For those who don't know, a “Wear Away” upper starts out as a specific color, and then over time, the paint chips away to a color underneath.
The NIKE AIR JORDAN 1 WEAR AWAY does what it says on the tin, changing with each wear to reveal a second layer of colour underneath.
The Air Jordan 1 Mid Wear-Away Chicago is a mid-top Air Jordan 1 offering in the iconic Chicago Bulls colorway. This sneaker features a leather upper with a white base and black overlays with revealing hits of red on the forefoot, vamp, heel, and collar.
The Air Jordan 1 Mid Wear Away is set to release on August 24th, 2022 through Nike and select Jordan Brand retailers online and in-store. Coming in full-family sizing, retail is set at $135 for men.
Nike's Air Jordan 1 Mid is one of those. For decades, the silhouette has been getting the cold shoulder from sneakerheads everywhere, due mostly to the fact Michael Jordan himself never wore this particular style on court.
The lower height of the Mid's collar may be more comfortable for certain sneakerheads who prefer a less restrictive ankle fit. Some say the Jumpman brand didn't craft the Jordan Mid 1 with the same quality as the Jordan 1 High top due to the Mid's rigid leather that doesn't age as well as the OG High.
The fake Jordan 1 Mid is slightly grazed which leaves a crease between the Jumpman. This makes the Jumpman look like it has an "armpit" on the arm. This crease is also present on the belly of the Jumpman. The retail pairs should not have an "armpit" on the arm nor should it have these obvious creases.
For those who don't know, a “Wear Away” upper starts out as a specific color, and then over time, the paint chips away to a color underneath.
This is down to the material used to make the soles and uppers of the sneaker. That's why you're more likely to see a pair of original Air Max 1s or Nike Air Jordan 3s or 4s crumbling at the slightest touch, while a well-kept Air Jordan 1 could still be worn (sparingly) today.
In fact, it was the Jordan 1 precursor — the Nike Air Ship — that was banned because of the color scheme "His Airness" wore. Though the sneaker's silhouette was strikingly similar to that of its successor, the Air Ship was a pre-existing model.
This is especially true from a fashion standpoint. However, from a collecting standpoint, the mid tends to take a backseat to the high. The reasons generally cited for the mid hate are the lack of staying true to the “OG” cut, lack of Nike Air branding, poor quality materials, poor colorways and wider availability.
Out of the three, the Jordan 1 Low is the easiest to style. The traditional low-top cut lends nicely to pretty much any pants, shorts, or socks. If you're unsure how you feel about high-top sneakers, the Jordan 1 Low is an easy choice!
Take heart, a crease on any shoe is perfectly normal if you wear your Nike sneakers enough.
wore away; worn away; wearing away; wears away. : to gradually disappear or to cause (something) to gradually disappear or become thinner, smaller, etc., because of use. The paint on the sign had worn away. Even a trickle of water will eventually wear rock away.
Some Nike stores in the U.S. and Europe offer shoe recycling, so check your local store and see if they participate. Through these programs, the materials from old, donated footwear — including rubber, foam, fiber, leather and textiles — are collected, separated and reused or processed into new Nike Grind materials.
Foot Locker attributed the shift to Nike's “accelerated strategic shift to DTC” and Foot Locker's own diversification efforts.
Similar to Air Max sneakers, Air Jordans can last around 7-10 years in storage. Occasionally wearing them can increase this time period. Conversely, wearing them daily can accelerate their deterioration.
Many of us wear shoes past their “expiration” date simply because we don't know what to look for! As a general rule of thumb, shoes should be replaced every 8-12 months for most people or every 500-700 kilometres for running shoes. Some shoes will last longer, and some will wear out more quickly.
While shoes won't start to deteriorate immediately after buying them, you should begin using them six to 12 months after your purchase. According to Stump, this is when they start to break down little by little.
OG: OG is probably one of those sneaker terms you have heard before, it stands for “Original” – although, as aforementioned, it once stood for “Original Gangster.” The term OG may be used to refer to the earliest release of a silhouette, a classic colorway, or a faithful reissue.
Erosion is the geological process in which earthen materials are worn away and transported by natural forces such as wind or water.
OG means original and refers to the very first time the model of Air Jordans was released. OG should not be used for retros or re-releases, even if they look almost exactly the same because it really isn't.
Yes of course it is a legal site that sells footwear especially of premium brands like Nike, Jordan, adidas, Vans, and Champion. It is based on USA and delivers to 26 countries. They sell authentic footwear of a very niche category, so their range of products are limited.
“Where are Jordans made?” you ask? On the real Air Jordan 1 satin, it states “Made in Vietnam” whereas on the fake pair it says “Made in China.” Nike does have factories in different countries, but the Satin Air Jordan 1s are all made in Vietnam, another key thing to look at when comparing real vs fake Jordans.
The option to choose the cut of the shoe allows more communities to embrace the Jordan 1 and more communities accept the Jordan 1 as their own. Hence the existence of Lows and the Mids aid Nike in terms of accepting a wider audience for the Jordan 1 and the brand itself as a whole.