Hey Guys! Starting off the work week right around here, geeking out over some Jordan Brand lineage. Let us know what you think of Chris' pick up down below. And as always, thanks for watching!
Where do you buy your shoes? I've been looking for the nike air mid strong (blue/black with a yellow bubble) I know that Chris webber would wear them when he was with the warriors. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Btw love your show boss. We are kinda in the same era of shoe appreciation.
I remember those I love the original with the unc bottoms they were clean, I always wanted nike to come out with a black and white pair (like the retros you shown) but when I seen them in person and tried them on they just weren't the same and I really couldn't point out why at the time until you actually got in detail about it like the leathers and everything not being as good and it made sense to me and made me realize why I didn't like them like how I did the originals
@@QuinnBJones INDEED THEY DO! I actually enjoy watching their HONEST n THROUGH thoughts on Throwback Classics and New Sneakers!!! They are THE BEST!!!!
@@lazarorodriguez5161 Without a doubt they are the best...I love how they go down memory lane and bring up great stories that we can relate to and give the shoes a form of life all their own
@@QuinnBJones You hit right on the head, sometimes I went to get out of the sneaker game(been in it since 2003) but they’re videos are so well put and THE HONESTY that CHRIS has on the whether the material or design and history of the shoe is what I LOVE THE MOST about his channel. The stories down memory lane is plus, but it’s him actually giving a shit is what I love. If you checked out the video on the knock off AJ 1 Travis Scott and his opinion I completely agree with on how the brands allow this to happen is their fault. And Jodi’s input on what they could do to make it better. They mesh great together Good balance. Also, educating the youth on what being a SNEAKERHEAD is all about!!! When he breaking out those Eastbay pictures from the 90’s smh 🤦♂️ WHOA 😳!!!! But yeah man I discovered their channel about two years ago, he’s been on RUclips for 10 years now. Love the PROGRESSION!!!! Much Love and Respect To Weartesters!
These videos are my favorite I love seeing you cop old grails, I recently copped a grail myself an OG pair of 18s(and they are wearable) so I know it is the best feeling
I LOVE the 18s, I got a pair of the CDPs a year ago, fire. More recently I got a pair of college blue 17s, suitcase and all. Both were my grails, so glad I have them.
I do enjoy your stories in regards to the shoes you originally had and wanted. And it’s great that you do that as well as the reviews of all new and old. I will tell you that I had the Jordan 1’s, white and grey and I own a pair of 34’s, never had a pair in between them but have loved the shoes, so I think it’s great how you review so many different Jordan’s.. great job.
The moment chris pulls out and introducing the team shoes 🤤.. it brings back the sadness and pain during my HS days. Because we are so broke that only my parents can buy me a knock off jordan shoes.. I remember one of my batchmate that time is wearing a jumpman pro and ask if i can try it.. even though it was a half size smaller i still able to squeeze my feet in.. Keep the jordan team retro reviews coming bro..
FYI, I am an OG collector. Started collecting in 1991 after the Chicago Bulls won their first championship. That deadstock pair that I sold you was an extra pair I had. I wore my other original pair to the point it just damn fall apart one day with the dreaded sole separation from the upper. Still have a pair of the original black and white colorway. It's in very good shape but, not deadstock.
LOL I watch your videos all the time, but i hardly EVER comment on RUclips videos. Your experience with your parents and just how much our sneaker histories align is crazy to me lol. My parents would NEVER buy me a shoe unless i sold them on it like you did exactly haha. You do a great job Chris keep it up.
This made me realize how young am I.. lol Flashes of my High School days!! You nailed it Chris. Didn't like it much back then coz the signature Js are always the apple, but you're right. when you broke and you need a J on your feet, these Jordan Teams are the IT kicks.
The Rolls On The Back Of Forest Whitaker's Bald Head Or The Ribbed Foreskin For Her Pleasure. LMFAO 🤣😂😆 I Love This Channel. Not Only Is It Educational But Also Low-Key A Comedy Channel!!! Keep Up The Fantastic Content!!!
Loved this video. I was 13 in 97 when Brand Jordan first began and loved the Team 1 and the various clothing items and other products that came out. I had the Michigan/Cal color myself. I even followed that up with a pair of Team 2s which I DESTROYED while working at my first job at an ice cream place. The 1990s were the greatest era in sneakers, a time when even the take downs were fantastic.
I love that you talk about these Team Js. In late 90s I didn't even understand the concept of Team Js vs Signature model. So I would get 12s and 13s and Team Js and just considered them Jordan's. I was in a Nike Outlet in 99 and they actually had a ton of team Js. These 1st Team Js were there, not sure the colorway. The Jumpman Pros. I ended up finding 14 Oxidized Green and got them and the Pros and didn't get these. But its great to see you talking about these. Nobody else even knows the history of them. This is why you are the best. Appreciate it and hope you have more vids like these.
