AIR JORDAN 3 BLACK CEMENT - NOVEMBER 23, 2024

[trappedintime]

Or it's simply a matter of opinion. Nobody is right or wrong, it's all just opinions. Some are little wilder than others, but hey! I'll save my judgement for when mine finally arrive.

Accuracy isn’t really up for opinion though. And there’s way more accurate on these than the 2018’s compared to the OGs.

 

[strongthetruth]

“The 2018s are better” crowd seems like they’re just spewing copium. Just be honest and tell us the truth - that your funds ain’t right, or you have other financial priorities. Those are all mature things to admit to.

But telling us the 2018s are better is just a nasty lie.

It’s not that the 2018’s were “better” just that these aren’t much better. I already have these and had the 2018’s as well. These aren’t a $220 quality release. The bred 4’s earlier this year and the 11’s from last year were superb. Not to mention the WC 3’s from last year that were about as close to perfect as you could get. I recently bought a pair of white/black DT Max 96’ and the leather on those and these are comparable. Thing is the Deion’s are only $170 and going for less than retail. These look great in pictures but they don’t feel great in hand.

 

[jordanhead718212]

time to place my order

 

[Otaku]

lol I get you on that one and knew I was gonna get it for that but hell…for 220…we should get all the perks.

The real issues are tied to the price of these joints. It’s just another sign that they’re taking shortcuts on material and quality and charging the new standard.

If you want material quality you need to get out of Jordans entirely. They have never had quality materials for the price they charge.

 

[pwguy]

We're paying $220 b/c that's what Nike charges, and not b/c it's superior in quality to any other sneakers on the market, but just b/c that's what the market will bare. Looking for value based on quality vs. cost is a fruitless exercise. The price shouldn't make us like or not like the shoe more or less. We're paying for the brand and legacy, not for the quality or tech.

I got rid of my '18s b/c although I enjoyed wearing them, they never really looked quite right and felt a bit bulky. I would have kept them if these weren't coming out as they're more than acceptable. I just knew this release would be way better.

I'm really enjoying the WCs and FRs with the updated shape and the thinner padding. If I can get these '24s I'll enjoy them that much more. Hopefully I get a good shape as that seems to vary from freak'n amazing to pretty pathetic (mostly the boxy vs. sleek toe box and EP height. Took me 3 pairs of the WCs to get the perfect one; not looking to do that this time around.

 

[buddhashark]

Why no retailers dropping these yet? Nike can’t keep unloading their stock early and expecting them to wait and get stuck with them.

 

[ModernMade]

Why no retailers dropping these yet? Nike can’t keep unloading their stock early and expecting them to wait and get stuck with them.

One thing for sure, no one will get stuck with these...

 

[WASHED KING]

I was wrong on my first assessment. I don't see these sitting, but I also don't see them going for anything resell wise. Will probably be a bunch of restocks from people returning pairs/mix matching to get the elephant print that they want.

 

[buddhashark]

Stores are currently unloading pairs on resale platforms. They must be flooded. This model from Nike isn’t sustainable.

 

[jordanhead718212]

Besides Niketalk and a few niche enthusiasts on Twitter/social media, no one is buying multiple pairs/mixing and matching to get the best pair
We are the weirdos that do things like this, that is NOT the norm

 

[ill4eva]

It’s not that the 2018’s were “better” just that these aren’t much better. I already have these and had the 2018’s as well. These aren’t a $220 quality release. The bred 4’s earlier this year and the 11’s from last year were superb. Not to mention the WC 3’s from last year that were about as close to perfect as you could get. I recently bought a pair of white/black DT Max 96’ and the leather on those and these are comparable. Thing is the Deion’s are only $170 and going for less than retail. These look great in pictures but they don’t feel great in hand.

Were you this upset when Nike charged $200 in 2018 for the Jordan 3 Steel Toes?

 

[Blackjesus-23]

Source?

 

[Arthur Shelby]

This sneaker will crease like no other before

 

[rbk93]

This sneaker will crease like no other before

I love it.

 

[getback]

This sneaker will crease like no other before

I use these for my WC3 and they work great. I don't really feel constricted and the creasing is less drastic.

Amazon.com

 

[soleaddict33]

If you're trippin' out about creases, these ain't for you...

 

[jordanhead718212]

Sneakers aren't for you period if you worry about creasing

 

[trappedintime]

This sneaker will crease like no other before

It’s amazing people want polyurethane coated, rock hard “leather” just so it doesn’t crease.

We lived thru those dookie retros ‘11-14. If it doesn’t crease you shouldn’t be wasting money on it

 

[Davey Magoo]

Besides Niketalk and a few niche enthusiasts on Twitter/social media, no one is buying multiple pairs/mixing and matching to get the best pair
We are the weirdos that do things like this, that is NOT the norm

Are you calling me a weirdo?

 

[WASHED KING]

Creases aren't nearly as bad if you're wearing your proper size.

Cats wearing shoes that are too big. Most creases are barely noticeable once your foot is in it.

 

[Belair5]

Damn looks like about 50% or more of ppl getting em don't seem to thrilled. I mean once you keep getting the same retros just slightly upgraded it really isn't tht exciting huh lol when nike air 1st returned it definitely brought some fresh energy but thats long gone now

 

[headdetective]

In the stacks they go

Good point though, I rarely get that type of excitement anymore with these retros.

 

[WASHED KING]

Damn looks like about 50% or more of ppl getting em don't seem to thrilled. I mean once you keep getting the same retros just slightly upgraded it really isn't tht exciting huh lol when nike air 1st returned it definitely brought some fresh energy but thats long gone now

I don't feel that way, especially about models like 3's.

They crumble, chip and I don't mind having a new fresh pair every 6-7 years. My 2018's I had maybe worn 10 times max and still looked great but the second I heard news of a retro I sold them.

Honestly since I have these, WC3's I really don't need another Jordan 3 in my collection. Might get rid of my Fire Reds and grab another WC3.

 

[hitman243]

these are basically the sneakerhead equivalent of a stan smith or converse all star

a classic that keeps coming out and one that we always need to have in the closet at all times

 

[truenike81]

Not my pair nasty work