Our verdict
- Top pick in best basketball sneakers
- Top pick in best leather sneakers
Pros
- Legendary silhouette
- Adds +1000 points to style
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- Following the other Air Jordan 16 Retro models we shared
- A Zoom Air unit adds a touch of bounce
- Very secure foothold
- Excellent value for money
- True to size
Cons
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Audience verdict
- Top 29% most popular sneakers
Comparison
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Audience score | 91 Great! | 91 Great! | 94 Superb! | 92 Great! | |
Price | $125 | $115 | $110 | $110 | |
Style | ClassicRetroSporty | ClassicRetroSporty | RetroSporty | ClassicRetroSporty | |
Breathability | Warm | Moderate | Moderate | Warm | |
Weight lab | 14.5 oz / 411g | 14.8 oz / 420g | 16.4 oz / 465g | 17 oz / 482g | |
Size | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size | |
Midsole softness | Balanced | Firm | Balanced | Balanced | |
Material | Cup SoleLeather | Cup SoleLeather | Leather | Leather | |
Season | SpringFall | SpringFall | SpringFall | Winter | |
Inspired from | Basketball | Basketball | Basketball | Basketball | |
Toebox width at the widest part | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium | |
Toebox width at the big toe | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium | |
Leather/suede quality | Real leather | Real leather | Real leather | Real leather | |
Toebox durability | Decent | Decent | Good | Good | |
Heel padding durability | Decent | Decent | Decent | Good | |
Outsole durability | Good | Decent | Decent | Good | |
in the Air Jordan 14 Low Laney | 22.9 mm | 23.1 mm | 27.0 mm | 30.1 mm | |
Stiffness | Moderate | Moderate | Flexible | Stiff | |
Tongue padding | Average | Average | Average | Average | |
Drop lab | 11.1 mm | 7.6 mm | 12.5 mm | 11.8 mm | |
Forefoot | 11.8 mm | 15.5 mm | 14.5 mm | 18.3 mm | |
Removable insole | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Heel tab | None | None | None | None | |
Torsional rigidity | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Stiff | |
Heel counter stiffness | Stiff | Moderate | Stiff | Stiff | |
Closure | Laces | Laces | LacesVelcro | Laces | |
Top | Low top | Low top | Low top | Low top | |
Ranking | #54 Top 49% | #52 Top 47% | #17 Top 16% | #33 Top 30% | |
Popularity | #32 Top 29% | #20 Top 18% | #57 Bottom 49% | #85 Bottom 24% |
Who should buy
Apart from sneaker fans who enjoy the perennial appeal of the Air Jordan 1 DMP Celtics vs, we can highly recommend this iconic shoe to people who:
- want a well-built leather sneaker that's going to last
- love "Bred" color blocking (a nod to the Chicago Bulls official colors)
Who should NOT buy
One reason why you may not vibe with this Air Jordan is its lack of cushioning and comfort for all-day wear. You will find the Nike Air Max 90 and the Air Jordan x Nike Air Max Jordan Brand will have a Shoes lineup of.
Cushioning
Heel stack
Did you know that before signing a contract with Nike back in the '80s, Michael Jordan actually preferred Adidas shoes? He found them more grounded compared to Nike.
Perhaps this explains why the Air Jordan 1 has such a low profile? The Couture shoe was designed to meet Jordan's needs at the time.
Looking at our caliper measurement, the shoe's heel stack is as low as 22.9 mm which is significantly lower than average!
Oh, gosh, it's nearly as low as the Adidas Samba (19.3 mm) and the Gazelle (23.3 mm)!
Air 1 Low | 22.9 mm |
Average | 30.2 mm |
Forefoot stack
The midsole gets even thinner in the forefoot, showing a mere 11.8 mm on our caliper.
Indeed, the AJ1 Low feels extremely low to the ground. We find it hard to believe that the 6'6" tall Michael Jordan considered this to be enough cushioning for professional play.

