Legit check 2011 Air Jordan retro 3 black cement

[primo88]

I bought these back in 2011 from crookedtongues.com back when they released. I was told recently that they maybe fake due to a number of reasons
-elephant print on box is off
-elephant print on shoe itself is off
- no sticker size inside on the heel of insole. It did come with a retro card and it didn't feel like any flimsy material
- corner end of elephant print doesn't transition smoothly into the shoe along with the stitching. Instead it ends before and it' looks like a poor cut
- black border going around the heel does not a "gloss" to it
I would appreciate if someone can confirm this
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[timmybrixxx]

Post pix in better lighting.. 3s didn't come with retro cards.. take the shoes outta the box for the pix..Good side shot of each shoe and a tongue shot of both tongues please. As well as both heels side by side.

 

[primo88]

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[from88til]

Looks good to me. Just minor things here and there but just manufacturing flaws.

 

[ryanjumpman420]

Corrected.

 

[rickyriebel]

Ehh.. I'm not so sure about that

-elephant print in the back is high and has widows peaks
-tongues are slightly choppy
-toebox looks pointy/wrong shape
-tag border looks weird

Some of those things could be attributed to quality control; I'm 50/50 on these. wait on more opinions

 

[seanh31]

I think these are good to go...

 

[ryanjumpman420]

Ehh.. I'm not so sure about that

-elephant print in the back is high and has widows peaks
-tongues are slightly choppy
-toebox looks pointy/wrong shape
-tag border looks weird

Some of those things could be attributed to quality control; I'm 50/50 on these. wait on more opinions

I agree. Repped. The size tag looked off as me as well like Ricky said. Looks like the red fabric has bled onto the tag. Don't think it should do that. But After reading the first post about THE OPs concerns and further inspection of shoes I've changed my mind. I'm not saying they're fake but I'm not saying they're legit either. Would need more proof of authenticity like date stamped on inside of box, QC sticker in box, date stamped under insoles, Receipt, for me to be able to say legit.

 

[aksuited]

I agree. Repped. The size tag looked off as me as well like Ricky said. Looks like the red fabric has bled onto the tag. Don't think it should do that. But After reading the first post about THE OPs concerns and further inspection of shoes I've changed my mind. I'm not saying they're fake but I'm not saying they're legit either. Would need more proof of authenticity like date stamped on inside of box, QC sticker in box, date stamped under insoles, Receipt, for me to be able to say legit.

I think they are legit. Not a great pair, but legit.

The widow's peaks don't look like the normal, monster sized peaks that we are used to seeing on GM 3s.

EP, while maybe a bit high, looks ok to me.

Also, isn't CrookedTongues a legit retailer with a JB account? I don't see them selling GMs

 

[primo88]

Thanks for everyone's feedback. I couldn't find a date stamp or qc stamp in the box. That was another concern I forgot to mention. The only print available is that from the box manufacturer. There a stamp inside the shoe tho. IView media item 1111825View media item 1111826View media item 1111827View media item 1111828View media item 1111829View media item 1111830

 

[timmybrixxx]

I also think they are ok..They do have a few minor issues but I think they are good..

 

[primo88]

Did the new pics help clear any doubts? I didn't have a qc stamp inside the box but I had a stamp under the insoles as seen in the pics.Unfortunately I never saved the printout receipt I got with the shoes when they were delivered and I can't find the invoice for it on my email. If these are authentic, despite the minor flaws what would these be priced at? Is there anything I could take a better pic of?

 

[bananaphone17]

since you guys just helped him.

Could you see if mine are legit?

Thanks guys

 

[da shoefreak]

those are fake the bc 3s never came with a hang tag

 

[bananaphone17]

2011 ones did

 

[da shoefreak]

 
2011 ones did

 

[ryanjumpman420]

Fake on the last pair

 

[bananaphone17]

Fake on the last pair

could you say why? thanks

 

[timmybrixxx]

2011 ones did

Sorry fam, but they didn't.. Also the shape is a little off, tongues look short, however they are shaped well..Eprints are def off.The pattern and the cuts..Looks like someone went through the trouble of snipping off the widows peaks as well..

Post a pic of the box tag. Where did you buy these and how much?

 

[bananaphone17]

 

[rickyriebel]

That's what they all say. Lol. Get a refund through PayPal if possible

 

[bananaphone17]

Could ebay get me my money back since the item was not the same as he described it as?

 

[bananaphone17]

Also kind of weird since he has 1500+ sellling rep for sneakers and 100% positive feedback

 

[timmybrixxx]

That's what they all say. Lol. Get a refund through PayPal if possible

This..Did you expect him to tell you they were fugazi? Refund ASAP bro..

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[timmybrixxx]

Also kind of weird since he has 1500+ sellling rep for sneakers and 100% positive feedback

1499 people were not smart enough to get their sh#! LCed..At least you have that going for you.