The Air Jordan 1 Mid University Gold GS takes cues from the original high-top version with gold leather accents on the collar, perforated toe, and heel.​​​The shoe for grade-schoolers has a leather upper, matching Jumpman tongue branding, and tonal laces. An athletic appeal is added by yellow Swooshes and a debossed Wings logo on the collar. It also displays a concentric rubber outsole tread, a textured midsole and hidden Nike Air cushioning.