gota question.......... what do u feel makes a sneakerhead? the love for shoes? how many pairs they own? whether they know the history of sneakers or not? u guys r the best 💪🏽
In my opinion, there are a lot of hype-beasts that just buy sneakers because of their popularity. Sneaker heads are more into why the design, and the love of the art. In my opinion.
I was cleaning out my closet and threw a pair of the Adidas Kobe 2’s and like 3 pairs of Mamba Instincts/ Rages. He passed shortly afterwards and I regret that decision till this day. Thank goodness for Stockx
Great guest!!! On the QOTD: I regret getting rid of many shoes, like my AJ 12 cherry, my 11 space jam from 2000 or my og The Kobe, specially because I didn't think back then that sneaker restoration would be a thing, but the one I regret the most is my og adidas Kobetwo, the toe was already cracked but, as a Kobe fan and collector later, I simply regret of throwing them into the thrash can thinking they were garbage (not pun intented). I had three pairs back in the day, two in the white colorway, that I wore to the ground balling, and a graphite colorway that survived until 2016 when I needed to make room for my soon to come new born son.
I remember when I first got the Jordan 5s (originals) to play in my league. And the clear outsole was just a dust magnet. It did not grip the courts at all. I was sliding all over the place. So I ended up selling them and getting a pair of Air Bound. But it broke my heart to sell them, and about a year later, I regretted selling them, because I just wanted to have them. So when they finally retroed them many years later, when I started designing shoes at Adidas, I HAD to get them again, and I felt much better. LOL!! The clear outsoles were still dust magnets, but I managed to use them on cleaner courts so they were fine. LOL!!
Interesting timing on the question of the day. Something I regret selling when I was a kid is my red replica Jordan jersey from 96/97. And as of right now I'm considering buying the Mitchell and Ness Authentic with the gold NBA logo and finals patch, to fill that void of massive regret. Just need to muster the courage to click 'pay' as it's a big spend 😬.
QOTD Answer: I had a random growth spurt in my mid 20s. I got like 3 inches taller and went up a whole shoe size. So all the Kobe’s and retro’s that I’d been taking such good care of from my high school and early adult years couldn’t fit anymore. So I had to get rid of everything. I’ve been slowly acquiring them again and even getting some that I’d never got the opportunity to own from before. I wasn’t too happy to let them go but I I appreciate the fact that I’m able to rebuild my collection whether it be for basketball shoes or casual sneakers
QOTD: Sold, no, but a bunch of possessions of mine from childhood were lost and I wish I could've had the chance to say goodbye to them on my terms. I haven't rebought any of it, however. Like you said, the AR 2 is an improvement over the AR 1 in that it shed some of its generic characteristics. There are still enough of them, though, that it looks like another variation on a Kobe--to be fair, that's the market recently. They're great shoes to play in and the proof is that everyone's making them. Thanks for the review. Liked and commented, obviously. Catch you again very soon.
Back in the day, my parents made me sell my original Nintendo 64, so that they would buy me an original XBox. When I got older and got a job, an N64 was one of the early things I bought with my money. ❤🎮👾
The shoes certainly look like an upgrade. Ugh…all Wiggins had to do was slide/crab walk and he would’ve covered. Shoutout to the special guest…they did great! As for the question of the day, I unwillingly had to lose my entire collection of DS shoes I kept in my storage unit along with my complete set of DCAU justice league figures, because I was unemployed and couldn’t afford to pay the rent on the unit…..it got auctioned off. 😢
I have been really tempted to re-buy the Melo M9s and the Soldier 8s because I enjoyed playing in them so much, but I worry about them falling apart and not really being playable anymore 😕
The last time I stocked up on bball shoes was the Dame 5s, had 3 pairs one time, then before that was the Hyperdunk 2012. I think going into this year I might stock up on 4 pairs of the AE1 lows, such a good looking shoe to wear casually!
It’s a replica jersey but it’s a Champions Kobe #8 jersey from ‘97. I wish I could still have it so that my boys could wear it now. I’m pretty sure I left it at the part when I hooping with my older brother.
