{"id":6480,"date":"2019-05-22T12:10:17","date_gmt":"2019-05-22T11:10:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/52.30.207.235\/air-jordan-1-identity-crisis-memorable-sneakers-with-hidden-alter-egos\/"},"modified":"2019-05-22T12:10:17","modified_gmt":"2019-05-22T11:10:17","slug":"air-jordan-1-identity-crisis-memorable-sneakers-with-hidden-alter-egos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.footdistrict.com\/en\/air-jordan-1-identity-crisis-memorable-sneakers-with-hidden-alter-egos\/","title":{"rendered":"Identity Crisis: Memorable Sneakers With Hidden Alter Egos"},"content":{"rendered":"

This weekend, the Jumpman<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0returns to the Nike SB lineup with the release of the highly anticipated Air Jordan 1 OG<\/strong> Hi Defiant \u2018New York to Paris\u2019<\/strong><\/a>. So why is such a seemingly simple colourway drumming up so much hype? Well, like a certain mob of transforming robots, when it comes to these kicks there\u2019s truly more than meets the eye!<\/p>\n

\"Jordan<\/p>\n

These new Jays are two sneakers in one, featuring uppers that are designed to wear away to reveal a new colourway beneath. This isn\u2019t the first time we\u2019ve encountered a sneaker with a dual identity, however, so we thought we\u2019d wind back the clock to look at some of the most memorable sneakers with hidden alter egos.<\/p>\n

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Geoff McFetridge X Nike Vandal Supreme (2003)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Geoff<\/p>\n

One of the first releases to ever dabble with the concept of a dual identity, and still one of the best. Nike<\/a> unleashed this duo of Vandals in 2003 in collaboration with legendary graphic designer Geoff McFetridge. Commonly known as the \u2018Tearaways\u2019 Vandals \u2013 and with good reason \u2013 these clean-cut ballers packed a hidden punch beneath their seersucker uppers. If you were game enough to take a blade or flame to the pinstriped fabric, you would discover a metallic leather upper beneath, adorned with McFetridge\u2019s familiar motifs.<\/p>\n

Nike would revisit the idea the following year, sans McFetridge\u2019s involvement, for a women\u2019s-exclusive Vandal with zesty orange accents.<\/p>\n

Slam City Skates x Nike Dunk Low SB (2005)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Slam<\/p>\n

Dual-coated \u2018wearaway\u2019 leather has made its way on to a number of sneakers in recent years, but its introduction back in the mid 2000s blew our minds! The crew at UK skate shop Slam City were some of the first to make use of the concept, which they incorporated into the branding of their 2005 Nike SB collaboration. The black Swooshes would change to a brilliant sky blue with wear and tear, adding a cherry on top of a stellar Pink Box Dunk.<\/p>\n

Not many collectors know, but these beauties were given the retro treatment in 2013, but in insanely limited numbers. A total of just 25 pairs, built on the revised Dunk SB sole unit, were created to celebrate the opening of Slam City\u2019s new East London storefront.<\/p>\n

CLOT x Nike Air Force 1 Low \u20181World\u2019 (2009)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"CLOT
\nInspired by Geoff McFetridge\u2019s 2003 Vandals, the team at CLOT chose to build on the original concept with a touch of decadence for their contribution to Nike\u2019s 1World campaign. 1World celebrated the legacy of the Air Force 1 through collaborations with talented creatives from across the globe. CLOT\u2019s AF-1 came cloaked in opulent red silk, making for a sneaker that you would be hard-pressed to treat with anything but the very best in care. If, however, you were willing to sacrifice their beauty and strip away the silk, then you would discover an intricately laser-engraved leather upper beneath. These are regarded as one of the best Air Force 1 releases of all time and it\u2019s not hard to see why.<\/p>\n

