Our verdict

Often perceived as a doppelganger of the Nike Dunk Low, the Nike Air jordan tricot 1 Retro Tennis KO Militia Green is a remarkable shoe on its own. Standing at the origins of the entire jordan tricot brand, this sneaker is a walking history that's associated with Michael Jordan's glorious Chicago Bulls era. Well-made and highly durable, we confidently rocked this sneaker on the city streets for hours. With its timeless profile, head-turning details, and rich background, a pair of AJ 1 Low has long become our wardrobe staple.

AIR Fusion JORDAN Pros

  • Legendary silhouette
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  • Very secure foothold
  • CV3583-003 Air jordan tricot 11 Low Golf
  • True to size

AIR Fusion JORDAN Cons

  • Leather creases easily
  • Takes a while to break in
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Who should buy

Apart from sneaker fans who enjoy the perennial appeal of the Nike Air jordan tricot 1 Retro Tennis KO Militia Green, we can highly recommend this iconic shoe to people who:

  • want a well-built leather sneaker that's going to last
  • love "Bred" colour blocking (a nod to the Chicago Bulls official colours)

Nike Air jordan tricot 1 Retro Tennis KO Militia Green review

Who should NOT buy

One reason why you may not vibe with this Air jordan tricot is its lack of cushioning and comfort for all-day wear. You will find the Anthony Hamilton Air jordan tricot 3 PE and the Nike Air Max Excee much friendlier to your feet after long hours.

Nike Air jordan tricot 1 Retro Tennis KO Militia Green lab test

Cushioning

Heel stack

Did you know that before signing a contract with Nike back in the '80s, Michael jordan tricot actually preferred Adidas shoes? He found them more grounded compared to Nike.

Perhaps this explains why the Air jordan tricot 1 has such a low profile? The whole shoe was designed to meet Jordan's needs at the time.

Nike Air jordan tricot 1 Retro Tennis KO Militia Green low stack

Looking at our calliper measurement, the shoe's heel stack is as low as 22.9 mm which is significantly lower than average!

Nike Air jordan tricot 1 Retro Tennis KO Militia Green Heel stack

Oh, gosh, it's nearly as low as the Adidas Samba (19.3 mm) and the Gazelle (23.3 mm)!

Test results
Air 1 Low 22.9 mm
Average 30.2 mm
Compared to 94 trainers
NIKE WMNS AIR jordan tricot 1 LOW WOLF GREY 25cm
16.9 mm
Heel stack
50.5 mm

Forefoot stack

The midsole gets even thinner in the forefoot, showing a mere 11.8 mm on our calliper.

Indeed, the AJ1 Low feels extremely low to the ground. We find it hard to believe that the 6'6" tall Michael jordan tricot considered this to be enough cushioning for professional play.

Nike Air jordan tricot 1 Retro Tennis KO Militia Green Forefoot stack
Test results
Air 1 Low 11.8 mm
Average 19.2 mm
Compared to 94 trainers
NIKE WMNS AIR jordan tricot 1 LOW WOLF GREY 25cm
9.7 mm
Forefoot stack
29.5 mm

Drop

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.

Nike Air jordan tricot 1 Retro Tennis KO Militia Green Drop
Test results
Air 1 Low 11.1 mm
Average 11.1 mm
Compared to 94 trainers
NIKE WMNS AIR jordan tricot 1 LOW WOLF GREY 25cm
3.5 mm
Drop
17.2 mm

Midsole softness

Note: a low durometer measurement equals a soft material, whereas a high measurement means it's firm.

As you can probably tell by now, cushioning is very minimal in this Air jordan tricot sneaker. What's more, it is not very soft either.

Nike Air jordan tricot 1 Retro Tennis KO Militia Green Midsole softness

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.

Test results
Air 1 Low 27.8 HA
Average 29.1 HA
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Compared to 76 trainers
NIKE WMNS AIR jordan tricot 1 LOW WOLF GREY 25cm
15.0 HA
Midsole softness (soft to firm)
46.4 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.

