I know right... Only in the world of sneakers is it looked at as weird to be able to go to the store and just buy a shoe you want without having to deal with the BS of resellers.
It’s just a bit crazy for this particular colorway because when this last released in 2014, people were actually getting killed over these. Of course that’s an extreme that we hope never ever happens again, but seeing these sit was the opposite extreme, like a “gotta see it to believe it” kind of feeling.
True! I walked into a Nike store 2 weeks after the AJ3 Black Cement were released. They still had stock and stock in my size. Normal is being able to go into a store and buying sneakers. The resale market is dead, thank goodness. I hate resellers LOL.
I remember wanting these in 2014. Finally able to get a pair 10 years later and I enjoyed being able to walk into the mall and picking these up with no issues
Everything in fashion/sneakers dies down. The hype on Jordan’s isn’t what they used to be for many reasons. The younger crowd never got to see Jordan play so it’s not as special to them as it used to be, retail increase has made it not even worth the time to try and resell, and overall Jordan’s aren’t it right now. For people like me who love the sneaker game this era of it is great.
100% agree with you. The past 10 years, it was these young kids who had never seen jordan play but were just on the hype train and getting their online bots to buy a dozen pairs and then sell them at a 4x markup. But for those kids, jordans arent special to them like it was for us so the hype died. So now the real ones can get whatever pair they want now. I was finally able to walk into the mall, see the sneakers in person, try them on, and cop the black cement 3s, the jordan 4 Fears, and white grey cement 3 all in the past month and im so happy with them.
I feel like Jordan's, at least 1-14 will be this crazy thing were they exist into the future and even beings from other planets or whatever come here to earth to get Jordans because they're so well known through the solar system. In other developing countries Jordans are hugely popular even where basketball isn't ever played. Like some people won't even think about Michael Jordan being a basketball player but they love the shoes.
Buying sneakers has nothing to do with actually seeing the player play..... do you know how many people have Jordan's that can't tell you mj played for the bulls..... Jordan's are just popular and that popularity is dying down
@@patrickr5692 You're saying the same thing he said....except your wrong about the sneaker having no ties to actual fans. Real fans are part of the fan base of that shoe, they are the ones who created the hype. People like you just followed along and ruined it, Patrick...
@@kevincharles1983not crazy at all… if bro collection looks like mines we literally can’t wear them all. Of course you keep a couple in rotation but most stay in the box/cases. For example it had been over a year and a half since I looked at my Jordan 11 low legend blue’s.. only reason I did was to compare them to this release.
I felt this, I’m down to like 30 pairs after having close to 60 last year. A realization hit that I’m just spending money on shit I might have the time to wear once because I have too many options and not enough time. 30 still might be too much tbh
The one thing this year‘s legend blue that is actually better than past OG re-releases is the midsole. It’s much softer and squishy than my others. The last re-issues of the bred and Concord are much more firm. I can actually feel the cushioned air unit inside. Definitely more bouncy and comfortable. I also feel like the patent leather may be a bit thinner on the legend blue. It looks like it’s going to want to crease in some weird places that will not be aesthetically pleasing after they’ve broken in. I really only go after the OG‘s so I don’t have any other ones to compare them to like the gratitudes or anything.
I remember the original drop in 96’ and I was still in kids sizes. I can’t remember if they had them in that size but I do remember my older brother got them and I always loved them. I was sick when he dawned them. I always took care of my sneakers. I never owned this colorway even though it might be my favorite. $230 is absolutely insane for sweat shop shoes. The resale game destroyed sneaker game forever.
The materials used on this one aren't even close to what they were on past releases. That's probably the main reason why I passed on these. Still a good looking shoe, just wasn't feeling em this time around.
