AIR JORDAN 1 The Air Jordan 1 was the first ever Air Jordan sneaker and debuted in 1985. It was banned by the NBA for breaking league uniform regulations. The NBA fined Michael Jordan for every game he wore them, but Nike paid all the penalty fees. The Air Jordan 1 is the most Retro’ed Air Jordan in history.
Justin Timberlake’s subtle Air Jordan rotation surfaces yet again as he was spotted earlier this week wearing the Air Jordan 1 in the ‘Armed Forces’ colorway of 2008. Justin’s shown a penchant for white-based Jordans like the Flip IIIs and the Silver Anniversary Air Jordan II, but his selection of Dark Khaki/Urban Haze on these AJ1s were a perfect match for his simple outfit, which was composed of a basic white tee and some beige-colored jeans. You can check out more of Justin Timberlake’s clean outfit and underrated Air Jordans below, so flip through the gallery and let us know if you’ve got these ’08 gems in your closet! Photos: justjared
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It all started with that Air Jordan IV, showing up with the monochrome blocking on top that was unlike any Air Jordan colorway we’d seen before. After that the Air Jordan XVI and Air Jordan XII did the same, suggesting that the super colorful pairs were part of some over-arching theme never to make it to retail, sort of in the same vein as the ‘History of Flight’ or ‘Pantone’ series. Well folks, Pandora’s box has officially been opened-it turns out the set spans quite the range, starting at the Air Jordan 1 and reaching all the way up to last year’s Air Jordan 2011, created strictly for display purposes in the Spring 2011 season just like the aforementioned collections. Every two pairs along the way sports a slightly different shade, with the 25 separate models included pretty much spanning what the rainbow has to offer. Hit the jump with us to check out the crazy Air Jordan ‘Rainbow Pack’ courtesy of brokeonjordans on eBay and let us know which pair among them you like the most. Photos: brokeonjordans
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Look familiar? They should. These two Air Jordan 1 High Strap releases make a return in 2012 after an original launch in 2009, and with the upcoming Olympic Games in our minds, these USA-inspired colorways should definitely do a bit better the second go-around. Despite sharing a similar palette of colors, these two AJ1 Strap Premiers couldn’t be more different; the navy pair utilizes a civilian canvas material, while the white colorway shines with a glossy white patent leather – almost like a reprisal of 2011′s Air Jordan V ‘USA’. This Saturday, May 5th, Jordan Brand retailers will have them in stock, so if you’re in need of AJ1 replenishment, these two colorways should have you covered. Take a look at the additional angles below and let us know which of the two you like better!
Air Jordan 1 High Strap Premier
Midnight Navy/Varsity Red-Sail
342123-461
05/05/12
$115
White/Varsity Red-Midnight Navy
375352-101
05/05/12
$115
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As we get closer and closer to the 2012 Summer Games in London Jordan Brand’s Olympic plans become more and more apparent. Along with the four retro models already known there are apparently some more in the stash, namely this trio of Air Jordan 1 High’s that all seemed to be united under the theme. The middle is the most outright in with the connection, donning the same gold and white blocking as the Air Jordan VI from the upcoming ‘Gold Medal’ pack. The other two introduce gold accents around the edges of the sneaker, along with some colorful details no doubt inspired by the Five Rings logo. Click through for a better look (as well as a peek at some upcoming Jordan Super Fly models) and let us know your first impressions. Photos: Weibo
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If there is any one model from the Air Jordan ‘Pantone’ collection that’s most likely to have a similar colorway already at retail it has to be the Air Jordan 1. When you combine the sheer number of times this sneaker has been retro’d along with its availability on Nike iD, chances are you could find something pretty close to this baby blue get up if you looked hard enough. It’s just not the same though, as owning one of these super rare samples is the kind of trump card anyone would like to have tucked away when boasting about their collection. Stick with us after the jump to see some detailed shots of the Air Jordan 1 ‘Pantone’ sample, and let us know if you’d be more or less inclined to bid on these than the others we’ve showed you from this range. And remember that if you’ve got the chips, they can be yours thanks to digioaux on eBay.
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Two different Italy Blue variations just released alongside a similarly colored Spiz’ike, but those aren’t the only new Air Jordan 1s to hit retailers this week. Check out this new one designed for little feet, an AJ1 GS that offers a fairly unisex look with its combination of black and Siren Red accents on a shimmering Neptune Blue base. They come with a similar material distribution as the two-toned men’s drops that hit around the turn of the year, which isn’t as visually engaging as the more feminine drops that immediately proceeded it, but that just adds a bit of extra breathability to the versatile appeal. Let us know if you see your little sneakerheads in these, and if so, grab them now from Jordan Brand retailers like FinishLine.
Air Jordan 1 GS
Neptune Blue/Black-Siren Red
364781-408
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Fat Joe was recently crowned as one of the twenty-five greatest sneakerhead celebrities of all-time, but if that list had a hard ranking, there’s no question that Joe would be, at the very least, in the Top 5. Fat Joe’s been stashing kicks for years (some of you may remember his infamous sole-licking scene in MTV Cribs), and he recently decided to show off, through Twitter, some of his Air Jordans (as well as his rudimentary counting abilities). One pair of Air Jordan 1s, two pairs of IIs, three IIIs, a quartet of IVs, and a starting line-up of Vs make up fifteen total pairs in this small peek into his massive collection. Check out Fat Joe‘s Air Jordans after the jump and let us know which of the fifteen he posted you like best!
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Up until the Bin 23 Collection, Jordan Brand rarely ‘numbered’ their releases, choosing to keep the production quantities undisclosed to the public. One such exception was the collection of Air Jordan 1 Retro releases at the beginning of the 21st Century, like the Black/Royal Retro that was limited to a specific number of shoes – so specific that Jordan Brand itself could never figure out how many to release! Here’s some clarification on the matter; some pairs were numbered out of 31,213 pairs, others out of 50,000, and even some ‘samples’ leaked out that were numbered 00000 out of 00000. However, the originals weren’t numbered at all, so a look at this OG pair will come sans confusion. Check out this piece of Air Jordan history below and if you want to add these to your vintage stash, hit up the auction from envyusek on eBay.
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