Imo, it doesn’t really matter if the Air Jordan 1 is overrated. The real question is are we as consumers too worried about conforming to this new standard of “style/culture” that we forget about what we may be missing out on things like quality materials, advancement in sneaker tech and the freedom to criticise a brand.
Jordan 1 is just a look. Classic. It’s like the “generic look sneaker” it’s become iconic like chucks Air Force 1s air max shell toe adidas and pumas (missing tons more but you know what I mean. )
@@jasonwolfe3252 You can say that but even in 85, a pair of chuck taylors cost significantly less than AJ1s. Jordan 1s shouldn’t necessarily be $400+ but at the same time, you don’t have to buy a grail colorway to own a pair.
I agree. The Nike symbol. The tongue. As you said the silhouette too. No shoe has come close to how creative and intriguing but still simple enough it looks
My gripe is the Jordan 1 doesn’t have a GR year around availability. If the Chicago or Breds were a staple on the wall in stores, would it be hyped? Think AF1 white on white, Chuck Taylor’s. Classic staples. Jordan stays relevant bc they don’t make the store staple and changes the colors and materials. The silhouette is timeless.
@@hagoshardaways9274 the market value stabilizes due to the OG colors staying stocked or available on a yearly rotation. The Chicago’s are Q1/Q2, Bred’s Q3/Q4. The demand will still be there for them to make some new colors but the core will likely just grab the stocked OG. They should also bring it back to $130. There’s way more variations of the AF1 Lo but the all white is still a top seller.
If that happened the Jordan 1 would lose its luster and spotting a Chicago or bred in public would feel meaningless cause then literally anyone could have them. I guess as someone who has the somewhat figured out the resale, it feels good to get a limited release. Also hard to get sneakers make you standout and you have to put in work or save up your money.
@@ivanascencio4978 yet a all white AF1 sales out each restock. You miss the point that shoes are meant to be worn and seen. Resalers only hoard shoes bc of a false hype.
I have a pretty extensive Air Jordan 1 collection, but I tend to appreciate my Superstars, Air Max 95, Asics, and Blazers the most when I wear them. My issue isn't the Air Jordan 1, it's that people refuse to try other shoes and are essentially locking themselves into one style because it is what everyone else enjoys.
@@bigz704 I can barely get a Jordan 1, how is the “average consumer” supposed to get one, and I could care less if I get one and somebody who doesn’t know about shoes can’t tell the difference, that’s already about 90% of the population
honestly wanted the j look for the nike price, got some famouse footwear exclusive court vision mids, been getting compliments left n right. people dont really care bout what the model is as long as it looks good.
Groundbreaking concept with this video. This genuinely felt like a real internal conversation Jacques may have with himself matriculating through this “Culture” as both a purist that was around when MJ was on the court & a trailblazer in 2022, in position to appreciate current innovation. I think the end of this video actually sums it up very well. Times have certainly changed & somehow a design from the Mid-80’s has morphed itself into so many different things across so many generations. Current designs & silhouettes feel very trapped in the era it was created. Even other Jordan models/retros don’t have the crossover ability of an AJ1. From the simple aesthetics to the nostalgia to the rebellious nature the sneaker influenced to the flexibility of it to dance in on TikTok, the AJ1 is truly the chameleon that can blend in with almost anyone of any age, anywhere.
try UA sneakers mate, im telling you from experience that noone could tell them apart from the real ones cause they're made from the same material, in the same factory
Oversaturation doesn't mean overly available. They have hundreds if not thousands of colorways of the Jordan 1. It's the only shoe to date that has so many colors and variations. Air Force One's don't have as many colors as the Jordan 1 and it's older.
The problem is that Nike and Jordan brand over saturated the market with Jordan 1s. Look I love the 1s and its low variants, because they’re very easy to pair thanks to their timeless and classic look. Jordan 1s are like Vans or Chucks in that sense. But there’s just too many Jordan 1s now in all sort of variations (with zoom air, a removable zipper top, etc). Jordan Brand should cut down on the colorways and focus on producing more of the classic colorways with only a very few new colorways dropping alongside those every once in a while. This makes the good colorways much more accessible, and Jordan Brand can actually put in some quality materials if they narrow down the number of new Jordan 1 colorways released. And with this maybe they can mass produce Jordan 1s with zoom strobel units, like what Nike did for the Chucks in making all Chucks now have drop in Lunarlon midsoles.
I 120% agree, I never owned a pair in my life...never as a kid growing up in the 90's and over the last few years I've seen nothing but a mad amount of people just rocking all sorts of Jordan brand stuff including the AJ1s from lows to highs. I caved and finally got myself a pair of mid's (don't hate) and I have to say, I don't really understand why people love this shoe as much as they seem to (outside the obvious resale values) because it's not comfy, has next to no arch support, has a weird fit (I have narrow feet and it feels off) is expensive given the worse quality compared to even other Nike stuff (the leather is the most cheap kind possible) and has less of an air unit that other models from Nike (the unit doesn't go full length and just slightly past the heel)....it's popular because what? resale? just the brand of Jordan itself? I own a few different AF1's (mids and highs) and I have to say outside it being a slightly more bulky shoe, it is a far superior shoe in everyway that counts compared to the AJ1's in terms of price, comfort, quality and support for me personally.