Glad you were able to get these 11 Columbias which are the best J's imo. Love your Shirt! Paying homage to the Master!! 🐉 Thanks for reviewing my fave J's Merry Christmas! 🎄🎁 (Really nice you're shopping shoes for Wifey ❤)
Original general releases were a lower cut patent leather. Jordan's actual 11's he wore on court were the higher cut patent leather. So when I bought all the original colorways back in 1996, they all were lower cut patent leather. I prefer the higher cut patent leather!! They look more premium IMHO
I’m def feeling the saturation. I camped out for the 2014 Columbia’s and have always gotten the Christmas 11s. My black cement 3s had quality issues probably due to jordan brand pumping out 1 billion pairs of every hyped shoe so they get rich, while neglecting material quality and QC. That paired with every person I see walking around with the same shoes on, takes sort of the luster out of it to me. $230 is crazy for these with the materials
I remember getting lucky with the raffle for the 2014 Columbias cause I was in HS and my parents would NOT let me camp out (they remembered the concord situation) 💀 times really changed and I’m here for it
Tbh, at first I was like damn the quality sucks, but damn they look so good. I wore mine at the mall with hours of walking and shopping with my kids. They are comfortable. Especially changing the laces to legend blue. They pop more.
Jordan have the audacity to increase price every year amd yet the material quality is trash each and every year. I would buy this if it will go on sale not paying full price on these
been collecting for years... had the 2014 pair and loved em.. but different times.. didnt even try for em.. weird i MIGHT get the gamma's this year though if those are the holiday release. Prob because i never had them
I want them, but I had to buy the solefly 12s, phantom 12s and blueberry first… got them all minus the blue berrys. Maybe I’ll get the legend 11s before the 12s
Happy holidays love the video. It’s good that if someone wants a pair they can get a pair. It’s not so good that the materials are so cheap the brand needs to do better. I don’t think the masses want vintage looking Jordan 11s but next year will be interesting will the gammas be purchased will the rare air 11s be purchased too? I bought these because my 2014 pair needs to be retired lol 😂
They’re sittinv cuz we’ve reached a point where everyones pretty much wearing whatever shoe they want. From time ppl are westing Asics without getting laughed should tell you this.
I passed on them again. I’m not a fan of the way they do the milky sole and the patent leather being high. I’ve also slowed down on coping everything bc I retired soon and just don’t have the space.
Nobody buying Jordan's and Dunk's anymore. I've seen these, the BC3's and plenty of Jordans at the outlet. Even Nike's "trendy shoe" the Vomero 5 are heavily discounted.
I wanted these bad as ive been taking ls lately, and missed the last time around. I was five minutes late to the drop and missed again. Its so hard to get sz 13
Economy, all white shoe, quality, price point. Prices keep goin up, materials keep goin down. Nike on a downfall lately. And the 3s were unnaceptable, i have black spots on the white exterior, any real compagny woulda recalled them.
I had the ‘14 release and the quality was terrible. Patent was cracking two years after buying, so I couldn’t imagine paying more for worse materials. 🤷🏻♂️ Worst part about it is the breds I rock from ‘12 are still going strong after 10x the wear. Crazy how fast the quality and cost continue to climb in opposition for some of these flagship models.
I still wear the 94 tiempo Chicago colorway with injection phylon released in 2014. Think they're kangaroo leather of something. Super high quality but unfortunately having issues with the glue used on the midsole and outsole. Both shoes. Its just falling off so I had to put crazy glue but other than that its ok. Seems like your glue situation has held up pretty well.
it is pretty insane to see this partcular color sitting before xmas..... Like in the past few years those were not 1996 OG color. But this one right here, worn by Mike in the all star game .... well, at least I didnt get a pair. I still have my Concord 2018 and Bred 2019 sitting here and old space jam 2016 pretty worn. Have all those that I love.
I just bought them i was on the fence after I returned my black cement 3s they had bad QC there are plenty of these sitting at $230 there should be no QC issues maybe nike should move labor back to the us QC would be better im thinking about retiring from nike based solely on horrible QC and most of 2025 releases are limited which is making my decision easier
I think it’s just Jordan brand releasing shoes at the worst times of the year, I essentially bought these and can’t wear them until next year spring or summer, I feel like if these would’ve dropped in the warmer months it’d be a instant sell out(even though they technically did sell out) there’s plenty shoes that they released that would’ve performed better if they just released them earlier, another example is the diffused blue Jordan 11 that released at the end of summer, should’ve released in spring, even the blueberry 12 should’ve came out earlier.
