Official Air Jordan XIV white/varsity red release thread 3/10/12::NO BUYING/SELLING/TRADING::

[160jordansdeep]

Originally Posted by trappedintime

I decided to take some pics before I return these POS shoes to a Nike outlet tomorrow. Examine the glue present all over the place in every shot. Examine the Jumpman that has a halo of glue around him. Also have a look at what looks like paint chipping off a 75 year old house, not to mention the random crease right near the front jumpman. Oh, and let's not forget the sloppy painting on the midsole nor the foam that wasn't cut out on the vent. 
I hate to be so negative because I'm usually pretty fair about quality these days, but other than the paneled leather, NOTHING on this release was remotely near acceptable quality. This is easily the worst pair of shoes I have ever bought. Someone mentioned these may be B-Grades from 2006. I highly doubt it. The production date shows 10/12/11, and I tend to believe these were just a really poor run based on the Last Shot mold that didn't pan out well at all. Just atrocious really.

i dont complaint too much about quality since i know i am getting nothing made well for my money
( I GOT A PAIR OF SPIZKEZ MYSELF AND THE INSOLE WAS LOSE BEFORE I HAD THE SHOES ON MY FEET & CAME OUT AFTER ONE WEAR )

but these are pretty damn bad 

where did you buy the shoes from ?

 

[trappedintime]

That's straight from good ol Nike!

 

[160jordansdeep]

Originally Posted by trappedintime

That's straight from good ol Nike!

terrible 
looks like they came from air randy 

 

[maddoxkay]

I wonder how bad a b grade pair of these would be x0

 

[futuredhughes]

So my pair came in today and it's pretty good. Not the best, but not horrible either. A few gripes, and those freaking top lace holes!

Anyways, here's some pics. Aside, the weather here (western Mass) is great right about now!



















Overall, I would rate these an 8.75/10.

I'm happy, not excited.

JB could of and should of did better since these are a QS.

Let's hope the Playoff's blow these out the park in terms of presentation and quality.

Also, where are the new boxes?

 

[trappedintime]

I thought I read the new boxes don't come out until April. This release was rumored to have hit last year, so it doesn't surprise me they're using the old boxes.

 

[memphissfinest]

DAMN SON AT THAT PAIR ABOVE.

 

[haywoodjablomi]

Expect less, Pay more. The new motto for Jordans

 

[jewseejay]

Originally Posted by calikush

Originally Posted by ceemcee

Hopefully this release kills a few resellers forever....or at least until after the Playoff XII's.

This

 

[dezmond123]

you know how long i have been waiting for a new box lol 

 

[kennyisdead911]

I had to snag a pair from a reseller. Paid $200 shipped. (I know i'm helping the resellers crush us, but these are one of my top 5) I found another place that had them for similar prices, but no way in hell am I copping 2 pair with this type of quality. SMH at the busted pics above.

 

[futuredhughes]

Originally Posted by trappedintime

I thought I read the new boxes don't come out until April. This release was rumored to have hit last year, so it doesn't surprise me they're using the old boxes.

I heard last month that the new boxes start this month.
I don't know, looks like its happening in April.

 

[ceemcee]

These out in sunlight look really really nice...
That one pair up top though? In-ex-cusable.

 

[da future nike rep]

I just took my pair out of the box and the quality SUCKS smh.

 

[east99]

Originally Posted by calikush

Originally Posted by TheprinceofDE

Originally Posted by ceemcee



People have been calling them "candy canes" for years now.I knew them as "candy canes" for a long time too.Never had them, wanted them cause I liked em, never bought em cause I didn't like em THAT much.I have to believe the naming of sneakers is a big part of the problem.

Im sorry but I have never heard the nickname "candy canes" until this recent retro of these. Every sneaker doesn't need a nickname

Neither have I. Every shoe having a nickname is ridiculous. On another note, I'm glad resellers are losing, eBay prices are currently $140-$160. Lmao.

candy canes huh? why not the white and red fourteens?

i've heard a lot of bad talk about this release. I'm almost done with JB.....

 

[cucumbercool]

Candy canes, cherry, blink...bunch of lazy busters. I could not buy these for 175 and they sat for weeks in h.s.

 

[maddoxkay]

Pair should be here tomorrow. Im trading it to my boy for dunkman Lebron 7s, but I still hope they arent too bad for his sake.

 

[206jordanfan]

I questioned people's complaints about JB quality until I saw the pictures posted above with numerous defects.  Sorry you received such a poor grade pair.  That is awful.

 

[earvcunanan]

These look awful -__-

 

[futuredhughes]

It's really crazy because some pairs are absolutely awful, while others are decent.

Based on the feel of this thread, feels like more people got bad pairs than good ones.

 

[cashm0neyand1]

Quickstrike wont make the quality better. QS was only labeled on these shoes to create hype and sell out status

 

[futuredhughes]

Originally Posted by cashm0neyand1

Quickstrike wont make the quality better. QS was only labeled on these shoes to create hype and sell out status

I was was referencing that because they had supposed made fewer pairs so they should be able to catch stuff like that.

 

[cashm0neyand1]

^^^
nah JB dont care.

 

[soversotowel]

Originally Posted by HaywoodJablomi

Expect less, Pay more. The new motto for Jordans

 

[bigpoint]

Anyone need a pair still, UI just went live for retail. Best of luck!

http://www.urbanindustry....-white-varsity-black.asp