Jordan Brand continues to refine its Lunar New Year storytelling. With the Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Year of the Horse”, the label delivers one of its most intricate and symbolic designs yet, blending premium materials, hidden poetic details and cultural references that elevate the sneaker far beyond a simple seasonal release.
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| Model: Air Jordan 1 Low OG Theme: Lunar New Year – Year of the Horse Colorway: Sail / Football Grey / Multicolor SKU: IQ1108-011 Release date: February 17, 2026 Price: $140 USD Sizing: Full family sizing (toddler to adult) Notable detail: Unraveling tongue tapestry with Chinese poetry (adult pairs only) Availability: Nike SNKRS |
The tapestry reveals a specific message when unrolled: “With the spring breeze at my back, my horse gallops fast; in one day, I see all the flowers of the Chang’an.” This detail appears exclusively on adult pairs; the toddler version features a standard tongue construction.
The sneaker has a Sail canvas upper with Football Grey speckling on its panels. Multicolored floral embroidery covers the toe box, and faux pony hair makes up the lateral and medial Swooshes. The same pony hair material is used on the heel and back tab to create continuity throughout the design.
Additional floral graphics appear on the tongue area. Chinese characters on the insoles reinforce the Lunar New Year theme without overwhelming it. The backtab features Wings logo embroidery, maintaining the OG aesthetic. A chocolate brown outsole completes the shoe’s construction.
The Air Jordan 1 Low OG has anchored Jordan Brand’s recent Lunar New Year collections, which are typically reserved for special colorways and limited releases. The 2026 edition continues this approach, arriving in full family sizing for the first time since toddler sizes were released in late December.
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Jordan Brand’s “Year of the Horse” collection extends beyond this single silhouette. The range includes the Legacy 312 Low, Jordan Session, Flight Court, and Trunner O/S models. Each pair incorporates faux pony hair textures and frayed Jumpman tags; however, the Air Jordan 1 Low OG remains the most decorated offering.
The Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Year of the Horse” (SKU: IQ1108-011) is expected to release on February 17th, 2026, for $140. The sneaker will be available via Nike SNKRS in full family sizing, spanning toddler through adult sizes.
Jordan Brand has not yet confirmed whether the tapestry feature will extend to grade school sizes or remain exclusive to adult pairs. Further details should surface closer to the February launch date.