There are still some good people out there in the sneaker world that enjoy seeing real sneakerheads and fans get a pair they've lusted after for decades. Big thank you to the person that helped Chris get his first pair of the Air Jordan 1 High OG in the 85 cut. We hope you enjoy watching Chris nerd out about them. Thanks for watching and we'll see you soon!
@@N0zix420 they just need to be broken in more than most cus of the stiff leather, mine are one of my most comfortable highs now after a good work week worth of wearing.
See that set up makes more sense to play in. Really makes me mad when Jordan brand say they will “make the same shoes as Michael wore” and still take a short cut.
I totally agree, the best shoe is the one you like AND are able to get for retail!…forget the hype, the most important factor is 1. Do YOU like it and 2. Can you attain it for retail
I really want these but I’m starting to give up on sneakers... I can’t cop nothing no more and I refuse to pay resell on a newly released sneaker. I can live vicariously through this footage, thanks for the video.
Buy them, you won’t regret it. As of now, these are the cheapest 85s you can buy off the resale market. I’ve been wearing my pair consistently and they’re breaking in nicely. They feel like a completely different shoe overall, from the thick cowhide leather, to the shape and comfort.
@@wwesuperstar1100 It’s an odd fit. The leather on the toebox goes up slightly higher closer to the second eyelet, so you’ll feel it. And the side panels are definitely more narrow. I will say if you’re one of those people who wears them once a month, they’re not for you. I wore mine for two weeks straight and it was barely enough to start creasing the toebox. They are breaking in nicely though.
Brooo he’s so true tho about having to buy into it and the shoe of the year like even shoes that supposedly “bricked” I can’t even get... they keep limiting and limiting the supply and it’s to the point I don’t even want to try anymore but of course I will if I want it
I’m glad you had the opportunity to review the OG 85 High and compare it to the regular AJ 1s. As for attainability, I had to get the Neutrals on the resale market. Sucks but it is what it is. Appreciate you as always Chris.
Okay before anything else, i own a 1985 jordan 1 chicago and as a heads up, the insole is actually much thinner than what the natural grey hi 85 brought. The shoe model is blended with mix parts that each factory back in the day made with their unique variations. It also includes canvas lining, tongue padding is bigger and longer like the ogs, and the best part is the rubber on the outsole is very VERY different from today's jordan 1s.
So glad you were able to get your pair. Totally agree with the whole “shoe of the year” thing. I’m blown away by the differences, especially the outsole.
Man, preach on!!! One of the many reasons I love this channel: I learn something new about shoes and while witnessing Chris’s passion and love for sneakers showing, he stays dropping truth bombs on em.
"you gotta buy your way into fandom" exactly what it is today. I watched Jordan since school, couldn't afford it back in the days; turns out still can't afford to wear the OG ones this day, resell price is ridiculous.
I agree, how something can be the shoe of the year when only 5 to 10 percent of people can get it for retail? Cool video,love the storytelling, tech specs, and the general knowledge. Keep doing your thing as the best sneaker channel on UA-cam!
We learn something everyday. I thought most of not all Jordan 1s were the same, but they're really not. Thank you for the information you provide on every video you do!! 💯
Thank you for stating the true to size I am looking into getting a pair and I had heard mixed reviews on how it fits and lots of folks disliking them due to the break in process but not a problem here. Now I gotta scheme how to get a pair without breaking my bank tooo bad. Thanks again love watching y'alls reviews
Any luck getting them yet? I just ordered a pair for $300 US shipped, so prices have got a lot better since release, at least. $100 over retail isn't great but it's a hell of a lot better than the $550 they were sitting at before.
Such a clean and great looking shoe. I want them soooo bad but it's so OP and stocks are too limited. As always, this reviews proves that this channel is the best in the game. The review is so in depth and is shows how much passion Chris has for this stuff. And I love the "Sneaker of the Year" rant. Chris is just a man of the people.
I thought for you were going to smell them. I’ve been smelling mine every week since I copped them on the SNKR App earlier this year. They smell so damn good. Like a high end leather jacket
I agree 110% with Chris, if only less than 10k people can get a shoe, and pretty much most of them are being held by resellers, then it can't be shoe of the year.
Bought my pair when they dipped down to around $380 and have zero regrets. I wore them for two weeks straight, and that was barely enough to get some creasing starting to happen on the toebox. If you’re thinking about pulling the trigger, do it. The shoe feels like a completely different shoe than what we’ve become used to with the newer Jordan 1 retros.