I'm fairly new to the sneaker world so I don't much buy into OG colourways/hype/history etc. also, being an older guy I buy what I feel comfortable wearing, these are so far outside of my wheel house. It was an easy pass for me. I do think these 11s look nice though, I just couldn't wear them
A positive note on the legend blue/columbia 11.. it actually looks good on this shoe! Not sure on the quality. At this point I don’t even believe the carbon fiber shank is real LOL I always hated the icy blue outsoles. I know it is to prevent yellowing as the sole goes grey/green instead of piss yellow. But I prefer milky outsole like the gratitudes have. The icy blue ruins the Space Jams 2016 which could be the best 11, and really ruins the Carmine 6s making it look like a flea market shoe.
I think 2 things lead to these being more available than normal. (Which let me preface, is GREAT, because this is how it is SUPPOSED to be) 1. The Columbia blue is, to the general masses, not in their Top 10 colorways for the 11. OG's love it (yes I'm an OG, I had these original back in '96 in HS) but the majority today, it doesn't appeal. My youngest son gets every Christmas 11 drop and these, he was "eh not feeling them". 2. I think the hype or excitement got destroyed by the WAY TOO EARLY announcement we are getting the Gamma 11 back next Christmas. For a lot of people who are mass collectors or buyers or those who pick and budget throughout the year, or even casual fans who maybe just want 1 pair of 11's in their closet and don't buy EVERY one, the Gammas appeal more. People have been BEGGING for those to return. And knowing they are I think a lot of people over looked these and just said "I'm good I'll wait" and just passed on them.
Can we talk bout how expensive these shoes are! I remember when they dropped yrs ago I believe they were $185 now $230?? Why is no one talkin bout this?
supposedly the Gamma's are going to release in 2025. I don't wear 11s because they just aren't breathable enough but I will try and get the Gamma's if they actually do release in 2025.
The patent leather is way too thin and has been a problem on the more recent 11s unfortunately. It makes the shoe feel extremely cheap and flimsy. Like ya said, rep like
Uhhh… As “crazy” as it might sound…Nike is actually in the BUSINESS of making money 🫠 At $230 a pop, plus family sizing, they stand to make ALOT of money…
Yea I agree with you on the lower patent leather look. I passed this release because of that reason. I hate the high patent leather, I don’t care that it’s how the OGs were. This release is actually higher patent leather on the OGs… Nike stop with the high patent leather!!!!🤬🙏🏼
ive been very disappointed with the quality as well of the past few pairs that I have gotten. got a random spot of white paint of the leather of the black cement threes
I was just about to get the lows but I think I’ll get both People complaining about shoes now but to me it’s never been better I have almost every shoe I’ve ever wanted
Two pairs I ordered, one had a crooked tongue, the other had a crooked 23 on the back. Materials are ass. They are both going back. Besides, my 2014s are still in good condition
Lately I've been getting Jordans I've been wanting since I was a kid. This year i got the 13 playoffs and 14 black toe. As beautiful has 11s are as a model, i didn't really feel the desire to get a pair. I liked how clean these are, but at the same time meh
What happened is 2020-2022 sneakers became a fashion trend for everyday people with the boom of TikTok because of covid. The trend is over and all of those people are all wearing uggs now. Sneakers are back to being on shelves again like they were 5 years ago. Also, this colorway isn't highly sought after in December because it's an all white shoe. Seems like Nike and Jordan need to go back to season colorways like the old days.
Should have been pushed back to spring or summer at best all star weekend worst season to drop this shoe Nike definitely dropped the ball with this one
Its just straight disrespect when Jordan Brand puts on a price tag of 230 USD and they do not make shoes with better materials. I sure as hell wouldn’t spend that much on them. They look cheap! I still have my originals from 1996.
