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Q: What are the red Air Jordan 1s called?

Nike Air Jordan 1 Black/Red (Bred/ Banned) The OG of OGs, the Bred colorway is probably most famous for being banned by the NBA. The real story is a bit more nuanced (it was actually an Air Ship), but its a legendary story that did the Jordan Brand a lot of good from a marketing perspective.

You don’t need to hear about how popular the Jordan 1 High is. You probably see it at least once a day adorning the feet of celebrities or skipping down your Instagram feed. It’s enough to make the silhouette very boring, very quickly. But it doesn’t. Why? Because the colorways are just too good.

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What are the red Air Jordan 1s called?

The understated Jordan 1 High silhouette forms the perfect blank canvas for exciting — and often very exclusive — color palettes. To platform these icons, we’ve grouped together 8 of our favorite Jordan 1 High iterations at the moment.

Of course, there are a wealth of hard-to-get Jordan 1 collaborations, but we've opted for an uncut Nike selection. While that certainly doesn't mean that prices are low, or that you ever had a chance of copping at retail, it is something to marvel at. But fear not, there’s a selection for every budget here.

Keep scrolling to shop 8 of our favorite Jordan 1 High colorways.

Dark Mocha

Air Jordan 1 Retro High Dark Mocha

$345

Nike

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Releasing in the US on October 31, 2020, the Jordan 1 High Dark Mocha came at the perfect time. It landed when many sneakerheads started coming around to the idea that pared-back, neutral palettes could be the way forward for a sneaker world that was reaching something like terminal velocity.

Patent Bred

Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG Patent Bred

$206

Nike

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The Air Jordan 1 High has some seriously iconic colorways behind it. One of them is the Bred or, in this case, Reverse Bred. The black and red combination is cemented into sneaker lore at this point, and this patent leather iteration brings a nice twist to the tale.

University Blue Black

Air Jordan 1 Retro High University Blue Black

$341

Nike

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If you're a Highsnob regular, you'll know that we love a University Blue colorway. This one landed in March this year and caused quite a stir with its supple leather and suede uppers.

Smoke Grey

Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG Smoke Grey

$209

Nike

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While many opt for the boldest colorways to make an impact, real heads know that you don't need striking colors to turn heads. The Smoke Grey Jordan 1 High knows this well, positioning a red collar against an understated light grey backdrop for impact.

Lucky Green

Air Jordan 1 Retro High Lucky Green

$193

Nike

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Designed to commemorate Michael Jordan's 63-point playoff game in Boston in 1986, the Jordan 1 High Lucky Green features bright green overlays against a full-grain leather backdrop and black hits to the Swoosh and laces.

Pink Glaze

Air Jordan 1 High Zoom Air Cmft Pink Glaze

$174

Nike

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The Jordan 1 High CMFT is a great choice for those looking to diversify their rotation. We were treated to this beauty the day after Valentine's Day which was a strong consolation for any who didn't celebrate the romantic holiday.

Court Purple

Air Jordan 1 Retro High Court Purple

$232

Nike

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Swap out the red of a Jordan 1 High Bred and you've got the Court Purple. This twist on the classic offered a refreshing new take when it dropped in September 2018. The minimal color-blocking makes this pair versatile but still visually punchy.

Clay Green

Air Jordan 1 Retro High Clay Green

$603

Nike

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Clay Green has got to be up there with the best colors in the Nike repertoire. We can't get enough of the dusty hue in suede to the heel and collar of this pair. Mirrored by a Clay Green Swoosh and outsole, it becomes an understated protagonist.

Twist W Panda

Jordan 1 Retro Twist W Panda

$590

Nike

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This hairy pair was originally released to commemorate the 2019 Kentucky Derby, which gave the colorway the nickname "Shoe of the Derby". Before that, they were called the Jordan 1 High Panda, which seems much more fitting, don't you think?

Midnight Navy

Air Jordan 1 High Japan Midnight Navy

$230

Nike

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Part of Nike's Co.JP initiative which revives japan-exclusive colorways for the wider market, the Jordan 1 High Midnight Navy is a collector's favorite. Best of all, you don't need to drop extortionate amounts to get this pair in your rotation.

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Why are Jordan 1s hard to find?

We can all agree that hype helps drive sneaker popularity and sales. The Jordan 1 is and has been one of the most hyped shoes out there, with celebrities and influencers seen rocking the sneakers to this day. This definitely contributes to certain colorways selling out and being more difficult to find for retail.

What are the red Air Jordan 1s called?

Nike Air Jordan 1 Black/Red ('Bred'/ 'Banned') The OG of OGs, the 'Bred' colorway is probably most famous for being 'banned' by the NBA. The real story is a bit more nuanced (it was actually an Air Ship), but it's a legendary story that did the Jordan Brand a lot of good from a marketing perspective.