The Air Jordan 1 Shattered Backboard returns in 2025, bringing back one of the most sought-after colorways in the Air Jordan 1 line. The original dropped in 2015 and became an instant classic—not only for the bold black, orange, and sail colorblocking, but also because of its reputation for great quality leather. The design pays tribute to the jersey Michael Jordan wore during a 1985 exhibition game in Italy, when he famously shattered the glass backboard on a dunk.
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I’ve owned several pairs of Jordan 1s! As a result, I have a lot of original Air Jordan 1 reviews on this very website. I’ve been buying pairs almost as long as I’ve been collecting sneakers! Some of my first grails were retros of certain key OG colorways.
Below is a general review of the Air Jordan 1 as well as all of the different reviews I’ve written on different releases of the sneaker!
History
The Air Jordan 1 first released in 1985. It was designed by Peter Moore and for all intents and purposes was Michael Jordan’s first signature basketball sneaker.
Sizing
Generally speaking, Air Jordan 1s fit true to size and have a narrow fit. Cut, different material combinations and even when the sneakers released all affect how easy the sneaker is to break in.
That said, I have comments on the sizing in every review. Additionally, since I don’t buy a lot of Jordans these days I’ve taken to writing informational articles about Jordan 1s, including sizing comparison articles.
Materials
Air Jordan 1s have been made out of a variety of materials throughout the years ranging from basic to premium.
While many mids and lows are made as general releases and thus made with more general-level materials, some highs and lows are given more attention.
Not all highs are made with premium materials in mind, but the odds on the quality being good do tend to go up with the “OG High” and similar releases.
It’s always a roll of the dice whether Nike decides to use good or merely passable materials on a release.
See individual Air Jordan 1 Reviews from newest updated to oldest below:
Air Jordan 1 Yellow Ochre Review
The Air Jordan 1 Yellow Ochre continues Jordan Brand’s recent trend of blending familiar colorblocking with bold new tones. Based on the same layout as the popular University Blue pair from 2021, this version swaps in a vibrant yellow ochre shade that brings strong Chicago-style vibes with a twist. The result is a colorway that feels both fresh and classic at the same time!
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The Air Jordan 1 “Team Red” (referred to as “Artisanal Red” on SNKRS) brings a clean and classic colorway to the AJ1 lineup, with rich, deep red overlays that pop against the white leather base.
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The Air Jordan 1 Green Glow dropped in 2024 and takes its name from the bright minty accent color throughout. At first glance, it’s a pretty standard black-and-white Jordan 1 with a pop of green — but the color blocking works well, and the green glow gives it just enough personality without going overboard.
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The Air Jordan 1 Black and Gold puts a twist on the classic “Bred” formula by swapping the red for a shiny metallic gold. Unlike previous black and gold AJ1s, which often feature patent leather or a splash of white, this pair keeps things mostly traditional — with the unexpected addition of a translucent gum outsole. Some say the gold hits are Olympic-inspired, but to me, they give off strong Melo 1 vibes from years back.
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The Air Jordan 1 Blacktoe Reimagined brings a fresh twist to one of the most iconic OG colorways in the Jordan lineup. Part of the ongoing “Reimagined” series, this 2025 release draws from a rare promo pair, with a few tweaks that set it apart from standard retros.
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