{"id":404284,"date":"2014-09-19T15:55:40","date_gmt":"2014-09-19T20:55:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/?p=404284"},"modified":"2022-09-17T14:59:09","modified_gmt":"2022-09-17T19:59:09","slug":"og-jordans-that-came-back-altered-as-retros","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/og-jordans-that-came-back-altered-as-retros\/","title":{"rendered":"Back for the First Time: OG Jordans That Came Back Altered as Retros"},"content":{"rendered":"

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”<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n

Air Jordan 1 “Black Toe”<\/h2>\n

1985 – OG<\/strong><\/p>\n photo via Sneakerfiles<\/a>\n

2007 – Beginning Moments Pack<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Air<\/p>\n

2013 – Retro<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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Air Jordan 4 “Fire Red”<\/h2>\n

1989 – OG<\/strong><\/p>\n

2005 – Laser<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Air<\/p>\n

2006 – Mars<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Air<\/p>\n

2012 – Retro<\/strong><\/p>\n

It wasn’t until the third attempt that the Air Jordan 4 “Fire Red” came back in OG form– sans Nike Air tagging of course. In hindsight though, not many people are complaining. The “Laser” and “Mars” 4s receive more fanfare these days due to their rarity and how long it’s been since they’ve launched.<\/p>\n

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Air Jordan 8 “Playoff”<\/h2>\n

1993 – OG<\/strong><\/p>\n

2003 – OG<\/strong><\/p>\n

2007 – Retro<\/strong><\/p>\n image via Kixclusive\n

Ten years after Michael Jordan won his third ring, the Air Jordan 8 “Playoff” returned. The only catch was that it came back as a low. Not a bad look for summer wear, but it wouldn’t be until Holiday 2007 that the shoe came back in OG form.<\/p>\n

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Air Jordan 10 “Steel”<\/h2>\n

1994 – OG<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Air<\/p>\n

Yes, the Air Jordan 10 “Steel” has came back twice, but it’s never quite came back in OG form. The 2005 version saw a red Jumpman on the outsole, which was later corrected back to yellow on 2013 version. Still, neither pair has sported the MJ-scrapped leather toe cap that was featured on the OG.<\/p>\n

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Air Jordan 12 “Taxi”<\/h2>\n

1996 – OG<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"#XX8DaysOfFlight<\/p>\n

2004 – Low<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Air
photo via Sneakerpedia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

2008 – Retro<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Air<\/p>\n

The Air Jordan 12 “Taxi” was the first colorway of the model to release, but it wasn’t the first to retro. Prior to coming back in OG form in 2008’s Countdown Pack, the “Taxi” 12s released in low top form.<\/p>\n

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Air Jordan 12 “Obsidian”<\/h2>\n

1997 – OG<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Air<\/p>\n

2004 – Low<\/strong><\/p>\n

2012 – Retro<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Air-Jordan-12-Obsidian\"<\/p>\n

Before the Air Jordan 12 “Obsidian” received the proper retro treatment, the classic colorway came back as a low top. In 2012, the shoe dropped in original form to positive fanfare.<\/p>\n

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Air Jordan 13 White\/Red<\/h2>\n

1998 – OG<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Air<\/p>\n

2005 – Low<\/strong><\/p>\n

2010 – OG<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Air Jordan 13 White\/Red was another OG AJ that went the low top route before being brought back as a mid. The below-ankle take dropped in ’05, returning as a mid in 2010.<\/p>\n

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Air Jordan 14 “Black Toe”<\/h2>\n

1998 – OG<\/strong><\/p>\n

2006 – Ribbed<\/strong><\/p>\n

2014 – Retro<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Air Jordan 14 “Black Toe” came back in 2006 taking notes from other OG 14s. Rather than sport the flat leather sidewall like they did in ’98, the ’06 “Black Toe” 14s featured a ribbed sidewall. In 2014, the shoe is returning with original styling.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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