JORDAN l RETRO LOW OG ‘CHICAGO’ 2025

The retro we’ve been waiting for—without the forced vintage look.

The Jordan l Retro Low OG ‘Chicago’ 2025 is finally here, and this time it delivers a clean, authentic throwback. No pre-aged midsoles. No artificial yellowing. Just crisp white leather panels, slick toebox and a pristine finish that stays true to the OG DNA.

Despite a slower year for sneakers—especially Jordan 1s—this release still sold out instantly. That alone says a lot. Even better, resale prices remain far more reasonable compared to the wild numbers the 2016 version once commanded. Big win for true collectors.

One major upgrade stands out immediately: real leather is back. While overall build quality remains typical mass-produced Jordan Brand fare, the leather choice is a clear step up from the 2016 release. My pair did arrive with minor paint marks on the toe box, but nothing a quick shoe wipe couldn’t fix.

Out of the box, you get black laces installed, plus extra white laces for versatility. The oversized OG Swoosh makes a welcome return, adding that classic Chicago edge. Even better, the Jordan Wings logo on the heel is now debossed, not printed—another subtle but meaningful upgrade over recent Jordan 1 Low releases.

Most importantly, this pair avoids the overdone “vintage” trend entirely. Clean midsoles. Bright whites. Pure retro energy. With so many archive-heavy Nike and Jordan drops this year, the Jordan 1 Low OG Chicago (2025) was a definite must-cop for me.

Does it crack my Top 10 pickups of 2025? I’m still deciding.

If you secured a pair, let me know—where does it rank in your 2025 pickups?

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