All puma boxes used to have the info of the shoe you were buying + some Easter eggs or jokes like an arrow pointing to the shoe with "wash this when dirty"
I used the stimmy to get these. Figured it was the only way I was getting em. Been waiting for years and I wasnt missing my shot. Glad you got a pair too man
Giving the people what they want! Haha I dont care how late it is, the info and opinion that comes along with it is all I'm looking for, always a great view, glad you got your hands on a pair 🙌
When he was talking about how it's hard to get these OG (85) and Airship, that hurts and I'm Aussie, if he can't get them, what's that say about my chances, damn. I hate this resell bs. I'm glad I also like 70s 80s vintage runners because they are hella cheap, clean and not hype.
1980’s-2000’s GREATEST ERA OF SNEAKERS! Those Are True Beauties! Your description and detail SHOWS, I’m thinking 🤔 about getting THESE if I could find them(and I’m not even a Jordan 1 guy but these 👌👌👌👌) THANK YOU 👍🙏 WEARTESTERS Happy Late Mother’s Day 💐🌺 🌸 btw!!! THANK YOU 🙏 THANK YOU 🙏
I hooped in 2001 AJ1s back in like 2009 and they were always one of my favorites to hoop in..I’m curious how these will be once broken in on the court. I haven’t seen any on-court review vids for 85 retros so you just convinced me to hoop in my neutral 1s now lol
I've seen a lot of people complain about how stiff and uncomfortable the leather is but Chris really loved this one. Makes me wonder - were the OG and the '94 pairs the same, stiff at first but comfy after being broken in over time? Help would be really appreciated!
The Nike Air Zoom Dunkesto comes with a PU insole with a thin heel zoom unit. I put that insole in my hyper turquoise AJ1 low and it’s great. The Dunkesto has an EVA midsole that looks like the rubber cup sole of a dunk, so I just double stack a pair of cheap open cell insoles I have. The upper is neoprene with spacer mesh, so the fit is not affected much because of the flexible upper.
I’m so happy I got these on the SNKRS drop! Definitely a shoe I’ll have on for special occasions. Tried it on and agree that you can tell the difference in the sturdiness of the fit compared to other J1’s
I want the lows just cause I wasn’t able to get the highs. The low cuts I caught sometime last year for about 300-400 then the last dance dropped Js price rose . The pair I saw on goat was sold but random pairs jumped to 600+ .Broke my heart .
This is just a great time to start buying old releases. Can’t tell you the steals I found on some Gary Payton’s, air shakes nd , air rise and a air total max in the Steelers colorway for the price half the price of a basic jordan 1 color way.
This shoe was my first pair of Air Jordan’s and I am talking about the originals back in 85’…. I wore them playing basketball so much I wore a quarter size holes in the soles of both shoes and even then I just put two pairs of socks on and kept wearing them. Funny thing is back then the white and gray were not popular at all….. I was the only kid in my school with them and nobody liked that color way….I got them because the red and black and white, red and black were not available….
I never buy shoes that I don’t plan to wear, but these have been sitting for months. They’re just so beautiful and it would kill me to mess them up haha
This man is a literal Encyclopedia of sneaker knowledge
honestly. love Chris' extensive knowledge on things, makes videos so entertainig as opposed to someone just reviewing a shoe for clout.
@@ExitStrategy1609 You haven't gotten use to it yet? lol It's okay, me neither.
There are still some good people out there in the sneaker world that enjoy seeing real sneakerheads and fans get a pair they've lusted after for decades. Big thank you to the person that helped Chris get his first pair of the Air Jordan 1 High OG in the 85 cut. We hope you enjoy watching Chris nerd out about them. Thanks for watching and we'll see you soon!
this pair is so uncomfortable though :(
@@N0zix420 they just need to be broken in more than most cus of the stiff leather, mine are one of my most comfortable highs now after a good work week worth of wearing.
great review Chris!
One of the best, most passionate, and most articulate shoe reviews I’ve ever seen.
See that set up makes more sense to play in. Really makes me mad when Jordan brand say they will “make the same shoes as Michael wore” and still take a short cut.
