The Oregon sneaker brand’s subsidiary Jumpman is all set to commemorate its 40th anniversary next year with the re-release of its famous Air Jordan 1 High “Shattered Backboard” variation.

According to @zSneakerheadz on Instagram, the "French Blue" Air Jordan 12 will return to shelves next summer. The style originally released in April 2004 and was intended to be a Wizards-inspired color scheme for Michael Jordan's final run in Washington. Jordan would retire in 2003, however, a year before the sneaker's release.

These 1996-inspired Air Jordans bring back a classic, commemorated design with updated details to make these shoes even more comfortable and long lasting. Now available for $200 in men's U.S. sizes 7 through 18 (women's 8.5 to 19.5), these newly released retro Air Jordan 12s are bound to draw eyes.

The upcoming year will be pivotal for the sneaker industry - especially Nike and Jordan Brand. While no company will ever dethrone the iconic American sportswear brands, they can continue to chip away at their fanbase.

Two others said, “These are the most comfortable pair of Jordans ever and the color is cool too," and, “The lightest most comfortable AJ 1’s I own!! Wish there were more colors.”

There’s not many sneakers more recognizable than the historic Air Jordan 1, the shoe that started this whole sneaker craze when Michael Jordan and Nike changed the world in 1985. The “Chicago” colorway is engrained is every sneaker fan’s mind as a timeless silhouette and come 2025,

If you’re a sneakerhead, you’re likely aware of the legendary status the Air Jordan 4 holds in the world of kicks. Now, let’s spice up that design with a hint of the famous “Grinch” character. The outcome?

From A Ma Maniére to Off-White and even Dior, Jordan Brand has often teamed up with luxury labels to deliver some of their most iconic sneakers. Right now, the creative Leroy Van Drie has us all dreaming of the Prada x Air Jordan 1 collaboration.