The Jordan 1 was designed by Peter Moore and released in 1985 in black and red, and Nike describes it as the first shoe worn in the NBA in more than one colorway. It started on the basketball court and has since become an everyd... The Jordan 1 was designed by Peter Moore and released in 1985 in black and red, and Nike describes it as the first shoe worn in the NBA in more than one colorway. It started on the basketball court and has since become an everyday shoe. Today the Air Jordan 1 is best known in its Jordan 1 Retro High form, with low cuts and versions for women and youth sizes alongside it. Retro releases keep the original design in circulation, which is why the first Jordan remains the reference point for the rest of the line. View more