Price is not justified. Sneakerheads who are willing to spend that much have decreased. They can no longer do whatever they want and sell out. Law of supply and demand. They need to lower the prices. Did not get one yet. Will wait for them to go on sale or reach the outlets.
Hey let me know about that giveaway! I’m your size and I’m debating on picking up a pair next week on my day off😂 my first pair of 11s in the light blue color way goes hard
I got a strong feeling if these sold out heskicks would keep this sneaker...even with sub par materials. Too many of y'all are so "reseller" indoctrinated that a sneaker is a "flop" if it sits. And in turn this affects your perception or review of a sneaker...trash herd mentality. 1. A sneaker selling out shouldn't matter...this is good it's sitting. If you're actually going to wear it...buy it. 2. Reimagined legend blue 11s with that tanned white would be horrible. The attraction is that crispy white lol. Yeah the ageing process is going to happen...but let it happen naturally.
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Why is it crazy to be able to pick up a sneaker you want. This is actually normal completely selling out is not normal
Yes people have been fooled so long by resellers that they don’t even realize that its almost back to the way it should be.
I know right... Only in the world of sneakers is it looked at as weird to be able to go to the store and just buy a shoe you want without having to deal with the BS of resellers.
It’s just a bit crazy for this particular colorway because when this last released in 2014, people were actually getting killed over these. Of course that’s an extreme that we hope never ever happens again, but seeing these sit was the opposite extreme, like a “gotta see it to believe it” kind of feeling.
When this dropped originally it wasn't sitting as long as these were. The original Jordan 11 moved like Tickle Me elmo.
True! I walked into a Nike store 2 weeks after the AJ3 Black Cement were released. They still had stock and stock in my size. Normal is being able to go into a store and buying sneakers. The resale market is dead, thank goodness. I hate resellers LOL.
I remember wanting these in 2014. Finally able to get a pair 10 years later and I enjoyed being able to walk into the mall and picking these up with no issues
Exactly! The way it should be
Yo ! Your supposed to be able to go to the store and buy the shoes you want. Not this reseller bullshit. You kids 😢 got it all fucked up.
Everything in fashion/sneakers dies down. The hype on Jordan’s isn’t what they used to be for many reasons. The younger crowd never got to see Jordan play so it’s not as special to them as it used to be, retail increase has made it not even worth the time to try and resell, and overall Jordan’s aren’t it right now. For people like me who love the sneaker game this era of it is great.
100% agree with you. The past 10 years, it was these young kids who had never seen jordan play but were just on the hype train and getting their online bots to buy a dozen pairs and then sell them at a 4x markup. But for those kids, jordans arent special to them like it was for us so the hype died.
So now the real ones can get whatever pair they want now. I was finally able to walk into the mall, see the sneakers in person, try them on, and cop the black cement 3s, the jordan 4 Fears, and white grey cement 3 all in the past month and im so happy with them.
💯 I agree ☝️
I feel like Jordan's, at least 1-14 will be this crazy thing were they exist into the future and even beings from other planets or whatever come here to earth to get Jordans because they're so well known through the solar system. In other developing countries Jordans are hugely popular even where basketball isn't ever played. Like some people won't even think about Michael Jordan being a basketball player but they love the shoes.
Buying sneakers has nothing to do with actually seeing the player play..... do you know how many people have Jordan's that can't tell you mj played for the bulls..... Jordan's are just popular and that popularity is dying down
@@patrickr5692 You're saying the same thing he said....except your wrong about the sneaker having no ties to actual fans. Real fans are part of the fan base of that shoe, they are the ones who created the hype. People like you just followed along and ruined it, Patrick...
These are WAY better material than my 2001 and 2014 pair. The high leather is the classic retro way too
Right? He big trippin
2001 way better
I beg to differ. The patent leather on the 2024 is thinner than on my 2014 pair. That’s the only thing I don’t like.
