Air Jordan 1 Mid 'Dia de los Muertos'

The Air Jordan 1 Mid Dia de los Muertos with style code IZ4718-283 is Jordan Brand's 2026 tribute to the Mexican Day of the Dead, built on the silhouette that started it all. The Air Jordan 1 debuted in 1985 as Michael Jordan's first signature shoe, and the Mid later joined the line-up with a slightly lower collar than the High. Instead of the skull graphics often linked to the holiday, this edition focuses on family and remembrance: a Xolo, the hairless Xoloitzcuintli dog that Aztec tradition saw as a guide for souls, appears on the tongue graphic and the insole. In the Desert Dust / Particle Beige / Light Orewood Brown / Terra Blush colourway, the Air Jordan 1 Mid Dia de los Muertos combines textured leathers with the padded collar and Air cushioning the model is known for.

Colorway: Desert Dust / Particle Beige / Light Orewood Brown / Terra Blush

The Air Jordan 1 Mid Dia de los Muertos takes its textures from traditional Mexican pastries. Pink speckled leather covers the toe, lace and heel panels, resembling the sugared top of a pan de muerto, while the toe box and side panels use a cracked brown leather finish that looks like baked dough. The ankle collar carries a textured pattern inspired by a concha, and the tongue is made from a woven pale pink material topped with the Xolo graphic. Ornate stitching frames the Swoosh, cream flat laces keep the top line soft, and a cream midsole sits on a black rubber outsole with the classic pivot-point traction pattern. The story continues in the packaging: the phrase "En esta familia nadie vuela solo" (In this family, no one flies alone) is printed inside the box lid, and "Somos Historias" runs along the side. Style code IZ4718-283 is a pair where every panel tells part of the story.

How does the Air Jordan 1 Mid Dia de los Muertos fit?

The Air Jordan 1 Mid Dia de los Muertos fits true to size, so take your usual Jordan or Nike size. The Air Jordan 1 Mid has a fairly narrow toe box and a snug midfoot, so wearers with wide feet often go half a size up for extra room. The leather upper feels stiff at first and breaks in after a few wears, while the padded collar and Air-Sole unit in the heel keep the ride comfortable throughout the day.