Why The Best Non-OG Air Jordan Colorways Are Better Than The OGs

Often overlooked, non-OG Air Jordans are seen as the consolation prize to not scoring colorways worn by Michael Jordan at his prime. But here are some reasons to consider them.

Some of the best non-OG Air Jordan colorways.

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Have you been eyeing some Air Jordans recently? Perhaps in an OG colorway? Before you make that purchase, read this article and hopefully by the end of it, you’ll be convinced to get an Air Jordan in a non-OG colorway instead. Scroll to the bottom for our selection of the best non-OG Air Jordan colorways available right now.

What is a non-OG Air Jordan?

An OG Air Jordan colorway refers to the colorways that were released when the sneaker was first dropped. The number of OG colorways can differ from model to model, for example the Air Jordan 1 arrived in 15 different colorways during its original release – including the iconic Bred (Black/Red) and Chicago (White/Red/Black) colorways.

Non-OG Air Jordans simply refer to every other colorway Nike and Jordan Brand has released since then. This can include colorways like University Blue inspired by his alma mater, the University of North Carolina (UNC).

Why non-OG Air Jordan colorways are better than the OGs

Yes, the OG 1985 colorways in their original design are far more coveted and tell a much deeper story. But it’s for that very reason that many fetch incredibly high resale prices; it’s a mismatch of supply and demand. As a result, the Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG ‘Bred’ 2013 is going for S$1,183, while the non-OG ‘Obsidian’ colorway is going for less than half the price, at S$520. With the high price of the OGs, they are often seen more as collectibles rather than footwear to be worn.

The best non-OG Air Jordan colorways

If you’re looking to rock your kicks, then you need to check out the best non-OG Air Jordan colorways. Some of our favorites include Lucky Green for its vibrancy. Or, if you are looking to venture out of the typical range of Jordan 1 to 13 silhouettes, then try the Air Jordan 14 in Hyper Royal. The color blue on the AJ14 is applied in various finishes including a metallic look and a weathered aesthetic. With these non-conventional colorways and textures, you can take pride in your unique style while adding versatility to your wardrobe.

With that said, we implore you to check out our recommendations on the best non-OG colorways Air Jordans. With models like the Air Jordan 11 Retro ‘Cool Grey‘ 2021 breaking sales records, it shows that non-OG colorways can be equally beloved and deserve a spot on your feet. Scroll down for our favorite non-OG Air Jordan colorways.

Model: Air Jordan 11 Retro ‘Cool Grey’ 2021 (US9)
Price: S$367 (US9)
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