Yeah like what is he on?
I got the 2014 ones and it has a defect and i ordered them on Nike and they gave me a credit for the issue. 🤦🏽♀️
I Passed on these. First pair of 11's that I haven't tried for in 4-5 years. No need to buy another shoe that I'm not going to wear.
Went wouldn't you wear them!? That's crazy. This generation is strange
@@kevincharles1983you did not get the point lol… he saying why would he buy them for no reason of not wearing.. the point is to wear them 😅
Wow. Thats definitely atypical response to what the company is putting out. Hope they realize enough to pay attention to comments like this. For sure.
@@kevincharles1983not crazy at all… if bro collection looks like mines we literally can’t wear them all. Of course you keep a couple in rotation but most stay in the box/cases. For example it had been over a year and a half since I looked at my Jordan 11 low legend blue’s.. only reason I did was to compare them to this release.
I felt this, I’m down to like 30 pairs after having close to 60 last year. A realization hit that I’m just spending money on shit I might have the time to wear once because I have too many options and not enough time. 30 still might be too much tbh
The one thing this year‘s legend blue that is actually better than past OG re-releases is the midsole. It’s much softer and squishy than my others. The last re-issues of the bred and Concord are much more firm. I can actually feel the cushioned air unit inside. Definitely more bouncy and comfortable. I also feel like the patent leather may be a bit thinner on the legend blue. It looks like it’s going to want to crease in some weird places that will not be aesthetically pleasing after they’ve broken in. I really only go after the OG‘s so I don’t have any other ones to compare them to like the gratitudes or anything.
I'm glad people slept on these. I walked into my mall Saturday and it was an easy cop......
The way you feel about these Jordan 11s is the same way I felt about the Jordan 3 Black Cement. That's why I passed on the black cements.
I remember the original drop in 96’ and I was still in kids sizes. I can’t remember if they had them in that size but I do remember my older brother got them and I always loved them. I was sick when he dawned them. I always took care of my sneakers. I never owned this colorway even though it might be my favorite. $230 is absolutely insane for sweat shop shoes. The resale game destroyed sneaker game forever.
The black cement 3’s didn’t sell out right away. If that’s not the smoking gun that the market is setting down…
Big fax 💯I copped a pair this past Friday at my Nike store and I copped the black toe 14’s too
@@arielalvarez5543Dame the black toes are still around? What size shoe you wear?
I’m not hearing no one’s opinion on materials except Nightwing. It’s real leather and patent just not what you guys want the artificial tumble
Ye, I trust weartesters with my life
Wear testers always 100
The materials used on this one aren't even close to what they were on past releases. That's probably the main reason why I passed on these. Still a good looking shoe, just wasn't feeling em this time around.
Glad you were able to get these 11 Columbias which are the best J's imo. Love your Shirt! Paying homage to the Master!! 🐉 Thanks for reviewing my fave J's
Merry Christmas! 🎄🎁 (Really nice you're shopping shoes for Wifey ❤)
got these off of SNKRS, got them in hand, hated the materials and the quality, returned them the next day
We are broke thats what happened 😂
Original general releases were a lower cut patent leather. Jordan's actual 11's he wore on court were the higher cut patent leather. So when I bought all the original colorways back in 1996, they all were lower cut patent leather. I prefer the higher cut patent leather!! They look more premium IMHO
I’m def feeling the saturation. I camped out for the 2014 Columbia’s and have always gotten the Christmas 11s. My black cement 3s had quality issues probably due to jordan brand pumping out 1 billion pairs of every hyped shoe so they get rich, while neglecting material quality and QC. That paired with every person I see walking around with the same shoes on, takes sort of the luster out of it to me. $230 is crazy for these with the materials
Pair that with a regular box they put no effort into.
I remember getting lucky with the raffle for the 2014 Columbias cause I was in HS and my parents would NOT let me camp out (they remembered the concord situation) 💀 times really changed and I’m here for it
Thats why u never cop GR shoes. Everybody will be looking like you
My question is… is the paten leather as thin as the gratitude 11s? Those were sooo thin they crease within a few wears
Dunks and Jordan 1’s only thing saving Nike right now.
