My feet were a bit tired, though – no sugarcoating it. The ankle support is great, but the footbed is basic. It's a shoe you wear "for the shoe itself", not for an invisible comfort experience. And you know what? That's perfectly okay for what it is. Sliding these on... wow. Honestly, the comfort is "not" why you buy this shoe. The air jordan 1 retro high og is pretty stiff out of the box. The ankle support is great, but it's a firm feel. Compared to a newer Jordan like the 3 or 4? Way less cushioning. You're getting style & support over cloud-like comfort, for sure. That's just the truth. So I'm wearing these 'Stage Haze' "Air Jordan 1s" today, and I gotta say, they look even better on foot than in the box. That crisp white leather with grey hits? So versatile. The high-top silhouette just gives you that classic, effortless cool. But here's a real downside: the creasing. These leather OGs "will" crease, and quickly. It gives 'em character, but if you're a perfectionist who hates creases, this model might stress you out. For ~$180, it's part of the deal. Honest time: the comfort is not its selling point. The footbed is flat, and you feel the court-ready DNA. If you're used to Boost or React foam, this will feel like a step back – literally. But that's not why you buy it! You buy it for the unbeatable profile, the history. For pure, nostalgic style in the "Jordan series", few shoes compete. Just know what you're signing up for.