Something of mine that came missing due to my former college roommate allowing his mentor and friends to steal from me was my extensive BAPE (Nigo era 99-06) collection, my Jordans (retros and OGs from 95 to 08), and all of my Spiz’ikes… Reminiscing now is kind of pissing me off 😅
I regret selling a few shoes. 1st was the OG DMP. Purchased from Eastbay via phone, I had rare 11’s with the Gold eyelets that spelled JORDAN. Another one was the Kobe Hyperdunk “Friendlies” PE ☹️
I lost my original 92 Animated series Batmobile with the eject-able bat wing toy when I was a teenager. My wife who was my girlfriend at the time found an original BIB and get it for me for my 30th birthday.
For the algo, not a shoe or something I sold, but lost a loved glass snack jar (had the word "Fresh' written on it in red 80s font) due to leaving it on the counter and someone knocking it over, shattered pieces everywhere. This happened years ago, am to this day still looking for the origins of said jar and its replacement.
So I didn't sell them but I did rebuy them. I collect mininates which are just 2 inch tall action figures and as a kid I would customize them (I.e color on them) but I had this spiderman which was like the perfect modern costume with a removable mask and I got it a while back and I refuse to ruin anything like that again
First 10 comments gang! Trying to re-acquire all the diecast cars I had to let go during the onset of the pandemic. I agree with you, The AR2 is MILES better looking than the first!
I had to give my Spawn #1 to a "friend" in exchange for him typing up a paper for me in highschool. I happened upon another copy in my local comic shop years later for only $10.
The shoes with cut outs on the soles to show the cushion within the out sole, if you wear them outside can water get in the cutouts or are they sealed good to prevent that?
I can relate with Gio. My mom sold all my He-Man toys (including Castle Greyskull) back when I was a kid, because I didn't play with them anymore. I was bummed at the time, but got over it because I had leveled up to X-Men action figs (which also one day got sold off). I was never into collecting toys, so I've never reacquired them or the X-Men ones.
I regret selling 3 cars I had, 1st my 93 supra 2nd my modded ecort rs cosworth and 3rd my 1st car a customised 78 bay window VW panel can. Qotd what is your favourite computer game console / arcade of whatever ?
A couple of years back I was in a rough financial situation and sold my New Balance 992, of course now I regret it but the resell prices are too damn high :( QOTD would you rather spend vacations in the forest or in the beach?
Do you think that basketball culture is becoming something more global now? As in are you excited to see creators from different places around the world ?
No wonder why ni,e is losing money so many smaller brands making a good shoe... these are litterally the hyper dunk lows competion... if hyper dunks were a thing stil.
Always waiting for your review before even considering a shoe. Appreciate you as always.
gota question.......... what do u feel makes a sneakerhead? the love for shoes? how many pairs they own? whether they know the history of sneakers or not? u guys r the best 💪🏽
Simply a love for shoes
You can own zero pair and still be a Sneakerhead. It's all about the culture. You don't need to drop money to be one.
In my opinion, there are a lot of hype-beasts that just buy sneakers because of their popularity. Sneaker heads are more into why the design, and the love of the art. In my opinion.
I think it's a combination of all that
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Such a wholesome ending to the video!
I was cleaning out my closet and threw a pair of the Adidas Kobe 2’s and like 3 pairs of Mamba Instincts/ Rages. He passed shortly afterwards and I regret that decision till this day. Thank goodness for Stockx
Can't hate this guy! You rock man! I always watch your reviews whenever I buy a new pair. You guys keep safe!
Great guest!!! On the QOTD: I regret getting rid of many shoes, like my AJ 12 cherry, my 11 space jam from 2000 or my og The Kobe, specially because I didn't think back then that sneaker restoration would be a thing, but the one I regret the most is my og adidas Kobetwo, the toe was already cracked but, as a Kobe fan and collector later, I simply regret of throwing them into the thrash can thinking they were garbage (not pun intented). I had three pairs back in the day, two in the white colorway, that I wore to the ground balling, and a graphite colorway that survived until 2016 when I needed to make room for my soon to come new born son.
