Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG - 'Patent Bred'

Air Jordan 1 'Bred' Brief History:

One of the most iconic Jordans to ever touch the hard floor, the Jordan 1 Bred is as OG as it comes. Retro-ed every few years or so, the Jordan 1 Bred is THE AJ1 to add to your collection.

As the rumour goes, the Jordan 1 Black/Red or "Bred" was said to be banned by the NBA in the 1980s due to it not being a 51% white colourway. This led to the Bred becoming the Jordan 1 'Banned', referencing the ban and the $5000 fine Michael Jordan had to pay per match for continuing to wear them on the court. However, in years after it's become clear that this 'Banned Bred' was just Nike marketing and it was actually the lesser known Air Ship that was banned. Even though, the “Banned” narrative created by Nike goes all the way back to the original 1985 ad. (See it below) 

Every time the Jordan 1 Bred is re-released, there is a slight change to the colourway or build. The 2010 and 2016 versions saw the iconic Banned Crosses on the heel while this year's 2022 version sees a complete 'Patent Leather' upper, similar to the Shattered Backboard 3.0. This serves as one of the biggest update to the OG Bred with the complete upper being switched up for a Patent Leather with a glossy finish.

Please see below the Terms & Conditions for the online raffle release.

1. This raffle is free and open to all people residing in South Africa ONLY.

2. By entering your name, shoe size, valid bar-coded ID or Passport and email address, your name will be entered into the draw for the opportunity to buy one pair of the Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG - 'Patent Bred' in your size and selected colourway at the given date and time.

3. To qualify for the opportunity to purchase online, you must have a confirmed online profile/account with Shelflife.co.za. To create your account, please sign up. Please ensure your account is updated with contact details, and shipping information. If you have already created an account with Shelflife.co.za in the past you do not need to create a new one.

4. After completing an online profile, you can enter the raffle via our dedicated link with your details from 7pm on Tuesday the 15th of February until 8pm. If you enter multiple times you will be disqualified.

5. Your entry is valid only if the following requirements are met:
• You have a valid Shelflife account with the email address matching the one used for the raffle entry
• Your valid delivery address is saved to the Shelflife account before entering the raffle.
• You have not entered multiple times with the same name, email address or ID number.
• You are residing in South Africa.

6. The winners will be drawn at random and will be contacted and invoiced between 8am and 3pm on the 16th of February, via email only (please make sure the email you have created for your online profile matches your online competition form). Online Raffle Winners will have until Thursday the 17th of February 3pm to make payment for their online order at the store they selected on the raffle entry form.

7. Successful entrants will be eligible to purchase their size they have selected ONLY in the online raffle form and must settle payment in full prior to receiving their pair.

8. Each successful entrant will have the right to purchase one pair of the Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG - 'Patent Bred' in the size they indicated on their entry. Entrants may not swap sizes nor request another size than the one they indicated in their entry.

9. The Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG - 'Patent Bred' costs R2999 each and is payable via online order only. All info is contained in the winning email.

10. Shelflife has the final say in all sales of the Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG - 'Patent Bred'.

No refunds or exchanges will be accepted for this product.

Any customer who does not pay without notice will be removed from future raffles.


Please see below the Terms & Conditions for the live store raffle release.

1. Arrive at Shelflife Cape Town or Johannesburg before 9:30am.

2. Raffle arm bands will be handed out by Shelflife employees for 30 minutes until the live raffle draw begins at 10am. No participants can join after the the raffle begins.

3. You must have a valid ID/passport with a matching credit/debit card in order to purchase.

4. If your number gets called you gain access to the store to purchase one of the release sneakers. Please note sizes are limited and Shelflife cannot guarantee pairs, and or sizes. Only one entrant may enter and cannot be accompanied by anyone. Entrants must be over the age of 12 years old.

5. No swapping of arm bands are permitted, broken arm bands will not be accepted.

6. 1 arm band per person.

7. Shelflife has the final say in all sales of the Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG - 'Patent Bred'.

No refunds or exchanges will be accepted for this product.