Question about buying old retros???? Help me!!!

[stilts10]

I see a pair of powder blue Jordan Xs on StockX from 2014. I know different Jordans don’t last. I don’t have many tens, but buying shoes that old. Do you think they will hold up? The oldest retro I really bought recently is from 2018.

 

[s dubl]

10s tend to hold up well over time. However there are variables that can affect that; like how they were stored, where they’re located (humid climates greatly affect breakdown of glues, and materials).

Being that old, it’s risky, whether you’re willing to take that risk is up to you.

 

[JRepp23]

Dont buy 10 year old plus retros for wear purposes, they will piss you off sooner than later. Models vary.

 

[jordan4eva23]

X don’t crumble but if they are brand new you run the risk of seperation.

Also it’s about to be 13 years since the last retro. Probably a newer retro coming sooner than later

 

[Magic33]

Have steel tens from 2013 and they separated right before the toe caps came out. I also have Chicago's and Powder Blues and they haven't.

 

[koolkeith34]

This whole conversation is why I've been selling alot of my shoes. If its perishable.... dump it.

 

[airdhazzal]

I say, dont buy any jordan from 2004-2022. Minus a few exceptions, thats the worst era for quality

 

[AirJam23]

My 2012 Chicago 10's pair is actually still holding up strong. Also like someone said above depends on how they were stored and kept.

 

[zombiejohnny]

You're gonna have to potentially worry about sole separation due to the age of the sneaker and it being ds but I feel thats about it when it comes to 10's.

 

[stilts10]

I really appreciate everyone’s feedback. But that leaves me in another dilemma because I wanted a pair of blue and white Jordans for the summer. I already have the French blues. Was thinking about the 2020 flints but they’re coming out in August

 

[The Fresh Prince]

I’m about to purchase some 2016 11s myself at the end of the year. I should only have to worry about sole separation since the midsole is phylon.

 

[rbk93]

Too risky.

 

[rbk93]

If you don't mind restoration, then go for it.

 

[zombiejohnny]

I really appreciate everyone’s feedback. But that leaves me in another dilemma because I wanted a pair of blue and white Jordans for the summer. I already have the French blues. Was thinking about the 2020 flints but they’re coming out in August

Might as well just wait for the 2026 Flints lol. What about the Olympic 6's do you have those? Also, True Blue 3's are coming out in July.