XI / 11 / ELEVEN: Need Opinions on 1995 OG Black/True Reds VS. 2001 Black/Varsity Reds

[wldcat10]

I have a pair of OG bred XI, they are in great condition for thr age and holding up very well! I love the quality of these OG's. I bought them off the original owner about a year ago and since then have worn them maybe 4-5 times. I wear a size 10.5-11 and these are sz.11 and fit me perfect and are very comfortable. I have to agree with you when you say the 2001 XI look better with the black trim around the Patent leather. I do like how that black trim looks over the white.grey the OG's have. I get to thinking sometime, having my OG's in this condition is great. Sometimes I wonder how long until they start falling apart on me? So I start thinking about trading them, but then realize i would really regret it in the end. just my .2 , here's pics of mine......

 

[leothegod]

nevermind 

 

[leothegod]

nevermind 

 

[mikegiron1]

I have some CDP bred XI and i've taken very good care of them and they're holding up just great (quality wise) i have no complaints except the "2 3" fading on the back.... they're also very comfortable like '01's (BUT I PREFER 2001 RETRO 11's OVER OG's & CDP's CAUSE I JUST LOVE HOW THE RED SOLE IS COMPARED TO THE OTHERS AND BECAUSE OF SHAPE & THE JUMPMAN ON THE SIDE)

 

[mikegiron1]

I have some CDP bred XI and i've taken very good care of them and they're holding up just great (quality wise) i have no complaints except the "2 3" fading on the back.... they're also very comfortable like '01's (BUT I PREFER 2001 RETRO 11's OVER OG's & CDP's CAUSE I JUST LOVE HOW THE RED SOLE IS COMPARED TO THE OTHERS AND BECAUSE OF SHAPE & THE JUMPMAN ON THE SIDE)

 

[uptownsdotnetstacky]

Did diss dude jusss say the cdp XIs were comfortable?

 

[uptownsdotnetstacky]

Did diss dude jusss say the cdp XIs were comfortable?

 

[ihust1e]

Own some 01's, wear them all the time. no problems. the end

 

[ihust1e]

Own some 01's, wear them all the time. no problems. the end

 

[skidrumattix]

Originally Posted by SkiDRUMattiX

Originally Posted by AirUpHere23

I just recently bought a vnds pair of OG Black & Red XI's worn only a few times and they are very durable sneakers if kept taken with moderate care. I also own the 01's and the cdp's but if you have a deal on the table to snag some OG's take that deal especially if the price differential between the two is only negligible. Do you have pics? My OG's look practically brand new...I'll post a pic later for proof.

Well, sounds like so far, the consensus is go OG over goin Retro...  I think they're both amazing shoes.  Anyone else that maybe owns or has tried on both that can describe the differences in fit & comfort?  Also, am I more likely to fight the OG soles feeling slick over the 01s if they have about the same amount of wear or will that not make a difference?  A co-worker of mine balled in 2 pair of OGs back in the 90s & stupidly (looking back) parted ways with both pair after they got slick on court from plenty of use.  I'm thinkin the quality is really close to the same between the two from what I'm reading and have seen.  Is there anything that anyone would consider wrong or 'off' about either pair? Something that the '01s improved upon or something that the OGs have better, etc.??

K, so here's pics of the 2001s (1/2 size bigger than the OGs) GOT ALL 3 WORKING NOW

  I'll hafta post pics of the OGs later today... the pics are WAY to large in Photobucket & I can't figure out how to resize em thru NT, so I'll hafta do it on PB first before I can post. Thanks for the Comments!

 

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OK Here's the pics of the OGs that I'll prolly end up buying but still interested in comments in the meantime... finally got'em down to a workable size.  Prolly still big but not Ginormous.



Got a couple more but that covers all the critical aspects of the kicks.
So do these run the same width as the '01s?  Both kicks are in REALLY nice shape from the looks of the pics but so far sounds like the OGs are winning.  Props to all y'all givin me detailed feedback on these.
Not sure what to make of the CDP weigh-in, especially since that's not part of the comparison.  Sounds like he may have the only comfortable pair ever made!  Hang onto them I guess...

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[skidrumattix]

Originally Posted by SkiDRUMattiX

Originally Posted by AirUpHere23

I just recently bought a vnds pair of OG Black & Red XI's worn only a few times and they are very durable sneakers if kept taken with moderate care. I also own the 01's and the cdp's but if you have a deal on the table to snag some OG's take that deal especially if the price differential between the two is only negligible. Do you have pics? My OG's look practically brand new...I'll post a pic later for proof.

