The firmness is still there, but the leather is softening. They're not heavy, which is good. Stylistically, they pop in photos—the contrast stitching adds nice detail. A reliable, everyday shoe that always looks put-together. Now, a potential con? For some, it might be "too" plain. If you love bold color – this isn't it. Also, the ankle collar can be stiff initially. It breaks in, but the first few wears require some patience. It’s a classic design with classic break-in quirks. Alright, let's get into this "black Air Jordan 1 High 'Black'". First off, the all-black colorway is just... clean & powerful in hand. The leather feels solid, not premium but decent for the $190 price. That classic silhouette? It's timeless. This isn't a hype shoe, it's a statement piece in the "Jordan series". My "first impression" is it’s a wardrobe staple for sure. On foot, the real magic happens. This black and white colorway is so easy to style. Jeans? Sweats? It works. The design is its biggest strength — it's simple, clean, and powerful. Compared to a louder, newer Jordan, this is your go-to foundation piece. Just know, the toe box leather can crease pretty noticeably. If that bothers you, maybe look elsewhere.