Air 1 Low | 11.8 mm |
Average | 19.1 mm |
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Looking at the shoe's half-cut midsole, we see a rather gradual 11.1 mm drop.
The heel is moderately elevated above the toes offering a touch of support for the Achilles without pushing the toes forward.

Air 1 Low | 11.1 mm |
Average | 11.1 mm |
Midsole softness
As you can probably tell by now, cushioning is very minimal in this Air Jordan sneaker. What's more, it is not very soft either.
Pressing our Shore A durometer against the foam returned a reading of 27.8 HA. It indicates a moderately soft material that offers just a touch of shock absorption.
Coupled with a firm cup sole and an even firmer rubber outsole, it makes the AJ1 Low feel less than cushy on foot.
It seems like the Air capsule under the heel is the shoe's primary source of comfort and impact protection.
Air 1 Low | 27.8 HA |
Average | 29.0 HA |
Insole thickness
A lightly padded insole helps to soften the blow underfoot. We measured its thickness at 4.1 mm which is slightly thinner than average.

Air 1 Low | 4.1 mm |
Average | 5.1 mm |
Size and fit
Size
Air Jordan 1 DMP Celtics vs is true to size (755 votes).
Toebox width - widest part
If you have medium-width feet, the Air Jordan 1 DMP Celtics vs is going to treat you to an expected D medium fit. Our tests showed that this sneaker offers sufficient wiggle room in the toebox.
Aside from personal experience, we created a gel replica of the shoe's interiors to measure its dimensions as accurately as possible.
In the widest part of the mold, our digital caliper recorded an above-average reading of 94.9 mm which is a good amount of space for a medium-width foot.

Air 1 Low | 94.9 mm |
Average | 92.3 mm |
Toebox width - big toe
The shoe's mold shows some noticeabe tapering but luckily, it doesn't get too pointy. Measuring its width near the big toe returned just a standard reading of 68.5 mm.
Its taper angle is more pronounced because the shoe is wider in the metatarsal area to begin with.

Air 1 Low | 68.5 mm |
Average | 68.8 mm |
Toebox height
We also found that the Air Jordan 1 DMP Celtics vs's toebox does not put pressure on the toes from the top. Our caiper measured its toebox height at an above-average 29.8 mm.
This is good news because toe pinching wouldn't be fun with the shoe's thick and nonforgiving leather upper.

