Many of the hottest sneakers this 2018 seem to be those comebacks of vintage sneakers, like in many previous years. One of those is the Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG, which makes a comeback of the iconic Air Jordan 1.
The Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG has made a return with the legendary silhouette which is true to the shape and form of the original. The most famous original Air Jordan 1 colorways are “Chicago” with the red-white-black upper, and “Banned” with a predominantly black and red upper.
Here are the newest Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG colorways that may catch your interest (this list may be incomplete):
1. Game Royal
It was released on March 24 and has its design taken after the original “Chicago” colorway, but only in a predominantly blue version. It has the original sales price of $160 a pair. The color is officially described as “Game Royal/Black-Summit White (Game Royal).” The style code is 555088-403.
2. Shadow
It was released on April 14 and has the original sales price of $160 a pair. The color, officially speaking, consists of “Black/White-Medium Grey (Shadow 2018).” The style code is 555088-013.
3. Blue Moon
It was released on May 1 as part of Jordan Brand’s Spring lineup. It has the original sales price of $160 a pair. Its color is officially described as “Summit White/Black-Blue Moon.” The style code is 555088-115.
4. Clay Green
It was released on May 1 as part of Jordan Brand’s Spring 2018 lineup. It has the original sales price of $160 a pair. Its color is officially described as “Summit White/Black-Clay Green (Clay Green).” The style code is 555088-135.
5. Best Hand In The Game (also known as “Track Red)
It was released on May 5 as part of the “Jordan I” pack. It has the original sales price of $160 a pair. Its colorway is dubbed as “Track Red” whose upper has a combination of red, black and white. The style code is 555088-112.
6. Yellow Ochre
It was released on May 5 as part of the “Jordan I” pack. It has the original sales price of $160 a pair. Its colorway is officially dubbed as “Summer White/Black/Yellow Ochre.” The style code is 555088-109.
7. Homage to Home
It was released on May 19 and has the original sales price of $190. If the shoe’s split colorways looks familiar to you, it pays homage to two of Air Jordan 1’s most iconic colorways, “Banned” and “Chicago.” The color is officially described as “Black/White-University-Red (Homage to Home).” The style code is AR9880-023.
Getting past the colorways, how is the Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG faring in terms of fit? It may be surprising (or not that surprising at all) is that after about three decades since its first release, the Air Jordan 1 is still quite playable. Which means that you can still wear it on the professional hardcourt.
It still has got some great traction – not perfect, but still excellent. However, users note that the cushion is not so great that they sometimes had to use any insole which they feel would work best for their feet.
The shoe’s material is made of full leather on the upper and rubber for the midsole and outsole which add a considerable measure of durability and weight. The Air Jordan Retro High OG offers some great fit and lockdown, but as it is used more often, it may start to loosen up a bit due to heat and moisture so the shoe may have to be laced more tightly. But it depends on the owner and how often the shoe is being used.
Despite a few flaws, the Air Jordan 1’s status as an iconic sneaker is undisputable. It is a classic amongst classics.