I feel like they've always skirted the idea of retro SBs, but never really making it happen. Just like the Wheat and Denim Forbes, a clear reference but not the real thing. Meanwhile Air Max collabs are getting retros, it's kind of a head scratcher if you think about it. Jordans, Air Ships...
Weren't the Viotechs Pro Bs? If so they've already done Pro Bs 5 years ago. I'm not saying it's impossible, but I just don't see them doing SBs until I see an actual retro made.
IIRC a few members on their socials even asked for it to be re-released a couple of years ago for their anniversary. Missed chance to line it up, but I wouldn't be surprised if that's what got the ball rolling.
Am I missing the big deal about the Wu Tangs being re-released? I wouldn't be surprised if they were very limited, and they have been open to re-release sportswear retros.
The reaction to this news is more in line to what I'd think people would say if they were retro'ing SBs. They still refuse...
Leaked info is still not 100% reliable, even for those well connected. I'm not saying it's not happening, or that I know better, only that I'm still skeptical.
I'm still skeptical that they are releasing the Black/Reds next year. We all saw the Shadow fake out, so I'm not believing it until I see some concrete info.
I find it strange how some people are so loyal to Nike that they won't try anything else. Some brands give you so much more in terms of materials and comfort, and usually at a lower price.
At 5:45 it tells you how to tell the difference between real pores and fake ones.
With that many pores it'd have to be a top grain leather and you would see more imperfections and variations on the skin. Basically it looks too uniform. It could be real leather underneath with a heavy coat of...
3 or 4 years ago when Loma still had crazy stamina and very good pop to his punches I would have said he could do it. Now? He is a only getting older, so I don't think he could go the whole fight without having to eat a decent amount of big shots.
The materials I can understand, but the colors not being the same is a bigger reason I don't like them. I've always wanted a Viotech retro, but I fear what tweaks and changes they would make to ruin a classic. I think back to the safaris and the shaggy toe box, and clear sole....