The iconic “Chicago” Air Jordan 1 was created in 1985 to circumvent the NBA’s rule against the original black and red colorway, which led to hefty fines for Michael Jordan. This modified version, featuring a white base, allowed Jordan to play in his signature style while adhering to league regulations.
The “Chicago” made its first comeback in 1994, faithfully recreating the original 1985 design. Subsequent re-releases, like the 2013 version, introduced minor design tweaks. However, the 2015 retro most closely resembled the original, boasting the classic Nike Air tongue logo and a clean heel devoid of the Jumpman logo.
