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Unboxing: "Oh, these are stiff!" That was my first thought. The shape is perfect, though. Wearing them... the "air jordan 1 retro high" needs to loosen up. After a few hours, they mold a bit. Compared to modern runners? It's like wearing boots vs. slippers. Huge pro: they make any outfit look cooler. Big con: not for wide feet without sizing up. Recommended for style lovers, not comfort fiends. Alright, so here it is, the "Air Jordan 1 Retro High" in the classic 'Bred' colorway. Straight out of the box, man, the silhouette is just... "iconic" – you know it! The leather feels good, not super buttery, but it's solid for a general release. At around $180 USD, it's the classic Jordan tax. I'm putting them on now... The fit is true to size, but that ankle collar? It's stiff – like, "really" stiff initially. This is the OG high top experience. After wearing these 'Dark Mocha' joints for a full day... my feet were "feeling it". The insole is just "so" basic. You almost "need" to swap in a better one for all-day wear. That's my main gripe! For a shoe at this price point in the Jordan series, you'd hope for a "little" more underfoot. Still, the buttery suede & brown tones? "Impossible" to hate. It's a trade-off. Final verdict? If you don't own a pair of "Air Jordan 1 Retro Highs", and you're into sneakers, you should probably get one. Start with an OG colorway like this. It’s the foundation of the entire Jordan series. But go in with the right expectations: it's for style, not for supreme comfort tech. For that purpose, it absolutely delivers and earns its place in the hall of fame.
- Shown: Black Cat
- Style: CT8527-100