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The Air Jordan 1 is the sneaker that started it all. Designed by Peter Moore, the Jordan 1 first released back at the end of March of 1985 with an original price of only $64.99.

The Jordan 1 isn’t exactly a performance model nowadays, but, they feature some of the best on-court traction ever.

The Jordan 1 has released in a myriad of different colorways and there are High, Mid, and Low versions of the shoe. The Jordan 1 was one of the first models to be retro-ed back in 1994 and was the first model to get the pro-tro treatment from Nike. 

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Craig Sager Gets His Very Own Air Jordan 1s

Legendary sideline reporter Craig Sager gets his very own colorway of the legendary Air Jordan 1 silhouette. Craig Sager’s battle with cancer has been well documented. Now, the folks over at Jordan Brand made this very special colorway of the Air Jordan 1, inspired by Sager’s infamous ugly suits that he can be spotted in working the NBA sidelines. DJ
August 25, 2016

The Air Jordan 1 High ‘Deconstructed’ Gets a Release Date

It has been a great month for the Air Jordan 1 fans as there have been numerous surprise releases that have kept people on their toes. The latest Jordan Brand recreation of the classic silhouette is the Air Jordan 1 High ‘Deconstructed’. After showcasing the ‘Ultra’ version these past few weeks, this new canvas deconstructed version favors a Chuck Taylor.
August 9, 2016

These Air Jordan 1 Releases Bring Back the Basics

While there’s nothing wrong with a little color in your closet, the recent monochromatic trend has made simple black and white sneakers come back into style with a vengeance. Fans of the Air Jordan 1 have even more to be excited about with these colorways that use basic black and white as bases for their uppers with contrasting hits on the Swoosh
August 6, 2016

The Air Jordan 1 High Gets a ‘Bronze Medal’ Colorway

Remember that time Jordan won Bronze in the Olympics? FYI, he didn’t. While winning Bronze in the Olympics is no small feat, ‘His Airness’ never settled for anything less than gold which makes the ‘Silver Medal‘ colorway of the Air Jordan 1 confusing, and this ‘Bronze Medal’ colorway even more perplexing. Nonetheless, fans of the AJ 1 might be interested in
August 4, 2016

Get Up Close and Personal with the 2016 Air Jordan 1 ‘Olympic Pack’

Every time the Olympics roll around we see every brand under the sun release multiple renditions of USA themed sneakers. Jordan Brand takes advantage of this as well, and chooses to do so on the Air Jordan 1 nearly every single time. Luckily, the 2016 edition of the Air Jordan 1 ‘Olympic Pack’ looks great as it kept things simple.
July 28, 2016

This Air Jordan 1 Bets Big on the Ankle Collar Trend

Even the Air Jordan 1 isn’t immune to the ankle collar trend that has been hitting all the lifestyle, even on-court, models recently. Now, we have an early look this new rendition of the AJ1. Using an upper that looks similar to what is used on the AJ 1 KO, this version of the Air Jordan 1 has an ankle collar that looks
July 27, 2016

Check Out the Air Jordan 1 Low ‘No Swoosh’ in Triple White

The best time to bring out all-white sneakers is in the summer and Jordan Brand tries to get into your rotation with this ‘Triple White’ colorway of the ‘No Swoosh’ Air Jordan 1 Low. These are definitely going for the luxury-casual look. The tumbled leather upper and suede inner lining dressed in all white will have you feeling like your
July 8, 2016

Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG ‘Letterman’ – Price and Release Info

Jordan Brand took a break this past weekend with the retro releases but it is coming back strong this week. The Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG ‘Letterman’ makes an entrance just as MJ did. The Air Jordan 1 ‘Letterman’ is an homage to the outfit 23-year-old Michael Jordan wore for his appearance on the Late Night Show with David Letterman. Would you be
April 25, 2016

The Air Jordan 1 Retro High ‘Metallic Series’ Set to Come Back in OG Form

Back in 2009, we saw the release of the Air Jordan 1 Retro ‘Metallic Series’, but they weren’t done in a way that did any justice to the originals. Fast forward to 2016 and Jordan Brand looks to be ready to bring back the classic Metallic Series AJ1 in proper fashion. The last Retro release saw the smooth grain leather
February 16, 2016

1985: The Air Jordan 1 and Pop Culture | Nightwing Knows

WearTesters and Finish Line have teamed up to celebrate the introduction of the Air Jordan XXX (30) in a fun and unique way. Instead of solely reflecting on the shoes that dropped over the past 30 years, we decided to look back at a number of things that happened during each year the Air Jordan reigned. With the sneakerhead getting
February 12, 2016

