Columbia Air Jordan 4 Retro for 2015 (01/10/15 $190)

[koolkeith34]

Sheikh is definitely a close second place for shadiest in the shoe game. In California it feels like you are in a East LA swapmeet every time you go in to their stores. The Sheikh in Valencia Ca, is one of the most closet shady locations ever. They got a manager there that isn't from Valencia and is running a swapmeet operation on the DL because no one looks at Valencia for kicks.

 

[buffsauce34]

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my thoughts on the "remastered" series.



from my understanding, they promised to get as close to the original mold, up the materials and improve overall craftsmanship.



this shoe was the first shoe i "hunted down" back in 1999.  first eBay jordan purchase if you can believe that lol released in 1999. copped em in HS 2001.  so i was actually pretty exciteed for this release.


havent boughten jays  bc i just couldnt get down with the horrible quality/materials/mold. i.



My thoughts on quality:


copped from NTSF


worn them casually all weekend.  



first thing i noticed was the leather on the toe boxes differed from one another.  one was completely tumbled while the right shoe had a much smoother finish, and a minor crease down the middle, horizontally. 



craftsmanship: no noticeable stitching mishaps.  paint job on point. no excess glue stains.


leather quality: good. its obviously improved leathers and materials compared to the crap ive seen come out in the last couple years. 



leather is not as thick cut and buttery as the 1999 version. 


mold is still has a more streamlined and less bulky compared to 1999. 


the blue metallic navy midsole isnt as shiny as i remembered back then and collar not as padded  



Not as nice leather as the motorsport VI > aj4 columbia > aj3 true blue 2009(?), cement3, blk cement3 from the pack (idk about the nike air pair)


in the end, like nightwing said, the prices were going up regardless and at least they gave us a improvement to quality.  but definitely not same as 1999 quality  and mold as the "remastered series promised.

Overall, Im happy with the shoe. the fact that release was smooth and easy to cop, and didn't have to fight n scratch to throw 200+ after taxes was a major plus

 

[leclutchjames]

This is the best quality Jordan I've seen in real life. I will hold the Oreo release to this standard. Hopefully they are just as nice.

Too bad they aren't as cheap! View media item 1347302

 

[Bert.]

fam, oreos gonna be nice. watch

 

[badboy600]

These are sitting In Bmore too. Not Shock considering the price though 

 

[hotbutter]

Also want to add, the mold has improved from the Bred 4's and WC 4s

Can't speak on the torro/ fears never owned

 

[sairo]

I love GR's


Air Jordan 4 "Columbia Blue" 02 by seango, on Flickr

IG: @sgo8

Great shot!

 

[johnjkim15]

These are sitting In Bmore too. Not Shock considering the price though 

where in bmore? I might try to grab one when i go back later this week.

 

[shirt1995]

so ive read the last 5-6 pages and the consensus is the remastered series is only a minor scam??

 

[sairo]

Foot Locker here in The Netherlands has them sitting as well. Will double up if they are still there end of the month.

 

[ballyeaz]

these run like .5  size bigger. 

 

[buffsauce34]

Just seen these in person, quality is so legit. Nikes doing an awesome job with the remastering, the 190 price tags fits the quality

quote name="SoHoGuy" url="/t/596242/columbia-air-jordan-4-retro-for-2015-01-10-15-190/3180#post_22413448"]
that quote of this thread, jordan brand got the stick so far up people *** it's not even funny anymore[/quote]

LOL comedy.

Quality isssss better but imo, relatively the price that fits the quality would be 140.

 

[buffsauce34]

Dbl

 

[kamalajones]

I agree. I think they are attacking resellers. But resellers are here to stay. Quality or no quality, the shoes will always be worth 150 to me at best. This remastered Garbage is ridiculous lol. They are selling us Chicago Xs all over again with 45 on EM. CMON!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bro, I hear you and agree. I'm done with Jordan I think. I might try to get the Hare 7s but that's it. I haven't bought a pair of Jordans since '96 LOL

 

[iamtw]

Any Eu sites still got these in stock? I see a couple french sites but these sites don't seem to ship international or provide translation or eng site

 

[Soul2Sole]

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my thoughts on the "remastered" series.



from my understanding, they promised to get as close to the original mold, up the materials and improve overall craftsmanship.



this shoe was the first shoe i "hunted down" back in 1999.  first eBay jordan purchase if you can believe that lol released in 1999. copped em in HS 2001.  so i was actually pretty exciteed for this release.


havent boughten jays  bc i just couldnt get down with the horrible quality/materials/mold. i.



