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Originally released in 1985, the Air Jordan 1 is the most iconic sneaker of the Air Jordan lineage. From being banned on the court, to becoming one of the most collected sneakers in the world, the Peter Moore-designed silhouette has become synonymous with Michael Jordan’s legacy and an artifact of pop-culture. Over the years, the sneaker has seen many variations and updates but the original offerings still reign supreme.
The Air Jordan 1 is the genesis of Michael Jordan's signature sneaker line. After a bidding war between several companies, Jordan settled with Nike and soon after debuted the sneaker that would change the game forever. The Air Jordan 1 was originally banned by the NBA due to its color blocking but instead of complying, Nike paid the fines each game to ensure the sneakers disrupted the sneaker status quo. The AJ1s have been worn by artists, musicians, teachers, and everyone in between across generations for the same reason: to be like Mike.
The Air Jordan 1 is available via Nike's website and the SNKRS App, depending on the desirability of the drop, as well as select retailers globally. Stores like Foot Locker, JD Sports, and Dick's Sporting Goods will stock select releases online and at certain locations. When the Air Jordan 1 restocks, you'll always find it on nike.com and the SNKRS App.
The Air Jordan 1 has seen many colorways over the years, some more notable than others. OG colorways like Breds, Royals, and UNCs stand the test of time and always get sneakerheads excited for releases. Across many variations of the silhouette, from the Retro High and '85' series to the Lows, Mids, KOs, and more, the Jordan 1 has seen more colorways than any other retro model of the Air Jordan line, making it the ultimate canvas.
The Air Jordan 1 typically fits true-to-size but variations of the model may differ. Recent pairs of "85" AJ1s tend to have a more narrow fit along the forefoot to replicate the tooling of the original pairs released in 1985. Outside of those OG pairs, you can expect a pretty familiar fit for most releases.
Popular models of the Air Jordan 1 don't restock often, but when they do, it will primarily be through the SNKRS App. Once in a while, select retailers like JD Sports and Foot Locker will do special drops, restocking select pairs of 1s through their channels. Download the Sole Retriever app for restock alerts on all of your favorite AJ1s.
The Air Jordan 1 has seen countless collaborations over the years, with a wide range of artists, designers, and brands lending their creative vision to Jordan's most classic silhouette. Some of the more noteworthy collabs include Off-White, Dior, fragment, and Union, but the sneaker has also been reimagined by cultural icons outside of the fashion world as well. Travis Scott, Nigel Sylvester, Billie Eilish, and even Spider-Man all have their own AJ1s, making it the ultimate bridge between pop culture and sneakers.
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