One of the most famous Jordan colorways from 1992 is coming back. The Air Jordan 7 Playoffs 2027 (JJ5628-001) releases on Saturday, February 20, 2027, right in the middle of NBA All-Star Weekend. It celebrates the 35th anniversary of the Air Jordan 7 and brings the shoe closer to its original look than any retro before.
Playoffs, Dark Charcoal or Raptors?
The colorway goes by more than one name. Next to “Playoffs”, many fans know it as “Dark Charcoal” or as the Air Jordan 7 Raptors. That last nickname came later: the Toronto Raptors did not even exist in 1992, but the black, red and purple mix reminded people of the team’s colors, and the name stuck.
Closer to the 1992 original
The Air Jordan 7 Playoffs comes in Black, Dark Smoke Grey, True Red and Eggplant. The 2027 pair uses Dark Smoke Grey nubuck on the base with black overlays on top, while True Red and Eggplant purple add the accents on the tongue, the heel and the midsole. That split between grey and black is what makes it look much more like the 1992 shoe.
A look back at earlier retros
The colorway first returned in 2002 and again in 2012. Both retros were darker and leaned on an almost uniform black upper. In 2009 it also showed up in the DMP Pack, with a stronger contrast between the colors. The 2027 version moves away from that darker take and goes back to the grey and black balance of the original.
Air Jordan 7 Playoffs 2027 release info
- Name: Air Jordan 7 OG “Playoffs”
- Style code: JJ5628-001
- Colorway: Black/Dark Smoke Grey/True Red/Eggplant
- Release date: Saturday, February 20, 2027
- Retail price: TBA
- Sizing: full family sizes
- Where to buy: SNKRS and selected retailers
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FAQ: Air Jordan 7 Playoffs 2027
When does the Air Jordan 7 Playoffs 2027 release?
The Air Jordan 7 OG Playoffs JJ5628-001 releases on Saturday, February 20, 2027, during NBA All-Star Weekend, on SNKRS and at selected retailers.
Why is the Air Jordan 7 Playoffs called Raptors?
The Raptors nickname came later because of the black, red and purple colors. The Toronto Raptors did not exist yet when the shoe first came out in 1992.
How is the 2027 Air Jordan 7 Playoffs different from earlier retros?
It is closer to the original, with Dark Smoke Grey nubuck and black overlays. The 2002 and 2012 retros were darker and almost fully black.
Does the Air Jordan 7 Playoffs come in kids sizes?
Yes. The pair releases in full family sizes.
