First off, the "Bright Citrus" colorway is "crazy" vibrant in hand... way more than the stock photos showed. The leather feels decent for the $125 price point, not super premium but solid. Sliding them on, the fit is true to size with that classic, secure AJ1 feel. Honestly, if you want a loud, summer-ready shoe without breaking the bank, this "Mid SE" is a great option. Just know the leather might not be as buttery as some Retro Highs. Now, a real talk con: the insole and cushioning are "basic". If you need modern, cloud-like comfort for long walks or standing all day, this isn't your shoe. The mid-top can also feel restrictive if you have wider ankles or prefer maximum flexibility. It's a style-first model from the "Jordan series". For pure performance or comfort tech, look at the Jordan 38 or even a Zoom CMFT model. Is it worth the buy? At its $130-ish retail, I think it's a fair value, especially for an "SE" with upgraded materials. My advice? Wait for a slight sale – you can often find these below retail. If you like the colorway and understand what you're getting into comfort-wise, the Air Jordan 1 Mid SE is a really solid, everyday sneaker. No hype, just a good shoe. The design on this specific 'Smoke Grey' pair is what sold me. I love how the mid-panel contrasts with the toe box. On camera, the "air jordan 1 mid se" just pops. It's a versatile color-blocking that works with so much. Compared to a standard Mid, the SE (Special Edition) often has these little upgrades – better leather or unique hits. This one feels like a step up.
