Brace yourselves—Jordan Brand might just be giving us another shot at the Air Jordan 1 High 85 “Bred” in Holiday 2025. And yes, it’s the same legendary colorway that had grown men weeping in checkout queues just last February.

If you blinked in early 2025, you missed it. Only 10,000 pairs dropped globally. That’s about the same odds as finding a PS5 in 2020. But this was no regular retro. Jordan Brand reverse-engineered the 1985 original to the tiniest detail—basically sneaker surgery with a time machine.

It released at just 23 stores in North America. That’s fewer shops than my town has gas stations. Priced at $250, it quickly disappeared after its flashy Super Bowl cameo. No shock there.

Now here’s the fun part: rumor has it that Banned Day—October 18th—could be the next drop date. Seems fitting for a shoe that once gave the NBA dress code nightmares.

You can expect the same quality leather, OG-true High ’85 tooling, and that glorious shade of “Bred” that makes any fit instantly iconic. It’s like the sneaker version of a leather jacket—rebellious and timeless.

Whether you missed the first drop or want to double up, this could be your redemption arc.

If Jordan Brand follows through, the Air Jordan 1 High 85 Bred will bring OG heat to the holidays. So, lace up your alerts, sharpen your autofill skills, and prepare to make sneaker history—again.

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UPDATE 4/22/25: Heads up—this Air Jordan 1 High 85 “Bred” is coming in hot with a brand-new SKU and an “SP” (Special Project) label. Translation? This isn’t just a rerun—it it’s a special, limited edition loaded with unique touches like upgraded packaging and exclusive accessories. And honestly, what better way to wrap up the 40th Anniversary of Jordan Brand than dropping another “Bred” banger to end the year right?

Source: Complex