Mids usually have less effort and quality, I got a pair of highs and the leather and feeling and the little details. Maybe I’m just a bias 19 yo so idk
I have liked the Jordan 1s for years and years at this point and will continue to do so. But Nike / Jordan are not handling them well of late. They definitely oversaturated the market with too many Jordan 1 releases , they need to pump the brakes on that as we legit sometimes see numerous AJ1 releases per month. And to make matters worse , yes liking and disliking certain sneakers is subjective but on top of too many AJ1 releases overall they are coming out with too many average if not full on bad colorways. Certain color blocking choices are just not too popular on the AJ1s ; we have seen that similar Shadow 2.0 , Pollens and the Marinas blocking not be particularly well received or get much hype. And in general looking at the likes of the Volts , Fusions, Patinas , Bordeauxs , Crafted , the few Gore-tex ones etc ; most of those are average if not bad. I don't even necessarily dislike all of those I listed but too many of those types of colorways are hurting the sneaker. Too many average and bad colorways on top too many AJ1 releases in general is doing the AJ1s a massive disservice.
imo i like bordeauxs i dont think they're an average colorway at all i think they're dope asf just plain old underrated, but maybe im biased bc those were my first pair of 1's
@@lilyantaki to each their own , liking and disliking sneakers is certainly subjective and i did say in my comment i do not personally dislike all the ones I listed. I do not dislike the Bordeauxs per say though i do not love them either. I will say a friend of mine who got them showed me in person and i was surprised how good the material quality was on the Bordeauxs considering that is the case less and less of late. But they were certainly one of those not very hyped , not popular or well received in general. I am not a reseller , though i sometimes have to go that route to get a personal pair that i like ; but look at the resale on the Bordeauxs. They hardly moved at all since the release. They are one of many that just were not that well liked / well received which Jordan has put out too many of on top of too many AJ1 releases overall.
Feels like they are finally dying off and it’s only because streetwear as a WHOLE is no longer the main focus and people are starting to become more obsessed with the actual clothes they are wearing than the sneakers themselves.
People always say they're into the jd1 for its rich history, but never bat an eye on any classic Adidas, Asics, Puma... Most of you are in it for the brand name, the hype, the ridiculous resell. This shoe is now the embodiment of corniness just like the 350 v2 back in 2018
1's finna be around forever, they aint going nowhere at all, but i definitely do think they are oversaturated now. nike out here pumping a new colorway every other week and most of them are mid or just look like a knock off of a different more popular colorway. for example the marinas were not a bad colorway on their own at all but they just look so similar to other shoes we have and never got the hype that they deserve imo. and then original and unique colorways that i actually do really like, like the bubble gums, the brotherhoods, even things like the pollens are just not getting any hype because of the oversaturation of the AJ1 in general. i just think they gotta stop making so many mid AJ1's and pumping them out so close to eachother. quality over quantity fr
For me the AJ1 just fits with anything. When I got to work I can wear it with chinos, dress pants, jeans and on the weekend throw one shorts on. (Old skool vans kinda also in the right color) Other sneakers while versatile, just seem too informal. This is just my point of view…
If youre looking for versatility and formality the jd1 only has one since its got a big ass nike logo. The stan smith would be the better option, even classic menswear enthusiasts admit that they'll go with a suit no problem
The same thing that happend with the foamposites in 2011-2015 is gonna happen with the jordan 1. Flooding the market with a bunch of colourways then people are gonna start to get fatigue.
Chicago 1s were my first retros ever I bought em in middle school becuz they were on sale for 100$ and looked like fancy dunks to me . It’s hilarious that everybody loves “vintage” and “samples “ all the stuff that used to wind up on the discount shelfs is now the most hyped .
Since 2013 1s been up.... I remember 1s was just some basic sh*t we would rock like whateva. 1s didnt get crazy until that blue Jeter 1 with the pinstripes around the collar that came out in 2013. I remember when 1s resell was like $110-$125 then that Jeter in 2013 came out and 1s just got crazy. I remember saying like 1s is resllening that high. It's just 1s tho. Times changed crazy in the last 10 years.In my era it was about 3-20 but 1 and 2 was just some chill sh*t.
Loved this video concept! For me, I just love the versatility of 1’s. You can wear them dressed up or dressed down and the various color options give you the ability to switch them out
Jordan 1 look is classic look but back in 1985 there was little color on high tops but then breds, royals & Chicago’s came out with little white on them. It was completely different. I had a pair in 1985 & I remember Jordan 1 were restocked constantly for about 2 years. That’s why Jordan 2’s didn’t really matter, Nike was still riding the Jordan 1 craze & people were still buying up the 1’s.
For me the real reason why I love ones so much is the shape and og color blocking, it’s basically perfect, because it’s old. You won’t see a modern sneaker with such a distinct shape.
Kanye tried to get Yeezy off the resale market by restocking a bunch, but to no avail. What chance does these have when their whole brand image is having the highest resell in sneaker game.
I wish I had access to a pair without paying an excess amount in resale, hell even retail. Either I would wear a single pair or two everyday, and hoop/workout in another.
I remember when AJ 1s were clearance rack basic sneakers nobody wanted that guys would buy as a cheap skate shoe they could tear up...the internet has hyped them to no end (as if they aren't just dunks with jordan wings on the side) and now they are the new Chuck Taylors but with a ridiculous price tag and limited availability
I never cared for 1s, I remember when they were nothing special and while I find the recent fascination with them surprising I don't look down on those that love them.
It’s a classic and I recommend a pair or 3 but never go overboard on it like others do. There are other shoes out there that are easier to obtain and look much better. Not to mention cheaper
If they dying when the price gone die down with em? Because no one was more pissed than me when everyone was all of a sudden Jordan 1 lovers smh I remember getting looked at like a weirdo cause I said I’d take 1’s over 11’s in 09’ lol now everyone has them frail status. The disrespect !!
