The Air Jordan 40 is setting the pace for 2026 by mirroring its legendary retro counterparts. This "Wolf Grey" edition serves as a sophisticated precursor to the upcoming Air Jordan 5 and Air Jordan 9 drops, blending elite game-ready performance with a triple-grey palette that prioritizes tonal restraint and premium material texture.
Air Jordan 40 Wolf Grey: Sophisticated Performance
The Air Jordan 40 has been mirroring its Retro counterparts, dropping in new colorways to coincide with current and upcoming events. This January, the 40th game model will be setting the pace for the first month of 2026 with this triple-grey edition. With official color specs of Photon Dust, Wolf Grey, and Flint Grey, this Air Jordan 40 embodies the chief color stories of the upcoming Air Jordan 5 “Wolf Grey” and Air Jordan 9 “Flint Grey”—both of which are set to dominate the floor in the coming months.
The game-ready performance model uses the darkest shade at the toe-box, while lighter hues are used through the elegant leather upper. Hits of Wolf Grey are sprinkled through the branding, while white appears on the midsole above the “yellowed-out” gum bottoms for a touch of vintage flair. Beyond the looks, the AJ40 continues to push boundaries as the first silhouette to stack a full-length Zoom Strobel unit on top of full-length ZoomX foam, delivering marathon-level cushioning for the modern hooper.
Why we love it
- The Performance Peak: The combination of ZoomX and Zoom Strobel makes this the most responsive signature Jordan to date, offering unparalleled energy return.
- Tonal Versatility: The mix of Photon Dust and Flint Grey creates a neutral, high-end look that transitions perfectly from the court to the streets of Joburg.
- 40-Degree Engineering: Every detail, from the containment webbing to the traction pattern, is engineered at a precise 40-degree angle, nodding to four decades of flight.
The Details
- Style: Air Jordan 40 “Wolf Grey” (HM9931-001)
- Price: R 3,899.95
- Colors: Photon Dust / Wolf Grey / Flint Grey
- Availability: Coming soon to South Africa (Available at Nike ZA and Sportscene)
Release Date: January 8, 2026
