The Air Jordan 1 (I) Retro Alpha - University Blue / White - Black was released on June 2nd 2007 along with the Air Jordan XX2 Omega. Alpha which means beginning, fits perfectly with the Air Jordan 1 (I) since they are the first edition in the Air Jordan Line. The concept of this particular model is brilliant, with the illustration on the quarter panel, which has not been seen before on the Air Jordan Line. The picture shows a young Michael shooting a jumpshot in his North Carolina uniform. The shoe is bright and is definitely a head turner anywhere it goes.