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Just brand loyalty. Adidas/UA are cheaper options so maybe I'll give them my next purchase.
Official Air Jordan XX9 post! 1st two released 9/6/14! NO BUYING/SELLING/TRADING!
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The name says it all. Jordan shoes have always been the best in performance basketball from day 1. I have the XX9's and the XX8's. I like the lockdown on the XX9's better but the XX8's court feel and the way it grips the floor are the best I have ever experienced. And I've played in every shoe from 3-14, 20-22. Give the XX9's a try they are the best shoe out now as far as performance goes.
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HARE 29'S AVAILABLE NOW!!! http://bit.ly/1PoU280
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With all that camo print on the xx8 I was expecting one xx9 to have a similar cw. Wanted a bamboo or woodgrain one too. Lots of wasted potential cw wise but this is my favorite hoop shoe in awhile.
Shoes I have played in (Cp3 7, kobe 7 elite, 8,9, 9elite,lebron 10 elite,11,12, rose 4.5, non sig adidas models)
Shoes I have played in (Cp3 7, kobe 7 elite, 8,9, 9elite,lebron 10 elite,11,12, rose 4.5, non sig adidas models)
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nice. don't hate em, like em even, but not tryna put down $250 after tax when the 30s gotta be around the corner soon. great basketball shoes though
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I'll buy the hares if they hit clearance prices
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I have played in the CF Drive, Curry 1, JC2 and XX9 and XX8 SE and I'm currently playing in all of them except the XX8 SE which I returned.
Here is my take on the situation. If you want to get the XX9 and try them out, stop thinking about it and go for it. They're a great performance shoe. I can't speak about outdoor traction, but traction indoors should be fine unless your court is a disaster. You may like them so much that you push another shoe to become your outdoor shoe.
My two favorite shoes right now are the Drive/Curry 1 and the XX9. I have multiple pairs of the Drive and I want to get another pair of the XX9's for later. The XX9's are a nice blend of court feel and impact protection, and they fit great and are very comfortable. I love playing in them.
With all that said, if you don't get the XX9's, you won't be missing out too much in my opinion since you have the Drive and Curry 1. They are very comparable shoes in my opinion. Both fit very well, transition is excellent, good traction and responsiveness and both have long term comfort. The XX9's sit slightly higher off the ground to me, but not in a bad way. If you didn't have any of the shoes you mentioned, I'd say definitely get a pair of XX9's. But since you have the Drive/Curry 1, I don't think it's 100% necessary, just if you want them.
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This was my exact problem with the shoes....ppl just saying " oh it's jordan /Nike so it has to be the best" when other brand have been putting out far better quality shoes. Jordan has been living off of the name not the quality of the shoe and that is why I stopped buying them but like i said, these XX9 seem to be right up there with the best such as the CFD and Curry One's.
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This was the help I was looking for thank you every much. Based on your review I will give them a try, I just hope they do OK outdoor.
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lol jordans latest has always been one of the best options
once you factor in the price thats when other options start to make more sense
once you factor in the price thats when other options start to make more sense
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Well the thing is, when you're trying to budget your shoe purchases you tend to go with what you're familiar with. I could buy up and test all kinds of brands and models. I would love too, but when I'm trying to balance out bills, savings, clothes, nights out, non-ball shoes, etc I want to make sure my purchase is the best purchase I can make because that one shoe is going to have to last me. I don't play enough ball to warrant having a rotation of kicks even though it would be nice. Nike/JB have had a rep of putting out the best quality of sneakers in the business which is why they're head and shoulders above everyone else.
But all this talk has be very interested in the Curry 1s and holding a pair of D Rose 5s yesterday had me very excited to purchase a pair. But the necessity just isn't there right now especially when, past the bills and savings and other responsibilities, there are other things I need to pick up first.
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dont know if already posted, but jbc's
again, woulda been a cold release
again, woulda been a cold release
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Does anyone know the cheapest price and website to grab the black/white/gym red xx9's? Looking to grab them to play in. Thank you!
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Nike Factory store Chicago (s. cottage grove) So happy I took the drive.
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$5 off retail makes you happy or were you just looking for this pairNike Factory store Chicago (s. cottage grove) So happy I took the drive.
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Lol, was looking for a pair. Missed these and the Ferrari 14s on same day.
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Fsr?
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Full size range? Yes... Just go them in, all sizes available.
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I can't believe they only took $5 off that pair at the outlet. 
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I can't believe they only took $5 off that pair at the outlet.
yeah what a joke, i returned a pair of EP xx9 at the outlet that i got from NDC for 160. my boy saw them a week later and they tagged them for $220
worst part is im still considering buying them
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Blue JBCs are cold.
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that price on the team oranges 8 plus months after release is straight foolishness....
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The TO coloway is a highly sought after 29. Other than this outlet, it would be difficult finding a pair under $300.
