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Air Jordan III OG Black Cement returns Feb 2018 - Nike Air on the back
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First time I've seen paint cracking on these
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Happily sold my used pair a couple of weeks ago. Good riddance. 
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Imma wait til JB releases something better before I think about doin that
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I have a back up pair of '18s still ds and a ds pair of '01s. The ep on the '01s make the '18s not look so bad afterall, eh? No one complained in '01 either. So with all that said, yea the '18s ain't the best retro ala '22 FRs, but yall who be acting like the '18s are no longer wearable and the worst abomination ever need to stop it with all the theatrics.
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Obviously, the shape of the '01s cannot be argued tho. It's a thing of beauty. 
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…And those OG-esq, non-painted, squishy midsoles …the poor kids today just don’t know
…the poor kids today just don’t know- Mar 29, 2001
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Think those are painted though lol
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SMH… sure… 
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I have a back up pair of '18s still ds and a ds pair of '01s. The ep on the '01s make the '18s not look so bad afterall, eh? No one complained in '01 either. So with all that said, yea the '18s ain't the best retro ala '22 FRs, but yall who be acting like the '18s are no longer wearable and the worst abomination ever need to stop it with all the theatrics.
Man stop it, nice try!
Stop trying to make excuses for the 18's. The EP on your pair of 2001's was an exception, not the norm.You just had bad luck with that extremely bold print on your pair. Below is what most 01's looked like....
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Wrong again. QC has always been all over the place. Not only was my ep too bold, but look at the height AND shape of the ep. If you think my pair was an anomaly, you're wrong AGAIN! 
This didn't start with '22 FRs, which is why I had to leave that thread. Them dudes in there nitpicking every single minute detail and it got annoying. I'm never going back in there. I get wanting to have a "perfect pair," but 50 pages about ep boldness and height is beyond overkill.
Anyway, my point is YOU and the rest with this FALSE narrative that '18 BC3s are the worst ever retro and it's unwearable gotta stop. Yall are over exaggerating!
This didn't start with '22 FRs, which is why I had to leave that thread. Them dudes in there nitpicking every single minute detail and it got annoying. I'm never going back in there. I get wanting to have a "perfect pair," but 50 pages about ep boldness and height is beyond overkill. Anyway, my point is YOU and the rest with this FALSE narrative that '18 BC3s are the worst ever retro and it's unwearable gotta stop. Yall are over exaggerating!
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Wrong again. QC has always been all over the place. Not only was my ep too bold, but look at the height AND shape of the ep. If you think my pair was an anomaly, you're wrong AGAIN!
Anyway, my point is YOU and the rest with this FALSE narrative that '18 BC3s are the worst ever retro and it's unwearable gotta stop. Yall are over exaggerating!
You might want to read my post again.
I'm only talking about the boldness of the EP on your pair, which you specifically mentioned. Nothing else about QC. Of course QC has been all over the place even going back to the OG's in the 80's!And it was 100% the anomaly for 2001's to have that bold of EP. I've seen it that thick on some pairs here and there, but most 2001's were not that thick. Stop it.
Finally, 2018's were NOT the worst. Why you putting words in my mouth??
2012's the worst BC retro obviously.- Mar 29, 2001
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SMH… sure…
I don't know why you mad for? You cats is weird for no reason.
He mentioned it in this thread or another that he had his midsoles replaced and repainted.
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1978S
The pair I have moreso resembles Charms pair.....
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You already know its gonna come with a gimmick
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I was basically saying the midsoles would most likely need to be swapped for me to wear them without separation. Those are the og soles still on them, hence the discoloration and foggy air bubble.
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That's my b then, I thought you said when you swapped them, u added the vintage sole coloring.
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Naw bro. Only shoe I like with the fugazi vintage look is OW2s
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Were the old school midsoles dyed? They at least were painted differently because it seemed like the paint had soaked into the pores of the foam and wasn't just a thick layer sitting on top like todays retros.
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I’m “mad”…that’s your response?
Nah I’m good B, just disappointed… I casually made what, 3 or 4 points but ’weird cats’ like you just looking to be right…
….Well, how’d that work out?
Got some socially inept mf’ers around here for real…
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Were the old school midsoles dyed? They at least were painted differently because it seemed like the paint had soaked into the pores of the foam and wasn't just a thick layer sitting on top like todays retros.
Absolutely; it was more of a dye which permeated into the midsole foam & thus flaking or chipping didn’t happen like it does today…
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I’m “mad”…that’s your response?
Nah I’m good B, just disappointed… I casually made what, 3 or 4 points but ’weird cats’ like you just looking to be right…
….Well, how’d that work out?
Got some socially inept mf’ers around here for real…
Manposite kool in my book....ain't no smoke
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So, since these are on topic with respect to shape and similarity to Black/Cements...I had a midsole and heel tab replacement completed on my '01 pair. I finally got them back after a long wait.
Quick notes of opinion...I never copped any of the previous Black/Cement because of the overall shape and elephant print issues. I DID cop the Desert Elephants cause they looked fire to me from day one (the initial rendering and then the actual release version). And also because they reminded me of the '01's and 94's. Anyway....without further ado, some eye candy. Midsole was painted sail to give the aged look and keep separate from the test. Threw in some shots with my 99 IV's as i was looking at both earlier. DEIII box present cause I was comparing;
I had Charm mixed up with this cat, but I KNEW someone said they painted them midsoles on the swap.
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I rock wit you this whole time, this lil petty sht unnecessary.Truce.
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May be ‘soft’ but I’d still wager both of those 1985s in my avy; 3 rounds, 8 or 12… they ain’t leaving, bank on it
Honestly ain't no thang tho, Head; us ‘NT OG‘s need to stick together through thick & thin EP, it’s a jungle out here…
We good from ‘01 till infinity
Honestly ain't no thang tho, Head; us ‘NT OG‘s need to stick together through thick & thin EP, it’s a jungle out here…
We good from ‘01 till infinity
