This is my favorite channel. I feel like I’m in the dopest classes ever. You and your wife educating me on the sneaker game brings back the greatest childhood moments and so much more. The humility and the realness that this channel provides is priceless. Continued success and greater blessings. Thank you both.
Chris, as I’ve said before in the Discord Community, you’re a massive inspiration to me with regards to writing my reviews on WearTesters. You’re definitely an icon within the sneaker review space. Keep up the great work, Chris!
As soon as you mentioned a phylon midsole on those things, I went, "Why couldn't the 97s had those instead of polyurethane?!" QotD answer: Chris, you have definitely helped increase my sneaker knowledge with your vids with Mrs. Wing, and I can't fully express my gratitude to you guys on even more stuff to look forward to! Love from a sneakerhead!
Without a doubt, Chris is definitely a cultural legend. My decision to buy is influenced to buy or not by you. Extremely professional, very dedicated to your work, you guys are the funniest sneaker channel hands down. Rants,questions are top tier. 🏆
I found out about this shoe on accident in 2017 at a thrift store… an Airmax enthusiast in the UK messaged me about my pair in 2019, and I eventually sold them to him for crazy money later that year. (Only saying this part because it shows how valuable they were to the community) I then sourced every pair I could and flipped most of them to UK and Australia Airmax fans over the course of that next year… the TL 2.5 has a big cult following within the Airmax community, and I credit it mostly to the UK. Without the UK fans, this shoe isn’t getting a retro.
The humility with which you approach this is why you have influenced so many. I enjoy all the content. But mostly I enjoy just how real the two of you towards each other. And every now and then I get a nugget of new information. Keep up the great work!
I've been following your channel since before the QOTD and I can't remember how it got started? I feel like it was Jodi's brainchild but whatever the inspiration, I really love it. Lets us get to know you guys better and sparks some really entertaining convos in the comment section 😂
Wasn't the TL for total length air. Thought the middle air unit was the upgrade to the 2.5. Youve reviewed the airmax 1, airmax 2 atmose, now the 2.5. Guess next would be the like 2013 full length air units that are actually total length. Love the c9 tent. Long time viewer first time caller.
Totally remember these and so happy you are giving these some love! I had the original TL 2 and also these TL 2.5. I believe the update between the 2 and 2.5 was the midsole and outsole to add some stability while the upper stayed the same. Both were originally super comfy!
This platform and your voices have been incredible to me these past few years. Not only it inspired me to get back into shoes, it also reignited my passion and reminded myself that there’s always room to grow in other aspects in life and this is one of them. Thank you so much for everything, I’ll continue to support this platform and since apparel all together. Much love and have a wonderful day :)
I used to have a pair of TL1 Shox and frickin' loved em. They were so damn comfortable. They were the grey and navy pair. I thought that the bottoms full of Shox was an insane design.
I started regularly watching this channel around the D-Rose 6 boost era and enjoyed learning the ins and outs of products regardless if I would buy them or not. There would also be little nerdy videos or aspects spread throughout before the second channel got started that I appreciated too. If there's one thing that this channel has taught me, it's that it's cool to be really knowledgeable and passionate about things you enjoy and that has helped me get into hobbies, my career as a game dev and my drive to learn. It is a characteristic I find interesting from person to person because what I'm passionate about can be totally different for someone else and it invites conversation and learning
You are a humble and genuine person. At the end of the day they comes across in all the videos! Been watching for a couple years and I think I only own like 2 pairs of shoes ever to be on the channel haha But I love learning and seeing the product and listening to your banter haha
I am in the same boat as that guy. I was in middle school and saw the hyperrev 2013 review on the finishline website. I am currently finishing an industrial design degree and will pursue sneaker design after. It all started here!
You both are the only two Americans I like. So humble and enjoyable to watch. Oh and I managed to grab these in the UK today on SNKRS. So glad these were an easy grab
Chris, you're an inspiration to me who values education, infused with passion. Ironic that the Air Total Max Uptempo 2020 was the video that drew me to your channel and I totally hoped to see that pair mentioned as a reference here. This pair is dope, it reminds me a lot of AM 97 Total Orange pair I have 💯
Kinda funny that this was the QOTD, cause somebody had posted a picture a couple days ago thinking that the 5’s they had were reps cause they had a cardboard last, there were other commenters saying they were reps but because you had taught me that some Jordan’s used them because they didn’t have the carbon fiber plate yet, I was able to show them a vid of yours from 3 years ago lol my story isn’t as big as the person making a career out of you, but your impact at least has taught me things I didn’t know, thanks for that 😁
Chris, thank you so much for sharing your passion and knowledge for sneakers. You've helped me make better purchasing decision because of the information you share in each of your review s. You are appreciated! Blessing to you!
