NYC Sneaker Watch: Air Jordan 1 High OG "Royal" Returns in Leather for $185

Jordan Brand has brought back the Air Jordan 1 High OG "Royal," the debut AJ1 colorway, this time in a premium leather build. The AJ1 first appeared in 1985 and set the tone for the Air Jordan signature line that followed. Nike's product page says the original "Royal" returns true to form more than four decades after the design changed footwear.

The pair comes in Black/White/Game Royal under style code IQ5495-005. The upper is premium leather, described as durable and comfortable, with perforations on the toes for breathability. Nike Air technology absorbs impact with each step. The shoe has a foam midsole, a rubber outsole and a high collar.

It is priced at $185 on Nike.com as a men's shoe. The product is excluded from site promotions and discounts.

Buyers can order online or choose pickup at select Nike Stores, which gives New Yorkers a local option. Nike Members get free standard shipping on orders of $50 or more and free 60-day returns, with some return exclusions.

The black-and-royal pairing is one of the AJ1's most enduring color schemes, and the leather build makes this a straightforward pick for anyone who wants the classic done properly.