The Air Jordan 1 KO Receives the "Laney" Treatment

While the Air Jordan 1 KO has stuck around for years, Jordan Brand has again allowed it to shine throughout 2023 with the introduction of the Air Jordan 1 KO Low. Debuting courtesy of Union LA, the new low-top version of the silhouette has been overdue for decades. While it has occupied a majority of headlines this year, the high-top version has continued to take on new looks, including a satin “Field Purple” pair that recently appeared.

Now, the Air Jordan 1 KO has been prepared with the classic “Laney” color scheme. Drawing from Laney High School in Wilmington, NC — where Michael Jordan played basketball before attending the University of North Carolina — “True Blue” and “Topaz Gold” combine for a familiar-yet-fresh look. Utilizing the AJ1KO’s classic canvas construction, the aforementioned blue hue occupies the base — save for the golden toe — and a majority of the overlays. On top of this, “Topaz Gold” stretches across the Swooshes, collar and laces with an off-white-on-blue sole combination to complete the look.

At the time of writing, Nike has not yet shared any release details pertaining to the Air Jordan 1 KO in its new “Laney” colorway. However, it’s currently expected to launch on September 30 via Nike SNKRS and select retailers at a price of $150 USD.

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