We are mostly still here because of Chris. This channel would have none of the authenticity or depth that a lot of us look for in a sneaker review. Chris seeks to be knowledgeable but isn’t afraid to also add emotion. As far as I’m concerned he’s the GOAT
There are new and interesting home grown sneaker brands from my home country of India, especially shoes from gully labs and comet. Would appreciate a video on shoes from the aforementioned brands if possible. Love the work you do and as always, for the algorithm!
QOTD: Chris, thank you. I don't remember these from 2006, but I was running pretty heavy back then and Nike wasn't my brand. In retrospect they look like an '06 reinterpretation of the Air Max 98 or the Air Max Deluxe from 1999. Honestly, I'd pick either of those (or the Air Tuned Max or Air Tailwind IV from the same era) ten times out of ten over this model. This one is solid but I feel like the best had already happened. I appreciate the video. Have a like and a comment in return. See you soon!
I've recently completely moved away from the ultra soft squishy insoles. Realized that those were what were hurting my feet and I'm not lying I wore air force 1s today and my feet don't hurt at all. So something like this looks awesome for me.
Been waiting for this shoe for years now, so glad that this & a few more colorways are dropping over the next 6-9 months. Definitely don't want the collab with Comme De garçon that recently dropped, just give me the good OG drops! Thanks for the review of this shoe! #AirMaxGuy
Those were some bad boy classics I remember them - yeah the cool kids had them but not me 😅. Goated question of the day btw. And yes it’s good to have some sort of focal point in your 16:46 life to aspire you to better yourself than having no focal point at all👍🏿🖤
I think ppl need to really promote that these midsoles are not PU stale like the 97,98s like you did Chris because we are in a golden age where ppl are wearing comfy 1906, 2002, vomero 5s, hokas, etc and people who experienced the brick feeling of those am's will think twice. Also I dunno if it's just mine but my am97 ultras from 5 years ago feels a lot stiffer to the point my arch hurts. I dunno if other ppls recent am97 midsoles harden as fast as mine did
I had these in white and silver. I remember walking around Disney World in these and a woman on a scooter ran over my foot and scuffed the hell out of them......talk about pissed!
Btw... One of the Air Max sneakers that needs to be retroed with full length Zoom Air is the Air Pippen 1. Nike can call it "Air Pippen 1 PE" I mean it literally was Scotty Pippen's PE back in the day
hey Topher, how do the textile overlays hold up? I had a pair of all leather upper 97s (white w black mid and out sole and black overlays) w the same pill shaped textile overlays and they ended up peelin off after 2 to 3 weeks of everyday wear. however, I had a pair of silver bullet 97s and they lasted years and still have yet to fall apart in any way. ofc the silver bullets aren’t all leather uppers.
Pegasus Premium for 2025 will have a full visible air zoom unit (like on this Air Max) and a full Zoom X foam. Think it's the 'true next-gen' Air Max we're all waiting for.. but as an add the price will be sky high premium as well.
Since I've become somewhat of an OG CW snob I've been trying to find out if this is an actual og or not, but as Chris says there's not a lot of online info. I've only been able to find old references of the black/volt cw (which I don't like). Does someone in the comments own a 2006 pair and can confirm? Hopefully these are slept on and will go on sale because my country's currency and Nikes pricing is a poor match nowadays, and I need to spend my hard earned cash on those OG Spiridons coming soon.
Why, oh why, did Nike change the column width on this air unit? Look at the original air unit of this style. Some of the columns were so thin! No wonder you cant feel the air unit in the forefoot with this modern version of this unit.
I was really broke for a long time and didn't know if these sneakers either when they released. Last big air max refresh I remember after the air max deluxe was the 360 max Edit: oh damn these came out the same year the air max 360 🤯
Been watching since you were awkwardly sitting next to a desk. 12 years? 13 years? Somewhere around there. Only other youtube channel that I've watched longer is avgn but he started way before you so not a fair comparison technically lol
Weartesters comunity i need your help finding an old nike basketball shoe, my first ever basketball shoe. It was in the early 2000s and it was all or most of the upper in red patent leather with a bit of black. Dont remember anything else. They are some GR shoe and nothing like air jordan or lebron or any main line at the time. Any help is appriciated!
