Few may dare to pair a pair of Air Jordan 1s with a shirt and tie, but Jordan Brand is skipping past any debate on appropriate combos by adding a real shirt collar and tie to the shoe itself.
The Air Jordan 1 Low Suit & Tie brings a comically realistic rendition of its namesake to the low-top sneaker. Built with the model’s Method of Make v3 construction, which adds a series of overlays modeled after retro running shoes, black upper features glossy leather overlays with a pinstriped material forming its base. A white and blue striped shirt collar hangs off the shoe’s opening, a treatment that continues onto the tongue with a buttoned swatch. A navy and white polka dot tie is finally affixed to the laces with gold-tone metal Jumpman pins, while the sole unit is rendered in black and gray.
Sneakers incorporating elements of dress shoes have become increasingly common over the last year amid a wider phenomenon of sneaker hybrids. This entry for the trend doesn’t stop at dress shoes, however, and stands out for its full reappropriation of what you’d wear with a dress shoe.
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Such a novelty could prove polarizing among purists, but there should be an audience for the costume-like effect. And for those who want to stick with the usual construction, the Air Jordan 1 Low will take on the famed “Banned” treatment from its high-top counterpart in May.
In-hand images of the sneaker come via @addictorial.studio, which sells sneakers on a resale and preorder basis via Instagram with a sizable following.
The Air Jordan 1 Low Suit & Tie doesn’t yet have a confirmed release date, but should drop at some point this year. Footwear News will keep you abreast of any updates.