Reminded me of Michael K. Williams (Rest In Power) having a conversation with himself (about his career and acting roles). Appreciate the 411 as it was good to hear both sides.
I bought my first pair of JORDAN 1's in 1985 FOR $8 during a port call in Pusan Korea while serving onboard the USS BLUE RIDGE & I been wearing JORDAN's ever since ...I do also like the NIKE KYRIE's they feel comfortable & light & great for GYM & CARDIO...
I’m in the middle I agree with both sides and I personally like how Jordan 1s are kinda the gateway shoe to get into sneaker culture I work at a shoe store and helped kids buy their first Jordan and the look and confidence they get is unmatched but companies should be making strides to be better both quality/material wise and design wise Yeezy is pushing boundaries with sneaker designs but it’s not at the Jordan level yet
My personal problem with the Jordan 1 is that we're getting a new color way every other week. After they drop they color way that decide to make a 'look a like' version in a mid. It's confusing and collecting doesn't feel like collecting anymore. I liked the fact that I wasn't able 2 get all the colors because they only dropped once every other year. But hey that's just my opinion. I'm waiting for the OG color ways to come back so I can take a seat and let the youth have the rest. Thanks for the video papa Jacq.
@@akaraikiriakatsuki3157 you have to understand that releasing half ass versions of iconic color ways can ruin the entire silhouette. Bred, shadow, royal, Chicagos are the only 1s worth resell everything else is hype
5’s are my fav. 1’s are the OG but definitely basic can be worn with anything which imo makes them less cool. My biggest issue with sneaker culture is following trends instead of buying what you like. Most people today aren’t into the clothes they buy they just wanna have a socially approved look.
fr i like to be diff and wear diff things cause everybody be wearing the same shi everywhere and they only know what j1 is its stupid but its a trend so its gonna last for a long time
Great upload. ‘Definitely no reason to hate on J1s. Gazelles, Shelltoes, Stan Smiths and Sambas are older silhouettes that still sell more than other 3Stripes for the same reason. I don’t swoosh at all, but that’s no reason to hate on J1s. My one argument with “Golf Is Dope” Jacques is facts and history matters. Whether or not “the teenager now” values it. History is why the trend exists at all. Culture is built on history. ✌🏽💙👟
I hate that people consider the OG Jordan 1 silhouette the end all be all. I have over 200 pair of Nike (including Jordans) and the OG Jordan 1 is the most uncomfortable out of all of them. Personally, I prefer the 3 or 4 as far as wearing all day and as unpopular of an opinion as it is, the Jordan 1 CMFT is a very comfortable all day shoe that has some pretty fire colorways.
Well it's become the default sneaker for newbie sneakerheads and there are multiple re-releases and colorways which keep things interesting so can't complain much. Also the fact that they're still as dope-looking for lifestyle use since the time they launched says something doesn't it?
I agree they are just classics which is why they’ll always get love but looks wise there’s definitely other shoes that look better with more modern technology.
Nike Air Jordan 1 is a classic Nike silhouette. A cult design, not the only basketball related sneaker with history. Try adding Puma Clydes, Converse Weapons, Adidas Forum or Pony City Wings into your rotation.....the sneakerverse is massive and Jordans are one of the planets 😉
THIS IS WHY ITS GOOD TO HAVE BOTH. i got 2 pairs of j1 and 2 af1s, but i also have more advanced shoes such as air max 720 and vapormaxes with those bubbles. its okay to wear jordans and feel good in them and the history of them but its even better when you have a rotation of different eras of shoe techonology such as yeezys with the boost, air max 720 / vapormax with those big ass beautifull air bubbles and j1 wit the timeless design.
It's just too hard too get a pair of Jordan 1's for normal people. So it's natural that people look for an alternative and start losing interest in Jordan 1's
I think there's a crossover between Michael Jordan / sports fans and 'sneakerheads' BBall and MJ fans will always have love for the J1 and will forever carry the silhouette. I wouldn't clas someone who only collects Js as a 'sneaker head' To me, they're MJ fans and essentially buying merch. I've never really followed BBall, being from the UK, it isn't easily accessible. At the moment, Js are 'on trend' I think the trend has lasted so long because some of the new-comers (Me included) discovered the shoe before the extent of the stories behind many of the colourways. Once people understand that sometimes it isn't just a colourway, it's a representation of something much greater, then passion and a deeper appreciation begins to develop. This I think is the big difference when compared to some other trending brands. Big collaborations over the past few years have also helped them stay at the forefront of pop culture. Eventually it'll fade away, sooner rather than later IMO but the OGs and newbies that developed that appreciation of story telling through art and design will continue to purchase Js and I think they'll forever be timeless
I don’t care who wears whatever shoes they want (which is the point) but for me it’s just too many and again to me they are so uncomfortable…there’s way more shoes to match with a fit if that’s the only reason you would buy them…but so many people have no sense of independent thought
His sneakers continue to be so revered due to his performance on the court. He’s had many iconic moments during the season & playoffs wearing his various Js.
I have a question out of full curiosity: is the sneaker culture becoming overrated? Like nowadays I find it so common to at the malls and school. For example, Nike dunks, Jordan 4s and Jordan 1s etc. I feel like not a lot of people have a lot of knowledge of the shoes. I remember when the off white tens were released. Same with the Yeezys when they were first released not a lot of people knew about the Yeezys. I think back then it was less common to see most of these shoes because no one could really afford them. Imo I feel like it’s killing the game but again it’s my opinion.
