The leather is just superior. On foot, the silhouette is identical—that perfect, high-top profile. It's a direct, quality-focused update. If you missed out before, this is the version to get, no question. Slipping these on for the first time – the fit is true to size for me. The comfort level? It's "good", definitely better than an OG '85 cut, but let's be real – it's still an "Air Jordan 1". You're not getting Zoom Air cloud-like comfort. The ankle collar is padded nicely, and the overall feel is structured, not bulky. Solid, classic on-foot feel. Let's talk downsides, because no shoe is perfect. At $180 USD, it's a premium price. Also, that soft leather? It might crease more noticeably, which some collectors hate. And if you need ultimate cushioning... look elsewhere, it's still an AJ1 at its core. But for style and a "much"-improved feel? This "UNC Reimagined" version is a winner in my rotation. Let's get these on feet. The UNC Reimagined version — yeah — they really did something special here. First impression? The leather is soft, it's got that nice pebbled texture, way better than some recent GRs. On foot, it’s a classic AJ1 feel: decent lockdown, flat, supportive. Honestly, if you love the silhouette, this is a must-have colorway, but it's still not a "comfort" shoe by any modern standard, just so we're clear.
