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. Just wore these for a full day, and here's the real talk. Yeah, my feet were tired. But, I got so many compliments! The break-in is happening. The leather is softening up. As a pure style piece within the "Jordan series", it's a 10/10. Just... maybe bring an extra pair of socks and expect a short break-in period for that perfect fit. Comparing it to other Jordans? It's lighter than a Jordan 4, but has that same substantial feel. Versus a newer Jordan model with Zoom air? The comfort is nowhere near as plush. The beauty of this "black Air Jordan 1" is its pure, uncomplicated design - it's the foundation of the whole Jordan series, and you feel that history when you hold it. On feet, this all-black "Jordan 1" is a "versatile" powerhouse. It literally goes with everything – jeans, cargos, shorts, you name it. The lack of color means all the focus is on the shoe's perfect silhouette. In person, the subtle difference in black leather textures (smooth vs. tumbled) adds a ton of depth. It’s a shoe that gets better the more you look at it, especially on foot.
