Social Are Air Jordan 1s the Chuck Taylors/All Stars of the 21st century?

[mixmastermo]

Everyone knows the iconic Converse All Star. They come in all kinds of colors and you'll see all kinds of people wearing them all over the world. It has a simple, easy to wear style than can be matched with many outfits

The Air Jordan 1 came out in the 80s, and as we know Jordans are still super popular long after MJ retired form basketball. None more iconic than the AJ1 though.

To me it feels like the AJ1 made a comeback just a few years ago and since then all kinds of new colorways have been coming out... and they still sell like crazy. It feels like they are here to stay, much like the All Stars have been in for decades.

I happen to own a pair of the suede colorway pictured below and they are super comfortable

THOTS???

Even King James knows what's up- and he already has his own line of Nike shoes

 

[Long Dark Blues]

I think you are onto something, TS.

 

[nonoob]

Even King James knows what's up- and he already has his own line of Nike shoes

Yeah, too bad he's a total fraud in faking educational help for children.

 

[Krixes]

Yeah, they are super popular. Personally I've never liked them, Jordan 4s for me...

 

[mixmastermo]

Ironically Nike owns Converse these days. I had one pair of chucks when I was a kid and they were fine then, but I don't think I'd find them comfortable now...

 

[AGGAMEMNON66]

I’ve always liked the Jordan 1’s but I refuse to wear anything Nike related, just not my style. I’m Adidas all the way

 

[Sage NorthGOAT]

Ironically Nike owns Converse these days. I had one pair of chucks when I was a kid and they were fine then, but I don't think I'd find them comfortable now...

Stack 2 thin cheapo gells + 1 nice name brand one, and its like having tits on the bottom of your feet

 

[mixmastermo]

Stack 2 thin cheapo gells + 1 nice name brand one, and its like having tits on the bottom of your feet

Sure, I suppose I could do that.

Or I could just simply put these on and cause all panties within a 1000yd radius to drop...

 

[mixmastermo]

I’ve always liked the Jordan 1’s but I refuse to wear anything Nike related, just not my style. I’m Adidas all the way

Not sure why you refuse but I happen to prefer adidas overall myself. I suppose you could make this a three way and say the Samba is in the mix as the iconic shoe for this century.

I actually prefer Samoas myself for that nice soft EVA midsole and taller toe box but I digress...

 

[Pittie Petey]

Do Chuck Taylors cost $5,000?

 

[Flower2dPeople]

Yeah, too bad he's a total fraud in faking educational help for children.

Stop. That guy is all about education.

 

[mixmastermo]

Do Chuck Taylors cost $5,000?

Ha! No. To be clear I am not advocating for anyone to overspend on these shoes. I did scoop up some pairs that are no longer available at retail through ebay but I didn't pay more than the MSRP. That's just ridiculous.

Case in point, the panty dropping pair I showed above can still be bought new at a reasonable price, below MSRP even, depending on the size

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[Osculater]

They were ahead of their time wearing shoes

 

[clutchCAT420]

Im an VANs type of guy. I would also rather spend top money on quality cowboy boots than sneakers that cost $5 to make. China can go to hell..

 

[My Spot]

Wouldn't it be the AF1 instead?

 

[jefferz]

Nah, Chuck Taylor's were affordable shoes for everyone.
Jordan's have never been cheap.

 

[NoSmilez]

For Nike it is AF1, dunks and Jordan's.

I never liked converses. I bought a pair for lifting and it just didn't fit right for me.

 

[deadshot138]

Chucks nearly degloved my feet after a short hike so fuck those shoes. Nike Dunks are what's most popular right now.

 

[Madmick]

The Chuck Taylor is easily the most iconic shoe of all time. Even the Jordan's pale in comparison.

 

[mixmastermo]

Nah, Chuck Taylor's were affordable shoes for everyone.
Jordan's have never been cheap.

OK so chucks might be affordable but let's be real, as a sneaker they aren't very good. Sure, they are a product of their time but they're honestly not great protection for your feet.

The comparison is more about longevity, assortment of colorways, and popularity.

Some other people have mentioned Air Force 1s, and while those have been a staple for a long time, it feels like AJ1s got super popular a few years back and some colorways get so popular they can be hard to find. Meanwhile anyone who wants to get a pair of white AF1 lows can get them easily.