I think over saturated people want what other people have it’s not like back then people don’t care about the shoes they just wanna say they got them to put on pictures not to wear
It's just a classic silhouette.. Man, if they just make the classic colorways as available and accessible as other classics like chucks, vans, and airforce 1.. life would be much easier.. and people won't be cringey mad and overreacting about it.
Great video! I felt this way for a while, I feel like I could never buy a pair of Jordan ones only because then I’ll feel like everybody else from all around
Because they're beautiful and we love them. They aren't as advanced as the new technology but they feel great for every day wear. 3's, 4's, and 5's also very wearable but nothing like the 1's. Just love them
It's a mix of comfort and classical shoe design. So many other sneakers look way to modern and crazy to wear with formal attire or relaxed office attire. Like a foamposite or pegasus trail. But the 1s still look close to an office shoe design. Shoes haven't changed much over time but sneakers have. That's why 1s can still be seen as both cool and stylish (not crazy like a what the).
I would love to try new silhouette from Nike but man Jordan 1 is so comfortable & easy to wear with any outfit. The simple leather panel, flat bottom design just works.
Thank you, Prosecutor Jacques! Yes, the originals got me into the “culture” in the first place: more specifically, when the Jordan 11 bred came out I IMMEDIATELY hit the streets to shovel snow to afford a pair (to no avail)…As a 40 year old, yes, I have enjoyed retros for nostalgia but I still yearn for something new
I won't be buying anymore JORDAN 1'S... They are too many people wearing the same crap. Way better Jordan's out there than ones to me.. Only pair I have and still wear/like are the Spider man Jordan ones. No more for me.
Id argue more about the random tik tok craze of AF 1s coming back because Starbucks white girls think they look vintage when they dragged them through dirt. Wore AF1s back in middle school and they were the basic shoe. Now its "trendy". Way over hyped.
Haha. Sick video brotha. I agree with Jacques tho…. 🤷🏽♂️
Wait, which one??
@@kustoo exactly……
Imo, it doesn’t really matter if the Air Jordan 1 is overrated. The real question is are we as consumers too worried about conforming to this new standard of “style/culture” that we forget about what we may be missing out on things like quality materials, advancement in sneaker tech and the freedom to criticise a brand.
Well said. Def something that needs to be addressed.
This ☝️
Jordan 1 is just a look. Classic. It’s like the “generic look sneaker” it’s become iconic like chucks Air Force 1s air max shell toe adidas and pumas (missing tons more but you know what I mean. )
#jordan1 is the best Jordan. Not over the top or extra.
I agree . That's why it should be as available to buy as those other sneakers instead of having to pay $400 for a resell pair
@@jasonwolfe3252 You can say that but even in 85, a pair of chuck taylors cost significantly less than AJ1s. Jordan 1s shouldn’t necessarily be $400+ but at the same time, you don’t have to buy a grail colorway to own a pair.
I agree. The Nike symbol. The tongue. As you said the silhouette too. No shoe has come close to how creative and intriguing but still simple enough it looks
@@jasonwolfe3252 it’s the resellers. Retail is always under $200
For me any sneaker purchased for the purpose of displaying till it crumbles to bits is overrated. As long as it is worn, you got my respect.
It's not only overrated. Its dumb af
I like this take.
I adore someone like you who take sneakers as what they are, footwear
@@mrshadow2406 I see no lies
Wear your sneaks gang !
My gripe is the Jordan 1 doesn’t have a GR year around availability. If the Chicago or Breds were a staple on the wall in stores, would it be hyped? Think AF1 white on white, Chuck Taylor’s. Classic staples. Jordan stays relevant bc they don’t make the store staple and changes the colors and materials. The silhouette is timeless.
So what are you saying will happen if a specific Jordan 1 colorway became a a store staple?
@@hagoshardaways9274 the market value stabilizes due to the OG colors staying stocked or available on a yearly rotation. The Chicago’s are Q1/Q2, Bred’s Q3/Q4. The demand will still be there for them to make some new colors but the core will likely just grab the stocked OG. They should also bring it back to $130.
There’s way more variations of the AF1 Lo but the all white is still a top seller.
If that happened the Jordan 1 would lose its luster and spotting a Chicago or bred in public would feel meaningless cause then literally anyone could have them. I guess as someone who has the somewhat figured out the resale, it feels good to get a limited release. Also hard to get sneakers make you standout and you have to put in work or save up your money.
@@ivanascencio4978 yet a all white AF1 sales out each restock. You miss the point that shoes are meant to be worn and seen. Resalers only hoard shoes bc of a false hype.
That would be sooooo dope 🥺
I have a pretty extensive Air Jordan 1 collection, but I tend to appreciate my Superstars, Air Max 95, Asics, and Blazers the most when I wear them. My issue isn't the Air Jordan 1, it's that people refuse to try other shoes and are essentially locking themselves into one style because it is what everyone else enjoys.
🤣 Im dead at people not recognizing the difference between 1s dunks and forces
To the average consumer a high top 1 and dunk high look damn near the same
@@bigz704 the similar look is what got me into 1s from dunks no lie 😂🤷🏽♂️
@@doripanda well the dunk is technically a hybrid that takes elements from the 1
@@bigz704 I can barely get a Jordan 1, how is the “average consumer” supposed to get one, and I could care less if I get one and somebody who doesn’t know about shoes can’t tell the difference, that’s already about 90% of the population
honestly wanted the j look for the nike price, got some famouse footwear exclusive court vision mids, been getting compliments left n right. people dont really care bout what the model is as long as it looks good.
