A New 'Chicago' Air Jordan 1 Appears Out of Nowhere

Don't expect this pair to hit retail.

March 12, 2025

There are no plans of a release for this "Chicago" Air Jordan 1 High '85. Via @juworkingonprojects

The "Chicago" Air Jordan 1 is the latest iteration of the model to receive the High '85 treatment, as seen in the image above.

Artist Julian Gaines, aka Ju Working on Projects, posted a now-deleted image from Nike campus on his Instagram Story yesterday of a "Chicago" Air Jordan 1 High '85. According to a source close to Jordan Brand, the pair is promo only, and there are no plans for the sneaker to hit retail.

The "Chicago" Air Jordan 1 High '85 features the original high-cut design, most recently seen on the 2025 "Bred" release, donning a Chicago Bulls-themed red, white, and black color scheme. Also spotted in the photo is the shoe's OG-styled hangtag.

The "Chicago" colorway wasn't the only unreleased Jordan 1 High '85 to surface within the last year. Producer Chase B unveiled a "Royal" version of the shoe in November on social media.