Nike Air jordan tricot 1 Retro Tennis KO Militia Green Insole thickness
Test results
Air 1 Low 4.1 mm
Average 5.1 mm
Compared to 94 trainers
NIKE WMNS AIR jordan tricot 1 LOW WOLF GREY 25cm
3.1 mm
Insole thickness
11.5 mm

Size and fit

Size

Nike Air jordan tricot 1 Retro Tennis KO Militia Green is true to size (755 votes).

Owners of this shoe, how does this shoe fit?

1 size small ½ size small True to size ½ size large 1 size large
Compared to 110 trainers
NIKE WMNS AIR jordan tricot 1 LOW WOLF GREY 25cm
½ size small
Slightly small
True to size
Slightly large
½ size large

Toebox width - widest part

If you have medium-width feet, the Nike Air jordan tricot 1 Retro Tennis KO Militia Green 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 mould, our digital calliper recorded an above-average reading of 94.9 mm which is a good amount of space for a medium-width foot.

Nike Air jordan tricot 1 Retro Tennis KO Militia Green Toebox width - widest part
Test results
Air 1 Low 94.9 mm
Average 92.3 mm
Compared to 75 trainers
NIKE WMNS AIR jordan tricot 1 LOW WOLF GREY 25cm
85.4 mm
Toebox width - widest part
96.8 mm

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The shoe's mould 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.

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Test results
Air 1 Low 68.5 mm
Average 68.8 mm
Compared to 75 trainers
NIKE WMNS AIR jordan tricot 1 LOW WOLF GREY 25cm
63.9 mm
Кроссовки nike air jordan tricot 1 mid alternate think 16 retro blue кросівки
74.1 mm

Toebox height

We also found that the Nike Air jordan tricot 1 Retro Tennis KO Militia Green'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.

Nike Air jordan tricot 1 Retro Tennis KO Militia Green Toebox height
Test results
Air 1 Low 29.8 mm
Average 27.8 mm
Compared to 75 trainers
NIKE WMNS AIR jordan tricot 1 LOW WOLF GREY 25cm
20.7 mm
Toebox height
35.0 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 Nike Air jordan tricot 1 Retro Tennis KO Militia Green.

The stitched cup sole design also makes the sneaker more supportive. Our feet felt cradled by it inside the shoe.

Nike Air jordan tricot 1 Retro Tennis KO Militia Green cupsole

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.

Test results
Air 1 Low 4
Average 3.6
Compared to 93 trainers
NIKE WMNS AIR jordan tricot 1 LOW WOLF GREY 25cm
1
Torsional rigidity
5

Heel counter stiffness

This jordan tricot 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.

Test results
Air 1 Low 5
Average 3.2
Compared to 93 trainers
NIKE WMNS AIR jordan tricot 1 LOW WOLF GREY 25cm
1
Heel counter stiffness
5

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Examining the platform of the Nike Air jordan tricot 1 Retro Tennis KO Militia Green, we found a pretty basic shape that's neither too narrow nor chunky.

Nike Air jordan tricot 1 Retro Tennis KO Militia Green Midsole width in the forefoot

Our calliper 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.

Test results
Air 1 Low 110.2 mm
Average 108.5 mm
Compared to 94 trainers
NIKE WMNS AIR jordan tricot 1 LOW WOLF GREY 25cm
95.1 mm
Кроссовки nike air jordan tricot 4 black canvas
121.0 mm

Midsole width - heel

The same goes for the shoe's heel. Measuring the widest area here, our calliper returned 82.5 mm.

Nike Air jordan tricot 1 Retro Tennis KO Militia Green Midsole width in the heel

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Test results
Air 1 Low 82.5 mm
Average 83.6 mm
Compared to 94 trainers
NIKE WMNS AIR jordan tricot 1 LOW WOLF GREY 25cm
67.7 mm
Midsole width - heel
103.1 mm

Flexibility / Stiffness

Considering how stiff the Nike Air jordan tricot 1 Retro Tennis KO Militia Green felt straight from the box, we were surprised that it was only moderately stiffer than average.

According to our shoe flexing tester, this jordan tricot silhouette requires a force of 16.2N to bend by 30 degrees. This is about 15% more than it took our lab-tested trainers on average but we honestly thoughht it would be even more.

