Air Jordan XX8 aka 2013, new "Proplate Zoom" Technology OFFICIAL THREAD.

[schmiggyjk]

Picked up a XX8 carbon pair for under retail this week.  They feel and look fantastic.  The fit is solid, length is perfect, width is a big snug but I imagine they will loosen up a bit.

My only concern is the shroud.  I am hesitant to zip them up all the way, it almost feels too tight.  I don't think I have crazy fat feet or anything, I just don't want to ruin the zipper.  Thoughts?

 

[fuzon]

Where ya get the carbon pair? lol been on the hunt in my size

And zipper holds up really well I've had no issues

 

[schmiggyjk]

Where ya get the carbon pair? lol been on the hunt in my size

And zipper holds up really well I've had no issues

eBay actually.  First DS pair I had seen under retail in quite some time.

Good to know on the zipper.  Ill just squeeze the shroud together as I zip it up.

 

[albundy15]

Execution on the white/bamboo is perfect. One of the few colors where the bootie goes well with the shroud. Thinking of doubling up it looks so good. if they were $150 it would be no question but I'm heistant at 250.

 

[albundy15]

 
white bamboo easily best xx8 CW

cant wait to get these

I'm starting to think that too. Only one that comes close is the black/ electric green

 

[albundy15]

 
Picked up a XX8 carbon pair for under retail this week.  They feel and look fantastic.  The fit is solid, length is perfect, width is a big snug but I imagine they will loosen up a bit.

My only concern is the shroud.  I am hesitant to zip them up all the way, it almost feels too tight.  I don't think I have crazy fat feet or anything, I just don't want to ruin the zipper.  Thoughts?

Zipping them is the best way to wear them, so much more supportive. I don't zip up all the way because my calves are too big so I stop around the tongue

 

[zero23]

Some more pics via KATC of the Bamboos. Glad the inner boot is Black. The box is crazy too. Can't wait for these.

http://www.kixandthecity.com/air-jordan-xx8-bamboo-detailed-pictures/

 

[iks mod]

Can't lie... I may end up trying for the white/bamboos.  I remember seeing pics of what I thought was just a concept at that Jordan event last AS weekend?  Anyway, now that they're here I feel like I've gotta try

 

[just another pair]

yeah that black inner bootie contrasts the shroud nicely.

 

[888sneakerst]

 
Picked up a XX8 carbon pair for under retail this week.  They feel and look fantastic.  The fit is solid, length is perfect, width is a big snug but I imagine they will loosen up a bit.

My only concern is the shroud.  I am hesitant to zip them up all the way, it almost feels too tight.  I don't think I have crazy fat feet or anything, I just don't want to ruin the zipper.  Thoughts?

It is more likely for the fabric to stretch than the zipper breaking.  I zip them up all they way most of the time.

 

[jordansrmycrack]

$250 for a sneaker that is all white and will get beat in minutes is crazy, but I have to admit I do dig these hard

 

[wings90]

 The black bootie. Please take my $250.

If that's all it took to convince me I was probably copping anyway.

 

[bigj505]

Kinda weird that the only bamboo on the shoe is the heel piece. Other than that the bamboos are just plain black/white shoe. Kinda wish the bamboo part was black too. Gives a ms vi kinda feel.

 

[eltouha]

black booty is underwhelming.

 

[888sneakerst]

black booty is underwhelming.

funny statement if taken out of context

 

[eltouha]

funny statement if taken out of context

lol

shoes make me feel bamboozled

 

[bdrake823]

From Nike Release Calendar

02/16/14

Air Jordan XX8 SYN

White/White-Bamboo

$250

649501-100

 

[zero23]

 
From Nike Release Calendar

02/16/14

Air Jordan XX8 SYN

White/White-Bamboo

$250

649501-100

Glad they're dropping on the 16th. At least I can focus on them Sunday morning. I wonder if the in-store RD for HOH/Footactions etc. will be the same for them.

Man ASG weekend is going to be hell. ASG Kobe/Brons on the 14th then Infrared VI's on the 15th then these on the 16th. 

 

[zero23]

Looks like Finishline is getting the XX8 Bamboos on the 16th too. They're on the release calendar too.

 

[jsonmyfeetz]

Kinda weird that the only bamboo on the shoe is the heel piece. Other than that the bamboos are just plain black/white shoe. Kinda wish the bamboo part was black too. Gives a ms vi kinda feel.

That would of been nice!

 

[invalid flow]

my top 3 so far

1 - white bamboo

2 - black/electric green

3 - okc home white perf / carbon fiber - cant really decide which i like more

the 2 pairs i own r decent in terms of color but the list above literally ***** all over mine lol

- blue camo + grey cement

 

[just another pair]

i personally like the black/electric green ones number 1 in my books.

 

[zero23]

i personally like the black/electric green ones number 1 in my books.

I agree, with the Bamboos 2nd. I had to trade my pair of Black/Elec Greens and a pair of Carbons for a pair of Corks. Took me 6 months to find another pair of Black/Elec greens for under $300 DS, but I recently did. 

Black/Elec Greens

Bamboos

Blue Camo

Carbons

For my list...

 

[albundy15]

Definitely agree that black/ electric green and bamboos are 1 and 2.Just not sure about the order. YellIow camos are third for me. I really liked the green camos until I got them. Very  underwhelming in real life

 

[albundy15]

 
I agree, with the Bamboos 2nd. I had to trade my pair of Black/Elec Greens and a pair of Carbons for a pair of Corks. Took me 6 months to find another pair of Black/Elec greens for under $300 DS, but I recently did. 

Black/Elec Greens

Bamboos

Blue Camo

Carbons

For my list...

Almost sold my black/ electric green. So glad I didn't