Two Air Jordan 1 Retro Low OGs released on the US calendar five days apart in 2026. The “Garden” went live on Saturday 26 September and the “Howard” on Thursday 1 October. Both went live at 10:00am Eastern and cost $155. Both used LEO draws, with about two minutes of entries and no timer. This archive records those launches and the preparation lessons from their short entry windows.
| “Garden” | “Howard” | |
|---|---|---|
| Style code | IR0088-001 | IX8478-410 |
| Colorway | Black / Summit White / Laser Fuchsia / Varsity Red | College Navy / White / University Red |
| Date | Saturday 26 September 2026 | Thursday 1 October 2026 |
| Time | 10:00am Eastern (2:00pm UTC) | 10:00am Eastern (2:00pm UTC) |
| Retail | $155 | $155 |
| Draw | LEO, about two minutes | LEO, about two minutes |
Why does a two-minute draw change the preparation?
Because there is no time to fix anything in.
A draw picks at random from every entry made while it is open, so when you enter inside the window makes no difference. On a LEO draw that window is about two minutes, and the page shows no timer. A declined card or a missing size at 10:00am is a problem you solve after the window has closed.
What should be settled before 10:00am?
Four things.
The card
A card has to be accepted before it can pay for anything. The one that trips people is Address Invalid, which almost always means the billing address does not match what the bank holds. The billing errors page explains each failure the app reports.
The size
Decide it now, not at checkout. A pair in a size you would not wear is a return or a resale. On a two-minute draw there is no time to reconsider once it goes live.
The address
A pair ships to the address on the order. Check that it is one that can actually receive a parcel on the day it arrives.
Being there at the time
The part a short draw asks of you. Both releases went live at 10:00am Eastern and took entries for about two minutes. The drop-day checklist covers the last few minutes before a release.
What else went live at the same time?
More than you might expect, which matters if you want more than one pair.
The “Garden” shared 10:00am on Saturday with the Kobe 3 Protro and the Air Jordan 40 “14”. The “Howard” shared Thursday’s slot with two Caitlin 1 colorways. The full week is archived separately. For upcoming releases, check the live calendar.
What can these releases teach us?
Prepare before a crowded start time.
The “Garden” came first, with two other releases in its slot. Five days later, the “Howard” asked for the same preparation: a valid card, the right size and a delivery address. For the next draw, settle those details before it goes live, especially when several pairs share a start time.
Questions people ask
When did the Air Jordan 1 Low OG Garden and Howard release?
The "Garden" released on Saturday 26 September 2026 and the "Howard" on Thursday 1 October 2026. Both went live on SNKRS in the US at 10:00am Eastern, which was 2:00pm UTC, and both retailed at $155.
Were the Garden and Howard releases draws?
Yes. Both releases used LEO draws, with about two minutes of entries from 10:00am Eastern and no timer. Nike selects winners at random after that entry window closes.
What are the style codes?
IR0088-001 for the "Garden" in Black, Summit White, Laser Fuchsia and Varsity Red. IX8478-410 for the "Howard" in College Navy, White and University Red. Both are Air Jordan 1 Retro Low OGs.
What should I check before a future draw?
That the billing profile is created, that the billing address matches what your bank holds, that the size is one you would actually wear, and that the shipping address can receive a parcel. None of these can be fixed inside a two-minute window.
Sources
- Nike - Air Jordan 1 Retro Low OG Garden (IR0088-001) · Nike · Checked
- Nike SNKRS launch calendar (US) · Nike · Checked
- How SNKRS draws work (DAN and LEO) · Sole Retriever · Checked