If you've been watching our coverage over the past few weeks, you'll know that there aren't many current series more important than what Nike is releasing for the Olympics. While its best and brightest performance models continue to take center stage, the latest sneaker to make the news is a bit unexpected: 2020's Air Jordan 1 Low "Paris" is returning to stores for the international occasion.

It’s a true retro of what we saw a few years ago, the design carried by a mix of soft pastel notes and some gold detailing on the tongue and aglets. The material mix of short-pile suede, textile, and tumbled leather — visible on both overlay sections at the midfoot and on a commemorative hangtag — was a selling point for the original edition, and based on retailer images, remains a strong point on the reissue.

The synergy with this comeback effort is obvious; while it was initially minted alongside the similarly city-themed Air Jordan 1 Mid “Milan,” it carries the same titular narrative elements that Nike currently highlights throughout its catalog, from the Air Jordan 4 to the Nike SB Dunk Low .

Select global retailers have the Air Jordan 1 Low "Paris" scheduled to release on July 3