Review: The Howard University Jordan 1 Lows Might Be the Best Jordans of the Year

They’re not that special, but they’re easy to style, well-made, and are in a classic colorway: so what’s not to love?

Courtesy of Nike
Jordan 1 Low OG "Howard University", Courtesy of Nike

As the year comes to a close, lifestyle publications are starting to compile their “best of the year” lists, complying the most critically praised and commercially loved products of any category. These lists are popular and controversial, invariably praising some that didn’t deserve it, and missing others that did; and that’s true whether they’re ranking films, albums, television shows, or fashion brands. But no lists get more heated than “best sneaker” lists.

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