[Update 6 Jul 2023] While details are unconfirmed, it is said that the Nike Air Jordan 1 High “UNC Toe” will see a shock drop via Nike SNKRS on 7 July between 10am to 2pm EST. Keep a lookout to cop your pair tomorrow.

[Update 26 Jun 2023] Official confirmation from the Swoosh brand is finally here! Official images of the Nike Air Jordan 1 High “UNC Toe” have arrived, along with a new release date of 22 July. Extra laces in the form of a “UNC Blue” colorway will also come with the customary black laces. Good luck to those looking to cop!

[Update 29 May 2023] New on-feet images of the Nike Air Jordan 1 High “UNC Toe” have emerged, courtesy as usual of @yankeekicks. Enjoy!

[Update 24 May 2023] In-hand photos of the upcoming Air Jordan 1 High “UNC Toe” has emerged, courtesy of @kenrockgotem. Take a closer look at the upcoming sneaker via the top slider above as we await the 8 July release date!

[Update 26 Apr 2023] Retail images for the upcoming Air Jordan 1 High “UNC Toe” have recently surfaced. Get a better look at the upcoming colorway via the top slider above as we anticipate the 8 July release date.

[Update 23 Mar 2023] The 8 July release date draws closer by the day and more leaks are coming to light, like these new ones from @sneakerknockerzllc. There aren’t any official images yet but these surely are enough to whet appetites. Stay tuned though!

Probably the second most well-known colorway in the Jordan family—next only to the “AJ1 Chicago”—the University Blue (or UNC Blue) will be back in summer 2023 in an updated color-blocked style.

Bearing a similar name to its 2022 counterpart, this pair of Nike Air Jordan 1 High “University Blue” is actually closer in style to the AJ1 “Black Toe”. Atop a white leather upper, the titular UNC Blue is seen on overlays that wrap around the toebox, collar and heel. The toe cap and eyestay, along with the laces, are rendered in full black—a Black Toe signature.

The Nike Swoosh appears in black, adding further contrast to the blue-and-black color-blocking; while the white midsole is complemented by more UNC Blue on the outsole.

Though this is not the first time Jordan Brand is dropping an Air Jordan 1 High “University Blue”, this pair’s unique Black Toe color-blocking makes it a definite must-cop for 2023. Retailing for US$180, this AJ1 University Blue will be available on Nike SNKRS on 8 July 2023. Keep your eyes peeled for official images and more latest updates!

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Images via @zsneakerheadz