Reason: I have no money, retail price keeps going up. Jordan Brand doesn't have enough stock of the shoes we want, and too much of what we don't want. Resale of the ones we want is even higher. Jordan Brand quality keeps going down despite being more expensive. Screw them, I'll wear NBs, Asics, and Salomons
Everything you said is accurate. I finally got them in hand. The quality is junk. The durabuck feels super fake. I only copped because they look nice. Ironically they are going to limit the bred 1, the galaxy foam, etc. do better Jordan/Nike!
They even had a scuff where the crease will form on the toebox… on both shoes. Didn’t mind the laces or the patent leather. But very overpriced. At this point we are buying strictly based on the nostalgia
I feel this way about the cool grey 9s. They were the last “original“ pair of Jordans. I bought back in 2002 when I was 23. It was the first pair of Jordans. I had purchased since the OG infrared 6s in 1991. So I have a special place in my heart for those shoes. And I am looking forward to the cool gray 9s coming back out this spring.
The cool grey is not a OG pair they will be a retro this year and when you got them they were first released 2002….OG means played in retro means it’s been released before
Many great points were hit on this vid. I loved the fact that in store they were still available?!. The “ Hype” has always been an afterthought to me tho?!. Jordan’s are an icon plain and simple.
I really don’t think it’s fatigue, it’s just really a different economy. We still don’t get a lot of 11’s, we haven’t seen the legend blue in a decade, and it still sat. For Jordan 1’s it’s surely the saturation, but for everything else… like you said, $200 is no joke, and the prices are getting even higher.
I also feel like this is misleading because of the restocks. Like you can’t be like oh they’re sitting …when they dropped last weekend they were nowhere to be found. They SOLD OUT. Restocks might be sitting some Because everyone that wanted them got them On release day…
Got the black cements, was about to buy the black cats the other day. Quality was shot, scratches on patent, scuffs on the toe box. Instead of asking for another box, I decided to pass. Definitely grabbing the metallic 5’s though.
@WillWay-39 people are talking out there neck, they arent sitting and resell is inching up and people aren't accepting low bids. I remember people talking the same way about the white thunders.. they bricks, they sitting.. until they weren't and going for $300+ then everyone went crazy for that restock yesterday. Its like yall could of had multiple for retail!😂😂😂
Always double up on threes just in case the Elephant Print is bad on one you can possibly switch them out and return the bad pr. Love my 3s too the black flip 3s were the shoes id wear to weddings now i can use the black cats
I think It’s a mix of price, quality, and hype beasts! I copped them because I liked the shoe and didn’t get them when they first released. Regardless of the hype, I’m one that will only cop at retail and if I like it the shoe. Not because they’re hyped up..
I passed on these, maybe I'll eventually will get them for the collection since i have the Jordan 3 "Pure Money" which is the white version of the "Black Cats" but I don't need another Black Jordan 3 colorway. I already have the Black Cement and AMM "while you were sleeping" which recently released plus several other black colorways that I don't wear.
Agree with the timing aspect initially I wanted the Jordan 1 high black toe but can’t see myself spending a lot of money for February I think I’ll just grab the metallic 5 instead and hope to get the black toe on discount
Got my black cat 3s in Thursday they are my first black cat pairs too own never owned one back then gotta say these are clean 🔥 I’m a size 9.5 and went on a size 10 on these they fit perfectly 🔥
Because there are so many awesome shoes coming plus they keep increasing the prices every year. So unless you are a fan of these then you will buy one otherwise select and buy the ones that you really like
I do think they are really clean but man Im tired of the super high price points. $200 plus for every retro is just too much at this point. I have to really pick and choose between releases.
Hes! You are 100% correct on everything you said. The timing of this release did not do this pair any justice. We just had the black cement 3’s and the metallic 5’s are right around the corner. When you put all three of these sneakers in the the same timeframe, the black cat 🐈⬛ 3’s become less of a “must cop”. Hopefully I can snag a pair on sale at some point.
Not a fan of patent leather.. or more like cheap synthetic plastics. Seen a couple of Black Cat's alongside Black Cements in retail outlets here in Oz.
Just to mess with JB heads up ..They’ll think their sneakers are selling out and everyone should just return for a full refund to let em know we won’t stand for this crap😆I know it’ll never happen but just imagine on every release we did this ….
Choosing not to buy a shoe because of a valid reason is not a cop out. Not all of us are matialistic nike slaves that blindly buy eveything they release. You have more oairs than tou could ever wear and due to the current sneaker market, you are probably sitting on a heap of leather and rubber that is worth much less than what you apid for it. Grow up.
Acutually the quality is slightly better on this 2025 vers. This release was used actual nubuck (low grade) rather than “dura-buck” (synthetic) like the 2007 pair. Weartesters covered it, check their vid.
The older model was better an to me im not a big fan of all black shoes plus all black 3s just don't look that good. Plus I'm just not really into jordan anymore the quality is shit an there not very comfortable at all I've really been into new balance and asics, brooks an other brands u just get more for ur money.
