You can't go wrong. The color blocking is classic, and blue is easy to style. The build quality, for the $180 price point, is what I expected - no major flaws on my pair. They're a great pickup if you want a piece of sneaker history in a fresh, wearable color. That's the biggest advantage here. Who should "skip" it? Folks who need all-day, cloud-like comfort – seriously, look at New Balance or modern AJs. If you already have multiple blue-toned Jordans, this might be repetitive. Also, if you're on a tight budget, $180 for a "basic" leather shoe is a legit consideration. It's an investment in style, not performance. Yo, what's up everyone! Just unboxed these "blue" "Air Jordan 1" Retro Highs & my first thought? That color is "clean". For around "$180 USD", the leather feels decent—not the "premium" stuff, but the "Blue" colorway is super "crisp" & vibrant in hand. The classic AJ1 silhouette is "iconic" as always. Honestly, a solid first impression if you love a bold pop of color! Final verdict? For me, this blue air jordan 1 is a definite cop. It fills a specific spot in the rotation: a go-to, clean, high-top that goes with almost anything. The 'University Blue' shade is just perfect. It's not the most exciting release this year, but it's a "solid" one. I've worn mine 3 times already.