Air Jordan 1 “Black Toe Reimagined” Drops February 2025

Original Story (08/30/24): The OG Air Jordan 1 “Black Toe” is next up to get the Reimagined treatment from Jordan Brand.

The “Black Toe Reimagined” Air Jordan 1 won’t have a vintage look like the Lost & Founds or switch up the materials like the Reimagined Bred 4s. Instead, the design pays homage to the very first Air Jordan 1 ever made, the one that started it all.

After signing his deal with Nike in 1984, MJ flew to Beaverton for a photoshoot to promote the Air Jordan 1. Draped over Mike’s shoulder was an early sample of the Air Jordan 1 in the “Black Toe” colorway. Differences in this sample versus the 1985 retail release include a black nylon tongue instead of white and AIR JORDAN text in capital letters on the lateral ankle instead of the iconic Wings logo. MJ would go on to wear this sample version in his rookie season with the Bulls.

Forty years later, this early sample serves as the basis for the upcoming “Black Toe Reimagined” Jordan 1. Along with the black tongue and AIR JORDAN text, the pair also features hidden, UV-activated autograph and “My very best” message from MJ on the medial ankle collar. This detail is pulled from a pair that His Airness signed and gifted to his close friend David Bridgers after he wore them in a game.

The storytelling continues on the shoe’s packaging. The box comes printed with a picture of MJ from his first Nike campaign photoshoot, while the underside of the lid features a Wings logo with “Special Attention: M. Jordan” in cursive handwriting under it. Additionally, the wrapping paper inside the box is adorned with polaroids of MJ from his early days with Nike, as well as unfinished hand sketches of the Wings logo by Peter Moore, designer of the Air Jordan 1.

The Air Jordan 1 High OG “Black Toe Reimagined” is set for an October 18th release on SNKRS and at select retailers. Grab an early look below and stay tuned to Modern Notoriety for updates.

Update (09/24/24): Originally slated for an October release, the Air Jordan 1 High OG “Black Toe Reimagined” (aka “My Very Best”) has been pushed back to February 15, 2025.

Air Jordan 1 High OG “Black Toe Reimagined”
Color: White/Black-Varsity Red-Sail
Style Code: DZ5485-106
Release Date: February 15, 2025
Price: $180 USD
Resell: StockX

Packaging first look via xcsnkr:

In-hand photos via Fuel Kicks: