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Most Jordan packs are built around the early numbers — the 1, the 3, the 4, the 11. The Black Pack does the opposite. It takes four silhouettes from the end of Michael Jordan's playing career and just after it — the Air Jordan 14 Low, 15, 16 and 17 Low — and gives each one an all-black build where texture, not color, carries the design: ostrich on the 14 Low, snakeskin on the 15, wrinkled elephant-style leather on the 16, and stingray detailing on the 17 Low. All four pairs are out now. This guide covers the whole pack honestly: what released, what it costs, and which prices are still only reported.
Dates, style codes and U.S. retail prices below were checked November 4, 2026 against release sources including Sneaker News, Sneaker Bar Detroit and Sole Retriever, and cross-checked against our own drops calendar. Where sources disagreed on a price — which happened on this pack — we say so in the text instead of picking a number. Purchase channels for the two November 7 pairs were rechecked November 1, 2026 against the latest release reporting. Always confirm the final price and style code on the retailer's product page before paying.
Why this pack is different
The 14 through 17 are the Jordans a lot of collectors skipped. They arrived between 1998 and 2002, as Jordan's Bulls run ended and his Wizards years began, and they have never had the retro volume of the early models. That is exactly why this pack matters. The 14 Low had not released in more than three years before October 3. The 16 and 17 appear only occasionally. A coordinated, premium-material pack is Jordan Brand testing whether these silhouettes can carry a holiday moment on their own — and for buyers, it is a rare chance to own later-era Jordans at retail instead of hunting older retros on resale.
The pricing tells the same premium story. At $240 to $245 per pair, the Black Pack sits well above standard retro pricing. You are paying for the materials and the limited NBHD distribution, not for new performance technology. As we noted in our holiday 2026 release guide, this season rewards buyers who rank the calendar before it starts — and at these prices, picking one Black Pack pair you truly want beats chasing all four.
The four pairs, in release order
PAIR 01 / OUT NOW — THE HEADLINE PAIR
Air Jordan 16 ‘Black Pack’ — Elephant
$245 · Released Saturday, October 3, 2026 · style IZ2586-001 · Black/Off Noir
The pair most people are asking about. The Air Jordan 16 mixes wrinkled, elephant-style textured leather across the upper with glossy black patent leather on the toe, plus mesh at the tongue and heel and the model's signature removable shroud over the laces. Originally from 2001, it was the first Air Jordan designed by Wilson Smith III after a decade of Tinker Hatfield designs — and the shoe Jordan wore for his Wizards comeback. It has always sat halfway between a basketball shoe and formalwear — the all-black treatment leans into that second side. It released October 3 through Nike SNKRS and select Jordan Brand NBHD retailers in men's sizing. Because distribution was limited, many sizes moved quickly; if yours is gone at retail, start with our picks page before paying the first resale price you see.
Check buying options on our picks pagePAIR 02 / OUT NOW — FIRST 14 LOW IN YEARS
Air Jordan 14 Low ‘Black Pack’ — Ostrich
$240 · Released Saturday, October 3, 2026 · style IZ3884-001 · Black/Off Noir
The other October 3 pair, and the first Air Jordan 14 Low in more than three years. Dimpled ostrich-textured leather runs across the side panels and heel, with black suede at the toe, a tonal Jumpman inside the metallic shield badge on the lateral side, and grey-tinted shank detailing at the midsole. The 14's shape was inspired by the Ferrari 550 Maranello, and the low cut keeps it easy to wear daily. It released the same day as the 16, through SNKRS and select NBHD retailers, at $240. Leftover sizes are most likely at those same retailers; resale listings exist, but check retail stock first — limited does not always mean sold out in every size.
Check buying options on our picks pagePAIR 03 / NOV 7 RELEASE WINDOW PASSED — CHECK REMAINING STOCK
Air Jordan 15 ‘Black Pack’ — Snake
Reported $240 · Released Saturday, November 7, 2026 · style IZ2585-001 · Black/Off Noir
The second wave opens with the most divisive silhouette Jordan Brand makes. The Air Jordan 15 was designed by Tinker Hatfield after the X-15 hypersonic jet — woven upper, sharp heel spine, and a protruding tongue that people either love or never warmed to. The Black Pack version wraps that shape in black with snakeskin texture doing the work that color usually would. It released November 7 at a reported $240 through select NBHD retailers and Jordan Brand's 232323232323.com platform rather than a standard SNKRS launch. The price is still reported rather than formally confirmed by Nike, so verify the final price on the retailer's page before paying — and check those retailers for remaining sizes now that the published launch window has passed. The 15 has a smaller, committed audience, and runs were limited.
