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The Air Jordan 1 High “Metallic Gold”

aj1 high black and gold

The Air Jordan 1 High is returning to Shoe Palace stores, and on shoepalace.com, this August 10. Learn about the “Metallic Gold” below.

Metallic Gold

The Air Jordan 1 High “Metallic Gold” has a color scheme tied to the Olympics. The Olympic themed Air Jordan 1 is releasing just in time for the Summer Olympics in Paris. The Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG “Metallic Gold” has a black and gold build.

The 1 That Started It All

The 1 was designed by Peter Moore and was released in 1985. The release was tied to Michael Jordan’s rookie season in the NBA.

The design of the Jordan 1 was rather simple and consistent with the other basketball shoes of the era. The Jordan 1 did not have the sophisticated technology that the Jordan Brand would later be known for.

Nike dedicated itself to giving Michael Jordan his own shoe and brand to grow with. That commitment is clear when you view the shoe’s distinctive logo. Moore designed a wings symbol, a precursor to the Jumpman logo, and placed it on the upper ankle of the shoe.

Flight

Peter Moore was inspired by flight when it came to designing the Wings logo. Obviously, flight made sense when you are talking about “Air Jordan.” Moore was thinking about what the logo should look like while on an airplane.

He was deep in thought when he spotted a little kid that was wearing a pin on his shirt. The pin was a pair of captain wings. Moore then stared sketching the Wings logo. He added the basketball to make it uniquely Air Jordan.

A Legend

Peter Moore made many contributions to the sneaker world outside of the Air Jordan 1. But due to the sheer impact of the Air Jordan line on the industry, that will be the thing he is always remembered for.

In 2022, Peter Moore passed away. When people look back at the legacy of the Air Jordan line, and the industry, Moore is a name that is often forgotten. His impact on the Air Jordan line, and the industry, is legendary.

Shoe Palace

The Air Jordan 1 High "Metallic Gold" will be released on August 10th. You can purchase them at Shoe Palace stores or on shoepalace.com.

MENS DZ5485-071

(GS) FD1437-071

(PS) FD1412-071

(TD) FD1413-071

 

- Adam C. Better