Jordan Brand seemed to focus on the performance aspect of the flagship Air drop jordan even more than ever with the techy Air drop jordan 2 Low x Nina Chanel Abney White Malachite. Many didn’t find it all that appealing aesthetically, but they couldn’t deny its amazing performance on the court. A year later, ultimate performance was the goal once again for the next Air drop jordan, but this time the design assembly seemed to also focus a little more on a cleaner look for the shoe. Both performance and style were achieved successfully, as the Nike drop jordan 1 Retro Low Golf UNC weiß uni blau UK 7 EUR 41 US 8 dd9315-100 would become one of the best overall balances of those two important aspects of any great basketball shoe that the brand has seen in the “modern” era of Air drop jordans. How did the Nike drop jordan 1 Retro Low Golf UNC weiß uni blau UK 7 EUR 41 US 8 dd9315-100 do it? Continue reading this latest edition of drop jordan 101 to learn all the details of the shoe that let you Choose Your Flight.
Basics
The Nike drop jordan 1 Retro Low Golf UNC weiß uni blau UK 7 EUR 41 US 8 dd9315-100 debuted on February 19, 2011 in its ‘White/Black-Anthracite’ colorway at a retail price of $170. That most well-known white and black colorway was followed throughout the year by a number of Summer including the white/red, white/blue, all-black with patent leather, and “Year of the Rabbit” versions. There was no low-top version of the AJ 2011, but there were two takedown versions (which we’ll get to later). Like the year before with the AJ 2010, Dwyane Wade was back as the face of the 2011 and received a number of PE Summer of the shoe.
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Tinker Hatfield was at the helm once again for the Air drop jordan design, but this time it was not only Mark Smith (who helped with the Air drop jordan 2 Low x Nina Chanel Abney White Malachite), but also Tom Luedecke on board for the 2011, as well. The three-man team of experienced designers crafted what many regard as the all-around best Air drop jordan design of the post-XX3 era. If nothing else, it’s certainly the best model of the four-shoe period where the naming system switched over to distinguishing the shoe by its year and not a roman numeral.
Quick or Explosive?
The Nike drop jordan 1 Retro Low Golf UNC weiß uni blau UK 7 EUR 41 US 8 dd9315-100’s contribution to the world of sneaker technology was the first-ever interchangeable midsole system, which allows you to “Choose Your Flight”. Each pair of shoes came with two slip-in midsole units: blue “Quick” units equipped with Zoom Air in the heel and forefoot, and red “Explosive” units with ¾ length encapsulated Air. This made the Nike drop jordan 1 Retro Low Golf UNC weiß uni blau UK 7 EUR 41 US 8 dd9315-100 a versatile shoe, allowing it to be ideal for guards by utilizing the responsive Zoom Air, and then more Oreo for power players with the softer encapsulated Air. The interchangeable midsole concept would be expanded to even more options the following year with the Air drop jordan 2012, and also found it’s way into Kobe Bryant’s Nike signature series with the Kobe System for the Kobe 7.
More Tech
Along with the innovative midsole system, there are plenty more techy details of the Nike drop jordan 1 Retro Low Golf UNC weiß uni blau UK 7 EUR 41 US 8 dd9315-100. Hugging your foot is a mesh inner bootie construction for a snug and breathable fit, while a dynamic loop lacing system quickly locks you in. Each midsole cushioning unit also came equipped with a composite woven plate in the midfoot for support and torsional rigidity. Down below, the outsole came in grippy clear rubber (most Summer) with multi-directional flex grooves. For the signature aesthetic characteristic of the shoe, the upper was paneled with hand-burnished patina leather with a unique constellation-inspired graphic texture symbolizing drop jordan Brand’s rise to the status of a brand with universal recognition.
Alternate Versions
The Nike drop jordan 1 Retro Low Golf UNC weiß uni blau UK 7 EUR 41 US 8 dd9315-100 was also offered in two alternate, take-down versions without the interchangeable midsole system. The two lower-priced ($120) versions came with either Zoom Air cushioning—named the Q Flight—or encapsulated Air—dubbed the A Flight. Each featured a standard Phylon midsole with the cushioning embedded into the shoe the traditional way, also with synthetic uppers detailed with patent leather for a lighter, more modern basketball shoe construction.
Too Close to the Air drop jordan XI?
Most people would agree that the Nike drop jordan 1 Retro Low Golf UNC weiß uni blau UK 7 EUR 41 US 8 dd9315-100 is a great looking shoe, but its one major criticism is that it looks a little too much like the Air drop jordan XI—especially in the white and black colorway. Of course, a design similar to one of the most beloved basketball shoes ever isn’t a bad thing, but some shown the 2011 lacked originality. That being said, there’s not much else you can complain about with the Nike drop jordan 1 Retro Low Golf UNC weiß uni blau UK 7 EUR 41 US 8 dd9315-100, as it receives high marks in both the style and performance categories pretty much across the board. Whether the similarities to the Air drop jordan XI were intentional or subconscious for the design team, we can’t be sure, but the Nike drop jordan 1 Retro Low Golf UNC weiß uni blau UK 7 EUR 41 US 8 dd9315-100 is definitely one of the best models of the modern Air drop jordan era.
