Finally someone who knows what they're talking about when it comes to leather and quality, bothers me when sneaker heads speak on quality and have no idea what they're talking about.
Cee.matic like when they were complaining about the new royal ones cause of the tumbled leather but it wasn’t a heavy tumble it was a softer leather than the previous releases. And I was like “y’all don’t care about quality the new ones are better quality the 2012’s were complete trash quality.” And everybody was mad like really offended 😭
@@stacyiguodala9857 i know people just go by feel and looks and if one year looks better than the newer year they go like these are bad but yet they still buy them 😒
Im a sneaker head and I know that most shoes aren’t good quality. But I think I speak for most sneaker heads when I say, we talk about some Jordan’s being better quality than other. We are comparing Jordan’s to Jordan’s most of us know they are much worse quality than some handmade boots.
Thankn Now I can go follow Seth as well lol My son-in-law sent me this video have like 40 pairs of Nike, Air Jordans, Jordans etc... I mean I collected them over the years and I barely wear them when I don't wear them like clean them and I stuff them back with their paper and put them in the right box lol This really did hurt to watch these get cut lol I'm not even halfway through it yet😂 I really do love the educational side of this though Thank you so much! I'll be checking out this young man's channel next❤
As a sneaker head myself, I can assure you sneaker heads are stupid when it comes to determining good quality or bad quality. I’ve had plenty tell me that Jordan 1 mids are the highest quality leather you can get. Some have told me that I’m wrong for even thinking that Nike/Jordan would use synthetic materials in their shoes. I hope they see this video
@@RoseAnvil Would you consider to do a pair of Reebok Leather Classic or Club C? Some of them are made of really soft and supple leather yet priced quite low. The leather look thicker at the edge than Nike and Adidas, even their "classic" models.
last of the mohawks I’ve seen shoes that were older where the soles were fine. Others that had cracked soles. Probably depends a lot on how they were stored and how much they were worn.
@last of the mohawks most older sneakers (especially Nike) that are deadstock (never worn) tend to crack but most sneakers that are worn semi frequently tend to not crack ,some white shoes also get a horrible yellow color if stored inproperly for a few years
Working in a footwear factory, I can definitely say your details are great. I’ve been working on leather and backing combinations for a while and I can tell you, you know your thing. Keep up the great work and keep going!
Really curious to see you cut open some of the other Air models, especially the Air Force 1s get me curious but all the ones with the exposed air pockets would be cool too!
@@RoseAnvil At over 100$ you´d expect leather, right? But in my eyes the border between overly finished, cheap leather and plastic is somewhat blurred. PS: Love these videos, I learned a lot from them I knever knew I´d care for.
@@RoseAnvil I just looked at the prices in comparison to some other shoes and boots you tore apart, and well, theese Air Jordan Mid are 110€ over here, the Clarks Desert are 81€, the Blundstone 550 are 140-150€, the Timberland Premium are 116€ - I just don´t think 110€ is a fair price for what these shoes are.
Great to learn about what we are actually getting. I'm curious if any brands actually do full real leather and high quality leather trainers / basketball shoes. How far is the durability and longevity impacted by the cheaper leather and fake leather usage?
I bought my AJ1 MID for what they mean to me personally and emotionally. It reminded me of MJ's search for excellence in the sport of Basketball. As he had said, it's not the shoe. It's the result of years of sacrifice and hard work that's what made him great. Thanks, MJ. 🙂
Can't wait for the Shattered Backboard leather review. As a sneakerhead, all I keep hearing is how good the leather is on the Shattered Backboard and how that's the standard that all other Jordan 1s measure up to.
@@yrg9996 Not every release or retro needs to get ripped apart. He could buy like 3-4 used pairs on ebay. It will be cheap. I think he should try to get a pair from the late 90s, then mid 2000s, then maybe mid 2010s.
i love his content bc no one else does this and he tells us abt leather alot bur whenever he cuts the shoe apart it takes away a part of my sole that i never thought i had
I'm actually planning on getting these exact pair from the shops (once everything opens up), I loved how detailed this was. I still love the look of these shoes.
i am 100% totally enjoying your videos about leathers and shoes and i already learned a lot. i highly respect and admire your expertise about leather crafting and the way you teach us about it. i really wish your channel grows bigger and i hope you enjoy whatever you do along the way 🙏🤟
I’m a sneaker head and long time subscriber so I was so excited to see this! I absolutely loved this video! Hope it’s gets you some new followers and brings so real knowledge to the culture
@@blackpete Absolutely, you gave me a good place to get my comment activity in as well. Wes can't get enough attention, one top quality video after another right out of the gate!