Official Look at the Croc Print Air Jordan 1 Pinnacle ‘Baroque Brown’

Another premium AJ 1 will release soon including the crocodile adorned Air Jordan 1 Pinnacle ‘Baroque Brown’ seen below. That croc print that is normally seen on high end dress shoes appears on the swoosh and heel cup area, encompassing the golden wings logo. Gold also appears on the lace holes with brown waxed laces looping through. Other logos on the
October 23, 2015

2015 Air Jordan Retro 1 Hi in Black/ White

Black and white is familiar territory on the Air Jordan 1 but another iteration is releasing soon to Jordan Brand retailers. The other Oreo color-blocked Jordan 1 is the original colorway that re-released in 2014, with more variation throughout as seen on the official look of that shoe. This version is simpler, with an all black upper and an all
September 23, 2015

An Air Jordan 1 is Inspired by This Tracksuit Worn on Letterman

David Letterman retired this year and now an Air Jordan 1 will release inspired by one of Michael’s appearances on Dave’s Late Night show. During the interview, Letterman talked the infamous banning moment with the black and red Jordan 1s. This brought more attention to the Jordan personal brand, as well as Nike’s basketball brand. Funny enough, Mike didn’t like the original
September 9, 2015

Air Jordan 1 Retro High Rare Air ‘Bred’ – Available Now

Black and red once again graces a Jordan sneaker, this time on the Air Jordan 1 Retro High Rare Air ‘Bred’ that has just released. This main difference between this version and the others is the wings logo being replaced by the words “Air Jordan” on the ankle area (lateral side). The Jumpman logo didn’t exist back in the day, so the
September 9, 2015

Air Jordan 1 Retro High Rare Air ‘Cool Grey’ – Available Now

The old school detailing returns on this special edition of the Air Jordan 1 Retro High Rare Air ‘Cool Grey’. While Michael Jordan didn’t wear this specific colorway, MJ did rock the Rare Air version of the Jordan 1 on court during his rookie season. This main difference between this version and the others is the wings logo being replaced by
August 9, 2015

Air Jordan 1 Retro Mid ‘Hare’ – Restocked + Below Retail

Rarely do you see a sold out shoe restock and come back below retail price. However, that is precisely the case for the Air Jordan 1 Retro Mid ‘Hare’. The shoe is a clear homage to Bugs Bunny, the Looney Tunes character who collaborated with Michael Jordan on the classic Nike Super Bowl commercial. Considering this is an anniversary of sorts for
July 21, 2015

Air Jordan 1 High OG ‘UNC’ – Release Date

Another Air Jordan 1 original colorway makes its way into the “Remastered” process by Jordan Brand as the Air Jordan 1 OG High “UNC” pays tribute to Michael Jordan’s alma mater. We’ve seen a plethora of new and old Jordan 1 releases this year from the “Shattered Backboard” to the highly coveted “Chicago” colorway and the Jumpman will reach back once
July 10, 2015

Air Jordan MTM Pack – Release Date

The Air Jordan MTM Pack gets a release date, and they won’t be easy to obtain. According to Nike Lab, the pack will be available tomorrow – June 13 – exclusively at their P75 location in Paris. If you’re in Paris you’ll need to enter the raffle in order to have a chance at grabbing a pair at Jordan.com/paris. They
June 12, 2015

Air Jordan ‘Dunk From Above’ Collection

Along with the ‘Alternate’ & ‘Poster’ Collections, Jordan Brand also plans to release the ‘Dunk From Above’ Collection inspired by Michael Jordan’s relentless ability to take flight. The Air Jordan 1 Nouveau, the first shoe in the Jordan Brand franchise to include the Wings logo, features a classic flat leather finish and a color shifting Nike Swoosh inspired by aviator
June 10, 2015

Jordan Brand Brings The Heat In 2016

Jordan Brand plans to bring the heat in 2016 with a large collection of Retro models that pay homage to different moments throughout MJ’s career. We’ll see what’s been dubbed the ‘Alternate Pack’ that includes alternate versions of classic Air Jordan models like we’ve never seen them before. Well, we’ve seen some of them before, but as player exclusives that have never
June 10, 2015

Air Jordan ‘MTM’ Pack – First Look

First off, I dig them both–hands down, these are definitely something to be reckoned with. With that said, let’s get into the shoes. It’s been a couple weeks since President Obama visited Nike HQ in Beaverton, Oregon, where he received this special collaboration pack courtisy of Nike CEO Mark Parker, legendary designer Tinker Hatfield, and none other than Michael Jordan
May 29, 2015