The Air Jordan 1 was created by Peter Moore and has a high-top silhouette with a leather upper. It incorporated numerous new innovations at the time, including the classic "Wings" design, a Nike Air unit for cushioning, and the distinctive "Swoosh" logo on the sides. The shoe was initially released in a range of colorways, including the classic "Chicago" color scheme, which features a combination of red, black, and white. The Air Jordan 1 was the only model worn by Michael for more than one full season. The Nike Air Jordan 1 Retro High 85 shoes were released as part of a pack on February 12, 2020. This pair of shoes only come with the Jordan High 1s.

Jordan has autographed these Nike Air Jordan 1 Retro High New Beginnings shoe in black paint pen. His signature is deemed authentic by virtue of Upper Deck Authenticated’s Five-Step Process.