Nike Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG vs Nike Air Max 1

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Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG compared with Air Max 1

	NikeAir Jordan 1 Retro High OG	NikeAir Max 1
Overview
Released
Released	1985	1987
Fit and feel
Made for
Made for	Everyday	Everyday
Midsole foam
Midsole foam	Foam midsole with Nike Air cushioning	Foam midsole with a visible Max Air unit in the heel
Upper
Upper	Leather upper (nubuck, suede or woven textile on some colourways); perforated toe; high collar	Mesh and leather or suede upper with a wavy mudguard (varies by colourway)
Outsole
Outsole	Rubber outsole	Waffle outsole with flex grooves
Use
Best for
Best for	Everyday wear	Everyday wear
Design
Colourways
Colourways	Shadow Brown/Light British Tan/Team Red ('Love Letter'), Black/Sail/Gum Medium Brown/University Red ('Flight Club') and other limited releases	White/Deep Royal Blue/Pure Platinum/Black and others, plus Essential and SC versions sold separately