2025.04.10

Sneaker Enthusiast Ai Iwasaki Discusses the 40th Anniversary of "Air Jordan" Along with Her Favorite Models

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The "Air Jordan 1" debuted in 1985 and continues to be incredibly popular today. This year marks its 40th anniversary, leading to much excitement with the re-release of the "Air Jordan 1 HIGH 85 'Bred'" and the launch of the legendary prototype color known as "Black Toe."

In this article, we invited Ai Iwasaki, a renowned sneaker enthusiast who deeply loves Air Jordan, to share her thoughts on the allure of the "Air Jordan" series as it celebrates its 40th anniversary, along with her favorite models.

The Incredible Connection Between Vintage Designs & Current Fashion

The year 2025 will mark the 40th anniversary of the "Air Jordan 1." Ai Iwasaki is well-known as a collector of the globally popular "Air Jordan 1."

She frequently appears at events and in media as a sneaker enthusiast, boasting over 10,000 followers on Instagram. When did Ai first develop an interest in sneakers?

In her home, collections of sneakers reside on the right side of her entryway. Eighty percent are Nike, while the remaining twenty percent consist of brands like New Balance and ASICS. It's an impressive sight.

Basketball sparked her interest in sneakers. But what specifically led her to fall in love with the "Air Jordan" series? Iwasaki shared her thoughts.

"As I played basketball and got older, I noticed boys wearing various basketball shoes. I first saw the 'Air Jordan' series on them and thought it was really cool. I believe the first pair I noticed was the 'Air Jordan 9.'"