Quick Facts
- The Air Jordan 40 SL is the latest colorway of Jordan’s 40th anniversary silhouette, covering the entire upper in the same shimmering copper tone from toe to heel
- The middle section of the tongue, the laces, and the midsole are black for a two-tone look, but every other panel on the shoe shines like new copper piping
- The Air Jordan 40 SL will be released Spring 2026
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The Winter Olympics are almost done, but Jordan is still feeling the spirit of the games. After watching the USA Women’s Hockey Team take home gold in overtime, and figure skater Alysa Liu put on for Oakland with the first free skate gold for the US since 2002, the Jumpman is going for third, turning the Air Jordan 40 into a podium-ready medal in a monochrome coat of shiny bronze.
The Air Jordan 40 SL is the latest colorway of Jordan’s 40th anniversary silhouette, covering the entire upper in the same shimmering copper tone from toe to heel. The middle section of the tongue, the laces, and the midsole are black for a two-tone look, but every other panel on the shoe shines like new copper piping.
After finding its footing with a series of self-referential hybrid models like the 4020, 4014, 4016, and 4028, the Air Jordan 40 has been one of the more successful late-model numbered Jordans in recent memory. In addition to the hybrid drops and inline colorways like this copper pair, the 40 is also getting iconic Jumpman colorways to match retro releases like the Air Jordan 6 Infrared Salesman.
The Air Jordan 40 SL Metallic Copper will be released Spring 2026 through Nike and select Jordan retailers in-store and online. Available in unisex sizing, the retail price is set at $205. For all the latest Air Jordan 40 news and drop info, download the Sole Retriever App.
Zach Harris is a writer based in Philadelphia. His work has appeared in Rolling Stone, Vice, Complex, High Times, and more. He is obsessed with skateboarding and bowling. He is still looking for his first 300. For tips, reviews, and anything in size 10.5 - zach.h@soleretriever.com
