Everything You Need to Know: Air Jordan 1 White/Red-Black

To the delight of OGs and new fans alike, the Air Jordan 1 is returning in the original White/Red-Black colorway. In this installment of Everything You Need to Know, we highlight some of the main historical notes on this storied sneaker.

Release History

1985

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The Air Jordan 1 White/Red-Black originally released in 1985, taking both the signature sneaker and basketball shoe concept to new heights. Jordan’s popularity as a player paired up with Nike’s marketing push to create a buzz that still resonates today.

1995

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Celebrating MJ’s first retirment and coinciding with the shoe’s ten year anniversary, the Air Jordan 1 was reissued in White/Red-Black back in 1995. Retro basketball sneakers were a foreign concept at the time, and thus not embraced. Pairs hit sale racks for incredibly low prices then, but now fetch top dollar now.

2003

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The famous makeup also released during the holiday season of 2003 in patent leather form. This pair sported color blocking inspired by the original release, jewel Wings branding, and a silver Jumpman hang tag. All in all, this pair was fairly popular but not a drop day sellout.

In similar fashion, the canvas clad AJKO returned in the same color blocking in 2010.