You always forget how perfect the proportions are until you see it again. This specific "Air Jordan 1 Retro" has a great leather grain. Is it worth the current resale or retail? For a core colorway, I'd say yes - it's a foundation shoe. It's not an "innovation" purchase, it's a "culture" purchase. Alright, so I just got my hands on this "Air Jordan 1 Retro" in the 'University Blue' colorway. First impression? The color-blocking is "crazy" clean—just a classic, classic look. Unboxing it, the leather feels decent, you know, not the absolute best but good for the $180 price tag. It's that iconic "Jordan" series silhouette that never gets old. On feet, it's "stiff"—like, really stiff initially. The cushioning is... minimal, honestly. It's a flat, board-like feel. The fit is true to size, nice and snug. If you're coming from something like an AJ11, the comfort difference is huge. Pros? Timeless style, goes with everything. Cons? That break-in period and the hard ride. I'd recommend it for collectors or style-first folks. If you need all-day comfort, "maybe" look elsewhere. After wearing these 'Shadow' 1s all day, here's my take. The ankle support is excellent, but the sole is flat. I wouldn't recommend them for long walks – but for casual wear, a day out? Perfect. At roughly $170 USD, it’s an investment in a legendary sneaker, not in crazy comfort. So, this is the Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG 'Lucky Green'—a really clean color-blocking. Unboxing, the leather has a nice tumbled texture, especially on the green overlays. Fit is TTS for me, with that familiar, supportive hug. The white midsole and green combo looks super fresh in person. It's less common than your typical black/red or white/red Jordan 1s. Pro: High-quality materials and a standout-yet-wearable color. Con: Still has the classic firm Jordan 1 ride. Who should cop? Anyone looking for a quality AJ1 in a less-hyped color. Who shouldn't? Those only chasing the most iconic, OG colorways.