Love the 11s but never been a big fan of mostly white based shoes so it was never on my list. maybe on sale I'll consider it haha
Tbh, at first I was like damn the quality sucks, but damn they look so good. I wore mine at the mall with hours of walking and shopping with my kids. They are comfortable. Especially changing the laces to legend blue. They pop more.
Jordan have the audacity to increase price every year amd yet the material quality is trash each and every year. I would buy this if it will go on sale not paying full price on these
For retros, If an og colour way is available online or in store for retail or sale, I'll buy one.
The price is insane
I think they are so clean. I love em.
also the box. they got super cheap now with the regular boxes opposed to the sliding out box with shoe trees and stuff.
0:41 Carbon paper has been around for some years now with the 11’s
I think this guy is going to bring all his sneakers into the afterlife 😂😂😂
Here in Australia these will be at the outlets. So will the black cements.
Full retail price on these here is straight insanity.
Def look like synthetic leather! You are the first reviewer to point that out!😊
I had the original in 96. Was my favorite 11
These sold out in my area. Cannot find them unless you want to pay way over what retail was.
I bought 3 pairs 😂 can’t pass up
waiting for them to go on discounts
Nike is dying. No innovation, bad quality materials, outsourced labor. I'll keep buying New Balance MiUS/UK models.
Same. But we gotta chill out, let folks keep buying Nike.
Quality and price, count me out
I go to stockX if anything. Usually 25-30% price cut
Thanks
Good luck with that😂
had to purchase on GOAT didn't hit on SNKRS for the first time and found it really odd, traveling the US so can't go in store if I wanted
I sold my pair the year with the face box. The patent leather was becoming off-white so it had to go
Might get another pair
Not paying 230 waiting on a sale
Been wanting to get these since 01. Finally able to get them
been collecting for years... had the 2014 pair and loved em.. but different times.. didnt even try for em.. weird
i MIGHT get the gamma's this year though if those are the holiday release. Prob because i never had them
I passed on them too. My last pair the uppers yellowed badly.
I passed on the initial drop and im waiting for a used pair or if its new for less than 200
I want them, but I had to buy the solefly 12s, phantom 12s and blueberry first… got them all minus the blue berrys. Maybe I’ll get the legend 11s before the 12s
Happy holidays love the video. It’s good that if someone wants a pair they can get a pair. It’s not so good that the materials are so cheap the brand needs to do better. I don’t think the masses want vintage looking Jordan 11s but next year will be interesting will the gammas be purchased will the rare air 11s be purchased too? I bought these because my 2014 pair needs to be retired lol 😂
Wasn’t able to get them when they first hit but I definitely got em this round!!!❤🔥
I knew this was coming but I got my hands on them , way did different from the 2014. The patent leather is way different from the 2014
And i got mine. Took 15 min on the nike app
The materials not being great sucks, but I really don't want to wait another 10 years for them to release again.
They’re sittinv cuz we’ve reached a point where everyones pretty much wearing whatever shoe they want. From time ppl are westing Asics without getting laughed should tell you this.
You forgot 1996… but yeah, the high patent leather is OG bro…
I passed on them again. I’m not a fan of the way they do the milky sole and the patent leather being high. I’ve also slowed down on coping everything bc I retired soon and just don’t have the space.
These are $320 aud over here. They're sitting cos of the cost. Ridiculous pricing.
Nobody buying Jordan's and Dunk's anymore. I've seen these, the BC3's and plenty of Jordans at the outlet. Even Nike's "trendy shoe" the Vomero 5 are heavily discounted.
I wanted these bad as ive been taking ls lately, and missed the last time around. I was five minutes late to the drop and missed again. Its so hard to get sz 13
I bought the 2014 11's but sold them right away. The last 11's I enjoyed rwas the anniversarys.
