Design Rewind: Alphaproject’s Air Jordan I (1) Evo!

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Alphaproject's Air Jordan I (1) Evo
Though his renderings are now several years old, Nike Basketball designer Jason “Alphaproject” Petrie gained notoriety on NikeTalk for posting up portraits that challenged the outer limits of the sneaker realm, and subsequently, captured the Asimovian heart nestled deep within all of us.  Over the course of the next week, we’ll explore some of Alpha’s most enticing work. Read on…
It was the hybrid before the hybrids, the original performance fusion before the Jumpman inundated the market with a bevy of retrograde-inspired products.  And unfortunately, the AJ1 Evo tops anything the brand has released–I’m sorry, this joint is sick, and visually, far outweighs the Flight 23, B’2Rue, or Quattro Trainer.  Alphaproject’s blueprint was distinguished by an externalized heel TPU cut-out that is reminiscent of the XX2. (Remember, Petrie crafted this up in ‘01 or so…) The Evolution also offered up independently anchored ankle panels that tightened or loosened depending on the wearer’s preference. Finish it off with a timeless white/black/red color scheme, and you’ve got a classic render!  Via NikeTalk.

20 Comments

  1. THE STANDARD AKA THE FOOTWORK KING says:

    NEEDS A LIL BIT MORE RED NEAR THE TOE

  2. Chi City says:

    The Back is flawless yo

  3. RJK-AJ1 FANATIKK says:

    WHAT A DISGRACE TO MY FAVORITE JORDAN
    THIS NEEDS ALOT MORE WORK JB

  4. WHAT says:

    these are kinda sick

  5. poooooooo_nani says:

    how upsetting.

  6. JMoney says:

    These shoes are sick… The whole point was to make them look different with out losing the original look and feel… This was captured in this shoe big ups

  7. they look like VIIs... says:

    maybe if the tip did’nt rise off the ground…(VERY ULGY!)

  8. MiKE says:

    the toes are jacked up. the back is sick though

  9. i.favors says:

    JB needs to hire this guy. I like them!

  10. SP1DER says:

    they look like my Andre Iguodala Shox Optimal…

  11. JackG says:

    it look abit like nike free thou..but da concept is really cool..hope thers more surprise!

  12. SB ADDICT says:

    I’d rock em.

  13. gregdabeast says:

    UGLY!!!! they better have some good grip and ankle support if they want to be on my feet

  14. Lil Q says:

    i seen this pic like 3 years ago. they still look hot

  15. thesubwayconnection says:

    I love ‘em.

  16. dsc says:

    wow… these shoes are lame, they should of just retroed the original 1 colorway again over these

  17. gelz says:

    lokks like nike free’s mixed wit ones

  18. MIKE says:

    THOSE ARE DOPE!!

  19. AIR DRE says:

    THESE LOOK EXCACTLY LIKE THE 1.5s AKA CARMELO ANTHONYs FIRST SNEAKER

    TAKE TIME TO COMPARE THOSE

  20. AIR DRE says:

    I SPELLED EXACTLY WRONG MY MISTAKE

    SINCE IM HERE I MIGHT AS WELL SAY
    THAT IS THE AIR JORDAN XX2 BACK HEEL!!

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