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The Air Jordan 10 “Shadow” Releases On October 28th, Will Not Have Toe-Cap

Inspired by an early sample pair.

The Air Jordan 10 “Shadow” Releases On October 28th, Will Not Have Toe-Cap

Updated February 4th, 2025: Contrary to original reports, the Air Jordan 10 “Shadow” queued up for the second half of the year WILL NOT have the toe-cap, breaking from the “Steel” dropping in July. “Removing” it from the shoe does follow the OG logic that continues to run through the 40th anniversary offerings, as only salesman samples of the stealthy colorway carried it. Expect this shoe to release on October 28th, 2025.

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RELEASE DATE: Oct 29, 2025

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Original article published August 28th, 2024: The Air Jordan 10 might not have the championship pedigree of Mike’s other shoes from the 1990s, but there’s still plenty of lore worth celebrating. Earlier this year, it was reported that the Jordan 10 “Steel” will return in 2025 with its infamous leather toe cap, a feature Jordan Brand dropped on subsequent original AJ10 releases. Now harkening back to that odd moment in time once more, we’re learning that the “Shadow” colorway will also return with the very same tooling.

While the toe-capped “Steel” colorway actually released, the upcoming “Shadow” AJ10 is said to be inspired by a salesman sample. Notably, Jordan Brand follows the same line of thinking on the upcoming Jordan 1 “Black Toe Reimagined” releasing Holiday 2024, which features “Air Jordan” lettering as seen on an early sample pair. Aside from the added toe cap, the upcoming Jordan 10 “Shadow” will reportedly feature the same shape and colors of the original 1994 release. Anticipate a grey nubuck and black leather upper as well as red Jumpman logos on the heel and outsole.

For the uninformed; the Jordan 10 was the first Air Jordan shoe designed in Michael Jordan’s absence, crafted by Tinker Hatfield while Mike was off playing baseball. Jordan wasn’t a fan of the toe cap, so shortly after the model hit shelves by way of the “Steel” colorway in 1994, the model was pulled and altered before continuing to roll out in other original colorways.

Currently, the Air Jordan 10 “Shadow” is expected to release towards the back half of 2025. It may take some time for first looks and official images to come to light, but know that this article as well as our Jordan Release Dates hub will be kept tidy with all the latest info. In the meantime, enjoy detailed images of the original 1994 release below.

The above information was originally reported by @zsneakerheadz, Sneaker Files, and @sneakermarketro.

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