Social Status is giving the Chicago colorway a handmade feel. The Social Status Air Jordan 1 Low Sashiko (IU4982-600) swaps the leather side panels for blue fabric in the style of Japanese sashiko stitching and pairs them with red leather that looks years old. The pair releases in December 2026 at Social Status, the exact date is still TBA.
Social Status and the Whitaker Group
Social Status is part of the Whitaker Group, which runs several sneaker boutiques in the United States and has worked with Jordan Brand on many collaborations. This time the store takes one of the most famous colorways in sneaker history and changes the materials instead of the colors.
Social Status Air Jordan 1 Low Sashiko: the details
The base is classic Chicago in red, white and black, officially Varsity Red/Sail/Game Royal/Black. The red leather overlays are pre aged and scuffed, so the shoe looks worn in from day one, while the white toe box stays untouched and clean.
- Red leather overlays with an aged, scuffed finish
- Clean white toe box
- Blue sashiko style fabric on the inner and outer side panels instead of leather
- Nylon tongue, as on the original Air Jordan 1 from 1985
- Box fully covered in the blue woven pattern with large Social Status branding
Game Royal is the color that ties it together: the blue woven panels add a third color to the Chicago look without breaking it. The special box carries the same pattern, so the packaging is part of the design and not an afterthought.
Sashiko on the Air Jordan 1
Sashiko is a Japanese technique that uses visible running stitches to strengthen and decorate fabric. It is not the first time the craft meets a Jordan: the Colette Air Jordan 1 Sashiko Gals was a hand stitched one of one with denim patchwork. Social Status brings the idea to a pair that you can actually buy.
Release date and where to buy
- Name: Social Status x Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Sashiko”
- Style code: IU4982-600
- Colorway: Varsity Red/Sail/Game Royal/Black
- Release date: December 2026, exact date TBA
- Retail price: TBA
- Where to buy: Social Status
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FAQ: Social Status Air Jordan 1 Low Sashiko
When does the Social Status Air Jordan 1 Low Sashiko release?
In December 2026 at Social Status. The exact date is still TBA.
What is the style code?
The style code is IU4982-600.
What is special about the Social Status Air Jordan 1 Low Sashiko?
The side panels are made of blue sashiko style fabric instead of leather, the red leather is aged and scuffed, and the tongue is nylon like the 1985 original.
How much does it cost?
The price has not been announced yet.
