UPDATE 10/11/25: New photos of the Air Jordan 6 “Reverse Infrared” have surfaced, giving us a look at a silhouette that appears to feature design elements found on the original salesman sample. Emphasizing the “sample” aspect even further, the shoe also features real salesman sample tags, and stamped in the sockliner, we find the messages “Jordan Property Of ______” and “Not For Resale.” As always, the nostalgia factor of Jordan Brand going back to its early prototype sneaker days is huge and makes for a must-have piece for fans of the game and this time period. See the photos below.

Original Story 5/12/25:
Jordan Brand will continue to celebrate the Air Jordan 6‘s 35th anniversary with the re-release of a lost archival prototype. The Air Jordan 6 “Reverse Infrared”, or “Infrared Salesman Sample”, originally designed in 1999, will be releasing on retail for the first time in Spring 2026.

Presenting a colorway that is a reverse of the classic “Black Infrared” pairing, the “Reverse Infrared” will feature a smooth Black nubuck upper while Light Crimson is used to splash across the midsole, tongue logo, lace lock, and heel tab branding.

From the photos, it can be seen that Jordan Brand went to great lengths to keep the design authentic by using an actual salesman sample tag and even including the original sockliner stamp, which included the text “Jordan Property Of ______” and “Not For Resale.” The nostalgic touches pay homage to the 1999 salesman sample while also celebrating the early days of the brand’s rich design history and collectible culture.

The “Reverse Infrared” will be available in full family sizing, allowing you to own one of the most historic silhouettes created by Tinker Hatfield.

Air Jordan 6 Reverse Infrared Release Date

The Air Jordan 6 “Reverse Infrared” will release on February 14, 2026 at select Jordan Brand retailers and on Nike.com. The retail price tag is set at $215 USD.

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