The Air Jordan 1 High OG Royal
The Air Jordan 1 ‘Royal’ is one of the most popular OG styles of all time from Jordan Brand. Now, it is finally making its return, and this time, it is coming true to form. Find the Air Jordan 1 ‘Royal’ at Shoe Palace stores and on Shoe Palace’s website on October 10, 2026.
Royal
The 2026 Air Jordan 1 ‘Royal’ comes with a special box to kick things off with a bang. The box features a photo of a young Michael Jordan, giving the release an appropriately nostalgic touch.
The 2026 Royal uses leather construction, just like the OG classic. The shoe also features the standard original shape that sneaker fans fell in love with back in 1985.
For fans of the original Air Jordan 1, the return of the ‘Royal’ is an opportunity to own one of the most iconic colorways in the history of sneakers in a form that pays tribute to the shoe that started it all.
The 1 That Started It All
The Air Jordan 1 was designed by Peter Moore and released in 1985, coinciding with Michael Jordan’s rookie season in the NBA.
The design of the Jordan 1 was relatively simple and consistent with the basketball shoes of its era. Unlike later Air Jordan models, the Jordan 1 did not feature the sophisticated technology that would eventually become associated with the Jordan brand.
Nike was committed to giving Michael Jordan his own shoe and building a brand around him. That commitment was evident in the shoe's distinctive logo. Moore designed the Wings logo, a precursor to the Jumpman logo, which was placed on the upper ankle of the shoe.
Flight
Peter Moore was inspired by flight when he designed the Wings logo. That inspiration made perfect sense for a shoe called “Air Jordan.”
Moore was thinking about what the logo should look like while traveling on an airplane. During the flight, he noticed a young boy wearing a pin on his shirt. The pin featured a pair of captain’s wings.
Moore began sketching the Wings logo. He incorporated a basketball into the design, creating something that was uniquely Air Jordan.
That simple idea would become one of the most recognizable symbols in sneaker history.
A Legend
Peter Moore made many contributions to the sneaker world beyond the Air Jordan 1. But because of the enormous impact the Air Jordan line had on the footwear industry, the Jordan 1 will always be one of the most important parts of his legacy.
Moore passed away in 2022. When people look back at the history of the Air Jordan line and the sneaker industry as a whole, his name can sometimes be overlooked.
It shouldn't be.
Peter Moore's contribution to the Air Jordan line—and to sneaker culture itself—is legendary. The Wings logo, the original Air Jordan 1 silhouette, and the foundation he helped establish continue to influence sneakers decades later.
Shoe Palace
You can find the Air Jordan 1 ‘Royal’ at Shoe Palace stores and on Shoe Palace’s website on October 10, 2026.
The Royal is back.
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