Sneakerheads call the Air Jordan 1 High “Royal Reimagined” sneakers suede construct “Cheap”: “This look like came from Walmart” 

The NBA legend’s eponymous sportswear label Jordan Brand is gearing up for the launch of another reinterpreted variant of Air Jordan 1 High silhouette. The OG “Royal” iteration of the signature shoe is recreated in “Royal Reimagined” that will be offered in the coming months.

An early images of the sneaker recently surfaced on the internet. The impending sneakers' suede construction was disliked by sneakerheads and fans, who stated as follows:

Fans called the reimagined design as cheap (Image via Instagram/@sneakernews)

The Air Jordan 1 "Royal Reimagined" is expected to release on November 4th, 2023, via Nike's official website, the SNKRS app, and select retailers. The retail price is set at $180 USD. The shoe is likely to sell out quickly, as it is one of the most coveted colorways of the Air Jordan 1.

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Internet seemed disappointed with suede construct of Air Jordan 1 "Royal Reimagined" shoes

The new Air Jordan 1 “Royal Reimagined” failed to impress the internet mainly due to its suede construct. Many internet users expressed their disappointment with the material used for making these shoes, and they called it cheap.

Take a look at what other fans and sneaker enthusiasts think about the new Royal Reimagined colorway (Image via Instagram/@sneakernews)

Some said that they expected nubuck rather than suede overlays. A few of them commented that the brand could have used patent leather for more smooth and sleek design. Many even called these shoes fake.

Many demanded that the original Royal colorway should be re-released instead of these Reimagined sneakers. One of them said that these shoes look like the Air Jordan 1 slipper that are sold at the mall.

Netizens were disappointed with the shoe's suede makeup (Image via Instagram/@sneakernews)

Internet users noted that these trainers don't look like high-top trainers and more like the mid-cut version of the AJ1. One of them even said that the shoe brand must stop reimagining the classic OG colorways of the popular sneakers.

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More about the new Air Jordan 1 "Royal Reimagined" shoes

The Air Jordan 1 is one of the most iconic and popular sneakers in history. It was the first signature shoe of Michael Jordan, who revolutionized the game of basketball and the culture of sneakers with his legendary performances and style. The AJ 1 was originally released in 1985 in various colorways, including the classic "Royal" that featured a black and blue leather upper with a white midsole and a black outsole.

Since then, the AJ 1 has been re-released, reimagined, and remixed many times, with different materials, colors, and designs. However, one of the most anticipated and awaited versions of the shoe is the Air Jordan 1 "Royal Reimagined", which is part of the "Reimagined" series that pays homage to some of the most beloved colorways of the AJ 1.

The "Reimagined" series started in 2022 with the release of the AJ 1 "Lost & Found", which featured a vintage-inspired look with cracked leather and yellowed midsoles. The series continued in 2023 with the release of the Air Jordan 3 "White Cement Reimagined", which also had a similar aged aesthetic.

However, for the AJ 1 "Royal Reimagined", Nike and Jordan Brand decided to go for a different approach and give the shoe a modern makeover.

The AJ 1 "Royal Reimagined" features a full suede construction instead of leather, giving the shoe a soft and premium feel. The color scheme remains faithful to the original "Royal", with black covering most of the upper and blue accents on the toe box, heel, collar, and Swoosh. The white midsole and black outsole complete the classic look.

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The upcoming "Royal Reimagined" colorway is not only a tribute to the past, but also a testament to the timeless appeal and versatility of the AJ 1. The shoe combines tradition and innovation, history and future, style and performance.