Well, sounds like so far, the consensus is go OG over goin Retro...  I think they're both amazing shoes.  Anyone else that maybe owns or has tried on both that can describe the differences in fit & comfort?  Also, am I more likely to fight the OG soles feeling slick over the 01s if they have about the same amount of wear or will that not make a difference?  A co-worker of mine balled in 2 pair of OGs back in the 90s & stupidly (looking back) parted ways with both pair after they got slick on court from plenty of use.  I'm thinkin the quality is really close to the same between the two from what I'm reading and have seen.  Is there anything that anyone would consider wrong or 'off' about either pair? Something that the '01s improved upon or something that the OGs have better, etc.??

K, so here's pics of the 2001s (1/2 size bigger than the OGs) GOT ALL 3 WORKING NOW

  I'll hafta post pics of the OGs later today... the pics are WAY to large in Photobucket & I can't figure out how to resize em thru NT, so I'll hafta do it on PB first before I can post. Thanks for the Comments!

 

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OK Here's the pics of the OGs that I'll prolly end up buying but still interested in comments in the meantime... finally got'em down to a workable size.  Prolly still big but not Ginormous.



Got a couple more but that covers all the critical aspects of the kicks.
So do these run the same width as the '01s?  Both kicks are in REALLY nice shape from the looks of the pics but so far sounds like the OGs are winning.  Props to all y'all givin me detailed feedback on these.
Not sure what to make of the CDP weigh-in, especially since that's not part of the comparison.  Sounds like he may have the only comfortable pair ever made!  Hang onto them I guess...

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[skidrumattix]

Holy Bejeezez... I guess that post with the '01 pics is possessed or cursed or somethin... added all the pics & they're  not showin up at least as far as I can see.  If this is redundant, sorry but doesn't look like they're showin up so here goes again.

Both pairs of kicks are in REALLY sick shape so it makes it tougher but price bein similar, it sounds like OGs are winnin in the opinion weigh-in... Thanks for the ongoing detailed comments/feedback!

OG PICS in All their Glory:

















Hopefully they're all showin up now!

 

[skidrumattix]

Holy Bejeezez... I guess that post with the '01 pics is possessed or cursed or somethin... added all the pics & they're  not showin up at least as far as I can see.  If this is redundant, sorry but doesn't look like they're showin up so here goes again.

Both pairs of kicks are in REALLY sick shape so it makes it tougher but price bein similar, it sounds like OGs are winnin in the opinion weigh-in... Thanks for the ongoing detailed comments/feedback!

OG PICS in All their Glory:

















Hopefully they're all showin up now!

 

[skidrumattix]

One more thing... with my crazy narrow feet, is the toe box wider on the retros over the OGs are are they the same fit/cut? Change in width between the two? Sounds like length is close to identical, so not too worried on size... Only thing is the Retros run a half size bigger so if the retros in general run larger, then that might not be good as it could feel like a full size. I got a few pairs of AJ Lows from the 2000-2003 era and they seem true to size but The 2006 & up AJs I own fit a bit larger than OGs and older AJs so I get away with a 1/2 size smaller in most newer retros. Anyway... Wide feet? narrow Feet? Normal Feet? Lemme know what ya think!

 

[skidrumattix]

One more thing... with my crazy narrow feet, is the toe box wider on the retros over the OGs are are they the same fit/cut? Change in width between the two? Sounds like length is close to identical, so not too worried on size... Only thing is the Retros run a half size bigger so if the retros in general run larger, then that might not be good as it could feel like a full size. I got a few pairs of AJ Lows from the 2000-2003 era and they seem true to size but The 2006 & up AJs I own fit a bit larger than OGs and older AJs so I get away with a 1/2 size smaller in most newer retros. Anyway... Wide feet? narrow Feet? Normal Feet? Lemme know what ya think!

 

[skidrumattix]

So much talk...then...so quiet.

 

[skidrumattix]

So much talk...then...so quiet.

