“Patent Bred” Jumps From OG High To The Jordan Nu Retro 1

The shimmering classic colorway hits the lifestyle offshoot.

Matt Varga February 21, 2024

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As iconic as it is iterated on by Nike, the Air Jordan 1 has spawned more spinoff models than any other Mike-worn retro. Amid golf, comfort and handcrafted models, the Jordan Nu Retro 1 stands as the premier “lifestyle” offering using that 1985 DNA. The newest pair slides onto the sked heavily utilizing a recent hyped pair as its foundation.

While some of those aforementioned models put slight spins on the Jordan 1 to fit their new purpose, the Jordan Nu Retro 1 is possibly the most totally transformative. A slice of clear rubber splits the sole about a quarter of the way through, segmented Wings panels break up the side panel and the heel cup strikes much higher than on any ’85 release. Really, the main things that these share with the primary model are the toebox and the overall shape. Regardless of those structural changes, that red, patent leather toebox makes these instantly recognizable as being based off the Patent Bred Jordan 1 High.

Importantly, the lifestyle take on Mike’s first shoes has hit on color combos from their mainline siblings plenty of times before. The adornment in question here follows a Jordan Nu Retro 1 “Shattered Backboard” from the end of last year and a Jordan Nu Retro 1 “Chicago” just months prior.

Eschewing a clear release date, these “Patent Bred” Nu 1s will likely roll out to retailers in the coming months. Anticipate a $105 retail price as they do.

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RETAIL PRICE: $105

RELEASE DATE: 2025

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Matt Varga, Junior Editor

Matt Varga is an Editor at SneakerNews. Initially earning a degree in Video Arts and Technology, he got his start in video editing and writing in the music world — primarily on hip-hop and electronic. A long-standing interest in sneakers led him to switching over to footwear. An avid collector, his favorite sneaker of all time comes down to either the Air Jordan 1 “Black Toe” and Air Jordan 5 “Laney,” his first ever pick-ups. When he’s not writing, you can find Matt cooking, traveling, attending concerts and when weather permits, on the handball court.