Awake NY x Air Jordan 6 'Midnight Navy': New York Meets 1991

The Air Jordan 6 Retro x Awake NY 'Midnight Navy' (style code IQ5706-400) is Angelo Baque's New York label taking on Tinker Hatfield's 1991 championship shoe. It layers deep navy, Game Royal nubuck and Saffiano leather over the AJ6 shape, then threads Infrared accents through it as a direct line back to the original. It is the widest-release pair from Awake NY's third Jordan Brand project, and the one most people will actually get to wear.

The Air Jordan 6 Retro x Awake NY 'Midnight Navy' is live now in the Air Jordan range at PUSHAS, and every pair is authenticated by hand. It is also known as the 'Blueberry', a fitting name for a shoe built almost entirely from shades of blue.

The design story

Awake NY launched the Air Jordan 6 collection on 23 August 2026 through a raffle for its own customers, releasing the 'Midnight Navy' alongside a pink pair, called 'Playful Pink' or 'Bubblegum', that stayed exclusive to Awake NY. The 'Midnight Navy' then went to a wider release through Jordan Brand stockists on 29 August 2026.

Jordan Brand's own description gets the tone right. It talks about exaggerated colour blocking, unconventional stitching and "mysteriously altered branding" that give the shoe an unofficial, bootleg feel, backed by premium materials and careful construction. That mix is what Awake NY does well: it borrows the look of a street-market knock-off, then makes it with far more care than the real thing ever gets.

The references are layered. The Infrared accents point straight back to the original 1991 Air Jordan 6 'Infrared'. The Saffiano leather comes from luxury leather goods, the cross-hatched finish found on designer wallets. The New York side of the story sits in the branding.

Materials and details

The official colourway is Midnight Navy, Infrared 23, Game Royal and Light Blue. Midnight Navy and Light Blue leather sit alongside Game Royal nubuck, with Sail accents and Infrared 23 details.

Saffiano leather panels on the sides and heel give the upper a tight, textured finish that sits against the soft nap of the nubuck. The mix of materials changes as the light hits the shoe, and it looks richer in person than a flat navy would.

The branding is where the 'altered' idea comes through. Awake NY's 'A' logo is stitched onto the side panel, where you would normally expect standard Jordan details. At the heel, the Nike Air mark has been reworked with Awake NY embroidery. It is subtle enough to miss at a glance, and obvious once you spot it.

Awake NY and the Jordan Brand run

Awake NY is the New York label founded by Angelo Baque, who spent ten years as brand director at Supreme. Baque grew up in Queens, and the borough runs through the label's identity.

The AJ6 is Awake NY's third Jordan Brand project. It started with an Air Ship capsule in 2024. Two Air Jordan 5 colourways followed in 2025, 'Arctic Pink' and 'Black/Racer Blue'. On those, Awake NY put its 'A' in the mesh side windows and replaced the '23' on the heel with 'NY'. The Air Jordan 5 Retro x Awake NY 'Black' makes a natural partner to the AJ6 if you are collecting the full run.

The Air Jordan 6 lineage

Tinker Hatfield designed the Air Jordan 6, and it launched in 1991. That year Michael Jordan wore it through the playoffs and led the Chicago Bulls to his first NBA title. The original design featured a neoprene inner sleeve and a visible Air unit in the heel.

Choosing the AJ6 for its third project was a deliberate move. It is the shoe of Jordan's first championship, and Awake NY treats it with respect. The shape and tooling stay true to the model, while the materials and branding carry the New York personality.

How it fits and wears

Most wearers report that the Air Jordan 6 fits true to size, so your usual Jordan size is the right starting point. Cushioning comes from the heel Air unit, which makes it best suited to everyday casual wear. For a full comparison across models, check the Air Jordan size guide.

How to style it

Let the blues do the work. Dark indigo or raw selvedge denim picks up the Midnight Navy, while a grey or cream fleece set lets the Game Royal stand out. A navy or off-white tee keeps things clean, and a small hit of red in a cap or knit repeats the Infrared 23 details without overdoing it. Cropped or cuffed trousers show off the collar and the heel embroidery.

Who it is built for

If you want	Built for	Wear it with
A collaboration with real history	Fans of the 1991 AJ6 'Infrared' and its first-title story	Straight-leg indigo denim and a plain white tee
A New York label on a Jordan	Anyone following Awake NY since the Air Ship and AJ5	A varsity or leather jacket and a navy cap
Material depth in a wearable colour	People who want Saffiano leather and nubuck without loud colour	Grey fleece, cream knitwear and cuffed trousers

Live now at PUSHAS

Stock as of 27 September 2026. 20 US men's sizes are live, from US M 3.5 to US M 15.

Every pair is authenticated by hand, so you can shop with confidence. The live listing shows the current price. Find your size on the Air Jordan 6 Retro x Awake NY 'Midnight Navy' page.

For more from the wider Jordan catalogue, read our pick of the top six underrated Jordans, or browse trending sneakers and collectibles.

FAQ

Does the Air Jordan 6 Awake NY fit true to size?

Most wearers report that the Air Jordan 6 fits true to size, so your usual Jordan size is the right starting point.

When did the Awake NY Air Jordan 6 Midnight Navy release?

Awake NY launched it through a raffle on 23 August 2026, followed by a wider release through Jordan Brand stockists on 29 August 2026.

Why is the Awake NY Jordan 6 called Blueberry?

The official colourway is Midnight Navy, Infrared 23, Game Royal and Light Blue. It is also known as the 'Blueberry' because it is built almost entirely from shades of blue.

What materials is the Awake NY Air Jordan 6 made from?

It combines Game Royal nubuck with Saffiano leather panels, finished with Infrared 23 details, Awake NY's 'A' logo on the side panel and Awake NY embroidery at the heel.

What is the style code for the Air Jordan 6 Awake NY Midnight Navy?

The style code is IQ5706-400.