Side Kicks Streetwear • Global Release Guide
Updated: 30 March 2026
About the release
Jordan Brand is building out a new series in 2026 themed around the Flight Club, the official Air Jordan fan club that ran through the late 1980s and early 1990s. The Air Jordan 1 High OG is the latest model to join the series, following the Air Jordan 4 Flight Club that dropped earlier in the year.
Where the AJ4 used a white base with black accents, the Jordan 1 High flips the script entirely. This one is built around a black denim and nubuck construction, with University Red hitting the Wings logo and Nike Air tongue branding in a direct nod to the Chicago Bulls colours that defined MJ's career.
Style code II9811-001 drops on Saturday 11 April 2026 for £165 in the UK and $185 USD via Nike SNKRS and select retailers. Full family sizing is available across the launch.
TL;DR – Air Jordan 1 High OG 'Flight Club' Release Date, Price & Where to Buy
- Release date: 11 April 2026
- Model: Air Jordan 1 High OG
- Colourway: Black / Sail / Gum Medium Brown / University Red
- Style code: II9811-001
- UK retail price: £165
- US retail price: $185 (men) / $140 (GS) / $85 (PS) / $70 (TD)
- Sizing: Full family sizing
- Where to buy: Nike SNKRS and select retailers
- Key detail: Black denim upper, custom Flight Club insole graphic, special edition box, gum outsole
Release date and price
The Air Jordan 1 High OG 'Flight Club' releases on Saturday 11 April 2026 via Nike SNKRS and select retailers in-store and online.
UK retail is £165 and US retail is $185 for men's sizing, with grade school and younger sizes available at lower price points. Full family sizing makes this one of the broader Flight Club releases in the series so far.
Design and details
The upper combines a black nubuck base with denim overlays across the mudguard, eyelets, Swoosh, collar and heel. White contrast stitching runs along the denim panels, giving the construction a sharp, handcrafted edge that sits well against the dark base. A metallic silver strip at the heel adds a subtle reflective hit without breaking the overall tone.
University Red lands on the Wings logo at the ankle collar and the woven Nike Air tongue label, pulling in the Chicago Bulls colour reference that runs through the Flight Club concept. The tongue itself arrives in a clean white, contrasting with the black upper, while a Sail midsole adds a pre-aged vintage feel consistent with Jordan Brand's Reimagined aesthetic.
Underfoot, a gum rubber outsole finishes the shoe cleanly. Inside, a custom insole carries a series of archival MJ photography across the left and right shoe, with the Flight Club logo sitting at the heels. It is one of the more considered insole details on any Jordan 1 in recent memory.
The denim upper and special edition box
Denim has been a consistent thread across Jordan Brand's 2026 releases, from the Levi's x Air Jordan 3 to the Denim Pink Air Jordan 4. The Flight Club AJ1 uses it differently. Rather than making denim the hero of the colourway, it is applied as a textural contrast layer over the nubuck base, letting the black palette remain dominant. The special edition Flight Club box continues the theme, offering a distinct unboxing experience that ties directly to what Flight Club members would have received in the original programme.
Air Jordan 1 High OG 'Flight Club' images
Credit: Nike
The Flight Club story
Before social media, before fan accounts, before instant news, there was the Flight Club. Jordan Brand's official fan membership programme ran from the late 1980s through the early 1990s, offering members access to exclusive MJ merchandise including newsletters, T-shirts and posters. It was the closest most fans could get to inside access on Michael Jordan's career.
Jordan Brand has been quietly reviving the concept through a dedicated 2026 series, and the Air Jordan 1 High is the latest model to carry the theme. The insole graphic gives it the most direct connection to the original programme, with archival MJ imagery and the Flight Club logo printed across both shoes. It is a detail that rewards the people who actually wear the shoe rather than just look at it.
Why this release matters
The Flight Club series has a clear identity and a strong cultural hook. Reviving something as specific as Jordan Brand's original fan club gives these releases a story that goes beyond a colourway name, and the AJ1 is the right silhouette to carry it. As MJ's first signature model, the Jordan 1 has the deepest connection to that late 1980s era.
The full family sizing also helps. This is not a limited adults-only drop. Parents can pick up the same colourway as their kids, which is exactly the kind of release the Flight Club concept was always built around.
Where to buy
The Air Jordan 1 High OG 'Flight Club' releases on 11 April 2026 via Nike SNKRS and select retailers. Browse the full Air Jordan 1 High collection and all Jordan Flight Club releases on Side Kicks.
FAQ
When is the Air Jordan 1 High OG 'Flight Club' release date?
The Air Jordan 1 High OG 'Flight Club' releases on Saturday 11 April 2026 via Nike SNKRS and select retailers.
How much does the Air Jordan 1 High OG 'Flight Club' cost in the UK?
UK retail price is £165. US pricing is $185 for men's sizing, with grade school, pre-school and toddler sizes available at lower price points.
What is the style code for the Air Jordan 1 High OG 'Flight Club'?
The style code is II9811-001.
What was the Jordan Flight Club?
The Flight Club was Jordan Brand's official fan membership programme that ran in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Members received exclusive MJ merchandise including newsletters, T-shirts and posters. Jordan Brand has revived the concept as a 2026 sneaker series across multiple Air Jordan models.
Is the Air Jordan 1 High OG 'Flight Club' available in kids sizes?
Yes. The release covers full family sizing across men's, grade school, pre-school and toddler sizes.
What other shoes are in the Jordan Flight Club series?
The Air Jordan 4 was the first model in the Flight Club series, releasing earlier in 2026. The Air Jordan 1 High OG follows as the second, with the series potentially expanding to further Jordan models throughout the year.
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