Groundbreaking concept with this video. This genuinely felt like a real internal conversation Jacques may have with himself matriculating through this “Culture” as both a purist that was around when MJ was on the court & a trailblazer in 2022, in position to appreciate current innovation. I think the end of this video actually sums it up very well. Times have certainly changed & somehow a design from the Mid-80’s has morphed itself into so many different things across so many generations. Current designs & silhouettes feel very trapped in the era it was created. Even other Jordan models/retros don’t have the crossover ability of an AJ1. From the simple aesthetics to the nostalgia to the rebellious nature the sneaker influenced to the flexibility of it to dance in on TikTok, the AJ1 is truly the chameleon that can blend in with almost anyone of any age, anywhere.
Really oversaturated? I can't even buy one in the color that I like.
try UA sneakers mate, im telling you from experience that noone could tell them apart from the real ones cause they're made from the same material, in the same factory
Oversaturation doesn't mean overly available. They have hundreds if not thousands of colorways of the Jordan 1. It's the only shoe to date that has so many colors and variations. Air Force One's don't have as many colors as the Jordan 1 and it's older.
@@thuankhiet_ this dude
@@thuankhiet_ Ling ling
@@thuankhiet_ Very rarely is that the case, and even then I rather have a Nike shoe that’s actually a shoe from Nike
The problem is that Nike and Jordan brand over saturated the market with Jordan 1s. Look I love the 1s and its low variants, because they’re very easy to pair thanks to their timeless and classic look. Jordan 1s are like Vans or Chucks in that sense. But there’s just too many Jordan 1s now in all sort of variations (with zoom air, a removable zipper top, etc).
Jordan Brand should cut down on the colorways and focus on producing more of the classic colorways with only a very few new colorways dropping alongside those every once in a while. This makes the good colorways much more accessible, and Jordan Brand can actually put in some quality materials if they narrow down the number of new Jordan 1 colorways released. And with this maybe they can mass produce Jordan 1s with zoom strobel units, like what Nike did for the Chucks in making all Chucks now have drop in Lunarlon midsoles.
Yeah but Nike / Jordan don't give a frrruck .. they just wanna milk every possible $ out of every style. Shit is corny.
I 120% agree, I never owned a pair in my life...never as a kid growing up in the 90's and over the last few years I've seen nothing but a mad amount of people just rocking all sorts of Jordan brand stuff including the AJ1s from lows to highs.
I caved and finally got myself a pair of mid's (don't hate) and I have to say, I don't really understand why people love this shoe as much as they seem to (outside the obvious resale values) because it's not comfy, has next to no arch support, has a weird fit (I have narrow feet and it feels off) is expensive given the worse quality compared to even other Nike stuff (the leather is the most cheap kind possible) and has less of an air unit that other models from Nike (the unit doesn't go full length and just slightly past the heel)....it's popular because what? resale? just the brand of Jordan itself?
I own a few different AF1's (mids and highs) and I have to say outside it being a slightly more bulky shoe, it is a far superior shoe in everyway that counts compared to the AJ1's in terms of price, comfort, quality and support for me personally.
Mids usually have less effort and quality, I got a pair of highs and the leather and feeling and the little details. Maybe I’m just a bias 19 yo so idk
@@brandoncapalot9236 Yes you are biased people are brainwashed and delusional that's it
I think anything from the 80’s will stand the test of time because it’s one of our greatest decades
The air Jordan 1 is the perfect retro sneaker of all time. Keep it up Nike.
I'm working on grabbing the Brotherhood 1s and the Dark Marina 1s and then its the High 85 Georgetown. Can't wait, the hype can go, I'm stayin'
Thank you, I remember nobody was rocking with this shoe when I was younger. Crazy how the shoe is being overpriced now.
as far as i remember the shell toe and the three stripes were more rockin in 80s till early 90s periode. So why suddenly people get hype with the Js?
I have liked the Jordan 1s for years and years at this point and will continue to do so. But Nike / Jordan are not handling them well of late. They definitely oversaturated the market with too many Jordan 1 releases , they need to pump the brakes on that as we legit sometimes see numerous AJ1 releases per month.
And to make matters worse , yes liking and disliking certain sneakers is subjective but on top of too many AJ1 releases overall they are coming out with too many average if not full on bad colorways. Certain color blocking choices are just not too popular on the AJ1s ; we have seen that similar Shadow 2.0 , Pollens and the Marinas blocking not be particularly well received or get much hype. And in general looking at the likes of the Volts , Fusions, Patinas , Bordeauxs , Crafted , the few Gore-tex ones etc ; most of those are average if not bad. I don't even necessarily dislike all of those I listed but too many of those types of colorways are hurting the sneaker. Too many average and bad colorways on top too many AJ1 releases in general is doing the AJ1s a massive disservice.
imo i like bordeauxs i dont think they're an average colorway at all i think they're dope asf just plain old underrated, but maybe im biased bc those were my first pair of 1's
@@lilyantaki to each their own , liking and disliking sneakers is certainly subjective and i did say in my comment i do not personally dislike all the ones I listed. I do not dislike the Bordeauxs per say though i do not love them either. I will say a friend of mine who got them showed me in person and i was surprised how good the material quality was on the Bordeauxs considering that is the case less and less of late.
But they were certainly one of those not very hyped , not popular or well received in general. I am not a reseller , though i sometimes have to go that route to get a personal pair that i like ; but look at the resale on the Bordeauxs. They hardly moved at all since the release. They are one of many that just were not that well liked / well received which Jordan has put out too many of on top of too many AJ1 releases overall.