I would love to see an updated version of this video for 2023 with all the other tests you perform in your more recent videos, and I think miss might have changed a bit.
That typical sneaker stitch is called strobel after the machine they made it with. Actually the whole construction type is called Strobel, it's the method of creating a sock like upper and then join it to the sole. The right way to make athletic shoes. Cut P.F Flyers please.
So much quality information in this video. I learn something new every time I see your videos. I hope that you’ll make a video on every shoe that I’ve ever worn or that I want to buy. Can’t wait especially for AF1 episode if that ever happens
No one should expect top quality leather from Jordans, we buy them cause they look and feel nice, still curious to see how the shattereds are rated though
Never thought crossections of shoes would be so interesting. Would love to see you do a video on the quality of different leather totes like the Madewell transport tote and Cuyana tote that are popular.
Thanks for all your hard work and content. I came here months ago for insight on Solovair boots and leatherwork, but now you're really winning me over as a sneakerhead 👟😎! As an aside, are you considering selling other products (ex. backpacks, small cross body bags, laptop sleeves, messengers). I'd like to support you but unfortunately I don't use wallets or a camera harness.
Awesome vid! So pumped to see the shattered backboard ones (because I think they’re trash). And to your point on the stitching on the sole: I have a pair of Jordan 1s from 1985 that are still holding up so I can confirm the stitched sole is in fact a good look. Keep up the great job!
zoos the fact that everyone thinks that they’re the epitome of quality. I believe that the materials are cheap and Nike has pulled the wool over everyone’s eyes. I could be wrong and I’d admit as such if it’s proven wrong.
Respect for buying the 1.0 sbbs, every sneakerhead knows that's supposedly the best quality AJ1 released recently. It's the gold standard for AJ1 leather quality now
Congrats , I see you've got 100 k subs; you deserve it. Great channel . You confirmed my suspicion that there was not much leather used in these shoes. Lower quality leather at that. No wonder Toaster just sat there grooming his coat. " nothin' special to see here guys" Toaster approval denied.
Everyday for the past three days I've been watching a Rose Anvil video while eating breakfast. This content is just so good It feels like he should have more subscribers because I just love it
Hi Julia Gnomes, do you think the kitten is pretty? It has the weirdest coat. Why doesn't the man, I dont even know his name. Does he ever even said it? doesn't matter, whatever... ha ha i am nutz this week, the fucking stress exploded
I appreciate the vids man, I’am always curious as to what we’re paying for in shoes (wear them everyday) and wether or not we’re being ripped off. Any chance you can do work boots like the $300+ or “Thursday” boot company 😁
To me, the toe box material is the make-or-break when it comes to AJ1s, especially mids. There are some mids, whether SE or regular, that have leather that is a lot easier to walk in. I would get an mid SE version or an OG High if I had to.
GREAT VIDEO! As a sneaker enthusiast, you really hit a home run here. Great info. You made everything so crystal clear and easy to understand, assuming people watch your 101 videos and I cant wait for those red wing vids!
@@hoffmonnn It's literally just a standard shoe that costs $1000! Exact same quality as Kmart or Walmart. You'd have to be a fool to value these shoes at any price.
I think if you're already getting into inspecting sneakers, it will be interesting to see the difference between real AJ1 and replicas. like stuff from Yupoo (maybe Umkao). BTW amazing in-depth and professional content man!
Omg, you are the man! Perfectly executed explanation of this. I appreciate it. I love Jordan1s and i would never find it i my heart to do what you just did, especially with that shattered board J1!
You did mentioned about the embossed pebbled leather at the start and after the cross section analysis, the leather was found to be made from splits. Shouldn't it give suede feel and how is it possible to embossed it to make it look like a high quality leather?
THANK YOU for this. The sneaker community needs to know what they’re paying thousands for. But please don’t ruin your shattered backboards. You know that’s an expensive shoe. Maybe rip open a pair of Bloodline high or a gym red/black (aprox 140-160 on StockX or GOAT).
