If you’re here, then you probably went into the Jordan 1 history rabbit hole, and we get that. Being a sneakerhead ain’t easy, especially if you’re a sucker for details. That’s why today we’re gonna talk about the best Jordan 1 colorways and why they’re the best. Moreover, we’re gonna celebrate the 40th Jordan anniversary with our favorite drops of this year! Remember though, this list is personal, but it’ll give you something to think about before the next hot drop comes around. Now, let’s jump in, shall we?
The Best Jordan 1 Colorways Are Always the Hardest to Get
So, the top 10 Jordan 1 colorways include the hardest-to-get pairs. After all, everybody knows the rule of supply and demand, and everybody plays by it. But you know, regardless of the hype and exclusivity, some kicks are hella iconic without trying. So, let’s check out our personal top 3 that made it to the list of the best Jordan 1 colorways.
Air Jordan 1 High Bred (aka Banned)
You cannot make a list like this without including the OG of the OGs. After all, this is the pair that started it all… well, before the Nike Air Ship turned out to be the OG before the OG. But regardless, the Jordan 1 Bred, or Banned, remains the most iconic colorway of the line. So, imagine everyone’s excitement when Jordan Brand brought it back in 2025 with the whole Unbannable campaign! Today, the 2025 babies are worth about $400 on average in resale!
Off-White x Jordan 1 High Chicago
This pair will do (or already went) down sneaker history as one of Virgil Abloh’s most iconic designs. Although he left, his legacy in the sneaker industry remains as solid as ever. The Off-White Jordan 1 Chicago is still one of the most valuable collabs between the two brands. And if you were one of the lucky ones who scored these babies, you better hold on to it! You see, the pair is currently worth a whopping $3,753
Jordan 1 Trophy Room
Now this one is a very controversial pair, but it still made it to the list of the best Jordan 1 colorways. When the Trophy Room 1s dropped, a whole scandal blew up. Resellers took over the pairs by backdooring them and raised the prices. And with an average resale value of $837, you don’t wanna miss out on these babies either. If you wanna know more about what went down, check this out.
More Jordan 1s Worthy of the 40th Anniversary Celebrations!
Jordan 1 High Shattered Backboard
If you know your Jordan 1 lore, you know that this is one of the industry’s favorite non OG colorways. And naturally, it’s one of our best Jordan 1 colorways… duh! Now, after a 10-year-long absence, the Jordan 1 Shattered Backboard is making a comeback on July 12, 2025, for $180! Now, when it comes to a drop this hot, all bets are off, and you gotta gear up. But we’ll get back to that in a bit.
Union LA Jordan 1 Chicago Shadow
In 2018, Union LA and Jordan Brand partnered up on two iconic colorways that we love. And while many other collabs followed, none hit the same. Well, that was until the two brands came back together in 2025 to give us the Chicago Shadow mashup! Of course, the hype over these was unmatched, and you can see that through their resale value of $450.
Jordan 1 Black Toe Reimagined
Last but not least, please don’t come at us for this one. The Jordan 1 Black Toe Reimagined caught a lot of heat from people over switching the Wings logo with the Air Jordan text. However, it made it to our list because we appreciate the storytelling that Jordan Brand intended with these babies! So, if you’re a real sneakerhead, you will definitely appreciate what the Reimagined series had to offer with this drop.
Now that you’ve seen the best Jordan 1 colorways of the year (so far), you gotta get ready for new drops. And because we don’t want you to miss any awesome drops, here’s where you can buy Jordans for retail… and resale! Pro tip: If you really want the Js, you’re gonna have to boost your botting game. So here are the best sneaker bots to get your game going! Godspeed!
