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One comparison that really got me into quality standards, 1998 XIV Blk/Red vs the Retro's from a few years ago. It had been so long since I had that shoe in my hand at the time...(lets say 6 years) I looked at the suede and said..."I THINK it was the same" the retros have a JET black appearance BUT glue stains and ashy out the box got me
Just recently I purchased the OG's DS and the shoe looks WAY more FINISHED and the nubuck-like suede on it is so soft and PERFECT...no stains....no yoga flame ash...just a jordan shoe in its prime. Here's some pictures for comparison. If anything I want some of the younger heads to learn the difference just so IF you must hype up a shoe....do it for the right reason..(.QUALITY) Not just rarity.
OG's from 1998 (lower and finer suede...matching the black leather precisely)
RETRO'S
(high and blacker suede...notice this is DS and the toe box already looks a bit ashy...glue stains anyone?) Not bad but,,,,not OG..
OG's from 1998 (lower and finer suede...matching the black leather precisely)
RETRO'S