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Unpopular opinion. I know the sneaker community cares about the “leather quality” on AJ1s. But I feel like the general consensus is tumbled leather = quality leather, which is false. That is easily replicable. Air Jordan 1s are mostly made out of synthetic leather, and I don’t get why people go so crazy about the quality of leather on some AJ 1s. And yes, I’m coming at SBB 1s and TS AJ1s. As a leather enthusiast, I just don’t get it. I want to know how y’all feel about the quality of $160-$175 “mass-produced leather sneakers” and why you think they are quality sneakers.

Thanks in advance. All opinions are welcome.