Air Jordan 1: Mid Blue the Great

Looks: 

The Jordan 1 Mid Blue the Great is not a subtle shoe. There are no less than six distinct colors on the top. Red, blue, green, yellow, black, and white is the primary colors. The shoe's top is made up of a variety of materials, which makes it stand out even more.

The toe guard is blue suede from front to back, with a perforated yellow suede strip on top. Returning to the lock-down panels, red suede is used over green suede eyelet panels. The shoe's midfoot is made of a cream corduroy material, with a fuzzy black swoosh on top. The heel cup and straps are the same red as the lock-down, and they hide a blue suede where the black ankle panel would normally be.

The rear of the heel has the two greatest differences on the upper when compared to a standard Jordan 1. For starters, this shoe has black stitching instead of an embossed wings logo. The stitching is exceptionally tight and even for Jordan standards. Blue the Great's balloon-lettered emblem can be found on the outside of the heel counter.

The shoe's tongue is black with a yellow border lining. A multi-color Jumpman AIR logo is sewn on top. The multi-colored insole, which has as many hues as the upper, breaks up the all-black lining within the shoe. 

The outsole is black with the original Jordan 1 pattern, while the sewn-on midsole is the same off-white as the midfoot upper panel.

These suede shoes have fared quite well in terms of usage. It's worth noting that they come with a caution sign stating that they should not be worn in the rain. Others have had a color bleed, but I've taken that caution carefully and haven't advised them to wear it anyplace damp.

The only issue thus far has been that one of the locking panels has begun to break from the plastic framework beneath it. As a result, a little amount of white plastic is visible, as well as some additional wear on the toe panel where it rubs.

Fit & Comfort: 

These Jordan 1s are identical to any other Jordan 1. That implies long and thin for me, much as most other Nike sneakers. I'm an 11.75 D on the brannock and wear them in a size 13.

One of the reasons I talked about the issue of “true to size” vs. your real dimensions was because of Jordan 1. Many people use the Jordan 1 as a size guide, however they are not an average-shaped shoe.

These shoes are an ancient design when it comes to comfort, and it shows. Although there is an air unit embedded in the EVA foam beneath your feet, it is nearly difficult to detect. Because the outsole is completely enclosed in rubber and unable to expand, it is the outsole that provides the majority of the impact protection. When compared to other sneakers, you'll notice a difference if you wear these all day.

However, the Jordan 1 has some redeeming characteristics elsewhere. The ankle is usually highly cushioned, and the top materials are usually a little stretchy. The tongue on the mids is thinner and stiffer than on the highs, but the lower height makes getting them on and driving simpler.

Materials: 

The Jordan 1 Mid Blue the Great definitely shines in this area. The suede panels on the top feel wonderful, despite the fact that they are probably definitely synthetic suede rather than genuine suede. They're soft to the touch, haven't faded, and haven't lost their structure. They give the impression that this is a high-end sneaker.

The corduroy mid-panel is also quite comfortable, but I'm not sure why they chose a white panel for this material. It absorbs dirt like a vacuum cleaner and shows it off like a pair of white corduroy shoes.

The fuzzy black swoosh was an unusual choice. It feels like a cross between a bath mat and a shag carpet, but the rest of the shoe is so bright that you don't notice the texture. Overall, I like the result since the material gives it a 3D feel.

Jordan Brand has been employing a tighter, softer weave on the inside lining of the shoe since late 2018. This is my preferred version over the earlier style since it feels much more robust and is also simpler to slip in and out of. A high-quality cushioning is beneath that liner. There is no lasting compression even after a year of use.

The tongue is the only section of the shoe where the mids' cost-cutting is visible. The cushioning is thin and the nylon is cheap. It's not even the cheap nylon of Jordan 1 tongues, which you can at least say is unique to the shoe.

The outsole and midsole are Jordan 1 classics. This implies firm rubber that will last a long time while not being especially pleasant.

Ease of Care: 

While you can undoubtedly tell by now that I adore the shoe, the simplicity with which it may be cared for is appalling. It's difficult to keep the top entirely dry. Not just in terms of limiting when and where you may wear the shoes, but also in terms of cleaning them.

The fact that you can't clean the suede panels with regular water is an apparent issue. That isn't the worst part, though. The white corduroy is always filthy. While it's simple to clean, you must be very careful not to get the panels surrounding it wet. It's possible that they'll leak onto the white. It's as if Blue the Great intended to make them as tough to clean as possible.

You'll need suede and nubuck cleaner to clean those suede panels. The items aren't very costly; they're simply something you should have in your closet.