Air Jordan 1 'Lost and Found': The Chicago Retold as a Found Object

The Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG 'Chicago Lost and Found' is a 2022 retelling of the original 1985 Chicago colourway, built to look like a pair that sat untouched in a stockroom for decades. Released on 19 November 2022 under style code DZ5485-612, it combines the 1985 shape with cracked leather, a yellowed midsole and packaging that plays out a whole backstory. It is the Chicago Jordan 1 told as a found object rather than a fresh retro.

The Air Jordan 1 'Chicago Lost and Found' is live now in the Air Jordan 1 range at PUSHAS, and every pair is authenticated by hand. Below is the story behind the shoe, the details that set it apart, and how it fits and wears.

The story: lost in 1985, found decades later

Nike built the concept around a simple idea. In 1985, before inventory lived on screens, pairs of the Chicago Air Jordan 1 could slip to the back of a mom-and-pop shop stockroom and stay there. The 'Lost and Found' imagines those pairs being rediscovered decades later, still boxed, showing the marks of time without ever being worn. It is a nod to the pre-digital era of sneaker shopping, when a forgotten box on a high shelf was a real possibility.

That premise shapes every choice on the shoe. Rather than recreate the Chicago as it looked new in 1985, Jordan Brand recreated it as it would look after years in storage. The shoe is also known as the 'Chicago Reimagined'.

The details: how the ageing was designed

The colourway is Varsity Red, Black, Sail and Muslin, the familiar Chicago blocking with warmer, older-looking neutrals. The most talked-about detail sits on the collar: cracked black leather, modelled on the way original 1985 shoes have aged. The toe and side panels carry an aged-looking finish too, so the red and white read as softened rather than bright.

Underfoot, the midsole is tinted yellow to imitate rubber that has discoloured over time. The tongue uses a sail and muslin nylon, again pitched to look vintage rather than crisp. The Wings logo sits on the collar where it belongs and the Swoosh is the larger, 1985-style version.

The packaging carries the story furthest. The box itself looks worn, and the lid is deliberately mismatched, suggesting the kind of inventory mix-up that happens in a busy back room. Inside, the shoes come wrapped in tissue paper printed with vintage ads and newspaper clippings, and a vintage-style receipt is included.

The lineage: Peter Moore's 1985 original

Peter Moore designed the original Air Jordan 1 in 1985. The 'Lost and Found' uses the 1985 silhouette shape, so the proportions of the upper and collar follow that first run rather than later interpretations. For a broader look at why the model has lasted this long, our editorial on why Jordan 1s are still so popular traces the thread from 1985 to now.

What sets this release apart is intent: it treats wear and time as part of the design language, which makes it a conversation piece among collectors who know the original.

How it fits and wears

The upper is leather with a nylon tongue, the classic Jordan 1 High construction. Most wearers report that the Air Jordan 1 High fits true to size, though the leather can feel snug at first before it softens with wear. If you are between sizes or want a precise read, the complete Jordan 1 size guide walks through length, width and how the High compares with other cuts.

Because the finish is designed to look aged from day one, the shoe wears in naturally. Creases and scuffs sit comfortably alongside the cracked collar and toned midsole rather than fighting a pristine surface.

How to style it

The vintage colour palette leans toward warm, lived-in outfits. Faded straight-leg denim, a grey or cream sweatshirt and a worn-in cap let the sail and muslin tones do the work. For a sharper look, black tapered trousers and a varsity or coach jacket pick up the red and black blocking. Keep the rest of the outfit simple; the shoe carries enough story on its own.

Who it is built for

If you want	Built for	Wear it with
The Chicago colourway with a backstory	Collectors who know the 1985 original	Faded denim and a plain crew sweatshirt
A 1985-shaped Jordan 1 High	Fans of the original silhouette and larger Swoosh	Straight-leg trousers and a varsity jacket
A pair that looks better as it wears	Everyday wearers who do not want a pristine finish	Workwear chinos and a cream hoodie

Live now at PUSHAS

Stock as of 26 September 2026. 21 US men's sizes are live, from US M 3.5 to US M 14.

Every pair is authenticated by hand, so you can shop with confidence. The live listing shows the current price. Find your size on the Air Jordan 1 'Chicago Lost and Found' listing.

For more from the Jordan 1 archive, read our look at the Air Jordan 1 High 'Alaska' and the first Virgil Abloh archive drop.

FAQ

Are Jordan 1 Lost and Found true to size?

Most wearers report that the Air Jordan 1 High fits true to size, though the leather can feel snug at first before it softens with wear.

When was the Jordan 1 Lost and Found release date?

The Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG 'Chicago Lost and Found' released on 19 November 2022, under style code DZ5485-612.

Why is it called Lost and Found?

The concept imagines original 1985 Chicago shoes lost in the stockrooms of mom-and-pop shops and found decades later, a nod to the pre-digital era of inventory. The aged details and mismatched box lid tell that story.

What materials is the Jordan 1 Lost and Found made of?

The upper is leather with an aged-looking finish on the toe and side panels and cracked black leather on the collar, paired with a sail and muslin nylon tongue and a yellowed midsole.

How do you style the Jordan 1 Lost and Found?

Faded straight-leg denim with a grey or cream sweatshirt suits its vintage tones, while black tapered trousers and a varsity or coach jacket pick up the red and black blocking.