I totally agree, the best shoe is the one you like AND are able to get for retail!…forget the hype, the most important factor is 1. Do YOU like it and 2. Can you attain it for retail
This is why the Patinas have been my favorite shoe this year.
I had the originals when they came out in the 80s. Damn I am old
I really want these but I’m starting to give up on sneakers... I can’t cop nothing no more and I refuse to pay resell on a newly released sneaker. I can live vicariously through this footage, thanks for the video.
Buy them, you won’t regret it. As of now, these are the cheapest 85s you can buy off the resale market. I’ve been wearing my pair consistently and they’re breaking in nicely. They feel like a completely different shoe overall, from the thick cowhide leather, to the shape and comfort.
@@CaliKiid714 would you say they fit the same as the usual Jordan 1s?
@@wwesuperstar1100 It’s an odd fit. The leather on the toebox goes up slightly higher closer to the second eyelet, so you’ll feel it. And the side panels are definitely more narrow. I will say if you’re one of those people who wears them once a month, they’re not for you. I wore mine for two weeks straight and it was barely enough to start creasing the toebox. They are breaking in nicely though.
You're a real sneaker enthusiast, mad respect for you.
Brooo he’s so true tho about having to buy into it and the shoe of the year like even shoes that supposedly “bricked” I can’t even get... they keep limiting and limiting the supply and it’s to the point I don’t even want to try anymore but of course I will if I want it
same thing with the kobe protros, haven’t even seen or touched a pair in person and will never ever pay resell.
"If you cannot get them it's not the shoe of the year." word!!
I’m glad you had the opportunity to review the OG 85 High and compare it to the regular AJ 1s. As for attainability, I had to get the Neutrals on the resale market. Sucks but it is what it is. Appreciate you as always Chris.
Better late than never. Could watch this guy review crocs.
Crocs are mad comfy tho
Okay before anything else, i own a 1985 jordan 1 chicago and as a heads up, the insole is actually much thinner than what the natural grey hi 85 brought. The shoe model is blended with mix parts that each factory back in the day made with their unique variations. It also includes canvas lining, tongue padding is bigger and longer like the ogs, and the best part is the rubber on the outsole is very VERY different from today's jordan 1s.
I had a pair of 94s and always said this reminded me more of the 94 than 85!!!! Glad to know I’m not crazy
I literally watched like 3/4 of Chris’ review videos like 7 times each!
The knowledge and passion feels amazing.
So glad you were able to get your pair. Totally agree with the whole “shoe of the year” thing. I’m blown away by the differences, especially the outsole.
I love how Chris knows everything about his stuff. You, man, a walking truth!
Chris needs a Shoe Smelling Compilation Video
Missed out on these. Had to get the Platinum Dunk High as an alternative
Lol FR! Was literally just on eBay tryna cop a pair. Wish I hadn't waited so long, the prices went up a lot.
I paid resell for these and it didn't even bother me. These were a must
Man, preach on!!! One of the many reasons I love this channel: I learn something new about shoes and while witnessing Chris’s passion and love for sneakers showing, he stays dropping truth bombs on em.
"you gotta buy your way into fandom" exactly what it is today. I watched Jordan since school, couldn't afford it back in the days; turns out still can't afford to wear the OG ones this day, resell price is ridiculous.
I agree, how something can be the shoe of the year when only 5 to 10 percent of people can get it for retail? Cool video,love the storytelling, tech specs, and the general knowledge. Keep doing your thing as the best sneaker channel on UA-cam!
Best reviews period no one else spits this knowledge
You are the best tester by far mate, your passion speaks for you.
Bro spitting straight FACTS of LIFE. No Trudy. So much knowledge. Appreciate you.
Best review of this shoe so far... hands down! I’ve watched dozens of reviews for this shoe, and didn’t see half the things you showed until now...
The hang tag feature all the tech specs of the shoes is so cool, we need that to come back in the retros
We learn something everyday. I thought most of not all Jordan 1s were the same, but they're really not. Thank you for the information you provide on every video you do!! 💯
Thank you for stating the true to size I am looking into getting a pair and I had heard mixed reviews on how it fits and lots of folks disliking them due to the break in process but not a problem here. Now I gotta scheme how to get a pair without breaking my bank tooo bad. Thanks again love watching y'alls reviews
Any luck getting them yet? I just ordered a pair for $300 US shipped, so prices have got a lot better since release, at least. $100 over retail isn't great but it's a hell of a lot better than the $550 they were sitting at before.
