The Shoe Surgeon Places His Artisanal Touches on the Air Jordan 1 High "Shattered Backboard"

Limited to 10 pairs.

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It’s safe to say that The Shoe Surgeon rarely leaves the operating room to meticulously create some of the most fire custom kicks. Fresh off the Los Angeles-based artisan’s Nike SB collaboration with Black Sheep Skate Shop is a new iteration that tackles Jordan Brand’s “Shattered Backboard” silhouette. Dubbed “Shattered Blackboard,” the handmade AJ1 high-top is adorned with premium black nubuck, burnt orange python and white goat Italian leather.

Get a closer look at the custom Air Jordan 1 High “Shattered Blackboard” above and expect The Shoe Surgeon to release just 10 pairs on January 20.

How do these compare to the original?

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Keith Estiler is a New York-born curator, writer, and the Managing Editor of Hypeart, the contemporary art arm of Hypebeast. Based in NYC, Keith heads up editorial strategy at the intersection of contemporary art and culture, capturing the icons and outliers of both the local and international scenes. He has curated exhibitions worldwide, dedicated to championing the emerging voices and subcultures currently redefining contemporary visual culture.

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