Highlighting the Features of the Jordan 1 Mid Tropical Twist

The Jordan 1 was the first shoe in a very extensive collection. Nike launched the Jordan 1 in 1985 as part of a collaboration with Michael Jordan, who was just getting started in the NBA at that time. He was wearing a pair of Jordan 1s when he went up for a dunk and ended up shattering the backboard at an exhibition game in Italy. This was a moment that helped increase his worldwide fame, and it helped his shoes get some extra attention, too.

Nike continued producing different versions of the Jordan 1 in 1985 and 1986, and since 2000, it has released dozens of retro models. In 2021, Nike came up with a brighter version of the shoe nicknamed the Tropical Twist. The Jordan 1 Mid Tropical Twist might catch your eye with its white, black, and bright teal color scheme. That teal is sometimes referred to as Island Green. This model is sometimes called the Jordan 1 Mid Tropical Twist Igloo. This name is very fitting since this Nike sneaker has a cool, refreshing color palette.

Air Jordan 1 Mid Tropical Twist

Because the Tropical Twist features teal, it's distinct from many of the other options available on eBay that have bold primary colors. You'll find teal on the Tropical Twist's Nike Swoosh, the heel overlay, the collar flap, and the overlay that contains the upper lace eyelets. This teal contrasts well with the black laces, black tongue, and black leather that makes up the toe wrap. The top of the toebox has been made out of perforated white leather, and the rest of the leather upper is white as well. The ventilation holes on the toebox are another visual element and can assist with breathability. In addition, the white midsole is paired with a black outsole, and a few branding elements tie in with the theme. You'll see a black Jordan Wings logo imprinted on the teal collar flap, and you'll find a teal Jumpman logo and the word Air on the black tongue tag. For cushioning and support, this shoe has a rubber cupsole and an encapsulated Nike Air unit in its heel. The rubber outsole has concentric circles and other tread patterns, along with the word Nike and the Swoosh integrated into it.

Jordan 1 High OG Retro White/Black - Igloo

There is another Jordan shoe in a similar colorway that may be available on eBay. The Jordan 1 High OG Retro White/Black - Igloo also showcases teal, but its teal is slightly lighter than what's seen in the Tropical Twist model. Further, the Retro White/Black - Igloo has a black Nike Swoosh and slightly more black on its upper than the Tropical Twist does. Rather than having a black outsole and a black tongue, it has a teal outsole and a white tongue. It comes with the Nike Air logo on its tongue, and it was actually released several years before the Tropical Twist, in 2017.