"even though I don't agree with what she said, she's right..." love it man...sometimes, I get to remember more what Jodi said near the end of the video and how Chris reacts to it than what the whole video is actually about...more power to you guys!!!!
Awwwwwww man!!!! Congrats dude!! Seeing that shoe brings me back. Those were the days when JB would drop so much experimental stuff and personally a lot of them were hot, because you can tell where some of the influences are pulled from but it’s it’s own thing. Those were also one of my favorites....along with the Eddie Jones line! Watching a young Ray Allen destroy teams in those shoes were special! ❤️🌶💯💯✊🏽👐🏽 Side note....It’s always ribbed for her pleasure. People that don’t get that are just selfish! 🤣🤣
Back my my high school days, I would buy Retros and Teams. Rock the Retros in schools and play in the Teams for game. I had the B’Loyals and the Jordan 9.5.
Yessir. Had the B’Loyals in the bred colorway cause i thought they’d never retro 6s again. And had the laney 9.5s. Also had a pair of 12.5s. Still have all those til this day 😂
It’s so crazy how much the shape of these changed throughout the years. I didn’t grow up with the original team Jordan’s and so, my only exposure to them was through the retro rereleases where the silhouette is a lot chunkier. The originals look so cool in comparison in my opinion.
Chris that's so awesome I love it you just took me back to my highschool days.. We grow up in the same era when you wanted a shoe you went to the store & just got it off the shelf..it sucks it's the way it is now with everything selling out..those good old days are done..great review the (goat) of sneaker you tube love you Guy's.. Keep grinding as always..
The jump man pro in the black with the blue outsole was our teams shoe in middle school. I didn’t have a lot of money growing up so a teammates parent helped my mom get my pair. Love that shoe and it means so much to me because of that story. No one looked down on me just my team was there to help. It’s a very fond memory.
I remember seeing those.. Derek Anderson was my favorite player atm for the Cavs.. I wanted them but was too poor to afford... my justification of being a sneaker head..
I love watching your videos particularly to hear both of your perspectives. All of the jumpans you showed brought back some nostalgic memories. Every one of them I either had or someone in my circle did while I was a kid. However when your wife speaks she does not based on nostalgia but rather from a fresh and honest perspective. Because some of the retro sneakers like these and the reebok answers do not have a story to it for her her honest dislike of them makes me question if they really stood the test of time or is it just nostalgic for me.
LOVE the original Jordan teams. They were genuinely as good as the mainline model but with the mass in mind. These Jumpman/Jordan team models were sometimes the testing bed that offered a glimpse of where the brand was trying to go (i.e. Pro Strong vs. Pro Quick) so it was very cool to see the releases at the time. Another athlete that came to mind when thinking of being as influential as a brand was Allen Iverson, and I'm sure Chris can do another episode (or better yet, 10) on the Question/Answer line.
I am really glad you were able to get your pair.Always really liked the Team jordan line up and the initial athletes associated with them made it even more special
I totally feel you, especially when you flash that pair of bred jumpman, dat was my holy grail. Performance was excellent and back then, I only owned a AJ8 bcos the signature line was too expensive. But the jumpman though cheaper, gave me my best years on outdoor courts. Thanks for allowing me to catch a glimpse of it
Eddie Jones was my man when he hooped for the Lakers. These shoes just bring it back for me. I have a whole book dedicated to Eddie Jones basketball cards. One of the best finishers at the rim of his time, only stunted by a stud that came 2 years after him by the name of Kobe “Bean” Bryant, but no one knows who he is. #RIPMamba Thanks for sharing these pickups Nightwing/Chris!
When I see these shoes, it instantly takes me back to the days of when those Polo and Tommy Hilfiger windbreaker jackets were everywhere. Days of PSX, playing the RPGs that are now classics, Golden Eye, WCW/NWO Revenge. Man, what a time to be alive in those days! Whoooo!
I rock only Jordan Team lines back in my highschool days. Because that's the only Jordans my Dad could afford, not Jordan signature lines. And they were greattttt!
Man! Takin me back. I was never into those team Jordan’s all that much, I just didn’t like the shape, you called them sleek, but to me they are kinda bubbly and bulky, but I absolutely loved the jumpman pro and pro quick. So dope! Those were exciting times for a young sneaker head and Jordan fan.
So much of the draw of the original Jordan line was the storytelling and career highlights and achievements and personal touches wrapped in the shoe....I can remember when these first came out I was in high school and they were good....a nice silhouette and all but they just didn't go to the lengths with telling the story like they had with the premier Jordan line. I did like that these came in some different colors....especially the green Vin Bakers and etc....def. loved the Jumpman Pros! Also the original Jordan T-Runners were also amazing!
My son just recently bought the UNC retro team 1. I told him that I was actually jealous cause I wanted the Team 1 when I was in high school but never could get them.
Man, that recap really brought me back. I think I may be 2 or 3 years older than you and I couldn't afford any of these, or any Jordan's for that matter, back then. Had the 12's though which were given to me for my birthday.
