The Air Jordan 1 High OG ‘Sky J Mauve’ is the perfect kinda Jordan

The Air Jordan 1 High OG ‘Sky J Mauve’ has been on our radar since the very start of the year, and after many leaks and many teasers, the hotly-anticipated sneaker finally has a confirmed release date. While early reports suggested that a December drop was on the cards, it's actually coming a lot sooner than we had previously expected. And no, we're not complaining about that. On the contrary: this is a pretty perfect looking Jordan.

While the origins behind this colourway are still under wraps, this particular https://www.sportsshoess.cn shade of purple is apparently inspired by the colour of the Chicago sky during Michael Jordan's ‘Jumpman’ photoshoot from 1985. With a full leather construction, these trainers work on top of a white base and are overlaid by ‘Sky J Mauve’ panels across the toe, heel and lacing system.

Complementary cotton laces tie everything together, and a Nike Swoosh is stamped across the lateral and medial sidewalls. Additional branding features on the tongue tag, while the legendary winged basketball insignia is debossed across the ankle strap. All of this then sits on top of an Air midsole, and it's rounded off with a lavender rubber outsole.

It's been a big, big year for the Air Jordan 1. Not only have sneakerheads been blessed with colourways like the ‘Palomino’ and the ‘UNC Toe,’ we've also been getting some very special pairs such as the ‘Lost & Found’ and the Bephie's Beauty Supply x Union LA collab. Even though MJ's flagship silhouette has been around for the better part of four decades, it's still considered by many to be one of the best basketball shoes of all-time.