Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG "Love Letter"
The Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG "Love Letter" (DZ5485-201) released Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET for $185 retail. It's in stock at 25 of the 37 retailers Just Drops tracks.
Kids' sizes: PS FD1412-201 ($85) · TD FD1413-201 ($70), all August 1.
Lowest resale ask: $115 on GOAT (Nov 7, 2026)
Colorway: Shadow Brown/Light British Tan/Team Red · Style code: DZ5485-201 · Release date: August 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET · Retail (Nike US): $185 · Availability: Available now
Source: Nike.com · listed Jun 21, 2026 · date unchanged · stores checked Nov 7, 5:23 AM ET
Where to buy: Champs Sports · Tracked at 37 retailers · Champs Sports release calendar
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About the Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG "Love Letter"
The Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG "Love Letter" takes its name from Michael Jordan's farewell to basketball, the letter he closed with the words "Much Love and Respect." That phrase appears on the collar and the hang tag, tying the story directly to the shoe.
Those materials are chosen to age: Jordan Brand says the nubuck and suede will develop a patina with wear, so each pair records its owner's mileage the way a worn-in favorite does. Underneath, the shoe keeps the familiar formula of Nike Air cushioning in a foam midsole, perforations at the toe for airflow, and a rubber outsole. As an OG-spec high, it sits at the heart of the retro side of the Jordan line rather than its performance range.
Written with AI from brand specs; facts checked against Nike.com on Jul 29, 2026.