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Similar to the Jordan 1 shadow, the Jordan 1 Patina can go with almost any outfit. The Nike Air logo is also printed on the tongue of the Jordan 1 Patina in a mint green, which adds a small pop of color to an otherwise muted sneaker. When the sun hits them, they almost reflect and create a statement piece. What’s different about the Patina is the copper finish overlays that create an interesting visual appearance, as you can see from the photo above. The Jordan 1 is quite a sturdy sneaker and not one that you need to be careful with. The leather that is used on Air Jordans is definitely a high-quality material that is built to last. Like most Jordan 1’s, the Patina contains a black leather upper. The sneaker, as you can see, contains more color than the Jordan 1 Shadow and uses some different materials. This is a great segway into our main event, which you’ll notice has a slightly higher retail price but a much lower resell… The Air Jordan 1 ‘Patina’Īnd here we have the Air Jordan 1 Patina. If these are a pair that you would like to get your hands on, you’ll definitely have to pay a good amount. You’ll notice they have the old Jordan 1 retail price of $160, but average over $500 on the resell market. The colors are quite similar to the Patina but are restricted to just black and gray. The Air Jordan shadow is one of the most popular colorways of the Jordan 1, primarily due to its simplicity and ability to make any outfit. Dropping in April of 2018, they were released in mens and gradeschool sizes. The shoe features a black and grey leather upper with original “Nike Air” branding on the tongue tag and insoles, along with a white midsole and black outsole. This very rare OG colorway has now hit shelves only three times, making these a must-own for any AJ1 collector. Image via StockX.īefore we take a deeper look into the Jordan 1 ‘Patina’ we are going to take a look at a visually similar pair, the Jordan 1 Shadow.ĭespite the name, the Air Jordan 1 Shadows are a pair that will put any fit of yours firmly in the spotlight. Nike footed the bill and used it as an opportunity to advertise the shoes as it was a situation that many people were talking about at the time. Every game that Jordan wore red, white, and black on the court, he was fined $5,000. One massive reason why the Jordan 1 became so popular was that they were actually banned from the NBA. But, as we said, it was the first installment and allowed Nike to absolutely take off. The Air Jordan 1 was not a sneaker and is not a sneaker, that is preferable to play basketball in. It’s the inaugural logo, and the wings on the shoe’s side set the bar high for what was to follow in terms of design.” “Jordan’s shoe, the Air Jordan, debuted boasting many of Nike’s signature basketball features-compressed air pocket in the heel, additional ankle support, and an overlay on the toe. The Jordan 1 was, as named, the first installment of the Michael Jordan sneaker era and is by far the most popular style of Jordan out there. Michael Jordan’s NBA rookie year earned him a position on the Chicago Bulls, but it also landed him a $2.5 million endorsement contract from Nike. The Air Jordan 1 “Patina” has now been pushed back to Mar.

If you’re looking for the next “it” AJ1, the Jordan 1 Hyper Royal may be it. Currently, Foot Locker is reporting a March 13th release date, though that may quickly change later on in the week as Nike SNKRS has yet to set a date. What’s more, the branding takes on a look far more eccentric than previous retros rather than adopt the standard leather tab, the green-tinted “Nike Air” logo is framed by matching zig-zag stitch.įor a close-up look, see the images below. Elsewhere, the toe cap, eye stays, and Swoosh dramatically subvert this association, their finishes darkened with a bronze-dominant “Patina.” Black, then, rounds off the scheme as it dresses the leather base as well as the nylon tongue and its standard flat laces. The “Shadow” serves as a loose influence, imparting its dark grey shades onto the heel counter and ankle flap’s suede panels. Unveiled quite a few months ago, the colorway is ostensibly half-inspired by heritage offerings. Thankfully, the Air Jordan 1 “Patina” has broken up a relatively slow news days, showcasing some of its most detailed images yet. Fresh off one of the month’s most anticipated releases - the AJ1 “University Blue” - the week has slowed to a crawl, with little in the way of upcomers hitting headlines.
