Jovani Hernandez Throughout its 36-year history, the Air Jordan 1 has struck a healthy balance of heritage and innovation, with the latter manifesting in the form of Flyknit iterations and pairs cushioned with Zoom Air units. For its latest makeover, #23’s first signature sneaker has tapped the weather-resistant stalwarts at GORE-TEX for a winter-ready arrangement.
While unconfirmed, the pair in question is ostensibly a High iteration of the silhouette given the nine lace holes along the tongue. Furthermore, an Air Jordan 1 Mid would deliver less protection around the ankle, which works against the sneakers’ cold weather-purpose. Textured fabric across the upper indulges in a “Shadow”-reminiscent color palette with paneling at the ankle and bottom heel boasting a “Light Smoke Grey”-like tone; the latter area features embroidered “GORE-TEX” branding. Profile swooshes, like the midsole, deviate from their greyscale surroundings with a white makeup. Initial images of the style don’t reveal a reworked tread pattern, but it’s possible the retro has gotten some updates to tackle the toughest conditions.
Enjoy a first-look at the Jordan 1 here below, and anticipate Nike SNKRS release information as winter inches closer.
Elsewhere under the Team Jumpman banner, the “Cool Grey” 11s land before 2021 ends.
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