@@estebandelasexface8193 not yet saw some b grade hit outlets keeping an eye out but yea 300 not bad it'll go back up no doubt
Air Monarchs are the #1 gym shoe ever for training. Comfort and stability at its finest. The grandpa sneaker is BEAST
Bro!! I just want to say that I TRULY & WHOLEHEARTEDLY LOVE YOUR channel man..!!!! THANK YOU and you my man are GREATLY APPRECIATED #Peaceandblessings
Such a clean and great looking shoe. I want them soooo bad but it's so OP and stocks are too limited.
As always, this reviews proves that this channel is the best in the game. The review is so in depth and is shows how much passion Chris has for this stuff. And I love the "Sneaker of the Year" rant. Chris is just a man of the people.
This is probably your best video so far. Great job, this is the 4th time I watch the video since you released it.
I thought for you were going to smell them. I’ve been smelling mine every week since I copped them on the SNKR App earlier this year. They smell so damn good. Like a high end leather jacket
Watching this again because I got my hands on a pair now too 🙌🏽🔥
I agree 110% with Chris, if only less than 10k people can get a shoe, and pretty much most of them are being held by resellers, then it can't be shoe of the year.
Your honesty and integrity is why is fk with this channel heavy.
Bought my pair when they dipped down to around $380 and have zero regrets. I wore them for two weeks straight, and that was barely enough to get some creasing starting to happen on the toebox. If you’re thinking about pulling the trigger, do it. The shoe feels like a completely different shoe than what we’ve become used to with the newer Jordan 1 retros.
All puma boxes used to have the info of the shoe you were buying + some Easter eggs or jokes like an arrow pointing to the shoe with "wash this when dirty"
Copped a pair of these and damn well love em !!!!!!!!!!!
Yessss! This was my first and only raffle win ever back in February and have been waiting for this. I love these. So much.
I can literally listen Chris talking about sneakers all day.
Every time I watch this channel I get a great lesson 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 Thank you from the UK 😊
Had no idea that outsoles of 85s were thinner than the bred/royal outsoles. Love the attention to detail and subtleties
I used the stimmy to get these. Figured it was the only way I was getting em. Been waiting for years and I wasnt missing my shot. Glad you got a pair too man
I bought a pair recently. My first pair of Jordans. They're solid! I love em.
So glad You got these so I can see the review! My sneaker of the year! So fire I had to double up!
Giving the people what they want! Haha I dont care how late it is, the info and opinion that comes along with it is all I'm looking for, always a great view, glad you got your hands on a pair 🙌
Just copped these for $250 last night and I feel like I stole them. Thank you for being the most discerning shoe reviewer in the game!
FINALLY A REAL REVIEW ON THESE🔥
I was so hyped when I found out you were doing the review lol. Makes me feel good about my personal pair
Chris ALWAYS keeps it 100. That’s why I’ve been following since 2012. Love the review man!
Nightwing spitting FACTS!! NIKE/JB has gotten too big they don't care about the sneakerheads. Its IMPOSSIBLE to cop the sneakers we want at retail.
Had to pay a little over retail but looking forward to adding these with my high 85 reverse breds. Great video and review guys!😁👍
These were my first pair and my dream pair. Sadly, I did have to buy resale but honestly they are more than worth it, absolutely I’m love.
When he was talking about how it's hard to get these OG (85) and Airship, that hurts and I'm Aussie, if he can't get them, what's that say about my chances, damn. I hate this resell bs. I'm glad I also like 70s 80s vintage runners because they are hella cheap, clean and not hype.
If anyone deserves these it's you, Your one of the best youtubers out there!
Just bought this pair from stadium goods it’s my first pair of jordans.
Thanks for the info on Solesavy, signed up...amazing community!
Other sneaker channels are great and all, but I actually finish your videos with learning something new. Amazing channel 🤙
1980’s-2000’s GREATEST ERA OF SNEAKERS!
Those Are True Beauties! Your description and detail SHOWS, I’m thinking 🤔 about getting THESE if I could find them(and I’m not even a Jordan 1 guy but these 👌👌👌👌)
THANK YOU 👍🙏 WEARTESTERS
Happy Late Mother’s Day 💐🌺 🌸 btw!!! THANK YOU 🙏 THANK YOU 🙏
I have the OG 1985 Chicago from the BY factory and the 2021 Neutral Grey, and they got all the cuts nearly perfect.
