The Air Jordan 1 Mid Puts A New Spin On Neopolitan Coloring
What to know
ClosetKept AI- Air Jordan 1 Mid features Neopolitan-inspired coloring with embroidered Swoosh using negative space design
- Priced at $145, approximately $45 cheaper than Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG
- Releasing September 7, 2026 at Nike.com and select retailers
- Not the first AJ1 Mid iteration with Neopolitan palette; design advances previous versions
In the peak of the sneaker boom, the Air Jordan 1 Mid offered a “close but no cigar” consolation for those who struck out on its Retro High OG counterpart, a frequent use case as the originals so frequent sold out almost as quickly as they came to light. To put it mildly, we’re in a cooler era for the AJ1, but if you’re looking for similar style at around $45 cheaper, the Mid is still your huckleberry.
Over the years, we’ve seen Nike reach for Neapolitan combinations frequently on the more playful side of their roster, often scooped onto the Nike Dunk given its history with the palette by way of Stussy. This isn’t the Air Jordan 1 Mid’s first take on the sugary layout either, but the pair at hand advances the ball with an embroidered Swoosh that makes clever use of negative space to create its core branding.
Look for this Air Jordan 1 Mid at local retailers and Nike.com in short order, clocking in at $145.
