If you refer to the original Air Jordan 1 covered in “Black/University Red/White” as “Bred” 1s, you may be dating yourself, as the four-letter amalgamation only became widely acceptable once Michael Jordan’s earliest signature sneakers started getting retroed. As suggested by an upcoming Air Jordan 1 Mid “Black + Red,” NIKE, Inc. is buying into the color combination’s moniker.
Peculiarly enough, the latest mid-top retro features both “BLACK” and “RED” text all over the upper, though the former lands on white-colored panels around the forefoot, along the mid-foot and across the collar underlay. Toe boxes, profile swooshes and overlays throughout the heel indulge in a deep ruby hue, while “Wings” insignias on the lateral ankle flap, laces and inner-lining on the kid’s Jordan 1 revert to the darker “Black” tone. Nike Dunk-reminiscent sole units underfoot boast Chicago Bulls-friendly colors, though the midsole is stamped with the “BLACK+RED=BRED” text that speaks to the upcoming Jordans collection.
Enjoy an early set of images ahead (courtesy of Foot Locker), and anticipate a Nike.com launch in the coming months.
For more from under the “Jumpman” banner, check out all remaining Jordan release dates.
Updated April 27th, 2022: The official images of the Air Jordan 1 Mid “Black + Red” has emerged.
WHERE TO BUY
Grade School Air Jordan 1 Mid
Retailer | Release type | Status |
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Nikestore US | Standard | Check Site |
Finish Line | Standard | Check Site |
JD Sports US | Standard | Check Site |
Foot Locker | Standard | Check Site |
Champs | Standard | Check Site |

- M 4.5 / W 6
- M 5 / W 6.5
- M 5.5 / W 7
- M 6 / W 7.5
- M 6.5 / W 8
- M 7 / W 8.5
- M 7.5 / W 9
- M 8 / W 9.5
- M 8.5 / W 10
- M 9 / W 10.5
- M 9.5 / W 11
- M 10 / W 11.5
- M 10.5 / W 12
- M 11 / W 12.5
- M 11.5 / W 13
- M 12 / W 13.5