Passed after I saw images. And I don’t get the og box on a non og color with jumpman in the back Those overlays are so glossy, they look less like patent leather and more like straight up vinyl
Nothing really to talk about. They are great shoes but random nobodies say "brick" when they don't even resell and act like they don't want it because of that. They are not all over the place you are just saying what others say. We live in the same area they are not sitting. Footlocker sold out except size 8 online.
Reason: I have no money, retail price keeps going up. Jordan Brand doesn't have enough stock of the shoes we want, and too much of what we don't want. Resale of the ones we want is even higher. Jordan Brand quality keeps going down despite being more expensive. Screw them, I'll wear NBs, Asics, and Salomons
You nailed it. Insane retail prices already then this economy?
Salomons never. This hiking shie trend needs to die
ASICS 😂
Everything you said is accurate. I finally got them in hand. The quality is junk. The durabuck feels super fake. I only copped because they look nice. Ironically they are going to limit the bred 1, the galaxy foam, etc. do better Jordan/Nike!
They even had a scuff where the crease will form on the toebox… on both shoes. Didn’t mind the laces or the patent leather. But very overpriced. At this point we are buying strictly based on the nostalgia
There’s so many amazing Js coming out this year that I had to pick and choose.
I copped. They are 🔥
I feel this way about the cool grey 9s. They were the last “original“ pair of Jordans. I bought back in 2002 when I was 23. It was the first pair of Jordans. I had purchased since the OG infrared 6s in 1991.
So I have a special place in my heart for those shoes. And I am looking forward to the cool gray 9s coming back out this spring.
The cool grey is not a OG pair they will be a retro this year and when you got them they were first released 2002….OG means played in retro means it’s been released before
And 23 years ago you were 23 buying your first pair of guess what….23s what a coinkydink 😂😂
Many great points were hit on this vid. I loved the fact that in store they were still available?!. The “ Hype” has always been an afterthought to me tho?!. Jordan’s are an icon plain and simple.
I really don’t think it’s fatigue, it’s just really a different economy. We still don’t get a lot of 11’s, we haven’t seen the legend blue in a decade, and it still sat. For Jordan 1’s it’s surely the saturation, but for everything else… like you said, $200 is no joke, and the prices are getting even higher.
And the quality’s getting lower
@ I guess, but quality has been hit or miss for some years now.
I also feel like this is misleading because of the restocks. Like you can’t be like oh they’re sitting …when they dropped last weekend they were nowhere to be found. They SOLD OUT. Restocks might be sitting some
Because everyone that wanted them got them
On release day…
Stockx prices have dropped a lot in the past 6 days. Went from around $237 to now $203 for my size.
Got the black cements, was about to buy the black cats the other day. Quality was shot, scratches on patent, scuffs on the toe box. Instead of asking for another box, I decided to pass. Definitely grabbing the metallic 5’s though.
These aren't sitting anywhere except in children sizes.
Don’t know where you see them sitting
Everywhere
@ not sure where you live but I wouldn’t say everywhere. Black Cements maybe
@WillWay-39 people are talking out there neck, they arent sitting and resell is inching up and people aren't accepting low bids. I remember people talking the same way about the white thunders.. they bricks, they sitting.. until they weren't and going for $300+ then everyone went crazy for that restock yesterday. Its like yall could of had multiple for retail!😂😂😂
I’m about to return mine.
@ QC?
I think they look amazing!!
Always double up on threes just in case the Elephant Print is bad on one you can possibly switch them out and return the bad pr. Love my 3s too the black flip 3s were the shoes id wear to weddings now i can use the black cats
The high gloss and patent leather kill the shoe. Patent leather works on 11's and that's it.
I passed on the black cats. I prefered the Black Cement 3 and AJ11 columbias and plan on AJ5 black metallic.
i dont get it. are they quality or not? you didnt give any info based on the shoe itself
My 1st pair of 3s mite as well be these. Can't go wrong wit a black shoe plus I love 11s so that patent leather was a go for me.
I got my pair and plan on enjoying them. The toe box did arrive scuffed on one shoe though 🙄
I think It’s a mix of price, quality, and hype beasts! I copped them because I liked the shoe and didn’t get them when they first released. Regardless of the hype, I’m one that will only cop at retail and if I like it the shoe. Not because they’re hyped up..
NICE 👍🏽 my favorite color 💥like the string choice
I passed on these, maybe I'll eventually will get them for the collection since i have the Jordan 3 "Pure Money" which is the white version of the "Black Cats" but I don't need another Black Jordan 3 colorway. I already have the Black Cement and AMM "while you were sleeping" which recently released plus several other black colorways that I don't wear.
Agree with the timing aspect initially I wanted the Jordan 1 high black toe but can’t see myself spending a lot of money for February I think I’ll just grab the metallic 5 instead and hope to get the black toe on discount
They need to bring back the Georgetown 3s then put the 3s in the vault.
The Georgetowns just dropped in 2021, that’ll be nuts if they bring them back that soon, but I wouldn’t be surprised.
These would be fire without the shiny parts
Is there a reason you're not filming in your sneaker room anymore? Re doing the room?
