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I would rather have this shape than those 2025 Breds.
Jordan Retro 1 '85 Black/Red Feb 14th 2025
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- Feb 1, 2019
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Damn, those look good. Might have to go back and pick these up now that prices are settling back to reality.
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So, the 85 high has a thicker sole in regards to the comfort compared to the regular OG high?I would rather have this shape than those 2025 Breds.
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I would rather have this shape than those 2025 Breds.
Are those the 2016's?
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They are the same, only difference is the 85s have that curve on the mid part of the mid sole and the 2015s “OG high” has straight mid sole.
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I always wondered if that the curve on the middle of the midsole on the 85's make the sneaker feel different underfoot?
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The 85 is slightly more narrow than the OG high but not because of the curved midsole. For example the Reimagined Royals have a curved midsole and aren’t any more narrow than a regular OG high
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So in laymen’s terms, they still feelThey are the same, only difference is the 85s have that curve on the mid part of the mid sole and the 2015s “OG high” has straight mid sole.
Like you’re walking on the pavement?
Not quite as bad. My metallic red highs feel a bit better imo than the standard high OGs.
The 85s do have a different insole than the OGs. It is polyurethane but not as firm/bouncy as what is used in air ships.
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those insoles in the air ships are so good
I use them in my other shoes and it takes the comfort to another level
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Thanks for the input.
That’s going to be the deal breaker on next years release. I sold my Chicago L&F’s simply because of that issue. Honestly, o don’t see how people can walk in the OG hi’s on a daily bases. From what I remember, AF1’s feel much better than Jordan 1’s as far as underfoot comfort. I have t had any AF1’s since 2002.
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I usually change the insoles of my 1's
doesn't make them super comfortable but def better than the stock insole
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I do that with all basketball retros. Spenco PU insoles or bust. I’ve never found 1’s to be all that uncomfortable though.
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Wow i didnt even know the reimagined Royals had that. I'll have to check that out on my pair.
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I thought about grabbing a pair of these now that the price has come down.I would rather have this shape than those 2025 Breds.
…but I’ve heard they’re super uncomfortable.
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I would say the 85s feels like you are walking on a pavement then the OG highs, ive been wearing my og highs to death and my feet never felt hurt, for the 85s i bearly wear them because my feet hurts.
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Those can easily be made into black/reds
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I have the neutral greys, but heard the varsity reds are worse.
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- Feb 27, 2013
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Well those 85 Highs I think were the first to release in that variation, the black/red 1 2025's are supposed to be more comfortable, hopefully thats true.
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This post made me head straight to Goat to check the 2020 pair prices and I'm quite shocked.
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Yes the resell price went down
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Wayyyy down. I saw a pair with some scuffs for $170. If it wasn't for me trying to make some things happen, I would've made that move.
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Worst 85 in terms of comfort is the Georgetown. Leather on those is worse than the NGs. At least the NGs have some give to them.
Overall I think the 85s are comfortable and the most recent Metallics are a huge improvement despite having a relatively small PU insole
Overall I think the 85s are comfortable and the most recent Metallics are a huge improvement despite having a relatively small PU insole
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For $250, the least JB could do is protro these with some zoom air/zoom x. Would be worth the $250 price point and be way more comfortable
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