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I don't know much about Columbia blue but I always thought they had a ocean look
. To me that's what made them fire. That blueish/clearish.Jordan XI Legend Blue - December 14, 2024
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I don't know much about Columbia blue but I always thought they had a ocean look
. To me that's what made them fire. That blueish/clearish.
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The soles over the past few years have had a bluer tint to them (concords, space jams, cherries, etc) so hopefully JB will just apply those soles to this year’s releases. Was never a fan on the opaque soles that came on the ‘14 pair.
- Jul 29, 2005
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I'mma be honest, even those soles wouldn't come close to how it originally was. I'm really hoping they give us the OG sole. They haven't done it since.
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Facts. Hope they deliver.
- Apr 1, 2012
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Sometimes, a change to an original is better. I actually liked the blue tint on the clear soles on the carolina 11s. Made them pop that much more
- Aug 11, 2013
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Nah that original sole is undefeated.
Anyways I see the thread title changed to legend blue and it made me a little sad lol.
Anyways I see the thread title changed to legend blue and it made me a little sad lol.
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I respect your opinion and I understand where you are coming from and I actually agree in some cases, but this isn't one of them. Look at all the beautiful OG pics posted.
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This article describes what to expect with the finished product.
www.soleretriever.com
Here's a snippet of it:
"This latest iteration of the Air Jordan 11 Retro Legend Blue is said to be a mash-up between the original Columbia and the 2014 Legend Blue. That means we can expect the shoe in its original shape, complete with higher-cut patent leather. The main difference is that Legend Blue accentuates the sneaker in its usual places instead of Columbia Blue. Besides that, this Air Jordan 11 Retro will be as true to the 1996 release as possible."
The Air Jordan 11 Legend Blue Returns in December 2024
One of the most iconic Air Jordan 11 colorways returns in 2024 with the retro of the Legend Blue (aka Columbia). Find images and release information here.
Here's a snippet of it:
"This latest iteration of the Air Jordan 11 Retro Legend Blue is said to be a mash-up between the original Columbia and the 2014 Legend Blue. That means we can expect the shoe in its original shape, complete with higher-cut patent leather. The main difference is that Legend Blue accentuates the sneaker in its usual places instead of Columbia Blue. Besides that, this Air Jordan 11 Retro will be as true to the 1996 release as possible."
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This article describes what to expect with the finished product.
The Air Jordan 11 Legend Blue Returns in December 2024
One of the most iconic Air Jordan 11 colorways returns in 2024 with the retro of the Legend Blue (aka Columbia). Find images and release information here.
Here's a snippet of it:
"This latest iteration of the Air Jordan 11 Retro Legend Blue is said to be a mash-up between the original Columbia and the 2014 Legend Blue. That means we can expect the shoe in its original shape, complete with higher-cut patent leather. The main difference is that Legend Blue accentuates the sneaker in its usual places instead of Columbia Blue. Besides that, this Air Jordan 11 Retro will be as true to the 1996 release as possible."
This is code for "we can't make it like the OG so we have to mish-mash it so you won't get too too mad at us for trying"
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"We'll try again down the line so you will buy that shoe too."
Hope they come through, they CAN get the color right, this off to a rocky start.
Hope they come through, they CAN get the color right, this off to a rocky start.
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Colombia = Carolina shade
Legend Blue = Kinda Carolina shade, but aqua/greenish tint mixed in
I gotta see product pics on this
AIR J XIII
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That sounds like an amateurish response to the fact that they are using “legend” blue instead of Columbia. There are other shoes that have legend blue without the aqua-ish look. My expectation is the color will be correct.
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This supposed mash-up execution is so asinine. Why can't we just get something quite similar to the 1996 version? Integrating the physical shape of the original with an undesirable color tweak from a latter version is really dumb.
There's no reason to integrate things with this one. Since Nike/Jordan Brand owns the copyright to this design, it means they should be able to replicate it properly.
If they really go with the mash-up execution as speculated, it would be so backwards and dumb.
I wouldn't doubt if it's a ploy to get peeps to buy the inaccurate versions knowing they can rehash an accurate version in years to come based on them knowing peeps will get all versions of a specific model.
Nothing to feel bad about because it's still confusing to many other people as well.
I was thinking the same thing because all pending releases go through so many variables regarding speculations and mock-up photos.
I'll just wait to see photos of the actual product as time heads toward the release date.
There's no reason to integrate things with this one. Since Nike/Jordan Brand owns the copyright to this design, it means they should be able to replicate it properly.
If they really go with the mash-up execution as speculated, it would be so backwards and dumb.
I wouldn't doubt if it's a ploy to get peeps to buy the inaccurate versions knowing they can rehash an accurate version in years to come based on them knowing peeps will get all versions of a specific model.
Nothing to feel bad about because it's still confusing to many other people as well.
I was thinking the same thing because all pending releases go through so many variables regarding speculations and mock-up photos.
I'll just wait to see photos of the actual product as time heads toward the release date.
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They’re already making excuses. This is not a good sign
SlamShut
formerly cement greyman
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Why is this so difficult to do JB?
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THIS is what we want JB, OG to the tee or damn close! And not “reimagined” either a fresh crispy pair so we can reimagine them ourselves naturally WITH the correct shade of Carolina/Columbia Blue and the CORRECT tinted Blue translucent outsole.
It’s simple!!!
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If they really go with the mash-up execution with these, it will be reminiscent of those piece 
so-called Infrared VI that looked more like pink that was released in late 2014. 
so-called Infrared VI that looked more like pink that was released in late 2014. 
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Im not worried. They will be the blue we want.
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High patent cut and a shade that matches the hue of the original is what I want. If the legend blue refers to the 2 jumpmans, that's not a big deal imo. Is the color of the sole included in the color of the shoe (serious question)? I don't remember that being the case with any other xi.
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Who is making excuses? Nike hasn’t said anything
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I take nothing that Mr threadlife posts serious at this point. 
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According to this one, these are supposed to be true to the original specs. Also, they'll have the original packaging. And they're going to be mass produced.
