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I respect this guys vent...and is exactly why im passing on them...Originally Posted by younggunna28
Alright guys I wanted to reserve judgement until I actually seen the shoes in person. I have never been one to complain about stuff I didnt like, I just wouldnt buy it, but this time I have to say something. I havent bought one package all year for one reason or another. I kept tellin myself this was the only pack I was gonna drop money on. I never got a chance to own black and red xi's and my og xii's are pretty trashed so naturally I was excited about these. The store I work for recieved their shipment today and I couldnt be any more disappointed. The quality on both of these things is horrible. I let it slide and kept my mouth shut on all the other trash that JB put out this year but this one really bothers me. They knew this would be the best selling/most wanted cdp and yet they still couldnt even spend the few extra dollars to give us quality. My girl was actually gonna buy me my pair and I was gonna buy hers but i told her to save her money.I can give you a few examples of why I'm so bummed.
1. Sole is damn near pink. The color was way off it was super light.
2. Jordan logo stitched on the side looks like fakes.
3. Carbon fiber looks horrendus (glue spots all over) and somethin just didnt look right.
4. Lastly shoe was just shaped oddly. Kinda like the way newer iv's are compared to og's and 99 retros.
And as far as the xii's go the shape was just way off. Even my girl said they looked cheap and she really doesnt know how the og's looked. I know ill probably catch some heat for making this post and a lot of you guys will say "more for me" but honestly I'm at the point where I don't care anymore. I didnt complain one time all year and I feel I deserve just this one. Best of luck to all of you who will go through the madness of getting a pair and I honestly hope you guys will be happy with them so atleast someone can enjoy them. And to all who ordered online I also hope you like what you see when you open those boxes. For all those who have never gotten a chance to own a pair of xi's I understand why you would still want them regardless of a "few minor flaws" but to those of us who have been around long enough,its a shame is all I can say. I hope 09 will be different for JB, or I think I'll have to find a new hobby. Lets stop all this hype and just buy what we like. By the way dont let my post count fool you, I been here for years I just do more reading than writing.
On a side note its kind of ironic...I found Niketalk in 2000 after searching for "Jordan 11 black red" on yahoo. Almost 9 years later I have to type all this nonsense just to vent a little over the same exact shoes.
Originally Posted by ooIRON MANoo
Anyone paying over retail for this pack is straight stupid. Especially with the after market on sneakers falling like the stock market. You can get some good deals on OG Taxis and 2001 XI Black/Reds, you just have to step up the negotiating skills.
I will probably get this pack, for below retail (). I will also try to flip the XI's in this pack that everyone is seeking. If I end up with $250-$275 for them, I will use that money to buy another pair of 2001 Black/Red Retro's.
I would also have no problem flippin' this pack to someone that is willing to pay $450+. I have no sympathy for suckers.
but to those of us who have been around long enough,its a shame is all I can say.
I feel what you are saying...
I don't know if its my age or just where my head is now...
But at the end of the day its just shoes. I own OG's, 2001 Retro's and now these. It doesn't bother me as much any more. If this happened last yearI probably would have vented the same way. But JB has been doing this to us for the past 3 years, YET WE STILL BUY THE CRAP. I am guilty of it just like thenext man. I don't even think 09 will be better. If you can put out horrible quality but still sell why change?
You are right about one thing. It is a shame. But I know these will still be on my feet...
Originally Posted by Rapido27
Philly will have these everywhere!!!!!!
Originally Posted by AC IS ART
Glad you buy what you like, and not the hype. I can live with these minor flaws, because I was never able to get these when I was younger. Copping these is a must for me.
Same here. I guess I'm not a expert on quality because I can never really notice anything wrong. Maybe I'm blind or maybe its because Ididn't have Js when I was younger to compare these new ones to.Originally Posted by d3772000
Originally Posted by AC IS ART
Glad you buy what you like, and not the hype. I can live with these minor flaws, because I was never able to get these when I was younger. Copping these is a must for me.
Same for me! I never got to get either of them.....So I'm pretty happy right now! Lil salty bout what everyone is saying bout the quality tho.....i personally thought they looked fine...
Ubiq, Sneakervilla, Footlocker, Finishline, City Blue, Samsun. Mind you all those places but UBIQ have multiple stores.Originally Posted by Rapido27
Philly will have these everywhere!!!!!!
Originally Posted by Rapido27
Ubiq, Sneakervilla, Footlocker, Finishline, City Blue, Samsun. Mind you all those places but UBIQ have multiple stores.Originally Posted by Rapido27
Philly will have these everywhere!!!!!!
1. Sole is damn near pink. The color was way off it was super light.
2. Jordan logo stitched on the side looks like fakes.
3. Carbon fiber looks horrendus (glue spots all over) and somethin just didnt look right.
4. Lastly shoe was just shaped oddly. Kinda like the way newer iv's are compared to og's and 99 retros.
Ah, I knew it. Good looks on the info...