8 Basic Facts You Should Know About the Air Jordan 1

One of the most revered silhouettes in the game, the Air Jordan 1 Shoes  is iconic for a slew of reasons. Aside from being the first release in what became the most coveted series in sneaker history, its nostalgic Bulls-inspired colorway also caused a ton of commotion on and off court. Appealing to basketball fans and sneaker aficionados alike, the combination of athlete endorsement, heritage, and wearablity have resulted in the sneaker’s timeless status. Following from 2013’s retro release, the Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG “Chicago” return to the lime light for 2015 summer. Coinciding with Jordan Brand’s 30th anniversary this year, the label has remastered the sneaker in all its OG, premium glory. In light of this past weekend’s release, we share 8 things you ought to know about the Air Jordan 1.

The Air Jordan 1  Retro High “Chicago” Has Only Been Released Four Times

This year will be the fourth time the Air Jordan 1 Retro High “Chicago” hit the retailers. After debuting in 1985, the sneakers retroed the first time in 1994, before returning to the market again in 2013. This rendition was constructed a little different, with additional Jumpman emblem on both its tongue and heel. Celebrating 30 years of Jordan Brand, this year’s design harks back to the traditional getup. This leaves 2013’s release as the only model to feature the 1988-debuted Jumpman logo.

The Air Jordan 1 Retro High “Chicago” 2015  Will Not Come Factory Laced

The original 1985 run was released unlaced. Serving to Nike Shoes mimic the OG presentation as close as possible, the 2015 release will also be unlaced and packaged in a retro shoe box. While some may see this to be irrelevant, sneaker enthusiasts will appreciate the unique touch. The sneakers come with three pairs of laces in total — red, black and white — giving wearers different styling options.