Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG "Shattered Backboard" 2025 DZ5485-008

The Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG “Shattered Backboard” returns with the kind of presence that made it a favourite from the start. First seen in 2015, this colourway draws directly from a moment that lives rent-free in Jordan history: the Italian exhibition game where MJ shattered the glass with a single dunk. The bold mix of black, orange, and off-white reflects the kit he wore during that now-iconic slam.

This 2025 release sticks close to the original recipe. Premium tumbled leather covers the upper, pairing buttery-soft texture with durable wear. The black overlays and orange hits along the toe, heel, and collar create the same high-contrast look that defined the original. The Wings logo sits slightly smaller in some images, but that’s likely down to the pictured shoe size rather than a design shift.

Beneath all that leather sits a classic Air Jordan 1 sole unit. Grippy rubber traction. Encapsulated Air cushioning. No changes, no gimmicks—just the familiar underfoot feel that still works nearly 40 years on.

Fans who missed out in 2015 or passed on the later “Reverse” versions now get another shot at the real thing. This pair brings back everything that made the original a standout, while still feeling at home in today’s sneaker rotation. Whether you’ve been waiting for the return or just want to add a heavyweight to your rotation, the “Shattered Backboard” hits all the right notes.