The same 'wipe that would wear those probably has a pair of Balenciaga sneakers and Yeezys. They look for the ugliest, lowest quality, shoes they can get their hands on. They pretend like they like them to make people thing that they have an elevated sense of style. Like loser rappers that wear dresses in attempt to be king of the Edgelords.
Andrew Delashaw I do not follow the same mindset as you but I do think cutting geobaskets is a dumb idea. When people say things like that it really makes them look like sheep, no different to the people they complain about
@@xenonram perhaps look at the Dunks, 13' Ramones, Mainline Geobaskets and then talk about quality. There are reasons why a pair of 10 years old shoes that is discontinued still have the price tag of min 1k5 on Grailed lol.
As a fashion designer thinking about getting into the sneaker game myself for my brand, i have now an idea where i can beat those big brands. On quality. Luckily Im from leather & furs background so i got all the suppliers and workers needed in my network. Shouldnt be difficult to do better. Will work hard on the "how it's made" tho, since it seems to be their strong point more than what it's made from. Thank you Rose Anvil!
Dont mind the negative comments, just think of them as a constructive criticism. You are doing a great job man. Thanks for a detailed review once again.
Something that could be cool to do is, if you don't feel particularly attached to the shoes you don't cut in half, maybe finding an amputee that wants them. You'd be doing a good thing, and I think that would be a great thing to see, especially in these COVID-19 times.
Woo hoo 100K congrats! 🎉👏🏼😁 I'm not surprised they are not all leather. And to be honest I'm thinking the $1,000 ones won't be either. I wear Chucks now but back in the 70's (yup I'm old) I loved Nike Leather Cortez sneakers mostly because Starsky and Hutch wore them! I've always wanted a red Gran Torino too! 😁
Looking forward to what you have to say about the Shattered Backboards 1.0! Also, great to see that the side stitch actually does something. Now i see why i killed some Vans and Converse sneakers to the point of them being unwearable, but didn't kill any Nike shoes.
kinda wishing someone had have told you to get an undeadstock pair of shattered backboards, don't know if a worn in shoe would make it more difficult to comment on and analyze the leather, but it would have been cheaper for you and maybe less painful for us, all that said, i am both excited and scared for that video
I'm guessing the expensive ones are going to be more or less exactly the same, just with a different color scheme and the ankle is higher. Children do not typically use high quality materials when manufacturing shoes for Nike.
Super awesome.. your review.. and cutout always amaze me ... thank you for letting us know what is mad of what... And i se Toaster is doing well.. love when tryes to sit inside the shoe you already cutted in half .. very funny... all cat keep having that kind of habits ..
i don't buy nike, so I have to ask: WHY would ANYONE pay that much for "made in china" shoes?!? that's premium pricing for "sneakers", not "shoes you can buy at academy" pricing.
In a consumerist society, everyone wants to proudly display their capability to consume, and there is nothing better for it than putting brands on you, even if brands nowadays don't mean good quality. That's part of the answer, I think.
wow. this was very educational. Thank you so much. If you ever decide how the quality of those AJ1 SBB not only I don't own a pair but sure will hurt my feelings watching such a great shoe to be put on the test for this. First time and new subscriber as well due to the fact that I really like leather and will educate me every item I own or going to purchase. Amazing video and that beautiful cat you have as well.
Comment for engagement. Looking at the comments looks like you tapped into the wider market with this one as looks like some people new to your channel here. You're at 100k now dude 😉
Anyone who wants leather sneakers should look like Santoni sneakers. Jordan 1's it's not about the skin. it's an advertising story only. for sports shoes they’re not good at all. it is a senseless and meaningless model, no matter how much they cost.
@@JB-1138 perhaps, very few in the market either it will be very bad leather. ten years ago it could have been Premiata or similar.now everything is spoiled.
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Finally someone who knows what they're talking about when it comes to leather and quality, bothers me when sneaker heads speak on quality and have no idea what they're talking about.
I know right if more people aka sneaker heads knew this stuff i bet they still wouldn't care
Cee.matic like when they were complaining about the new royal ones cause of the tumbled leather but it wasn’t a heavy tumble it was a softer leather than the previous releases. And I was like “y’all don’t care about quality the new ones are better quality the 2012’s were complete trash quality.” And everybody was mad like really offended 😭
@@stacyiguodala9857 i know people just go by feel and looks and if one year looks better than the newer year they go like these are bad but yet they still buy them 😒
Thanks! I always have way more fun doing videos like this one where my initial impression was wrong.