Thanks for schooling this new generation. This is what got you in the game back in the day. Now kids get roasted for wearing certain Jordans and it baffles me. When I was growing up as long as you had name brand shoes you were good.
97 98 was my Junior year of high school..I worked my first job that summer of 97. I bought so many shoes and only have a few regretful purchases. This shoe was one of them. Mind you I had so many I kept rotating..I think I may have had this shoe, the black colorway, and within 2 or 3 months the midsole ripped. Other regretful purchases were the Barry Sanders, the turf outsole made my feet hurt while delegating them to being my work shoe. Also the Penny 3. I liked the shoe for the most part but maybe it's just me but it made my feet sweat so much. However it's wild to look back in that 2 3 year window and see how much I bought that I still have love for today. The Pippin 2 for me was super slept on. So durable and comfortable.
There is SO MUCH that went through my mind in that 11 minute video I don’t know where to start. 1) Holy Grail is NOT an exaggeration. For me anyway. 2) Between my brother and I we owned all of the OG colourways over a span of 3 years. Just kept looking for them on eBay after the old pair wore out. 3) this shoe is the reason I became a fan of Kenyon Martin. I bought the black with white toes and it was the team shoe of the Cincinnati Bearcats and KMart was their best player at the time. 4) still have my email exchange (in the most non-Stan, “old emails that I never delete” kind of way) with one Nightwing2303 from Feb of 2013. Discussing whether or not he knew if these would be retro’d... Congrats on getting a pair of ogs Chris, and thanks for the video.
Those were great to hoop in! Loved ballin' in them! I had them in the Michigan colorway. And speaking of those Vin Bakers, those were tanks for real! I actually really liked my team 2s. They were again good to hoop in! Man, you make me remember alot of forgotten kicks I loved.
I had these when they first came out! In the black colour way. I remember the leather being sooooooo soft. Couldn’t afford the actual Air Jordan’s, but more than happy with them.
Yeah I'm with you Chris.. these were dope. I had the shoes and had the gear.. Jordan Brand shooting shirts, tearaway pants too! Haha so fresh. Thanks for the video, awesome to look back. Wish they'd retro these again
I do like the shoes with sentimental reasons. The story behind them really makes them beautiful. I remember when I got my first job. Was so crappy, with the last paycheck I said screw it and I got myself a pair of Jordan 1 mids. I still own that pair, now after 4 years are trash, the bottom is in a really bad shape and probably they are gonna go this year. I do love my SB Dunks, Blazer and Air Forces, but that plastic symphony of a shoe will always have a special place in my heart.
A grail, to me, is something that elicits a great memory. For me it's 2 shoes, ironically both from Converse, the Run 'N Slam in the Phoenix color way (which I owned but were ruined in a flood) and the Aero Slam 2s (the ones that had LJs gold tooth on the bottom). My mom had to return them because there was a functionality error with the lace shroud and the cheap plastic "teeth" that kept snapping off.
I love this shoe as much as you do! I couldn’t get a pair back in the day for the same reasons as you. Recently bought 2 pairs off Champs Sports website , they are currently on sale . Black and white pair & the blue white (not baby blue) . If the flint colorway drops in price even more , I will cop ! Thankful as you are for this “bastard of a retro”
I love when we get a journey back to late 90s Jordan team shoes. I was wearing my Rose 6 and suddenly wanted to change to my Jumpman Team II. Awesome video!
My first Jordan, ever. Pops surprised me with my first pair of shoes over $100 and out came these from the box. After that was the Reebok Answer 4, thank you for the nostalgic ride down memory lane.
I had the Jordan team 2s in blue in high school. Loved them! You may even remember me rocking them for bball. We went to the same school. Love the channel! It was awesome stumbling upon it and thinking... this guy looks familiar.
I had to pick up the black pair last year because it was a grail to me. Disappointed by the retro but copped at a discount and wanted them since they originally dropped. I think Longley and Kukuc both rocked these as well. Classic shoe to me and still excited to rock once spring comes.
Bruh, my very first pair of Js was the white cement 4s. I was a freshman in high school. My single mom cut me deal: she said she'd "pay for 1 shoe but I'd have pay for the other shoe." Translation: I had to come up with half the money. I worked my butt off to get the money. They were $129.99 at Modells and I had to go a 1/2 size up but I didn't care. I wore them all year and kept them pristine. And that was our deal (annually) until one day she said you gotta buy them yourself. Fast forward: the first Js I bought myself were the Pro Strong. LOVE Weartesters! Peace.
Always loved those shoes, and geeked out whenever I see MJ's teammates wear them in actual games. Congrats on you grail score, Chris, and again for the trip looking back at the time when being a young sneakerhead meant doing chores for a pair you'd actually wear, not relying on bots & constantly asking "how much would it resell for?".
