There are more than 200 Jordan 1 Low listings in the IYW Jordan 1 Low collection right now, and these seven are the pairs we would buy first in NZ. Every one is in stock, authenticated and ready to ship free anywhere in the country.

The list mixes fresh OG drops from the last few weeks with easy everyday women's pairs, ranked by how much each one brings to a rotation.

1. Last Dance at the Garden: the storyteller

The newest pair on the list and the one with the best backstory. In 1998 Michael Jordan played what he expected to be his final game at Madison Square Garden, and he laced up a pair of 13-year-old 'Chicago' Air Jordan 1s to do it. The Jordan 1 Low OG Last Dance at the Garden keeps the Chicago colour blocking but flips it to black and white, then swaps the usual leather overlays for a tapestry-style floral pattern. Orange and blue on the tongue's lace loop nod to the Knicks' home court. It landed on 26 September 2026, so this is about as fresh as a Jordan 1 Low gets in NZ right now.

2. Howard University: the new school pick

The Jordan 1 Low OG Howard University dropped on 1 October 2026 and honours the Washington, D.C. university founded in 1867. Jordan Brand did a white Howard-inspired Low in 2024 that relied on colour alone. This one goes further, with a navy upper, a red Swoosh outlined in white, and 'Howard Bison' text with a Wings logo on the heel. Navy is one of the easiest colours to wear in a Low, so this pair works with light denim, chinos or black trackpants. It is also the least common upper colour on this list, which makes it a good pick if your rotation is all red and white.

3. Chicago (2025): the benchmark

If you only own one Jordan 1 Low, make it a Chicago. The Jordan 1 Retro Low OG Chicago (2025) released on 15 November 2025 in Varsity Red, Black and Summit White, the colourway that started it all on the 1985 high-top. The details are classic OG: a perforated white toe box, black Swoosh, Nike Air branding on the tongue, the Wings logo on the heel and a red outsole. It is the pair every other Low on this list gets measured against, and it suits almost anything you put it with. Want the high-top version too? Check the Jordan 1 High collection.

4. Nigel Sylvester 'Better With Time': the collab

BMX rider Nigel Sylvester's Jordan 1 Low collab arrived on 16 August 2025, and it looks broken in straight out of the box. The Nigel Sylvester x Jordan 1 Low OG Better With Time uses black tumbled leather with deliberate scuffs and abrasions, a Muslin Swoosh and a 'Bike Air' tongue tag in place of the usual Nike Air. Inside, the liner carries a Jordan Biking stamp dated 2017. The idea is that the shoe gets better the more you wear it, which suits anyone who hates the stress of keeping white leather clean. If you like collab Lows, our Travis Scott Jordan 1 Low Olive Q&A covers another one.

5. '85 Neutral Grey: the purist's pair

The '85 label means Jordan Brand rebuilt the Low around the original 1985 construction, with a sleeker profile and a shape closer to the first pairs MJ wore. The Jordan 1 Low '85 Neutral Grey pairs a white leather upper with grey suede Swooshes and a sail, pre-yellowed midsole that gives it a vintage look from day one. It is the quietest pair here, and the one that will look right in ten years. Its exact release date varied between accounts, so we have it as TBC in the table above.

6. Wolf Grey (Women's): the clean everyday pair

Not every Jordan 1 Low has to tell a story. The women's Jordan 1 Low Wolf Grey is white leather with soft grey overlays, a grey Swoosh and a Jumpman on the tongue. It is the pair to grab when you want something that goes with everything, from wide-leg jeans to dresses. Women's Lows run in women's US sizing, so check the size chart on the product page before you order.

7. Panda (Women's): the one everyone asks for

The women's Jordan 1 Low Panda is the black-and-white two-tone that turned into one of the most worn colourways on the silhouette. It is simple, it photographs well and it works with almost any outfit. Find more pairs like it in our women's sneakers collection.

Sizing a Jordan 1 Low

Most people go true to size in a Jordan 1 Low. The shoe is a touch narrow through the toe, so if you have wide feet, a half size up is worth considering. The '85 cut has a slightly different shape to a standard Low, so stick to your usual size there too unless you know you prefer room. For women's pairs, women's US sizing generally sits 1.5 sizes above men's US, so a men's US 7 is roughly a women's US 8.5. Our product pages list both on every size option.

Where to buy Jordan 1 Lows in NZ

Every pair at Im Your Wardrobe is authentic and inspected before it ships, so you know exactly what is arriving. We send tracked delivery NZ-wide, and NZ shipping is free on every order. You can also split the cost with Afterpay at checkout. Browse the full Jordan collection, see the latest arrivals in What's New, or read up on the shoe's history in Air Jordan 1: A Sneaker Icon.

Jordan 1 Low FAQ

Do Jordan 1 Lows fit true to size?

Yes, for most people. The toe box is a little narrow, so wide-footed buyers often go half a size up.

What is the difference between a Jordan 1 Low and a Jordan 1 Low OG?

The Low OG follows the original shape more closely and usually has Nike Air branding on the tongue and a Wings logo on the heel. The standard Low typically uses a Jumpman logo on the tongue.

How do women's Jordan 1 Low sizes compare to men's?

Women's US sizing is generally 1.5 sizes above men's US. A men's US 8 is roughly a women's US 9.5.

Where can I buy authentic Jordan 1 Lows in NZ?

Im Your Wardrobe stocks authentic, inspected Jordan 1 Lows with free tracked NZ-wide shipping and Afterpay available.