Im a sneaker head and I know that most shoes aren’t good quality. But I think I speak for most sneaker heads when I say, we talk about some Jordan’s being better quality than other. We are comparing Jordan’s to Jordan’s most of us know they are much worse quality than some handmade boots.
It’s a great thing that you chose the Shattered Backboard 1.0s. They’re renowned for being the highest quality AJ1s ever.
we will find out soon sure enough, I am not a sneakerhead but I am interested to know
Idk why y'all think Jordan are high quality don't get me wrong Js are better shoes then most and they better than Walmart shoes 😂
Yeah, I suspect that the leather is shit but we will see. I wonder if this would affect the resale market.
@@alex_inside IDC really I just like how they look
@@riverdaletales8457 we all love how they look and the story behind them.
Now you need to do Air Force 1's cut in half. Would be fitting as they're an EXTREMELY popular shoe.
Detty Boy YES
It’s probably the same as those mids
@@flizzy4645 if not worse because a pair of white af1s is only 90$
Yeah I'd be keen on this, I wear those most of the time. They do fall apart though so I don't expect anything super positive haha
@W e l p you gotta wear them in
This was great!
Thanks Seth, I definitely watched a few of your vids in preparation for this video ha ha
Thankn
Now I can go follow Seth as well lol My son-in-law sent me this video have like 40 pairs of Nike, Air Jordans, Jordans etc... I mean I collected them over the years and I barely wear them when I don't wear them like clean them and I stuff them back with their paper and put them in the right box lol
This really did hurt to watch these get cut lol I'm not even halfway through it yet😂
I really do love the educational side of this though Thank you so much!
I'll be checking out this young man's channel next❤
You've got some quality content man, your channel is gonna blow up. I guarantee it !
Thank you 🌩
Waiting for the common projects or greats episode.
Golden Goose either 😆
As a sneaker head myself, I can assure you sneaker heads are stupid when it comes to determining good quality or bad quality. I’ve had plenty tell me that Jordan 1 mids are the highest quality leather you can get. Some have told me that I’m wrong for even thinking that Nike/Jordan would use synthetic materials in their shoes. I hope they see this video
Edgar Martinez every Nike is made from cheap materials
@SouthCentral_Kid doesnt that happend when you get new shoes
you need to wear them in a bit
Never seen anyone claim that mids are higher quality
There’s no way anyone told you that mids are the best quality, everyone knows that they’re Jordan brand’s worst 😂
sneakerhead videos: Pokes toebox ohh nice and soft thats a high quality leather
Rose Anvil: Yea that aint leather
but tbh, every sneakerhead ever has always criticized the quality of aj1 mids
Sneakerheads always mistaken "soft leather" as good leather, especially those sneaker youtubers. So gullible.
Franc_sco L most of them really don’t know shoes
Ya it hurts to hear them talk about leather some times ha ha they are usually way more knowledgeable than me on everything else though
@@RoseAnvil Would you consider to do a pair of Reebok Leather Classic or Club C? Some of them are made of really soft and supple leather yet priced quite low.
The leather look thicker at the edge than Nike and Adidas, even their "classic" models.
You really take those dumbwits seriously.!?
Honestly I like soft cause it just creases better and isn’t as stiff. We all kinda subconsciously know the quality is shit anyway
I’m really happy to see growth in this channel, it’s not often I see honest quality content on here.
I cannot wait to see the comments. 😭
When you cut into those $1,000 Air Jordans.
😁😆😅😂🤣
So many middle schoolers are going to raging 😤 at me ha ha
Rose Anvil 😂😂.. and parents 😂😂
last of the mohawks $1000 now because of collectibility. Limited number of pairs were originally released. Original retail was only $160.
last of the mohawks I’ve seen shoes that were older where the soles were fine. Others that had cracked soles. Probably depends a lot on how they were stored and how much they were worn.
@last of the mohawks most older sneakers (especially Nike) that are deadstock (never worn) tend to crack but most sneakers that are worn semi frequently tend to not crack ,some white shoes also get a horrible yellow color if stored inproperly for a few years
Working in a footwear factory, I can definitely say your details are great. I’ve been working on leather and backing combinations for a while and I can tell you, you know your thing. Keep up the great work and keep going!
Really curious to see you cut open some of the other Air models, especially the Air Force 1s get me curious but all the ones with the exposed air pockets would be cool too!
