Wearing this all-black Air Jordan 1 is a statement. It's incredibly versatile - you can dress it up or down. The monochrome look makes the shape really pop in person and on camera. Compared to more colorful Jordans, this one is a chameleon. The main advantage? It goes with literally everything in your wardrobe. A total wardrobe staple, in my opinion. Now, the not-so-great part. That stiffness I mentioned? It's a thing. If you want a plush, comfortable sneaker right out of the box... this ain't it. You "need" to break these in. Also, at $180, you're paying for the heritage and look—not for groundbreaking tech. Just keeping it real. Alright, let's get into it. Just unboxed the Black Air Jordan 1... wow. The first thing you notice is that all-black leather construction – it's clean, it's mean. The silhouette? Timeless. For around $180, you're getting that iconic AJ1 shape with zero distractions. My first impression? This is a sneaker that "demands" respect just sitting in the box. My final take? I'm really into these. The Black Air Jordan 1 fills a specific slot in a collection: the go-to, no-thought-required pair. The build is good, the look is sharp, and it's endlessly wearable. It’s not the most exciting shoe I own, but it might be one of the most used.

  • Shown: Midnight Navy
  • Style: 555088-037

Available

Product reviews

Rating 4.5 out of 5. 8,008 reviews.

Characteristics assessment

Cost-benefit

Rating 4.5 out of 10 5

Comfortable

Rating 4.3 out of 5

It's light

Rating 4.3 out of 5

Quality of materials

Rating 4.1 of 5

popular

Assessment 4 of 5