The Air Jordan 1 Elevate High Appears in an OG Black and White Color Scheme

Jordan Brand’s new Air Jordan 1 Elevate High is an “elevated” take on Michael Jordan’s first signature sneaker — literally with its thick midsole, figuratively … well, that’s up to the viewer. The silhouette’s only recently been unveiled, but unlike past hybrids, which tend to take on wild color schemes, it’s stuck to a diet of classically-styled makeups. A “Varsity Red” makeup made the rounds earlier this month, and now we’ve been given a look at a crispy black and white colorway.

Though a younger generation of sneakerheads might be quick to dub this two-tone design “Panda” thanks to Nike’s ubiquitous, much-memed black and white Dunk Low, its style goes back much further. Black and white was first used on the Air Jordan 1 in 1985, so the Jumpman has injected a lot of history into this new model. Apart from the familiar color scheme, the Air Jordan 1 Elevate High offers plenty of new-age details. Besides the above-mentioned ultra-thick midsole and its “aged” tint, there’s also a special outlined version of Jordan Brand’s original ball-and-wings logo on the lateral collar and a large zipper running down the medial collar for enhanced ease of entry and removal.

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At the time of writing, a release date for the Air Jordan 1 Elevate High in black and white has yet to be announced. However, it’s likely to touch down on SNKRS or the Nike webstore before 2022 is out.

For more from the Swoosh, be sure to check out the diamond-encrusted outfit and sneakers that Serena Williams wore during her opening round match at the 2022 US Open last night.