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Chris's answer is exactly why he has this following, always keeping it real and genuine! 👏
"Before I forget, my name is Chris" was hilarious.
Chris you have inspired a lot of people through your work and experience, so we thank you
This is my favorite channel. I feel like I’m in the dopest classes ever. You and your wife educating me on the sneaker game brings back the greatest childhood moments and so much more. The humility and the realness that this channel provides is priceless. Continued success and greater blessings. Thank you both.
Chris, as I’ve said before in the Discord Community, you’re a massive inspiration to me with regards to writing my reviews on WearTesters. You’re definitely an icon within the sneaker review space. Keep up the great work, Chris!
17 minutes of genuine and great content
As soon as you mentioned a phylon midsole on those things, I went, "Why couldn't the 97s had those instead of polyurethane?!"
QotD answer: Chris, you have definitely helped increase my sneaker knowledge with your vids with Mrs. Wing, and I can't fully express my gratitude to you guys on even more stuff to look forward to! Love from a sneakerhead!
Without a doubt, Chris is definitely a cultural legend. My decision to buy is influenced to buy or not by you. Extremely professional, very dedicated to your work, you guys are the funniest sneaker channel hands down. Rants,questions are top tier. 🏆
I found out about this shoe on accident in 2017 at a thrift store… an Airmax enthusiast in the UK messaged me about my pair in 2019, and I eventually sold them to him for crazy money later that year. (Only saying this part because it shows how valuable they were to the community)
I then sourced every pair I could and flipped most of them to UK and Australia Airmax fans over the course of that next year…
the TL 2.5 has a big cult following within the Airmax community, and I credit it mostly to the UK.
Without the UK fans, this shoe isn’t getting a retro.
The humility with which you approach this is why you have influenced so many. I enjoy all the content. But mostly I enjoy just how real the two of you towards each other. And every now and then I get a nugget of new information. Keep up the great work!
I've been following your channel since before the QOTD and I can't remember how it got started? I feel like it was Jodi's brainchild but whatever the inspiration, I really love it. Lets us get to know you guys better and sparks some really entertaining convos in the comment section 😂
Jodi started the question of the day on the Discord and it eventually moved to the videos
Wasn't the TL for total length air. Thought the middle air unit was the upgrade to the 2.5. Youve reviewed the airmax 1, airmax 2 atmose, now the 2.5. Guess next would be the like 2013 full length air units that are actually total length. Love the c9 tent. Long time viewer first time caller.
Good luck on the sports product degree Eddie. You've learned from the best, so it should be pretty easy. Another great review.
Totally remember these and so happy you are giving these some love! I had the original TL 2 and also these TL 2.5. I believe the update between the 2 and 2.5 was the midsole and outsole to add some stability while the upper stayed the same. Both were originally super comfy!
This platform and your voices have been incredible to me these past few years. Not only it inspired me to get back into shoes, it also reignited my passion and reminded myself that there’s always room to grow in other aspects in life and this is one of them. Thank you so much for everything, I’ll continue to support this platform and since apparel all together. Much love and have a wonderful day :)
I used to have a pair of TL1 Shox and frickin' loved em. They were so damn comfortable. They were the grey and navy pair. I thought that the bottoms full of Shox was an insane design.
Speaking of semi-full length Shox, give us the VC 1-3s again!
I started regularly watching this channel around the D-Rose 6 boost era and enjoyed learning the ins and outs of products regardless if I would buy them or not.
There would also be little nerdy videos or aspects spread throughout before the second channel got started that I appreciated too.
If there's one thing that this channel has taught me, it's that it's cool to be really knowledgeable and passionate about things you enjoy and that has helped me get into hobbies, my career as a game dev and my drive to learn.
It is a characteristic I find interesting from person to person because what I'm passionate about can be totally different for someone else and it invites conversation and learning
These beauties are an absolute classic over here in Cape Town, South Africa 🇿🇦 we LOVE our retro bubbles! It's a way of life 😁
Watching your channel since the Kobe 8 review. Your videos educated me and helped me get a job with Nike back in 2015!
That Motorola Razr was the status symbol of that era lol! iPhone what?
You are a humble and genuine person. At the end of the day they comes across in all the videos!
Been watching for a couple years and I think I only own like 2 pairs of shoes ever to be on the channel haha
But I love learning and seeing the product and listening to your banter haha
I am in the same boat as that guy. I was in middle school and saw the hyperrev 2013 review on the finishline website. I am currently finishing an industrial design degree and will pursue sneaker design after. It all started here!
