Official Air Jordan 1 Retro High Thread Vol: Best Model/Thread

[rcjbbp1313]

I think it's insane that one could buy a pair of 1s from 1994 and it could still be worn. That's amazing

85s are still wearable too, i want some OG pairs but that will be later in life

 

[the 718 truth]

85s are still wearable too, i want some OG pairs but that will be later in life

Lost a close bid on some 94 Chicagos in excellent condition and a great price recently. I'm still hurt [emoji]128546[/emoji]

 

[geraldg2309]

85s are still wearable too, i want some OG pairs but that will be later in life

My goodness. An almost 30 year old shoe still wearable. What an investment

 

[v8erman]

My goodness. An almost 30 year old shoe still wearable. What an investment

But are they really? Im thinkin about goin after 1.

 

[lilaznboi727]

a good investment when it came out. not as much anymore

 

[steelogreen]

So no new on if the Black Gold in september is the US release of the China one or a different one. Sure hope its a different one 

 

[rcjbbp1313]

But are they really? Im thinkin about goin after 1.

All jordan 1s are wearable, they are rubber not crumble material plus the construction back then was far superior to today as well.

 

[geraldg2309]

But are they really? Im thinkin about goin after 1.

For a collector yes, but for a pair to wear, then

EDIT: worded this wrong. You can wear it but you might need to restore it a little. Paint has for sure got to be chipped and there would have to be some restoration but still overall, wearable.

a good investment when it came out. not as much anymore

lol yeah but this is what I'm trying to say. Out of all the Jordan shoes, which models could still be worn after 20 years and still be in good condition, heck lower that down to maybe even 10 or 5 years. The IIIs, IVs, Vs, VIs, VIIs, VIIIs have midsoles that all eventually crumble or crack, etc. The IIs, IXs, and Xs are not that popular at all with a few exceptions. XIs will last but you have to take care of keeping the mesh clean and prevent yellowing and it will still look bad from creasing after so many wears. The XIIs can match the 1 in terms of durability but that's if the plastic tab doesn't crack.

The 1s IMO are easy to clean and maintain, they don't have a midsole that could crumble, they have a history and a classic look, they look good WITH creasing (IMO) and they will last for years as BEATERS with a cheaper price point compared to the rest of the models. That's why I call them a good investment.

 

[rcjbbp1313]

really? we have many people in this community who still wear their OG 1985 Jordan 1s and they look great and hold up great as well, if you want to go get a pair to wear or stock then go ahead because those things are the biggest tanks of the Jordan line and 99% of OGs are wearable and everything about them will hold up.

 

[lilaznboi727]

For a collector yes, but for a pair to wear, then no. Paint has for sure got to be chipped and there would have to be some restoration but still overall, I think it's incredible for a Jordan shoe to last that long.
lol yeah but this is what I'm trying to say. Out of all the Jordan shoes, which models could still be worn after 20 years and still be in good condition, heck lower that down to maybe even 10 or 5 years. The IIIs, IVs, Vs, VIs, VIIs, VIIIs have midsoles that all eventually crumble or crack, etc. The IIs, IXs, and Xs are not that popular at all with a few exceptions. XIs will last but you have to take care of keeping the mesh clean and prevent yellowing and it will still look bad from creasing after so many wears. The XIIs can match the 1 in terms of durability but that's if the plastic tab doesn't crack.

The 1s IMO are easy to clean and maintain, they don't have a midsole that could crumble, they have a history and a classic look, they look good WITH creasing (IMO) and they will last for years as BEATERS with a cheaper price point compared to the rest of the models. That's why I call them a good investment.

Sorry, don't think I was clear in my post.  I meant investing in an OG pair isn't as good of an investment now as it would've been back then,  The 1s are tied as my favorite jordans (dunks are also my favorite shoes.. so the similarities probably influence each other)

They're def the easiest to maintain and look great aged.

 

[geraldg2309]

really? we have many people in this community who still wear their OG 1985 Jordan 1s and they look great and hold up great as well, if you want to go get a pair to wear or stock then go ahead because those things are the biggest tanks of the Jordan line and 99% of OGs are wearable and everything about them will hold up.

My bad worded it wrong midway through my ramble and corrected it. In complete agreement with you

 

[geraldg2309]

Sorry, don't think I was clear in my post.  I meant investing in an OG pair isn't as good of an investment now as it would've been back then,  The 1s are tied as my favorite jordans (dunks are also my favorite shoes.. so the similarities probably influence each other)

They're def the easiest to maintain and look great aged.

lol then yeah agreed. Though I wish the pairs now had the same quality as OGs

 

[rcjbbp1313]

ok so why is it that PONY can get JBs sillhouette right, even the toe box, and do it for $80 but we have to deal with crappy quality and a huge toe box and pay $140? wtf lol
http://www.packershoes.com/collections/all-products/products/pony-city-wings-hi-white-black-red

 

[geraldg2309]

ok so why is it that PONY can get JBs sillhouette right, even the toe box, and do it for $80 but we have to deal with crappy quality and a huge toe box and pay $140? wtf lol
http://www.packershoes.com/collections/all-products/products/pony-city-wings-hi-white-black-red

Even those leather cuts and quality look nice... Man I might just cop a pair of those as beaters

 

[rcjbbp1313]

Even those leather cuts and quality look nice... Man I might just cop a pair of those as beaters

i wonder what the comfort is on those though. that toe is so OG

 

[lootandpollute]

Finally picked up a pair

 

[domo007]

Finally picked up a pair

nice pickup. im still on the hunt for these but the resell prices 

 

[grapekong]

So no new on if the Black Gold in september is the US release of the China one or a different one. Sure hope its a different one 

It is a different shoe.

 

[pjfan9110]

..just placed a phone order for the Jordan 1 RTTG/Vegas from the Birch Run outlets in Michigan. Nike rep said they still had quite a bit of stock left. (989)-624-6100...

 

[v8erman]

..just placed a phone order for the Jordan 1 RTTG/Vegas from the Birch Run outlets in Michigan. Nike rep said they still had quite a bit of stock left. (989)-624-6100...

Dang they still pushin them out? I got from that store almost a month ago. Shocked these are still out there.

 

[v8erman]

It is a different shoe.

Welcome back to the matrix.

 

[grapekong]

Welcome back to the matrix.

LOL thanks v8er! Good to see you still dropping that AJ1 knowledge for us

 

[luigyvintage03]

he sells counterfeits, at times mix in legit ones here & there

Hmm I get you, I'm just gonna go the flight club route or RIFLA.. Cause I can't deal with the stress if my pair is legit or not. Lol

 

[pjeung]

..just placed a phone order for the Jordan 1 RTTG/Vegas from the Birch Run outlets in Michigan. Nike rep said they still had quite a bit of stock left. (989)-624-6100...

for real people, don't sleep on these.. great quality on the vegas 1s

 

[bentrill]

 info on the outlets that still have the RTTG vegas