Jordan XI Legend Blue - December 14, 2024

[titalwaves]

Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year …

 

[q-ball2220]

I miss the times where it was 3-4 OG colors

Now every cat in the league got a deal and 30 colors per season

I ain’t gon lie that new way of doing stuff is crazy to me, most that stuff ain’t nobody buying no way. New sneakers don’t hit like they did back in the day. Lebron had it like that for a decade or so where ppl would buy a lot of different colors of the same shoe. Lord knows Kobe had it like that too, KD had it the same way. I remember when the KD 4 came out, I knew folks that literally had every color they released. Granted I’m in Baltimore which ain’t far from where KD is from so maybe that played a part. But even in those days certain colors n whatnot made sense. Now everything needs a lame gimmick or nickname to sell and it’s erky and lame. But I can’t say I mind much cuz now most of us who just super like tennis shoes ain’t gotta jump thru hoops like 10-13 or 14 years. I be grabbing retros for the low or with hella ease. For example these white 11’s were super easy to get where as 10 years ago it was unheard of. I myself am glad it’s like that now, it’s back to normal.

 

[q-ball2220]

I don’t know if these are better than Space Jams but these cold and I can see why someone would say these are better. But these get dirty too fast and will be smoked way before SJ’s will be so I’m personally going with SJ’s for that reason.

 

[buddhashark]

I just rewatched the 1996 ASG in its entirety. I was 15 when I watched this game originally . It was so much fun. lol. First of all, that game reminds me why I dont watch ASGs today, or any NBA game today for that matter, and second of all, the shoes they all were wearing were so amazing.
MJs pair in that game may have been the most bland of any that he ever wore. It didnt matter though. We all back then had our eyes glued to the TV. Thats what this is all about to us old guys that will never resignate to the young cats. They dont have the stories, the nostalgia. Its no ones fault at all. But this younger generation does not understand how great the whole damn thing was back then.

1996 was the peak of human civilization. That was the best all star game by a mile for so many reasons.

 

[T_p_Hill]

I miss the times where it was 3-4 OG colors

Now every cat in the league got a deal and 30 colors per season

30 drop while the dopest remain PEs lol.

 

[usfdrohead]

Before and after lace swap. Minor yea, but makes all the difference to me. Now I need to swap this paper thin PL.

 

[iTookanL]

Before and after lace swap. Minor yea, but makes all the difference to me. Now I need to swap this paper thin PL.

Are they shorter or longer than the factory laces?

 

[usfdrohead]

Are they shorter or longer than the factory laces?

Seem to be the same length. I got 54 inch. You can get them longer though. 64 inch. Or even shorter at 45, but factory is 54.

 

[buddhashark]

All this lace length discussion could be handled by taking the laces out of your shoes and using a tape measure. Too much work, I know.

 

[airsully23]

Restock on DSG

 

[staffsgtdignam]

yea i was shocked how soft and thin the patent leather was. this explains why so many have ****** up warped toe boxes. think it has to do with how they stuff the shoe with paper in the factory

Yeah they stopped giving us those plastic shoe trees AND used significantly thinner PL so it makes sense how so many have warped toe boxes.

Makes me think there must be mountains of B Grades of these that they will try and sell at full price at outlets in the coming months. Kinda sketchy but JB gonna JB I guess.

 

[Boo_Radley_]

Seem to be the same length. I got 54 inch. You can get them longer though. 64 inch. Or even shorter at 45, but factory is 54.

My pair is 10.5 and 54” was exactly the same as the factories. And yeah the fatter laces make all of the difference in giving these that OG vibe. ‘96 laces were brolic.

 

[WASHED KING]

Restock on DSG

Got a $200 DSG gift card last night smh.

Wish I waited, could've got my pair for like $40 bucks.

 

[killacam503]

these restocking everywhere but Nike they really not tryna let us swoosh members eat on these

 

[willie mcfly22]

Copped 3 total but one is already wrapped for one of my kids. These my 2. I only need one so prolly just hold until I wana trade or somthin later. Overall they coo. Glad to have a fresh pair. Price is nuts but whatever I guess…Happy Holidays NT fam!

 

[misterpunn]

Got a $200 DSG gift card last night smh.

Wish I waited, could've got my pair for like $40 bucks.

Buy them from DSG and return that new unworn pair to the place you originally purchased from.

 

[WASHED KING]

Buy them from DSG and return that new unworn pair to the place you originally purchased from.

Bought locally for $200. Won't be able to unfortunately.

Not going to be "that" guy who tries to get money back especially after I got a deal anyways.

 

[airsully23]

Restock finishline

 

[GrizzlyAnimal]

 

[freeagencytv]

It's actually laughable how I continuously strike out on a size 12. missed yet another supposed "restock"

 

[buddhashark]

Just cleared the final boss. No complaints on materials or craftsmanship. The PL is thicker than my cool greys and about the same as my concords. Leather seems the same as corcords. My only gripe is sizing. I decides to go up a half size from what I’ve been getting. Nike’s size chart says there is 1/8” difference in length between and 10 and 10.5, but this 10.5 is 5/8” longer than my recent 10s. Oh well. At my age I’m just glad they aren’t snug.

 

[staffsgtdignam]

Just cleared the final boss. No complaints on materials or craftsmanship. The PL is thicker than my cool greys and about the same as my concords. Leather seems the same as corcords. My only gripe is sizing. I decides to go up a half size from what I’ve been getting. Nike’s size chart says there is 1/8” difference in length between and 10 and 10.5, but this 10.5 is 5/8” longer than my recent 10s. Oh well. At my age I’m just glad they aren’t snug.

Where did you get a pair with thick PL from? You must have really lucked out.

 

[usfdrohead]

Just cleared the final boss. No complaints on materials or craftsmanship. The PL is thicker than my cool greys and about the same as my concords. Leather seems the same as corcords. My only gripe is sizing. I decides to go up a half size from what I’ve been getting. Nike’s size chart says there is 1/8” difference in length between and 10 and 10.5, but this 10.5 is 5/8” longer than my recent 10s. Oh well. At my age I’m just glad they aren’t snug.

PL same as your concords? Yea I doubt that. I have the concords too. Ain’t no way. Maybe your concords came with extra thin PL lol.

Do a video poking the toe. Prove it.

 

[bigbzzang]

Unds today

 

[buddhashark]

Where did you get a pair with thick PL from? You must have really lucked out.

I wouldn’t say thick but I’ll take it. 1.4 mm on the cords and 1.3 mm on the columbias. It does feel a bit more soft/flexible than the cords, but we aint recording no push test. None of them are steel toe boots. I will also say the midsole is back to being stiff like the cords and is not as soft/comfortable as my cool greys.