Forty years. That’s how long the Air Jordan 1 High has been bossing sneaker culture, racking up colourways, collabs, arguments, and empty wallets. We picked the best pairs to celebrate the big 4-0. You’ve worn them, chased them, missed drops. This is your nostalgia hit.
Air Jordan 1 High “Bred”
It would be unthinkable to put together a list of the best Jordan 1 colourways without mentioning the colour scheme that started it all. While the black and red look should be enough to win over sneakerheads, it doesn’t hurt that the colourway has added lore to accompany it.
Air Jordan 1 High “Chicago”
Another must-have Jordan 1 colourway that every fan of Mike should own is the “Chicago” Highs. The white, red, and black sneaker is always the one that comes to mind when we think of his rookie season with the Chicago Bulls.
Off-White x Air Jordan 1 High “Chicago”
Speaking of the Chicago colourway, Virgil Abloh offered one of the most memorable takes on the look back in 2017. The details perfectly reflect Abloh’s background in architecture and industrial design while offering a deserved tribute to one of the best Jordan 1 High colourways.
Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 High “Mocha”
Before all his low-top exploits, La Flame made his Jordan 1 debut in 2019 with the “Mocha” highs. This pair is sneaker perfection, from the brown suede touches to the red highlights on the branding.
Dior x Air Jordan 1 High
You can’t expect anything less than luxury from a Dior collaboration. Sure, the colour scheme is a little safe, but the shoe delivers on the finer details and ultra-premium materials.
Air Jordan 1 “Shattered Backboard”
This flashy Jordan 1 colourway is inspired by Mike’s famous backboard-shattering dunk. They may not form part of the model’s original looks, but they have become as much a part of Jordan 1 lore as any of the classics.
Union x Air Jordan 1 High “Black Toe”
Union LA’s 2018 sneaker collaboration with Jordan Brand brings together two of the best Jordan 1 high colourways, “Black Toe” and “Natural Grey,” in a truly memorable way. In fact, the details on this pair have become pretty iconic. Who doesn’t love the zig-zag stitching and weathered collars?
Fragment Design x Air Jordan 1 High
Hiroshi Fujiwara’s 2014 Jordan 1 High collaboration offers a simple but stunning combination of white, black, and blue colours. But above all else, the materials are of the highest quality. Not to be forgotten is the brand’s stamp of approval on the heel. It’s definitely one of the best Jordan 1 High collabs to pick up.
Air Jordan 1 High “Shadow”
A big part of the appeal of the Air Jordan 1 High “Shadow” is its versatility. The black and grey combo goes with everything!
Air Jordan 1 “Royal”
The “Royal” AJ1 high is another original colourway that you cannot go wrong with. The blue and black combo looks good in every material Jordan Brand reimagines them in, but we still prefer the smooth leather version.
Air Jordan 1 Retro High “Pollen”
We can’t look at the “Pollen” Jordan 1 High colourway and not think of one of the best Nike Dunk High colourways to exist, the Wu-Tang Clan Dunks. This sneaker is a dead ringer for the famous look, even though it’s missing the branding touches. Plus, we love a good mix of black and yellow on kicks.
Trophy Room x Air Jordan 1 Retro High “Chicago”
Trophy Room’s glam take on the “Chicago” colourway is one for the books. In actual fact, these sneakers celebrate the GOAT’s 1985 NBA All-Star Game with a star-studded outsole, MJ’s autograph on the heel, and a touch of glitter on the red overlays.
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