Last year commemorated three decades of the Air Jordan 10, but with no fresh or retro colourways to celebrate the milestone. The good news is that 2025 is set to remedy this oversight. We’re eagerly awaiting the return of a rare gem in the model’s lineup—the Air Jordan 10 OG “Steel.” But with this classic’s comeback is the return of a little detail that fans will either love or hate.
A Look Back At The Sneaker
To understand why this sneaker’s design might split opinions, you need to go back to 1994, the year the Air Jordan 10 OG “Steel” first hit the shelves.
Michael Jordan was still on his first break from basketball when Tinker Hatfield cooked up the AJ10 design. Notably, Tinker included a controversial toe cap without Michael’s final endorsement. So, when the time came for mass production, it was too late to modify the design despite Jordan’s disapproval of this feature.
There on out, his royal Airness ensured that all subsequent releases of the model would not include the little toe cap detail. This made the OG 1994 “Steel” 10s incredibly rare. But fast forward to 2025, and these legendary sneakers are set to make a comeback in the rare and OG form.
A Closer Look At The Sneaker
The upcoming “Steel” Air Jordan 10s will offer the familiar white leather uppers and overlays—complete with the original toe cap, of course. The clean backdrop is contrasted by black and grey details on the tongue, eyelets, inner lining, and sole unit.
Other features re-appearing on this release are the dark powder blue Jumpman logos on the outsole plus Michael Jordan’s early career highlights showcased alongside it.
Air Jordan 10 OG “Steel” Release Details
The colourway is expected to return on August 2nd, 2025 and will be available through Nike.com and select retailers in full family sizing. Men’s sizes are expected to cost $200 USD each.
Sneakerheads can also check out some other throwback releases still planned for 2025, including gems like the Air Jordan 1 High OG “Shattered Backboard”, the Undefeated x Air Jordan 4, and even the Air Jordan 14 Red “Ferrari”.
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Are you planning to grab the Air Jordan 10 OG “Steel” when it releases in Summer 2025? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
Air Jordan 10 OG “Steel” |
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| SKU / Style Code: HJ6779-104 |
| Retail Price: $200 |
| Release Date: Summer 2025 |
| Colours: White/Black-Light Steel Grey |
| Where to Buy: Nike |
