Air Jordan 1 “Self-Expression” Changes Colour Over Time

At first glance, this pair plays it safe. Blacked-out leather panels cover the upper, sitting clean above a slightly yellowed “Muslin” midsole that brings in a bit of contrast without disturbing the mood. It almost reads like a rework of the old “Cyber Monday” look—until the scuffs kick in.

Hidden beneath the surface is where the colour really lives. This isn’t just wear-and-tear—it’s wear-and-reveal. As the leather fades with time and wear, a burst of rainbow hues emerges underneath. It’s not random either. Chicago red hits the toe, orange lines the eyelets, blue floods the Swoosh and Wings. The more you wear them, the more they shift. And reportedly, once the colourful layer has worn through, there’s a final all-white layer waiting below.

It’s a three-phase story, built into a single pair of Jordans. The Air Jordan 1 “Self-Expression” moves from rumour to reality. The concept is bold, the execution clean, and the outcome personal. Whether you let them age naturally or fast-track the process with a bit of DIY distressing, the results are guaranteed to stand out.

Dropping on July 31st, this isn’t just another all-black Jordan. It’s a blank slate with something unexpected underneath. A triple-layer design that evolves the more you wear it.