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I just cant seem to pull the trigger. I don't remember these back in the day maybe that hot pink colorway
Nike Air 180 OG
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wowwwww theses were discounted a week after release... and i thought i was getting a decent deal at 99.99 
looks like i might be getting a second pair now
looks like i might be getting a second pair now
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How long is the coupon good for? Want to old off a few more days, unless the coupon expires soon
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Not sure if people seen these cheaper somewhere else but just in case...
Tucson, AZ - Foothills Mall Nike Outlet
520-498-0169
Tucson, AZ - Foothills Mall Nike Outlet
520-498-0169
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If I fail at any of these releases in the coming month, the concord 180s will be had for low
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Those are EMs right? TTS?
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on the fence a little bit but this pic did for me i need both of these .
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Yup not really decided of the olympic cw , i'd prefer this shoe with a colored lining .
Anyway after a long hunt , almost ten years , i finally grabbed a DS 1991 Ceramic concord in my size .
I had them when i was a little kid , picked up these vs Air force 180 low at the time , lot of memories in this shoe ...
Here is it with the 2013 ultramarine .
Anyway after a long hunt , almost ten years , i finally grabbed a DS 1991 Ceramic concord in my size .
I had them when i was a little kid , picked up these vs Air force 180 low at the time , lot of memories in this shoe ...
Here is it with the 2013 ultramarine .
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How much bigger was that original bubble? I never had them when the OGs came out. I dont understand why they can't make the retro air capsule as large as it was back then.
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This pic was made (not by me) just after the first 180 retro released (2005??)
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I had OGs and compared to other Nikes I had worn before (Stabs, AM1s) 180s were almost like walking on heels.
There are several stories about the infamous 180 bubble. Nike supposedly was forced to stop production because of a patent issue regarding this air unit (with Avia??), that's why they haven't been around longer than about a year or so (only 3 mens / 3 wms c/ways)
After the retros released I read stories saying that the patent issue had expired but that Nike had lost the original production moulds so they couldn't make the OG size anymore. Whatever the reason may be, most retro releases are only meant to look like OG shoes but not to be used as the high performance items they once were; bubbles of AM90s are also smaller than they were originally. Furthermore different (new) production techniques also creates different shapes (we all know about that nowadays regarding to Nike)
Although I regard OG 180s as the best shoes Nike ever made (I've had 2 pairs), the bad overall shape and especially the air bubble of the retros keep me from buying them.
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Yall get it...OG 180 and to a lesser extent the retro versions are hands down some of the most comfortable shoes created...
Here in Vegas the OG's had the same type of presence that the current New Balance 99x models carry in that you would literally see people from all walks of life wearing the damn things...Old men, Grade School Kids, Nurses at work etc...Things were comfy enough that they hit that right button for everybody...
Here in Vegas the OG's had the same type of presence that the current New Balance 99x models carry in that you would literally see people from all walks of life wearing the damn things...Old men, Grade School Kids, Nurses at work etc...Things were comfy enough that they hit that right button for everybody...
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Took some measurements :
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How hard is it to cut open an OG pair that Nike has laying around in a warehouse and re-construct the damn bubble? One word...LAZY
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I picked up 2 of the ultramarine colorway but airmaestro said it.. why cant they open up the original and make a bigger air pocket. OR just make a bigger air pocket to begin with. I never had the original but wish I had gotten a pair. At the time I was wearing some Air Tech Challenge 3's. It would also be nice if they put back some sort of forefoot cushioning in them. Or at least put in a Fitsole 2 in them to make them more comfortable.
I also dont understand the deal with the patent Avia issue. Whats the difference in how much air you put in the air bubble? Nike surely had patents for air bubbles so why couldnt they make a large one. Anyway those OG vs retro differences are quite a bit. Much smaller now and less exciting. Still a nice shoe in the ultramarine colorway and worthy of picking up.
I also dont understand the deal with the patent Avia issue. Whats the difference in how much air you put in the air bubble? Nike surely had patents for air bubbles so why couldnt they make a large one. Anyway those OG vs retro differences are quite a bit. Much smaller now and less exciting. Still a nice shoe in the ultramarine colorway and worthy of picking up.
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Patent issue is over with. It's a cost "issue". That extra inch saved in an air bubble over thousands of sneakers = $$$$$$$ saved for Nike.
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End has the Concord and the other colorways going for $80. Not sure how much shipping altogether from the UK would be though. http://www.endclothing.com/catalog/product/view/id/167716/s/nike-air-max-180-qs/category/532/
I wear a 10.5 in AM 1/90/95 but 11 in Air Force 180 because I have wide feet. Would you go TTS on these or size up?
I wear a 10.5 in AM 1/90/95 but 11 in Air Force 180 because I have wide feet. Would you go TTS on these or size up?
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They run narrow and long. TTS was too tight and too long for me. This is one of those shoes that just won't fit my foot
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I think TTS - i wear in my AirMax 1;90 and 180 a 10.
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love these . grabbing the concord pair soon .
now if we could just get the hot lime/blue sapphire joints in mens and ultramarines without that pre-yellowed sole
now if we could just get the hot lime/blue sapphire joints in mens and ultramarines without that pre-yellowed sole
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End have the Olympics for £59.
http://www.endclothing.co.uk/catalog/product/view/id/167716/s/nike-air-max-180-qs/category/532/
http://www.endclothing.co.uk/catalog/product/view/id/167716/s/nike-air-max-180-qs/category/532/
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CityGear has the Bright Concords for $69.99+shipping.
http://www.citygear.com/Nike-Air-Max-180-QS-White-and-Gold.html
http://www.citygear.com/Nike-Air-Max-180-QS-White-and-Gold.html
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Got the EM Ultramarine's for $34 + shipping from Orange Nike Store.
Too comfy to pass up, went a half size up.
Too comfy to pass up, went a half size up.