Nostalgia hit with that UNC colorway! Big bro used to have em, passed em down to me when they were BEAT. Ruined em trying to spray paint them back to life 😫
Back in the day I had the black team shoe with the white panel on the inner foot. Very good shoe! My first Jordan was the aqua 8’s. My parents finally broke down and got them for me after years of begging. I first started with wanting the infrared 6’s, didn’t get them, then begged for the raptor 7s, then finally I got the aqua8s. Luckily I’ve been able to get retros of the last infrared 6and aqua 8, still been waiting on those raptor 7s though. Every year I keep thinking maybe this will be the year, come on JB, i’m 40 years old now I need those Raptor 7’s. But then comes the whole challenge of trying to actually get my hands on the damn shoes. 🙄. I love what you guys do, see ya on the next one ✌🏼.
Those are beautiful - I couldn’t afford these when they came out, but got the retro (in a different colorway) last time. The shape was different but I was just so glad to finally have a pair! I didn’t realize there was a huge material difference - kills me that they used to use higher grade materials but just won’t nowadays
I had these in elementary and was my first pair of Jordans. I have the black white and red ones. After my mom seen how I took care of these I got the playoff 12s (black and white 12s as we knew them) when the first came out.
Yes! That era of Jordan Brand was one of the best runs of basketball shoes ever. When Nike was focusing on showing tech, and there we're really great designs that time too, Jordan Brand had the coolness factor. It's just the way they look on court, much more understated and with finesse. Almost as if you prance on the court rather than jog when you were Jordans, exudes elegance. The colorways and color blocking were on point too. In terms of design that time Nike was a mad scientist, Jordan Brand was an artist and Adidas was somewhere in between. Love, love, love that era of Jordan Brand!
Ron Harper, Toni kukoc, Scott Burrell were some that wore this team shoe. I was very very fortunate to have my mom buy me Jordan’s (even though looking back, we didn’t have the money) but I would’ve loved these. Now I work for Nike about and can get discounts on most sneakers. Love the 90’s basketball and sneakers.
I was working at footlocker when Jordan brand came out. The only people that copped these where 10-15 year olds who’s parents wouldn’t buy them actual Air Jordan sneakers. I rarely saw anyone over those ages who bought anything from Jordan brand. They were looked down upon in the DMV
I had the Michigan's back in 97'. I just thought they were super clean. Loved theses. Only team shoe or non-signature line shoe I liked other than the OG trunners.
Hey Guys! Starting off the work week right around here, geeking out over some Jordan Brand lineage. Let us know what you think of Chris' pick up down below. And as always, thanks for watching!
The Team Jordan Shar Pei? lol
Where do you buy your shoes? I've been looking for the nike air mid strong (blue/black with a yellow bubble) I know that Chris webber would wear them when he was with the warriors. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Btw love your show boss. We are kinda in the same era of shoe appreciation.
@@armandojuarez3027 Try Ebay bro
I remember those I love the original with the unc bottoms they were clean, I always wanted nike to come out with a black and white pair (like the retros you shown) but when I seen them in person and tried them on they just weren't the same and I really couldn't point out why at the time until you actually got in detail about it like the leathers and everything not being as good and it made sense to me and made me realize why I didn't like them like how I did the originals
If TEAM JORDANS were considered the "CHAPS POLO LINE"; I'll say this: EVERYBODY WORE THESE WITH PRIDE, WITHOUT A CARE. IN THE WORLD!
Came for my history lesson
You made the RIGHT DECISION
Chris & Jodi know their s#!t💯💯💯
@@QuinnBJones INDEED THEY DO! I actually enjoy watching their HONEST n THROUGH thoughts on Throwback Classics and New Sneakers!!! They are THE BEST!!!!
@@lazarorodriguez5161 Without a doubt they are the best...I love how they go down memory lane and bring up great stories that we can relate to and give the shoes a form of life all their own
@@QuinnBJones You hit right on the head, sometimes I went to get out of the sneaker game(been in it since 2003) but they’re videos are so well put and THE HONESTY that CHRIS has on the whether the material or design and history of the shoe is what I LOVE THE MOST about his channel. The stories down memory lane is plus, but it’s him actually giving a shit is what I love. If you checked out the video on the knock off AJ 1 Travis Scott and his opinion I completely agree with on how the brands allow this to happen is their fault. And Jodi’s input on what they could do to make it better. They mesh great together Good balance. Also, educating the youth on what being a SNEAKERHEAD is all about!!! When he breaking out those Eastbay pictures from the 90’s smh 🤦♂️ WHOA 😳!!!! But yeah man I discovered their channel about two years ago, he’s been on RUclips for 10 years now. Love the PROGRESSION!!!! Much Love and Respect To Weartesters!
A shoe worn by jordan is a shoe worn by jordan, regardless of practice or on court, still is a piece of shoe history 🙌
Wrong....
