Side Kicks Streetwear • Global Release Guide
Updated: 13 July 2026
About the release
One of the most loved non-OG colourways in the Air Jordan 6 archive is finally coming back. Jordan Brand's AJ6 'Oreo' first dropped in 2010 as a non-OG colourway that sneakerheads treated as a modern classic, and it's been off shelves ever since. The 2026 retro is the first-ever reissue, timed with the 35th anniversary of the AJ6 and executed as a faithful re-creation of the original design. Style code CT8529-108.
The build stays close to the 2010 pair. Black suede or nubuck forms the base across the toebox and side panels, with white tumbled leather overlays layered on top to create the two-tone cookie split. Speckled black-and-white detailing runs across the midsole, heel spoiler and lace lock, delivering the milk-soaked look that gave the colourway its name. One key change: the outsole runs a translucent blue tint rather than the colourless rubber of the original, which should hold up better against yellowing over time. Browse the wider set of Jordan Oreo colourways on Side Kicks.
UK release is Saturday 8 August 2026 for £190 via Nike SNKRS and select Jordan Brand retailers. Full family sizing.
TL;DR – Air Jordan 6 Retro 'Oreo' CT8529-108 Release Date, Price & Where to Buy
- UK release date: Saturday 8 August 2026
- Model: Air Jordan 6 Retro
- Colourway: White / Black
- Style code (adult): CT8529-108
- UK retail price (adult): £190
- US retail price: $215 (adult), $155 (GS), $95 (PS), $80 (TD)
- Sizing: Full family — Men's, GS, PS and TD
- Where to buy: Nike SNKRS and select Jordan Brand retailers
- Originally released: 2010 — first-ever retro, 35th anniversary of the AJ6
- Key details: Black nubuck / suede base, white tumbled leather overlays, black and white speckled midsole, speckled heel spoiler and lace lock, black tongue and interior, white laces and paneling, Jumpman heel branding, translucent blue outsole (updated from original colourless rubber for better anti-yellowing)
Release date and price
The Air Jordan 6 Retro 'Oreo' releases in the UK on Saturday 8 August 2026 via Nike SNKRS and select Jordan Brand retailers. UK retail is £190 for adult sizes, with US retail at $215. GS, PS and TD sizes come in below at $155 / $95 / $80 respectively at US retail, with UK pricing scaled proportionally.
Full family sizing means Men's, GS, PS and TD are all part of the rollout. This is the first-ever retro of the 'Oreo' colourway — the shoe has been off shelves for 16 years — so expect strong SNKRS demand from both collectors and general Jordan buyers.
Design and details
The AJ6 'Oreo' is one of those colourways that gets more valuable over time. When it originally dropped in 2010, it was a non-OG execution that could've easily been forgotten. Instead, it became one of the most consistently referenced non-OG colourways in the AJ6's history, spawning a Red Oreo in 2022, a Reverse Oreo in 2024, and even Oreo treatments on the AJ4 and AJ5. The 2026 retro finally brings the original design back.
Black nubuck and white leather split
The upper's colour blocking is what gives the shoe its name. Soft black nubuck forms the base across the toebox and side panel base, with white tumbled leather overlays layered on top. The split colour blocking creates the two-tone cookie effect — black bottom half, white top half — that reads like a cross-section of an actual Oreo. The material contrast (soft nubuck against structured leather) also gives the shoe genuine depth beyond just the colour story.
Speckled detailing
The speckling is what pushes this past a straight black-and-white AJ6. Black and white speckled detailing covers the midsole, the heel spoiler and the lace lock, and the tongue and interior carry black accents. The speckled midsole reads almost like the crumbs from a dunked cookie, which is the exact visual reference the colourway was built around. White laces and paneling balance the upper.
Jumpman heel branding
One detail worth flagging for OG collectors — the shoe carries Jumpman branding on the heel rather than Nike Air branding. Since the original 2010 'Oreo' was a non-OG colourway, it never had Nike Air heel branding to begin with, so the 2026 retro is faithful to the original in that regard. For anyone chasing 'Nike Air' authenticity, this pair doesn't fit that bill — but that's how the OG dropped.
Translucent blue outsole
The one meaningful change from the 2010 pair sits underfoot. The outsole runs in a translucent blue tint rather than the colourless clear rubber of the original. The 2010 colourless outsoles were prone to significant yellowing over time — one of the most consistent frustrations for collectors keeping the pair long-term. The blue tint on the 2026 retro should hold up better and preserve the icy finish that made the outsole such a defining detail in the first place.
Air Jordan 6 Retro 'Oreo' images
Credit: rache1_nguyen
The 'Oreo' legacy and the AJ6's 2026 resurgence
The 2010 'Oreo' occupies a specific spot in Jordan history. It's one of the most fondly remembered non-OG AJ6 colourways from that era — a period where Jordan Brand experimented more heavily with non-OG palettes and often got mixed reception. The 'Oreo' was one of the ones that landed. Its impact went beyond just the AJ6, too: Jordan Brand later brought the Oreo treatment to the AJ4 and AJ5, and the AJ6 itself got a Red Oreo in 2022 and a white-dominant Reverse Oreo in 2024. This 2026 pair is the original design finally coming back.
The release also lands as part of a wider AJ6 resurgence. Jordan Brand has released the once-obscure 'Salesman' Infrared, is bringing the 'White Infrared' back for the first time since 2014, and Awake NY has two AJ6 collabs lined up following its hit AJ5 duo last year. Add in newly seen Trophy Room AJ6 samples from Marcus Jordan and a small run of Cap and Gown-adjacent releases, and the AJ6 is in the middle of its strongest year in a while.
In that context, the 'Oreo' timing works. It's a fan-favourite reissue landing during the silhouette's 35th anniversary window, priced accessibly, in a palette that pairs with anything. It's likely to be one of the year's stronger AJ6 releases.
Where to buy
The Air Jordan 6 Retro 'Oreo' releases on Saturday 8 August 2026 for £190 via Nike SNKRS and select Jordan Brand retailers. Full family sizing. Browse the full Air Jordan 6 collection, all Jordan Oreo colourways and the wider Jordan Brand archive on Side Kicks.
FAQ
When is the Air Jordan 6 Retro 'Oreo' UK release date?
The Air Jordan 6 Retro 'Oreo' releases on Saturday 8 August 2026 via Nike SNKRS and select Jordan Brand retailers.
How much does the Air Jordan 6 Retro 'Oreo' cost in the UK?
UK retail price is £190 for adult sizes. US retail is $215 (adult), $155 (GS), $95 (PS) and $80 (TD), with UK kids sizes priced accordingly.
What is the style code for the Air Jordan 6 Retro 'Oreo'?
The adult style code is CT8529-108. The colourway is White / Black.
When did the Air Jordan 6 'Oreo' first release?
The 'Oreo' first released in 2010 as a non-OG AJ6 colourway. This 2026 pair is the first-ever retro of the original design, coming 16 years after its debut and lining up with the AJ6's 35th anniversary.
Does the 2026 'Oreo' have Nike Air heel branding?
No. The Jumpman branding sits on the heel rather than Nike Air. Since the original 2010 'Oreo' was a non-OG colourway, it never carried Nike Air heel branding — so the 2026 retro is faithful to the OG in that regard. For collectors chasing Nike Air heel authenticity, this pair doesn't fit that bill.
Why is the outsole tinted blue?
The original 2010 pair had a colourless translucent rubber outsole that was prone to yellowing significantly over time. The 2026 retro uses a translucent blue-tinted outsole instead, which should hold up better against yellowing and preserve the icy finish that made the outsole so distinctive on the original.
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