Take a good look at the woven label attached to the top of the tongue. Counterfeit Jordans may not have a circle with the registered “R” trademark, while Nike's original shoes use a doubled “R” on that tag. Embroidery should not be too thick or too thin.

Vintage Original Air Jordan 1 Colorways and Collectibility The resale value for an original pair of Air Jordan 1s from 1985 can range anywhere from $3,500 to over $25,000, depending on size, condition and colorway.

“SE” stands for “Special Edition.” A shoe or sneaker labeled “SE” is especially rare and hard to come by. Special Edition footwear is unique and only released in small quantities. Typically, these shoes reflect a certain style, trend, event, or celebrity and are only available for a limited amount of time.