You both are the only two Americans I like. So humble and enjoyable to watch. Oh and I managed to grab these in the UK today on SNKRS. So glad these were an easy grab
You guys are a legend and a staple in the basketball and sneaker communities. You are amazing and genuine. Never stop being you! ❤️
Chris, you're an inspiration to me who values education, infused with passion. Ironic that the Air Total Max Uptempo 2020 was the video that drew me to your channel and I totally hoped to see that pair mentioned as a reference here. This pair is dope, it reminds me a lot of AM 97 Total Orange pair I have 💯
Got the blacks….now I’m coping these….IT WAS A STAPLE SHOE IN LONDON…I’ve always wanted them
I've never seen this shoe before, so thank you for the showcase! Such a cool-looking silhouette, and especially in that colorway.
Kinda funny that this was the QOTD, cause somebody had posted a picture a couple days ago thinking that the 5’s they had were reps cause they had a cardboard last, there were other commenters saying they were reps but because you had taught me that some Jordan’s used them because they didn’t have the carbon fiber plate yet, I was able to show them a vid of yours from 3 years ago lol my story isn’t as big as the person making a career out of you, but your impact at least has taught me things I didn’t know, thanks for that 😁
Chris, thank you so much for sharing your passion and knowledge for sneakers. You've helped me make better purchasing decision because of the information you share in each of your review s. You are appreciated! Blessing to you!
There were so many cool things we missed as kids....but the wonderful thing is we are never too old to discover them❤
We call your impact…your Legacy ❤
We are mostly still here because of Chris. This channel would have none of the authenticity or depth that a lot of us look for in a sneaker review. Chris seeks to be knowledgeable but isn’t afraid to also add emotion. As far as I’m concerned he’s the GOAT
Love the channel, always keeping it real
There are new and interesting home grown sneaker brands from my home country of India, especially shoes from gully labs and comet. Would appreciate a video on shoes from the aforementioned brands if possible.
Love the work you do and as always, for the algorithm!
Boy oh boy you don't know how happy NY is that these coming back!
Settle for a polo fleece and some air maxs
QOTD: Chris, thank you.
I don't remember these from 2006, but I was running pretty heavy back then and Nike wasn't my brand. In retrospect they look like an '06 reinterpretation of the Air Max 98 or the Air Max Deluxe from 1999. Honestly, I'd pick either of those (or the Air Tuned Max or Air Tailwind IV from the same era) ten times out of ten over this model. This one is solid but I feel like the best had already happened.
I appreciate the video. Have a like and a comment in return. See you soon!
Yup I remember these. I wasn't a huge fan but they're better than most new kicks at this point lol.
💐 Give Chris his flowers.
I've recently completely moved away from the ultra soft squishy insoles. Realized that those were what were hurting my feet and I'm not lying I wore air force 1s today and my feet don't hurt at all. So something like this looks awesome for me.
I thought the TL stood for 'Total Lenght'...like in total lenght air unit. Great review as always ❤
Listen to the Mrs. She said it so well! You give great insight!
Been waiting for this shoe for years now, so glad that this & a few more colorways are dropping over the next 6-9 months. Definitely don't want the collab with Comme De garçon that recently dropped, just give me the good OG drops! Thanks for the review of this shoe! #AirMaxGuy
Those were some bad boy classics I remember them - yeah the cool kids had them but not me 😅. Goated question of the day btw. And yes it’s good to have some sort of focal point in your 16:46 life to aspire you to better yourself than having no focal point at all👍🏿🖤
I think ppl need to really promote that these midsoles are not PU stale like the 97,98s like you did Chris because we are in a golden age where ppl are wearing comfy 1906, 2002, vomero 5s, hokas, etc and people who experienced the brick feeling of those am's will think twice.
Also I dunno if it's just mine but my am97 ultras from 5 years ago feels a lot stiffer to the point my arch hurts. I dunno if other ppls recent am97 midsoles harden as fast as mine did
I'm like meh on the shoes but a huge thank you to Chris for helping me make more informed choices when I purchase sneakers
Yes I'm getting these kicks just waiting on a colorway I like but I'm happy they are back
Loved the video, you guys are the best.
I wanna see a video on that Brooks ? Runner. Would be interesting to get your thoughts on those crazy midsoles.
The new hoodies are sick. Need the Jordan one
Awesome review as always
I had the all black version of these when I worked at FTL. Def had to switch out the insole.
Yes, you are inspirational!
