Why the Air Jordan 1 Element GORE-TEX will be a Winter Staple

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From the cold to slush to salt on the ground, itâ€s no lie that the colder months present challenges for sneakerheads. (Letâ€s be real, Iâ€m always about wearing your shoes but salt is a sneakerâ€s worst enemy).

Luckily, Jordan Brand might have just provided us with the one sneaker that youâ€ll actually want to wear when itâ€s crappy out, the Air Jordan 1 Element GORE-TEX. JB has experimented with winterized versions of their models before, and GORE-TEX has put their offerings on other Nike models too, but this is the first time the two brands have collided on a shoe. And whatâ€s better than the Air Jordan 1?

Hype rules a lot right now, but I personally love when brands provide us with functional & practical footwear. The fact that an iconic sneaker like the Jordan 1 has now been reworked to be durable, waterproof, and warm, makes this drop one of the best of 2021 for me. Gone are the days of selectively choosing what to wear when itâ€s gross out, because the AJ1 Element GORE-TEX is always going to be the answer.

If you missed out on the “Particle Grey” drop this weekend, keep an eye out for restocks via our monitors and the upcoming “Sail” colorway later this month.

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