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19. Air Jordan 1 White\/Natural Grey<\/h2>\n <\/p>\n
Although not very popular in its first and only release in 1985, the Air Jordan 1 White\/Natural Grey is another original colorway that is nearly impossible to find these days, and totally versatile.<\/p>\n
18. Levi’s x Air Jordan Retro 1 Denim White\/True Red-Black<\/h2>\n Photo via Kixclusive.com\n One of the most anticipated collaborations of all time, the Levi’s x Air Jordan 23\/501 Denim Pack slides into the list. This exclusive package came complete with a pair of the Air Jordan Retro 1, a tee shirt and a pair of Levi’s 501 jeans.<\/p>\n
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17. Air Jordan 1 White\/Metallic Purple<\/h2>\n Originally released in 1985, the Air Jordan 1 White\/Metallic Purple made a comeback in 2009 as an international exclusive. One of the harder colorways to find, this shoe features a beautiful tone of purple on the Nike Swoosh and accents.<\/p>\n
16. Air Jordan 1 Retro “Armed Forces” Pack<\/h2>\n The Air Jordan 1 \u201cArmed Forces\u201d Pack was one of the earlier Air Jordan 1 pack releases that intrigued the sneaker community. Jordan Brand released the camouflage colored Air Jordan 1s, in limited numbers, to coincide with Memorial Day Weekend 2009.<\/p>\n
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15. Just Don x Air Jordan 1 “Black History Month”<\/h2>\n In 2013, Jordan Brand teamed up with designer Don C to collaborate on this list’s most luxurious pair of\u00a0 Air Jordan 1s. Don C gave us his interpretation of the Air Jordan 1 by implementing a traditional Black History Month graphic on the upper, bright orange on the inner lining and employing his signature reptilian flair on the Swoosh and ankle strap. This pair released via eBay auction with all proceeds benefiting the Big Brothers Big Sisters charity.<\/p>\n
14. Air Jordan 1 Retro \u201cSilver Anniversary\u201d<\/h2>\n The Air Jordan 1 \u201cSilver Anniversary\u201d released as a gift to Jordan fans for their 25 years of commitment to the brand. Primarily dressed up in cool grey nubuck, however, this release’s most dominant traits are seen on the heel, Swoosh and heel flap. where crackled metallic silver is visible.<\/p>\n
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13. Air Jordan 1 XQ<\/h2>\n Exclusive to China, the Air Jordan 1 XQ originally dropped in 2007 in extremely limited numbers. There were rumored to be only 240 pairs created at the time. Jordan Brand fans were extremely excited to see this rendition of the Air Jordan 1 retro again in 2013.<\/p>\n
12. Air Jordan Retro 1 KO “Chicago”<\/h2>\n The AJ 1 KO is a unique variation of the Air Jordan 1 that features a canvas outsole and the AJKO-branded Wings logo located on the collar. First release in 1985 and brought back in 2010 and 2014, the Air Jordan 1 KO has hit shelves in OG colorways with vintage appeal.<\/p>\n
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11. Air Jordan 1 “Legends of the Summer”<\/h2>\n Another artist-inspired Air Jordan 1 lands at number 11 on the list. In the summer of 2013, Justin Timberlake went on tour with Jay Z, and in almost every city they visited, JT left a gift behind. One of those gifts is this all-red version of the Air Jordan 1 that almost makes you forget about the \u201cRed Octobers.\u201d<\/p>\n
10. Air Jordan 1 Black\/Metallic Gold<\/h2>\n This 2013 Air Jordan 1 release utilized an upper completely covered in black patent leather, which is set off \u00a0by gold accents and a white midsole. Back in 2003, a similar version released as a mid with a black midsole.<\/p>\n
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9. Dave White x Air Jordan 1<\/h2>\n <\/p>\n
In 2012, Dave White and Jordan Brand made it official on the release of this bold Air Jordan 1. Leather, suede, elephant print and White’s brush marks made the most of the simple silo.<\/p>\n
8.\u00a0 Air Jordan 1 Black\/Shadow Grey<\/h2>\n Retroed in the summer of 2013, the roots of the “Shadow Grey” Air Jordan 1 trace back to 1985. Smooth black leather covers the majority of the base, accented by shadow grey panels on this iconic colorway.<\/p>\n
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7. Air Jordan 1 White\/Metallic Red<\/h2>\n Photo via Kixclusive.com\n Whether it be the OG or the ‘Do The Right Thing’ version, this colorway is a rare gem and a worthy addition to any sneaker collection.<\/p>\n
6. Air Jordan 1 Retro White\/Black-Red<\/h2>\n Photo via Kixclusive.com\n This OG colorway has been retroed 4 times over the last 29 years, and is still one of the most coveted shoes of the Air Jordan line due to its classic Bulls colorway.<\/p>\n
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5. Air Jordan 1 White\/Dark Powder Blue<\/h2>\n Although the hues of blue change, the inspiration remains the same. Made to pay homage to Jordan\u2019s alma mater, the University of North Carolina, the Air Jordan 1 White\/Dark Powder Blue has yet to be retroed in true OG fashion.<\/p>\n
4. Air Jordan 1 “Black Toe”<\/h2>\n The Air Jordan 1 \u201cBlack Toe\u201d is one of the many original colorways of the AJ1, and the 1985 version featured a leather build with ‘Wings’ and Nike branding. After a 22-year wait, the Air Jordan 1 \u201cBlack Toe\u201d returned for the first time as a mid-cut in the \u201cOld Love\/New Love\u201d Pack. Then in 2013, we were blessed with another \u201cBlack Toe\u201d release in OG, high-top form.<\/p>\n
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3. Air Jordan 1 “All-Black” Japan Exclusive<\/h2>\n The Air Jordan 1 \u201cAll-Black\u201d Japan Exclusive stands as one of the best Non-OG Air Jordan 1 colorways to ever drop. Released overseas in 2001, this hard to get pair packed tough, tumbled leather on the blacked-out upper, contrasted by chrome Wings and Jumpman branding.<\/p>\n
2. Air Jordan 1 Black\/Royal<\/h2>\n <\/p>\n
A true OG lands in second place, mimicking the original ‘Banned” 1s color blocking. The only difference here is the classic switch from varsity red to royal blue.<\/p>\n\n
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1. Air Jordan 1 Black\/Red<\/h2>\n The Air Jordan I Black\/Red is the sneaker that launched the footwear titan we know as Jordan Brand. This high-top take features the classic black\/red color blocking, Wings logo and Nike Air tagging throughout. Fans of this colorway have been able to pick up this shoe in different variations over the years. In 2009, we saw this colorway appear in the Jordan 1 60+ pack, in 2011 the release of the Air Jordan 1 “Banned” received a huge amount of hype and in 2013 this colorway released again in true OG form, selling out in seconds.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Serving as the introductory signature of Michael Jordan’s now legendary line, the Air Jordan 1 still plays a pivotal role in the history of sneaker culture both on and off the court. Designed by Nike legend Peter Moore, the AJ 1 has been around for nearly 29 years, and the shoe has never lost its luster. From getting banned from NBA courts to Jordan Brand’s anniversary-inspired special editions, the silhouette has been seen in an array of colorways and variations. We decided to take a look back at the iconic shoe and rank our favorite Air Jordan 1s. Check out our list, and be sure to let us know which colorway sits atop your list of favorite AJ 1s in the comment section. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":149,"featured_media":370534,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1232700,3,1225574],"tags":[1225519,1225575],"cultivate_rss":[],"class_list":{"2":"type-post"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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