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As sneakerheads, we’re detail oriented. From materials to tagging to color placement, the slightest variances between an OG colorway and a retro release can completely change perception on a pair of kicks, though it doesn’t always stop them from selling out. As the Air Jordan 14 “Black Toe” returns with OG styling following its ribbed revamp in 2006, we take a look at other OG Air Jordans from the 80s and 90s that came back with alterations before dropping in proper form.
Air Jordan 1 “Black Toe”
1985 – OG
photo via Sneakerfiles2007 – Beginning Moments Pack
2013 – Retro
The “Black Toe” Air Jordan 1s serve as one of the most popular OG 1s. Fans were stoked when they came back in 2007’s “Beginning Moments” Pack but bummed when they sported a midtop cut. In 2013, the popular colorway returned as a high.
