The Air Jordan 6 'White Infrared' returns in 2026, and it sits closer to the original than the previous retros. For the first time since 1991, the Air Jordan 6 White Infrared carries Nike Air branding on the heel again. The release is expected in early November.
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The model celebrates its 35th anniversary this year. Jordan Brand marks the occasion with the colorway Michael Jordan wore to win his first NBA title in 1991. The official colorway is White/Light Crimson-Black, with style code CT8529-105.
Back to the 1991 shape
The white upper gets black details, while the bright infrared returns on the midsole, among other spots. A familiar look. The difference is in the small things.
Those details carry a lot of weight on this model. The Jordan 6 is the shoe MJ wore to secure his first championship, which puts the 'Infrared' version high on many collectors' lists. Every retro gets compared closely to the 1991 pair.
The 2010 and 2014 retros swapped Nike Air for a Jumpman logo on the heel. The silhouette drew criticism as well: those versions visibly drifted from the 1991 mold. According to early reports, this Air Jordan 6 White Infrared moves closer to the original in shape and proportions. The infrared shade is also said to stay true to the original colour.
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A European retail price has not been announced yet, and the exact EU release date is still to be confirmed. The pair is expected to drop via Nike SNKRS and select Jordan retailers. It marks the first return of this colorway in twelve years. A Jordan 6 'Carmine' is already expected for 2027 as well.
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