Regarding the Air Jordan 1, Jordan Brand has been retooling it over the past 10+ years. Aiming to get it as close to its original 1985 look as possible, the Air Jordan 1 '85 version is the most accurate. Coming in high-top and low-top, the Air Jordan 1 '85 releases still pique fans' interest even as the Air Jordan 1 OG style is still experiencing a downfall in popularity. For Spring 2025, Jordan Brand is bringing a coveted, original colorway of the AJ 1 back, converting it onto the Air Jordan 1 Low 85 for the first time.
After mostly negative views from sneakerheads, the Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG Reimagined Royal didn't hit like Jordan Brand thought it would. This was due to the all-suede upper instead of the all-leather featured on the original. However, if you're an AJ 1 Low fan and love the Royals, JB has you covered with the Air Jordan 1 Low 85 Royal.
Steve Jaconetta is the Head of Content based out of Connecticut. An encyclopedia for sneaker releases, he's covered the industry for over fifteen years. His stops have included Sole Collector, Complex, and StockX, to name a few. He considers the Air Jordan 11 Concord the greatest sneaker of all time and has a strong affection for 80s pop culture. Email: steve@soleretriever.com
