Over the years, I've come to prefer highs as well. But back when I started collecting SB's it was all about the lows. All day every day.
Nike SB was built on the shoulders of the low-top Dunk.
#Respect
That price sounds about right. I've seen them selling for more these days. I sold my DS pair a couple years back and got about $300 for them. Those were definitely one of the more hyped up SB's of its time. Just make sure they're not fakes because there were a lot of fakes floating around...
I think she's asking what innovations did they make to the AJ1 to make it into an actual SB. I agree that it just looks like an AJ1 with some gimmicky elements. But did they beef it up in any way? Zoom air? Heel cup? Extra padding? etc.