Jordan Triangle “Black/Barely Volt” Debuts the New Performance Model

The Jordan Triangle “Black/Barely Volt” is the launch colorway of Jordan Brand’s all-new performance basketball shoe, pairing a blacked-out woven upper with a glow-green Barely Volt sole and red Infrared 23 hits. It is one of three makeups that introduce the silhouette on July 2, 2026.

The Triangle is not a retro. It is a ground-up team model built to put Jordan Brand’s current cushioning stack on the feet of hoopers at every level, and it slots in just below the flagship Air Jordan 40 in the lineup. The name nods to the triangle offense that powered Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls through their 1990s title runs, and the low-cut build keeps players close to the floor for quicker cuts. You can track this and the rest of the brand’s 2026 hoop releases through the Air Jordan hub.

The “Black/Barely Volt” Design

Black runs across most of the upper, built from a carbon-fiber-inspired woven material with a leather toe overlay and a tonal mesh forefoot for breathability without bulk. The contrast comes from a Barely Volt sole, a soft glow-green that wraps the forefoot midsole, climbs the toe tip, and fills the herringbone outsole. Red Infrared 23 lands on the heel Jumpman, the embroidered tongue logo, and the top lace loop, while a yellow-green “JORDAN” hit runs down each heel pull-tab. “ZoomX” sits stamped on the forefoot sole and “AIR ZOOM” reads across the heel, so the tech is on display from both angles.

What Cushioning Does the Jordan Triangle Use?

The Triangle carries a three-part setup: ZoomX foam in the forefoot for responsive takeoffs, an Air Zoom unit in the heel for impact protection, and a Cushlon 3.0 carrier underneath for plush comfort over a full game. An injection-molded shank adds midfoot stability through cuts, and full-length Hart Rubber 2.0 herringbone handles traction. It is the same forefoot-ZoomX, heel-Zoom-Air formula found on the Air Jordan 40, which is part of why the two share a family resemblance in the eyestay and lacing.

Will the Jordan Triangle “Black/Barely Volt” Release at Retail?

Yes. The “Black/Barely Volt” is a general release, dropping July 2, 2026 for $145 at nike.com and select Jordan Brand retailers in unisex sizing. It arrives alongside two other debut colorways, with more Triangle makeups, including a Paolo Banchero player exclusive, lined up for the holiday season.

Jordan Triangle “Black/Barely Volt”
Color: Black/Barely Volt-Infrared 23
Style Code: IB1154-001
Release Date: July 2, 2026
Price: $145

How the Triangle Fits the Jordan Brand Lineup

The Triangle gives Team Jumpman a do-everything performance option that sits under the signature tier on price while still running premium cushioning. That approach mirrors how Jordan Brand has stacked its current roster, from the flagship 40 to the upcoming Air Jordan 41 lineup. For players who want a low-to-the-ground hoop shoe with ZoomX and Air Zoom under $150, JustFreshKicks expects the Triangle to become a rotation staple once colorways ramp up through the back half of the year.

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