Check Out This Unreleased Air Jordan 1 KO 'Sashiko' Sample
The is the most mysterious member of the family. It's been brought back to market sporadically over the past decade, has seemingly faced an inordinate amount of challenges – the 2015 release of its 'Bred' colourway was cancelled entirely due to mouldy pairs arriving from factories – and has a wealth of funky colourways that range from unreleased samples to a colab. In short, it's a shoe for the collectors that love the oddities of Jordan Brand, and now its legacy has expanded with the reveal of a unique 'Sashiko' sample.
Shown off by bellicosely-named Instagram sneaker leaker , the Air Jordan 1 KO 'Sashiko' follows in the footsteps of similarly-styled , and by drawing its inspiration from the indigo fabrics and thick white stitching of Japanese sashiko designs. Quite unlike its counterparts, its upper doesn't display a single shade of indigo – instead opting for bleached detailing that gives it a striking abstract marbling effect. This bold base is embellished further with thick navy blue seams and collar flaps, plus different Swooshes on each side and a tongue tag with special Japanese characters. Stark white midsoles and outsoles finalize the look.
As can be seen by the sample tag affixed to this pair, it's a pre-production creation that's not likely to see the light of day, as Jordan Brand and sashiko sneaker push took place over a few months in 2020-2021. However, it's well worth checking out in detail above!
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