As we enter 2025, we're looking forward to a large batch of exciting drops in store for sneakerheads and flippers, including OG re-releases and hyped collaborations from some of the biggest names in the street fashion world.
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Let’s dive in to check out the most anticipated shoe drops of 2025, past and upcoming:
Hottest sneaker drops this year
Travis Scott Zoom Field Jaxx “Light Chocolate”
![travis scott light choc](https://whop.com/blog/content/images/2025/01/travis-scott-light-cho.jpg)
Release Date: January 17th 2025 🗓️
Retail Price $170 💵
Whenever Travis Scott and Nike collab, it’s always a hit, and 2025 is starting off strong with the exclusive “Light Chocolate” colorway of La Flame’s flavor of the fresh Zoom Field Jaxx silhouette.
With a colorway that is similar in tone to the Travis Scott Air Jordan 1 Mocha, which is perhaps the most iconic of all time from this duo, this “Light Chocolate” version is being met with tons of hype and likely resale value.
Air Jordan 11 Chinese New Year “Year of the Snake”
![air jordan snake](https://whop.com/blog/content/images/2025/01/air-jordan-snake.png)
Release Date: January 23rd 2025 🗓️
Retail Price $210 💵
The Air Jordan 11 Low is another silhouette that’s getting blessed with a limited Chinese New Year edition this year. It’s a more minimalistic take compared to the Air Jordan 1 version with a two-tone “Summit White” and “Football Grey” colorway.
Previous versions of Air Jordan 11 Low Snakeskin maintain steady demand on the aftermarket, so this 2025 Year of the Snake model should retain its value as a collectible over the years in addition to probably selling out and commanding resale value upon its release.
Air Jordan 1 Chinese New Year “Year of the Snake”
![air jordan snake](https://whop.com/blog/content/images/2025/01/air-jordan-snake-1.webp)
Release Date: January 29th 2025 🗓️
Retail Price $160 💵
Every year, Nike pays tribute to the Chinese Zodiac calendar, releasing unique models that are aligned with the animal of the year around the time of Chinese New Year. 2025 is the year of the snake, and out of the models that Nike is dropping with this theme, the Air Jordan 1 Low version is perhaps the most anticipated.
This pair’s clean colorway that is mostly set on a “Summit White” palatte is subtly contrasted with a “Barely Green” tone on the sole, tongue and laces. The snakeskin swoosh tops off the look of the limited edition shoe, a rare touch that is only seen on select few other models such as the coveted Supreme Snakeskin Nike Blazers.
Air Jordan 5 Black Metallic Reimagined
![air jordan black](https://whop.com/blog/content/images/2025/01/air-jordan-black.png)
Release Date: February 8th, 2025 🗓️
Retail Price: $210 💵
The 2025 release of the Air Jordan 5 “Black Metallic Reimagined” is a modern refresh of the original 1990 release, incorporating reflective 3M piping, white laces, and the OG “Nike Air” branding on the heel.
Although the retail price has risen for the Air Jordan 5 in recent years, the demand is still strong enough to generate some aftermarket value for sought after original colorways such as these.
Union LA Air Jordan 1 “Chicago/Shadow”
![air jordan chicago](https://whop.com/blog/content/images/2025/01/air-jordan-chicago.png)
Release Date: February 12th 2025 🗓️
Retail Price $200 💵
Boutique store Union LA collaborated with Nike in the past to drop one of the most sought-after Air Jordan 1’s of all time in 2018, and this year, fans of this duo will get yet another shot at snagging a pair for retail.
2025’s colorway combines neutral tones with vibrant Union LA yellow accents on the Shadow-colored upper half of a classic Chicago body for a unique look. These are expected to have decent resale value as their stock is quite limited.
Air Jordan 1 High ‘85 “Bred”
![air jordan bred](https://whop.com/blog/content/images/2025/01/air-jordan-bred.jpg)
Release Date: February 14th 2025 🗓️
Retail Price: $250 💵
This pair of Jordans comes with tons of history, so collectors and resellers have marked this as one of the key sneaker releases of 2025. The Air Jordan 1 High “Bred” released in 1985 and was the very first collaboration with Nike and Michael Jordan.