My thoughts on quality:


copped from NTSF


worn them casually all weekend.  



first thing i noticed was the leather on the toe boxes differed from one another.  one was completely tumbled while the right shoe had a much smoother finish, and somewaht a mind crease down the middle, horizontally. 



craftsmanship: no noticeable stitching mishaps.  paint job on point. no excess glue stains.


leather quality: good. its obviously improved leathers and materials compared to the crap ive seen come out in the last couple years. 



leather is not as thick cut and buttery as the 1999 version. 


mold is still has a more stremlined and less bulky compared to 1999. 


the blue metallic navy midsole is as shiny as i remembered back then and collar not as padded  



Not as nice leather as the motorsport VI > aj4 columbia > aj3 true blue 2009(?), cement3, blk cement3 from the pack (idk about the nike air pair)


in the end, like nightwing said, the prices were going up regardless and at least they gave us a improvement to quality.  but definitely not same as 1999 quality  and mold as the "remastered series promised.
Overall, Im happy with the shoe. the fact that release was smooth and easy to cop, and didn't have to fight n scratch to throw 200+ after taxes was a major plus

Appreciate the quick nostalgia of the story and definitely the quality breakdown & comparison. Repped!

 

[bayarea23]

It seems like a lot of people are still hurting from the holidays, reason these didn't sell out instantly. $190 tag doesn't make things easier also.

 

[cobrab19]

It seems like a lot of people are still hurting from the holidays, reason these didn't sell out instantly. $190 tag doesn't make things easier also.

These, Laney 5s, sport blue 6s, cool grey 9s all kinda fall into the same boat for me. Their not hyped alot but I had been searching for them for a while. Was really exited for all of them tbh.

 

[yungchamp]

I usually get the employee discount on retro
joints, but my store didn't get these.
Having to pay 203.00 for retros is something
I can never in my life get used to.
Thank you Jordan Brand for making it way
easier to pass on a good amount of shoes.

PS.
Damn I'm happy I own these though. FINALLY
...but still "203.00"

 

[buffsauce34]

View media item 1347597Brand of joggers?


Another comparison on leathe Q.

Similar, (or just a notch below)to aj 3- WC 2001 (03?) release

 

[sw00sh]

I know this isn't the Nike SB thread but anyone with the cali highs feel like the leather on the Columbia 4s is similar? the cali highs also had tumbled leather and an issue with being tumbled in certain areas while smooth in other.

 

[airthompson]

I know this isn't the Nike SB thread but anyone with the cali highs feel like the leather on the Columbia 4s is similar? the cali highs also had tumbled leather and an issue with being tumbled in certain areas while smooth in other.

Colombias are def more plush.

 

[mh89]

I know this isn't the Nike SB thread but anyone with the cali highs feel like the leather on the Columbia 4s is similar? the cali highs also had tumbled leather and an issue with being tumbled in certain areas while smooth in other.

To me the leather on the Columbias more softer than the Cali Highs. On the SBs the leather mad stiff but on the Columbias it's mad smooth. It's to each his own but I prefer the leather on the Columbia 4s over the leather on Cali SBs.

 

[airraab]

 
I never called SP . I don't want anything to do with them . They are a mockery to the shoe business in every sense.

Ok... Wait

So you and the other 3 people that Repped your post are saying,   If there's a sneaker dropping you go to the mall and every store is Sold Out

Except Shoe Palace, and they have your size Exactly your size.

Your Telling me your NOT gonna CAWP them cuz the store layout and shady workers???? 

and it's Stankin' Shoe Palace the last stop!

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

MAN PLEEEEEEASE!

 

[blackboislim]

To me the leather on the Columbias more softer than the Cali Highs. On the SBs the leather mad stiff but on the Columbias it's mad smooth. It's to each his own but I prefer the leather on the Columbia 4s over the leather on Cali SBs.

Don't want to cause any ruckus, but I have the Cali hi's and the leather on mine is really supple. Don't have the Columbias yet, but I don't doubt they'll be on par of not better from reading yalls reviews.