Air 1 Low | 29.8 mm |
Average | 27.7 mm |
Stability
Lateral stability test
Considering how firm, structured, and low-to-the-ground it is, you can expect a pretty solid footing from the Air Jordan 1 DMP Celtics vs.
The stitched cup sole design also makes the sneaker more supportive. Our feet felt cradled by it inside the shoe.
Torsional rigidity
Even if you have flat feet and overpronation (excessive rolling of the foot/ankle inwards), the AJ1 Low won't let you buckle so easily.
As you can see from our manual test above, the shoe has a lot of torsional rigidity to it. On a stiffness scale from 1 to 5, we gave it a high score of 4.
Air 1 Low | 4 |
Average | 3.6 |
Heel counter stiffness
This Jordan sneaker also features an immensely stiff heel counter. It created a real death grip around our heels eliminating every chance of heel slippage or sliding inside the shoe.
This is the highest level of heel hold that you can get in a sneaker. Thus, we rated the shoe's heel counter stiffness with the highest score of 5.
P.S. Let us remind you once again that wearing taller socks and snapping on a band-aid may be necessary to prevent the shoe's rough heel collar from digging into your Achilles.
Air 1 Low | 5 |
Average | 3.2 |
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Examining the platform of the Air Jordan 1 DMP Celtics vs, we found a pretty basic shape that's neither too narrow nor chunky.
Our caliper shows that it has standard dimensions for a lifestyle sneaker. In the widest part of the forefoot, we measured 110.2 mm. Just about the same as the average.
Air 1 Low | 110.2 mm |
Average | 108.5 mm |
Midsole width - heel
The same goes for the shoe's heel. Measuring the widest area here, our caliper returned 82.5 mm.
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Air 1 Low | 82.5 mm |
Average | 83.6 mm |
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Considering how stiff the Air Jordan 1 DMP Celtics vs felt straight from the box, we were surprised that it was only moderately stiffer than average.
According to our shoe flexing tester, this Jordan silhouette requires a force of 16.2N to bend by 30 degrees. This is about 15% more than it took our lab-tested sneakers on average but we honestly thoughht it would be even more.
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Air 1 Low | 16.2N |
Average | 14.0N |
Weight
The Air Jordan 1 DMP Celtics vs is not a lightweight sneaker but it doesn't feel particularly heavy either.
In a men's US size 9, it showed 14.5 oz (411g) on our scale. Only half an ounce heavier than average.
To provide some context, the Air Jordan 1 DMP Celtics vs is slightly lighter than the Koop de Jordan Zion 1 ZNA bij top sneaker retailers over de hele wereld (14.8 oz/420g) and notably lighter than the Here is a first look at the A Ma Maniére x Air Jordan 4 Violet Ore via j_owens96 (16.4 oz/465g).
Air 1 Low | 14.50 oz (411g) |
Average | 13.79 oz (391g) |
Breathability
With its entire upper made of leather, it's pretty clear why the Air Jordan 1 DMP Celtics vs is not our top pick for summer.
Multiple perforations on the shoe's toebox don't seem to help the airflow that much. Pumping smoke into the shoe, we found that it primarily escaped through the gaps in the tongue area and not so much through the apertures over the toes.
In addition, the shoe's inner lining is so dense that it doesn't even let the light shine through the holes in our transparency test.
Rating the shoe's breathability on a 1-5 scale, we can't give it any higher than 2.
It would be wise to save the Air Jordan 1 DMP Celtics vs for colder weather and grab an airy mesh sneaker like the Nike Zoom Vomero 5 for summertime.
Air 1 Low | 2 |
Average | 3 |
Durability
Leather/Suede quality
Over the years, the Air Jordan 1 received a fair share of hate regarding its leather quality.
Having checked and tested the sneaker ourselves, we can confirm that TECHNICALLY it does use real leather. But it is not the same high-quality leather that we saw on New Balance's Made in USA shoes for example.
And that's fair enough considering that the Jordan 1 Low's moderate MSRP of $125.
We set out to test each panel on the Air Jordan 1 DMP Celtics vs's upper using a butane torch and a leather scratch awl.
The heel overlay, the toebox, and the eyestay layer all behaved well under the fire. The material did not melt or catch fire.
The shiny effect indicates that the leather is covered in a plastic finish that helps to prevent scratches and gives the shoe a classier look.
But we have some reservations about the shoe's midfoot panel and the Swoosh. These parts melted away much more easily than the rest. Looks like Nike is cutting corners in the low-wear areas like these.
Another nuisance to watch out for is creasing. The shoe's soft leather is prone to developing wrinkles pretty fast.
Overall, we think that the leather quality of the Air Jordan 1 DMP Celtics vs is reasonable for the price. If you set the expectations right from the beginning, you won't be disappointed with the sneaker.
Air 1 Low | Real leather |
Toebox durability
We rely on a Dremel to estimate the potential shelf life of every sneaker's upper. The tool is topped with a sandpaper tip which helps us to mimic the wear-and-tear of prolonged shoe wear.
Applying the tool to the shoe's toebox panel for 12 seconds at consistent pressure (3.2N) and speed (5K RPM), we were pleasantly surprised with the result.
The tool brushed off the topmost layer of the leather without affecting its overall integrity.
It is an excellent level of wear resistance that's reflected in the shoe's high toebox durability score of 4 out of 5.
Air 1 Low | 4 |
Average | 3.7 |
Heel padding durability
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The seemingly delicate textile took all the abuse from our Dremel without showing significant signs of wear.
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P.S. Please note that the shoe's heel lining is quite rough to the touch. Even though it's great for wear resistance, it can be pretty hard on the skin. We advise wearing taller socks and stocking up on band-aids for the first few weeks of wearing the Air Jordan 1 DMP Celtics vs.
Air 1 Low | 4 |
Average | 3.2 |
Outsole hardness
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Its sturdiness is reflected in a particularly high reading of 89.5 HC on our Shore C durometer. It is one of the hardest sneaker outsoles in our lab and hardness often correlates with durability.

