Jordan air 1 : After wearing these Jordan 1s for a bit, the leather does break in nicely [vuucos16]

The fit is true to size, good width. The grip is decent on dry surfaces. Is it worth the price? For this colorway and quality, yes – if you love the design. But at retail or slightly above; I wouldn't pay a massive resell premium for the basic tech inside. Comparing it to other Jordans? The Jordan 1 sits lower and feels more board-like than, say, a chunkier AJ4 or bouncier AJ11. It’s a different experience entirely – more about heritage and style than performance innovation. I have love for all eras, but for a clean, versatile look, this original Air Jordan 1 silhouette still dominates my rotation. So I've got the Jordan Air 1 'Court Purple' on foot right now. "Initial thoughts": The materials are good, not great. The leather creases easily—that's just a fact. But man, do these pop on camera! The purple against the black Swoosh is "fire". Comfort-wise, it's a classic basketball shoe from the '80s, so temper your expectations. Great for casual fits and showing off, not for all-day walking. If you're new to the Jordan series, this is a foundational piece. Sliding these on for the first time... okay, let's be real. The Jordan Air 1 is NOT a comfort shoe. If you're coming from React foam or anything modern, you'll find the footbed pretty firm – almost stiff. The ankle collar, though? It provides great support and that classic, snug wrap. It's more about style & statement than all-day cloud-like comfort, for sure.

• Shown: Heritage
• Style: DJ5718-242