Jordan 6 Retro Infrared Salesman

Air Jordan 6 Retro Infrared Salesman (CT8529-001) — Black / Light Crimson, 2026

The Air Jordan 6 Retro Infrared Salesman marks the first-ever public release of a concept that spent over 25 years locked in Jordan Brand's archive. Released on February 14, 2026, as part of the Air Jordan 6's 35th anniversary celebration, this colorway draws directly from a "Reverse Infrared" sample that appeared in a 1999 sales catalog ahead of the silhouette's first retro run — but never made it to retail.

Where the classic Black/Infrared places the bright accent on the heel and toe, this version flips the formula: Light Crimson runs across almost the entire midsole, the Nike Air branding on the heel switches to red, and the black nubuck upper with the signature AJ6 cutouts stays intact. Jordan Brand also re-engineered the specific Infrared shade by cross-referencing the original 1991 pairs and the 2000 retro, and the Infrared Salesman is notably the first non-collaboration Air Jordan 6 to feature the brand's improved construction.

The sample lineage is written into the details. An internal label replicates the original sample marking, a "Not For Resale" stamp is hidden on the inner collar, and a "Salesman" hang tag ships with every pair — artifacts that connect the sneaker directly to its long-rumored origin story.

Details

• Style Code: CT8529-001
• Colorway: Black / Light Crimson
• Release Date: February 14, 2026
• Part of the Air Jordan 6 35th Anniversary Collection
• Upper: Black nubuck with signature AJ6 cutouts
• Midsole: Extended Light Crimson accents (reversed from classic Infrared placement)
• First non-collaboration AJ6 to feature Jordan Brand's improved build
• Includes sample-style internal label, "Not For Resale" inner collar stamp, and "Salesman" hang tag
• Product Line: Air Jordan