I love how your Grails are team Jordan 🔥🔥
These videos are my favorite I love seeing you cop old grails, I recently copped a grail myself an OG pair of 18s(and they are wearable) so I know it is the best feeling
I LOVE the 18s, I got a pair of the CDPs a year ago, fire. More recently I got a pair of college blue 17s, suitcase and all. Both were my grails, so glad I have them.
@@caflorero I'm glad that you are happy my dude
The white and black (taxi inspired) colorway is my favorite. Needs a retro asap!
I do enjoy your stories in regards to the shoes you originally had and wanted. And it’s great that you do that as well as the reviews of all new and old. I will tell you that I had the Jordan 1’s, white and grey and I own a pair of 34’s, never had a pair in between them but have loved the shoes, so I think it’s great how you review so many different Jordan’s.. great job.
The moment chris pulls out and introducing the team shoes 🤤.. it brings back the sadness and pain during my HS days. Because we are so broke that only my parents can buy me a knock off jordan shoes..
I remember one of my batchmate that time is wearing a jumpman pro and ask if i can try it.. even though it was a half size smaller i still able to squeeze my feet in..
Keep the jordan team retro reviews coming bro..
My childhood...period. Cinncinati, NC Carolina, Kenyon Martin, Melvin Levett. First thing that come to mind when I see these...90s raised!
Cincinnati with K mart they had all the Js
@@AROUNDDAWAY facts! Nostalgic
I love that this is a grail for you dude. This really shows the depth of your love of the game and sneakers.
I couldn’t afford even the team shoe back in the day.
Ya'll had shoes??? 😂
I wasn't even born to buy the shoe back in the day..
i should be in class rn, but might as well start off the morning right
Glad that I could assist you on purchasing your "Holy Grail". Yes, it was from me.
FYI, I am an OG collector. Started collecting in 1991 after the Chicago Bulls won their first championship. That deadstock pair that I sold you was an extra pair I had. I wore my other original pair to the point it just damn fall apart one day with the dreaded sole separation from the upper. Still have a pair of the original black and white colorway. It's in very good shape but, not deadstock.
LOL I watch your videos all the time, but i hardly EVER comment on RUclips videos. Your experience with your parents and just how much our sneaker histories align is crazy to me lol. My parents would NEVER buy me a shoe unless i sold them on it like you did exactly haha. You do a great job Chris keep it up.
This made me realize how young am I.. lol Flashes of my High School days!! You nailed it Chris. Didn't like it much back then coz the signature Js are always the apple, but you're right. when you broke and you need a J on your feet, these Jordan Teams are the IT kicks.
The Rolls On The Back Of Forest Whitaker's Bald Head Or The Ribbed Foreskin For Her Pleasure. LMFAO 🤣😂😆 I Love This Channel. Not Only Is It Educational But Also Low-Key A Comedy Channel!!! Keep Up The Fantastic Content!!!
Gotta cover up the sneaker in the thumbnail or the kids won’t even click lol. I remember these.
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Loved this video. I was 13 in 97 when Brand Jordan first began and loved the Team 1 and the various clothing items and other products that came out. I had the Michigan/Cal color myself. I even followed that up with a pair of Team 2s which I DESTROYED while working at my first job at an ice cream place. The 1990s were the greatest era in sneakers, a time when even the take downs were fantastic.
I love that you talk about these Team Js. In late 90s I didn't even understand the concept of Team Js vs Signature model. So I would get 12s and 13s and Team Js and just considered them Jordan's. I was in a Nike Outlet in 99 and they actually had a ton of team Js. These 1st Team Js were there, not sure the colorway. The Jumpman Pros. I ended up finding 14 Oxidized Green and got them and the Pros and didn't get these. But its great to see you talking about these. Nobody else even knows the history of them. This is why you are the best. Appreciate it and hope you have more vids like these.
You have the most informative and entertaining sneaker vids ... really appreciate what you guys do... keep doing it!
Thank you 🙏
Sunnyvale Fremont High School days!!! 1997-1999 are the great years for a Jumpman Jordans. We are popular in School just to own one.
"even though I don't agree with what she said, she's right..." love it man...sometimes, I get to remember more what Jodi said near the end of the video and how Chris reacts to it than what the whole video is actually about...more power to you guys!!!!
Awwwwwww man!!!! Congrats dude!! Seeing that shoe brings me back. Those were the days when JB would drop so much experimental stuff and personally a lot of them were hot, because you can tell where some of the influences are pulled from but it’s it’s own thing. Those were also one of my favorites....along with the Eddie Jones line! Watching a young Ray Allen destroy teams in those shoes were special! ❤️🌶💯💯✊🏽👐🏽 Side note....It’s always ribbed for her pleasure. People that don’t get that are just selfish! 🤣🤣
I remember rocking the Jumpmans in high school on the snowy or wet days when you know your regular J’s would get worked over in the weather!
@1:29 - Great shoe indeed, Chris!! Got the blue ones, around when they first came out. 🔥🔥Thank-you for the "take-back!!" 🤚👟😤
this dude is retro heaven!! much love! awesome content and history lesson haha!
