that's because from 06' and on they stopped using articulated zoom I believe. it's half as thick now days and smaller surface area as well from what I can gather online. Anyways, just got my pairs. best release of the year hands down. quality looks good. happiest I've been with a retro product in awhile. my only complaint is the last lace hole in the leather. it's barely punctured through, couldn't get the laces through there. no big deal though I will take a needle to it eventually, easy fix. I can't believe no one has mentioned this though.... These are indeed an ever so slight off white/pearl midsole. and they DO have faint glitter as well.
I am very tempted to order a 3rd on FNL after seeing these in hand.