Virgil Abloh Archive x Air Jordan 1 High OG “Alaska” Releases Spring 2026

The Virgil Abloh Archive x Air Jordan 1 High OG “Alaska” will be released in Spring 2026. Featuring the “Euro,” aka “White” color blocking, the retail price is $195. Furthermore, the pair will be a collaboration with Virgil Abloh Archive and not Off-White.

Update (12/1/25): For those wondering how the Virgil Abloh Archive x Air Jordan 1 High OG “Alaska” looks on-feet, we have fresh photos for you. A release will occur in Spring 2026.

Jordan Brand continues celebrating the 40th anniversary of the line’s launch with another special Anniversary release. For the Spring 2026 season, Off-White will collaborate with the brand again on the Air Jordan 1. The pair arriving at retailers is dubbed “Alaska,” which is expected to be a re-release of the “Euro,” aka “White,” iteration.

First launched in 2017, Virgil Abloh made waves in the sneaker community by dropping “The Ten” collection. This colorway was launched outside the initial ten pairs and was available exclusively in Europe.

The Alaska nickname could have two meanings. Since the shoes are predominantly White, the pair could be inspired by all the snow in Alaska. However, in 2017, Virgil Abloh founded “Alaska Alaska,” a research-based design and creative service studio to which this pair could be a tribute.

This Air Jordan 1 is different compared to the 2017 pair. Instead of the Off-White branding on the medial side, we have “V.A.A.,” which stands for Virgil Abloh Archive. This means that the shoes won’t be a collaboration with Off-White, but Virgil Abloh’s estate.

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Virgil Abloh Archive Air Jordan 1 High OG Alaska Release Date

The Virgil Abloh Archive x Air Jordan 1 High OG “Alaska” will be released in Spring 2026, at select Jordan Brand retailers and online via Nike.com. The retail price is $195. We will update you once we have more details. For now, check out the photos below of the “Euro” release.

The “Alaska” Off-White x Air Jordan 1 High OG is set to debut during the Spring 2026. Inspired by the “Euro” or “White” color blocking, this highly anticipated release will retail for $195.

Bottom Line

I am happy that this will be a collaboration with Virgil Abloh, instead of Off-White. I think this gives the pair more meaning and is a great tribute since his passing. Although I would prefer a different colorway, it does make sense that the “Alaska” pair debuts. It’s initial drop, known as “Euro” was a European exclusive. This time, it will be available globally, but sadly it will still be a limited drop.

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Virgil Abloh Archive Air Jordan 1 Alaska On-Feet

New photos of the Virgil Abloh Archive x Air Jordan 1 “Alaska” have leaked. Although the pair resembles the 2018 “Euro” iteration, the medial side reads “V.A.A. for Nike,” signifying this won’t be a collaboration with Off-White.

Hiroshi Fujiwara has unveiled the Air Jordan 1 “Alaska.” Shared via the “Virgil Abloh: The Codes” exhibition in Paris. The shoes feature “V.A.A. for NIKE” branding on the panels, instead of “Off-White.” This means that the collaboration won’t be tied to Off-White but connected to the Virgil Abloh Archive estate. A release is scheduled for Spring 2026.

Initially expected to launch during the Holiday 2025 season, the “Alaska” Off-White x Air Jordan 1 has been delayed. According to brandon1an, the pair is expected to launch in 2026.

The “Alaska” Off-White x Air Jordan 1 will be released on December 20th. Via zsneakerheadz.

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