Air Jordan 1 High 85 Black/White

Hey Guys! Today we take a detailed look and review at the Air Jordan 1 OG Hi 85 in the Black and White colorway.
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[@shanghaisole2305]

Glad I could help out brother

[@teh_watcher]

Best shoe review channel here on KZbin; just brings everything to the table: straight-forward review, memes, technical knowledge, and nostalgia. Your videos are very much appreciated!

[@Dmil2506]

I was gonna pass on these but your review changed my mind, I’ve said before and I’ll say it again you are by far the best sneaker reviewer on KZbin. Your analysis and breakdowns of the shoes are amazing and spot on. I’ve never owned a pair of the High 85 before but looks like this gonna be the first, thanks to you sir👍🏾

[@WearTesters]

Thank you

[@judeloria]

Is there any store where I can get this on retail price?

[@skxlter5747]

@@judeloria highly unlikely

[@mikewil7571]

Lol tf is wrong with you and those 78 ppl who agreed?! Of all the terrible colorways that been releasing... you were going to pass on this classic of a shoe?! I'm fucking done. Black and White classic designed Jordan 1 you will pass on... woow!

[@semajd5995]

@@judeloria good luck

[@Tommiart]

Love Chris' passion: never a hater, just wants to see it done right! His knowledge and honesty helps make us all more informed consumers (and nerds 🤓 ) ❤

[@WearTesters]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@mazduh07kc]

Love it when you bring out the old skool sneaker magazines 🎉

[@variandavid377]

It’s a good day when you get Chris to geek out over details of a shoe that originally released back in 1985…….deailing tweaks and improvements and how this pair differs from the others. Gets me excited as well. Those look super clean and good to know the leather used measures up. 🤓💯🙌🏽🔥

[@absentmyndedmusic]

The only issues with the e coat of this leather and the same on the lost and found, is that it bleeds pretty easily .. the coating they are using doesn’t seem to lock in the dye as well as last releases. Be careful for bleeding when cleaning.

[@eliresto4852]

I keep coming back to your channel because I love the passion you show when talking about shoes. Yes, another AJ1 review, but I always learn something new in each of your videos! Keep up the great work and content, I look forward to your reviews for every sneaker release!

[@WearTesters]

I appreciate that!

[@pattonPwr]

Yep. WT’s are the only sneakers source I trust

[@balfanze]

Chris: "Air Jordan 1 mid, Air Jordan 1...should I list them all?" Jodi: "No." 🤣🤣 Great review you guys, as always. Fun to see you get especially excited about a pair!

[@WorldWideWeasel]

Paid resell for it. 300. 350 after taxes 😭. Dope colorway VERY wearable. This will be one of the shoes people will regret missing on. Not everyday we get this colorway and Espically a Jordan 1 with good quality that’s wearable with literally anything! Worth every penny!

[@vengnce1091]

How's the quality going so far? Planning to pay resell too around 300

[@WorldWideWeasel]

@@vengnce1091 it’s good leather. It’s a stiffer leather then the new retro model we have but that’s because the quality is better. Looks good on feet and to me personally it sits a little higher then the retros too. Great shoe if you don’t got a black & white shoe.

[@bubblechevy1993]

Appreciate all the knowledge, differences, and meaning behind the shoe itself. Outside of being a sneaker head, I am a jordan fan and watched MJ play/break records on the big screen. Many people that buys his shoes can't say that. It helps people to know what they are actually wearing.

[@itsgoff]

@5:28, Note...Nike is adding more of these info packets to shoes. You are making a difference! Continue to be the change you want to see in the world!

[@flhxri]

Had the black and red version in 1985 when I was 7. Never forgot them, loved them.

[@salmonteleone3520]

Love to see the new tweaks. I have a pair of VRL Shadow 1s, and there's a noticable difference between their accuracy and the majority of other AJ1s JB has released. It's great to see that JB has finally made an AJ1 that is this accurate to the original 85 AJ1. They might even be closer than the VRLs, which is incredible and kind of surprising, to me. Hoping everyone who really wants a pair can get one for the US release (myself included lol).

