Surely, Nike loves to make money, why then has there only been one refresh of the China-exclusive XQ colorway? This pair remains one of the most unique in the AJ-1s history, thanks to its star-speckled embossed leather paneling, and unique line detailing. Sometimes sneaker brands will do things that seem to go against reason. The newest iteration is a huge improvement over the original, but we have to shout out the design that started the patent leather look, so we’re showcasing the mid-rise. These feel a little dated by 2020’s standards, but this black and gold colorway remains popular to this day, with a recent re-release in high-top form. We mean literally, how can you not see this sneaker when it reflects any light source directly into your eyes? It’s rare that a mid-rise Jordan 1 colorway ever edges into legendary status, but this patent leather iteration of the AJ-1 is impossible to ignore. The full Japan pack consisted of Metallic Silver/Neutral Grey, White/Midnight Navy, Black Metallic Silver, and White Metallic silver colorways, with some pairs featuring reflective 3M detailing.Įach sneaker from the collection was released in a limited edition suitcase, which was a puzzling move, but hey, who wouldn’t want to keep one of these pairs in a hard shell under lock and key? Air Jordan 1 Patent Leather, 2003/2013/2020 StockX Nike Japan has a track record of producing some of the brand’s greatest colorways, and that trend started with this four sneaker release. And if you want to see a fully custom Jordan 1, check out The Game reacting to his new kicks on Uproxx’s Fresh Pair, below.Īir Jordan 1 Retro Japan Pack, 2001 Stadium Goods In celebration of the sneaker world’s greatest design, we’re running through the Air Jordan Is 30 best colorways, from 1985 to 2022. But even still, we never would’ve gotten there without the 1! The Air Jordan 3 might’ve been designed by Tinker Hatfield but it took design elements originally sketched out by Moore, and it’s probably second to the Jordan 1 for that very reason, as it combined design elements from two sneaker legends - creating something greater than the sum of its parts. We have the late Peter Moore to thank for that, who not only designed the Jordan 1 and 2 but also gave us the branding associated with the Air Jordan family, from the original wing logo on the 1 to the Jumpman which debuted on the 3. With 36 different designs in its lineage, the fact that the Jordan I still tops the list of many people’s favorite sneaker silhouette is a testament to its design. Aside from being emblematic of basketball’s most iconic player, the Jordan I also set the stage for the full lineage of Jordans, which as of 2022 consists of 36 individual sneakers. For good reason, too - the sneaker single-handedly created sneaker culture as we know it when it first dropped to the public on April 1st, 1985. Say the word “sneaker,” and most people are going to conjure up images of their favorite AJ1. Find yours.In the nearly 40 years since the Air Jordan 1s inception, the sneaker has solidified itself as the most iconic shoe of all time. From women’s styles to men’s styles, to I-don’t-even-care-just-give-me-the-Jordans styles. The styles go from Jordan 1 Low to Jordan 1 Mid and Jordan 1 High. Each and every year since MJ’s famous first pair of 1984 there’s been an update. In many ways, they started the (sneakerhead) archives. Different archives even to the Air Force 1s or the adidas Forums. These are kicks straight out of the archives, their own archives. It comes in so many colorways, so many iterations. Whether you shoot hoops yourself or prefer three-pointers for your team in the football results, the Air Jordan 1 is a style for so much more than the court. Every year since that rule was broken a new pair of Jordans has been released - to greater or lesser success but always keeping true to that famous original pair. Rumour has it that Nike paid these fines themselves in an attempt to break the league’s dress code. His classic Jordans were a different style in different colors, and the NBA fined him every time he wore them on the court. At the time, NBA rules meant all players had to wear white sneakers or ones that coordinated with the colors of their teams’ jerseys. The Air Jordan 1 epitomized MJ – something nobody had ever quite seen before. Moore designed the first ever pair for the mighty Michael Jordan, the star of that Chicago Bulls team. The revolution started back in 1984 when Peter. A true household style that never gets old. A collection in which MJ himself would be spoilt for choice.
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