Jordan 6 Retro Infrared Salesman

Air Jordan 6 Retro Infrared Salesman (CT8529-001) – Black / Light Crimson

The Air Jordan 6 Retro Infrared Salesman brings one of sneaker collecting's most storied prototypes to retail for the first time. Released on February 14, 2026 as part of the Air Jordan 6's 35th anniversary celebration, this colorway traces its origins to a late-1990s seasonal sales catalog sample — a "Reverse Infrared" makeup that surfaced around 1999 but never reached shelves. Jordan Brand refined the specific Light Crimson shade by referencing both the 1991 originals and the 2000 retros to match the era-accurate tone.

The color blocking inverts the familiar Black/Infrared formula: Light Crimson sweeps across the midsole where black traditionally dominated, and the Nike Air branding on the heel shifts to red. The black nubuck upper preserves the original Jordan 6 construction, complete with the silhouette's signature cutouts and cord-lock lacing system. Sample-era details run throughout — an internal label replicating the original sample marking, a "Not For Resale" stamp on the inner collar, and a dedicated "Salesman" hang tag all nod to the shoe's archive origins. This is also noted as the first non-collaboration Air Jordan 6 to feature Jordan Brand's improved structural build.

Details

• Style Code: CT8529-001
• Colorway: Black / Light Crimson
• Upper: Black nubuck with Jordan 6 signature cutouts
• Midsole: Light Crimson accent extending across full midsole length
• Heel: Red Nike Air branding
• Notable details: Sample-replica internal label, "Not For Resale" inner collar stamp, "Salesman" hang tag
• Release Date: February 14, 2026
• Product Line: Air Jordan