[@gzdaboss443]

Only Jordan 1's I'm looking forward to. Waiting for my pair as we speak

[@FreshYoungDude]

Just came from Goat today, my first 85! They’re totally comfortable. Neutral grey next. 👍 (Wear your shoes people)

[@Drew.Whitcomb]

Love the 85 cut concept and glad they keep improving it.

[@nianguyen5269]

You just blew up the spot with this review bra! Jokes aside, these were/are the only AJ1s I NEEDED. Just killed my 2023 sneaker budget on resell for my size. Can’t depend on SNKRS. Reimagined IIIs and then I’m done for the year.😬

[@zerodeefex7765]

You convinced me. Now that prices are deflating I had to cop! Thank you again for the in-depth look at these.

[@Drake2k]

Imagine this came out 38 years ago and it's still fire 🔥 It blows my mind if you think about it this way...if today was 1985...we are now wanting to cop a shoe that was released in 1947 😳😳😳 that was an awesome review as always!

[@WearTesters]

Couldn't agree more!

[@Drake2k]

@WearTesters wow didn't expect to get a reply. You guys are awesome. Always been a fan!

[@rxflyfishing1316]

Shoutout for the South Central Cartel “All Day Every Day” part you included. 🔥💯. The real ones know about SCC

[@Andrew77MUFC]

Going for these without a doubt , I am OG over anything else ; so an OG AJ1 colorway and an 85 cut no less is always a must cop. Any tweaks to even closer to OG all the better. I personally love the 85 cuts and their quality ; once they are broken in def some of my favorite AJ1s. I wore my Georgetown 85s quite a bit since i got those. My brother got an early pair of these and comparing to my Georgetowns out of the box at least his pair feels a bit softer than my Georgetowns did before their first wear. Def going to try for these B&W 85s , I am pretty selective on which 1s I go for of late but these are one of the few I am going for in 2023.

[@JoeDaddy11]

I had to get these. Board-Lasted, performance leather, closest to the original, and your stamp of approval made it a no doubter.

[@cd33832]

This is hands down the best review I’ve seen of this shoe to date. I’m already planning to pay resell if I don’t cop for retail. Well done Chris! 🔥👊🏾

[@WearTesters]

Appreciate that

[@gevurah22]

Was 50/50 on this, but hit on a last minute raffle entry yesterday. This’ll be my first ‘85, so really looking forward to it, especially after your vid. Keep up the solid reviews like always! Seriously love all the background and details in every one you drop. *chef’s kiss*

[@Eskimofo-le4sy]

Man I’m excited for these. I haven’t scored yet on the SNKRS app this year. I’m hoping this one will be my first one.

[@TreyLopez482]

Good luck lol

[@devilmaycry0917]

i don't know why but this video made me finally pull the trigger on the AMM 4... watching a review of a dope shoe made me decide to buy a dope shoe, makes sense in some way i guess..

[@bluzage8485]

Those 4s are straight 🔥

[@leew5647]

I got ‘em, some of best 4s out there. Top 10 at least

[@birdy808]

Only a draw on SNKRS app and I lost. 😢 why does Nike not want us to buy their products???

[@chrisbolton3950]

8:11 😢😢The early days of Jordan brand. 1997-2005 was the most memorable years for me, but when the countdown packs released, I missed out on everything because of resellers. I really hope one day Jordan brand will focus on these years

[@paulrobinson9355]

I had these when I was 10 in 🇬🇧🇬🇧 happy days - wish I had them again! Doubt will ever own a pair again sadly 😢😢

[@LONPISTOLPACKINPEEZY]

I’ve never won a draw…. These are a must have!!

[@joesa6998]

Got ‘em finally hit something on SNKRS

[@paulpacheco1802]

Hey Chris I actually have a pair of the jordan lites from the 2000’ with pin & original box & even the receipt

[@Gabriel-fw8it]

Always wait for the weartesters reviews because I feel like yours are the most honest and show the most passion about the shoes

[@LegitVsReplicated]

Everybody getting L’s. Straight cop from GOAT last night. Is what it is.

