Union LA is set to reignite the energy behind Air Jordan 1 collaboration with the third installment of its signature stitched-together design, arriving later this month. Under the creative vision of Chris Gibbs, Union’s take on the Air Jordan 1 has become a benchmark in collaborative sneaker design, merging elements of two OG 1985 colorways to create a single hybrid masterpiece.

Scheduled to release on February 28, the latest iteration sees the lower half of the iconic "Chicago" Air Jordan 1 fused with the upper portion of the "Shadow" colorway, maintaining the distinctive Union aesthetic of contrasting sections welded together by exposed yellow stitching. However, it appears that a fourth unreleased version was also in development, featuring a UNC-colored lower half and the OG "Royal" upper—a blend that offers a fresh take on the mash-up formula Union has perfected.

Recently revealed via Horehead Sales, this alternate Union Air Jordan 1 follows the same design ethos, with the contrasting colors seamlessly stitched together. At the same time, yellow laces and exposed stitching enhance the hand-crafted look. Though currently classified as an unreleased sample, its existence raises the question—could this colorway see a future release?

For now, attention remains on the confirmed February 28 drop, but given Union’s history of sought-after Jordan collaborations, fans will undoubtedly be hoping for another surprise release down the line.

And for pairs you can actually get your feet into, check out our expansive Air Jordan Releases calendar.