Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG 'Chicago Lost and Found' (2022)
Description
The Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG 'Chicago Lost and Found' (2022) revives the most storied colourway in sneaker history — the 1985 'Chicago' Air Jordan 1 — through one of Jordan Brand's most inventive concepts. The release imagines a deadstock pair of original Chicagos unearthed decades later in the back room of a small-town shop, translating that discovery into every aged, weathered detail. Released on 19 November 2022, it instantly became one of the most significant Jordan retros of the modern era.
Overview
Officially listed as Varsity Red/Black/Sail/Muslin under style code DZ5485-612, the pair reworks the iconic white, red and black blocking with deliberate vintage treatment. The leather across the collar, mid-panel and toe carries a cracked, time-worn finish, while pre-yellowed sail midsoles, a dusty red outsole and muslin tongues complete the illusion of four decades in storage. Black Swooshes, Wings branding at the ankle and classic Nike Air detailing keep the original 1985 spec intact beneath the ageing. The storytelling extends to the packaging, with a distressed, scuffed box styled after a weathered original. Beyond the concept, it remains a quintessential Air Jordan 1 High — effortlessly wearable with denim, cargos or tailored streetwear, and a cornerstone piece for any collection.
Key Highlights
• The Definitive Chicago Story: A creative reimagining of the 1985 original, framed as a long-lost pair rediscovered decades later.
• Vintage Ageing Details: Cracked leather panels, pre-yellowed sail accents and muslin tongues create a convincingly aged finish straight out of the box.
• Collector-Grade Packaging: Distressed, scuff-detailed packaging extends the lost-and-found narrative to the unboxing itself.
• Modern-Era Grail: The 19 November 2022 release ranks among the most sought-after Air Jordan retros ever produced.
Authenticity: Non-retail (UA-grade), meaning these items are produced in the same factories and to similar specifications as retail versions, but are not sold through authorised brand channels, allowing us to offer them at significantly lower prices.
Returns & Exchanges: We offer a 30-day return and refund policy from the date of delivery.
Shipping: We ship worldwide and offer free worldwide shipping.
Product Images: All images shown are of the actual product and accurately represent what you will receive.
Inspection Requests: Pre-shipment inspection images can be provided upon request at checkout, which may extend processing times.
Disclaimer: Sole Dept is an independent retailer and is not affiliated with any brands shown, and all trademarks and copyrights belong to their respective owners.
WHY OUR PRICES
The honest answer. The question we hear most: how can you sell the same sneakers for so much less? Here's the full, transparent breakdown — not a marketing line.
Where your money goes
At a boutique — $400
- The shoe itself ~15–25%
- Flagship store rent overhead
- Global advertising overhead
- Celebrity partnerships overhead
- Multi-layer distribution overhead
At Sole Dept
- The shoe itself what you pay for
- Boutique rent removed
- Advertising levy removed
- Celebrity premium removed
- Intermediary margins removed
Why we can do it
Production cost
The materials, construction and labour in a quality pair are a fraction of the boutique price. The rest is overhead and brand premium.
The retail mark-up
Brands add huge mark-ups to fund advertising, flagship stores and distribution across dozens of countries — you pay for all of it, whether you want to or not.
The Sole Dept difference
We source directly through UA (unauthorised authentic) supply lines. Lean operating costs, and every dollar saved is passed to you at checkout.
PACKAGING & WHATS INCLUDED
Every pair arrives complete. When your order lands, it looks and feels exactly the way it should — the full retail presentation, nothing stripped out. Here's precisely what comes in the box.
What's in every order
Original branded box
Each pair ships in its correct branded shoe box with the matching size label and SKU — the same box the silhouette is meant to come in, protected inside an outer shipping carton so it arrives crush-free.
Complete original packaging
Tissue paper, silica packs, the branded wrapping and inserts that shape the shoe in transit — all present, just as you'd expect from a boutique unboxing.
Dust bags
Where the model is issued with dust bags, they're included — ideal for storing your pair, keeping it clean between wears, and travelling with it.
Extras & spares
Spare laces, alternate lace colours, replacement parts and any accessories that ship with the original — included in the box exactly as intended.
Free gift with every order
On top of the full packaging, every Sole Dept order includes a complimentary free gift as a thank-you — a small extra tucked in the box, on us.
The complete checklist
- Original branded shoe box
- Correct size & SKU label
- Tissue paper & inserts
- Dust bag(s), where issued
- Spare / alternate laces
- Included accessories & spares
- Protective outer shipping carton
- Complimentary free gift
Why it matters
Gift-ready
Because the presentation is complete, every order is ready to gift straight out of the mailer — no repackaging needed.
Protected in transit
Box-in-a-box shipping means your pair travels the way it should and reaches you in the same condition it left us.
Keeps its value
Complete original packaging, dust bags and extras help your pair hold its condition — and its resale appeal — for the long run.
Have a question about what's included with a specific pair? Email us at help@soledept.com and we'll confirm before you order.
RETURNS & EXCHANGES
Free 30-day returns & exchanges. Return within 30 days of delivery, unworn and in original condition with the original box and all accessories. Return shipping is free — we send you a prepaid, tracked label. Prefer a different size, colour or style? We’ll arrange an exchange subject to availability, or a full refund if you’d rather. Refunds are processed within 5–10 business days of us receiving and inspecting your return; your bank may take a little longer to post it. Read our full Refund Policy →
