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AIR JORDAN 3 BLACK CEMENT - NOVEMBER 23, 2024
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Tinker's signature is so cool
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I was just sayingThat was completely irrelevant to why he posted the comparisonAlso pretty sure that BC pair is DS and the WC is not so apples to oranges there
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Looking at one of Tinker's original sketches of the 3, you can see the detail he wanted in either Jade Grey or Cement on the elephant hide. The "corded edge" is definitely something that's missing on the 3s nowadays. The lower profile elephant print just looks so much better!
I can see why they went with less elephant print in the past…
Since it was so new to tennis shoes at the time, prolly costs a lot to source.
Now with global trading tariffs not as strict as they were in the 80’s, elephant skin, i assume, easier to acquire.
Now a days, resources are so abundant or they may use faux elephant skin is my guess
As consumer, we still buy irregardless.
Jokes on us:
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You can’t seriously think it was ever actual elephant hide.
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In no particular order
Concord 11's
Black Cement 3s
Black Red 11's
Fire Red 3's
Black & Red 1's
I think these should be had for retail. If I can't scoop em for retail, I'll pay resell at the right price.
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This thread is in shamblesI can see why they went with less elephant print in the past…
Since it was so new to tennis shoes at the time, prolly costs a lot to source.
Now with global trading tariffs not as strict as they were in the 80’s, elephant skin, i assume, easier to acquire.
Now a days, resources are so abundant or they may use faux elephant skin is my guess
As consumer, we still buy irregardless.
Jokes on us:
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dhtowng
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He’s right though. I agree the BC3 is definitely stuffed with something.That was completely irrelevant to why he posted the comparison
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I’ll always play the Top 5 game (in no order):
XVII highs (College Blue, Black, White/Red)
XI IE (Black/Red, White/Cobalt)
III (Black Cement, White Cement)
VIII (Chrome, Bugs Bunny) *honorable mention to white/chrome lows*
XII (Playoff, Taxi)
Some outliers for sure but I could own all of the pairs listed above and be good
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Bro has a top 12 that identifies as a top 5
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Damn shame the Black/Cement 3s don't have a shape like this...look at that toe box folks! Nice!
Fyi ....this shoe was canceled for release probably cause it was to close to perfect. Lol
Fyi ....this shoe was canceled for release probably cause it was to close to perfect. Lol
Haha I guess if I had to pick a true 5 I’d go:
XVII College Blue/Black (I can’t decide on this one idc
)XI IE Black/Red
III Black Cement
VII Black Chrome
XII Playoffs
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Damn shame the Black/Cement 3s don't have a shape like this...look at that toe box folks! Nice!
Fyi ....this shoe was canceled for release probably cause it was to close to perfect. Lol
That's not a real picture.
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Just for great times, I want NT to have a release approval thread. Post your pair, let NT tell you if they are acceptable. I would play for sure.
I would play for sure.
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The rhino knows a thing or two
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Looking at one of Tinker's original sketches of the 3, you can see the detail he wanted in either Jade Grey or Cement on the elephant hide. The "corded edge" is definitely something that's missing on the 3s nowadays. The lower profile elephant print just looks so much better!
For years I’ve thought it would be cool if they released that design-sketch pair. Similar to how they released the “Black Cat” alternate 13 design back in 2018 also based on a Tinker sketch.
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I always wondered if maybe he was given some feedback that original tangent design would’ve been too difficult to manufacture consistently. Especially with all of the other panels on the 3s that really need precise placement.
As it is, I think 3s are the hardest model to manufacture. Flaws stick out like crazy if things aren’t lined up perfectly.
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Im starting to dislike shoe Tubers
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Oh you’re just starting?
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I cleaned up my 2018s. I think Im out on these again. lol.
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Appreciate the love. I'm telling ya man. The day JB starts trying to please that side of the sneaker community, we are going to end up back in the dark ages of Jordan Brand. For example I've seen so many people around my age or older even, complaining online about the higher PL cut on 11s and hating the glitter accents on the OG 8s (Aquas in particular). And I know preferences are thing but I just shake my head seeing that nonsense.
The goal of these retro releases should be to faithfully recreate the original look that Moore and Kilgore intended for the Jordan 1 and 2, and what Tinker intended for the 3 thru 15. These shoes that we all love are not only just that, but they are art. When you sit a pristine pair of OGs next to a modern retro, the difference is night and day. For example: 1991 Black Infrared 6s. The higher tongue, the white/grey cut lines that pop out at you and break up the monotony of the black Durabuck, the leather-like contrast heel, I could go on.
Seeing a pristine pair makes my eyes widen. That is how they were meant to look. That is how modern iterations should look. The fact that a lot of the younger crowd would look at those above and not care nor see anything special about them is wild to me. Same goes for these 3s. The fact that dudes can look at the OGs in all their sleek,well proportioned, aerodynamic glory and then still say that the the clunky *** 2018 release or even that this current one looks better, is crazy.
I won't go after ANY Jordan VI until they bring back the OG tall tongue height. And the VI is my #1 favorite Jordan in the line. Having had 2 OGs back in 8th and 9th grade (91 & 92) That tongue really stood out as something totally different. The short tongues now just don't look good. I hope someone at JB will wake up.
And the photo.... BEAUTIFUL!!
That brings me back to junior high and when I got my first pair.
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