They’re the perfect sneaker for everyday use as they’re comfortable and can be tightened and loosened easily. The Air Jordan 1s fit true to size. However, the sneaker is initially snug as the leather upper needs to be broken into. Some may fit slightly bigger if they’re not made from leather.Traction – As you already know from the Performance Teasers, the Air Jordan 1 has great traction. I still won’t give it a full 10 out of 10 but a solid 9.5 will do. From a front to back standpoint, the traction is incredible.When Nike originally designed the Air Jordan 1 for at-the-time rookie Michael Jordan in 1984, they engineered the sneaker to be made for use on the basketball floor. So in short, the answer is yes, you can hoop in Air Jordan 1’s.