Over the past few seasons, Jordan Brand has brought the low top construction of MJ’s first distinctive silhouette into a new era of nostalgic silhouettes with fashion-forward textiles and exaggerated sole units and canvas toolings. In stark contrast to its contemporaries’ offshoots, the latest Air Jordan 1 Low pays a clean tonal tribute to Buzz City and to the fact that His Airness owns the Charlotte Hornets.
Color blocking creates a cool and stylish look for the shoe
Vibrant blue hues wrap the smooth leather foundation layer in a raucous form alongside the jacquard mesh tongue structure and adjacently placed nylon sock lining in a considerably more striking composition than its previous neutral-dominant efforts. Light grey suede overlays provide a monochrome contrast along the mudguard and heel counter, while the tightly knit mesh textile returns to outfit the upper’s remaining grey decorations. A transparent purple washes over the midfoot Swooshes, while a golden finish is ascribed to the tongue’s Jumpman emblem. Crisp white laces are paired with a matching midsole underfoot.
Summary
There is a strong argument to be made that the Air Jordan 1 is the single most iconic sneaker in the history of the Air Jordan brand. The coloring and the materials that were chosen are both flawless, and the shoe has just the right amount of throwback style to make it a classic.
