Air Jordan IV “Black/Cement” - May 4th 2019

[jab step]

Traded for a pair using tradeblock and the shape of the toe box looks very odd. I’m not a purist, but even for me these looked off. Attached are some pictures. Is this a normal flaw for the 2019 pair or did I get a fake or highly defective pair? There’s some sort of warping going on.

Thank you

 

[pwguy]

Yes... That was par for the course with that release unfortunately. I had two pairs and chose the least messed up ones.

 

[marztharealist]

Some old eBay photos, I had saved from 2012. Not a pair I own, BTW.



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Top 5, BEST Jordan Retro, of ALL-TIME. Top 3, IMHO. I know it's far from the OG, but If I could just get this EXACT sneaker with higher ankle collars, bolder Nike Air heel font, and less cheaper looking netting, I'd shut the **** up, til INFINITY.





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[Neocortex]

Said this in another thread. Most agree the 2019s are better than the 2012s (Nike Air and better midsole paint). But with the prevalence of fakes these days and how hard they can be to detect, it’s cool that 2012s can be fairly easily and reliably authenticated just by looking at the paint cracks on the midsole. Counterfeit manufacturers don’t deal with used shoes so it’s unlikely they tried to replicate this subtle detail. Of course it’s not the most aesthetically pleasing thing but I can’t think of any other Js/Nikes that have telltale signs of authenticity

 

[rafbuddy]

Traded for a pair using tradeblock and the shape of the toe box looks very odd. I’m not a purist, but even for me these looked off. Attached are some pictures. Is this a normal flaw for the 2019 pair or did I get a fake or highly defective pair? There’s some sort of warping going on.

Thank you

yep mine wonky too. these retros were garbage

 

[therealest1]

 

[Binstaman]

Even though I cut back on carbs substantially (little to zero, and I know it's hard to gauge with these BBW-like cankles)...


But after a 60 hour fast, I decided to indulge with a little bred today:

Still prefer the 2012s (stiffer toe box and stronger build quality, midsole crack and jumpman were the only major miscues on that release, but otherwise, partial to the decade ago release).


Note: The duct tape is to protect my achilles - these tore me up a few times... tree trunk leg prollems.

 

[dhtowng]

Even though I cut back on carbs substantially (little to zero, and I know it's hard to gauge with these BBW-like cankles)...


But after a 60 hour fast, I decided to indulge with a little bred today:

Still prefer the 2012s (stiffer toe box and stronger build quality, midsole crack and jumpman were the only major miscues on that release, but otherwise, partial to the decade ago release).


Note: The duct tape is to protect my achilles - these tore me up a few times... tree trunk leg prollems.

So much wrong with this post lol

 

[ChiefChad-]

That post is crazy lol

 

[headdetective]

New cats different lol

 

[bundy888]

tape on the backtab....uhhhh

 

[WASHED KING]

Even though I cut back on carbs substantially (little to zero, and I know it's hard to gauge with these BBW-like cankles)...


But after a 60 hour fast, I decided to indulge with a little bred today:

Still prefer the 2012s (stiffer toe box and stronger build quality, midsole crack and jumpman were the only major miscues on that release, but otherwise, partial to the decade ago release).


Note: The duct tape is to protect my achilles - these tore me up a few times... tree trunk leg prollems.

WHO TOOK THE SECOND PHOTO.

Did you set up a self-timer and put your phone on a public bathroom floor???? Does that phone touch your face????

Ducktape??????


I can't

 

[Kierris]

WHO TOOK THE SECOND PHOTO.

Did you set up a self-timer and put your phone on a public bathroom floor???? Does that phone touch your face????

Ducktape??????


I can't

This brother got all kinds of microbial fecal matter on his phone... I hope the attention he's trying to get is worth it.

 

[ozboi]

Ayo

 

[vegeta the god]

 

[vegeta the god]

2012 was a horrible retro wtf are you talking about!?

 

[WASHED KING]

The pictures had me so flabbergasted I didn’t even get to reading the post.

2012’s??????

 

[Iron Man]

my 2012 pair is still going strong. straight tanks lol

 

[green rhino123]

The pictures had me so flabbergasted I didn’t even get to reading the post.

2012’s??????

I am also flabbergasted by this tomfoolery.

 

[Neocortex]

Like I said, 2012 Breds the only Js you can legit check just by looking at the midsole paint. That’s gotta count for something

 

[bestintheworld]

Talk about a grave dig lol and then on top of that, buddy hit us with the hottest of takes all the while decimating any hygienic credibility he may have had. Me cyanttttt

 

[rainking]

 

[perfectchaosrei]

time to shut this **** down

 

[Davey Magoo]

Even though I cut back on carbs substantially (little to zero, and I know it's hard to gauge with these BBW-like cankles)...


But after a 60 hour fast, I decided to indulge with a little bred today:

Still prefer the 2012s (stiffer toe box and stronger build quality, midsole crack and jumpman were the only major miscues on that release, but otherwise, partial to the decade ago release).


Note: The duct tape is to protect my achilles - these tore me up a few times... tree trunk leg prollems.

Why do you have your pants down in one photo?

On second thought…nevermind.

 

[Girl Thats Jules]

I kinda thought that that was a troll account like 2 months ago.