AIR JORDAN 3 BLACK CEMENT - NOVEMBER 23, 2024

[trappedintime]

OCD is a helluva drug!

 

[trunkz550]

I'm happy with my pair and just had another come in today from Bait. Can't believe folks complaining about the elephant pattern not being the same. I mean show me two elephants that look the same lol. Now EP height I can see ppl being mad at if it's too high.

 

[shawndavinci]

 

[MJO23DAN]

Can’t imagine being an employee at one of these retailers and get asked by a customer to rummage through all the pairs in their size to find the perfect one. FOH!

You chose to work at a sneaker store you’re gonna let me rummage through that **** whether you like it or not

 

[trappedintime]

You chose to work at a sneaker store you’re gonna let me rummage through that **** whether you like it or not

13-18 you’d be lucky to get a foot employee to allow you to open the box before your card is charged. Full circle I guess.

 

[DB Cooper]

You chose to work at a sneaker store you’re gonna let me rummage through that **** whether you like it or not

I’d be like, here…take your pick!

 

[Davey Magoo]

And the first pair from Hibbett is in.

Initial thoughts are I got a great pair.

EP looks great…no QC issues at all…leather feels nice to the touch.

However, as I feared these are snug compared to the white cements.

Not to the point of being unwearable, but half size up may be the way to go.

 

[ozboi]

The homie and his sizing issues never fails

 

[Davey Magoo]

The homie and his sizing issues never fails

I felt comfortable bringing it up, as so many others have already raised the issue.

 

[FtwrDsgnr]

Res

I felt comfortable bringing it up, as so many others have already raised the issue.

I think they’ll break in nicely, my pair feels good after a couple wears, way more comfortable than 2018s

 

[pwguy]

First pair is in. Shape is pretty good, materials consistent, and EP is low and not bold. BUT.... The EP is 100% vertical at the toe. It looks terrible.

Is this a last or assembly issue? So close to perfection.

 

[85ROY]

The majority of them returns are from dudes who tried to make a quick buck while they’re on their winter break from HS. Not from the shape

I dont know about that. I hit on 11 pairs. Credit card froze after 5 thankfully. I have at least 3 to return. Didn't think it was going to be that easy.

 

[Dhizzle]

I dont know about that. I hit on 11 pairs. Credit card froze after 5 thankfully. I have at least 3 to return. Didn't think it was going to be that easy.

All 11 are yours?! That’s a bit OD to find the ‘perfect’ pair

 

[g-time]

My 3 pairs are only to find at least one good pair out of lol.

 

[djaward]

Footlocker pair came in about an hour ago. Returned to footlocker 10 minutes ago. The elephant print was significantly lower on the right shoe compared to the left. It was bad.

As soon as I walked in, the employee at the door said, "How bad is this pair". Im sure theres been a bunch of returns.

 

[scoop0625]

Got 5 pairs. These 3 I'm keeping (SNKRS shock drop, Footlocker and JD). The other 2 that have mismatched EP are going back to Footlocker and the SNKRS release date drop. In all, these are superior to the '18's.

'24 (middle pair) and '18...

'24 (far right - EP is similar to the far left) and '18...

 

[dhtowng]

First pair is in. Shape is pretty good, materials consistent, and EP is low and not bold. BUT.... The EP is 100% vertical at the toe. It looks terrible.

Is this a last or assembly issue? So close to perfection.

I think a combination of both.

 

[dhtowng]

And the first pair from Hibbett is in.

Initial thoughts are I got a great pair.

EP looks great…no QC issues at all…leather feels nice to the touch.

However, as I feared these are snug compared to the white cements.

Not to the point of being unwearable, but half size up may be the way to go.

This is good pair. I’m noticing size 12 and up seems to have a better shape. Wish my pairs were shaped like this .

 

[skynetbreaker]

Won raffle for black cement 3 at Footlocker, Champs, Dicks, and Nike SNKRS app. Picked up all 3 today and the one from Dicks was worst quality.

Footlocker pair 9.5/10, Champs pair 9/10 (had a few spots of excess glue), Dicks Pair 3/10 (uneven amount of cement at top left toe area, leather looks worn, the cement was light color.

My Nike SNKRs pair arrived today. Elephant print mismatch but seems flawless. (Would have been perfect pair if both shoe had the dark and deep elephant print).
Going to keep.
Returned my pair from Dicks.

 

[sphynx]

I wonder if the black cat pair will be the same?

Those gonna be so easy your head will spin

 

[85ROY]

All 11 are yours?! That’s a bit OD to find the ‘perfect’ pair

My card froze up after 5, thank god. Keeping 2.

 

[theuserjohnny]

This is pretty crazy

Lost it when it said "the leather is more juicy"

 

[85ROY]

The homie and his sizing issues never fails

I feel him lately on this. I’ve been buying 2 different sizes on releases for this exact reason. I’m particular about how my shoes fit so it is what it is.

 

[KanyIZZY]

These joints are low key trash. VW1 and all related factories need to be abandoned.. WTF happened to the spec deck, line manager, etc .. they look like low tops

 

[airsully23]

My FTL pair came today.
Very pleased with overall look.
They a keeper