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From the court to the city, Jordans have reigned as the undisputed king of footwear for almost forty years now. The Air Jordan 1 is the first and perhaps most iconic silhouette and continues to inspire the industry, while returning for a redesign every so often. While the AJ1s have dominated nearly every other frontier, the outdoors is still left to be conquered (but they’re definitely working on it). Back in 2021, the Jordan Brand dropped the Air Jordan 1 Element, a GORE-TEX reimagining of the classic sneaker, and now it’s returning just in time for the holidays.
Don’t let the classic look of these Jordans fool you – they feature a modern design with a nubuck leather overlay and a waterproof GORE-TEX bootie on the inside to keep everything dry. On the bottom, there’s a rubber cupsole providing reliable traction and support, and you’ll find reflective details via the shiny Swoosh on the side. On top of the weatherproof features, the Air Jordan 1 Element also sports plenty of classic AJ1 details, like the perforated toe and the iconic wing logo.
We’re in a bit of a weatherproof sneaker renaissance right now, and Nike has been leading the charge for years with drops like this. What’s nice about these shoes, especially the Air Jordan 1 Element, is that you get the support and comfort of a sneaker in weather where regular shoes won’t cut it. GORE-TEX shoes also have a reputation for being a little rigid sometimes, and these Jordans completely sidestep this issue through a comfortable, court-inspired design backed by decades of experience.
So, if you’re in the market for a pair of weatherized sneakers to tackle this winter in style, the Air Jordan 1 Elements are available now for $200 in the Sky J Purple/Honeycomb/Sail/Shimmer colorway featured above that dropped last month.
