Jordan 1 Retro High OG SP Union LA Chicago Shadow vs Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG Chicago

Buy the Union LA Chicago Shadow if you want a Jordan 1 that looks like nothing else in a lineup and you value a design story over a straight retro. Buy the standard Chicago if you want the classic red, white and black OG colorway and the simplest, most recognizable Jordan 1. Both are High OGs with leather uppers, a padded collar and true-to-size fit. The Union pair is the more distinctive shoe; the Chicago is the more timeless one, and its build quality draws mixed reports from owners.

• Choose the Union LA Chicago Shadow if you want a deconstructed, mismatched-panel Jordan 1 that reads as a real collaboration and you like the Chicago and Shadow palettes spliced together.
• Choose the Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG Chicago if you want the definitive red, white and black OG colorway and a shoe that needs no explanation.