Air Jordan 1 High "Patent Bred"

Patent leather instead of regular leather

The Air Jordan 1 High "Patent Bred" differs from the regular Bred primarily in its material: the black and red sections are crafted from patent leather, which reflects light and provides a shine visible from across the street. The toe box is perforated, so the foot can breathe despite the smooth surface of the upper. The Wings logo sits on the ankle, Air cushioning works underfoot, and the word "Family" is embossed on the inner collar - a detail that makes this edition recognizable and increases its collectible value.

Cut, fit, and sizing

The high-top 1 covers the ankle and provides plenty of stability when laced tightly, but patent leather is stiffer than regular leather and requires a few wears before it breaks in at the flex point of the foot. The sizing is standard for Nike, so most people take their everyday size, or go half a size up for a wider foot. The pair is available from 36 to 46, and before ordering, it is best to measure your foot and compare the result with the size chart. We have gathered more high-top silhouettes from the same family in the Air Jordan 1 High collection.

How to style them

The shine of the patent leather works best in the evening and under artificial light, which is why the "Patent Bred" looks better in simple outfits: black straight-leg trousers, dark jeans, or perhaps a red accent in a cap or hoodie. Very wide legs cover the high upper and hide half of the shoe's effect, so it is better to cuff them or choose a straight cut. For everyday wear, you can skip the red in the rest of your outfit and let the shoe be the only bold focal point. Other colorways of the 1 can be found in our Air Jordan shoes category, and fresh arrivals go straight to new arrivals.

We check every pair

Before a pair makes it onto the site, it undergoes an inspection: the box, product code, stitching, gluing, and the sole. We do not accept replicas for sale. Returns are possible within 14 days, and the cost of shipping is borne by the buyer. Selected pairs can be tried on at our partner store, SneakersJoint, at Odrzańska 15 in Wrocław - SHEZAMME sells online.