Damn what a throwback. This was also my first pair of Js, I could afford the 13s at the time. You described that era of Jordan’s perfectly!
The Jumpman Pro Strong was my very first Jordan I ever bought with my earnings from working at Taco Bueno. Ahhhhhh, the memories.
Back my my high school days, I would buy Retros and Teams. Rock the Retros in schools and play in the Teams for game. I had the B’Loyals and the Jordan 9.5.
Yessir. Had the B’Loyals in the bred colorway cause i thought they’d never retro 6s again. And had the laney 9.5s. Also had a pair of 12.5s. Still have all those til this day 😂
It’s so crazy how much the shape of these changed throughout the years. I didn’t grow up with the original team Jordan’s and so, my only exposure to them was through the retro rereleases where the silhouette is a lot chunkier. The originals look so cool in comparison in my opinion.
Chris that's so awesome I love it you just took me back to my highschool days.. We grow up in the same era when you wanted a shoe you went to the store & just got it off the shelf..it sucks it's the way it is now with everything selling out..those good old days are done..great review the (goat) of sneaker you tube love you Guy's.. Keep grinding as always..
The jump man pro in the black with the blue outsole was our teams shoe in middle school. I didn’t have a lot of money growing up so a teammates parent helped my mom get my pair. Love that shoe and it means so much to me because of that story. No one looked down on me just my team was there to help. It’s a very fond memory.
🤣🤣🤣 We use to laugh at the other kids in school with the team Jordan's.
I remember seeing those.. Derek Anderson was my favorite player atm for the Cavs.. I wanted them but was too poor to afford... my justification of being a sneaker head..
I love watching your videos particularly to hear both of your perspectives. All of the jumpans you showed brought back some nostalgic memories. Every one of them I either had or someone in my circle did while I was a kid. However when your wife speaks she does not based on nostalgia but rather from a fresh and honest perspective. Because some of the retro sneakers like these and the reebok answers do not have a story to it for her her honest dislike of them makes me question if they really stood the test of time or is it just nostalgic for me.
Always spitting knowledge! Love it! Great vid bro 🍻
LOVE the original Jordan teams. They were genuinely as good as the mainline model but with the mass in mind. These Jumpman/Jordan team models were sometimes the testing bed that offered a glimpse of where the brand was trying to go (i.e. Pro Strong vs. Pro Quick) so it was very cool to see the releases at the time.
Another athlete that came to mind when thinking of being as influential as a brand was Allen Iverson, and I'm sure Chris can do another episode (or better yet, 10) on the Question/Answer line.
I am really glad you were able to get your pair.Always really liked the Team jordan line up and the initial athletes associated with them made it even more special
I totally feel you, especially when you flash that pair of bred jumpman, dat was my holy grail. Performance was excellent and back then, I only owned a AJ8 bcos the signature line was too expensive. But the jumpman though cheaper, gave me my best years on outdoor courts. Thanks for allowing me to catch a glimpse of it
Chris' Knowledge of Sneaker History and stories relating to his childhood are some the of the reasons this channel is a Must subscribe!
Eddie Jones was my man when he hooped for the Lakers. These shoes just bring it back for me. I have a whole book dedicated to Eddie Jones basketball cards. One of the best finishers at the rim of his time, only stunted by a stud that came 2 years after him by the name of Kobe “Bean” Bryant, but no one knows who he is. #RIPMamba Thanks for sharing these pickups Nightwing/Chris!
When I see these shoes, it instantly takes me back to the days of when those Polo and Tommy Hilfiger windbreaker jackets were everywhere. Days of PSX, playing the RPGs that are now classics, Golden Eye, WCW/NWO Revenge. Man, what a time to be alive in those days! Whoooo!
I liked that you went through the Jumpman line. Love history lessons.
I rock only Jordan Team lines back in my highschool days. Because that's the only Jordans my Dad could afford, not Jordan signature lines. And they were greattttt!
Man! Takin me back. I was never into those team Jordan’s all that much, I just didn’t like the shape, you called them sleek, but to me they are kinda bubbly and bulky, but I absolutely loved the jumpman pro and pro quick. So dope! Those were exciting times for a young sneaker head and Jordan fan.
Those were the shoes when I was still balling hard. I still do play but this reminded me of my mid 20’s. Thanks for the memory lane Chris!
So much of the draw of the original Jordan line was the storytelling and career highlights and achievements and personal touches wrapped in the shoe....I can remember when these first came out I was in high school and they were good....a nice silhouette and all but they just didn't go to the lengths with telling the story like they had with the premier Jordan line. I did like that these came in some different colors....especially the green Vin Bakers and etc....def. loved the Jumpman Pros! Also the original Jordan T-Runners were also amazing!
My son just recently bought the UNC retro team 1. I told him that I was actually jealous cause I wanted the Team 1 when I was in high school but never could get them.
