- Jan 22, 2010
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Been chasing those prototypes for so long 
FOAMPOSITE DISCUSSION Nike Air Foamposite One SWOOSH ALL OVER DEC192019
- Thread in 'Nike Retro' Thread starter Started by gamerg,
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- Jul 20, 2009
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I could accept the mold not being the OG one
Just wish never moved production out of Taiwan after the first run of retro Ones
Just wish never moved production out of Taiwan after the first run of retro Ones
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Glad I saw those comparison shots. I’ve never had a poor and was gonna get the EPs, but hell naw. **** ruined it for me.
- Jul 29, 2005
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I stopped messing with any foam after 2007. The drop off in quality was just too drastic for me to justify spending money on them, no matter the colorway. In my opinion, a shoe that used to be tanks turned into shoes that hat scuffs and scrapes on the toe box that actually came off, I've never seen that personally on any foam prior to 07, I saw it too frequently on models after 09. I think it got way out of hand in 2012 when they put out the galaxies (unpopular opinion: I don't like any version of those). If you never had a foam from 2007 and prior and want to experience a pair, I ain't gonna knock it, but I know a better quality and refuse to bring myself to do it.
- Jan 22, 2010
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1997-2012 for me, I buy a few from 2012 on but only if it’s a steal. I can’t remember the last retail pair I copped
- Dec 18, 2012
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I'm compromising copping foams nowadays.
I've had older pairs, wore them til their deaths.
I'll admit I'm not on the purist level compared to you guys but comparison shots demoralized what should/could be.
I've had older pairs, wore them til their deaths.
I'll admit I'm not on the purist level compared to you guys but comparison shots demoralized what should/could be.
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I dont remember what my 97 version looks like. But from what ive seen on the 23 one it feels similar.
- Sep 16, 2010
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Speaking of bad quality, people also forget how thin the actual foam material is compared to the Taiwan pairs too.
My first foam base shoe was the 2000-2001 Flightposite 1’s in Charcoal/red and I can tell the difference of material quality.
But, my actual first Foamposite shoe was the Royal blue pro “B” pair in 2002(it got stolen in my gym locker in 9th grade…smh. Haters) and I remember being amazed how thick the materials were and how responsive the Full Length Zoom Air was. Of course, they were made in Taiwan. I remember about two years later, I got the all black pros and those were nearly my go to shoe in 12th grade. They were so durable. Had them for almost 10 years.
The foam material feel thin and the zoom air appears to be non existent. Honestly, they’re not even comfortable anymore. It’s a shame too.
My first foam base shoe was the 2000-2001 Flightposite 1’s in Charcoal/red and I can tell the difference of material quality.
But, my actual first Foamposite shoe was the Royal blue pro “B” pair in 2002(it got stolen in my gym locker in 9th grade…smh. Haters) and I remember being amazed how thick the materials were and how responsive the Full Length Zoom Air was. Of course, they were made in Taiwan. I remember about two years later, I got the all black pros and those were nearly my go to shoe in 12th grade. They were so durable. Had them for almost 10 years.
The foam material feel thin and the zoom air appears to be non existent. Honestly, they’re not even comfortable anymore. It’s a shame too.
- Mar 29, 2001
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Taiwan pairs are the true foams
- Apr 5, 2008
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I like those.
I did notice the 07 Anthracite felt extra bouncy and lasted forever I should have kept them. The new ones don't feel as bouncy but maybe they need to break in.
I did notice the 07 Anthracite felt extra bouncy and lasted forever I should have kept them. The new ones don't feel as bouncy but maybe they need to break in.
- Jul 29, 2005
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ALL.OF.THIS.
I still have those FP1s, and the biggest mistake of my life was throwing out those 04 black foam pros when the outsole separated (at the time, I had NO experience/idea how to repair shoes). I would still have them. With that pair, whenever they got dirt/muddy etc, all you had to do was literally wipe them and it would look VNDS. I've seen people use them as their every day kicks, and every time they give them a simple wipe, they'd look fresh. Now...with foams if you scrape too hard the white under the color shows. Not worth the price increase, sorry.
- Jan 2, 2010
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Current vs. OG...
Damn bruh. Big difference in the grooves.
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I’ll be honest though I wanna try and get the royals .
- Mar 29, 2001
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Sample/prototype grooves was crazy
- Mar 29, 2001
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Goat foam
OG had the 2 dents on the side too
OG had the 2 dents on the side too
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Whoa!!! You have Royals with the 2 indentations on the sides...Goat foam
OG had the 2 dents on the side too
- Feb 3, 2012
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Was thinking the other day how old pearls with yellowed soles kinda look better. I’m not with the whole pre-aged thing but could see them doing it with those. Then today I see these troll jobs.
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Do you have a recent release in any color you can do a comparison with? ReallyGoat foam
OG had the 2 dents on the side too
Curious about this height difference.
- Jan 2, 2010
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I'm thinking about getting the DMV's. Since I saw 'em in person I felt like they was well done.
- Jan 22, 2010
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Some side by sides of my DS 97 Royals next to the DS 97 Blue Carbon Fiber salesman samples, wish they weren’t so yellow but previous owner didn’t store them that well I guess
Bonus: two DS 97s, Sales Samples and a destroyed pair of 97s
Bonus: two DS 97s, Sales Samples and a destroyed pair of 97s
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they get the blue right on the upcoming royals. If they aren’t gonna have the OG shape at least match the color.
- Apr 15, 2007
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Yeah royal 1s are my fav shoe of all time. They will have to really bastardize them for me to pass i hate to say it.
My 2017s are at the end of their life
My 2017s are at the end of their life
- Aug 20, 2012
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Respect to every one who wants Nike to give us the quality that would make us feel better spending our hard earned dollars. I definitely feel y'all on the little things that can make a shoe 10x better, especially when we are paying X amount more for something inferior to the original product.
I’m personally a sucker for the feeling I associate with a shoe and it giving me that time travel effect when I cop after wanting it for over a decade. Or remembering where we were in terms of fashion and the sneaker game at the time a shoe first dropped. And that effect really hits me with these eggplants when I think about not getting em back in 09. I’m loving em on foot after having 07 royal foam ones, 09 pearl foam pros, 16 doom pros, and 17 copper foam ones.
I’m personally a sucker for the feeling I associate with a shoe and it giving me that time travel effect when I cop after wanting it for over a decade. Or remembering where we were in terms of fashion and the sneaker game at the time a shoe first dropped. And that effect really hits me with these eggplants when I think about not getting em back in 09. I’m loving em on foot after having 07 royal foam ones, 09 pearl foam pros, 16 doom pros, and 17 copper foam ones.
