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thumbs up on these... when do they hit?
Air Jordan 2 MAX!!!
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Not feeling these . . .
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Not feeling these . . .
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actually pretty legit, depending on the price i might cop
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actually pretty legit, depending on the price i might cop
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The Rd is summer 2011
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The Rd is summer 2011
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Actually like the concept of making Retro Jordans with updated technology for use on the basketball court.
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Actually like the concept of making Retro Jordans with updated technology for use on the basketball court.
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Basketball players looking for a performance product don't go to B&M retail locations don't ask for the latest Jordan when looking for a top-tier performance product. By almost all accounts, the AJ 2010 was an EXCELLENT performance shoe, but virtually every color performed poorly at retail and most can be found at a Nike Factory store for 70% off. Most Jordan consumers are buying with fashion/casual appear as the sole factor, coupled with the branding of the Jumpman.
The Air Max Hyperize flopped at retail because it wasn't an accurate, fine-tuned upgrade; all they did was put the original upper on top of a different midsole/cushioning setup. The Alpha 1, as mentioned, was a properly updated version of a classic shoe for today's performance standards and even that shoe is indicative of buying trends when you compare the liquidation/sell-through of the colorways. A great performance shoe is designed with consideration on how all the components of the shoe interact from a performance perspective; putting a Retro 2, 5, 8 anything upper on the basketball specific 360 unit is not that different from selling you the Take Flight w/ a $25 markup.
Don't get me wrong; I think it's a great concept. Even if you dislike Fusions or CMFT Max, you have to respect the hustle. But I think it's a bit silly to think that these shoes are performance upgrades just because you slap a visi-air unit on them.
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Basketball players looking for a performance product don't go to B&M retail locations don't ask for the latest Jordan when looking for a top-tier performance product. By almost all accounts, the AJ 2010 was an EXCELLENT performance shoe, but virtually every color performed poorly at retail and most can be found at a Nike Factory store for 70% off. Most Jordan consumers are buying with fashion/casual appear as the sole factor, coupled with the branding of the Jumpman.
The Air Max Hyperize flopped at retail because it wasn't an accurate, fine-tuned upgrade; all they did was put the original upper on top of a different midsole/cushioning setup. The Alpha 1, as mentioned, was a properly updated version of a classic shoe for today's performance standards and even that shoe is indicative of buying trends when you compare the liquidation/sell-through of the colorways. A great performance shoe is designed with consideration on how all the components of the shoe interact from a performance perspective; putting a Retro 2, 5, 8 anything upper on the basketball specific 360 unit is not that different from selling you the Take Flight w/ a $25 markup.
Don't get me wrong; I think it's a great concept. Even if you dislike Fusions or CMFT Max, you have to respect the hustle. But I think it's a bit silly to think that these shoes are performance upgrades just because you slap a visi-air unit on them.
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Originally reported as the Air Jordan 2 Max, but the official name is the Air Jordan 2.0. You can thank Jordan Brand for clearing up the name mix-up. As for the release of the updated Air Jordan 2, the Air Jordan 2.0 is currently set to hit stores on June 4, 2011. Retail is $160.
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Originally reported as the Air Jordan 2 Max, but the official name is the Air Jordan 2.0. You can thank Jordan Brand for clearing up the name mix-up. As for the release of the updated Air Jordan 2, the Air Jordan 2.0 is currently set to hit stores on June 4, 2011. Retail is $160.
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Straight piff. If they go on sale, I'll scoop them up.
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Straight piff. If they go on sale, I'll scoop them up.
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I'm digging them.
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I'm digging them.
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nah, Im not a fan of the 2 to begin with... but the air max doesnt hurt it at all.
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nah, Im not a fan of the 2 to begin with... but the air max doesnt hurt it at all.
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not a fan of these and even less for $160
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not a fan of these and even less for $160
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Very fresh! If ur gonna tamper with a classic, this is how it should be done. Old skool to new skool. I like em.
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Very fresh! If ur gonna tamper with a classic, this is how it should be done. Old skool to new skool. I like em.
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I like the concept of jb taking old shoes and using new tech on them so they could be better suited for today, but i dont know if im quite feeling this shoe yet. The air bubble makes the midsole look like its a platform almost. might cop if i find em at a outlet .
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I like the concept of jb taking old shoes and using new tech on them so they could be better suited for today, but i dont know if im quite feeling this shoe yet. The air bubble makes the midsole look like its a platform almost. might cop if i find em at a outlet .
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