The Air Jordan Nu Retro 1 Low made its debut in 2002. A skate-like version of the classic 1985 silhouette, it was used to kick off a new series of Air Jordan retros that took OG models and gave them a modern-day look. This series only latest from the AJ 1 to the AJ 2, with no word on why it was not continued. The Air Jordan Nu Retro 2 was actually released because at the time, the molds were broken and the traditional AJ 2 was rumored to be lost (more on that, here). Thankfully, Jordan Brand solved the AJ 2 solution, but the Nu Retro 1 Low would still live on.
After an abundance of colorways for all genders releasing from 2002-2009, the Air Jordan Nu Retro 1 Low would quietly disappear. With 2022 commemorating the 20th Anniversary of this model, the Air Jordan Nu Retro 1 Low is set for a celebratory comeback. Kicking things off for this iteration of the AJ 1 Low is the "Chicago" edition. Remaining faithful to its original release, this pair comes in a classic varsity red, black, and white colorway. Sporting an all-leather upper, it is split between the three colors, complete with a debossed Air Jordan Wings logo on the sides. A split white and red midsole sits atop an all-red outsole with a strip of translucent icy blue near the ball of the foot.
The Air Jordan Nu Retro 1 Low Chicago is set to release in Holiday 2022. It will drop at Nike, via the SNKRS app, and at select Jordan Brand retailers worldwide, both in-store and online. Coming in men's sizing, retail is set at $110. Check out our Jordan release calendar, and keep it locked to our Twitter andMobile App to stay up to date on future releases.
Air Jordan Nu Retro 1 Low "Chicago"
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Steve Jaconetta is the Head of Content based out of Connecticut. An encyclopedia for sneaker releases, he's covered the industry for over fifteen years. His stops have included Sole Collector, Complex, and StockX, to name a few. He considers the Air Jordan 11 Concord the greatest sneaker of all time and has a strong affection for 80s pop culture. Email: steve@soleretriever.com