[@orincoon5585]

I copped both the Jordan 1 high 85 varsity red aka reverse breds and neutral greys so I'm looking forward to getting these black and whites as well as the Georgetown's. Great video and review guys!👍

[@themuffinman2159]

Solid review as always. Definitely going for these. Hope to see the shadows in this “85 cut”

[@glennl.3277]

Very in depth review as usual! You have so much sneaker knowledge I thought the 85 cuts run a little tighter on the toe box area. I’ve heard others suggesting going up half a size. Anyone have another pair that can confirm?

[@christianvazquez3893]

I’ve been constantly checking your page to see if you’d done a review on these yet because your opinion is the one I truly trust on sneakers. I was debating going half a size up based off of what others have said but I trust your judgement a lot, keep up the great work!

[@Denkomir]

I just want to say thank you ! A big thanks to you, your lovely wife and the whole WearTesters team. ❤️ I remember your channel even when your face was not in the videos. I was a boy who just watched the videos, even though I didn't have money to buy these shoes. Here I am a grown ass man, entering raffles and being excited as I once was, by only watching some review videos. Keep the great content comin ! ✌🏻

[@WearTesters]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@Thejon2525]

The pandas close out 👌🏼

[@michaelwheatley8814]

How do I buy new releases from the SNKRS APP at retail if I get denied every time ? Could of payed 200$ but now if I want the shoe I have to pay 400$ +

[@wearejoe]

Yes!! Thank you for the review on these. Love your videos!! 😊

[@brotherbread6549]

Anytime you say you can play in a pair of Jordan 1s I get super excited. I play in all of mine including the mids and lows. Can't wait to get my feet on a pair of these!!!

[@yeeonardo]

Since I’ve got this pair, to me regular OGs feels like toy shoes

[@brandonrogers6351]

Man I would love to have these this is going to be the first 85 that I try to go for and it's mostly just because it's a basic color and I'm old as hell now so I can't be doing all these flashy things anymore. Great video bro

[@WearTesters]

Good luck!

[@aaronuuu]

I’m so happy I got these. The quality and color way is so good. A classic.

[@-Ehrenbruder-Sam-]

Since I'm not really into Jordan 1's and this shoe will be pretty hard to get I'll pass on them... They clean and its an OG colourway but I won't pay 200€ Retail for 1's... Got the University Gold Air Ships last Weekend and the materials feel pretty similar to the 85 High 1's... And the Air Ships are 50€ less...

[@WearTesters]

Air Ship PEs have been awesome, but oddly unattainable in most locations. Wish they’d do a wide release.

[@-Ehrenbruder-Sam-]

@@WearTesters , here in Munich the University Gold Colourway is sitting at 3 different shops... Solebox, Kicktz and Kicktz Premium...🤷‍♂️ BSTN had em for a week or so... The Guy at Kicktz told me that no one knows what these Shoes actually are and all the kids simp for Jordan 1 highs and Jordan 4's...🤣 So they were and still are pretty easy to get whilst a Jordan 4 is kinda unobtainable...

[@justanotherbruin]

I tried going for the black and white 1s back in 2014 but I couldn't get them at retail and I didn't want to pay resale. I really hope I can score a pair this time around. I've been waiting for this review because I appreciate the insight you always provide. Ever since your video of the viberemakelab Jordan 1s I've been watching every Jordan 1 release and seeing if Nike modifies the angle of the heel-collar; it's good to see how straight the black/white 85s are.

[@cvince556]

Samee. Straight up.

[@simpleprofundity]

I appreciate your prolific (and continued!) Jordan coverage, while acknowledging how tedious it must be for you to perpetually produce. Thank you for enduring the monotony. Sincerely.

[@marcoscesaroliveiraoliveir7558]

The best AJ1

[@hiddenundaflesh]

got my pair, all Jordan 1’s should have this build quality, I love how stiff the ankle collar and leather is. Ironed out the toe box a little better to my preference but overall a solid pair, and the leather is phenomenal. All og colorways should have this specific layout going forward JB

[@youngshakespeare]

🤯 The all black Jordan Lite is the first Jordan shoe I ever owned and I never could figure out the model! Thanks for the vid.

[@aleksandarradivojevic5243]

Grabbed the last pair yesterday in my local store, love them. Was planning to keep the black laces, but I hate you for showing both black and white at the end of the video. I'm gonna end up keeping them in a box forever

[@ThaBlockisHotPodcast]

Love the 85 cuts. Wore my Georgetown's around Shot Show this year to finally break them in and my feet were cooked at the end of the week, but now my 85's feel 10x better than before.

