I was worried about the metallic gold finish on these, but I was pleasantly surprised when seeing them for myself in-hand and in-person. These are absolutely beautiful, crisp, and clean. The metallic gold has a nice sheen but are not as glossy as they appear in the promotional photos, but this isn't a negative for me personally. The general consensus is that the Jordan 1 Mid runs true to size and need to be broken in. I personally get them half a size larger to better accommodate my wide feet and crease guards.

I've always loved the Air Jordan 1 from afar, ever since my big brother got a pair in the late 80s. Here I am now, past 40 and this was my second pair. I knew I'd have to wait patiently for access to online stores, and with 3 browsers and two mobile devices open to various authorized sellers, JD came through.The metallic gold colorway is the perfect statement for my style, without being to dark/heavy for my tastes. Everything you expect in a Jordan, they are.What was great for me was the JD purchase experience. I never had to wonder what the status of my purchase was. Notification of order, processing, shipping, "expect delivery tomorrow" (super nice touch!), and delivery. I'd order from JD again in a heartbeat!

I know people hate them but honestly, they're not bad. These are my first and only mids but I like them a lot. The orange in person is actually pretty understated. It almost comes across as like a coral. The materials are a bit firm which can be a good and a bad thing. The leather doesn't feel like it's susceptible to creasing which is nice but it may be uncomfortable for some.