10:02
On camera you can actually see a difference in color between the leather and plastic parts.
It´s kind of expensive for a basic plastic shoe.
In person it’s a slightly different hue as well, I thought it might have just been a different type of leather but I was way wrong ha ha
@@RoseAnvil
At over 100$ you´d expect leather, right?
But in my eyes the border between overly finished, cheap leather and plastic is somewhat blurred.
PS: Love these videos, I learned a lot from them I knever knew I´d care for.
Ya I totally agree. I’m a huge fan of natural looking leather.
I feel like for $115 they should be full leather
@@RoseAnvil
I just looked at the prices in comparison to some other shoes and boots you tore apart, and well, theese Air Jordan Mid are 110€ over here, the Clarks Desert are 81€, the Blundstone 550 are 140-150€, the Timberland Premium are 116€ - I just don´t think 110€ is a fair price for what these shoes are.
@@BL-yj2wp At 100$ u can definately get mid grain leather sneakers.
Who's hurting Weston's feelings? This sweet guy doesn't deserve that.
Right?! I got very upset at the idea of someone being mean to this nice dude!
Great to learn about what we are actually getting. I'm curious if any brands actually do full real leather and high quality leather trainers / basketball shoes. How far is the durability and longevity impacted by the cheaper leather and fake leather usage?
This is the best question and I’d like to hear the answer as well. Did you ever find the answer?
I bought my AJ1 MID for what they mean to me personally and emotionally. It reminded me of MJ's search for excellence in the sport of Basketball. As he had said, it's not the shoe. It's the result of years of sacrifice and hard work that's what made him great. Thanks, MJ. 🙂
Can't wait for the Shattered Backboard leather review. As a sneakerhead, all I keep hearing is how good the leather is on the Shattered Backboard and how that's the standard that all other Jordan 1s measure up to.
How about some Sperry Top Siders in the future? Some legendary boat shoes with great (said to be) leather
I just found a pair of lightly used Sperry Top Siders for $8 and yes, the leather is imho very good in them. Should be fun so see them cut apart!
I’m actually impressed by your knowledge and humility. I think your reviews are unbiased and very transparent. Kudos.
Would be good to do a comparison of jordan 1s released throughout the years, like you did with doc martens
@@reedbrooks3887 Not really, plenty of used cheap jordans on ebay.
Brilliant
Just need to... acquire some at a fair price, I imagine.
@@Matt-uf2nc well if u want to use the same model like an aj1 who had plenty of retros over this 35 years it would be very expensive.
@@yrg9996 Not every release or retro needs to get ripped apart. He could buy like 3-4 used pairs on ebay. It will be cheap. I think he should try to get a pair from the late 90s, then mid 2000s, then maybe mid 2010s.
I love the sound of the knife going through the leather for some reason
So do I and thats why I started doing that myself ;)
I hope that you are having a great day! You make an awesome addition to the cat’s channel 😘🌷
Jessica Seyfried Toaster is always just like OwO in the background I love him
i love his content bc no one else does this and he tells us abt leather alot bur whenever he cuts the shoe apart it takes away a part of my sole that i never thought i had
I'm actually planning on getting these exact pair from the shops (once everything opens up), I loved how detailed this was. I still love the look of these shoes.
i am 100% totally enjoying your videos about leathers and shoes and i already learned a lot. i highly respect and admire your expertise about leather crafting and the way you teach us about it. i really wish your channel grows bigger and i hope you enjoy whatever you do along the way 🙏🤟
I love how your cat is so interested in your work
I’m a sneaker head and long time subscriber so I was so excited to see this! I absolutely loved this video! Hope it’s gets you some new followers and brings so real knowledge to the culture
This is a comment for the RUclips algorithm. It has no other meaning than to promote the videos popularity.
I can get behind that
@@bnn9912 Since I have no particularly strong opinion to that video, it's the best I can do... Right? Besides liking it, of course.
@@blackpete Absolutely, you gave me a good place to get my comment activity in as well. Wes can't get enough attention, one top quality video after another right out of the gate!
@@bnn9912 I've got nothing to add... 👍
Does this comment do the same?
I would love to see an updated version of this video for 2023 with all the other tests you perform in your more recent videos, and I think miss might have changed a bit.
I have a pair from 2022, exactly the same materials.
