I agree with your statement. Out of the 1s I have recently bought, which is not many, chicago has the worst quality. However, the colorway is/has been one of my favorites/grails so had to bite the bullet.
Best bang for buck is probably RTTG Jordan 1s.
I think the colors are well done. To me, it really comes down to the material. If the lining near the laces is leather, not nubuck like on some pictures, I am going to try to get 1 pair.
I don't know if some of you are still looking but 1 pair of sz 8.5 BHM is available on citygear
http://www.citygear.com/Nike-Lebron-XI-BHM-Anthracite-and-Gold.html
Darn wanted to pick up a pair from Finishline while using my winners circle reward. The site refuse to take my CC and the phone line is too busy. I guess it wasn't meant for me to save money on this one :D
Have you tried using white or white glow for air bubbles? I feel like that's gonna make it pop a little better/or just transition a little smoother. Just my opinion. Looks great.
The 5 pack was called "Toro Bravo" pack and people started calling the red "toro" and the black "bravo". They also did use "raging bulls" a lot too.
Well some did call it red one "red suede" and the black one "3m".
People just having fun with nicknames, it doesn't really bother me.
For me, I...
Go to "champs store" and move few pages to footwear.
Select the shoes you want and purchase. Since you got a nike deal, all the nike shoes should be free.
then go to "my locker" and select what shoes you want your player to have on "game day" and on off-court.
hope this helps.