Make a Splash With the Air Jordan 6 'Aqua'
News on this release was first published on September 22, 2023.
Update September 28, 2023: Jordan Brand have officially announced the as part of their Holiday 2023 collection. A SNKRS release date has been locked in for October 7, so stay locked for a guide.
The ‘Aqua’ is making a splashing return for the Fall 2023 collection, closely resembling the sample that surfaced in 2010. The key difference between the two models is a crisp white used on the midsole for the 2023 version, as opposed to the creamy off-white on the OG. It also nods to the , with the same purple and aqua hues hitting against the black upper.
The AJ6 features a sleek nubuck upper in an inky black, complete with black toe caps, tongue and laces. Purple accents frame the design, appearing on the midsole, heel spoiler and insole. The titular colour comes in for a brief but bright moment above the Air unit and a dash on the top of the midsole. There are five Jumpmans hitting the iteration: purple logos are on the tongue, toggle and outsole, an aqua one hits the insole, and there’s a black embroidered Jumpman on the heel.
The is expected to hit shelves on October 7, coming through select Jordan Brand retailers and Nike at $200.