.. If you have a High, you don't "need" a Mid, but it's a different vibe. The "Air Jordan Mid 1" is easier to put on and off, for sure. It’s less of a statement, more of an everyday shoe. I find myself grabbing these for quick errands more often than my Highs. The price difference in the "Jordan series" makes the Mid a fantastic entry point. Just know the materials might be slightly different—sometimes less leather, more synthetic. Still a great shoe for the money. Straight up, the biggest "pro" here is the accessibility. You can actually find and buy these. The "Air Jordan Mid 1" sits at a great price point, around "$125 USD". The design is nearly identical to the High from afar. The "con"? Some sneakerheads will always see it as the "little brother" to the High OG. But honestly? That's their loss. This shoe stands on its own. The mid-top height is practical and stylish. If you want the look without the hype or resell price, this is your answer. Comparing it to a High? The Air Jordan Mid 1 lacks the iconic high-top collar and that "ultimate" ankle lockdown. For ball, I'd go High. But for style? The Mid is way easier to throw on and go. It sits between the High and the Low, offering a unique profile that's super wearable. A great alternative in the Jordan series. Unboxing this "Black Toe" Mid 1 was "fun". The color-blocking is "just" iconic—red, black, white—it "pops". But, touching the materials? Yeah, it's the "typical" stiff, synthetic leather. Don't expect buttery "softness". On foot, the "fit" is "true" to size. It's a "straightforward", no-nonsense shoe from the Jordan series. If you're cool with a "break-in" period for that classic style, you'll "love" it.