cool Grey" 9s in March 2025.
- Air Jordan 1 Low OG "Medium Olive" (January 31st): Closing out the month, this colorway evokes Travis Scott shoe vibes without the resale markup.
Stay tuned for more Jordan retros and keep an eye on our release dates page for the latest updates. Happy collecting!
