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    Beginner's Guide to Air Jordan 1s

    An overview of the sneaker that started it all.

    AUTHOR: GRAEME CAMPBELL WRITTEN: NOVEMBER 25, 2022 UPDATED: July 29, 2024
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    Top Air Jordan 1 Colorways

    01
    Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG 'Chicago' 2015
    Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG Chicago 2015
    02
    Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG 'Bred' 2013
    Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG Bred 2013
    03
    Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG 'Shattered Backboard'
    Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG Shattered Backboard
    04
    Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG 'Yellow Toe'
    Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG Yellow Toe
    05
    Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG 'Gorge Green'
    Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG Gorge Green
    06
    Off-White x Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG 'UNC'
    Off White x Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG UNC
    07
    Air Jordan 1 Low 'Court Purple'
    Air Jordan 1 Low Court Purple
    08
    Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG 'Mocha'
    Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG Mocha
    09
    Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG 'Shadow' 2018
    Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG Shadow 2018
    10
    Union LA x Air Jordan 1 Retro High NRG 'Black Toe'
    Union LA x Air Jordan 1 Retro High NRG Black Toe
    01
    Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG 'Chicago Lost & Found'
    Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG Chicago Lost Found
    02
    Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG GS 'Chicago Lost & Found'
    Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG GS Chicago Lost Found
    03
    Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG PS 'Chicago Lost & Found'
    Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG PS Chicago Lost Found
    04
    Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG TD 'Chicago Lost & Found'
    Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG TD Chicago Lost Found
    01
    Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG 'Lucky Green'
    Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG Lucky Green
    02
    Wmns Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG 'Seafoam'
    Wmns Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG Seafoam
    03
    Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG 'Gorge Green'
    Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG Gorge Green
    04
    Wmns Air Jordan 1 Mid SE 'Olive Toe'
    Wmns Air Jordan 1 Mid SE Olive Toe

    Who designed the Air Jordan 1?

    The Air Jordan 1 was designed by Peter Moore under the Nike brand.

    When did Air Jordan 1s first release?

    The Air Jordan 1 was designed in 1984 and released to the public on April 1, 1985.

    When is the next Air Jordan 1 release? 

    The Air Jordan 1 is released in different colorways periodically, with earlier versions also revisited as Retro releases. Upcoming and recent AJ1 releases include:


    Upcoming and Recent Air Jordan 1 Releases

    01
    Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG 'Chicago Lost & Found'
    Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG Chicago Lost Found
    02
    Travis Scott x Wmns Air Jordan 1 Retro Low OG SP 'Olive'
    Travis Scott x Wmns Air Jordan 1 Retro Low OG SP Olive
    03
    Wmns Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG 'Washed Pink'
    Wmns Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG Washed Pink
    04
    Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG 'Lucky Green'
    Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG Lucky Green

    How do Air Jordan 1s fit? 

    Air Jordan 1s typically run true to size. For more information, check out our Air Jordan 1 size and fit guide. 

    How to clean Air Jordan 1s?

    The Air Jordan 1 responds well to most specialist sneaker products. Find out how to clean yours with our sneaker cleaning guide.

    Where to buy Air Jordan 1?

    You can buy the Air Jordan 1 on GOAT. Explore a selection of Air Jordan 1s here.

    How to tell if Air Jordan 1s are fake? 

    GOAT uses machine-learning technology, digital authentication, in-hand verification or a combination of these methods to determine if sneakers are fake or real. By doing so, we seek to ensure the Air Jordan 1s you purchase are both authentic and as described.

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