The Air Jordan 1 Black Toe is one of the original Chicago Bulls inspired colorways but surprisingly it was rarely worn by Michael Jordan. Originally released in 1985, the Black Toe AJ1 was the shoe worn in the now-iconic photo that inspired the Jumpman logo.
The Chicago Air Jordan 1 is the most recognizable of all the Jordan signature sneakers and in 2013 Jordan Brand gave sneaker enthusiasts the chance to revisit memories with the release of the Air Jordan 1 Retro Chicago. Prior to this release, the Chicago version of the Air Jordan 1 had been one of the most rare variations of Jordan…
Jordan Brand celebrated the 40th Anniversary of Michael Jordan's 1982 NCAA title win over the Georgetown Bulldogs by bringing back the original 1985 Air Jordan 1 silhouette in his former opponent-turned-partner's school colors.
Nike is bringing back the original 1985 Air Jordan 1 silhouette with the release of the Air Jordan 1 Retro High 85 Black White (2023). This is the first time the black and white Air Jordan 1 has returned since their 2014 retro.
To kick off the second month of 2021, Jordan Brand set the tone for the best release of the year the Air Jordan 1 ‘85 Neutral Grey. The OG sneaker returned in 2021 for the first time since its 1985 release, and Jordan Brand didn’t hold back on its details.
This Jordan 1 is composed of a black leather upper with red overlays. A white midsole, red outsole, and classic Jordan Wings branding on the ankle completes the design.
Jordan Brand pays homage to where the legacy began with the Jordan 1 Retro High Bloodline. Reminiscent of the Black Toe, this model sports black and red to pay tribute to the Chicago Bulls.
Combining elements of three certified classic AJ1’s, the 2018 Jordan 1 Retro High Bred Toe is like the Coachella lineup of OG 1s. Coming in gym red, black, and summit white, with red on the toe box, outsole, and wrapping around the ankle and heel, white side panels and midsole and black covering the rest of the sneaker, it’s a…
Jordan Brand added a new colorway to the silhouette that started it all with the Jordan 1 Retro High Court Purple White. This release follows similar design elements as the Chicago 1, only this time replacing red with Court Purple.
Jordan Brand continued their Black Toe design theme in 2020 and released the Jordan 1 High Dark Mocha. The Dark Mocha 1 was one of the most anticipated releases in 2020 due to its familiar colorblocking that referenced two of the greatest Jordan 1s of all-time, the Jordan 1 Travis Scott and the Jordan 1 Black Toe.
The Air Jordan 1 High Electro Orange features a white leather upper with black overlays and a Hyper Orange ankle wrap. From there, a matching woven tongue label and sole complete the design.
Jordan Brand sheds light on Michael’s transition from the college hoops scene to the NBA with the Jordan 1 Retro High Fearless UNC Chicago. 1984 marked the year MJ entered the league and changed the game as we know it.
