Air Jordan 1 HIGH ‘85 "Neutral Grey" - Early 2021

[spoonmanofthehour]

There’s so many retro + colorways. Just cuz a colorway didn’t originate in 1985 is a wild reason to not want a shoe even if it’s dope. Everyone entitled to their own opinion though.

Precisely. There are so many retro+ colorways. I love the options.

 

[206to813]

What’s the big deal w the toe? Shape is angled, height isn’t any more high, size of the cut is the same?

Side view looks alright & some aren’t as bad as others. But the leather overlay on the toe rises up too far, and it looks worse on the other 85 colorways because of the color contrast. These can be overlooked easier since it’s white on white. But I wouldn’t argue with someone if they say toe complaints are nitpicking lol.

 

[spoonmanofthehour]

Side view looks alright & some aren’t as bad as others. But the leather overlay on the toe rises up too far, and it looks worse on the other 85 colorways because of the color contrast. These can be overlooked easier since it’s white on white. But I wouldn’t argue with someone if they say toe complaints are nitpicking lol.

The air holes are too big as well. And the width of the toebox is scrunched. The whole area of the toebox shape isn’t right. But I will get hate for complaining. I don’t care. Jordan Brand needs to get details right, and they need to stop lying to us saying that they are doing it.

 

[vegetaray123]

I’m all in on future 85 releases as well...Toe isn’t ideal for sure but we’ve all been overlooking a great many features, on a great many releases from JB over the years...At this point it’s just whatever, not going to be 100 correct anyway...I’m too damn old to get hung up on a shoe not being 1:1...Only thing that gets me to pass is not getting down with the colorway ...

As for what releases...Chicago’s are THE ideal release...But I see JB holding those off for the model’s 40th anniversary...In the meantime anything from the OG 1’s pic will be just fine, and there’s more than enough pairs on there to work with...

 

[3god]

To criticize the toe on the ‘85, and discard the mold in full because of it, But to love and admire, and talk up the High OG Mold, which has many faults compared to the OG from 1985, is hypocritical and laughable.

 

[rafbuddy]

Would’ve liked a canvas collar, the toe is a whole different issue. Why can’t they use the right last for these if they went through the trouble to make it as close to the 85 as possible. Why can’t jb deliver and on top of that I had to shell out $$$

 

[rafbuddy]

I’m all in on future 85 releases as well...Toe isn’t ideal for sure but we’ve all been overlooking a great many features, on a great many releases from JB over the years...At this point it’s just whatever, not going to be 100 correct anyway...I’m too damn old to get hung up on a shoe not being 1:1...Only thing that gets me to pass is not getting down with the colorway ...

As for what releases...Chicago’s are THE ideal release...But I see JB holding those off for the model’s 40th anniversary...In the meantime anything from the OG 1’s pic will be just fine, and there’s more than enough pairs on there to work with...

It’s not a recreation, it’s more of an imitation

 

[turbo95eg6]

What’s the big deal w the toe? Shape is angled, height isn’t any more high, size of the cut is the same?

Yeah I dunno looks the same to me

Spoiler

 

[turbo95eg6]

I just don’t understand these, the leather is just too damn stiff. And the sizing is super narrow.

 

[engineer]

I just don’t understand these, the leather is just too damn stiff. And the sizing is super narrow.

It’s supposed to be stiff as it’s a thicker cut and more similar to the og. Same with the shoe being more narrow. The og was a more narrow shoe and these were an attempt to replicate the og.

 

[turbo95eg6]

It’s supposed to be stiff as it’s a thicker cut and more similar to the og. Same with the shoe being more narrow. The og was a more narrow shoe and these were an attempt to replicate the og.

what about the banana toe

 

[3god]

what about the banana toe

That is an absurd exaggeration. If you’re gonna troll, at least do a good job of it. You’re so bland.

 

[turbo95eg6]

That is an absurd exaggeration. If you’re gonna troll, at least do a good job of it. You’re so bland.

So no explanation? Simple question, no need to get offended.

 

[3god]

Guy comes in here and accuses all 85s of a banana toe, when in reality it’s a couple here and there. Mine are pristine. Acting like this is the Carmines with every damn pair being pink.

 

[eddiemcnasty]

any on foots?

 

[turbo95eg6]

I’m asking why the toe panel is cut so high? That’s the reason it’s creating the banana effect. Asking a question to the 85 gods who have more knowledge than me.

I’m not trying to rain on your parade on purpose

 

[jaynev]

Dude keep coming to the thread to say the same shxt lol

Over. And over.

 

[scoop0625]

My pairs...

The rest of the '85 OG cut along with my 1994/1995 Chicagos...

Old photo from 2015 when I copped the lows online on the day they released. Still have both pairs...

In all, the leather quality on these is exceptional. Just like the other '85's, the leather is so thick and smooth like they are supposed to be. I'm glad that they did not use the tumbled leather on these. They can leave that with the non-OG colorways.

 

[jaynev]

Thank you.

 

[3god]

But 94s get a pass for a thicker toe. lol 94s and current ‘85s are both incredible.

 

[headdetective]

Dope collection man

Those lows elude me.

 

[scoop0625]

Dope collection man

Those lows elude me.

Thanks bro. It looks like we all have another opportunity to cop if they release them this spring (if the rumor is true). It was unfortunate that they made the 2015 lows a Euro release for an OG colorway, never made sense to me.

 

[heelsandeers]

 

[wizards23brown]

Let’s see some pics with the gray laces!!

 

[sssstan]

pair just came in and yeah toebox stands out but not that bad and i’m beating these so not a big deal to me

lows and comparison with the OG chicago