This pair didnt even bother me.
Pass for me- all white in that specific model- but of course in black or classic blk toe... yes.
Economy, all white shoe, quality, price point. Prices keep goin up, materials keep goin down. Nike on a downfall lately. And the 3s were unnaceptable, i have black spots on the white exterior, any real compagny woulda recalled them.
I had the ‘14 release and the quality was terrible. Patent was cracking two years after buying, so I couldn’t imagine paying more for worse materials. 🤷🏻♂️ Worst part about it is the breds I rock from ‘12 are still going strong after 10x the wear. Crazy how fast the quality and cost continue to climb in opposition for some of these flagship models.
I still wear the 94 tiempo Chicago colorway with injection phylon released in 2014. Think they're kangaroo leather of something. Super high quality but unfortunately having issues with the glue used on the midsole and outsole. Both shoes. Its just falling off so I had to put crazy glue but other than that its ok. Seems like your glue situation has held up pretty well.
it is pretty insane to see this partcular color sitting before xmas..... Like in the past few years those were not 1996 OG color. But this one right here, worn by Mike in the all star game .... well, at least I didnt get a pair. I still have my Concord 2018 and Bred 2019 sitting here and old space jam 2016 pretty worn. Have all those that I love.
I just bought them i was on the fence after I returned my black cement 3s they had bad QC there are plenty of these sitting at $230 there should be no QC issues maybe nike should move labor back to the us QC would be better im thinking about retiring from nike based solely on horrible QC and most of 2025 releases are limited which is making my decision easier
I started to past on the legend blues but when I seen them in the hand change my mind and I whine up coping them 🤣🤣🤣
I think it’s just Jordan brand releasing shoes at the worst times of the year, I essentially bought these and can’t wear them until next year spring or summer, I feel like if these would’ve dropped in the warmer months it’d be a instant sell out(even though they technically did sell out) there’s plenty shoes that they released that would’ve performed better if they just released them earlier, another example is the diffused blue Jordan 11 that released at the end of summer, should’ve released in spring, even the blueberry 12 should’ve came out earlier.
I'm fairly new to the sneaker world so I don't much buy into OG colourways/hype/history etc. also, being an older guy I buy what I feel comfortable wearing, these are so far outside of my wheel house. It was an easy pass for me.
I do think these 11s look nice though, I just couldn't wear them
Has long as ppl get the shoe retail from a store everyone should be happy
A positive note on the legend blue/columbia 11.. it actually looks good on this shoe! Not sure on the quality. At this point I don’t even believe the carbon fiber shank is real LOL
I always hated the icy blue outsoles. I know it is to prevent yellowing as the sole goes grey/green instead of piss yellow. But I prefer milky outsole like the gratitudes have. The icy blue ruins the Space Jams 2016 which could be the best 11, and really ruins the Carmine 6s making it look like a flea market shoe.
I think 2 things lead to these being more available than normal. (Which let me preface, is GREAT, because this is how it is SUPPOSED to be)
1. The Columbia blue is, to the general masses, not in their Top 10 colorways for the 11. OG's love it (yes I'm an OG, I had these original back in '96 in HS) but the majority today, it doesn't appeal. My youngest son gets every Christmas 11 drop and these, he was "eh not feeling them".
2. I think the hype or excitement got destroyed by the WAY TOO EARLY announcement we are getting the Gamma 11 back next Christmas. For a lot of people who are mass collectors or buyers or those who pick and budget throughout the year, or even casual fans who maybe just want 1 pair of 11's in their closet and don't buy EVERY one, the Gammas appeal more. People have been BEGGING for those to return. And knowing they are I think a lot of people over looked these and just said "I'm good I'll wait" and just passed on them.
Can we talk bout how expensive these shoes are! I remember when they dropped yrs ago I believe they were $185 now $230?? Why is no one talkin bout this?
supposedly the Gamma's are going to release in 2025. I don't wear 11s because they just aren't breathable enough but I will try and get the Gamma's if they actually do release in 2025.
