Veritably iconic, the Air Jordan 1 is currently one of the few pillars of sneaker culture. And since its debut back in 1985, the brand has slowly tailored the silhouette’s pricing to better suit a large range of audiences.

Though the Air Jordan 1 is now arguably the most iconic sneaker of all-time, the same couldn’t be said years back during its debut in 1985. When Michael Jordan was still in his rookie years, Nike resorted to unique marketing as they proclaimed that the silhouette was “banned” by the NBA when in actuality it was the Air Ship that initially sparked controversy. And as MJ continued to grow in popularity, so, too, did his line of signatures. While once a bargain at the outlets, the AJ1 gradually became the foundation for what has become one of the most recognizable labels in sneaker culture — its price slowly beginning to reflect such an impact.

To accurately understand the pricing structure of the Air Jordan 1, you have to be aware of its many types. Even though the Jumpman continues to update the model with React foam and various other materials, the base line-up will always consist of three core heights: the Low, Mid, and High. The latter, which is the more exclusive of the trio, has been a flagship of the brand for as long as its inception, and as a result, the retail has been on an upwards trend.

Read on to see how each compares to one another in price. If you’d like to keep up to date on upcoming releases, then be sure to check out the Jordans Release Date Page as well.

To accurately understand the pricing structure of the Air Jordan 1, you have to be aware of its many types.

Highs, Mids, and Lows all differ in accessibility, price, and perceived value.

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Air Jordan 1 High (MSRP: $175+)

The Air Jordan 1 High is the most coveted of the trio, its releases setting the tone for the pairs that follow. Its collaborations, of which there are many, have tapped into the talents and influence of artists like Travis Scott and even luxury ateliers like Dior.

While the aforementioned can cost far more on the resale market — the Dior nearly selling for $10,000 USD — the MSRP for the Air Jordan 1 High at its most basic is $170 USD. Its more recent ’85 variant, however, sells for $200 USD as a result of the higher quality construction. The Jordan 1 Crater, which is also unique as it makes use of recycled fabrications, also adds a small premium at $175 USD.

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Air Jordan 1 Low (MSRP:$115+)

One notch lower in height and popularity yet well-loved for its accessibility and deep breadth of colorways, the Air Jordan 1 Mid is a highly controversial silhouette relative to the aforementioned. While some bash the shoe indiscriminately, the larger public seem to be less particular as some of its appearances have gone to sell out incredibly fast.

The base Air Jordan 1 Mid currently retails for $115, but certain colorways sell for as high as $130 due to materials, additional details, or attached collaborators.

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Air Jordan 1 Low (MSRP: $90+)

Then, to round off the spectrum, the Air Jordan 1 also comes in Low. While not quite as coveted as its high-top counterpart, the Low still delivers a large plethora of heavy hitters and even general releases. Travis Scott, Dior, and Eric Koston all have their own collaborations with the model and there’s likely much more in the works for the near future.

The Air Jordan 1 Low currently retails for $90 USD in its non-SE editions. SE will cost a bit more at $110 USD while collaborations have historically gone for $130 USD.