Nike air jordan 1 : Checking out the details - the stitching on this pair is clean, & the leather tumbled nicely [ojq7wy4g]

You can feel the difference from some of the recent retro releases. For the Jordan series, the AJ1 High OG is the gold standard. Is it worth the price? If you appreciate the design and story, absolutely. If you just want a comfy sneaker? Probably not. First impressions of this AJ1 Mid? For $135, the value is there. The colors are vibrant, and the build has no obvious flaws. Once on, the ankle collar is lower than the Highs—personal preference thing. They feel lighter, too. The insole is pretty basic, so an upgrade there helps a ton. Honestly, this is a great entry into the Jordan series. It's a comfortable, everyday version of the icon. Not for purists who need the OG High cut, but fantastic for most. Just copped the Nike Air Jordan 1 High OG 'University Blue'. Man, this color is stunning in natural light - camera loves it. The leather is decent, typical of recent OG releases. On-feet impression? They're narrow. If you have wider feet, you might need to size up half or be prepared for a tight break-in. "Positive": The silhouette is arguably the most recognizable in sneaker history. "Negative": The outsole is quite flat with minimal traction pattern, not great for wet surfaces. Priced at $170, I'd say these are for collectors of the Jordan series and fans of this specific colorway. For performance or wide-footers, be cautious. On foot review time. The fit is pretty true-to-size – nice and snug. The break-in period is real; they'll soften up where they need to. The high-top collar gives great stability, which I appreciate. Is it worth the retail price? For a classic colorway, yes. For a GR in a color you're not crazy about? Maybe wait for a sale. Always buy what "you" love.

• Shown: Smoke Grey
• Style: CT8527-700