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 2, 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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Nigel Sylvester x Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Better With Time”
Color: Black/Muslin-Varsity Red
Style Code: IB8958-001
Release Date: August 2, 2025
Price: $165
UPDATE 7/13/25: We now have new official images of the Nigel Sylvester x Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Better With Time”, previously known as the “Nitro” colorway. This Jordan 1 Low reflects Sylvester’s BMX lifestyle through scuffed black leather, a Sail Swoosh, and Varsity Red outsole.
Additional details include hand-applied wear marks, a stitched mini Swoosh, and cream vintage laces that support the worn-in theme. Aged midsoles continue the “Better With Time” storytelling. The highlight is the custom Bike Air branding on the tongue and insole, setting this collab apart from standard Jordan releases.
The special-edition packaging features bold Bike Air graphics and a bike silhouette on the inner lid, adding depth to the concept. Sylvester’s Jordan projects continue to evolve, and this one is no exception.
Slated to drop in August 2025, the pair retails for $165 USD.
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