The Air Jordan 1 High OG “White Cement”

The Air Jordan 1 High OG “White Cement” drops at Shoe Palace retail locations and on shoepalace.com May 6.

White Cement

The Air Jordan 1 High OG is one of the boldest looking OG 1s in a while. The big and bold cement print overlays make a statement. Premium leather is featured on this unique version of the Air Jordan 1 that honors a colorway that is most associated with the Air Jordan III. The upper features white leather and has black leather on the Nike Swoosh. There are black laces and a glossy black Air Jordan Wings emblem.

The 1 That Started It All

The Air Jordan 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 lacked the sophisticated technology that the Jordan Brand would be known for with later installments. Nike was dedicated 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, which was placed on the upper ankle of the shoe.

The 1 Legacy

Every great story must have an opening chapter. For the legend of Jordan Brand, its first chapter is the Air Jordan 1. The simplicity of the shoe in many ways makes it even more poetic and fitting as a first chapter. In 1985, nobody could have dreamed Michael Jordan would become the greatest basketball player of all time. They also never could have dreamed how influential and successful the Air Jordan sneaker franchise would become either. The Air Jordan 1 is literally the 1 that started it all.

Shoe Palace

The Air Jordan 1 High OG “White Cement” drops at Shoe Palace retail locations and on shoepalace.com May 6.

Men's SKU: DZ5485-052
Grade school SKU: FD1437-052

- Adam C. Better