Our verdict

Seven iconic Deconstruction Is Rife Across The Upcoming Air Jordan 1 Mid Inside Out were fused into one to create the well-known air jordan 1 gold toe upside swoosh. This hybrid kick perfectly represents Jordan's history, specifically MJ's and his team, the Chicago Bulls' six NBA championships. While it is sold as a lifestyle sneaker, we found that it remains a hoop shoe through and through like its ancestors. Supportive and durable, we commend the 6 Rings for its performance on the streets and hardcourt.

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  • Highly secure foot containment
  • Fantastic wear resistance and durability
  • Features real suede/leather on the rand
  • Easier on-and-off with a large heel loop
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Audience verdict

91
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Who should buy

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  • a symbolic Jordan edition that pays homage to the height of Michael Jordan's career by fusing the elements from seven sneakers that he wore during his six championships
  • a hybrid lifestyle basketball shoe that can transition from the court to the streets (but not a Michael Jordan sera bel et bien présent au Quai 54 ce week end)

air jordan 1 gold toe upside swoosh review

Who should NOT buy

Supposed to rock both streets and courts, the air jordan 1 gold toe upside swoosh doesn't excel at either. A fashion statement? Sure. A sneaker collection item? Yes! A comfortable sneaker for hours on your feet? NOPE.

At the same price point, you can get one or even two well-cushioned sneakers from Nike or New Balance jordan delta mid hasta dc2130 300 hot sale.

If, on the other hand, you want a basketball-ready shoe, go for the hottest Air Jordan XXXVIII instead.

air jordan 1 gold toe upside swoosh lab test

Breathability

We recommend keeping this Jordan sneaker away from summer heat if you don't want to end up with sweaty feet. Despite using a lot of textile in its upper, there is little-to-no ventilation inside the 6 Rings.

Filing the shoe's upper with smoke in our breathability test, we saw that it primarily escaped through the gaps between the tongue and the upper but none of it passed through the toebox or the fabric itself.

Our transparency test further proves our point by showing zero ventilation holes in the shoe's half-cut upper. The perforations on the sides are merely there for decor.

Thus, we couldn't rate this Jordan sneaker any higher than 2 out of 5 on our breathability scale.

P.S. If you do look for a winter-ready kick, check out the air jordan 1 gold toe upside swoosh Winterized. It is a modified edition of the 6 Rings that turned it into a durable sneakerboot that can handle the outdoors.

Test results
6 Rings 2
Average 3
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1
Breathability
5

Jordan XII Slide | Durability

Jordan XII Slide | Leather/Suede quality

Our pair of the air jordan 1 gold toe upside swoosh features three materials in the upper: textile, synthetic leather, and real suede.

Other colorways of the shoe have glossy patent leather instead of suede.

Using a butane torch and a leather scratch awl, we confirmed that the suede was indeed real. It didn't catch fire or melt, unlike the synthetic panel at the back of the shoe.

Test results
6 Rings Real suede

Toebox durability

Placing a large suede pantslay pants the shoe's toebox was a smart choice. The natural durability of this high-quality material prevents the forefoot from tearing apart too soon.

We exposed the shoe's toebox to the most abrasive test in our arsenal - drilling it with sandpaper for 12 seconds at a 5K RPM speed.

air jordan 1 gold toe upside swoosh Toebox durability comparison

But the suede barely showed any signs of wear! Remaining in near-perfect condition, it earned the shoe the highest durability score of 5 out of 5.

Test results
6 Rings 5
Average 3.7
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Toebox durability
5

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Even the more delicate parts like the inner lining stood up to the test with flying colors.

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This is quite impressive as the fabric looks nearly identical to the mesh lining of the shoe on the right. But the difference in wear resistance is striking.

Once again, the air jordan 1 gold toe upside swoosh received a high durability score - 4 out of 5 for heel lining durability.

Test results
6 Rings 4
Average 3.4
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5

Outsole hardness

Touted as a hybrid sneaker that can handle an occasional game of basketball, the 6 Rings features a pretty sturdy outsole.

air jordan 1 gold toe upside swoosh Outsole hardness

A high reading of 86.4 HC on our Shore C durometer proved that the rubber is indeed on the hard side. That is usually a good indication of longevity.

Test results
6 Rings 86.4 HC
Average 85.1 HC
We use an average of four tests. The photo shows one of those tests.
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72.9 HC
Outsole hardness
90.3 HC

Outsole durability

Fortunately, the shoe's outsole durability equaled our high hopes.

A round of a very demanding Dremel test at a 10K RPM speed confirmed that the shoe's rubber does not shy away from challenges.

air jordan 1 gold toe upside swoosh Outsole durability test

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Test results
6 Rings 1.0 mm
Average 1.0 mm
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0.0 mm
Outsole wear
2.0 mm

Outsole thickness

This Jordan sneaker also uses a reasonably thick layer of rubber at the bottom. Our caliper showed 3.5 mm which is not the thickest but still sufficient.

air jordan 1 gold toe upside swoosh Outsole thickness

Considering how much wear resistance there is to the air jordan 1 gold toe upside swoosh, we feel confident recommending it for day-to-day wear and even some hooping.