It's really not it's timeless Jordans have always been oversaturated. I never see people wear those shitty color ways
Growing up I loved the 11s, and then 1s now I got them all and wear them. What I could've have as a kid, now older I'm enjoying them older.
Feels like they are finally dying off and it’s only because streetwear as a WHOLE is no longer the main focus and people are starting to become more obsessed with the actual clothes they are wearing than the sneakers themselves.
It’s actually wild to think that a professional basketball players played in these shoes
People always say they're into the jd1 for its rich history, but never bat an eye on any classic Adidas, Asics, Puma... Most of you are in it for the brand name, the hype, the ridiculous resell. This shoe is now the embodiment of corniness just like the 350 v2 back in 2018
Preach it 🔥
Jordan never dunked in no pumas
@@collinmortimer2650 he dunked in forums before he got the nike deal.
@@16soccerball forums hot rn
@@collinmortimer2650 not really. Id say 90% hit sales. Its really only the 84 forums that are doing good. And the high 84 sell out quick too
I skated in Jordan 1's, 2's, 3's, and 4's. Skate shoes before SB's were a thing.
I also NEED that hoodie.
1's finna be around forever, they aint going nowhere at all, but i definitely do think they are oversaturated now. nike out here pumping a new colorway every other week and most of them are mid or just look like a knock off of a different more popular colorway. for example the marinas were not a bad colorway on their own at all but they just look so similar to other shoes we have and never got the hype that they deserve imo. and then original and unique colorways that i actually do really like, like the bubble gums, the brotherhoods, even things like the pollens are just not getting any hype because of the oversaturation of the AJ1 in general. i just think they gotta stop making so many mid AJ1's and pumping them out so close to eachother. quality over quantity fr
For me the AJ1 just fits with anything. When I got to work I can wear it with chinos, dress pants, jeans and on the weekend throw one shorts on. (Old skool vans kinda also in the right color) Other sneakers while versatile, just seem too informal. This is just my point of view…
If youre looking for versatility and formality the jd1 only has one since its got a big ass nike logo. The stan smith would be the better option, even classic menswear enthusiasts admit that they'll go with a suit no problem
Reebok Club Cs are a much better option. If you have extra money instead of buying a Jordan for resell you can buy the Gucci joints.
Nike should be cutting Kanye a check for how popular he made the OG Air Jordan 1 high
Tired of the 1s. I’m down to one pair of 1s, black gym red.
Dunks, NB 2002r & yeezy 500s, I’m rocking with. 500s are super comfy too
The same thing that happend with the foamposites in 2011-2015 is gonna happen with the jordan 1. Flooding the market with a bunch of colourways then people are gonna start to get fatigue.
Chicago 1s were my first retros ever I bought em in middle school becuz they were on sale for 100$ and looked like fancy dunks to me . It’s hilarious that everybody loves “vintage” and “samples “ all the stuff that used to wind up on the discount shelfs is now the most hyped .
Jordan 1s will still be around when we’re all old men. It’s a timeless sneaker.
Since 2013 1s been up.... I remember 1s was just some basic sh*t we would rock like whateva. 1s didnt get crazy until that blue Jeter 1 with the pinstripes around the collar that came out in 2013. I remember when 1s resell was like $110-$125 then that Jeter in 2013 came out and 1s just got crazy. I remember saying like 1s is resllening that high. It's just 1s tho. Times changed crazy in the last 10 years.In my era it was about 3-20 but 1 and 2 was just some chill sh*t.
jacq shattered back boards got the fairy dust on them
Loved this video concept! For me, I just love the versatility of 1’s. You can wear them dressed up or dressed down and the various color options give you the ability to switch them out
Great video and valid points on both sides. Where can I get that awesome Golf is Dope hoodie as it is indeed dope
I am a midsole guy. I buy all kinds of sneakers never bought any sneakers with a midsole cushioning. NO Dunks, NO AJ1
Jordan 1 look is classic look but back in 1985 there was little color on high tops but then breds, royals & Chicago’s came out with little white on them. It was completely different. I had a pair in 1985 & I remember Jordan 1 were restocked constantly for about 2 years. That’s why Jordan 2’s didn’t really matter, Nike was still riding the Jordan 1 craze & people were still buying up the 1’s.
For me the real reason why I love ones so much is the shape and og color blocking, it’s basically perfect, because it’s old. You won’t see a modern sneaker with such a distinct shape.
I can honestly say I’m 32 and Yeezy impressed me some models those are unique and cool asf but I agree with any other sneaker company
Yes….. I’m ready for Jordan to retro 14-23 more then 1-3
I second this
I still remember my mother buying me a pair of the original black and red AJ1 from Filene's Basement for $30 .
It's not just that they are overrated, its resellers ruining the game of being able to cop them to wear making them suck
It's getting kinda old now but what is really getting old to me is all the UNC colorways.
He's sitting there struggling to listen to the version of him without a hat LOL he's like damn I was talking a lot 🤣
I just want to wear my js till they fell off but the problem is that if I break my shoe I just can’t get another one unless there mids or lows
we used to joke on ppls who brought jordan 1s cuz they was the cheapest jordan to get coming up lol -
Watching this as I’m getting dressed and picking which pair of 1’s to wear to the accounting office
Overpriced you say! They went up from 150/160 to 170/200 in the last couple years. And that's retail prices 🤬
Timeless sneaker, never played out
Hard to say it's oversaturated or dead when getting a pair is still a pain in the ass 😑
@N 100% Nike is the one to blame for that. If they GR'd every AJ1 colorway this video wouldn't exist.
That's a matter of captialism vs being a real statement of supply/demand.
Don't get it twisted.
