- Jan 2, 2023
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Side view is spot on. Best shape on an 11 since 1996. Period. The top down view isn’t perfect, the outsoles don’t come out as far or aggressively as on the 1996.
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Without fail every timeI know you saw my mans just post those images...
I think I was in 7th grade lol.My first fit with the OG’s in 6th grade
Black w/red pinstripes Bulls Jordan jersey
Dark blue Jeans and these… you couldn’t tell me nothing! COPPED for sure!
Comparison
I could see where one might think that. That said, I’m pretty sure that top pair is a 96’. Look at how the patent leather on the toe box doesn’t come up as far. (Still something they haven’t fixed on recent 11’s). That was pretty standard on most OG 11’s as far as I can tell. The patent height on the mudguard did vary but was definitely higher on average than all retros before 2016. Then ofc the greenish tint on the outsole. The general profile of the shoe has that classic bulky look the OG is known for too.Both of those top pairs look like 2001 retros to me in various states of aging. Not saying that top pair isn’t a ‘96, I know pairs do vary but it does look suspicious. Only thing that makes me question my judgement is the slight blue tint that is still visible, but people do dye soles.
When done right they are the best!! These still not right . But betterThese were never my favorite of the OGs but I really want a a pair now! Looks like they're done right this time. Someone post a link to the fat laces for completion.
The patent leather cut varies on the og pairs . Most were higher than the ones in the comparison picThe 2001 & 2014 versions looked like bootlegs compared to the originals from 1996.
Perhaps many will disagree with me feeling the 2001 version looks like a bootleg because it was liked by many. The shape and height details were off compared to the 1996 version.
The 2014 version is the ultimate bootleg as agreed upon by many. The incorrect positioning of the Jumpman logo on the side just made that crappy version even more f'd up.
The 2024 version is an absolutely acceptable replica. Ironically, the size of the patent leather is quite larger compared to the 1996 originals! But it will surely be acceptable by most. The other difference I see is the shades of blue seem brighter on this version compared to the 1996 version.
Perfect!!!
This pic really shows how the toebox varied in the og 11. Some pairs had that boot toe, others the more slanted toe. This pair has the perfect boot toe. But look at the color of the outsoles. Retros need to be darker, but overall they look good.