Air Jordan 40 "The Classic"

TLDR: The new Air Jordan 40 ‘The Classic’ celebrates 40 years of Air Jordan with an innovative ZoomX and Zoom Strobel duo, minimalist aesthetics and historical design references. It will be available from 12 July for 200 €.

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To mark the 40th anniversary of the legendary Air Jordan series, Jordan Brand presents the Air Jordan 40 ‘The Classic,’ a groundbreaking new silhouette that impresses both on and off the court. The model combines state-of-the-art performance technology with classic design elements from AJ history and is a real game changer for the next generation of ballers.

For the first time in the history of NIKE, Inc., full-length ZoomX and Zoom Strobel are combined in a basketball shoe. This combination delivers:

- Maximum energy return (85%) thanks to ZoomX foam
- A direct, responsive cushioning feel thanks to Zoom Strobel under the entire foot.
- Explosive agility and comfort for ambitious performance.

Added to this is a newly developed traction mix of 40-degree angles, inspired by the anniversary year and optimised for lightning-fast stop-and-go.

The Air Jordan 40 also breaks new ground visually: the elegant colourway in white, black and Vast Grey remains subtle and classy – with eco-leather, suede, understated branding (Jumpman on the tongue, Nike Air on the heel) and a sculptural midsole. At the same time, the design takes elements from earlier Jordan models such as the AJ10 or AJ39 and modernises them:

- New lacing system
- 360-degree webbing for stable support and
- Speckled TPU heel for visual highlights.

It will be released on 12 July 2025 at a price of 200 €. The Air Jordan 40 will initially be released in the ‘The Classic’ colourway, but nine more versions with different upper materials are already planned for next year.

You can get it at Nike.com and at selected Jordan Brand retailers. If you don't want to miss any drops, check out Grailify. As always, you'll find the fastest release info, direct shop links and everything you need to know to cop.