Rare air jordan 1 : On foot, the silhouette is killer [22pnjsn3]

It pairs so easily with jeans, joggers, you name it. I love that it has the iconic high-top look but sometimes comes with "perforations or mesh panels" for better breathability than a standard all-leather AJ1. That’s a practical upgrade a lot of people don't talk about! Major pro here: versatility. This colorway – white, grey, hits of red – goes with literally everything. Jeans, shorts, joggers – no problem. The rare air jordan 1 is a true wardrobe staple. For $180, you're getting a shoe you can beat up and still look good in. That's value. Comparing it side-by-side with my '85 cuts, the difference is stark. The "rare air jordan 1" silhouette is streamlined. The heel and collar are lower profile. It’s a more "modern" execution. You lose some of that bulky, vintage basketball aesthetic, but you gain a contemporary, sleek look that works with today's fits. On feet, the comfort is "legitimately" a step up. The Rare Air Jordan 1 uses a different construction that just feels... "lighter" and more breathable. The padding is good, lockdown is fine, but it doesn't have that stiff, break-in period of the OG. It's a shoe you can wear all day. That's its biggest "pro" for me. But purists might miss that structured, hefty feel of the original.

• Shown: White Oreo
• Style: 378037-005