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I'm not paying resell, I'll wait.
Air jordan VIII Playoffs -Sep 30th - Updated:First official look!!
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- Feb 27, 2013
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I am too but the more weeks that go by I'm starting to think finding a pair for retail is not gonna happen.
- Dec 16, 2016
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I'll give it six months to a year, maybe resell will be cheaper at that point than now.
- Dec 16, 2016
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Does Footlocker or FinishLine ever restock in the malls for releases like this or am I wasting my time going in person?
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2015 Aquas might be the closest we ever got to a 1:1 retro, besides 99’ 4’s. As far as I can tell the only thing off was the back pull tab length which is a smaller loop, and I think the grey on the heel was just ever so slightly darker on the OG. But close as well ever get.copping the playoffs had me feening for another pair of aquas. I ended hunting a decently used pair I ended up deep cleaning and restoring. I plan on wearing these to the ground.
They really nailed the shape of the 2015 retro, that round tapered ankle is a beauty.
- Feb 10, 2014
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they definitely weren't playing around w/ these during the remaster phase. Might've been one of the best executed retros. Imagine if we had all 3 OG colorways
with this execution
- Jul 22, 2012
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I’ve heard rumors that FTLs didn’t get all of their stock and that more pairs are coming. FTLs do often get restocks of releases like these but then the resellers immediately come into play. I don’t know about ya’ll but I’ve seen some employees do shady business to help resellers eat and often I’ve seen situations where the resellers are alerted and pairs are held specifically for them to cop.
- Feb 27, 2013
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Well the problem with restocks is the amount in each size is a joke so they're pretty much gone instantly especially online.
- Apr 7, 2013
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i did a mall trip over the weekend & everywhere was sold out, one store however did say what size i needed when i asked then said they didnt have it
more chances to come, nike not playing around w early drops & EA to cut stock down come rd
- Jul 4, 2015
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Went to multiple malls the past couple of days. Every store except for jd sports were sold out but they didn’t have my size. Just going to pay resell at this point
- Dec 7, 2015
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I'm pretty sure most of the stock for these went into the shock drop and early access. The rest, which was like 28K pairs on SNKRS I believe, was for the official release date. All the restocks these have had have sold out nearly instantly too. Anyone who is still holding out for a major restock is either extremely patient or genuinely delusional. Only time will tell.
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I got my pair from a restock on KITH. I grabbed the last 9.5. I got lucky...
- Mar 18, 2014
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Good to see Aquas finally getting the love they deserve
- Feb 27, 2013
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The resell price isn't really that bad for these, its basically like 30 or 40 bucks over retail what kills it is the shipping, taxes and fees which brings it to like $300. I wonder if these prices will just stay like this over the next few months or will they rise or drop.
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Maybe the 2015s are more appreciated now, but they always got love (OGs and 2007s specifically)
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It’s the shelf life that gets me. All sneakers have one unfortunately. But I put on the play off 8s from 2007. not sure if I got the year right but the side panel started to crack. Not sure if wearing sneaker everyday from release day till the end of time will help preserve the shoes longevity.
- Dec 7, 2015
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Wearing them if not everyday, every now and then, without a doubt helps preserve them. All shoes fall apart some day but with Jordan's that use polyurethane for the midsoles (2-10) will last much longer if you wear them. My first pair of 2015 Aqua 8s have been worn heavily and the midsole is still firm. Whether or not I'll get to my second pair before finally tossing the first pair aside, is another story. I'll probably just walk around the house in them here and there but I digress. Just wear your shoes.
Edit: in regards to those 2007 Playoffs, those could crack and crumble away at any point if they've hardly been worn and stored properly in the past 10+ years but for current releases, just wear your shoes.
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Preach, baby
- Feb 27, 2013
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Wearing your kicks from time to time a few times a year def will help extend the sneakers lifespan. Having said that, there's not much you can do about a pair 8's from that long ago in terms of them falling apart because it's bound to happen. The best thing I can say is enjoy your kicks while you can because they don't last forever.
- Nov 26, 2014
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Saw pairs at dover street market over the weekend in LA…not sure about sizes. But these might still be available in certain places
- Jan 18, 2004
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Going thru my shoes and found these DS from 15 years ago. Back when outlets shipped. 
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2015 aqua ate solid don’t get me wrong, but the 2003 retro 8 dismantles any retro 8 afterwards. The 03 white of color way is essentially identical in every way including what the eye doesn’t see such as fit and internal booty plushness. 2015 is hollowed and carved by comparison. Still love them though.
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I still have a DS pair from ‘07 too. Just somehow never got around to wearing them. Definitely wasn’t intentional.Going thru my shoes and found these DS from 15 years ago. Back when outlets shipped.
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I waited for my birthday to open the box. I really hope it was worth the effort. Saturday or sunday 
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Happy early birthday homie.I waited for my birthday to open the box. I really hope it was worth the effort. Saturday or sunday