Kanye tried to get Yeezy off the resale market by restocking a bunch, but to no avail. What chance does these have when their whole brand image is having the highest resell in sneaker game.
I wish I had access to a pair without paying an excess amount in resale, hell even retail. Either I would wear a single pair or two everyday, and hoop/workout in another.
In 2016 you could get these from any store because they were literally sitting, now everyone and their mother wants them
I remember when AJ 1s were clearance rack basic sneakers nobody wanted that guys would buy as a cheap skate shoe they could tear up...the internet has hyped them to no end (as if they aren't just dunks with jordan wings on the side) and now they are the new Chuck Taylors but with a ridiculous price tag and limited availability
Exactly…..Chuck Taylors.
Sorry Jordan 1s will never go out of style
I never cared for 1s, I remember when they were nothing special and while I find the recent fascination with them surprising I don't look down on those that love them.
It’s a classic and I recommend a pair or 3 but never go overboard on it like others do. There are other shoes out there that are easier to obtain and look much better. Not to mention cheaper
AJ1’s are just the shoe that fits literally all fits.
Air Jordan 1 highs and Air forces 1 lows will never get old to me
I think we are at a point in history where overconsumption is the new normal. The music industry is the perfect example.
For me the One is my shoe. I only wanted the one. I’m partial to blue but any color mash-up works for this silhouette
If they dying when the price gone die down with em? Because no one was more pissed than me when everyone was all of a sudden Jordan 1 lovers smh I remember getting looked at like a weirdo cause I said I’d take 1’s over 11’s in 09’ lol now everyone has them frail status. The disrespect !!
Reminded me of Michael K. Williams (Rest In Power) having a conversation with himself (about his career and acting roles). Appreciate the 411 as it was good to hear both sides.
I bought my first pair of JORDAN 1's in 1985 FOR $8 during a port call in Pusan Korea while serving onboard the USS BLUE RIDGE & I been wearing JORDAN's ever since ...I do also like the NIKE KYRIE's they feel comfortable & light & great for GYM & CARDIO...
I’m in the middle I agree with both sides and I personally like how Jordan 1s are kinda the gateway shoe to get into sneaker culture I work at a shoe store and helped kids buy their first Jordan and the look and confidence they get is unmatched but companies should be making strides to be better both quality/material wise and design wise Yeezy is pushing boundaries with sneaker designs but it’s not at the Jordan level yet
People are just into retro looks and nostalgia we see it all over pop culture vintage is in the way of new things being popular
My personal problem with the Jordan 1 is that we're getting a new color way every other week. After they drop they color way that decide to make a 'look a like' version in a mid. It's confusing and collecting doesn't feel like collecting anymore. I liked the fact that I wasn't able 2 get all the colors because they only dropped once every other year.
But hey that's just my opinion. I'm waiting for the OG color ways to come back so I can take a seat and let the youth have the rest.
Thanks for the video papa Jacq.
Having more colors are good. Because we can't buy those 1000 classic color ways once retails got a hold of.
Mids do gave us a deal
@@akaraikiriakatsuki3157 you have to understand that releasing half ass versions of iconic color ways can ruin the entire silhouette. Bred, shadow, royal, Chicagos are the only 1s worth resell everything else is hype
@@hankmoney1845 honestly, let the bubble grow til it pops man, youll be thankful with the prices later on.
It is over saturated but you can never go wrong with the Big 5 OG Colorways
It turned into a white girl sneaker 😂😂
Could you imagine Nike opening up the Jordan 1 for IDs............. I would drop a cpl bands making all my favorite colorways
5’s are my fav. 1’s are the OG but definitely basic can be worn with anything which imo makes them less cool. My biggest issue with sneaker culture is following trends instead of buying what you like. Most people today aren’t into the clothes they buy they just wanna have a socially approved look.
fr i like to be diff and wear diff things cause everybody be wearing the same shi everywhere and they only know what j1 is its stupid but its a trend so its gonna last for a long time
The Chicago 1s were actually white with a black swoosh. The red was actually MJ's feet bleeding... 🙃
Again Jacque hits the nail on the head - J1s and AF1s can easily go with any fit. It's honestly as simple as that.
Great upload. ‘Definitely no reason to hate on J1s. Gazelles, Shelltoes, Stan Smiths and Sambas are older silhouettes that still sell more than other 3Stripes for the same reason.
I don’t swoosh at all, but that’s no reason to hate on J1s. My one argument with “Golf Is Dope” Jacques is facts and history matters. Whether or not “the teenager now” values it. History is why the trend exists at all. Culture is built on history.
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This is the best video you have done in a long while Jaques... Love it!
I hate that people consider the OG Jordan 1 silhouette the end all be all. I have over 200 pair of Nike (including Jordans) and the OG Jordan 1 is the most uncomfortable out of all of them. Personally, I prefer the 3 or 4 as far as wearing all day and as unpopular of an opinion as it is, the Jordan 1 CMFT is a very comfortable all day shoe that has some pretty fire colorways.
Well it's become the default sneaker for newbie sneakerheads and there are multiple re-releases and colorways which keep things interesting so can't complain much. Also the fact that they're still as dope-looking for lifestyle use since the time they launched says something doesn't it?
The creativity on this video is off the charts
I agree they are just classics which is why they’ll always get love but looks wise there’s definitely other shoes that look better with more modern technology.
Jordan1's, the colorways, the 2 tone silhouette, etc. just looks better with everyday clothing.
Where do I get that hoodie?
