It represents a peak in sneaker culture collabs. The quality justifies (some of) the price for the right buyer. But be honest with yourself: will you wear them? Or are they a trophy? For wearers with confidence & a curated wardrobe, go for it. For hype-chasers on a budget... there are better (way cheaper) Jordan 1s to love. Comparing it to a standard Jordan 1 Retro High? Night and day. The common AJ1 uses good materials, but this… this is a luxury product. The thickness of the leather, the precision of the stitching — it's in a different league. The price (we all know it: $2,000) reflects that massive jump in craftsmanship. Who is it "not" for? Anyone looking for a daily beater or max comfort. For $2,000 USD, you could get so many other amazing sneakers. If you're not into the luxury fashion angle, this won't make sense. It’s an investment and a display piece, first and foremost. If you're thinking about copping these as an investment piece, the Dior Air Jordan 1 has certainly held value. But as a "sneaker" to wear? The experience is... interesting. You feel special wearing them, no lie. Yet, the constant fear of damaging a $2,000+ shoe is real. The advantage is the feeling and the look. The disadvantage is that it can almost feel too precious to enjoy fully. It's a weird paradox. For true enjoyment, I'd rather wear a sneaker I don't have to constantly baby.
