Jordan 1 High Chicago Lost and Found (GS) Women's

Few shoes can claim to match the iconic status of the Air Jordan 1. Throughout its history, the AJ1 has remained a cultural symbol. Even as it was surpassed by subsequent Jordan models, the lasting appeal of the "Ones" was so strong, the model would be brought back less than a decade later and has remained ever since.

For this very special pair, Nike went all-out to do some storytelling. The AJ1 "Lost & Found" tells the story of a god-level discovery: a deadstock pair of Chicago Jordan 1s, fresh in the box after purchase from the fictional Sandy Bros. Sports Depot in 1986. You even get a faux receipt from the original sale. The box is a mixed bag, with an incorrect lid in reference to the things we lose over time.

As for the shoes themselves, colour-wise it's exactly as you would expect for a pair of Chicagos, but the patina extends to the shoes. The white leather has slight cracks, whilst the black leather around the collar sports a distressed effect like the peeling leather on surviving pairs. The waxy red and black accents retain a smooth finish. The outsole has a chalky wash, but thankfully you needn't worry about dry rubber splitting on '85s. The final touch comes from matched laces: antique white and faded black to prevent the dreaded "old shoes with new laces" look that can easily ruin an entire shoe.