How to Cop the Air Jordan 1 Hi '85 "Neutral Grey"

Are you ready to cop the Air Jordan 1 Hi '85 "Neutral Grey"? If you've been following the latest sneaker news, you'll know that this hotly anticipated Air Jordan 1 release is a big deal. This colorway was one of the first to grace Michael Jordan's iconic AJ1 basketball silhouette 35 years ago and has never received a re-release up until now. 

Now, you need to listen up as the "Neutral Grey" is limited to only 23,000 pairs as a nod to MJ's jersey number then individually numbered for added exclusivity. Meaning that it's only safe to assume that every sneakerhead and die-hard MJ fans will be gunning for these on drop day so we've compiled a few tips and tricks on how you can maximise your chances of getting a W!

The pair is returning in its OG high-top cut all the way back from 1985 while maintaining all the Air Jordan 1 High features we all know and love, such as the legendary Nike Swoosh logos across the side panels, ankle, and instantly-recognisable ball and wings logo finely debossed on the collar all hued in "Neutral Grey" accents.

Classic perforations hit the toe box for added breathability accompanied with the sportswear giant's Air-infused full-length midsole beneath the feet for an insane amount of comfort then attached with a durable rubber outsole that gives extreme traction on and off the basketball court. Each pair of this limited edition basketball sneaker will come with a retro Jordan Brand tag that boasts a photo of Jordan in his signature Jumpman pose where inside you'll find a diagram explaining every single aspect of the AJ1. Last but not least, if you manage to get your hands on a pair, they will come with a dust bag to protect your holy grail from dust and dirt.

Whether you already have a massive collection of Nike Air Jordan 1s or you're on the hunt for your first pair, if you're reading this, then the chances are that you have fallen in love with the "Neutral Grey" and desperately need it your life. The first and foremost thing you need to do is follow us over on Twitter and turn your notifications for @thesolesupplier as we'll send you updates surrounding the release. Secondly, our @thesolerestocks account will keep you notified with direct links and potential restock information as well.

After you've done that, the next step is to head on over to our "Neutral Grey" raffle guide and sign up to every store we've listed. It might be your lucky day and be one of the 23,000 people to get your hands on a pair. It is important to note that some sites will take money off you first as a payment authorisation. It's a completely standard procedure, and it's to prevent bots from applying too many times. 

Make sure you get a restful sleep the night before as the "Neutral Grey" will be launching on 10th of February via a 2-minute draw on the Nike SNKRS app at 8am, however, this could be subject to change so make sure you hold tight. If you want to increase your chances of getting a W, use a friend or family member's phone to try your luck and make sure you strictly follow the social distancing guidelines.

We can't stress enough how important it is to have all your payment and address info saved and verified on your Nike account. Better yet, contact your bank to let them know in advance that you'll be making a transaction to stop them from putting it on hold. Otherwise, that's an L handed to you directly. While it's going to be particularly hard to get them on the phone, especially at a time like this, many banks nowadays are known to block transactions that they deem suspicious to avoid fraudsters going on a shopping spree with your hard-earned money.

If at this point you still haven't copped, we have another helpful tip for you. So don't give up just yet! Load up that IG app right now and follow every single retailer that sold the "Neutral Grey" as they're known to re-raffle unclaimed pairs. It happens with the majority of hyped drops, so there's a big chance that you'll be able to cop this way.

If that somehow doesn't work out, then you've got two more options. You can either go on StockX and get a pair sent straight to your door or head on over to The Sole Supplier's dedicated Buy & Sell Group on Facebook where you can buy, sell, and even exchange trainers for the pair you want. You probably won't get them for retail here, but we've got some pretty honest and highly-trusted members so don't be surprised if you do.

And that's that! If you follow every single one of these steps, you've got a pretty good chance of copping the Nike Air Jordan 1 Hi '85 "Neutral Grey" this Wednesday 10th of February. Let us know if you manage to grab a pair, and be sure to keep it locked at The Sole Supplier for the latest and best sneaker news and releases!