The insole was a dead give away since the HOA pairs had all the Air Max models on it. Lol! Still looking for a pair to replace my 2003 pair. I dare not open the box like Schrodinger's cat. Can't bear to know whether the midsole crumbled or not.
Guess I could've taken a hair dryer to the air sole to clear it up, but I think it adds character to the shoe that's been in my rotation for 15 years. Once that white mesh gets dirty, it's a wrap!
Can finally retire my 2005 History of Air pair (left)! Gonna wear these this week to give them a proper send-off and then back in the box they shall remain. Always loved the insoles of the HOA pairs.
Do these eventually break-in? Feel like I should've gone a half-size up since they're so tight (width). Haven't worn these more than trying on and walking around the house.
The 2012 retro had forefoot Zoom Air, but no monkey paw. Saw the GP retro and that has the monkey paw. They need to bring that back for this retro and make it a faithful reproduction of the original!