Nike’s basketball archive from the early-mid ’80s continues to produce some of the most enduring silhouettes in the game. The Air Jordan 1 sits right at the centre of that story—still holding its place at the top of the rotation decades on.

The AJ1 Retro “Love Letter” draws from MJ’s final chapter in the game, where his farewell to basketball closed with a message of “Much Love and Respect.” That sentiment is carried through here, with a nubuck leather and soft suede upper designed to wear in over time and develop a natural patina with use. Subtle detailing on the collar and hangtag ties back to that final sign-off.

• Leather upper
  
• Lace-up fastening
  
• Perforated toe box
  
• Wings logo on collar
  
• Nike Air tongue label
  
• Air cushioning
  
• Rubber outsole
  
• SKU: DZ5485-201