This pair of Team1 was my first pair of Air Jordan back in ‘97-‘98! Balled in them indoor and outdoor ‘till they gave out
Man, that recap really brought me back. I think I may be 2 or 3 years older than you and I couldn't afford any of these, or any Jordan's for that matter, back then. Had the 12's though which were given to me for my birthday.
Thanks for schooling this new generation. This is what got you in the game back in the day. Now kids get roasted for wearing certain Jordans and it baffles me. When I was growing up as long as you had name brand shoes you were good.
Dude, love’n the nostalgia!!! Great vid!!!
97 98 was my Junior year of high school..I worked my first job that summer of 97. I bought so many shoes and only have a few regretful purchases. This shoe was one of them. Mind you I had so many I kept rotating..I think I may have had this shoe, the black colorway, and within 2 or 3 months the midsole ripped. Other regretful purchases were the Barry Sanders, the turf outsole made my feet hurt while delegating them to being my work shoe. Also the Penny 3. I liked the shoe for the most part but maybe it's just me but it made my feet sweat so much. However it's wild to look back in that 2 3 year window and see how much I bought that I still have love for today. The Pippin 2 for me was super slept on. So durable and comfortable.
There is SO MUCH that went through my mind in that 11 minute video I don’t know where to start.
1) Holy Grail is NOT an exaggeration. For me anyway.
2) Between my brother and I we owned all of the OG colourways over a span of 3 years. Just kept looking for them on eBay after the old pair wore out.
3) this shoe is the reason I became a fan of Kenyon Martin. I bought the black with white toes and it was the team shoe of the Cincinnati Bearcats and KMart was their best player at the time.
4) still have my email exchange (in the most non-Stan, “old emails that I never delete” kind of way) with one Nightwing2303 from Feb of 2013. Discussing whether or not he knew if these would be retro’d...
Congrats on getting a pair of ogs Chris, and thanks for the video.
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I’ve wanted these for so long. I like these just as much as the 12s. They had great color ways.
Absolutely love the historical knowledge! Preach on Professor Night Wing!
One of the first shoes I deconstructed and tried to put back together. Still have the OGs. Forever iconic
Those were great to hoop in! Loved ballin' in them! I had them in the Michigan colorway. And speaking of those Vin Bakers, those were tanks for real! I actually really liked my team 2s. They were again good to hoop in! Man, you make me remember alot of forgotten kicks I loved.
I had these when they first came out! In the black colour way.
I remember the leather being sooooooo soft.
Couldn’t afford the actual Air Jordan’s, but more than happy with them.
Showing my age when I see these have flashbacks. Thank you for the nostalgia.
Been having a rough week, your videos are helping me through it. I appreciate it. ❤️
Bought the Jordan Team One Michigan back in the days during my holidays in the states. Very comfortable, loved them
Yeah I'm with you Chris.. these were dope. I had the shoes and had the gear.. Jordan Brand shooting shirts, tearaway pants too! Haha so fresh. Thanks for the video, awesome to look back. Wish they'd retro these again
Favorite basketball shoe of all time....been rocking them since 04.....still wear them today
Michigan Team 1 was the first pair I bought with my own money in hs back in 97-98. Still have them and yes, I agree, super fire
I had all those Jumpmans back in the day !!. Jump man was just as popular as the mainline then also . Man nostalgia to the fullest
I do like the shoes with sentimental reasons. The story behind them really makes them beautiful. I remember when I got my first job. Was so crappy, with the last paycheck I said screw it and I got myself a pair of Jordan 1 mids. I still own that pair, now after 4 years are trash, the bottom is in a really bad shape and probably they are gonna go this year. I do love my SB Dunks, Blazer and Air Forces, but that plastic symphony of a shoe will always have a special place in my heart.
A grail, to me, is something that elicits a great memory. For me it's 2 shoes, ironically both from Converse, the Run 'N Slam in the Phoenix color way (which I owned but were ruined in a flood) and the Aero Slam 2s (the ones that had LJs gold tooth on the bottom). My mom had to return them because there was a functionality error with the lace shroud and the cheap plastic "teeth" that kept snapping off.
I had the black and white version of these. Loved them!!
Damn, man. I love Jumpmans and Team Jordan shoes. Always enjoy the attention you give them.
My first Jordans were the Jumpman Pros. I still have that pair sitting in my shelf and the box houses a bunch of hot wheels! Great memories!
I love this shoe as much as you do! I couldn’t get a pair back in the day for the same reasons as you. Recently bought 2 pairs off Champs Sports website , they are currently on sale . Black and white pair & the blue white (not baby blue) . If the flint colorway drops in price even more , I will cop ! Thankful as you are for this “bastard of a retro”
Perfect grail for someone who values nostalgia so much! Good for you @nightwing!
While I’m not a fan of the shoe itself(not my style), it’s something I’ve never seen before and I really appreciate your love something different!