Great video, would love to see a teardown of the Thursday Captain boots
Holy shit when I saw the Jordan 1 high box I thought it was gonna be like the bloodlines, but you’re gonna cut open the shattered? Ow my heart 😱
That typical sneaker stitch is called strobel after the machine they made it with. Actually the whole construction type is called Strobel, it's the method of creating a sock like upper and then join it to the sole. The right way to make athletic shoes.
Cut P.F Flyers please.
So much quality information in this video. I learn something new every time I see your videos. I hope that you’ll make a video on every shoe that I’ve ever worn or that I want to buy. Can’t wait especially for AF1 episode if that ever happens
No one should expect top quality leather from Jordans, we buy them cause they look and feel nice, still curious to see how the shattereds are rated though
Never thought crossections of shoes would be so interesting. Would love to see you do a video on the quality of different leather totes like the Madewell transport tote and Cuyana tote that are popular.
Thanks for all your hard work and content. I came here months ago for insight on Solovair boots and leatherwork, but now you're really winning me over as a sneakerhead 👟😎!
As an aside, are you considering selling other products (ex. backpacks, small cross body bags, laptop sleeves, messengers). I'd like to support you but unfortunately I don't use wallets or a camera harness.
OH my god. I suggested the shattered backboards back when you had less than 10k subscribers. Can't wait for that video.
Awesome vid! So pumped to see the shattered backboard ones (because I think they’re trash). And to your point on the stitching on the sole: I have a pair of Jordan 1s from 1985 that are still holding up so I can confirm the stitched sole is in fact a good look. Keep up the great job!
just it of curiosity, what makes you hate the sbb’s?
zoos the fact that everyone thinks that they’re the epitome of quality. I believe that the materials are cheap and Nike has pulled the wool over everyone’s eyes. I could be wrong and I’d admit as such if it’s proven wrong.
Respect for buying the 1.0 sbbs, every sneakerhead knows that's supposedly the best quality AJ1 released recently. It's the gold standard for AJ1 leather quality now
I remember selling Jordan’s in the early 90’s and they were MUCH higher quality then.
John Fritz
I agree 💯
They have always been crap. What are you talking about?
J B ARE YOU DUMB LMFAO
Now that Jordans have solidified their name and popularity they are starting to cut corners on quality and just ride that brand name
I guess I need to get my hands on some old jordans.
Congrats , I see you've got 100 k subs; you deserve it. Great channel . You confirmed my suspicion that there was not much leather used in these shoes. Lower quality leather at that. No wonder Toaster just sat there grooming his coat. " nothin' special to see here guys" Toaster approval denied.
Everyday for the past three days I've been watching a Rose Anvil video while eating breakfast. This content is just so good It feels like he should have more subscribers because I just love it
all white air force ones next? the leather feels really cheap on them but it would be cool to see the air sole cut in half
"Please let me know what I got wrong, GENTLY" lol
300 subs left love what you do keep it up can't wait for what to come for 1 mil subs you should create your own custom boots
That would be my dream
@@RoseAnvil just continue what you are doing and 1 mil will come In no time
I believe that £1000 shoe vid will blow up
Thank you for this very informative video! I would like to see you cut an AF1 and review the leather on them too.
i love how he let's his cat hang out on the table while he's shooting
Julia Gomes yup, now I expect his cat to make an appearance in every video he does hah
Hi Julia Gnomes, do you think the kitten is pretty? It has the weirdest coat. Why doesn't the man, I dont even know his name. Does he ever even said it? doesn't matter, whatever... ha ha i am nutz this week, the fucking stress exploded
I've been waiting for you to post a video on this topic for SO LONG
I appreciate the vids man, I’am always curious as to what we’re paying for in shoes (wear them everyday) and wether or not we’re being ripped off. Any chance you can do work boots like the $300+ or “Thursday” boot company 😁
Sweet! Now I’ll definitely never buy mids! Haha CONGRATS ON 100K MAN!!! 🥳🥳🥳
To me, the toe box material is the make-or-break when it comes to AJ1s, especially mids. There are some mids, whether SE or regular, that have leather that is a lot easier to walk in. I would get an mid SE version or an OG High if I had to.
GREAT VIDEO! As a sneaker enthusiast, you really hit a home run here. Great info. You made everything so crystal clear and easy to understand, assuming people watch your 101 videos and I cant wait for those red wing vids!