Best sneaker mind of all time. Calls it as it is.. Nice work Nightwing
Backdoor bottega is in Italy btw, much love brother. Your reviews are always the best
I hooped in 2001 AJ1s back in like 2009 and they were always one of my favorites to hoop in..I’m curious how these will be once broken in on the court. I haven’t seen any on-court review vids for 85 retros so you just convinced me to hoop in my neutral 1s now lol
I've seen a lot of people complain about how stiff and uncomfortable the leather is but Chris really loved this one. Makes me wonder - were the OG and the '94 pairs the same, stiff at first but comfy after being broken in over time? Help would be really appreciated!
The Nike Air Zoom Dunkesto comes with a PU insole with a thin heel zoom unit. I put that insole in my hyper turquoise AJ1 low and it’s great. The Dunkesto has an EVA midsole that looks like the rubber cup sole of a dunk, so I just double stack a pair of cheap open cell insoles I have. The upper is neoprene with spacer mesh, so the fit is not affected much because of the flexible upper.
I’m so happy I got these on the SNKRS drop! Definitely a shoe I’ll have on for special occasions. Tried it on and agree that you can tell the difference in the sturdiness of the fit compared to other J1’s
Ayo this fire, i have a white mids that reminds me of those, go with everything
Two uploads in a day we all win. Thank you Chris and Jodie it is a Happy Birthday indeed
this shoe reminds me so much of the adidas '84 forum high cloud white
It is a glorious day indeed, chris getting these makes me feel like i got the pair myself as well 🔥 🔥 🔥
Thank you Chris, was worth the wait. 🙌🏽
I would like to see a video comparing these joints with the Adidas Forum 84 high. You guys are amazing, best sneaker content on UA-cam
I really really appreciate how you review sneakers. Very informative, wow!
Glad to see you managed to get your pair🙏🏻
I still need these🔥
Chris will ALWAYS keep it 100. That’s why I’ve been watching since 2012. Love the review man!
Happy to see u grabbing a pair u wanted for so long!
I want the lows just cause I wasn’t able to get the highs. The low cuts I caught sometime last year for about 300-400 then the last dance dropped Js price rose . The pair I saw on goat was sold but random pairs jumped to 600+ .Broke my heart .
Man I love your videos, but specially all those with sneaker history lessons like this one. Awesome video Chris!
Great video as usually. Love the knowledge and the passion you bring. I hope the Jordan Brand begins to listen to you.
I had the money, I had the will ... but I couldn't get the shoes. I do not understand a business not satisfying the demand.
Gotta be the only business that has that model out there... I guess we're to blame by keep going back to them haha...
This is just a great time to start buying old releases. Can’t tell you the steals I found on some Gary Payton’s, air shakes nd , air rise and a air total max in the Steelers colorway for the price half the price of a basic jordan 1 color way.
I had the originals in 85-86 and I remember the toe box being very wide.
Won these through the sneaker app when they released. First pair of og retro high
Most down-to-earth reviewer 🙏🏻👍🏻
I always love all the information you give out. Awesome that you are able to do a review of these.
This shoe was my first pair of Air Jordan’s and I am talking about the originals back in 85’…. I wore them playing basketball so much I wore a quarter size holes in the soles of both shoes and even then I just put two pairs of socks on and kept wearing them. Funny thing is back then the white and gray were not popular at all….. I was the only kid in my school with them and nobody liked that color way….I got them because the red and black and white, red and black were not available….
Holy shit my girl got me these as a bday gift. Been hiding them for 3 months, the timing of this going up is uncanny
I never buy shoes that I don’t plan to wear, but these have been sitting for months. They’re just so beautiful and it would kill me to mess them up haha
Best shoe reviewer on UA-cam
I’m so glad their bringing back the OG lows, now let’s see if they will let me cop a pair lol
The best review, Chris is the man!
this og spittin' facts!!! love you guys
Super happy for your W, Chris.
I'm saving so that one day I can hopefully get the 85 Hi pairs before they get even further out of reach.
damn i nvr knew that those flex notches had a purpose and werent just design elements
This is how I get holding the 85 in my hands.. I agree that it looks more like the 94, but I'll take what I can get.
Thx 🙏 for your incredible content.... Best regards from Germany