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i just hope the next pair has better netting that doesn’t yellow as quick.
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Nike Air Jordan 4 Retro "White/Cement" - The Aftermath - NO BUYING/SELLING/TRADING
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Word. The Breds are definitely a cop. I don’t double up anymore. I always end up selling the second pair anyways lol. They always release them in a couple years. But with the whole nike in the back, I might consider.
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Interesting, make senses.
I was always under the impression that durabuck was only black based material used on Metallics,infrared, aquas etc
Aquamanjay_
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For a long time, which is pretty much up until last year, so was I. I’ve been learning a lot about the OGs and their materials. It’s really a name for synthetic materials; this included the original Durabuck materials Jordan brand used from an outside company from 89 til ‘98, as well as the different Nike produced “durabuck” synthetics they still use today. Even some of the most beloved OGs after the 3 have synthetic materials. Some retros have genuine leather that they’re OG didn’t, yet have a narrative suggesting the reverse.
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The 1999 WC material is also on the overlay panels on the 2006 Cardinal 7, the upper of the 2000 Fire Red 5, the tongue and ankle collar of the UNC 2007 1s. It’s also the material on the 2016 WC 4 tongue. It’s also on the 2004 and likely 1992 Olympic 7s white panels, and many more. It’s dull, soft depending on the padding beind it, and is pretty dimpled. I can’t unsee it. This synthetic Durabuck material is used on A LOT of retros to this day. It’s used in other colors besides white too. I was shocked when I found this out.
Jordan uses a lot of synthetic leather on retros. It’s not necessary bad though. I like how this Durabuck’s creases aren’t as deep and how soft it can be. Doesn’t have the web or distressed look as much as genuine leather, but that’s a matter of personal taste. Many who have the 1999 and 2016 still like the 1999 leather more than the 2016 even though it’s synthetic. Before I even knew about anything of this stuff, I used to wish the leather on the Cardinal 7s was used on more retros for the entire upper.
Jordan uses a lot of synthetic leather on retros. It’s not necessary bad though. I like how this Durabuck’s creases aren’t as deep and how soft it can be. Doesn’t have the web or distressed look as much as genuine leather, but that’s a matter of personal taste. Many who have the 1999 and 2016 still like the 1999 leather more than the 2016 even though it’s synthetic. Before I even knew about anything of this stuff, I used to wish the leather on the Cardinal 7s was used on more retros for the entire upper.
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UNDS these bad boys, just inside my house, just to make sure I wouldn't ever be tempted to sell them. My first pair is getting a little beat and wanted these out tha box
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yooooo, respect. I'm still rocking my first pair, and they are beat lol. I need to un ds my 2nd pair soon as well. def not selling tho. my fav retro everUNDS these bad boys, just inside my house, just to make sure I wouldn't ever be tempted to sell them. My first pair is getting a little beat and wanted these out tha box
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My first pair is in great shape, wearing them right now. Just wish the damn mesh didn't yellow so easily. But oh well, I just tell myself it gives more of a vintage look. Which is stupid, because the OGs really don't seem to yellow nearly as much LOL
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Crazy everyone’s is yellowing. I have two pairs and neither are yellow at all. They look as white as the day as I bought them.
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They will, no way around it. My DS pair that sits in the box in my dark closet is still white. The pair I wear has yellowed. Not horribly so but enough. And that pair has been worn maybe 30 times. In other words, like a total of a month's wear, which is nothing. It's as if just being exposed to sunlight and air while you wear them does it. I live in LA near the water, there's basically no humidity and my shoes get left mostly in the dark when I'm not wearing them, and it still happened to them. Really, I don't care that much, but it does make me roll my eyes a bit. As if Nike can't make some plastic-coated mesh that doesn't change color. The OGs don't suffer from this, after all.
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Mine only pair still DS
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Do these crack?
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I have a crack in the cement part on the very back of the shoe. not bad. no chipping. I'm a bad example tho cuz my shoes have been worn daily for almost 3 years now. all weather. all conditions. I mean daily.
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Pics? How do they look after all that?
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I think they've held up real well, considering how I've abused, I mean loved these things lol. never even cleaned em. this is all natural
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^^^ love to see people wear their kicks
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I’d say you got 2 maybe 3 more years left in them if you keep wearing everyday
When I used to wear one shoe everyday they would last around 5-6 years(Nike Sb dunks)
Then the outsole would start ripping from wear and tear
Even then I would still wear unless it was raining lol
When I used to wear one shoe everyday they would last around 5-6 years(Nike Sb dunks)
Then the outsole would start ripping from wear and tear
Even then I would still wear unless it was raining lol
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this shoe is my all time number one favorite. I got them and they went straight to foot. then, doubled up on a restock. that pair is still on ice. only shoe I ever doubled on. almost tripled lol
rainking
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Ha nice man. I couldn’t let them go that long without cleaning at least here and there so props to ya.
Aquamanjay_
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You just described my shadow 1 from 2009. Didn’t care about the material quality or hype(Sometimes I wish I could go back and to not caring and nitpicking shoes), I wore them all the time. Rain too. They have major heel drag, and the sole stitching is coming loose.
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lol, yea, taking these pix made me think it might b time to clean them up a lil
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Funny. Wore these today
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Me too. I’ve owned 9 pairs throughout the years
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anyone know how to clean white paint off the air bubble on these? Nail polish remover with a Q-tip didn't really work for me