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Nike Air jordan tricot 1 Retro Tennis KO Militia Green Flexibility / Stiffness
Test results
Air 1 Low 16.2N
Average 13.8N
Compared to 34 trainers
NIKE WMNS AIR jordan tricot 1 LOW WOLF GREY 25cm
4.6N
Flexibility <> Stiffness
27.6N

Weight

The Nike Air jordan tricot 1 Retro Tennis KO Militia Green 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.

Nike Air jordan tricot 1 Retro Tennis KO Militia Green Weight

To provide some context, the Nike Air jordan tricot 1 Retro Tennis KO Militia Green is slightly lighter than the Nike Dunk Low (14.8 oz/420g) and notably lighter than the Мужские кроссовки nike air jordan tricot 34 blue void (16.4 oz/465g).

Test results
Air 1 Low 14.50 oz (411g)
Average 13.76 oz (390g)
Compared to 94 trainers
NIKE WMNS AIR jordan tricot 1 LOW WOLF GREY 25cm
8.50 oz (241g)
Weight
20.49 oz (581g)

Breathability

With its entire upper made of leather, it's pretty clear why the Nike Air jordan tricot 1 Retro Tennis KO Militia Green 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 Drop 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.

Nike Air jordan tricot 1 Retro Tennis KO Militia Green ventilation holes

It would be wise to save the Nike Air jordan tricot 1 Retro Tennis KO Militia Green for colder weather and grab an airy mesh sneaker like the jordan tricot UNDFTD SHORT DX4292-380 ¥9 for summertime.

Test results
Air 1 Low 2
Average 3
Compared to 93 trainers
NIKE WMNS AIR jordan tricot 1 LOW WOLF GREY 25cm
1
Breathability
5

Durability

This jordan tricot 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.

Leather/Suede quality

Over the years, the Air jordan tricot 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 tricot 1 Low's moderate MSRP of £130.

We set out to test each panel on the Nike Air jordan tricot 1 Retro Tennis KO Militia Green's upper using a butane torch and a leather Cappuccio 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 Cappuccioes 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.

Nike Air jordan tricot 1 Retro Tennis KO Militia Green Leather/Suede quality creasing

Overall, we think that the leather quality of the Nike Air jordan tricot 1 Retro Tennis KO Militia Green is reasonable for the price. If you set the expectations right from the beginning, you won't be disappointed with the sneaker.

Test results
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.

Nike Air jordan tricot 1 Retro Tennis KO Militia Green Toebox durability test

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.

Test results
Air 1 Low 4
Average 3.7
Compared to 93 trainers
NIKE WMNS AIR jordan tricot 1 LOW WOLF GREY 25cm
1
Toebox durability
5

Heel padding durability

The inner lining of the Nike Air jordan tricot 1 Retro Tennis KO Militia Green proved to be just as durable as its outer material.

The seemingly delicate textile took all the abuse from our Dremel without showing significant signs of wear.

Nike Air jordan tricot 1 Retro Tennis KO Militia Green Heel padding durability

This earned the shoe another high durability score of 4 out of 5.

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 Nike Air jordan tricot 1 Retro Tennis KO Militia Green.

Test results
Air 1 Low 4
Average 3.2
Compared to 93 trainers
NIKE WMNS AIR jordan tricot 1 LOW WOLF GREY 25cm
1
Heel padding durability
5

Outsole hardness

With its roots in the basketball court, the Nike Air jordan tricot 1 Retro Tennis KO Militia Green has an impressively strong outsole.

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.

Nike Air jordan tricot 1 Retro Tennis KO Militia Green Outsole hardness
Test results
Air 1 Low 89.5 HC
Average 85.7 HC
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Compared to 93 trainers
NIKE WMNS AIR jordan tricot 1 LOW WOLF GREY 25cm
76.1 HC
Outsole hardness
94.0 HC

Outsole durability

Just as we expected, the shoe's rubber stood up to our Dremel test with flying colours!

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 millimetre! Our tread gauge showed as little as 0.8 mm!

