UPDATE 8/13/25: The EQL raffle for the Nigel Sylvester x Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Better With Time” is now open on Nigel’s website, CLICK HERE.
Original Story 7/1/25:
Nigel Sylvester is back with a new Jordan Brand story, and it’s titled “Better With Time”. The NYC BMX rider continues to blur the line between performance and storytelling with his Air Jordan 1 Low OG collab.
Debuting through a striking billboard in New York City, the campaign champions how sneakers—and culture—age with purpose. Sylvester’s signature “Bike Air” logo and gritty lifestyle shine in this build.
Previously known as the “Nitro” colorway, this pair now officially goes by Better With Time, a fitting title given its design concept. The shoe features tumbled black leather with hand-applied scuffs, showing love to the everyday wear of BMX life. New official images reveal cream vintage laces, an aged Sail midsole, and a bold Varsity Red outsole. Branding details include a stitched mini Swoosh and Bike Air logos on the tongue and insole. The standout? A custom box featuring bike silhouette graphics on the inner lid.
Nigel Sylvester Air Jordan 1 Low OG Release Date
The Nigel Sylvester x Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Better With Time” will release on August 16, 2025 at select retailers and Nike.com. The retail price tag is set at $165 USD.
This project follows the buzz created by Sylvester’s Air Jordan 4 “Brick by Brick”, which many have called a contender for Shoe of the Year.
Adding to the excitement, rumors also point to a special Bike Air edition of the Air Jordan 4 “Fire Red” coming later in 2025. However, that release has not yet been confirmed.
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Color: Black/Muslin-Varsity Red
Style Code: IB8958-001
Release Date: August 16, 2025
Price: $165
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