Check buying options on our picks pagePAIR 04 / NOV 7 RELEASE WINDOW PASSED — CHECK REMAINING STOCK
Air Jordan 17 Low ‘Black Pack’ — Stingray
Reported $245 · Released Saturday, November 7, 2026 · style IZ2638-001 · Black/Anthracite
The pack closes with the Air Jordan 17 Low, reported in Black/Anthracite with dark grey suede and stingray-textured detailing around the collar. The 17, from 2002, was the luxury end of the line in its day — it originally arrived in a briefcase with a CD-ROM — and the stingray texture is this pack's version of that idea. It released November 7 alongside the 15, at a reported $245. One honest caution: Jordan Brand and SNKRS have not formally confirmed this pair's details, so verify the style code and final price on the retailer's page before you commit — and check NBHD retailers and 232323232323.com for remaining sizes now that the launch window has passed. If both November pairs are on your list, the 17 Low is the more wearable daily shoe; the 15 is the collector's statement.
Check buying options on our picks pageHow to buy the two pairs that are already out
For the AJ16 Elephant and the AJ14 Low Ostrich, release morning is over — this is now a stock-hunting exercise, and the order matters. First, check SNKRS and the NBHD retailers that carried the launch for leftover sizes in your exact style code: IZ2586-001 for the 16, IZ3884-001 for the 14 Low. Second, check our picks page, where we keep current buying links in one place. Third, and only then, look at resale — and compare the total with shipping and fees against the $245 and $240 retail prices before deciding a markup is worth it. On a five-week-old limited release, patience usually beats the first listing you see.
Fit notes: Jordan retros from this era generally run true to size in length. The 16's shroud covers the laces and can feel snug across the midfoot on first wear; the 14 Low's low collar makes it the easier daily fit of the two. If you are between sizes and buying resale, remember that resale returns are limited — confirm the retailer's policy before paying above retail.
Where to check after the November 7 launch
The AJ15 Snake (IZ2585-001) and the AJ17 Low Stingray (IZ2638-001) were reported for Saturday, November 7, 2026, and that published launch window has now passed. Check Jordan Brand's 232323232323.com platform and participating NBHD retailers for remaining sizes — current reporting has this pack skipping standard SNKRS distribution. Verify current inventory and final pricing directly with the retailer before paying: both prices ($240 for the AJ15, $245 for the AJ17 Low) are reported rather than formally confirmed by Nike. Keep an eye on our drops calendar — if either pair restocks, the calendar is where we post changes first.
THE QUICK ANSWERS
Jordan Black Pack FAQ
What is the Jordan Black Pack?
A four-pair Holiday 2026 Jordan Brand collection giving the Air Jordan 14 Low, 15, 16 and 17 Low all-black builds with different textured materials: ostrich on the 14 Low, snakeskin on the 15, wrinkled elephant-style leather with a patent toe on the 16, and stingray detailing on the 17 Low.
When did the Air Jordan 16 Elephant and Air Jordan 14 Low Ostrich release?
Both released Saturday, October 3, 2026 through Nike SNKRS and select Jordan Brand NBHD retailers. The AJ16 (style IZ2586-001) retailed at $245; the AJ14 Low (style IZ3884-001) retailed at $240.
When did the Air Jordan 15 Snake and Air Jordan 17 Low Stingray release?
Both were reported for Saturday, November 7, 2026: the AJ15 under style code IZ2585-001 and the AJ17 Low under style code IZ2638-001. That scheduled release window has passed. Latest reporting prices them separately — $240 for the AJ15 and $245 for the AJ17 Low — through select NBHD retailers and 232323232323.com rather than SNKRS. Check those retailers for remaining inventory, and confirm the final price on the retailer's product page before paying.
Which Black Pack pair should I buy first?
If you can find it near its $245 retail, the AJ16 Elephant is the pack's headline pair and the hardest to replace later. For daily wear at a slightly lower retail, the AJ14 Low Ostrich at $240 is the easiest fit. Of the November 7 pairs, the AJ15 Snake is the collector's statement and the AJ17 Low Stingray is the more wearable shoe — check remaining stock before turning to resale.
YOUR TURN