The Air Jordan 6 "UNC" falls into a category that usually doesn't need much explanation. Carolina blue tends to carry across silhouettes, and on the 6, it lands in a way that feels familiar. From what I've seen, demand hasn't really dropped off. Here's what you need to know.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
Sneaker |
Air Jordan 6 Retro "UNC" |
Style Code |
CT8529-410 |
Colorway |
University Blue/White/College Navy/Black |
Retail Price |
$210 |
Release |
March 5, 2022 |
Sizing |
Full family |
The 2022 "UNC" is the University Blue base version — which is the one that reads loudest as Carolina blue. University Blue nubuck covers the upper with white leather overlays in a color-blocking scheme that mirrors the AJ6 "Carmine" layout. Navy detailing runs through the lining, tongue, and midsole, with a woven Jordan Team jock tag at the heel — a nod to the tags sewn into UNC's game uniforms. The icy translucent outsole finishes it clean. The Air Jordan 6 "All-Star Chameleon" showed what happens when you take this silhouette somewhere unexpected with color — the "UNC" does the opposite and stays locked in tradition.
The "UNC" is available on the secondary market across platforms. StockX and GOAT both carry it with solid size coverage. Flight Club is worth checking too, especially if you're looking for sizes on the lower or higher ends of the run. The 2022 "UNC" (CT8529-410) is different from the 2017 black-based "UNC" (384664-006) — both exist on resale, so double-check the style code before buying.
Carolina blue on an AJ6 with solid construction and real story behind the colorway — yes. If you're building around UNC-adjacent colors, the Air Jordan 6 "Xuanwu" shows how different the 6 silhouette can read when you take it to the other end of the color spectrum.
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