If you search my blog, you’ll find I’ve reviewed several pairs of this model. The Air Jordan 1 Letterman is the latest addition to my collection of AJ1s.
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I’m a big fan of the Air Jordan line. Most sneaker collectors probably are as well. On this website I’ve reviewed dozens of pairs of Jordans.
The quality and popularity of various releases in the Jordan line of sneakers has varied over time. When I first started collecting, lot of my early pickups besides SB Dunks were Air Jordans.
While my tastes may have changed as far as what I wear day to day and what I find comfortable, there’s no denying that people still love Jordans. The sneaker line is inextricably tied to sneaker culture in general. You can’t collect kicks and not notice the impact and permanence of the Air Jordan retro.
Fit and Technology
While newer Js probably make great basketball sneakers, this site focuses mostly on older models. The Jordan retro speaks more to the collector, generally speaking.
With that said, we are often talking about sneakers with technology that is decades old. Therefore, in general, one should not approach picking up a pair of Jordans as an exercise in comfort. These are not Adidas Ultraboosts!
Instead, collectors tend to focus on the aesthetics, hype, history and stories behind each model and release. That is the magic of the Jordan retro – an ability to tie all these things together to create a legitimate product that appeals to people in many walks of life. Being able to do all this despite the sneakers not boasting the latest cushioning or innovations really speaks to the marketing genius of Nike and Jordan Brand.
In any case, read on to get more information and/or reviews on this popular series of sneakers!
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Here are all Jordan articles from newest updated to oldest:
2009 Air Jordan 1 Shadow Review
Even if these have a Jumpman on the tongue tag instead of Nike Air, the 2009 Air Jordan 1 Shadow is still a classic! Back in the day I would cop a lot more Jordans, and at the time, these were kind of slept on.
[Read more…] about 2009 Air Jordan 1 Shadow ReviewAir Jordan 6 Maroon Review
Here we have an entry in the “remastered” series from Jordan Brand, the Air Jordan 6 Maroon.
[Read more…] about Air Jordan 6 Maroon Review2003 Air Jordan III White Cement Review
The iconic Air Jordan III has been released in the White Cement colorway a few times, beginning with the OG release in 1988.
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I wore a 2006 retro of these a lot! Once the air bubble fogged up, I was glad I had this newer pair of Air Jordan 5 Grape on ice, ready to UNDS! The shoe is based on an original pair of V’s and gets its name from the colorway. An easy way to tell between retros is the blue tint to the icy outsole (or lack thereof).
[Read more…] about Air Jordan 5 Grape ReviewAir Jordan 4 Alternate Motorsport Review
I recently reviewed the MS4s and after seeing photos of these, the Air Jordan 4 Alternate Motorsport were next on the list! Jordan has a motorsports team, so these get their name from that and are a new colorway based on the white pair. Of course, the white is swapped out for black on the alternates.
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