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

[GrizzlyAnimal]

 

[staffsgtdignam]

I think Nike basketball has actually gotten a lot stronger now compared to 5 years or 10 years ago. Value for money, design and tech these days are on point.

Performance wise, you might be right. Looks wise, the LeBron 13 and KD 8 were arguably the ugliest flagship basketball shoes that Nike has ever released.

 

[blastercombo]

Performance isn’t even a matter of discussion. Of course they’ll be better as the years go. I’m really not that picky tbh too. I can ball in Jordan retros and be fine

 

[staffsgtdignam]

Performance isn’t even a matter of discussion. Of course they’ll be better as the years go. I’m really not that picky tbh too. I can ball in Jordan retros and be fine

I think he was talking about value for performance. I’m sure $120 LeBron 15s on sale will perform better than $190 Air Jordan 12s tbh. That said, nobody in their right mind would argue that the LeBrons are easier to wear casually than the 12s.

 

[kobeoverbron]

if you're thinking about wearing nike basketball casually and basing an opinion off that... you're already mistaken.
if ya'll think this is fire and that you dress like this today... then looks is clearly not something that's considered LMAO.

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[Lucky13s]

That's what makes Jordans (1-14) special imo. They were basketball shoes, but look absolutely fire on foot casually. It's nothing short of special / amazing. I don't see any company, even Jordan Brand itself, replicating that.

 

[blastercombo]

if you're thinking about wearing nike basketball casually and basing an opinion off that... you're already mistaken.
if ya'll think this is fire and that you dress like this today... then looks is clearly not something that's considered LMAO.

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I don’t understand what you’re saying lol

 

[kobeoverbron]

I'm saying if that's the look people are going for when they mean "Good" Nike Basketball then we're clearly talking about different things.
Those South Beach 8s are only loved because of the hype around the release but they're not at all good looking compared to an actual casual shoe.
that's why I made it my case in point. Nike Basketball will always look weird casually.

NOPE.

 

[atdizzle]

everyone is different. everyone has diff sense of style. some more unique than others. what may look wierd to 1 person may be another person's fav outfit. what may be casual to 1 person may look ugly and non fashionable to the next. one person's favorite pair of kicks might seem goofy and outlandish to the next man.

there is no right or wrong. its all opinions. its not that hard to understand.

 

[headdetective]

Wylin

 

[Lucky13s]

I'm saying if that's the look people are going for when they mean "Good" Nike Basketball then we're clearly talking about different things.
Those South Beach 8s are only loved because of the hype around the release but they're not at all good looking compared to an actual casual shoe.
that's why I made it my case in point. Nike Basketball will always look weird casually.

NOPE.

Those Uptempos are absolute fire, they look better than 99% of the shoes people wear. Are you sure you're feeling okay, bro?

 

[squatchnt]

 

[jordanhead718212]

I mean man clearly said "talking about looks" in his post, which is why I asked

 

[staffsgtdignam]

if you're thinking about wearing nike basketball casually and basing an opinion off that... you're already mistaken.
if ya'll think this is fire and that you dress like this today... then looks is clearly not something that's considered LMAO.

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It’s funny because I actually LIKE the look of those LeBrons but I would never wear them casually jeans or pants because the colors and plasticky materials look silly to me to wear with jeans or pants. Performance wise, I think they would be fine for on court wear with basketball or work out shorts, etc.

 

[marylandallamerican]

I saw 105 plus shipping a couple days ago

Thanks I'll keep a eye on them.

 

[staffsgtdignam]

Nike Basketball will always look weird casually.

NOPE.

Maybe it’s because I’m from DC, but I think monotone Foamposites look fine with stacked denim in the right color [granted 99% of the people who I see wearing Foams in DC usually have a terrible fit to go with them]:

Hell, even Kylie Jenner co-signed the Foamposite + fitted jeans look:

 

[Ingenious Bastard]

Man...did foams really die ? I remember everyone was rocking that look a year or 2 ago and before.

But I rarely seeing anyone here in Philly rocking Foams anymore.

 

[headdetective]

Bad examples

But dude wylin heavy or can’t get off a fit if he think basketball shoes can’t be rocked casually

 

[GrizzlyAnimal]

I'm outta this one

 

[donewithjs]

If you can rock foams you can literally rock anything with the right outfit.

 

[jordanhead718212]

Foams look great with fitted jeans

 

[Liquid Swords]

I still **** with foams. Gotta wear them more now that I think of it. Only got Dooms, Black Supreme and Royals in the stash

 

[edshoecator]

tis why they invented shorts.

 

[toneagain]

Bad examples

But dude wylin heavy or can’t get off a fit if he think basketball shoes can’t be rocked casually

i'm going to agree for the simple fact that i have been shying away from 2+ jordan models; can't get over how bulky they look on feet; seriously on a 1 phase right now; so that attitude might change

 

[headdetective]

Just say you can’t get a fit off.

It’s millions of examples of people killin fits in jays/basketball shoes.