AIR JORDAN 3 BLACK CEMENT - NOVEMBER 23, 2024

I don't use the top lace holes so these laces are much longer than I like. Gonna buy replacements. I've purchased black ones from lacelab for my infrared 3s and like them, but they're not identical to these BCs. Anyone have a recommendation that's closer? If not, I probably won't notice the diff when I'm not comparing side by side anyway, but closer is better of course. Thanks in advance!
 
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Top Vietnam
Bottom China
I'm happy with both
 
Debating if I should repaint this pair to back to the original red cement, try to make it a white cement, donate somewhere, or maybe deconstruct it completely.

In addition to the steel toe and ep height I never liked the super shiny finish on the 2018s. Because of the "pebbling" they looked so plasticky to me. But I mightve overdone the flat finish on these red cements. They are holding up well though.

I do like the 2024s shine because the smooth material and got relatively good shape pairs.

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Debating if I should repaint this pair to red or white, donate somewhere, or maybe deconstruct it completely.

In addition to the steel toe and ep height I never liked the super shiny finish on the 2018s. Because of the "pebbling" they looked so plasticky to me. But I mightve overdone the flat finish on these red cements. They are holding up well though.

I do like the 2024s shine because the smooth material and got relatively good shape pairs.

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These look nice. I'd just touch them up and keep them if you think you'll wear them. Unless you actually want a red pair?
 
I inspected my nike.ca pairs and they are from vietnam, the toe box is a bit more boxy than what I see from china pairs
 
found the 2024 to be just a bit loose going TTS. was able to snag a 0.5 down w/$15 off coupon. hope they arent too tight
 
I inspected my nike.ca pairs and they are from vietnam, the toe box is a bit more boxy than what I see from china pairs
One of the Nike.ca pairs I got as from Vietnam and it’s stellar quality. Got another pair of Vietnam’s and it’s atrocious plastic leather and extra glossy. Really gotta pick out the nice pairs
 
found the 2024 to be just a bit loose going TTS. was able to snag a 0.5 down w/$15 off coupon. hope they arent too tight

As usual, totally depends on your feet. Most people in here who have mentioned sizing swear they are TTS, or even a bit tight at TTS.
However, I went down 0.5 like I did with the reimagined WCs and have no problems and am glad I did. I'm a true size 11 on the measuring device but have somewhat narrow feet. So even though these BC IIIs are not as bulky/loose as the WCs are, they still have tons of room for me in the toe at my TTS. Going down 0.5 fixes that, and my feet don't have any problem with the shoe's width.
 
I don't use the top lace holes so these laces are much longer than I like. Gonna buy replacements. I've purchased black ones from lacelab for my infrared 3s and like them, but they're not identical to these BCs. Anyone have a recommendation that's closer? If not, I probably won't notice the diff when I'm not comparing side by side anyway, but closer is better of course. Thanks in advance!

Lacing 3's up to the top looks SOOOOOO much cleaner. (edit....see my post just below this one)

Looks better & solves your problem.



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Top Vietnam
Bottom China
I'm happy with both


Vietnam with the rare WIN!
 
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Lacing 3's up to the top looks SOOOOOO much cleaner.

Looks better & solves your problem.






Vietnam with the rare WIN!

Nah. Used to but don't anymore. And lacing all the way hides the jumpman, particularly with these shorter tongues.
 
I went 10.5 in WC and 11 in these BC. I could’ve done BC in a 10.5 but it’s def not the same or same comfort. Curious though.. IDK if China pairs fit differently or if they just look different.
 
I went 10.5 in WC and 11 in these BC. I could’ve done BC in a 10.5 but it’s def not the same or same comfort. Curious though.. IDK if China pairs fit differently or if they just look different.

That's exactly what I did. The 11 BC fit almost identically to the 10.5 WC. How do you find the fit?
 
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