Jordan 1 Mid

The bold colors used across this Jordan 1 Mid mirror those of the Lakers pro basketball team, earning the sneaker its sporting nickname. The sole unit starts with a black and white construction, the former tone moving through the circular and linear grip patterns of the outsole, the latter covering the textured surface of the midsole. Filling out this last feature is a blend of Air cushioning and soft foam, providing the wearer with an excellent platform to walk upon. In contrast, there is only minimal use of these two hues on the upper. White appears through the midfoot panels as they narrow into thin lines of leather around the heel, and the Air Jordan Wings on the lateral collar. Meanwhile, black can be found on the tongue and the laces alone.

The stand out tones that decorate this sneaker are a golden yellow known as Taxi and a bright purple called Dark Concord. Taxi shows up first on the toe box, whose lines of ventilation holes allow the front of the foot to breathe, and then around the mid-top collar. This radiant yellow also coats the swooshes that arc brightly along the sides of the sneaker. Dark Concord, on the other hand, can be seen on the overlays which encompass the forefoot, the heel and the collar, as well as forming the eyestay.

A black patch has been woven into the tongue, with colorful branding decorating its surface in the form of a Taxi Jumpman and the word “Air” in Dark Concord. Rich black tones blanket the inner, spreading over the inner lining and along the insole. Finally, a Taxi Jumpman has been printed onto the sockliner, its glowing yellow hue concluding this Jordan sneaker with a strong contrast in color.