Few sneakers hold the same weight in history as the Air Jordan 1 High 85 "Chicago" . Widely considered the definitive Air Jordan, this release brings the most accurate recreation of the 1985 original to date. Similar to the “Royal Blue” edition that was leaked, news broke on this “Chicago” AJ1 as a photo of Chase B’s sample pair was spotted by keen-eyed Jordanheads.
From its high-cut ankle collar to the thicker Swoosh and carefully refined midsole proportions, every detail has been meticulously shaped to match the OG. The iconic red, white, and black colorway remains untouched, instantly recognisable from Jordan’s rookie season with the Bulls. Jordan Brand has paid special attention to the materials, using premium leather that mirrors the sturdier construction of the first pairs released in 1985. However there are no aged midsoles to be found on this iteration, a detail that purists are sure to enjoy after the "Lost & Found" version.
We suspect that the AJ1 "Chicago" '85 will arrive in its classic Nike Air-branded open-top box, following in the footsteps of previous 85-cut retros like the " Neutral Grey " and " Bred " editions. With demand expected to be sky-high, this could be the closest many will get to owning a true-to-form 1985 Jordan 1.
While there is currently no official release date, word among the community suggests we might have to wait until 2026 for this monumental drop. Find out where you can buy the Air Jordan 1 High 85 "Chicago" by keeping it locked to The Sole Supplier!
