Jordan Retro 1 High "Flyknit" $180 September 9th 2017

[the 718 truth]

I thought the flyknit manufacturing process was supposed to significantly reduce Nike's labor and materials cost? I recall hearing numbers like 50% less labor and 30% less wasted material.

If that's true is there any reason, other than hype, that we're being charged $20 more for a flyknit version of the 1?

If anything I would think that Nike should discount flyknit shoes as a more environmentally conscious alternative to their leather-made counterparts. Reward customers for choosing a shoe made of recycled yarn, with less glue and wasted materials.

You're overthinking it. You make good points but Nike doesn't care about that stuff

 

[over30andwhat]

I thought the flyknit manufacturing process was supposed to significantly reduce Nike's labor and materials cost? I recall hearing numbers like 50% less labor and 30% less wasted material.

If that's true is there any reason, other than hype, that we're being charged $20 more for a flyknit version of the 1?

If anything I would think that Nike should discount flyknit shoes as a more environmentally conscious alternative to their leather-made counterparts. Reward customers for choosing a shoe made of recycled yarn, with less glue and wasted materials.

Instead Nike's got us paying more for less.

I have always thought this about flyknit, it's basically a way of companies reducing costs. I'm still a sucker for it and have over 20 different flyknit sneakers.

 

[bbombers85]

I think that's true for single knit patterns with little seaming. This is a new build with more stitching and overstitching.

 

[yervmelkonian]

havent been able to stop feeling the lining of the shoe glad i was able to cop

 

[shikaka]

You're overthinking it. You make good points but Nike doesn't care about that stuff

I paid full retail on SNKRS. I'm a full on JB/Nike sheep. I totally fell for that fake price drop from $200. If these were $180 out of the gate, I probably would have passed.

 

[derm666]

ahhhh now thats what was wrong wit these

 

[atdizzle]

ahhhh now thats what was wrong wit these

i agree. nike and jb are idiots for making the wings logo totally red. makes a huge difference. i might need to get that done.

 

[Ewing206]

Where do you get the wings done?

 

[derm666]

Many reps to the first guy to do a custom on the wings logo. Someone will do it.

 

[justdome]

eeeh they actually look better with the wings removed.

 

[shuttermunster]

1) No Wings
2) Black Wings
3) All red Wings

 

[mr s j king]

Just realizing they left the OG off the title (description) so the red wings aren't a mistake.
But why use your new technology on your most iconic piece of merchandise, and not make it true to original form?

 

[Bert.]

Because it's Jordan

 

[Nipsey3000]

I think that's true for single knit patterns with little seaming. This is a new build with more stitching and overstitching.

makes no difference. flyknit is done by machines and with laser precision.

 

[illustrayt]

They don't need wings because they're already fly(knit)

I'll be removing mine when they get soleswapped.

 

[kobeoverbron]

debating removing the wings when i get my pair in. we'll see.

 

[babyjs23]

Just had mine delivered and a little something extra

 

[bbombers85]

Anyone's NDC pair ship yet? Mines still, "In-Progress."

 

[awb5401]

Anyone's NDC pair ship yet? Mines still, "In-Progress."

Yep

 

[atdizzle]

Anyone's NDC pair ship yet? Mines still, "In-Progress."

mine shipped. expected delivery is wed

 

[nawghtyhare]

Just realizing they left the OG off the title (description) so the red wings aren't a mistake.
But why use your new technology on your most iconic piece of merchandise, and not make it true to original form?

so they can release it next year
withe the black wings
and make people pay for the true "update"
on the og
while actually charging $200

 

[ihust1e]

so they can release it next year
withe the black wings
and make people pay for the true "update"
on the og
while actually charging $200

In for these

 

[gum bottoms]

Might Just Be Me!!! I Like Them How They Came!!! Red Wings And All!!! Executed Perfectly IMO...

 

[turbo95eg6]

In for these

Count me in as well

 

[nawghtyhare]