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Jordan Brand really went for that vintage vibe right out the gate. The UNC blue is super vibrant against the white. For $180, the initial quality feels solid – no glaring flaws on my pair. It's a strong first impression, honestly. Unboxing the UNC Reimagined, my first impression was – yep, that blue is iconic. The “Reimagined” part means a "much" softer leather build. Weighing them in-hand & on-foot, they’re standard AJ1 weight. Honestly, the biggest pro is the wearability – no painful break-in! The possible downside? Some might miss that "stiff", vintage look. For $180, I’d recommend these to anyone who actually plans to wear their Jordans a lot. On foot, the fit is true to size – nice and snug, a classic AJ1 feel. The weight is standard, nothing heavy. The big story is still that nubuck upper; it molds to your foot nicely. Honestly, for $180, you're paying for the design story and that premium material change. If you're on the fence about the "Jordan 1 High UNC Reimagined", try it on. The look and feel in person might just sell you. Holding it next to my 2015 UNC pair, the differences are clear. The "air jordan 1 high unc reimagined" has a richer leather, a slightly different shade of blue, and that aged midsole. It’s a more "mature" take. Which is better? It depends. If you want the classic look, go older. If you want a premium, modern-feeling version of a legend? This 2023 release is your answer. Personally, I love this direction.
- Shown: Shadow
- Style: DX2836-001
