.. elevated, no pun intended. The ankle support is great, and the insole has that co-branded logo—a nice touch. But honestly? The ride is firm. It's about the statement, not all-day comfort. For $2K, I wish they engineered a bit more underfoot. Still, on camera, they look absolutely legendary. My final, personal take? Having this "Dior Air Jordan 1" in hand is wild. It’s a grail for a reason. The design is a 10/10 execution of merging two worlds. However, its value is tied to its status as a collectible. As a pure, wear-every-day sneaker? There are better (and cheaper) options. But as a symbol? It's iconic. Would I recommend it? Only if the above makes sense for "you". Let's talk about that ‘not for everyone’ part. The Dior x Jordan collaboration is iconic, but the Air Jordan 1's main drawback here is its sheer impracticality for most. You’re paying for the name and the craftsmanship (which are incredible), but not for performance or versatility. I'd recommend these only if you're financially secure in this hobby and truly love the design. If you're on the fence because of hype, I'd say pass. There are so many amazing Jordans out there for a fraction of the resale price. My final take? It lives up to the hype in terms of quality and design. Holding it, you understand the significance. But — and this is a big but — its value is largely symbolic. As a sneaker to "wear"? It's incredible, but the fear of creasing that perfect leather is real!