23 Air Jordans That Haven't Retroed Yet

From the 'Natural Grey' Air Jordan 1 to the 'Ginger' Air Jordan 16, here is the ever-dwindling list of OG Air Jordans that haven't retroed yet.

Oct 03, 2019
Air Jordan 1 High 'White/Natural Grey'
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Air Jordan 1 High 'White/Natural Grey'
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As Jordan Brand continues to chip away at its library of un-retroed original colorways, it's nearing the point where there aren't many left to be re-released. After finally bringing back long-awaited pairs over the last few years like the "UNC" Air Jordan 1, "Maroon" Air Jordan 6, and the soon-to-be-released "Seattle" Air Jordan 10, the number of coveted OG colorways that have yet to retro are shrinking considerably.

Scroll through to see which original Air Jordans are still awaiting their very first retro.

1. Air Jordan 1 High 'Metallic Orange'

Air Jordan 1 High 'White/Metallic Orange'
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Year released: 1985

One of the more elusive styles in the Air Jordan 1's multicolor "Metallic" series, this orange colorway is just one of two "Metallic" make ups that have yet to reissue in any form.

2. Air Jordan 1 High 'Metallic Burgundy'

Air Jordan 1 High 'Metallic Burgundy'
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Year released: 1985

Like the orange variation, this burgundy-accented Air Jordan 1 is rarely seen—and even forgotten by some.

3. Air Jordan 1 High 'Natural Grey'

Air Jordan 1 High 'White/Natural Grey'
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Year released: 1985

Perhaps the most coveted colorway on the list, the "Natural Grey" Air Jordan 1 was referenced in Union Los Angeles' popular 2018 collaboration but has never seen a proper retro.

4. Air Jordan 1 KO 'Natural Grey'

Air Jordan 1 KO 'Natural Grey'
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Year released: 1986

Like its standard Air Jordan 1 counterpart, the canvas-based "Natural Grey" KO model hasn't seen a re-release, although Jordan Brand has done a commendable job with KO retros overall.

5. Air Jordan 10 'Sacramento'

Air Jordan 10 'Sacramento'
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Year released: 1995

In recent years, Jordan Brand has begun reissuing the Air Jordan 10 "City Series," but there are still some that have yet to be seen, namely this black and purple Sacramento Kings-themed colorway.

6. Air Jordan 10 'New York'

Air Jordan 10 'New York'
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Year released: 1995

Although it's quite similar to the "Orlando" Jordan 10 which finally saw the light of day as a retro last year, Knicks fans are probably feeling some type of way that this New York-centric colorway has yet to drop again.

7. Air Jordan 14 'UNC'

Air Jordan 14 'UNC'
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Year released: 2000

This rare UNC-flavored Air Jordan 14 was released exclusively through Eastbay in 2000 and is nearly impossible to track down today.

8. Air Jordan 14 Low 'Columbia'

Air Jordan 14 Low 'Columbia'
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Year released: 1999

Much more common than its mid-top counterpart, this "Columbia" colorway is one of just two OG Air Jordan 14 Lows that have yet to retro.

9. Air Jordan 14 Low 'Light Ginger'

Air Jordan 14 Low 'Light Ginger'
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Year released: 1999

Jordan Brand brought back the "Laney" Air Jordan 14 Low in 2015, but the model's "Light Ginger" colorway still hasn't re-released.

10. Air Jordan 15 'Flint Grey'

Air Jordan 15 'Flint Grey'
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Year released: 2000

The Air Jordan 15 has seen a few retros in recent years, but this "Flint Grey" colorway has been surprisingly absent. 

11. Air Jordan 15 'White/Midnight Navy'

Air Jordan 15 'Midnight Navy'
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Year released: 2000

One of a handful of team bank-style Air Jordan 15 colorways, this "Midnight Navy" execution featured a mostly white upper with navy hits on the toe, midsole, heel, and liner. This pair was released exclusively on Eastbay.

12. Air Jordan 15 'White/Columbia'

Air Jordan 15 'White/Columbia Blue'
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Year released: 2000

Like the "Midnight Navy" colorway, this UNC-tinged Air Jordan 15 team bank colorway dropped exclusively on Eastbay.

13. Air Jordan 15 'White/Purple'

Air Jordan 15 'White/Purple'
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Year released: 2000

Yet another Eastbay exclusive, this colorway was also known for being a Ray Allen PE.

14. Air Jordan 15 'White/Dark Pine'

Air Jordan 15 'White/Dark Pine'
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Year released: 2000

The fourth of five Air Jordan 15 team bank colorways is this pine green-accented make up which was—you guessed it—exclusive to Eastbay.

15. Air Jordan 15 'White/Varsity Red'

Air Jordan 15 White/Red
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Year released: 2000

The final Eastbay-exclusive Air Jordan 15 team bank colorway is this Bulls-friendly make up.

16. Air Jordan 16 'Ginger'

Air Jordan 16 'Ginger'
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Year released: 2001

Perhaps the most sought after Air Jordan 16 that has yet to retro, this "Ginger" make up surfaced as an unreleased sample in 2012 but never materialized. 

17. Air Jordan 16 'Cherrywood'

Air Jordan 16 'Cherrywood'
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Year released: 2001

Another favorite among Air Jordan 16 fans, this "Cherrywood" colorway featured a removable grey shroud.

18. Air Jordan 17 'White/Varsity Red'

Air Jordan 17 'White/Red'
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Year released: 2002

We've seen a few Air Jordan 17 Retros already, but this Varisty Red pair is one that has yet to reappear. 

19. Air Jordan 17 'College Blue'

Air Jordan 17 'College Blue'
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Year released: 2002

This Wizards-appropriate colorway of the Air Jordan 17 has yet to drop and DS pairs are drying up, so now's as good of a time as ever for a retro.

20. Air Jordan 17 Low 'Lightning'

Air Jordan 17 Low 'Lightning'
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Year released: 2002

It's rare that a low-top Jordan receives more fanfare than its mid-top counterparts, but the "Lightning" Air Jordan 17 Low makes a strong case for the most coveted colorway in the model.

21. Air Jordan 18 'White/Varsity Red'

Air Jordan 18 'White/Varsity Red'
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Year released: 2003

Somewhat surprisingly, this Air Jordan 18 colorway has been skipped over on multiple occasions, but we wouldn't be shocked if it drops eventually.

22. Air Jordan 20 'White/Varsity Red'

Air Jordan 20 'White/Varsity Red'
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Year released: 2005

Air Jordan 20 Retros have been met with mixed reactions thus far, but this "White/Varsity Red" colorway—and the next one on the list—deserve a nod.

23. Air Jordan 20 'White/Black' aka 'QS'

Air Jordan 20 'White/Black'
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Year released: 2005

Known by some as the Quickstrike colorway, this white and black Air Jordan 20 kept things simple with hits of red on the liner.

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