[@piercelee1097]

I really hope I'll be able to finally get a pair of 85s! Thanks for the great breakdown as usual Chris!

[@bluzage8485]

Dope review! Got my pair early from GOAT a few days back and just been stunning on people... I absolutely love them! High 85 shadows next please 🤞

[@WearTesters]

🤞🏼

[@SocraticMind89]

I’ve been wearing my 08s and 2014s and people ask me how did I get em so early with out the assumption that these have previously released, so many bandwagon snkrheads these days it’s so annyoing

[@bluzage8485]

@SocraticMind89 I got the 2018 shadows.. but the high 85s are a different cut.. btw new sneaker heads, old sneaker heads.. who gaf... been a sneaker head for a few years and there's no reason to hate on the new gens

[@-g-9459]

Nike absolutely watches your videos. The KD 3 error on snkrs was fixed the day you released the video

[@benshallcross3596]

Loving your knowledge “the more you know”. Thank you for the great content. These aren’t released in UK yet but I will be throwing my hat in the ring for a pair.

[@GiovankeeV1]

I have the 2008 pair, hope I can get my hands on this retro pair too.

[@themichaelbrandon]

I got married in my CDP 1s. So they sentimental to me like that 👍🏻

[@priMa.Customs]

A few things have happened here, I was going to skip these but your review made me want to enter a raffle, which was an Insta photo raffle, and ended up being the first raffle/draw I’ve ever won (I never win on SNKRS, End… etc etc) literally the first pair of Jordan’s I’m going to be able to get for retail. Thank you Chris! Wouldn’t have even entered had it not been for seeing your review and now I’m just hyped that I’ve got my first W on a pair which looks like it’s going to be one of the best pairs to come out! ❤🔥🔥🔥

[@LayBack1976]

Jordan is listening 2 u! Awesome

[@Rezashah21235]

These dropped in the EU today but I passed. I’m going to get the 13 playoffs when they drop on Saturday. Can’t justify spending over €400 for retail in a week if I wanted to get this and the 13 playoffs. These are nice but I have the Gorge greens and the true blues. I guess I’ll just be happy with those and add the playoffs to my collection. This is the best sneaker review channel hands down. Amazing job my man.

[@nicslik1]

Definitely going to grab these. On release day or aftermarket!

[@kharitowns3787]

Just recently saw an interview on "The Herd" where Colin interviewed Sonny Vacarro about the movie AIR and Sonny made special mention about that March 19, 1982 game so I have a feeling that is why it is part of this shoe.

[@ericguevara2395]

True sneaker head. Hands down the best sneaker reviewer 👌🏽

[@WearTesters]

Appreciate that

[@deadly__04]

That AF1 leather goes crazy

[@brenng757]

“They” are watching and listening. 👏🏼 Thank you. Great review.

[@a1ecu]

Thanks for the reciew! Keep pointing out the details man!

[@xFINCHx21]

That Juggernaut shirt thooooo 🔥🔥🔥

[@wajidleeky786]

Great review. I was trying to convince myself not to go for this when it comes out but you've changed my mind now. I'm hyped for this shoe and AJ13 playoffs

[@DailyDoseOfLaughter.1]

The playoffs is so nice. Got them when they shock dropped. They’re gorgeous. Goodluck to you! Hope you get them😊

[@wajidleeky786]

@Mandy’s thanks 😃

[@ll1ll1ll1ll1ll]

Do I have room for these? No. Do I already own a bunch of Jordan 1s, Dunks, and Air Force 1s that basically look just like this? Yes. Am I going to order these anyway? Also yes.

[@Gen_X_Jay]

Can’t wait for that Midnight Navy review

[@committed2thecore]

I have a pair from Vibe remake and I’m done ordering from Nike. The 1s from him are spot on and much better quality and shape!!

[@keithwarren2226]

Great video 📹 Chris

[@WearTesters]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@dofpat]

The jump man pro quick was my first Jordan ever!! The white color way. Man, I loved that shoe. It was actually my first custom cause I used for PE class and the school demanded our sneakers to be pure white! So I colored the black in with some white out. 😂

[@WearTesters]

I painted my OG pair back in HS to look like the black Eddie Jones PE that was in a Kicks Magazine and wore for league games 😂.

