Looks:
Jordan Brand opted to base these sneakers on the UNC color blocking. Except for the tongue, toe box, midfoot, and ankle cushioning, every significant panel is painted in the main color. The predominant hue of the Jordan 1 Midnight is a mid-toned navy blue. The brand employed a fuzzy nubuck instead of conventional leather.
The panels are white elsewhere on the typical UNC color blocking, which is maintained here. These panels appear to be made of a highly tumbled leather. This includes the ankle area, which is a departure from the usual smooth vinyl. The leather is also carried over to the tongue, where two distinct panels, rather than the usual nylon, go all the way from the toe box to the ankle. In addition, the tongue's laces loop only cuts through the leather, not the rear padding.
There are a few differences from the standard UNC formula. For starters, instead of a navy swoosh, the shoe has a shiny silver panel. The paint they use catches a lot of light without making you appear like you're walking around with a disco ball on your foot.
Second, this shoe includes a sewn-in jeweled version of the classic pressed and painted Jordan wings emblem.
The Nike Air emblem is sewn onto the tongue itself, rather than on a separate tag, marking the final big aesthetic alteration on the exterior of the upper.
On the inside, there are even more exclusives for this hue. The somewhat reflective sock lining is the most obvious feature. The sock liner has a sparkly substance woven into it that can catch the light, but it's not nearly 3M. It's a wonderful touch that elevates the shoe's status. A unique patch listing 2001 to 2020 substitutes the regular trademark text on the back of the tongue, which also contains reflective material. The Jumpman is featured next to the CO.JP emblem on the navy-blue insole of the sneaker.
Returning to the outside, the laces that come with the Jordan 1 are navy blue oval laces rather than the standard flat laces. Personally, I think they're a little too thin for the shoe, but that might be due to the fact that I'm a size 13. In any case, after this review is published, the white laces will be installed.
The midsole and outsole, which complete the shoe, are normal Jordan 1. This entails a textured midsole with stitching to keep it attached to the top. Your feet will stay off the ground thanks to a navy-blue outsole with a traditional traction pattern.
Fit & Comfort:
These sneakers, like every other Nike, are long and thin. Most individuals will definitely move up a size from typical brannock sizing due to the cup sole's lack of flexibility. You might be able to get away with a lesser size if you have a thin foot.
While a Jordan 1 High is very difficult to get by these days, the shoe fits identically to the mid.
For the most part, Jordan 1 comfort is standard. There's no getting past the fact that this is 35-year-old technology. In the midsole, it's nearly difficult to feel the air, and everything else is made of rubber. However, there are a few distinctions between this shoe and a standard Jordan 1.
Materials:
After receiving the Mochas a few weeks ago, this is such a wonderful change of pace. In contrast to the previous pair, which had one or two decent panels and the rest was rubbish, this pair has the exact opposite problem.
The blue nubuck looks and feels wonderful, despite the fact that it is probably definitely synthetic. There is just enough color variety to avoid seeming like a cartoon, but not too much in the opposite direction. Even though mine had a few tiny scratches from shipment, it's still a good idea to keep an eye out when walking.
The white hue, which is the second primary color, has a really nice tumbled leather appearance to it. The tumbling portion is clearly pressed into a plastic covering when looking at the leather edges, however the material feels soft enough to pass for real. Surprisingly, the tongue panels have the nicest leather cut.
Only the silver swoosh on the last section of the top detracts from the overall quality of the sneaker. This is definitely a pressed-cloth panel that has been vinal coated. It appears to be in good condition out of the box, but I imagine scratches and scrapes would rapidly degrade it.
The jewel logo is finished off with a 14-inch layer of rubber on the top. This feels pleasant to the touch, but it also has the potential to scratch.
Ease of Care:
You'll want to be careful walking in these shoes because the nubuck, swoosh, and jewel are all spots you don't want to damage. If something does happen, you'll want to clean them carefully as well. The white panels may be cleaned with water and a cloth, but the nubuck has to be treated with greater care. Cleaning kits are available for purchase. I'd also attempt to prevent getting water around the swoosh's edge, since this might cause the metallic paint to peel.
Otherwise, keep a pair of shoe trees in your shoes while not in use. This should reduce wrinkles and extend the life of the other inside components.
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