Let’s talk about what might be the most controversial sneaker of 2025—the Air Jordan 1 Shattered Backboard (2025 edition).
It’s been heavily dissected online, so I’ll skip the deep dive. Instead, here are my hot takes.
I had the 2015 pair but eventually moved it—too many orange kicks in the rotation back then. Now the big question: how does the 2025 pair compare to the OG?
Simple answer—they’re completely different shoes. And that’s a good thing.
Jordan Brand didn’t try to make a 1:1 replica. The differences make both versions collectible in their own right. To most of us outside the leather industry, the 2015 still looks superior—thanks to what we perceive to be a more buttery tumbled leather and a perfect shade of orange and white.
But the 2025 pair? It holds its own.
The leather is among the best we’ve seen on a 2020s Jordan 1. The sleeker toe box is a big win for me. And the new box design? Way cooler. They also come with a pair of extra orange laces instead of the OGs off white ones.
Bottom line: if you missed out on the 2015s and don’t want to pay resale, the 2025s are a worthy cop. I love how accessible they’ve been for everyone. Even better—they’re currently widely available. Perfect time to grab a pair or double up.
Heads-up though: the 2025s fit a little tighter on the sides. I went up half a size. Since these are widely available, I recommend trying them in-store for the best fit.
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