Jordan Brand looked to tackle the platform look by debuting the Air Jordan 1 Elevate Low in February 2022. The sneaker boasted the classic look of the Air Jordan 1 that we all know and love, modified by a chunky, Air cushioned platform sole. While we have seen a slew of colorways come and go, with more still on the way, JB is set to debut the Air Jordan 1 Elevate High to close out 2022. After its initial colorways release, the AJ 1 Elevate High will continue its run into 2023, which includes an OG-themed "Royal" edition.
The Air Jordan 1 Elevate High "Royal" comes in a clean dark ash, hyper royal, and sail. The sneaker features an all-leather upper, made of hyper royal overlays and dark ash underlays. While this is not exactly a one-for-one iteration of the "Royal," it is extremely close. In fact, the dark ash is such as dark grey that it almost is black. Finishing out the look is a vintage, sail-colored midsole, a fan-favorite look of today, sitting atop a solid rubber royal blue outsole.
The Air Jordan 1 Elevate High Royal W is set to release in January 2023. It will drop at Nike and at select Jordan Brand retailers worldwide, both in-store and online. Coming in women’s sizing, retail is set at $145. Check out our Jordan release calendar, and keep it locked to our Twitter and the Sole Retriever mobile app. If you're looking for a more in-depth breakdown of the Air Jordan 1 and upcoming releases, check out our Air Jordan 1 Buyers Guide and our Air Jordan 1 Release Dates Page.
Air Jordan 1 Elevate High "Royal" (W)
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