Jordan 1 Retro OG High Shattered Backboard

What is the inspiration behind the Jordan 1 Shattered Backboard shoe?

The shoe is inspired by an event that took place during a Nike exhibition game in Italy in 1985, where Michael Jordan performed a powerful dunk that shattered the backboard. The colorway symbolizes the orange and black pieces of glass that resulted from the shattered backboard.

What are some of the key features of the Jordan 1 Shattered Backboard?

The upper of this Jordan 1 sneaker is predominantly black and Starfish orange. There are white accents on the midsole and on the upper, black Nike Swooshes on either side of the upper, and a "Wings" logo on the collar flap. Plus, this shoe has a Nike Air logo on its tongue, paying homage to the original branding from the sneaker's debut in 1985.

What kind of sole does the Jordan 1 Shattered Backboard have?

The Starfish orange outsole of the "Shattered Backboard" Air Jordan 1 has been made using rubber, and it has a combination of herringbone and circular patterns that you can see on other Jordan 1s.

Are there multiple versions of the Shattered Backboard Jordan 1s?

Yes, the other Shattered Backboard sneakers include the Shattered Backboard Away and then Shattered Backboard 3.0. The Shattered Backboard Away, released in 2016 as a follow-up to the original colorway, features a similar color scheme with a black and orange upper, but with a twist. This shoe is predominantly orange and white with a few black accents.

The Shattered Backboard 3.0 was released in 2019, and its orange color is slightly different and its black panels have a smoother leather finish compared to the slightly distressed look of the original Shattered Backboard.