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^ wasnt like that with the concords...still going for 500$ on ebay
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Originally Posted by DMoney82
The "Space Jam" release is when it began. It went downhill from there. Stupid kids messed it all up hyping up every release and the Older heads that really care about the shoe and the history of it lose. All these stupid nick names and other BS makes me sick. I also wish they'd Go back to releasing them on Wednesdays lol. They'll be in school so EASY COP
Originally Posted by 23SOLE
Yes I said it. Agree or disagree? All these line ups, marked up prices with bad quality, limited hyperquickstrikes, re-sellers, and bandwagon idiots killed it along with all the stupid sneaker cakes, sneaker gas mask, Galaxy, elephant print, glow in the dark, on EVERYTHING is dead. I don't wanna stick around and find out what happens in the future... Gone are the good ol days and those who are 30 years old or older can relate.
Originally Posted by bigsupa
NOW THAT I COPPED MY SHAMU 12'S AND OREO SPACE JAM 11'S I AM GOOD. I PROB RETIRE THIS AFTER I COP 3 PAIRS OF THE WHITE DMP PACK, BLACK MARS 4'S, THE YANKEE 6'S, THE OLYMPIC HARE 7'S, THE BLACKOUT BORDEAUX'S, THE PENNY 9'S AND THE ARMY 9'S
Spoiler [+]THESE ARE ALL NICKNAMES I HAVE HEARD PPL USE...SMH AND THIS IS I AM RETIRING!
BUT THIS IS MY LAST YEAR SO I WILL BE GOING OUT ON TOP!
I remember growing up, all the older heads went missing on WedOriginally Posted by JumpmanPro97
damn I actually remember Jordans being released on WED! hahaOriginally Posted by DMoney82
The "Space Jam" release is when it began. It went downhill from there. Stupid kids messed it all up hyping up every release and the Older heads that really care about the shoe and the history of it lose. All these stupid nick names and other BS makes me sick. I also wish they'd Go back to releasing them on Wednesdays lol. They'll be in school so EASY COP
Originally Posted by ThunderChunk69
I remember growing up, all the older heads went missing on WedOriginally Posted by JumpmanPro97
damn I actually remember Jordans being released on WED! hahaOriginally Posted by DMoney82
The "Space Jam" release is when it began. It went downhill from there. Stupid kids messed it all up hyping up every release and the Older heads that really care about the shoe and the history of it lose. All these stupid nick names and other BS makes me sick. I also wish they'd Go back to releasing them on Wednesdays lol. They'll be in school so EASY COP
Originally Posted by 23SOLE
If Nike were to produce/manufacture enough for everyone and stop with the limited releases then the resellers would be gone because everyone can purchase the shoes at retail prices. And also line ups/camp outs would cease to exsist. Nike are you reading this?
Word for Word...This This and This.Originally Posted by DMoney82
The "Space Jam" release is when it began. It went downhill from there. Stupid kids messed it all up hyping up every release and the Older heads that really care about the shoe and the history of it lose. All these stupid nick names and other BS makes me sick. I also wish they'd Go back to releasing them on Wednesdays lol. They'll be in school so EASY COP
Originally Posted by 23SOLE
If Nike were to produce/manufacture enough for everyone and stop with the limited releases then the resellers would be gone because everyone can purchase the shoes at retail prices. And also line ups/camp outs would cease to exsist. Nike are you reading this?
Originally Posted by CWUDREW
I saw a kid cop a pair of playoffs, take em out the box, and lick em..........C'MON SON!
This is just embarrassing and needs to be dealt with.
and that's really what I think this thread is about, as well as a few other things. It's been said time and time again and I think it's true...for most people these days it doesn't seem to be about the sneakers, but about the status/hype and the profit. This, in turn, leads to higher prices for lower quality (because they'll sell anyway).Originally Posted by BIGBEN1986
now of course it's not the same.. very few people collect because they love the shoe, or because it reminds them of their child hood. and this can be any sneaker from any company, not just nike... however, Nike saw the flop of all retro 1,2,3 mike came back and collecting died. fast forward to niketalk mike just retired and everybody started collecting again. my whole point is this. collecting should not be for profit, or who has the biggest collection etc. people now a day's see dollar signs when they see a limited edition shoe, and that's horrible..and this is why in the future nike will be charging 200 for cheaply made retro's. long gone is the love for anything. sorry kids i am old school and I don't listen to new school hip hop..just because i don't feel the love that these guys have for their music..they just see dollar signs. it's all about the mighty dollar.!
If you are 22 and below, you were born when Jordan made his first title run against the Lakers so there is no way you remember that or the first three peat. You were 3 years old when Jordan held that trophy tight after Paxson hit that three to beat the Suns and that years MVP....Charles Barkley. You were 3 when MJ said he was giving up basketball to pursue baseball. I remember crying when he retired the first time, and almost beat my cousins %%+ when he sold the 91' Upper Deck Card of MJ swinging a bat. You were 5 when MJ said "I'm Back" and returned with the "45" on his back. Finally, you were 8 when Jordan sank that shot against the Jazz and called it quits once again.
So congrats, you remember MJ as a Wizard and caught the rest of his highlights of ripped DVD's.
THE FREAKING TRUTH!
THE PAXSON 3 POINTER my brother ran out the house and said once YEAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!! we wake up the next day to our neighbor knocking on our door that their grandfather was taken to the E.R because he heard some one scream YEAHHHHHHH!!!! poor grandpa caught a neck spasm
Originally Posted by ooIRON MANoo
It's not dead, it will never die for those that truly collect shoes.
I've been buying sneakers heavy since I got my first paycheck back in 1997.
That being said, I am definitely taking a major timeout. Passing on the "Playoff" XII's was hard 'cause I truly like the shoe and have a pristine pair in the closet that I don't want touching the ground (too fresh). I wanted to get a pair for the summer but the hassle is just too much right now.
Sorry, I know the kids in this section of the forum are going to get their panties in a bunch over what I'm going to say but the only reason kids 20 and under are scooping up these kicks are because of hype, they want to be part of the crowd... nothing more. So @*%* your made up nostalgia stories about this and that. It's all hype, 'cause you have no real connection to watching MJ play in his prime.
If you are 22 and below, you were born when Jordan made his first title run against the Lakers so there is no way you remember that or the first three peat. You were 3 years old when Jordan held that trophy tight after Paxson hit that three to beat the Suns and that years MVP....Charles Barkley. You were 3 when MJ said he was giving up basketball to pursue baseball. I remember crying when he retired the first time, and almost beat my cousins %%+ when he sold the 91' Upper Deck Card of MJ swinging a bat. You were 5 when MJ said "I'm Back" and returned with the "45" on his back. Finally, you were 8 when Jordan sank that shot against the Jazz and called it quits once again.
So congrats, you remember MJ as a Wizard and caught the rest of his highlights of ripped DVD's.
I have a lot of respect for people who collect sneakers, fondly remember the days the second round of retro's started dropping in '99. Standing in line was simply showing up to a shoe spot 20-30 minutes early. Chilling in the car, see the manager show up so everyone would get in line 10-15 minutes before the store opened. Shoot the $%## (it was usually the same group of people), talk about MJ and the next release. Buy 1 or 2 pairs, get some breakfast and call it a day.
All these shenanigans nowadays,. ALL HYPE!!!
I miss it, it isn't dead, but definitely taking a hiatus for now.