The Best Air Jordan 6 Colourways: Our 2026 Picks

The Air Jordan 6 is the shoe Tinker Hatfield designed for 1991, the season Michael Jordan won his first NBA championship, and its sculpted lines were inspired by his German sports car. Of every Air Jordan 6 colourway around right now, our number one pick is the 2026 'Reverse Infrared Salesman', a sample from 1999 that finally released.

The Air Jordan 6 Retro 'Reverse Infrared Salesman' leads our list, and it sits with the rest of the Air Jordan range live now at PUSHAS, where every pair is authenticated by hand. Below are our eight picks, ranked on design and story.

The Air Jordan 6 in brief

Hatfield gave the sixth signature shoe a sleek, sculpted shape. The heel pull tab was designed to resemble a spoiler and makes the shoe easier to put on. Inside is a neoprene inner bootie, and the outsole carries over the translucent rubber first seen on the Air Jordan 5. Jordan wore the model as the Bulls won their first title in 1991.

How we ranked them

These are our picks, judged on four things: how well the colour blocking suits the Air Jordan 6's lines, the materials used, the story behind the pair, and how easily it wears day to day. Every pair on the list is live now.

1. Air Jordan 6 Retro 'Reverse Infrared Salesman'

The Reverse Infrared Salesman takes its name from a salesman sample. It began as a 1999 sample that never went to public release, and it finally arrived on 14 February 2026 under style code CT8529-001. The upper is black nubuck with the familiar perforated panels, but the blocking is flipped: there is more Infrared across the midsole than on the original Black Infrared, and the Nike Air branding on the heel is Infrared instead of black.

The flipped blocking is why it tops our list.

2. Air Jordan 6 Retro x Awake NY 'Midnight Navy'

Angelo Baque's Awake NY followed its Air Jordan 5 work with this Air Jordan 6 'Midnight Navy', style code IQ5706-400, made to mark the model's 35th anniversary. Midnight Navy panels run alongside Game Royal and Light Blue, Infrared 23 stitching runs across the upper, and the Awake NY 'A' logo takes over the perforated side panel. The midsole mixes black and Infrared above a translucent outsole.

It keeps the Air Jordan 6 shape and changes the colours and branding.

3. Air Jordan 6 Retro 'Black Infrared'

This is the colourway Jordan wore to beat the Lakers for his first championship. The 2019 Black Infrared, style code 384664-060, released on 16 February 2019 over All-Star Weekend in black nubuck with Infrared on the midsole, tongue and heel. It brought back the original Nike Air branding on the heel.

4. Air Jordan 6 x Travis Scott 'British Khaki'

Travis Scott's 'British Khaki' Air Jordan 6, style code DH0690-200, released on 30 April 2021. A khaki suede upper carries his signature stash pocket on the side, with Bright Crimson picking out the Jumpman and Nike Air. It pairs easily with neutrals.

5. Air Jordan 6 Retro 'Toro Bravo'

The Toro Bravo, style code CT8529-600, landed on 24 May 2023 in Varsity Red suede with black on the midsole and heel pull tab. The red-and-black pairing follows the Bulls' team colours.

6. Air Jordan 6 Retro 'UNC White'

The UNC White (CT8529-410) takes its colours from the University of North Carolina. Released on 5 March 2022, it blocks University Blue against white with a college-style jock tag on the heel. It suits spring and summer.

7. Air Jordan 6 Retro 'Aqua'

The Aqua (CT8529-004) arrived on 7 October 2023 and borrows its palette from the Air Jordan 8 'Aqua'. Black nubuck sets off Bright Concord purple and Aquatone teal, with icy translucent rubber at the heel and forefoot. Its colours come from the early nineties, and the black base keeps it easy to style.

8. Air Jordan 6 Retro 'Yellow Ochre'

Closing the list, the Yellow Ochre (CT8529-170) released on 27 January 2024. A white base carries Yellow Ochre with black details and an icy translucent outsole. The white base keeps the profile clean.

How it fits

Check the Air Jordan size guide before you choose your size.

Which pair is built for you

Shoe	Built for	Wear it with
Reverse Infrared Salesman	A story only collectors used to know	Black denim and a black bomber
Awake NY 'Midnight Navy'	Standing out with a collaborator's touch	Navy workwear and a cap
Black Infrared	The championship original	Black tee and relaxed trousers
Travis Scott 'British Khaki'	Earthy, utilitarian dressing	Cargo trousers and a neutral hoodie
Toro Bravo	A bold Bulls statement	Washed black jeans and a red knit
UNC White	A clean warm-weather pair	Shorts and a white tee
Aqua	Nineties colour on a dark base	Black trackpants and a teal layer
Yellow Ochre	Warm colour with a clean base	Light-wash denim and an off-white shirt

Live now at PUSHAS

Stock as of 2 October 2026. Every pair below is live now at PUSHAS.

• Air Jordan 6 Retro 'Reverse Infrared Salesman': in stock
• Air Jordan 6 Retro x Awake NY 'Midnight Navy': in stock
• Air Jordan 6 Retro 'Black Infrared': in stock
• Air Jordan 6 x Travis Scott 'British Khaki': in stock
• Air Jordan 6 Retro 'Toro Bravo': in stock
• Air Jordan 6 Retro 'UNC White': in stock
• Air Jordan 6 Retro 'Aqua': in stock
• Air Jordan 6 Retro 'Yellow Ochre': in stock

Every pair is authenticated by hand, so you can shop with confidence. The live listing shows the current price.

For the full back story, read our pieces on the Reverse Infrared Salesman and the Awake NY 'Midnight Navy'.

FAQ

What is the Air Jordan 6 'Reverse Infrared' from 2026?

It is the Air Jordan 6 'Reverse Infrared Salesman', style code CT8529-001, released on 14 February 2026. It is based on a 1999 sample that never released publicly, and it flips the Black Infrared blocking with more Infrared on the midsole and Infrared Nike Air branding on the heel.

What is the Jordan 6 'Midnight Navy'?

The Jordan 6 'Midnight Navy' is the Awake NY collaboration, style code IQ5706-400, built to mark the Air Jordan 6's 35th anniversary. It layers Midnight Navy with Game Royal and Light Blue, adds Infrared stitching, and swaps in the Awake NY 'A' logo on the side panel.

Who is behind the Air Jordan 6 x Awake NY?

Awake NY is the New York label founded by Angelo Baque. The Air Jordan 6 'Midnight Navy' follows the brand's earlier Air Jordan 5 collaboration with Jordan Brand, and it released through Awake NY in August 2026.

Is there a white Jordan 6 in this list?

Yes, two. The 'UNC White' pairs white leather overlays with University Blue nubuck, and the 'Yellow Ochre' runs a white base with Yellow Ochre and black details over an icy translucent outsole.