The patent leather is way too thin and has been a problem on the more recent 11s unfortunately. It makes the shoe feel extremely cheap and flimsy. Like ya said, rep like
Uhhh…
As “crazy” as it might sound…Nike is actually in the BUSINESS of making money 🫠
At $230 a pop, plus family sizing, they stand to make ALOT of money…
I wanted these, but money has been kinda tight especially with the holodays. So i didnt see these as a must buy
Yea I agree with you on the lower patent leather look. I passed this release because of that reason. I hate the high patent leather, I don’t care that it’s how the OGs were. This release is actually higher patent leather on the OGs… Nike stop with the high patent leather!!!!🤬🙏🏼
72-10 11s best colorway 🎉❤ honorable mentions bred, and cherries
I decided to cop these too haha
ive been very disappointed with the quality as well of the past few pairs that I have gotten. got a random spot of white paint of the leather of the black cement threes
Yeah I passed on these, theres just too many releases now bro, and for $220+? Most collectors/sneakerheads are selective now
I was just about to get the lows but I think I’ll get both People complaining about shoes now but to me it’s never been better I have almost every shoe I’ve ever wanted
Two pairs I ordered, one had a crooked tongue, the other had a crooked 23 on the back. Materials are ass. They are both going back. Besides, my 2014s are still in good condition
They were a must cop lol
I remember this dude retired in 2012 and is still making videos. lol
CDP's were the first holiday 11's, with a special Taxi 12. lol
Lately I've been getting Jordans I've been wanting since I was a kid. This year i got the 13 playoffs and 14 black toe. As beautiful has 11s are as a model, i didn't really feel the desire to get a pair. I liked how clean these are, but at the same time meh
What happened is 2020-2022 sneakers became a fashion trend for everyday people with the boom of TikTok because of covid. The trend is over and all of those people are all wearing uggs now. Sneakers are back to being on shelves again like they were 5 years ago. Also, this colorway isn't highly sought after in December because it's an all white shoe. Seems like Nike and Jordan need to go back to season colorways like the old days.
I passed on it. not a big fan of J11 whites. That white gloss is too fancy for me
Its back to normal lol
Low cut patent leather was always ugly, and not og. I never picked up a pair cuz i didnt like them. Didnt start coppin 11's till after 2016
Should have been pushed back to spring or summer at best all star weekend worst season to drop this shoe Nike definitely dropped the ball with this one
I got two pair idc about others liking em on not honestly
Its just straight disrespect when Jordan Brand puts on a price tag of 230 USD and they do not make shoes with better materials. I sure as hell wouldn’t spend that much on them. They look cheap! I still have my originals from 1996.
I bought 5 pairs
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Price is not justified. Sneakerheads who are willing to spend that much have decreased. They can no longer do whatever they want and sell out. Law of supply and demand. They need to lower the prices. Did not get one yet. Will wait for them to go on sale or reach the outlets.
Hey let me know about that giveaway! I’m your size and I’m debating on picking up a pair next week on my day off😂 my first pair of 11s in the light blue color way goes hard
Columbia blues are okay. I prefer and am waiting for the jordan 14 ferrari and carbon fiber coming out in 2025.
Ngl jb cut corners this drop toe box was never this soft
I bet you if it had the slide out box it would have sold out
Still have the lows 9/10 condition
Was going to cop them in the store, but the quality sucks, they’re more like replicas of the OGs
I got a strong feeling if these sold out heskicks would keep this sneaker...even with sub par materials. Too many of y'all are so "reseller" indoctrinated that a sneaker is a "flop" if it sits. And in turn this affects your perception or review of a sneaker...trash herd mentality.
1. A sneaker selling out shouldn't matter...this is good it's sitting. If you're actually going to wear it...buy it.
2. Reimagined legend blue 11s with that tanned white would be horrible. The attraction is that crispy white lol. Yeah the ageing process is going to happen...but let it happen naturally.
How about ADILETTE lumia