Jordan 1 Low

The premium leather used across this Jordan 1 Low gives it a stylishly elegant appearance. Known as the Chicago Flip, it has taken the traditional colours of the 1985 original and swapped them around to give the classic colourway a whole new look. This begins with the sole unit, which is white from heel to toe. This appealing tone covers all of the various grip patterns that offer such powerful traction underfoot, from the circular structures below the forefoot to the lugs looped around the heel and the indented section with Nike branding in the centre. While this feature allows the wearer to move with confidence, the midsole offers a comfortable step via its Air cushioning, here concealed behind the sole’s textured white exterior.

On the upper, more colours are brought in, firstly on the black base layer, then on the Gym Red overlays. The former is visible through the toe box, which is marked with the familiar fanned lines of ventilation holes, and the midfoot panels, which taper towards a thin strip around the heel. The overlays, meanwhile, consist of the forefoot mudguard and the pair of panels behind them, as well as the eyestay and the heel counter. A set of Air Jordan Wings has been delicately embroidered into this last feature in black thread, and a small piece of Gym Red leather sits just above it in the centre of the heel. Moving up further, the low-cut collar is also decorated in this vibrant shade of red, as is the shoe’s inner.

In addition to the Wings logo, this sneaker hosts a plethora of intriguing details and branding effects. One is the black Jumpman printed upon the insole, which is echoed on the white tongue. Here, it is embroidered in black for an even stronger contrast that is accentuated by the white laces. The loop of material holding the laces in place through the middle, which is also white, displays another notable detail – Jordan’s jersey number of 23 in black. Finally, the flanks are home to bright white swooshes that lie over the black sidewalls to complete the colourway with a memorable juxtaposition in tone.