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The quality and popularity of various releases in the Jordan line of sneakers has varied over time. When I first started collecting, lot of my early pickups besides SB Dunks were Air Jordans.
While my tastes may have changed as far as what I wear day to day and what I find comfortable, there’s no denying that people still love Jordans. The sneaker line is inextricably tied to sneaker culture in general. You can’t collect kicks and not notice the impact and permanence of the Air Jordan retro.
Fit and Technology
While newer Js probably make great basketball sneakers, this site focuses mostly on older models. The Jordan retro speaks more to the collector, generally speaking.
With that said, we are often talking about sneakers with technology that is decades old. Therefore, in general, one should not approach picking up a pair of Jordans as an exercise in comfort. These are not Adidas Ultraboosts!
Instead, collectors tend to focus on the aesthetics, hype, history and stories behind each model and release. That is the magic of the Jordan retro – an ability to tie all these things together to create a legitimate product that appeals to people in many walks of life. Being able to do all this despite the sneakers not boasting the latest cushioning or innovations really speaks to the marketing genius of Nike and Jordan Brand.
In any case, read on to get more information and/or reviews on this popular series of sneakers!
Updated June 1, 2023 -
I get a lot of questions revolving around comparative sizing. People want to know if they can buy the same size in different models. Here, we break down the difference in fit with respect to Air Jordan 1 vs Air Force 1 sizing. ...
Updated December 13, 2022 -
Generally, the Jordan 1 High is seen as the “cool” J1. The other cuts, not so much. Sneaker collectors claim a number of reasons as to why this may be. Here we examine why people seem to dislike Air Jordan 1 Mids. ...
Updated November 29, 2022 -
People often ask me (and Google) about comparative sizing, wondering if they can buy the same size in different models. In this instance, we’re going to examine Nike Dunk vs Air Jordan 1 sizing. ...
Updated September 13, 2022 -
When it comes to original colorways of the Air Jordan line, collectors love when Jordans say Nike Air on them! Seen on the tongue of the Air Jordan 1 and the back of the 3, 4, 5 and 6, the logo would eventually be replaced by the Jumpman in retros and new colorways. ...