CLOT and Nike would reconnect in 2018 to resurrect their coveted collaboration with a crispy white makeover as part of the AF-100 Collection, which also included white-on-white contributions from Travis Scott, Virgil Abloh, Don C, Errolson Hugh and Rock-A-Fella Records co-founder Kareem \u2018Biggs\u2019 Burke.<\/p>\n

\u2018Statue of Liberty\u2019 and \u2018Cheech & Chong\u2019 Dunk High Premium SBs (2011)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Statue<\/p>\n

Many like to say that Nike SB releases took a dive once they entered the Black Box era and beyond, but there were still plenty of stellar releases to be found, including this duo of Dunk Highs from 2011.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In a nod to the iconic patina of the New York landmark, the Statue of Liberty-inspired Dunks featured monochrome \u2018Seagrass\u2019 uppers and Lady Liberty\u2019s mug on the tongue tags. However, the best part of this release lay in wait for those planning to wear them into the ground. Like the statue itself, a lustrous bronze upper is concealed beneath the green exterior, delivering a worthy reward for those willing to actually wear these as intended.<\/p>\n

Another memorable release from 2011, was that year\u2019s \u2018420\u2019 release, which drew inspiration from the classic stoner comedy duo Cheech & Chong. Picking up where the \u2018Skunk\u2019 Dunk left off, these featured furry green uppers concealed behind canvas that could be revealed with a chop or grind. However, for authenticity, the use of a bit of flame is a must!<\/p>\n

Lance Mountain x Nike SB x Air Jordan 1 (2014)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Lance<\/p>\n

Without question, one of the greatest sneaker releases of the past decade! In 2014, the Air Jordan 1 finally joined the SB lineup and OG skate scene legends Craig Stecyk and Lance Mountain were given the honour of creating the debut make-ups for the new SB Jay. Stecyk\u2019s design featured eye-catching iridescent uppers, but it was Mountain\u2019s contribution (or, rather, contributions) that really stole the spotlight. In a throwback to the days of old, when skaters \u2013 including the legendary Bones Brigade \u2013 skated through pair after pair of clearance rack AJ1s and painted over any mismatched pairs, Mountain mixed up the original \u2018Bred\u2019 and \u2018Royal\u2019 colourways and covered each combination in a layer of either white or black. The classic colourways were intended to be revealed through wear and tear at the skatepark, but that didn\u2019t stop plenty of impatient sneakerheads from busting out the acetone to remove the colourways beneath.<\/p>\n

Nowadays, the Lance Mountain AJ1s will set you back a hefty sum on the resale market, but Nike SB have offered up \u2018wearaway\u2019 alternatives in recent times, with the latest being the Air Jordan 1 OG Hi Defiant \u2018New York to Paris\u2019, dropping this weekend.<\/p>\n

Nike Air Max 1 Bespoke by Sean Wotherspoon (2018)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Nike<\/p>\n

One of the most beautiful Air Max 1 creations we\u2019ve seen in recent years came from the mind of Sean Wotherspoon. Like his coveted Air Max 1 x Air Max 97 collaboration from earlier in 2018, Wotherspoon clad his new bubble-blessed creation in an melange of colourful corduroy. It\u2019s a beautiful sneaker, no doubt, but Wotherspoon added an extra special touch of secret insanity. In a throwback to the \u2018Tearaway\u2019 Vandals and CLOT AF-1s we previously touched on, Wotherspoon hid an assortment of floral prints beneath the corduroy panels, only visible if someone\u2019s crazy enough to cut these beauties apart. Thankfully, the Round Two co-founder was just the right amount of crazy to give us a peek. Sadly, the only two pairs of these that exist are in Wotherspoon\u2019s rotation and there\u2019s zero chance he\u2019ll be giving them up anytime soon!<\/p>\n

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The Nike SB x Air Jordan 1 OG Hi Defiant \u2018New York to Paris\u2019 releases this Saturday, May 25. Pairs will drop at 9am CEST online<\/a><\/strong> and at 11am CEST in stores.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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