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Originally Posted by acanuso
whats fad?.03
Originally Posted by acanuso
is this real?
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Originally Posted by acanuso
whats fad?.03
Originally Posted by acanuso
is this real?
I just fel like an idiot having multiple colorways, when I've usually got 2 or 3 other shoes I'd rather have. I really like trying everything too, so it hurts the variety.Originally Posted by cucumbercool
Originally Posted by secretzofwar
You know what I thought of when browsing this post?
People with 9-10 pairs of the LeBron IX. IT'S THE SAME SHOE!!!
Honestly it's amazing. I feel bad having WC/BC III's, I can't even imagine having 9 pairs of the same fricken shoe.
But why. When you enjoy a shoe you buy it. A favorite shoe some buy 2. A favorite model comes in a few colors even better..I'm relatively young but even when aqua 8 dropped, it was up at 9 home by 10. Even white cement 3 it was so easy. But as long as I can afford them I'll keep buying
Originally Posted by LBCOL
It can't be dead and a fad, which one is it? I will answer that, it is a fad and its bigger than ever. which sucks for people who have been doing it for a long time, but this is pathetic. a bunch of grown men whining and complaining about the kids. smh
I read this post once through and then read it again with this beat playingOriginally 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.
Originally Posted by AirJaiden
I think you older folks are just hating on the younger generation like me. So what we love J's. Just cause you guys seen MJ in his prime I personally don't think that has anything to do with anybody wearing his shoes. You guys just can't accept the fact that kids are more materialistic nowadays. I'm sure you guys can just reflect on your own kids. Im sure your kids want nice shoes as well as you all do. Whats next, you gonna hate on your own kids because they hyped about J's. C'mon with that *******t. Grow up and quit complaining. We don't be complaining when we see y'all grown *!* man crying when you don't get a pair of retro release. Dont you have bills and ++@% to pay for. Call me a hypebeast call me what you wanna call me. Imma buy what i like and everybody gonna spend their money on what they like. That word hypebeast gets on my nerves every time I hear it.
I stopped reading after I read this because everything was said.Originally Posted by spizike231
Sneaker "collecting" won't be done with until everyone who has a decent sized collection sells off all their pairs.. and even then, it'll probably go to someone who wants a pair to add to their collection. Just because it isn't what it was doesn't mean that it's done. It's a fad for the kids of today who only want what everyone else is getting, but you still got dudes who have knowledge in the game and are still collecting all the pairs that they missed out on back in the day. You do have a point though, with all the hypebeasts and resellers in the way, it's more like we're fighting for shoes now not even collecting.. Nike and JB limiting their shoes to cause hype and create more business around it.. there are so many directions that you can point the finger in.
What the kids are doing by reselling all these new retros isn't "sneaker collecting". THAT is a fad.
Originally Posted by IJUMPMAN
You guys have been whining about this for years. I'm tired of reading "the sneaker scene is dead", "this hobby sucks now" and whatnot. It's not dead, it's just reaching its potential. As far as the quality goes, CONTROL IT. Stop buying them, demand better quality, and you will get it. Nike is a business just like any other, they are out to make a profit, so they will sell the cheapest product they can get away with. If you really care, don't let them get away with it.
Originally Posted by 23SOLE
Originally Posted by AirJaiden
I think you older folks are just hating on the younger generation like me. So what we love J's. Just cause you guys seen MJ in his prime I personally don't think that has anything to do with anybody wearing his shoes. You guys just can't accept the fact that kids are more materialistic nowadays. I'm sure you guys can just reflect on your own kids. Im sure your kids want nice shoes as well as you all do. Whats next, you gonna hate on your own kids because they hyped about J's. C'mon with that *******t. Grow up and quit complaining. We don't be complaining when we see y'all grown *!* man crying when you don't get a pair of retro release. Dont you have bills and ++@% to pay for. Call me a hypebeast call me what you wanna call me. Imma buy what i like and everybody gonna spend their money on what they like. That word hypebeast gets on my nerves every time I hear it.
It's a fad to you kiddo just admit it. You like J's because everyone else does and you wanna fit in. Show respect to the originators son.
This is the truth right here... I get into it with my younger cousins and newphews all time about this shoes.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.
Originally Posted by BayArea23
This is the truth right here... I get into it with my younger cousins and newphews all time about this shoes.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.
Originally Posted by 23SOLE
Anyone 30 & older who's been into shoes since mid to late 80's are true originators to this whole sneaker phenomenon. We started buying stocks of shoes we simply just loved. We witnessed it all experienced it all. Some youngbucks will never understand. It wasn't just Jordans btw some of us rocked Troop, Ellesse, British Knights, Lotto to name a few.