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When it rains it pours, so two AJKO updates today means we finally get to take a close up look at this pair from all angles. The Nike Air Jordan 1 AJKO could not be any better at fusing the 1985 hidden gem with modern styling.  And that is because aside from the vintage detailing, these white and red AJKOs are true to form with their canvas uppers. They drop in April, but you can see more photos by checking out that link.

Tech Info:
Nike Air Jordan 1 AJKO “White/Varsity Red”
Style: 402297-161
Color: White/Varsity Red

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The white and red AJKO pictured above will hit retailers in April, and considering how rare this once-in-a-quarter-century retro really is, this just makes them seem even more magical. They have a really nice vintage look thanks to a slightly greyed upper and yellowed midsole, and hopefully we will have more opportunities to examine them between now and then.

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Word association game? A sneakerhead would respond to “1985″ with “Nike Air Jordan 1″ with unflinching speed and without a second thought. There is no shame in that; the Nike Air Jordan 1 is the shoe that started the sneaker-collecting craze and the constant release of retros keeps up hungry and wanting more. Amid all the Nike Air Jordan releases we are expecting this year, get ready for the knock-out punch that will top them all; the return of the Nike Air Jordan 1 AJKO.

After a quarter-century after its original release, the AJKO rejoins us donning the same canvas upper that made it the standout that it was. The reincarnation of Nike Air Jordan 1 KO is almost spot-on with the materials and AJKO Wings logo, but there are a few minor details that might cause some stir. The Jumpman logo has replaced the OG Nike Air logo, but that is expected with all Nike Air Jordans post Nike-Jordan Brand split. The bottom sole, however, takes on a Nike Dunk/Air Jordan 1 sole, and the midsole is given the dirty treatment, as seen on Nike’s vintage rehashings like the Nike Vandal Nylon VNTG. For the Jordan heads out there who may not be familiar AJKO, consider these the ultimate retro of 2010.

Tech Info:
Nike Air Jordan 1 AJKO Retro
Style: 402297-101
Color: White/Varsity Red–Black

You can find more detailed pictures here.

Info/Image: TaoBao