[@aidanholloran3055]

See i can’t say I have the same little things with my Natty grey 85 highs. Maybe I still need to compare my black and white 85 to the batty greys🤷🏻‍♂️ but I feel like the heel is just as straight up and that the little panel on the heel is just as tall something for me to look into tho!

[@AkagamiShanks28]

wish me luck with the 85's,so far i copped both of the jordan 4's so lets keem em comin🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@HtxHenry]

Dude the countdown pack era was so live

[@dankjank1236]

Great review! Just got these. Excited to wear em

[@jordanmaldonado864]

LET'S GOOOOO‼️ LOL ABSOLUTE MASTERPIECE! 💯

[@ferndeezy3195]

I need Nike to re-release the Jordan Team Concepts from 2006. The quality and appearance was on point!

[@chantos14]

I was already hyped for these because they're the 85 Cut. They're the J1s I wear the most because I feel that these should be the standard for how J1 Highs should release, quality wise. Not everyone would like it, but I stand by it. But your in-depth coverage about the refined shape on this pair, and how Nike seems to be listening to your/our collective critiques, these became a need to a STRONG NEED!! Lol only slightly exaggerating. But salute to you, Chris. For bringing us this and all your in-depth reviews. Hoping I can score these in a 9.5M on release day.

[@terraebaker3617]

Couldn’t wait for the inevitable L and copped resale, which surprisingly, isn’t too bad. Can’t wait till they arrive! Dope review, as usual! ✊🏿

[@jlaxbebop]

From Goat ?

[@terraebaker3617]

@@jlaxbebop Goat had their prices within the $310-$320 range, which is pretty solid. However, I got mine from eBay.

[@_marcwhite]

The Eddie Jones Jumpman Pro Quick are one of my favorites in the original colorway!

[@MrRyGrebs]

Had to pay resale for my pair but this video makes me confident that I made the right choice!

[@Adam_StillRollin_Gutierrez]

Im new to your channel and i love it. Just got to say i dig the shirts you wear. Your ninja turtles xmen and on this video your juggernaut shirt. Keep up the good work and looking forward to your next video. 👍🏻

[@TMadara]

The shoe looks amazing aside from the toebox, wish it had the same toebox as the lost and founds.

[@georgemccray2730]

F pandas! Call these Killer Whales!!!

[@NASTYcraftX]

I have a pair of the black/white/camo mids and they are my favorite shoes.

[@DaNewWaveLee]

The shape of the 85s are getting better with each release but the quality on them is worst. I see they are uping stock for these.

[@yahcobyisrael3000]

Jordan played for the white Sox wearing those 💯

[@ThatGuyInPhilly]

Love them. I have Feb 15 marked on my calendar! Ah man...they will sell. I'll try to score them Wed. morning, but we'll see I guess. Thanks for the upload!

[@Neosporin5454]

These make me happy as the normal 1s tapered toe box hurts my pinky toe, these are the only 1s that fit since they have a widened toe box, looking to get the Georgetown’s too

[@bugattirari9916]

Chris knows to much about sneakers. This man is a national treasure, must be protected at all costs!!

[@Masterm1nd23]

Love these. I can’t wait for mine to come in.

[@camerona.2125]

Idk why I watched this video! 😩 I wasn’t gonna buy ‘em. I convinced myself this morning. I come home from work, and 12 seconds in, I’m talking myself out of buying them again!

[@chrisholman1761]

Dude every time you drop a video it’s a must watch for me must respect ✊

[@WearTesters]

I appreciate that

[@HaiIstrom]

Copping a pair for sure. Just picked up the Georgetown 85’ as well.

[@Pshpshpshpshpshpshpsh]

3:51 the gasp! 😂

[@Freebandzz187]

you know crazy thing is the most the hyped pairs we all want are so hard to get basically we’re almost guaranteed to have to pay resell if we want them

[@FredQuijada]

Mrs Wing is the best editor in the YT sneaker-verse! So funny! Another great video y'all!