This low-top remix stays true to the OG vibes, featuring that crisp Sail leather base that gives off a clean, vintage look. You’ll notice standard ventilation holes across the vamp and a matching Sail midsole.
But the real eye-catcher? Those buttery Golden Harvest suede overlays wrapping around the toe, eyelets and heel, adding texture and straight-up premium energy.
A bold black Swoosh slices through the side panels, while matching black laces, lining and outsole keep things grounded. And just to spice it up, a hit of Gym Red on the tongue label brings the perfect pop of contrast. The only thing missing is the OG Jordan Wings logo on the ankle. It’s a sacrifice the shoe had to make to achieve perfect low-cut status. You’ll see the logo shifted to the heel instead, where it stands out against the Golden Harvest backdrop.
If the design feels familiar, that’s because it’s pulled straight from history. Back in ‘85, MJ accepted his ROTY award in a brown suede jacket — an unexpected flex that inspired this colorway decades later. The original High OG "Rookie of the Year" quickly became one of the best non-OG AJ1s ever, and now, Jordan Brand is giving sneakerheads another way to rock this legendary look.
Designed by Peter Moore in 1985, the AJ1 is the shoe that started it all. As soon as MJ took a chance and wore it in a game, sneakerheads started rocking it in every streetball court across the country.
Performance-wise, you already know what you're getting. The Jordan 1 Low OG "Rookie of the Year" features an encapsulated Air-Sole unit in the heel for a little extra bounce, while that classic cupsole construction keeps things durable and grippy. You’ll find these kicks are perfect for flexing with your best fit.
Hyped? You should be. The Jordan 1 Low OG "Rookie of the Year" drops on April 18 in men’s sizes, online and at your local Hibbett and City Gear stores. With how much love the original high-top got, don’t expect these to sit for long. If you want to skip the long lines on release day, consider entering the launch raffle ahead of time by downloading the Hibbett app.
And if you did miss out? Better luck next time. Check out the sneaker launch calendar ASAP and lock in your entry before the next big drop hits.