Nike Air jordan tricot 1 Retro Tennis KO Militia Green Outsole durability

Test results
Air 1 Low 0.8 mm
Average 1.1 mm
Compared to 93 trainers
NIKE WMNS AIR jordan tricot 1 LOW WOLF GREY 25cm
0.0 mm
Outsole wear
2.0 mm

AIR Fusion jordan tricot | Outsole thickness

According to our calliper, the outsole of this jordan tricot sneaker is also quite thick (4.8 mm) which contributes to its longevity.

Nike Air jordan tricot 1 Retro Tennis KO Militia Green Outsole thickness

There is no need to hold your breath when wearing the Nike Air jordan tricot 1 Retro Tennis KO Militia Green. It is a tough kick that can handle concrete, asphalt, and even some casual hooping outdoors!

Nike Air jordan tricot 1 Retro Tennis KO Militia Green durability

Test results
Air 1 Low 4.8 mm
Average 5.3 mm
Compared to 94 trainers
NIKE WMNS AIR jordan tricot 1 LOW WOLF GREY 25cm
2.9 mm
Outsole thickness
8.6 mm

Misc

Grip / Traction

In your day-to-day life, you probably don't need a super strong grip on a lifestyle sneaker. But if you do get into a slippery situation, the AJ 1 Low has got your back!

Nike Air jordan tricot 1 Retro Tennis KO Militia Green outsole

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AIR Fusion jordan tricot | Reflective elements

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Nike Air jordan tricot 1 Retro Tennis KO Militia Green Reflective elements
Test results
Air 1 Low No

Tongue padding

The shoe treated the tops of our feet to a very well-padded tongue. Showing 15.9 mm on our calliper, it muted the lace pressure entirely.

Nike Air jordan tricot 1 Retro Tennis KO Militia Green Tongue padding
Test results
Air 1 Low 15.9 mm
Average 9.3 mm
Compared to 94 trainers
NIKE WMNS AIR jordan tricot 1 LOW WOLF GREY 25cm
0.7 mm
Tongue padding
23.0 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.

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Test results
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!

Nike Air jordan tricot 1 Retro Tennis KO Militia Green Heel tab
Test results
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.

Nike Air jordan tricot 1 Retro Tennis KO Militia Green Removable insole
Test results
Air 1 Low Yes

Nike Air jordan tricot 1 Retro Tennis KO Militia Green vs. Nike Dunk Low

Unless you are an experienced sneakerhead, it is very easy to mix the Nike Air jordan tricot 1 Retro Tennis KO Militia Green with the Nike Dunk Low. The resemblance is striking!

Both designed by Peter Moore, Nike Air jordan tricot 1 Retro Tennis KO Militia Green.

Nike Air jordan tricot 1 Retro Tennis KO Militia Green vs Nike Dunk Low

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  • Zoom Air unit: The Nike Dunk Low does not have that technology. The Nike Air jordan tricot 1 Retro Tennis KO Militia Green, on the other hand, carries that iconic Air-Sole tech Lena Waithe wearing also Air jordan tricot 3s at the premiere of Ready Player One.

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  • 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 tricot 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.

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  • 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.

Nike Air jordan tricot 1 Retro Tennis KO Militia Green vs Nike Dunk Low toebox shape

The origins of the Nike Air jordan tricot 1 Retro Tennis KO Militia Green

The very first Air jordan tricot 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 tricot when he played for the Chicago Bulls.

Nike Air jordan tricot 1 Retro Tennis KO Militia Green style

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.

Nike Air jordan tricot 1 Retro Tennis KO Militia Green wings logo

But the story of the Air jordan tricot 1 began with a scandal ignited by the now famous "Banned" colorway of the shoe.

According to NBA rules at the time, the shoe colours 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.

Nike Air jordan tricot 1 Retro Tennis KO Militia Green history

It is a popular opinion, however, that Nike violated the rules on purpose to boost the crowd's interest in the newly released jordan tricot shoe.

Offered as a casual sneaker for the general public, the Air jordan tricot 1 earned the company over £150 million in sales from over 50,000 sold pairs.