Air Jordan 1 KO
The Air Jordan 1 KO (Knock Out) is a canvas version of Michael Jordan’s first signature shoe. Though sometimes looped in with modern retools of the AJ1 proper, the KO is a hair away from the OG model, first releasing in 1986. It’s not entirely surprising that this piece of trivia is somewhat lost in the modern canon, as that original run didn’t attain much commercial or cultural success.
However, the low-key construction that lends the Air Jordan 1 KO its lower price tag certainly has its endorsers, and as such, it’s returned for retro runs on a relatively consistent basis. 2014 was arguably the biggest push; the KO debuting rolled out carrying some of the most iconic AJ1 colorways like “Royal,” “Chicago,” “Bred” and “Shadow.”
The lime green Billie Eilish collaboration at the end of 2021 ignited renewed attention around the KO, leading to another multi-year return to shelves. While no big releases are currently on the schedule for 2024, warmer weather could be a more fitting time to drop the lightweight take on Mike’s first signature.
Air Jordan 1 KO
Official Images Of The Air Jordan 1 KO “Laney”
Swapping out the usual materials for canvas, the Air Jordan 1 KO was positioned as a cheaper alternative to its leather-constructed counterpart. And while not...
Where To Buy The Air Jordan 1 KO Low “Bred”
Since 1986 the Air Jordan 1 has lurked in clad-canvas constructions. Over the past few years, the latter KO compositions have increased their output with...
Official Images Of The Air Jordan 1 KO Low “Bred”
The Air Jordan 1 KO Low debuted in January with the help of Union Los Angeles. Since then, the lifestyle-focused silhouette has emerged in several...
The Air Jordan 1 KO “Field Purple” Swaps Canvas For Satin
Jordan Brand is investing heavily in the Air Jordan 1 KO, lining up several low-top styles for later this year. The silhouette’s high-top trim, too,...
A Monochrome “Black/White” Lands On The Air Jordan 1 KO Low
Kicking off the new year with a semi-customizable collaboration with Union LA, the Air Jordan 1 KO Low has since gone on to carve out...
First Look At The Air Jordan 1 KO Low “Kentucky”
Ever since the silhouette’s collaboration with Union LA in early February, all-new styles of the Air Jordan 1 KO Low have begun to pop up...
First Look At The Air Jordan 1 KO Low “Bred”
Jerry Lorenzo may not think the term applies to the OG’s, but the black and red pairing from Jordan Brand has unearthed its own treasure...
Official Images Of The Union LA x Air Jordan 1 KO Low
Union LA‘s collaborative offerings are rarely well-received upon first glance. This was true of their Air Jordan 4 as well as their Air Jordan 2,...
“Bleached Aqua” Shades In This Upcoming Air Jordan 1 KO
Clad-canvas tooling continues to provide a seldom reconfigured wash across Jordan’s first signature silhouette. And while the Air Jordan 1 KO’s disparate construction has been...