Air Jordan 1 “Shattered Backboard” DZ5485-008 Release Date, Price & Where to Buy

Simply deserving of the moniker “trendy basic,” the Air Jordan 1 “Shattered Backboard” was included within the first batch of leaks final yr that cemented the 2025 Jordan Releases slate as one for the books. Dusted off and christened in the course of the shoe’s tenth anniversary, in-hand pictures of the coveted colorway have simply surfaced — and it will seem that the hype was completely warranted.

The black and orange scheme seems in a one-to-one replication for the 2025 version, reprising one of many first to make the most of the color-blocking to which the “Bred Toe” would finally lend its title. Nevertheless, given the reverence Jordan aficionados deal with the shoe with and the Jumpman’s clear eye in the direction of conserving issues as near the OG as doable for this yr, that isn’t a significant shock.

What’s surprising is that the Jordan Model crew has revitalized the supplies used within the first version, actually the facet of this shoe that despatched it excessive. The particular version insoles, hitting on that fated 1985 Nike exhibition recreation, additionally stick round. Plush tumbled leather-based utilized all through the collar, toe-box, quarter, and overlays remodeled what was a well-accepted make-up of the AJ1 into probably the most coveted common releases of the 2010s. Reprising these touches definitely has our consideration, and if wider audiences share the identical sentiments, this turns into a can’t-miss retro launch in a yr already chock filled with them.

As of this writing, the Air Jordan 1 “Shattered Backboard” is queued up for a July twelfth launch, retailing for $180. Catch the complete scope of first look pictures included under and preserve our Jordan Launch Dates web page helpful for additional updates on this version as its launch nears.

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Matt Varga, Junior Editor

Matt Varga is an Editor at Athleque. Initially incomes a level in Video Arts and Expertise, he bought his begin in video modifying and writing within the music world — totally on hip-hop and digital. An extended-standing curiosity in sneakers led him to switching over to footwear. An avid collector, his favourite sneaker of all time comes right down to both the Air Jordan 1 “Black Toe” and Air Jordan 5 “Laney,” his first ever pick-ups. When he’s not writing, you could find Matt cooking, touring, attending live shows and when climate permits, on the handball court docket.