Jordan Brand is handing the Air Jordan 16 over to Ghana’s own Free The Youth, and the result is anything but ordinary.
This is the label’s first official sneaker collaboration. After joining Jordan’s 40th Anniversary campaign in 2025, the creative collective now puts its stamp on one of the brand’s lesser-used silhouettes.
The upper arrives wrapped in a grey-white shroud, made from tumbled leather. Remove it, and the energy shifts—bright orange mesh panels and oversized “FTY” branding dominate the base. Black trim carves out structure, while pops of neon green hit the heel tabs and pull loop.
The design flips between subtle and loud depending on how it’s worn. That tension feels intentional—reflecting the group’s mission of empowering youth through culture, style, and duality.
This is also the first Jordan 16 to hit shelves since 2020. For longtime fans of the model, that alone makes this release one to watch.
Free The Youth Jordan 16 Release Date
The Free The Youth x Air Jordan 16 will release in Summer 2026 through Jordan Brand retailers and Nike.com.
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Release Date: Summer 2026
Source: Sneaker Files / zsneakerheadz