I had these in white and silver. I remember walking around Disney World in these and a woman on a scooter ran over my foot and scuffed the hell out of them......talk about pissed!
Every time I see these I just think of the air max 97. I want these!
You are absolutely nr.1.Greetings from Poland❤🏀
I got/still have a pair of these! Mine are in white, yellow and hints of volt.
I wish they would bring back the air max solas. Those were awesome
This channel has matured well
these are so clean 😍
A little prices but dope. The shape is on point
TL actually stands for "Total Length" hence why it is also used in a variation of the Nike Shox, in the Shox TL.
That makes more sense. Wherever we read it was for Total Air seems to be incorrect.
Btw... One of the Air Max sneakers that needs to be retroed with full length Zoom Air is the Air Pippen 1. Nike can call it "Air Pippen 1 PE" I mean it literally was Scotty Pippen's PE back in the day
Great review
These shoes definitely give off strong Nike AM97 vibes, from the midsole to the wavy lines. And yes, 97's are bricks!
hey Topher, how do the textile overlays hold up? I had a pair of all leather upper 97s (white w black mid and out sole and black overlays) w the same pill shaped textile overlays and they ended up peelin off after 2 to 3 weeks of everyday wear. however, I had a pair of silver bullet 97s and they lasted years and still have yet to fall apart in any way. ofc the silver bullets aren’t all leather uppers.
You make the best f)>ck|n videos ! Even if I am not that stoked on the shoe I still watch em. 🤙
Never had I giggled when someone say that had a baby haha
Pegasus Premium for 2025 will have a full visible air zoom unit (like on this Air Max) and a full Zoom X foam. Think it's the 'true next-gen' Air Max we're all waiting for.. but as an add the price will be sky high premium as well.
The TL 2.5 is my favorite air max
I completely forgot about these but now I set snkrs to notify me when they drop
Chris has always given me heavy CM Punk type vibes (cm punk is definitely a top 5 all time wrestler)
The “retro” looks WAAAAY better then the collab.
Since I've become somewhat of an OG CW snob I've been trying to find out if this is an actual og or not, but as Chris says there's not a lot of online info. I've only been able to find old references of the black/volt cw (which I don't like). Does someone in the comments own a 2006 pair and can confirm? Hopefully these are slept on and will go on sale because my country's currency and Nikes pricing is a poor match nowadays, and I need to spend my hard earned cash on those OG Spiridons coming soon.
Hey! I got a lot Nikes in nsw box. They're good quality. I feel called out.
So does Chris and that’s how feels.
Waiting for these...
The total air name is because of how breathable the upper is as well👌🏼
Cmon chris, dont do Klay dirty 😢. Love the videos as always. For algorithm
Acknowledging what happened isn’t doing Klay dirty.
Why, oh why, did Nike change the column width on this air unit? Look at the original air unit of this style. Some of the columns were so thin! No wonder you cant feel the air unit in the forefoot with this modern version of this unit.
These looks cleannn
SB PS8 please and thank you. RIP Razor.
this looks really good
Yeah we do. 😂
Can you do a review of the new Nike Air Max Waffle Racer SP (Action Green/Altitude Green) dropped today 11/14
these look awesome on feet, I'll get if the hit the outlets
I was really broke for a long time and didn't know if these sneakers either when they released. Last big air max refresh I remember after the air max deluxe was the 360 max
Edit: oh damn these came out the same year the air max 360 🤯
When I buy shoes before I buy I come here and get the best information in the shoe
Those are 🔥 ide rock with SF Giants 🧢
I've never seen those air max shoes before
I dont remember them... but I will get me a pair!😂
These fire ngl
Nightwing Family 🏆
Been watching since you were awkwardly sitting next to a desk. 12 years? 13 years? Somewhere around there. Only other youtube channel that I've watched longer is avgn but he started way before you so not a fair comparison technically lol
How do i pre order the hoodie
For the Algorithm
this wasn’t a hit for me, I’d like it if they’d retro the the airmax Solas.
So is this an OG CW?
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Weartesters comunity i need your help finding an old nike basketball shoe, my first ever basketball shoe. It was in the early 2000s and it was all or most of the upper in red patent leather with a bit of black. Dont remember anything else. They are some GR shoe and nothing like air jordan or lebron or any main line at the time. Any help is appriciated!
That's not a lot to go on. Visible air unit? Swoosh size? Swoosh position? Number of swooshes? Any little piece of the puzzle could help.
Yea
Jawns nice 👍🏽