Air Jordan 1 "Royal Reimagined" Coming Soon: First Look

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The Air Jordan logo at the Air Jordan XX Launch Party at Rise Nightclub on February 18, 2005 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
This new "Royal" AJ1 will have some unique details.

Michael Jordan's first-ever signature shoe was the Air Jordan 1. This silhouette immediately became a hit with basketball fans who were falling in love with the rookie MJ. Overall, this silhouette is now considered to be one of the best shoes ever created. It is easy to see why this might be the case given just how versatile the sneaker is. There are hundreds of colorways, and there are infinite ways to style these. Additionally, it is a shoe with a bunch of classic colorways that Jordan Brand is always trying to pay homage to.

For instance, this past year, Jordan Brand came through with the "Reimagined" series. The first sneaker to get this treatment was the iconic "Chicago" color scheme. Overall, the shoe was quite nice as it featured the typical white, red, and black aesthetic of the original. However, there were some unique twists here. For instance, the shoe had a bit of an aged look, particularly in the midsole. Subsequently, Jumpman is looking to bring the "Reimagined" vibes back to the AJ1, this time on the "Royal" colorway.

"Royal" Air Jordan 1

Thanks to the Instagram sneaker insiders sneakerfiles.com and @zsneakerheadz, we now have a mockup of this "Royal" Air Jordan 1. As you can see above, the shoe is actually going to contain suede details as opposed to leather. Overall, this creates a very nice look that gives the shoe a premium quality to it. Firstly, the shoe has blue on the toe box, Nike swoosh, and even the back heel. Additionally, the overlays and side panels are covered in black suede. When these elements are added together, you get a colorway that perfectly recreates the OG "Royal" model.

If you are a sneakerhead, you are probably aware of the fact that the last time this colorway came out, was in 2017. Six years have passed since then, and already, fans are being blessed with this colorway again. As for the release date, no one knows when exactly these will drop. However, it is believed they will come out around the Holiday season of this year. Stay tuned to HNHH for all of the latest news and updates from around the sneaker world. Additionally, let us know what you think of these, in the comments down below.

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Alexander Cole
Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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