Air Jordan 5 Retro 'Fire Red' 2013 Vol: No 23

[air jsarg]

08 (CDP) vs. 2013

I must say that I dislike the way JB is doing the V's lately, even though I didn't mind this retro compared to the 2011 Metallic V's I was also a victim of the off-centered jumpman. I was really anticipating the V releases for this year but will probably end up passing and trying to get the 06-07 and earlier retro's.

Side Note: If you copped the Wolf Grey's from last year, how is it they made those so well and yet the 2011 Metallic's and 2013 Fire Red's are so different. The Wolf Grey reminds me of the 06-07 releases and the 08 pair below.

Fire Red Colour (08 on Left, '13 on Right)

Air Bubble, Midsole Paint [Shiny vs. Dull] (08 on Left, '13 on Right)

Toebox (08 Front, '13 Behind) - I did this to show that the 08 has a bit more roll, whereas the '13 is more straight up

Tongue Height, Stitching, Colour ('13 on Left, 08 on Right)

Padding (08 on Left, '13 on Right)

Shoe Height (08 on Left, '13 on Right)

 

[websternguyen]

nice comparison. i slept on these big time.. look so dope in person. thanksfully i have the cdps.....

 

[air jsarg]

^^^^ CDP is better, bar none

 

[jordan2233]

Cdp has the 23 on it, not a fan of that. Looks better without it

 

[air jsarg]

^^^ its not just about a "23" stitched on the side

 

[got2havemykicks]

^^^ its not just about a "23" stitched on the side

then what is it?

 

[remixx02]

I picked up a pair for my boy today at Champs.. They had plenty of sizes. I couldn't believe it.

 

[whiteylikejs]

I still dont understand why these didnt get a lot of love. Its a Jordan, og color and I always thought Vs were one of the classic js. (I alwasys thought 1-6 were the best) I must be missing something. Thinking bout selling not cause I dont love mine but could use the money one some of the other heat that is coming out and can pick these back up for retail later

These aren't sitting per se, but I know what you mean. I think a big reason these got a lukewarm reception was the questionable quality of J's lately (no 3M on 13's, less than steller materials on the 4's, no special box for the 11's, etc). A bigger reason, in my opionion, was the 88 3's. People see the writing on the wall with the Nike Air. All of a sudden seeing a jumpman where Nike Air used to be looks a lot less appealing...

 

[steelogreen]

I picked up a pair for my boy today at Champs.. They had plenty of sizes. I couldn't believe it.

nice still got the thunders in stock

 

[air jsarg]

then what is it?

it's a completely different feeling shoe. the 2013 feels bulky as hell. the CDP is more comfortable even without the additional padding the 2013 has around the ankle. The leather does not feel as stiff on the CDP. Honestly it's all preference, I'm not trying to attack people who have this retro, if your happy then your happy. I have the 13 and the 08 and I simply like the 08 better and not just because of 23 on the side, to me it's a totally different feeling on my feet.

 

[passitback]

Where do you live, bro? 

 

[got2havemykicks]

I picked up a pair for my boy today at Champs.. They had plenty of sizes. I couldn't believe it.


 

where is this at? kansas

 

[ayotayo]

I picked up a pair for my boy today at Champs.. They had plenty of sizes. I couldn't believe it.

Where do you live with so much sitting on shelves?

 

[remixx02]

Haha! I don't live here.. I'm here on a work trip in Augusta, GA.. Those pairs wouldn't last a day where I live (SoCal).

 

[drocib]

Yeah the hype for those have died down in Augusta which is my hometown.

 

[lperez24]

Who's getting the air jordan retro 5 fire reds tomorrow since footlocker is restocking them?

 

[bdot]

i gotta hop on this restock i need another pair i know im gonna wear these out.

 

[lperez24]

How long does it take for them to be "worn out"

And by worn out do you mean creased?

 

[bdot]

How long does it take for them to be "worn out"

And by worn out do you mean creased?

i dont really know im not gonna try and keep then clean like all my other kicks is what i mean. you know when you throw some vans on and you just wear them and not think about it the whole day. but with fresh jays you watch your step every second.

 

[jl988]

Where do you live with so much sitting on shelves?

Do you know if you can order on the phone from this store?

 

[forward]

it's a completely different feeling shoe. the 2013 feels bulky as hell. the CDP is more comfortable even without the additional padding the 2013 has around the ankle. The leather does not feel as stiff on the CDP. Honestly it's all preference, I'm not trying to attack people who have this retro, if your happy then your happy. I have the 13 and the 08 and I simply like the 08 better and not just because of 23 on the side, to me it's a totally different feeling on my feet.

Just got my Vs the other day.I thought the 2013s were pretty well made. Didn't have an issue with aligning as it was on point as well. Having said this, seeing all the other people with misaligned logos tells me Jordan QC is horrible. The Vs were my last Jordans until things get better (won't be holding my breath).

 

[mikeylab]

where is this at? kansas

haha- i wish!  alas, even in bumblef***, KS these would fly.

 

[chusifer]

Serramonte HOH, Footaction, AND Finishline all had these on display around 2pm. Not sure what sizes...but it appeared they had plenty.

 

[ayotayo]

Do you know if you can order on the phone from this store?

Idk the spot bro. I qouted the dude with the picture above.

 

[smoove]

House of Hoops - Topanga still has these available.