The fact that you chose the shattered backboard pair breaks my heart 😭
🤣🤣🤣 It's just a pair of shoes!
If it were some exotic leather like Sea Turtle or Elephant I'd be on your side but that's just a standard shoe lol
@@TheMidnightModder Just a standard shoe, that costs over 1k
with this you will know if they should cost 1k without the hype, if they are worth it.
Afonso Lamy I don’t like them because of the hype, I like them because of the model and color way
@@hoffmonnn
It's literally just a standard shoe that costs $1000!
Exact same quality as Kmart or Walmart.
You'd have to be a fool to value these shoes at any price.
Great to get to see the comparison between the two AJs, thanks man!
Hellmama is 85% right
You’re at 100k exactly right now! Congrats man!
I think if you're already getting into inspecting sneakers, it will be interesting to see the difference between real AJ1 and replicas. like stuff from Yupoo (maybe Umkao). BTW amazing in-depth and professional content man!
Omg, you are the man! Perfectly executed explanation of this. I appreciate it. I love Jordan1s and i would never find it i my heart to do what you just did, especially with that shattered board J1!
Sooo... to summarize.. Well made from low cost materials? does that sound fair?
Yes I think that’s fair
sounds exactly like the reason why nobody likes mids, the quality is shit
@@micahhradil2551 - If nobody liked them, they wouldn't be purchased, and Nike would stop making them
Corpsie Corpsie maybe they make them so that they can spike the price on the high end
@@michaelreyes9997 - yep. Alas, the mids still sell so enough people obviously like them
I would love to know what this guy think the best Runners, Best Dress shoes, best casual, best all around shoes.... do an episode of that! Thanks man!
You did mentioned about the embossed pebbled leather at the start and after the cross section analysis, the leather was found to be made from splits. Shouldn't it give suede feel and how is it possible to embossed it to make it look like a high quality leather?
That just put a really heavy finish on top that almost acts as the grain
Anything can be treated with chemicals to make it look like leather
Sole construction on AJ1s is a cupsole which is different than the vulcanized construction of the Converse and Vans you've done
THANK YOU for this. The sneaker community needs to know what they’re paying thousands for. But please don’t ruin your shattered backboards. You know that’s an expensive shoe.
Maybe rip open a pair of Bloodline high or a gym red/black (aprox 140-160 on StockX or GOAT).
Excited to see the shattered backboards video, thanks for this and educating us consumers
Rick Owens have alot of leather shoes
You should try the Geobaskets!
Stop
lmaooo
The same 'wipe that would wear those probably has a pair of Balenciaga sneakers and Yeezys. They look for the ugliest, lowest quality, shoes they can get their hands on. They pretend like they like them to make people thing that they have an elevated sense of style. Like loser rappers that wear dresses in attempt to be king of the Edgelords.
Andrew Delashaw I do not follow the same mindset as you but I do think cutting geobaskets is a dumb idea. When people say things like that it really makes them look like sheep, no different to the people they complain about
@@xenonram perhaps look at the Dunks, 13' Ramones, Mainline Geobaskets and then talk about quality. There are reasons why a pair of 10 years old shoes that is discontinued still have the price tag of min 1k5 on Grailed lol.
As a fashion designer thinking about getting into the sneaker game myself for my brand, i have now an idea where i can beat those big brands. On quality. Luckily Im from leather & furs background so i got all the suppliers and workers needed in my network. Shouldnt be difficult to do better.
Will work hard on the "how it's made" tho, since it seems to be their strong point more than what it's made from.
Thank you Rose Anvil!
I love his videos but when his cat just walks around it makes me LOVE them even more 😂😂😂
Dont mind the negative comments, just think of them as a constructive criticism. You are doing a great job man. Thanks for a detailed review once again.
Something that could be cool to do is, if you don't feel particularly attached to the shoes you don't cut in half, maybe finding an amputee that wants them. You'd be doing a good thing, and I think that would be a great thing to see, especially in these COVID-19 times.
I'd love to see inside the Air Jordan 14 Retro SE, "insulated for Winter".
I'd love to see you review one of the leather versions of converse.