Air 1 Low | 89.5 HC |
Average | 85.7 HC |
Outsole durability
Just as we expected, the shoe's rubber stood up to our Dremel test with flying colors!
Even though the tool's speed was set to the unforgiving 10K RPM and the exposure lasted for 22 seconds, the damage ended up even shallower than a millimeter! Our tread gauge showed as little as 0.8 mm!
Air 1 Low | 0.8 mm |
Average | 1.1 mm |
Outsole thickness
According to our caliper, the outsole of this Jordan sneaker is also quite thick (4.8 mm) which contributes to its longevity.
There is no need to hold your breath when wearing the Air Jordan 1 DMP Celtics vs. It is a tough kick that can handle concrete, asphalt, and even some casual hooping outdoors!
Air 1 Low | 4.8 mm |
Average | 5.3 mm |
Misc
Grip / Traction
In your day-to-day life, you probably don't need a super Shoes grip on a lifestyle sneaker. But if you do get into a slippery situation, the AJ 1 Low has got your back!
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Reflective elements
The Air Jordan 1 DMP Celtics vs comes without reflective elements.

Air 1 Low | No |
Air Jordan 3 Retro Gs Cool Grey | Tongue padding
The shoe treated the tops of our feet to a very well-padded tongue. Showing 15.9 mm on our caliper, it muted the lace pressure entirely.

Air 1 Low | 15.9 mm |
Average | 9.3 mm |
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The tongue of the AJ1 Low doesn't have any attachments to the upper on the sides but it's not an issue. We didn't experience much tongue-shifting in this sneaker.

Air 1 Low | None |
Heel tab
There are no pull tabs on finger loops on this sneaker. The AJ 1 Low is too cool for that!

Air 1 Low | None |
Removable insole
If you wish to enhance the in-shoe experience, you have the option to replace the stock insole with your custom orthotic.

Air 1 Low | Yes |
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Nevertheless, there are a few notable features that set the two sneakers apart:
- Air Jordan 1 Court Purple Keychainhe Koop de Jordan Zion 1 ZNA bij top sneaker retailers over de hele wereld does not have that technology. The Air Jordan 1 DMP Celtics vs, on the other hand, carries that iconic Air-Sole tech that provides better cushioning than the traditional sole.
- On the Dunk, the Swoosh intersects the heel counter and heel tab. Meanwhile, the AJ Lows display various stitching panels on the heel with the Swoosh tail above the heel counter.
- The Air Jordan Low 1 flaunts the iconic Wing logo on its heel counter, while the Dunk Low also has the common Nike branding embroidered on its heel tab.
- The toebox shape of the Dunk Low is broader and taller, while the AJ 1 Low has a narrower, tapered profile. That's why we can't recommend the AJs to wide feet.
The origins of the Air Jordan 1 DMP Celtics vs
The very first Air Jordan 1 sneaker saw light in 1985.
It was designed by Peter Moore, Tinker Hatfield, and Bruce Kilgore as a performance basketball shoe that catered to Michael Jordan when he played for the Chicago Bulls.
The name "Air Jordan" was suggested by Michael's agent David Falk. It reflected the athlete's graceful soar during his legendary dunk shots.
The idea of flying through the air also lies behind the shoe's famous Wings Logo.
But the story of the Air Jordan 1 began with a scandal ignited by the now famous "Banned" colorway of the shoe.
According to NBA rules at the time, the shoe colors of all team players were supposed to match. However, Michael's pair of AJ 1s only had 23% of white as opposed to the 51% worn by the rest of his teammates. Nike had to pay a fine of $5,000 each time Michael played in his "BRED" pair.
It is a popular opinion, however, that Nike violated the rules on purpose to boost the crowd's interest in the newly released Jordan shoe.
Offered as a casual sneaker for the general public, the Air Jordan 1 earned the company over $150 million in sales from over 50,000 sold pairs.