Jordan XI Legend Blue - December 14, 2024

[headdetective]

Jams and concords both had thin leather compared to OG’s and early retros.

They may have been thicker than what they use now, but that ain’t sayin much

 

[jordanhead718212]

My 45 Concords have been worn like 3 times lol, doubt I pickup the next retro unless there's some substantial improvement.
Now Space Jams with a Blue Jumpman and the new mold? Instant cop.

 

[23mj88]

Jams and concords both had thin leather compared to OG’s and early retros.

They may have been thicker than what they use now, but that ain’t sayin much

OGs are OGs. It’s not even in the cards to compare to those. But yes the 2016 jam specifically had hella thick patent compared to now that’s all I’m saying. The brand can give two sh*** what you or I think. It’s bottom dollar, cheapest bunkest materials for the greatest return from our punk a**** buying the same regurgitated stuff year in year out

 

[trappedintime]

If 26 is Concords and 27 is Space Jams I may be done with Jordans at that point. With what will drop over the next 3 years any poor earlier OG retros will have been replaced with presumably better retros that will last me into my mid-50’s or longer

 

[slaughterx]

They better not drop Concords again before Space Jams

 

[JRepp23]

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[AIR J XIII]

If 26 is Concords and 27 is Space Jams I may be done with Jordans at that point. With what will drop over the next 3 years any poor earlier OG retros will have been replaced with presumably better retros that will last me into my mid-50’s or longer

I would think SJs would be 2026 for the anniversary of the movie. After royal jams, I think 11 mids should go in the vault for a few years, even though that’s unlikely.

 

[SlamShut]

I’ve got to remember that if I want quality product I should not buy Jordans. It’s sad but true. This brand only sells nostalgia. I’m not sure that’s enough for me anymore.

 

[beh235]

I’ve got to remember that if I want quality product I should not buy Jordans. It’s sad but true. This brand only sells nostalgia. I’m not sure that’s enough for me anymore.

Everyone is selling nostalgia, it's not limited to JB/Nike. Creativity is at a low right now.

 

[AIR J XIII]

 

[tupac003]

Crazy the cheap leather they are using.

These are the jubilees from a few years back and not a single crease and I have worn these a good amount of times...

 

[Magic33]

I can’t even look at 2014s. Turrrrble shoe

Wild that dudes are actually acting like they didn't have thin patent leather.

Nike/JB hasn't had decent patent leather since the 2010 cool greys to me.

This random wrinkling isn't something new. It's been happening for a decade. I swear we keep having deja vu discussions with every release and everyone seems to have bad memories.

Dudes have moved on from complaining about black cements to these.

 

[trappedintime]

Wild that dudes are actually acting like they didn't have thin patent leather.

Nike/JB hasn't had decent patent leather since the 2010 cool greys to me.

This random wrinkling isn't something new. It's been happening for a decade. I swear we keep having deja vu discussions with every release and everyone seems to have bad memories.

Dudes have moved on from complaining about black cements to these.

Yup. Just like dudes not recalling mismatch EP on every OG 3 for decades. Same repetitive conversations. These won’t crease badly for most people but it’s the same PL we’ve been getting for years. Pull out the caliper and check.

 

[trappedintime]

Old pic of my 2001 pair. Night and day thicker PL than any retro 2010 and beyond.

 

[bestintheworld]

I’ve said this in another thread but There are certain pairs that they can release over and over and I will always (attempt to) pick up a pair.

Concord 11s are one of them. I still haven’t worn my 2018 pair but best believe I will have a pair of the next retro unless they’re a pair reimagined by someone at JB with a sick sense of humor.

 

[iTookanL]

There's more noticeable creasing on my Gratitudes than my Cool Greys thats for sure

 

[AIR J XIII]

Old pic of my 2001 pair. Night and day thicker PL than any retro 2010 and beyond.

That hat is

 

[ccastro02]

Just got my pair delivered today. Overall they’re decent looking. Definitely my least favorite of the OG colorways for sure. Happy to finally add this CW to my collection though after all these years.

 

[trappedintime]

That hat is

I’ve had the hat for 28 years now. Updated shot today. Looking a little more like cream 15 years later.

 

[doublemesh96]

When these yellow in 10 years you will be in the game

 

[AIR J XIII]

Shock drop pair just landed. I have no complaints whatsoever

 

[TheEnricoG]

 

[doublemesh96]

Why do those cool greys look so wild??

 

[trappedintime]

Why do those cool greys look so wild??

Cause they’re 4 sizes bigger than the others

 

[iTookanL]

Got my pair in. Quality is awful. Creasing is awful. They're also covered in dust or something.

The 'patent Leather' is thin/flimsy and creased up out of the box.

I've never been more disappointed. Even on foot they feel different compared to the Gratitudes. It's almost as if they're missing something on the inside that goes to the support.

Used a gift card on them but they're 100% going back.