Jordan 1 Mid SE

The hazy colouration of the overlays on this Jordan 1 Mid SE give it an alluringly retro look and have also seen it nicknamed Wear-Away Chicago. It has been constructed upon a black rubber outsole with ringed formations below the forefoot to facilitate easy twists and turns ahead of chunky lugs under the heel that provide solidity for a confident step. The midsole, meanwhile, comes in Sail – the off-white colouring bringing the shoe a slightly aged appearance to match that found on the upper. Inside, it has springy Air cushioning to fully support the wearer.

Smooth white leather acts as the foundation for the upper, filling out the midfoot panels as they taper towards the heel, the mid-top collar and the perforated toe box. Placed over this layer is a series of leather panels with a worn look derived from their mix of Infrared 23 and black tones. They comprise the forefoot mudguard and the two overlays just behind it, as well as the collar wrap and the heel counter. The patchy black finish on each wears away over time to reveal more of the red underneath, while the eyestay and the sidewall swooshes keep their solid black colouration.

On its inner, the sneaker is mostly black. This tone covers both the lining and the insole, though a vibrant Infrared 23 Jumpman silhouette rests on the latter feature, supplying it with a refreshing dash of colour. Back on the outer, a pair of black Jordan Wings has been pressed into the lateral side of the collar wrap, before a final set of branding highlights the tongue. Here, another Infrared 23 Jumpman logo has been stitched into the black surface of the tongue above the word “Air” in the same vivid shade of red, thus rounding out this vintage Air Jordan 1 design.