The last time we saw a re-release of the 1985 Bred was in 2016, and this time around Nike promises a model that is an accurate representation of the original with high-quality materials and accessories.
Air Jordan 12 “Flu Game”
![air jordan flu](https://whop.com/blog/content/images/2025/01/air-jordan-flu.png)
Release Date: March 1st 2025🗓️
Retail Price: $200💵
Another OG Jordan that is seeing a re-release in 2025 is the Air Jordan 12 “Flu Game” which was first seen in 1997. This year’s version will closely resemble the original rather than being part of the reimagined series.
We haven’t seen too many of these OG colorway Jordan 12’s in current years, so be sure to mark your calendars as these are expected to have a high level of demand.
Travis Scott Jordan Jumpman Jack “Bright Cactus”
![travis scott jordan](https://whop.com/blog/content/images/2025/01/travis-scott-jordan.jpg)
Release Date: April 30th 2025 🗓️
Retail Price: $200 💵
In stark contrast to the typical earthy tones of a Travis Scott x Nike release, the “Bright Cactus” version of the Jumpman Jack is painted with an eye-catching neon hue throughout the body.
This shoe was originally set to drop in the holiday season of 2024 but was delayed to an unspecified date in 2025 to the disappointment of many fans. The release date was recently confirmed to be April 30th 2025 but it could change at any moment.
Undefeated x Air Jordan 4 OG 2025
![air jordan undefeated](https://whop.com/blog/content/images/2025/01/air-jordan-undefeated.jpg)
Release Date: June 28th 2025 🗓️
Retail Price: $225💵
One of the most popular running collaborations between Nike and a brand is with Undefeated, aka UNDFTD. While there are now several Nike models from this duo,notably including the Air Force 1 and Dunk Low, the Air Jordan 4 is the first silhouette used for this iconic collaboration.
This specific model pays tribute to the OG 2005 release, sharing the same dark green and black colors contrasted with subtle orange highlights and the signature UNDFTD tally marks that are seen on all Undefeated x Nike models.
Air Jordan 1 High “Shattered Backboard”
![air jordan backboard](https://whop.com/blog/content/images/2025/01/air-jordan-orange.jpg)
Release Date: July 12th 2025 🗓️
Retail Price: $180 💵
The Air Jordan 1 “Shattered Backboard” was first seen in 2015 and sold out immediately, cementing itself as a modern-day grail with resale prices that are still in the $500-$800+ range today.In 2025, we’re seeing a re-release of the 2015 version using the exact same colors of the original. These pairs are expected to have resale value on the aftermarket, although it won’t be quite as high as the 2015 version
Air Jordan 8 Aqua
![air jordan aqua](https://whop.com/blog/content/images/2025/01/air-jordan-aqua.png)
Release Date: TBD July 2025 🗓️
Retail Price: $210 💵
Another highly anticipated re-release of 2025 is the Air Jordan 8 in the Aqua colorway. We last saw these in 2015, but unlike the past iterations that had slight modern changes, the 2025 version is promising to be a near replicated of the OG 1993 version.
There are several other Air Jordan 8’s coming out this year, including other returns such as the “Bugs Bunny” colorway, but these Aquas have the most hype.
Nike Air Max 95 OG “Neon”
![air jordan neon](https://whop.com/blog/content/images/2025/01/air-jordan-neon.png)
Release Date: TBD Summer 2025 🗓️
Retail Price: $185 💵
This pair of Nikes marks a truly special occasion–unlike other re-releases of 2025, this is the first time we’re seeing the Air Max 95 OG in the Neon colorway since it first came out in 1995.
Sometimes the hottest sneaker releases aren’t fully confirmed until the last minute, and this is the case with the 2025 Nike Air Max 95 OG Neon. Members of dedicated sneaker reselling groups enjoy the benefit of getting immediately notified by specialized website monitors that will track releases like this even if they’re shock drops.
What will 2025 hold for sneaker reselling?
In 2023, we saw quite a pullback in sneaker reselling, as interest shifted from NFTs, to sports and graphics cards as the year rolled on.
Also, with new reselling categories like watches emerging, the sneaker resale world may not be basking in the limelight it once was in. Still, some clean re-releases of classics are setting the tone to stimulate the nostalgia of OG sneakerheads and gain the attention of the younger generation.
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