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Air Jordan V retro OG - Nike Air - Fire Red/Silver tongue - May 2, 2020
- Thread in 'Jordan Brand' Thread starter Started by salacious crumb,
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I am skeptical.This will shockspoonmanofthehour but I am only buying one pair of these. I love them, were my second-ever Jordan when the OGs dropped. I don't even mind yellow soles anymore, but the fact Nike can't make the mesh panels not yellow even sitting in the closet makes me feel like there's no sense even bothering trying to keep a fresh pair on ice. I won't wear the one par enough for it to make any sense LOL
rainking
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We will see. You’re not going to fool me again.
I don’t blame you but I promise you this is a one and done.
I may pass on these.
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Man JB dropped the ball on that one. ASG in Chicago and no cement 3s
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Thats fair. The Cards are right behind the Playoffs as far as my fav 7s. For some reason, minus the 3m tongue, Cards and these are similar to me.
rainking
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When did I say I was only buying one of something and then buy more LOL
I might've said I was only buying two of something and then bought three or four
These ... I need to get a pair just because. I love this and the black/metallic OG colorways but something still is off with them. The early pics don't do much to mitigate my lukewarm expectations. Hell, I passed completely on the last black/metallic retro and I never thought I'd do that. But they just didn't give me the old feeling. I've got gift cards in reserve so buying the fire reds will cost me nothing, at least.
I did however just say eff it and buy a fourth pair of Kobe Chaos from StockX. Pondering selling my extra pair of Protro 1 Final Seconds, which would make it basically almost a straight swap. Not sure I can do it, though. I never should have listened to you and should have bought that fourth pair of Chaos in the first damn place
If nothing else, I think I now might pass on the flints to lessen the blow. Realistically I'd probably barely ever wear those.
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I'm kinda like that too. I think white colored 5's and 6's look way better than the black one's.
The Fresh Prince
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My solution to this is to just own them all....why pick which child you love best....!
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I have had trust issues with the last few v releases. Black metallics are one of my favs of all time but the netting yellowed within 2 years. I have yet to wear them 5 times, so to see the sole be super icy blue scares me a little.
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You didn’t, I made it up in my head.When did I say I was only buying one of something and then buy more LOL
I might've said I was only buying two of something and then bought three or four
These ... I need to get a pair just because. I love this and the black/metallic OG colorways but something still is off with them. The early pics don't do much to mitigate my lukewarm expectations. Hell, I passed completely on the last black/metallic retro and I never thought I'd do that. But they just didn't give me the old feeling. I've got gift cards in reserve so buying the fire reds will cost me nothing, at least.
I did however just say eff it and buy a fourth pair of Kobe Chaos from StockX. Pondering selling my extra pair of Protro 1 Final Seconds, which would make it basically almost a straight swap. Not sure I can do it, though. I never should have listened to you and should have bought that fourth pair of Chaos in the first damn place
If nothing else, I think I now might pass on the flints to lessen the blow. Realistically I'd probably barely ever wear those.
Sell your Final Second’s? Now that would be flat out crazy. That shoe is a classic and who knows if or when it will be retroed again. It’s Kobe gold.
Haha, a fourth pair of Kobe Chaos. You won’t even get to your third pair! StockX thanks you for your business though. One thing about you, you sure do hoard the shoes you love.
I still need to see more pics and videos on these to make a final decision. I’m on the fence.
rainking
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You didn’t, I made it up in my head.
Sell your Final Second’s? Now that would be flat out crazy. That shoe is a classic and who knows if or when it will be retroed again. It’s Kobe gold.
Haha, a fourth pair of Kobe Chaos. You won’t even get to your third pair! StockX thanks you for your business though. One thing about you, you sure do hoard the shoes you love.
I still need to see more pics and videos on these to make a final decision. I’m on the fence.
You got me there.
Well, I straight ran three pairs of OG Chaos into the ground so it IS possible LOL. I’m wearing pair 1 of the new ones all over already. It’s easily my favorite Kobe, and it’s not exactly the most durable shoe. But you’re definitely right about the Final Seconds 1s. I came to my senses, I’m not selling them. Back to these Jordan Vs ... totally agree. I’m getting them unless they are just utter garbage (especially since I have these GCs) but I am not expecting to be wowed. Hopefully we’ll be pleasantly surprised.
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I don’t think 2’s would ever be made that way (OG) again ever,SMH. 94’s were a great remake prob the best so far to me!!
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These, or the black metallic?
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^ dunno why I don't have an edit feature.
Would you go these, or the 2016 black metallic if only one?
Would you go these, or the 2016 black metallic if only one?
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Would have an extraordinarily hard time choosing between the two.. both so nice, classic Air Jordan’s through and through.
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Back in 1990 I chose the Black Metallics over these, and that wouldn't change today.
That being said, I will still add these to the collection in a few weeks.
That being said, I will still add these to the collection in a few weeks.
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Such a great pic.
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IMO - MJ wore the AJ5 in his last great dunking year.
By the time he won his first ring the following season in the AJ6,
he had noticeably started to loose his hops & develop his all around game.
By the time he won his first ring the following season in the AJ6,
he had noticeably started to loose his hops & develop his all around game.
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WUT
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If I had to choose one it would be Black Metallic 5’s just because those can legit be an everyday shoe and still look amazing.
