The Nike Air Jordan 1 High debuted in 1985 as the first signature shoe for Michael Jordan, paving the way for a successful and iconic career. Designed by Peter Moore, the Jordan 1 features a Nike Dunk-inspired design adorned with the Nike Swoosh and Jordan Wings logo.

In the wake of the second Air Jordan 1 High retro in the 2000s, the Jordan 1 Mid was also released. With the mid version, Jordan wanted to gain a foothold in the lifestyle segment, as it was not as performance-oriented as the classic high.