Got my black cat 3s in Thursday they are my first black cat pairs too own never owned one back then gotta say these are clean 🔥 I’m a size 9.5 and went on a size 10 on these they fit perfectly 🔥
these gonna be my in office shoes if i can get a pair
I has the black flip 3’s and BHM 3’s back in the days😁
Because there are so many awesome shoes coming plus they keep increasing the prices every year. So unless you are a fan of these then you will buy one otherwise select and buy the ones that you really like
Idc who thinks what. I dig them and that's all that matters. Mine are on their way now.
Good vid. Idk sometimes I don’t see the point of them tho. Like …this a video about …why some bought and some didn’t?? lol 🤦🏽♂️
I bought one because I'm a bit newer, and I thought it's very unique despite being pretty much all black. They're expensive tho'
I bought 2 of these. My jd sports pair has a less Gloss finish. Looks like the cat 4s shine. Champs has that shiny Gloss finish
Cool, good look imma have to the three pairs i have out and see if any of em are different.
I bought the black cement and couldn't just turn around and get the black cat. The shoe is good looking shoe
I do think they are really clean but man Im tired of the super high price points. $200 plus for every retro is just too much at this point. I have to really pick and choose between releases.
Get ya money up lol
@ Lol 😂 right because $250 for Jordan 1’s with no technology makes sense.
Hes! You are 100% correct on everything you said. The timing of this release did not do this pair any justice. We just had the black cement 3’s and the metallic 5’s are right around the corner. When you put all three of these sneakers in the the same timeframe, the black cat 🐈⬛ 3’s become less of a “must cop”. Hopefully I can snag a pair on sale at some point.
Brother can you review the hoka bondi 9 ? Please🙏
I can't do patent leather especially at my age
I passed. Not a big fan of all black or all white shoes.
They look nice but there are better shoes coming out. I pass on these 3s because I already copped the black cement 3s.
I really don't like all black shoes but those 🤔👀💪🏼👍🏻
My pair arrived today and the quality isn’t great especially for the price.
Black Cat/Pure$ ?!?!? You HAD to be there....... I STILL have the Posters, deadstock!!!!! IIII AND IV!!!!!! Kids hated on the Mochas!!!!
It's just something about that shoe that I don't like. Maybe because it's not all black like the OG pair. I still have the OG pair.
Not a fan of patent leather.. or more like cheap synthetic plastics.
Seen a couple of Black Cat's alongside Black Cements in retail outlets here in Oz.
Hit it right on the head on the beginning. Was interested... then wasn't. After I saw how glossy it was and the patent had me pass.
What are you talking about, they not sitting! 🤦🏽♂️🤡
They sitting in cali
@@toohurt6 🤡
@@toohurt6well cali has bigger things to worry about right now! 🤦🏽♂️
At the malls in rural areas they are sitting.
@@mikeprice8307 lies! 🤡
I copped on release day. Dope pair #wearwhatyoulike
They’re not sitting😂😂
Just to mess with JB heads up ..They’ll think their sneakers are selling out and everyone should just return for a full refund to let em know we won’t stand for this crap😆I know it’ll never happen but just imagine on every release we did this ….
Black cement was so much better
I got 2 pairs. I just got them but I'm kinda disappointed. Little boring.
Mall Security 3s
Choosing not to buy a shoe because of a valid reason is not a cop out. Not all of us are matialistic nike slaves that blindly buy eveything they release. You have more oairs than tou could ever wear and due to the current sneaker market, you are probably sitting on a heap of leather and rubber that is worth much less than what you apid for it. Grow up.
Actually the quality of the shoes are better now than before. If you like purses and make-ups but we love shoes.
I passed, and see myself passing for a while, I got all the threes I’d want covered (fire reds, true blues, black / white cements and AMMs)
The quality on those is so much worse than the ones from back in the day. So sad to see.
Bro I was looking for this exact comment I wore them today they feel fake
Acutually the quality is slightly better on this 2025 vers. This release was used actual nubuck (low grade) rather than “dura-buck” (synthetic) like the 2007 pair. Weartesters covered it, check their vid.
That glossy crap is no bueno i actually think that makes then look like crap
Golfinho frio 24
Nah, once i held them in hand they looked and felt cheap. Also didn’t like the shape so i passed
Yeah when I saw the first videos of them I was like yeah I'll pass
I have no need nor desire to wear a black shoe. Let alone $200 black sho😂es
The older model was better an to me im not a big fan of all black shoes plus all black 3s just don't look that good. Plus I'm just not really into jordan anymore the quality is shit an there not very comfortable at all I've really been into new balance and asics, brooks an other brands u just get more for ur money.
NB'S all day i dropped JB 🚫 like a bad habit 🤮
🔥 forsho
Dark duck 59
Passed after I saw images. And I don’t get the og box on a non og color with jumpman in the back
Those overlays are so glossy, they look less like patent leather and more like straight up vinyl
Not a fan, to expensive and it's not a color way I would buy.
I think they’re sitting because they don’t look good.
Nothing really to talk about. They are great shoes but random nobodies say "brick" when they don't even resell and act like they don't want it because of that. They are not all over the place you are just saying what others say. We live in the same area they are not sitting. Footlocker sold out except size 8 online.