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It is not the type of sneaker that should only be kept on a display shelf and never see the light of day to keep its integrity.

Test results
6 Rings 3.5 mm
Average 5.5 mm
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3.4 mm
Outsole thickness
8.2 mm

Weight

Weighing the air jordan 1 gold toe upside swoosh in a men's US size 9, we got 16.3 oz (462g) on the scale.

air jordan 1 gold toe upside swoosh Weight

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We have no complaints in the weight department because the shoe feels lighter than its static weight suggests.

Test results
6 Rings 16.30 oz (462g)
Average 14.11 oz (400g)
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8.54 oz (242g)
Weight
22.61 oz (641g)

Cushioning

Heel stack

The kick's chunky-looking sole may trick you into thinking that the air jordan 1 gold toe upside swoosh has plenty of cushioning.

air jordan 1 gold toe upside swoosh Heel stack

Having cut the shoe in half, we measured its heel stack height at only 25.5 mm! This is lower than the average sneaker and is almost as low as the Converse Chuck 70 (24.3 mm)!

Good thing Jordan packed responsive Zoom Air units into the shoe's midsole to ensure impact protection.

Test results
6 Rings 25.5 mm
Average 29.9 mm
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18.2 mm
Heel stack
41.8 mm

Forefoot stack

The 6 Rings also places the foot quite low to the ground in the forefoot.

air jordan 1 gold toe upside swoosh Forefoot stack

With a stack height of 17.0 mm, it is a couple of millimeters lower than average. But the Zoom Air unit prevents the ground feel from being too sensitive.

Test results
6 Rings 17.0 mm
Average 19.1 mm
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10.6 mm
Forefoot stack
28.3 mm

Drop

The air jordan 1 gold toe upside swoosh has a gradual heel-to-toe drop of 8.5 mm. It elevates the heel slightly above the toes for a touch of support in the rearfoot. 

air jordan 1 gold toe upside swoosh Drop
Test results
6 Rings 8.5 mm
Average 10.8 mm
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6.7 mm
Drop
17.2 mm

Midsole softness

Note: a low durometer measurement equals a soft material, whereas a high measurement means it's firm.

If you are considering the air jordan 1 gold toe upside swoosh for regular daily wear, keep in mind that its cushioning is on the firm side.

We could feel its firmness on the foot and confirmed it in our durometer measurement. With a reading of 32.0 HA, the shoe's midsole is firmer than 60% of our lab-tested sneakers.

air jordan 1 gold toe upside swoosh Midsole softness

Zoom Air units don't make the 6 Rings any plusher but prevent it from feeling too blunt underfoot. They just add a bit of pep to the step.

Test results
6 Rings 32.0 HA
Average 29.0 HA
We use an average of four tests. The photo shows one of those tests.
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15.0 HA
Midsole softness (soft to firm)
46.4 HA

Insole thickness

Completing the shoe's cushioning setup is a pretty standard insole. Our caliper shows that it is 4.1 mm thick in the heel which is slightly thinner than average.

air jordan 1 gold toe upside swoosh Insole thickness
Test results
6 Rings 4.1 mm
Average 5.5 mm
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3.1 mm
Insole thickness
13.9 mm

Stability

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With a good deal of firmness in its platform and a supportive mid-top collar, the air jordan 1 gold toe upside swoosh made us feel steady and planted.

Even though we didn't test its performance as a basketball shoe, we found that it offers enough containment for a short leisurely game.

Torsional rigidity

The exceptionally sturdy build of the 6 Rings made it nearly impossible to twist in our manual test.

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There is very little chance of rolling your feet and ankles in this Jordan sneaker thanks to the support it provides.

Test results
6 Rings 5
Average 3.4
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Torsional rigidity
5

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The air jordan 1 gold toe upside swoosh also boasts a highly secure heel hold courtesy of its structured heel counter.

It is tall, well-padded, and has an added lip around the ankle bone to keep the rearfoot securely in place.

There is not a lot of give to it either. We rated the heel counter stiffness as 3 out of 5 - not too stiff nor flexible.

Test results
6 Rings 3
Average 3.2
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Midsole width in the forefoot

The air jordan 1 gold toe upside swoosh features an unconventional sole shape but it has important contact points in the areas where it's most needed for stability.

For example, it has an outrigger on the outer side of the forefoot, like most basketball shoes.

air jordan 1 gold toe upside swoosh Midsole width in the forefoot

Measuring it in the widest area, our caliper showed 113.6 mm which is about 5 mm wider than average.

Test results
6 Rings 113.6 mm
Average 108.5 mm
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100.0 mm
Midsole width in the forefoot
121.0 mm

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The sneaker also has protrusions in the heel that reach 90.8 mm in the widest part. Again, 7.5 mm wider than average!

