2016 marks the first time in 3 years that the Air Jordan Retro 1 High OG “Bred” colorway returns. There seem to be Air Jordan 1 colorways released every year but none carry the prestige of the classic Chicago-inspired versions like the black and Varsity Red version commonly referred to as the “banned” Air Jordans. Jordan Brand reintroduced the “OG” versions of the Jordan 1, which featured “Nike Air” labeling on the tongue and on the insoles back in 2013.
Jordan collectors often place a higher value on these tiny details because when the original Nike Air Jordan was released in 1985, the Jumpman logo hadn’t even been created, which means the retro AJ1s with the Jumpman on the tongue, heel or insole, are just not quite the same. Whether you call them Breds, Banned 1s, Black and Reds, Playoffs, or any other nickname, the Air Jordan 1 Retro in black and Varsity Red is arguably the most important Air Jordan release and should be a part of any serious collectors sneaker collection.
If you’re a sneaker person you’ll appreciate the build quality on these. Clean lines, solid construction, comfortable insole. Definitely picking up another pair soon.
Rare to find a shoe that’s both this comfortable and this stylish. These check both boxes easily. Will definitely be ordering again.
Came in fast and looks just like the photos. Really happy with it — quality feels solid overall. Laces could be a bit thicker but nothing major. Would buy again.
From the packaging to the product itself, everything was excellent. Fit is true to size, comfort is 10/10, and the style is hard to beat. Highly recommend.
Received everything just as shown — shoes, dust bag, all there. No complaints on the packaging. Fits true to size and the all-black colorway looks sharp in person. Worth it.