Alright, let’s talk about these Elephant Print Jordan 1 Lows. I first saw some pictures floating around online, maybe on Instagram or some sneaker blog, can’t remember exactly where. Wasn’t sure about them at first, you know? Sometimes these new spins on classic stuff can be kinda weird.
But the more I looked, the more they grew on me. That grey and black elephant print, borrowed straight from the Jordan 3, but slapped onto a Jordan 1 Low silhouette. It just looked clean. Not too loud, but definitely different. I already got a few pairs of J1 Lows, they’re just easy to wear, more comfortable for me day-to-day than the Highs sometimes. So, I figured, yeah, I gotta try and get these.
Getting Ready for the Drop
You know how it is these days trying to buy sneakers, especially Jordans. It’s mostly luck. I made sure I had the SNKRS app updated, notifications turned on, payment info ready to go. Didn’t really expect much, honestly. Most of the time you just take an L, right? It’s become a bit of a joke. Back in the day, you might wait outside a store, at least you felt like you had some control. Now it’s just tapping a button and hoping some bot doesn’t scoop up everything in half a second.
I remember trying for some Off-Whites years ago, total disaster. App crashed, sold out instantly. It kinda puts you off the whole thing sometimes. Makes you wonder why you even bother collecting this stuff. It’s not like the old days. But still, when a pair catches your eye…
The Purchase Attempt
So, drop day came. Got the notification, opened the app, joined the draw, or queue, or whatever they called it for this one. Then you just wait. Staring at that “pending” screen. Feels like forever. Did my usual thing, just put the phone down, tried not to think about it too much. If it happens, it happens.
After maybe 10 or 15 minutes, got another notification. Checked it… GOT ‘EM! Seriously couldn’t believe it. Actually hit on SNKRS for once on a pair I actually wanted. Felt pretty good, not gonna lie. Got that confirmation email shortly after. Okay, phase one complete.
Waiting and Unboxing
Then came the waiting game. Got the shipping notification a day or two later. Started checking the tracking number like crazy, watching its journey. It’s silly, but you get excited. Finally, the box showed up at my door. Standard Nike shipping box, nothing special there.
Pulled out the Jordan box inside. Red and black, typical J1 box. Opened it up. And there they were. First impression? Pretty solid. The elephant print texture looked decent enough, maybe not exactly like my old Jordan 3s, but close enough for a J1 Low. The leather quality felt okay, about what you expect from a general release Jordan 1 these days. Not amazing, but not terrible either.
- The black suede parts felt nice.
- The white leather panels were alright.
- The grey elephant print overlays were the main event, obviously.
- Came with black laces, maybe I’ll swap ’em for white or grey later.
Trying Them On
Took out the stuffing paper, loosened the laces, and slipped them on. Fit was pretty much true to size, just like my other J1 Lows. Comfortable right out of the box. Walked around the house a bit. Yeah, these will definitely get some wear. They look good on foot, not too bulky.
Overall thoughts? Happy I got them, especially for retail price. It’s a cool mix of two iconic Jordan elements. They look good, feel comfortable. It felt good to actually succeed in buying them without too much drama for once. It’s just sneakers, yeah, but sometimes it’s the little wins, you know? Now the big question is how long before I actually wear them outside and risk getting them dirty. That’s always the struggle.