 

[pdxkickz2009]

id go with the 2001

 

[pdxkickz2009]

id go with the 2001

 

[skidrumattix]

Do those who own or have owned Black/Red XI's think that it's the best CW of all XI's? I mean like most of us, it's safe to say that every CW in a XI looks sick but are the Black/reds the favored, golden child of the lot? I want'em all & think that gettin these B/Rs is going to spawn a desire to purchase the rest of the CWs that will only be controlled by my wallet (that & buyin VII Brodeaux's next month) but curious about the rest of ya.
Also, if you own a B/R pair, do you also own other CWs or just those?

 

[skidrumattix]

Do those who own or have owned Black/Red XI's think that it's the best CW of all XI's? I mean like most of us, it's safe to say that every CW in a XI looks sick but are the Black/reds the favored, golden child of the lot? I want'em all & think that gettin these B/Rs is going to spawn a desire to purchase the rest of the CWs that will only be controlled by my wallet (that & buyin VII Brodeaux's next month) but curious about the rest of ya.
Also, if you own a B/R pair, do you also own other CWs or just those?

 

[skidrumattix]

Got em! Thanks for the comments & feedback, NTers! The OG XIs in all their black & red glory arrived to their new permanent home Friday, along with 2 more pairs of J's! Got pics to put up but can't do it from iPhone...option doesn't show up here for PB. I cannot get over how disgustingly SICK these kicks look in person! They are a true work of art & SO comfy to wear! Weather sucks here (electricity's out as I type this), so they're mostly just tried on indoor carpet but they're incredible. Pics definitely do not do these OGs justice. The XIIIs are kinda beat but the uppers are in pretty good shape, besides usual toe box creasing & they're every bit as comfy as the XIs. The VIII Anthracites get me 2 shoes away from completing my 8 collection and were worn at most, twice. Just need Chromes & white Red '02s to round out my needs. XIs fit pretty true to classic Nike size, as '90s Nikes I can only fit a 12 (like these) whereas retros I fit some 11.5s without length issues. I have a feelin I created a monster as I now have a lot of XIs to catch up on...prolly 01 cool Greys, then space jams or December's Concords after, depending on deals between then & now. Bordeauxs are Comin home next tho so Savin my pennies & Hopin for an employye store hook up on 4/16!

 

[skidrumattix]

Got em! Thanks for the comments & feedback, NTers! The OG XIs in all their black & red glory arrived to their new permanent home Friday, along with 2 more pairs of J's! Got pics to put up but can't do it from iPhone...option doesn't show up here for PB. I cannot get over how disgustingly SICK these kicks look in person! They are a true work of art & SO comfy to wear! Weather sucks here (electricity's out as I type this), so they're mostly just tried on indoor carpet but they're incredible. Pics definitely do not do these OGs justice. The XIIIs are kinda beat but the uppers are in pretty good shape, besides usual toe box creasing & they're every bit as comfy as the XIs. The VIII Anthracites get me 2 shoes away from completing my 8 collection and were worn at most, twice. Just need Chromes & white Red '02s to round out my needs. XIs fit pretty true to classic Nike size, as '90s Nikes I can only fit a 12 (like these) whereas retros I fit some 11.5s without length issues. I have a feelin I created a monster as I now have a lot of XIs to catch up on...prolly 01 cool Greys, then space jams or December's Concords after, depending on deals between then & now. Bordeauxs are Comin home next tho so Savin my pennies & Hopin for an employye store hook up on 4/16!

 

[skidrumattix]

Here's the pics of the kicks.  All 3 pair arrived on the same glorious day from 3 different folks, so they ended up together in the shots.  Thanks to selling Playoff XIIIs that were not my size, I afforded both the Black Red Js in this pics for penny-for-penny the exact same amount I made on the XIIIs!  I cannot get over how sick the XIs are in person...definitely glad I went OG & kinda makes me want some '01s too but not until after I get some CGs and either Concords or Royals.

  Now that my collection's just barely big enough to be picture worthy, I might post it up in the right section soon once I get a photo day in...

1 for each J arrived that day! 

 

[skidrumattix]

Here's the pics of the kicks.  All 3 pair arrived on the same glorious day from 3 different folks, so they ended up together in the shots.  Thanks to selling Playoff XIIIs that were not my size, I afforded both the Black Red Js in this pics for penny-for-penny the exact same amount I made on the XIIIs!  I cannot get over how sick the XIs are in person...definitely glad I went OG & kinda makes me want some '01s too but not until after I get some CGs and either Concords or Royals.

  Now that my collection's just barely big enough to be picture worthy, I might post it up in the right section soon once I get a photo day in...

1 for each J arrived that day!