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I remember when I first got the Jordan 5s (originals) to play in my league. And the clear outsole was just a dust magnet. It did not grip the courts at all. I was sliding all over the place. So I ended up selling them and getting a pair of Air Bound. But it broke my heart to sell them, and about a year later, I regretted selling them, because I just wanted to have them. So when they finally retroed them many years later, when I started designing shoes at Adidas, I HAD to get them again, and I felt much better. LOL!! The clear outsoles were still dust magnets, but I managed to use them on cleaner courts so they were fine. LOL!!
Great question Gio. I might be a hoarder.
Love your comments...great insights, you're a real and always check your reviews before buying sneakers
Still trying to rebuy the black XO Parellel Pumas. I wore them out and they were the most comfortable boots ever
Interesting timing on the question of the day. Something I regret selling when I was a kid is my red replica Jordan jersey from 96/97. And as of right now I'm considering buying the Mitchell and Ness Authentic with the gold NBA logo and finals patch, to fill that void of massive regret. Just need to muster the courage to click 'pay' as it's a big spend 😬.
QOTD Answer: I had a random growth spurt in my mid 20s. I got like 3 inches taller and went up a whole shoe size. So all the Kobe’s and retro’s that I’d been taking such good care of from my high school and early adult years couldn’t fit anymore. So I had to get rid of everything. I’ve been slowly acquiring them again and even getting some that I’d never got the opportunity to own from before. I wasn’t too happy to let them go but I I appreciate the fact that I’m able to rebuild my collection whether it be for basketball shoes or casual sneakers
QOTD: Sold, no, but a bunch of possessions of mine from childhood were lost and I wish I could've had the chance to say goodbye to them on my terms. I haven't rebought any of it, however.
Like you said, the AR 2 is an improvement over the AR 1 in that it shed some of its generic characteristics. There are still enough of them, though, that it looks like another variation on a Kobe--to be fair, that's the market recently. They're great shoes to play in and the proof is that everyone's making them.
Thanks for the review. Liked and commented, obviously. Catch you again very soon.
Back in the day, my parents made me sell my original Nintendo 64, so that they would buy me an original XBox. When I got older and got a job, an N64 was one of the early things I bought with my money. ❤🎮👾
That TPU piece on the upper front of the first 1 killed my outer top pinky toe knuckle 😖glad to see they’ve abolished that w/ the 2s.
I don’t want to buy new pairs but you make reviews for us who plays bball exciting. I guess another pair won’t hurt 😀
The shoes certainly look like an upgrade. Ugh…all Wiggins had to do was slide/crab walk and he would’ve covered. Shoutout to the special guest…they did great! As for the question of the day, I unwillingly had to lose my entire collection of DS shoes I kept in my storage unit along with my complete set of DCAU justice league figures, because I was unemployed and couldn’t afford to pay the rent on the unit…..it got auctioned off. 😢
I love You guys! Keep going!
I like the look of these way more than the first model. These are very much an upgrade over the original
The Sole Reminds Me Of A Mix Of Air Max Uptempo 97 Side Panel Mixed With Player 1 Traction!!! Looking Forward For The Review!!!
I have been really tempted to re-buy the Melo M9s and the Soldier 8s because I enjoyed playing in them so much, but I worry about them falling apart and not really being playable anymore 😕
Always dropping the heat!
The last time I stocked up on bball shoes was the Dame 5s, had 3 pairs one time, then before that was the Hyperdunk 2012. I think going into this year I might stock up on 4 pairs of the AE1 lows, such a good looking shoe to wear casually!
It’s a replica jersey but it’s a Champions Kobe #8 jersey from ‘97. I wish I could still have it so that my boys could wear it now.
I’m pretty sure I left it at the part when I hooping with my older brother.
Dude the design nuggets were dope! The little yeti and stuff
For the question. I sold my OG PlayStation 1 with the screen. I do really regret it.
Remind me of the Li'Ning Wade's
Something of mine that came missing due to my former college roommate allowing his mentor and friends to steal from me was my extensive BAPE (Nigo era 99-06) collection, my Jordans (retros and OGs from 95 to 08), and all of my Spiz’ikes…
Reminiscing now is kind of pissing me off 😅
I regret selling a few shoes. 1st was the OG DMP. Purchased from Eastbay via phone, I had rare 11’s with the Gold eyelets that spelled JORDAN.