The shoe indeed has a lot of hoop shoe features.

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Test results
6 Rings 90.8 mm
Average 82.9 mm
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69.4 mm
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103.1 mm

Flexibility

Stiffness

The 6 Rings' incredibly stiff profile is one of the reasons why we think it won't make a perfect daily wear companion.

To show you exactly how stiff the shoe is, we used a force gauge to measure how many Newtons (N) it would take to bend it to a 90-degree angle.

Requiring as much as 46.8N, this Jordan sneaker is one of the least flexible sneakers in our lab! It is a whopping 105% stiffer than average!

air jordan 1 gold toe upside swoosh flexibility

Get ready for a loooong period of breaking the shoe in. And even after a while, it won't get as pliable as most other sneakers.

Good thing the shoe has a slight rocker in its sole which helps to make heel-to-toe transitions more bearable.

Test results
6 Rings 46.8N
Average 22.9N
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5.8N
Stiffness
51.8N

Grip / Traction

The 6 Rings uses herringbone-patterned rubber in the targeted areas to provide traction where it's necessary.

air jordan 1 gold toe upside swoosh outsole

However, we found that it is not the strongest grip for playing basketball.

Size and fit

Internal length

On its official website, Jordan recommends going a half size up for the 6 Rings because the shoe runs a bit small.

But in our own experience, the shoe was perfectly fitting in our regular US size 9.

air jordan 1 gold toe upside swoosh Internal length

We also measured the shoe's internal length at 269.0 mm which corresponds to the US size 9 in the brand's size chart.

If you find yourself in between sizes or in doubt, it is safe to try a half-size larger. The shoe's upper is pretty stiff and has zero stretch. The added lip around the heel also takes a couple of millimeters away from the in-shoe space.

Test results
6 Rings 269.0 mm
Average 272.3 mm
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265.3 mm
Internal length
280.1 mm

Toebox width at the widest part

We also found that the 6 Rings fits as expected in the toebox. Our medium-width feet felt happy in the shoe all throughout the wear test.

air jordan 1 gold toe upside swoosh fit

Our caliper measurements confirmed that this Jordan sneaker falls into the dimensions of a D-medium-width shoe.

It showed 100.1 mm in the widest part of the forefoot.

air jordan 1 gold toe upside swoosh Toebox width at the widest part
Test results
6 Rings 100.1 mm
Average 99.1 mm
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94.0 mm
Toebox width at the widest part
107.7 mm

Toebox width at the big toe

The shoe's toebox doesn't get critically narrow toward the front either. It has a rounded shape that never squeezed our toes.

Based on our caliper measurement, it has a standard width of 74.7 mm. 

air jordan 1 gold toe upside swoosh Toebox width at the big toe
Test results
6 Rings 74.7 mm
Average 74.7 mm
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63.7 mm
Toebox width at the big toe
82.7 mm

Tongue: gusset type

The tongue of the air jordan 1 gold toe upside swoosh is so large that it only makes sense to have it attached to the upper on both sides to prevent slippage.

air jordan 1 gold toe upside swoosh Tongue: gusset type

The elastic straps help to create a very secure lockdown and keep the tongue in place.

Test results
6 Rings Both sides (semi)

Comfort

Tongue padding

The tongue itself has a nice amount of padding to provide instep comfort and protect it from lace pressure.

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air jordan 1 gold toe upside swoosh Tongue padding
Test results
6 Rings 9.1 mm
Average 9.2 mm
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1.0 mm
Tongue padding
38.4 mm

Heel tab

The air jordan 1 gold toe upside swoosh has a very prominent heel loop. We found it super handy for a quick on-and-off action.

air jordan 1 gold toe upside swoosh Heel tab
Test results
6 Rings Finger loop

Removable insole

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air jordan 1 gold toe upside swoosh Removable insole

If you want to customize the underfoot experience, you can effortlessly remove the shoe's stock insole.

Test results
6 Rings Yes

Misc

Reflective elements

This Jordan sneaker does not have any reflective elements.

But if that's an important feature to you, have a look at our catalog of reflective sneakers

air jordan 1 gold toe upside swoosh Reflective elements
Test results
6 Rings No

The origins of the air jordan 1 gold toe upside swoosh

The air jordan 1 gold toe upside swoosh was first released in 2008, 20 years after Michael Jordan's addition as a Chicago Bulls player. "6 Rings" refers to the athlete's championship triumphs in 1991-1993 and 1996-1998.

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Air Jordan enthusiasts will detect them all in the blink of an eye but here is a cheat sheet for the rest of us: 

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  • Air Jordan 11: the large leather (or suede) pantslay
  • Air Jordan 12: the plastic eyelet and the "TWO3 logo" stitching on the tongue

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  • Air Jordan 13: the outsole tooling and Zoom Air units

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  • Air Jordan 14: the toebox design with the "Jumpman" logo

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