On-Foot Look at the Union LA x fragment design x Air Jordan 1 High OG

Update: The newly-formed trio of Union LA, fragment design, and Jordan Brand had their collaborative take on the Air Jordan 1 High OG finally leak earlier this week. Now, an on-foot preview has surfaced alongside a comparison to the 2014 fragment design collab (embedded below). As noted in our initial breakdown below, it closely resembles the 2014 grail, revisiting the color blocking with some of Union LA’s special AJ1 adjustments. This closer look further highlights what to expect, however, it is noted to be a sample pair so the retail release could differ from this version. Release remains anticipated for the spring of 2026 via Nike SNKRS and select retailers so stay tuned for many more updates to come and revisit our previous coverage below.

 

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Update: Of the many Jordan Brand-related rumors to surface last year, word of a Union LA x fragment design x Air Jordan 1 was one of the wildest to pop up. Now, a first look at the trio’s first collaboration has surfaced, revealing a familiar-yet-fresh take on the Air Jordan 1 High OG.

Starting with the upper of fragment design’s AJ1 from 2014 — including its black, white, and blue color blocking — Union LA’s signature collar stitching appears in the same bright blue found on the brand’s AJ1 collab from February. A “UNION” stitched tag is also present below the lateral collar’s Wings logo while fragment design’s thunderbolt logo is again present at the lateral heel. The tongue features one of the most noticeable adjustments as it goes from all-black to an off-white foam at the collar, utilizing the aforementioned stitching style to combine the two. Additional changes visible in this limited preview include a white outsole instead of the 2014 pair’s blue one and text at the medial midsole nodding to both fragment design’s Hiroshi Fujiwara and Union LA’s Chris Gibbs.

The collaboration is now expected to drop in early 2026 via Nike SNKRS and select retailers so stay tuned for more updates.

Worlds first Look
Union x Fragment Air Jordan 1 pic.twitter.com/bPSuuxSwqX

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Original Story: In case there wasn’t enough hype on the table for the Air Jordan 1’s 40th anniversary next year, Jordan Brand is ready to up the ante even more.

A new report from sneaker insider HORHEAD_Sales has revealed that not only will fragment design be teaming up with Travis Scott and Jordan Brand for another AJ1 collab in 2025, but Hiroshi Fujiwara’s label will also be supporting Union LA‘s recently-spotted AJ1 campaign too. While we lack a first look at the sneaker, above is a mock-up of what may be delivered from the newly-formed trio as Union LA continues its stitched-together design work and fragment design has a reputation for combining blue, black and white.

At the time of writing, neither fragment design, Union LA nor Jordan Brand have indicated that they’re cooking up a new take on the Air Jordan 1 together. Stay tuned for updates, including a first look at the pair that is said to be coming soon, as we currently expect the sneaker to drop during the model’s 40th anniversary celebration in 2025 via Nike SNKRS and select retailers.

Y’all seen the 2nd pair yet..?

Fragment Union?

Y’all ain’t ready#HeardItHereFirst#WhichBlogGoneNotTagMe

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