Woo hoo 100K congrats! 🎉👏🏼😁 I'm not surprised they are not all leather. And to be honest I'm thinking the $1,000 ones won't be either. I wear Chucks now but back in the 70's (yup I'm old) I loved Nike Leather Cortez sneakers mostly because Starsky and Hutch wore them! I've always wanted a red Gran Torino too! 😁
His running out of space for the spare shoes lmao
You should do an air jordan 3 version of these videos, it has a good variety of leathers and suede on it. Anyways great video as always
The leather on vintage pairs is definitely better, I'd be curious to see a comparison of those as well
Looking forward to what you have to say about the Shattered Backboards 1.0!
Also, great to see that the side stitch actually does something.
Now i see why i killed some Vans and Converse sneakers to the point of them being unwearable, but didn't kill any Nike shoes.
yea so hellmamaraised is 85% right
kinda wishing someone had have told you to get an undeadstock pair of shattered backboards, don't know if a worn in shoe would make it more difficult to comment on and analyze the leather, but it would have been cheaper for you and maybe less painful for us, all that said, i am both excited and scared for that video
Next : New balance made in usa/uk
Loved this one! It's nice to see just what went into these Jordans. Looking forward to the highs
I'm guessing the expensive ones are going to be more or less exactly the same, just with a different color scheme and the ankle is higher. Children do not typically use high quality materials when manufacturing shoes for Nike.
😅 I see what you did there
Wow how fast your numbers have grown. Great job
Backboards resale is $1000. The retail price was only like $160
You should do this with some adidas superstars
Probably cost about $10 to make. As always with fashion brands, you're just paying for the name.
very interesting to watch i just got a pair of jordan 1 retros yesterday and im keen to see how they hold up
I am surprised the soles weren't thicker and more padded.
The Comfy Cush Vans look way better than these.
For real I ordered a pair of the comfy Cush for myself because they were so comfy
J B When did Jordan 1s come out? When did Comfy Cush come out? You shouldn’t be surprised.
Well in a Basketball shoe you don't want a lot of cushioning just impact protection and that was the best they could do in the 80s.
Super awesome.. your review.. and cutout always amaze me ... thank you for letting us know what is mad of what... And i se Toaster is doing well.. love when tryes to sit inside the shoe you already cutted in half .. very funny... all cat keep having that kind of habits ..
i don't buy nike, so I have to ask: WHY would ANYONE pay that much for "made in china" shoes?!? that's premium pricing for "sneakers", not "shoes you can buy at academy" pricing.
In a consumerist society, everyone wants to proudly display their capability to consume, and there is nothing better for it than putting brands on you, even if brands nowadays don't mean good quality. That's part of the answer, I think.
110 is considered affordable nowadays. Almost most of what nike, adidas etc puts out averages around 100.
Brand and aesthetic.
Just because they look cool that's literally it just that
wow. this was very educational. Thank you so much. If you ever decide how the quality of those AJ1 SBB not only I don't own a pair but sure will hurt my feelings watching such a great shoe to be put on the test for this. First time and new subscriber as well due to the fact that I really like leather and will educate me every item I own or going to purchase. Amazing video and that beautiful cat you have as well.
hellmama was right and you snarky girl responded to him saying "are they though" when he told u
Comment for engagement. Looking at the comments looks like you tapped into the wider market with this one as looks like some people new to your channel here. You're at 100k now dude 😉
Anyone who wants leather sneakers should look like Santoni sneakers.
Jordan 1's it's not about the skin. it's an advertising story only. for sports shoes they’re not good at all. it is a senseless and meaningless model, no matter how much they cost.
You can find solid leather sneakers for way less than the cost of Santonis.
@@JB-1138
perhaps, very few in the market
either it will be very bad leather.
ten years ago it could have been Premiata
or similar.now everything is spoiled.
rip AJ1
THANKS FOR THE VIDEO, ACTUALLY I WAS WAITING FOR IT
Definitely piss-thin modern sneakers. Had the midtop Jordan 1 before. Never again.
Mids are always complete shit. Highs can be pretty good. They last a long time and look good.
if you want a higher quality jordan 1 go with the high, theres a reason why the mids are so hated in the sneaker world
@@micahhradil2551 Air Force 1. More sturdy.
@@micahhradil2551 mids are back
redacted information mids were never here in the first place
man wasted my life savings to entertain me what a chad
just a little info jordan mids always have pretty poor quality overall compared to the highs
Probably not tbh 😂
I would love to see more jordans, maybe even do a series of cutting expensive shoes in half.... it'll make us all cry but itll be good.