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The blue doesn't make any logical sense. I'll never understand it.
What makes it even worse is that the Maroon 6 exists.
What makes it even worse is that the Maroon 6 exists.
Nike Air Jordan Retro Metallic V - 7/23/16
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the 5s had the icey sole on the last release. I think it gives the metallic 5's more of the 'wow' effect from afar
- Apr 23, 2015
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The 3m tongue is plenty.
- Dec 24, 2013
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easier than the Glue games too
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I'm high key disappointed in the 3M >:
- Jun 21, 2006
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Not enough 3M effect or too much?
- Sep 30, 2006
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Sit yo corny behind down lol
- Feb 12, 2014
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??? The Maroon 6s aren't a translucent sole;they're milky, so it makes no sense to compare. They're like the 72-10 11s.
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Honestly I like that change. Gets rid of the NA thirat for. bit. There are some retro+s that dunk on OG CWs that stil haven't dropped.
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The most glaring change to the 2016's, aside from the NA heel branding, is the removal of the "23." I was never much of a fan of that. I know that's the old school Jordan PE style but it was somewhat distracting and out of place if you know what I mean. Super glad they removed it!
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This, I was always turned off by the #23. The removal of #23+NA branding=must cop!!
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TTS
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That damn tongue 
. Why did they have to mess the best part of this shoe up?? Nike give us at least the 3M from 2006!
. Why did they have to mess the best part of this shoe up?? Nike give us at least the 3M from 2006!- Mar 29, 2001
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The tongue is bad, but I'll still be coppin first day.
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Yes it does make sense. They went with the original look on that pair and decided against the OG look on this pair. This is the first OG remastered release featuring a clear sole since the Maroons. They took a step back with these. That's my point.
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The Chicago 1's retro released May 2015 was a hard release for me.
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They can't make the milky soles with that blue tint. The blue slows down yellowing and is considered an improvement. They simply don't look that blue in person compared to the pics, and it dissipates over time. They're also not going back to the OG crappy jagged tongues on the 4s. We're not ever going to get an exact replication. I hope people who don't like the blue don't cop.
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- Jun 13, 2005
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Yeah, Im surprised they didnt use the same milky sole on these that they did with the Maroon VI. They wouldve looked awesome. Nonetheless, Its not a deal breaker for me, so Im still buying two pairs.
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The blue tint is a cool feature but does not prevent yellowing at all. The only thing that would slow down yellowing is a material change or exterior coating.
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That damn tongue
The reflective on the 2016s looks brighter than the 2007s to me.
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I guess I will wait for official pics. But I'm still coping just one pair.
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Why would they? That's definitely not OG. The blue tint isn't OG either, but it's just to slow down yellow; ultimately it's the same overall design. Making it milky would be a different design for this shoe.
- Sep 23, 2012
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Show looks great. Why are we complaining about a blue sole that's going to age? And turn into the desired color...
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I LOVED THE 23 ON THE SIDE.. DONT MIND IT WITHOUT THOUGH
ALL THE TIME.. YOU SHOULD HAVE SEEN NT BACK IN 04-07… WE BASICALLY SCREAMED AT JB TO GIVE US "BLUE" SOLES.. GOT IT AND NOW ITS A PROBLEM..
I FOR ONE LOVE IT.. MY CONCORD LOWS (AND HIGHS) LOOK GOOOOD AFTER YEARS.. THESE VARSITY RED XI'S THAT JUST DROPPED ARE GOING TO YELLOW UP QUICK .. |I
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Neither were the Maroon VIs. They were clear, and when I see this picture, it shows how awesome it would've looked, especially that JB has the access to the milky soles.
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