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.
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 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.
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.
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 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!
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.
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!! 💯
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.
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.
"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.
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 🙏
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 🙌
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 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.
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 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
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.
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
Never in my life I would thought I would dislike Nike. It is not even because I can't get a pair of any of the hype stuff, but clearly they are profitting on resell than their intended consumer. Think about the Go FlyEase, marketing it for the disabled then producing limited quantities so that only scalpers can get it and make profit off of it. It is really unfortunate and disgusting. Happy that you got these Chris. I know you really wanted these and you actually made me want these as well. Keep it up 🔥
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.
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 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 .
Love that you’re happy to finally own a pair fam. Definitely love the colorway. With that said. I own a pair as well but I wouldn’t want Nike to make 1’s in the 85 form across the board. Tho closer to the OG form they are sm more narrow & are SO uncomfortable compared to all the other 1’s I win own. I’m not one to complain about creasing but the toebox creases are gross compared to the soft leather.
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.
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.
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 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.
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
I had the originals when they came out in the 80s. Damn I am old
I love how Chris knows everything about his stuff. You, man, a walking truth!
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 literally watched like 3/4 of Chris’ review videos like 7 times each!
The knowledge and passion feels amazing.
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!
Bro!! I just want to say that I TRULY & WHOLEHEARTEDLY LOVE YOUR channel man..!!!! THANK YOU and you my man are GREATLY APPRECIATED #Peaceandblessings
"If you cannot get them it's not the shoe of the year." word!!
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.
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!! 💯
Bro spitting straight FACTS of LIFE. No Trudy. So much knowledge. Appreciate you.
Chris needs a Shoe Smelling Compilation Video
Every time I watch this channel I get a great lesson 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 Thank you from the UK 😊
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.
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...
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 are the best tester by far mate, your passion speaks for you.
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
This is probably your best video so far. Great job, this is the 4th time I watch the video since you released it.
Watching this again because I got my hands on a pair now too 🙌🏽🔥
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.
"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.
Your honesty and integrity is why is fk with this channel heavy.
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 🙏
Yessss! This was my first and only raffle win ever back in February and have been waiting for this. I love these. So much.
Had to pay a little over retail but looking forward to adding these with my high 85 reverse breds. Great video and review guys!😁👍
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 🙌
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.
Best reviews period no one else spits this knowledge
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 bought a pair recently. My first pair of Jordans. They're solid! I love em.
The hang tag feature all the tech specs of the shoes is so cool, we need that to come back in the retros
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 was so hyped when I found out you were doing the review lol. Makes me feel good about my personal pair
So glad You got these so I can see the review! My sneaker of the year! So fire I had to double up!
Backdoor bottega is in Italy btw, much love brother. Your reviews are always the best
Other sneaker channels are great and all, but I actually finish your videos with learning something new. Amazing channel 🤙
Thanks for the info on Solesavy, signed up...amazing community!
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.
Chris ALWAYS keeps it 100. That’s why I’ve been following since 2012. Love the review man!
It is a glorious day indeed, chris getting these makes me feel like i got the pair myself as well 🔥 🔥 🔥
FINALLY A REAL REVIEW ON THESE🔥
Copped a pair of these and damn well love em !!!!!!!!!!!
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 paid resell for these and it didn't even bother me. These were a must
Thank you Chris, was worth the wait. 🙌🏽
Glad to see you managed to get your pair🙏🏻
Air Monarchs are the #1 gym shoe ever for training. Comfort and stability at its finest. The grandpa sneaker is BEAST
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!
Had no idea that outsoles of 85s were thinner than the bred/royal outsoles. Love the attention to detail and subtleties
I can literally listen Chris talking about sneakers all day.
Great video as usually. Love the knowledge and the passion you bring. I hope the Jordan Brand begins to listen to you.
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
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.
I really really appreciate how you review sneakers. Very informative, wow!
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 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
Man I love your videos, but specially all those with sneaker history lessons like this one. Awesome video Chris!
Thx 🙏 for your incredible content.... Best regards from Germany
Ayo this fire, i have a white mids that reminds me of those, go with everything
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.
Best sneaker mind of all time. Calls it as it is.. Nice work Nightwing
I always love all the information you give out. Awesome that you are able to do a review of these.
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’ve been waiting on this review 🔥
I have the OG 1985 Chicago from the BY factory and the 2021 Neutral Grey, and they got all the cuts nearly perfect.
Happy to see u grabbing a pair u wanted for so long!
Most down-to-earth reviewer 🙏🏻👍🏻
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.
Never in my life I would thought I would dislike Nike. It is not even because I can't get a pair of any of the hype stuff, but clearly they are profitting on resell than their intended consumer. Think about the Go FlyEase, marketing it for the disabled then producing limited quantities so that only scalpers can get it and make profit off of it. It is really unfortunate and disgusting.
Happy that you got these Chris. I know you really wanted these and you actually made me want these as well. Keep it up 🔥
Dope info. Thanks for the history.
You two have the best sneaker content. 🙌🏽
this og spittin' facts!!! love you guys
If anyone deserves these it's you, Your one of the best youtubers out there!
Chris will ALWAYS keep it 100. That’s why I’ve been watching since 2012. Love the review man!
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!
Two uploads in a day we all win. Thank you Chris and Jodie it is a Happy Birthday indeed
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.
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’m speechless great video n amazing shoe.....the best Jordan they’ve made in the last 10 years 👏🏾👏🏾
Love the content. Super knowledgeable and passionate about sneakers. Keep up the great work us true sneakerheads appreciate it✌️
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 .
Love seeing these notifications! Thanks guys!
You know the vibes always dope videos keep up the good work...
The quality on these are AMAZING. I wish they made the Lost and Founds like this smh, that’s the only flaw with the L&F’s imo
It’s amazing L&F quality doesn’t come close. Kind of slept on because of ppl tired of panda, lucky to snag 3 pairs at retail.
Duuuude I was gonna ask if you were gonna review this sneaker on your shadow 2.0 review!!
Nice!!! I’ll patiently wait for the hyper royals review too!!
Thanks for this. BTW are you gonna make a vid on the green Question Lows?
Love that you’re happy to finally own a pair fam. Definitely love the colorway.
With that said. I own a pair as well but I wouldn’t want Nike to make 1’s in the 85 form across the board.
Tho closer to the OG form they are sm more narrow & are SO uncomfortable compared to all the other 1’s I win own. I’m not one to complain about creasing but the toebox creases are gross compared to the soft leather.
The best review, Chris is the man!
These are so 🔥. I hit these for retail in a raffle and they’re so sweet! Great video 👍🏻