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Agreed...From what I'm hearing the leather IS better on the 88s not necessarily the same show quality wise...Won't be able to judge for myself until my pair comes in though.
Official Air Jordan 3 "White Cement" '88 Retro - Retail $200
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LOL You got me dying over. I hope you get a pair though ma.So this is what it feels like to miss out on a pair. Like I always get the kicks I want. Always had that luck. Not gonna even lie I was sort of bitter yesterday.Not so much that I missed out on them, but I had them and Eastbay crushed that. I'd probably be fine if I just saw they were sold out, but to get an order confirmation and to get it cancelled? A mess.
Now I'm even starting to question if FNL will ever get their GS size shipment. Sucks when all you want is 1 pair and people are able to cop multiple with ease. Crazy thing after I thought I secured my pair, I looked out for my boy and got through on a 9.5 for him and helped others here secure different size. Who would of known generosity would bite you in the ***?
Ehh what are you gonna do though? Can't be mad, congrats to those who were able to cop. If anyone can come across a size 6 for a decent amount help a fellow female sneakerhead out, please? Yeah yeah I know I joined in 2012 (oh no hypebeast alert!) and it's an all boys club and we like to help just our bros out here, but pretty please? We females like kicks too. Thanx
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Yup basically.
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The only people saying it's a rebranded 2011 with the only difference being the Nike Air logo are just trying to justify their loss on missing out.
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Yeah, I got the smell. It reminds me of modeling glue, no biggie though.what kind of smell? did everyone get this smell?
ordered late from the backdoor and picked the slowest shipping. they came today at 1pm so i was very surprised. i didn't get the shipping confirmation until 3 hours before they came.
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never has the 2011 release so i cannot not compare. no smell like some people are saying on my pair. the upper leather feels nice. the lower leather however feels cheap, and i wouldn't even call it leather. still happy with the purchase. overall they are very nice and well constructed.
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never has the 2011 release so i cannot not compare. no smell like some people are saying on my pair. the upper leather feels nice. the lower leather however feels cheap, and i wouldn't even call it leather. still happy with the purchase. overall they are very nice and well constructed.
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Hey guys, just wondering, for all those that own the retro from 2003, how is the paint job? Never owned a pair, and deciding between these or the 2003 version. I personally don't care too much for the branding, I'd much rather pay for whichever is better quality and can be worn without having to worry about the paint. Are they prone to chipping/cracking from wear? I don't trust this new release all too much unless it has been confirmed that JB started to dye their midsoles.
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Will somebody with knowledge and a pair on hand please come in and speak on the quality?
Will somebody with knowledge and a pair on hand please come in and speak on the quality?
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The shoes are great in person. That tongue leather is as soft as a baby's bottom
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As you can see in the pic, the leather on this tongue looks amazing and soft on the 88'. On my true blues, the tongue looks plastic and cheap.
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Draw your own conclusions.
Pic 1: 2011 on Left and 2012 on Right
Pic 2: Self explanatory
Pic 3: 2012 on Top and 2011 on Bottom
2011s have been worn 2 times I think.
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2011s have been worn 2 times I think.
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A blind man can see they look different but I digress LOL.
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its obvious that the 88 and the 11s have subtle differences. the 11s have a shinier leather for sure.
that said, it still doesnt justify the $50 price increase
that said, it still doesnt justify the $50 price increase
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Good looks on the comparison pics.
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Wish the "88 had that 2011 thinner elephant print. :\
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Thing is the elephant print is different on all the shoes. Just look at some of the pictures in this thread and you can see. It's just the way it is. I'm happy with mine and that's really all that matters. YMMV
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I got my pair 2day from NDC ground shipping is great when your only 300 or so miles from the Memphis wearhouse. I think to boxes are a little bigger on this pair than the 2011 but these look so much better and the NIKE AIR and better leather equal[emoji]128176[/emoji] well spent. I will gladly give Jb my $140 for the royalsif I can find them then I'm outta here. But these Nike Air Jordan's are well worth the price.
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capitalize on sneakerheads being gullible?
jb - challenge accepted.
release virtually same shoe with minor differences for $50 more.
jb - achievement unlocked.
jb - challenge accepted.
release virtually same shoe with minor differences for $50 more.
jb - achievement unlocked.
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Hmm...
Although the 88's look good, still satisfied with my 2011 pair.
*kanye shrug*
Although the 88's look good, still satisfied with my 2011 pair.
*kanye shrug*
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