With the recent release of the classic Air Jordan I Retro KO Hi basketball shoe, also known as the “AJKO,” I had a pair of the White/Black-Varsity Red colorway to photograph at my disposal.
First, some background on the shoe…This colorway of the Air Jordan I Retro KO Hi, along with the White/Varsity Red, closely resemble the original versions that were released 25 years ago. And just like their original counterparts, these two colorways feature full canvas uppers and come pre-weathered, giving them a vintage look straight from 1985. This release marks the first time in 25 years that the AJKO has been available for sale, albeit in limited quantities.
Rather than photograph the AJKO in the usual tabletop manner, I wanted to give the image some added life…one that will compliment the AJKO’s vintage look and urban feel. To achieve this, I photographed the AJKO in front of a blue brick wall using nothing more than available light.