I love when we get a journey back to late 90s Jordan team shoes. I was wearing my Rose 6 and suddenly wanted to change to my Jumpman Team II. Awesome video!
My first Jordan, ever. Pops surprised me with my first pair of shoes over $100 and out came these from the box. After that was the Reebok Answer 4, thank you for the nostalgic ride down memory lane.
I had the Jordan team 2s in blue in high school. Loved them! You may even remember me rocking them for bball. We went to the same school. Love the channel! It was awesome stumbling upon it and thinking... this guy looks familiar.
I had the white and navy blue Jumpman Pro back in 97 and I loved them.
I had to pick up the black pair last year because it was a grail to me. Disappointed by the retro but copped at a discount and wanted them since they originally dropped. I think Longley and Kukuc both rocked these as well. Classic shoe to me and still excited to rock once spring comes.
One of my favs that I actually owned back in the day - wish I still had them but I rocked the wheels off. May get in the market for these guys
Bruh, my very first pair of Js was the white cement 4s. I was a freshman in high school. My single mom cut me deal: she said she'd "pay for 1 shoe but I'd have pay for the other shoe." Translation: I had to come up with half the money. I worked my butt off to get the money. They were $129.99 at Modells and I had to go a 1/2 size up but I didn't care. I wore them all year and kept them pristine. And that was our deal (annually) until one day she said you gotta buy them yourself. Fast forward: the first Js I bought myself were the Pro Strong. LOVE Weartesters! Peace.
Always loved those shoes, and geeked out whenever I see MJ's teammates wear them in actual games.
Congrats on you grail score, Chris, and again for the trip looking back at the time when being a young sneakerhead meant doing chores for a pair you'd actually wear, not relying on bots & constantly asking "how much would it resell for?".
Those were my second pair of js. Awe the 90s
Man..nice I been waiting on these since the black and white first retroed ..awesome!!
Nostalgia hit with that UNC colorway! Big bro used to have em, passed em down to me when they were BEAT. Ruined em trying to spray paint them back to life 😫
Back in the day I had the black team shoe with the white panel on the inner foot. Very good shoe! My first Jordan was the aqua 8’s. My parents finally broke down and got them for me after years of begging. I first started with wanting the infrared 6’s, didn’t get them, then begged for the raptor 7s, then finally I got the aqua8s. Luckily I’ve been able to get retros of the last infrared 6and aqua 8, still been waiting on those raptor 7s though. Every year I keep thinking maybe this will be the year, come on JB, i’m 40 years old now I need those Raptor 7’s.
But then comes the whole challenge of trying to actually get my hands on the damn shoes. 🙄.
I love what you guys do, see ya on the next one ✌🏼.
I remember the team Jordan's. The white and blue ones you showed are the model type of my first pair back in the day.
Those are beautiful - I couldn’t afford these when they came out, but got the retro (in a different colorway) last time. The shape was different but I was just so glad to finally have a pair!
I didn’t realize there was a huge material difference - kills me that they used to use higher grade materials but just won’t nowadays
I had these in elementary and was my first pair of Jordans. I have the black white and red ones. After my mom seen how I took care of these I got the playoff 12s (black and white 12s as we knew them) when the first came out.
90s kid, grew up wanting these gems as well. one of my faves along with those vindicates
Yes! That era of Jordan Brand was one of the best runs of basketball shoes ever. When Nike was focusing on showing tech, and there we're really great designs that time too, Jordan Brand had the coolness factor. It's just the way they look on court, much more understated and with finesse. Almost as if you prance on the court rather than jog when you were Jordans, exudes elegance. The colorways and color blocking were on point too. In terms of design that time Nike was a mad scientist, Jordan Brand was an artist and Adidas was somewhere in between. Love, love, love that era of Jordan Brand!
Ron Harper, Toni kukoc, Scott Burrell were some that wore this team shoe. I was very very fortunate to have my mom buy me Jordan’s (even though looking back, we didn’t have the money) but I would’ve loved these. Now I work for Nike about and can get discounts on most sneakers. Love the 90’s basketball and sneakers.
I was working at footlocker when Jordan brand came out. The only people that copped these where 10-15 year olds who’s parents wouldn’t buy them actual Air Jordan sneakers. I rarely saw anyone over those ages who bought anything from Jordan brand. They were looked down upon in the DMV
Love vids like this. Brings back great memories!! 🔥🔥🔥 def a grail
The Jordan Team 1 was a great performing and comfortable shoe back in 97
I remember in grade school one season I was rocking the team jumpman FBI white and red. Those were dope!
I had the Michigan's back in 97'. I just thought they were super clean. Loved theses. Only team shoe or non-signature line shoe I liked other than the OG trunners.
The OG UNC Jumpman Team 1s were my 1st Jordans ever. I convinced my mom to bu them for me for Christmas.
Man...the Team 1 & 2 are legit in my wheelhouse! Love those kicks
Got internet back here. Gonna watch as soon as the video drops!!!