The break-in period is real, folks. My feet are definitely feeling that stiff sole & padded collar. But! The lockdown is secure, and that classic high-top feel is there. It's more about style than all-day comfort, which is pretty standard for this Jordan series model. Comparing this to other Jordans? The "wmns Air Jordan 1" is the foundation, man. "Versus" a Jordan 3 or 4? It's "way" less cushioned. "Versus" a Jordan 1 Low? The high-top offers more ankle… "presence", I guess? For the $180 price tag, you get "pure" heritage. If you want modern tech, look elsewhere. If you want an icon, "this is it". Putting these "Wmns Air Jordan 1s" on feet, the fit is "true-to-size" for me. The leather feels nice, "though" the break-in period is real – they're a bit stiff initially. The ankle collar "definitely" locks you in. For $180, you're paying for that iconic look & durable build, "not" for cloud-like comfort right out of the box. That's just the Jordan 1 way. Sliding these on... yeah, it's that familiar AJ1 feel. The break-in period is real – they're snug, a bit stiff at first, but you know the lockdown and support will be "top-tier". Compared to some of the newer, more cushioned Jordan models, these are all about that classic, court-feel. Not the plushest, but iconic for a reason.