Nike Air Jordan 1 is a classic Nike silhouette. A cult design, not the only basketball related sneaker with history. Try adding Puma Clydes, Converse Weapons, Adidas Forum or Pony City Wings into your rotation.....the sneakerverse is massive and Jordans are one of the planets 😉
They’ll be back in Style in about 10 year. But Right now that silhouette is on the decline. 6, 7, 8, 9 10’s is the next up
Great vid brother I been waiting on a top like that for years!🙏🏾💯
lol "yelling at the clouds" nice jim cornette/aew reference 👍👍
I wish Chicagos, Shadows were year round GR. I'd beat them to the ground
THIS IS WHY ITS GOOD TO HAVE BOTH. i got 2 pairs of j1 and 2 af1s, but i also have more advanced shoes such as air max 720 and vapormaxes with those bubbles. its okay to wear jordans and feel good in them and the history of them but its even better when you have a rotation of different eras of shoe techonology such as yeezys with the boost, air max 720 / vapormax with those big ass beautifull air bubbles and j1 wit the timeless design.
It's just too hard too get a pair of Jordan 1's for normal people. So it's natural that people look for an alternative and start losing interest in Jordan 1's
I think there's a crossover between Michael Jordan / sports fans and 'sneakerheads'
BBall and MJ fans will always have love for the J1 and will forever carry the silhouette. I wouldn't clas someone who only collects Js as a 'sneaker head' To me, they're MJ fans and essentially buying merch.
I've never really followed BBall, being from the UK, it isn't easily accessible.
At the moment, Js are 'on trend' I think the trend has lasted so long because some of the new-comers (Me included) discovered the shoe before the extent of the stories behind many of the colourways. Once people understand that sometimes it isn't just a colourway, it's a representation of something much greater, then passion and a deeper appreciation begins to develop. This I think is the big difference when compared to some other trending brands.
Big collaborations over the past few years have also helped them stay at the forefront of pop culture.
Eventually it'll fade away, sooner rather than later IMO but the OGs and newbies that developed that appreciation of story telling through art and design will continue to purchase Js and I think they'll forever be timeless
I don’t care who wears whatever shoes they want (which is the point) but for me it’s just too many and again to me they are so uncomfortable…there’s way more shoes to match with a fit if that’s the only reason you would buy them…but so many people have no sense of independent thought
I'm trying to figure out which alter ego I am lol
His sneakers continue to be so revered due to his performance on the court. He’s had many iconic moments during the season & playoffs wearing his various Js.
I have a question out of full curiosity: is the sneaker culture becoming overrated? Like nowadays I find it so common to at the malls and school. For example, Nike dunks, Jordan 4s and Jordan 1s etc. I feel like not a lot of people have a lot of knowledge of the shoes. I remember when the off white tens were released. Same with the Yeezys when they were first released not a lot of people knew about the Yeezys. I think back then it was less common to see most of these shoes because no one could really afford them. Imo I feel like it’s killing the game but again it’s my opinion.
I think over saturated people want what other people have it’s not like back then people don’t care about the shoes they just wanna say they got them to put on pictures not to wear
It's just a classic silhouette.. Man, if they just make the classic colorways as available and accessible as other classics like chucks, vans, and airforce 1.. life would be much easier.. and people won't be cringey mad and overreacting about it.
I don't see why people don't just get some cheap one's and just get them personalized
Golf is dope. It kills me that I can't get any Jordan retro gold shoe to wear on the course for retail.
Great video! I felt this way for a while, I feel like I could never buy a pair of Jordan ones only because then I’ll feel like everybody else from all around
Dior’s aren’t over shadowing the Red October’s 😭
Aj1 timeless and for my wide feet they feel great. These are my gym shoes beater shoes grocery getter shoes and even family outing shoes
Because they're beautiful and we love them. They aren't as advanced as the new technology but they feel great for every day wear. 3's, 4's, and 5's also very wearable but nothing like the 1's. Just love them
nahh 3,4,5,5,11,12 are 10 times better looking then 1s .1s are just basic, you see them everywhere but das just fasion trends and das normal ig
and 1sare really flat and uncomfy
@@ash_k8 Bro I was born in 1980 so I seen all these shoes from when they came out so they have a different meaning to me than you
@@ash_k8 You weren't there when the Jordan 1 came out so it wasn't very basic back then it's a classic not basic
@@ash_k8 I wouldn't ball in them
It's a mix of comfort and classical shoe design. So many other sneakers look way to modern and crazy to wear with formal attire or relaxed office attire. Like a foamposite or pegasus trail. But the 1s still look close to an office shoe design. Shoes haven't changed much over time but sneakers have. That's why 1s can still be seen as both cool and stylish (not crazy like a what the).
I would love to try new silhouette from Nike but man Jordan 1 is so comfortable & easy to wear with any outfit. The simple leather panel, flat bottom design just works.
Thank you, Prosecutor Jacques! Yes, the originals got me into the “culture” in the first place: more specifically, when the Jordan 11 bred came out I IMMEDIATELY hit the streets to shovel snow to afford a pair (to no avail)…As a 40 year old, yes, I have enjoyed retros for nostalgia but I still yearn for something new
I was born in metallic reds, my mom still has them. Born in AJ1’s and I’ll die in them.
I won't be buying anymore JORDAN 1'S... They are too many people wearing the same crap. Way better Jordan's out there than ones to me.. Only pair I have and still wear/like are the Spider man Jordan ones. No more for me.
Id argue more about the random tik tok craze of AF 1s coming back because Starbucks white girls think they look vintage when they dragged them through dirt.
Wore AF1s back in middle school and they were the basic shoe. Now its "trendy". Way over hyped.