It’s been 12 years since the Air Jordan 6 ’White Infrared‘ last dropped, back in 2014. Thanks to the popularity of Slam Dunk, sneakerheads in China also know it as the ‘Hanamichi Sakuragi’ colorway.
The biggest change on this retro is the return of the original Nike Air branding on the heel. Both the 2010 pack release and the 2014 retro used the Jumpman logo, making this the first reissue in 35 years to bring back the heel branding from the 1991 original. The shape has been tweaked, too. Earlier retros varied in the way they shaped the toe box and upper, and this pair looks closer to the original.
The familiar color blocking is still here. White leather covers the upper, black details add contrast, and signature Infrared accents hit the midsole. The shade has varied across past retros, with some versions leaning brighter. Judging by what we’ve seen so far, this year’s shade looks much closer to the original.
The ‘White Infrared’ debuted in 1991, the same year Michael Jordan won his first NBA championship. The Air Jordan 6 turns 35 in 2026, and more colorways are set to release as part of the anniversary lineup.
The full set of official images dropped today, with the release set for November 7. The Air Jordan 6 may draw less hype these days than it did 12 years ago, which could make this pair easier to pick up. For longtime fans, it’s a chance to get the classic white-and-Infrared look with the original Nike Air heel branding back in place.
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