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Dang, its been awhile since i talked about shoes.. its just fixing cars and having nice shoes dont go together.
Last pick up i remember Ive been collecting since i was in middle school and the Jordan game has changed drastically.. every last pair of OG grails i had have been retroed. Such a shame to see them ruined the brandand sell itself out. Anybody else a true OG head? |
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lol @ having shoes on 'ice'.
For people who actually wear their shoes, it's nice to be able to get another pair down the line in case something happens to the originals. Brand is ruined? Nike/Jordan is as strong as ever. They are doing it right. Only people upset are self proclaimed club members and resellers. |
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I guess I could say im og. I had my first js in 5th grade. Black and white 13s the all black with white paws. Then started collecting until high school. Had atleast 1 pair from jordan 1 to 20. I could remember js being on sale, crazy one ill never forget the olive 9s were on sale for like 60 bucks. Eventually sold them all because I got into cars and buying parts.. i just recently in the last few months got back in the game, acquired about 20 js in a span of 3 months.. but im just not into js alone. Nike dunks low tops mainly, randome nikes, i love the waffles, pumas, diesels, adidas racers, just a big sneakerhead.. ill post pics when i get back to the states, on vaca.
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An orginal will always be that and valued by someone for that. Reprints actually give you the opportunity to WEAR the shoe. |
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Oh, my wife bought me a pair of Jordan 6's Olympic retros for Christmas. I was wondering why she didn't want me to buy any sneakers for a bit.
And she also surprised me with Jordan 12 infants since we are expecting our first child this year. I need to buy a matching pair HAHA... I want these! |
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Agree on that. I wear them but dont beat the shit outta them, but I could never keep a shoe DS.
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Nice pick up. I passed on them and its simply because no 23 on the heel. It just looks weird without it to me. But the rest of the shoe is too sick! I think i will get the other 5's that will come out later. The red bottom fire reds.
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I'm not really a sneakerhead at all, but I'm really excited about the Flyknit Lunar1+. Not only is it stylish, but apparently very comfy. I run a lot and these look too good to pass-up.
Just wanted to know if anyone is picking up a pair and possibly trying to pick up the multicolor colorway:
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If you just have a ton of shoes you wear, you can understandably be a sneaker aficionado but your just by mostly fashion whore... You may have a simple view as shoes are meant for feet.. but you dont understand my look at why people collect and keep things on ICE. Its the preservation, the value, the rarity of it and/or the historic event it was iconic for. These are the Original Jordans that came out 1984-1999.. these Jordans cant be worn.. they crack at the first step hitting the ground. Why do people collect coins and not spend it, wine and not drink it, own old cars and cant drive it daily... etc etc. In the end there wouldnt be a market for retros if it wasnt the notice of collectors and the prices they go for in the market. Brand is Strong? I wouldnt say strong as Jordan brand has to re-Retro every single shoe at an overkill to get sales. Its understandable if its long overdue but Bred Retro IVs again after the CDP pack? IIIs? VIs? Yes they always sell out but that is their strength of the business.. When was the last time you bought a pair of Jordans that werent a hyped release or their Slippers.. And also on side note, the material, quality, detail is garbage compared to original pairs. And the reputation of the brand and the people its drawn in... I use to wake up early as hell on Wednesdays to pick up the latest release. The people who come out were always true sneakerheads and fans of Jordan. We would talk hours not only about shoes but his game playing days. If you come out nowadays you would catch old dudes with their whole family trying to make a few buck, hypebeast kids who wouldnt know how many rings Jordan have and groups of bellicose monkeys fighting over shoes. |
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Your view of Nike/Jordan seems limited. Outside of the states nobody is all that hyped up like the Americans are.
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Your narrow mind seems to not to understand what any sense I say when im talking about why people collect.. Your solely looking at this as a clothing brand with simple mind that shoes are for feet, any food turns to poop.. CREAM.. shoes get pussy. Im getting in depth at the heritage of the company and some history in these shoes.. Can you understand some significance of a shoe being brand new after 25 years old? Why it would be worth so much? The rarity? & only in the states? Have you ever met people outside this country to even back up your fact? Japan alone has a crazier addiction to shoe then we do. Europe alone was the reason why Air Max and runner shoes got such a demand for retro again.. Again, narrow mind and blabbering. Quote:
ie. Military IVs. I bought a pair when they first retroed and again this year.. the value of them are barely retail. Ruined one of my favorite shoes and the quality of it is nowhere near my original pair. I actually have a nice collection of shoes I wear and I do in fact wear all the new retros.. Original first release pairs are the ones i keep deadstock. Quote:
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Europe? Yet again, you can walk in and buy retro shoes at your will. Nike/Jordan doesn't even allot them. There are stores out there with sizes available in many retros that came out in the past few years. Like I said, only in America are people crazy over shoes and willing to camp out for many days and shoot people over some shoes because they couldn't get a wrist band or couldn't wait hours on end in line. Why is that? Because Nike allots retailers. Since there is so little quantity, demand is higher. Instead of getting mad, re-read what I said. I never said people outside of the states don't care about shoes at all. They simply aren't as hyped as Americans are. Quote:
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Who the fuck cares!!
Buy what you like and DS what you want. I rock all the shit i buy. America is mad hyped. Flight club is the only store you can walk into and buy any shoe you want for rape. I asked a cousin in law in Japan to see if she can find me some Space Jams she found them for $230 DS so i'll be buying them shits!! |
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ohhhh mannn please no beef here... this is my favorite thread haha oh and good shit stiizy! agree 100% wear what you like. done! and very clean 6's man, i shall have them one day! lol
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