Another one was the Kobe Hyperdunk “Friendlies” PE ☹️
Will be waiting for a performance review!!
I lost my original 92 Animated series Batmobile with the eject-able bat wing toy when I was a teenager. My wife who was my girlfriend at the time found an original BIB and get it for me for my 30th birthday.
OG OFF WHITE PRESTO, I miss them a lot however I am not looking to replace because the resell is crazy 😅
Yhr neutral Grey 1s. Sold it, regretted it for a fee years, recently picked it back up.
Gio did a great job!!
For the algo, not a shoe or something I sold, but lost a loved glass snack jar (had the word "Fresh' written on it in red 80s font) due to leaving it on the counter and someone knocking it over, shattered pieces everywhere. This happened years ago, am to this day still looking for the origins of said jar and its replacement.
The logo on top of the Toebox gotta go and they would be decent I think visually.
Yes my 2005 C6 corvette sold it to get my wife a new family suv 😢never got another one
Great review as always!
Look similar to the Jordan Delta 2’s. Super comfortable.
Much love to gio and coach Chris 🙏
I’ve heard a lot of good about the AR2, might have to give them a shot
Visually, they kinda remind me of the Air Max 720 but with a foam midsole
love y'all!
Bad boy indeed! This is a must have!
knightwing 🔥🔥🔥
So I didn't sell them but I did rebuy them. I collect mininates which are just 2 inch tall action figures and as a kid I would customize them (I.e color on them) but I had this spiderman which was like the perfect modern costume with a removable mask and I got it a while back and I refuse to ruin anything like that again
First 10 comments gang!
Trying to re-acquire all the diecast cars I had to let go during the onset of the pandemic.
I agree with you, The AR2 is MILES better looking than the first!
Would love to see a video abkut your Kobes, i rememeber the furst kobe shoe video i saw was the kobe 8 sulfurs and it was so 👌🏼
Those do look kinda cool
Yeah my Kobe collection & my Optimus prime collection slowly getting them back tho
I had to give my Spawn #1 to a "friend" in exchange for him typing up a paper for me in highschool. I happened upon another copy in my local comic shop years later for only $10.
AR is ballin, and i love it that these Chinese companies are killin it as well.
Finally... something thats not paper stock!!
The shoes with cut outs on the soles to show the cushion within the out sole, if you wear them outside can water get in the cutouts or are they sealed good to prevent that?
Color is awesome 👏
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Edit: freaking andrew wiggings played that weak azz defense!!!
i wanna try these out. i have the AR1's but dont wear them that much.
The ar1 felt like an unfinished shoe…. Was very underwhelming kinda bad imo. These 2s are great tho I’m currently wearing them now. 1s I donated
I really love the new shoes of today but the psychedelic colors aren't for me. I'm basic 😂
These look pretty good. Getting them here in Holland though, unlikely.
I haven’t sold anything I regret yet, but I’ve got a bunch of clothes I need to sell, so maybe in a few years my answer may be different 😂
Looking forward this
Can you please do a performance review on the Dame 9!?
Great video
I need that since hoodie with Shawn Kemp
I can relate with Gio. My mom sold all my He-Man toys (including Castle Greyskull) back when I was a kid, because I didn't play with them anymore. I was bummed at the time, but got over it because I had leveled up to X-Men action figs (which also one day got sold off). I was never into collecting toys, so I've never reacquired them or the X-Men ones.
I sold a pair of GT Cut 2, I'm still trying to get them again, just in another cw lol
I sold my PS2 and all of the games and accessories after I got my PS4 and I regret it.
ds pair of CDP 11/12 cuz i was broke af. waiting for bred 11s to retro
thank you!
are you guys doing a review for the li ning ultralight 2025?
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I regret selling 3 cars I had, 1st my 93 supra 2nd my modded ecort rs cosworth and 3rd my 1st car a customised 78 bay window VW panel can. Qotd what is your favourite computer game console / arcade of whatever ?
A couple of years back I was in a rough financial situation and sold my New Balance 992, of course now I regret it but the resell prices are too damn high :(
QOTD would you rather spend vacations in the forest or in the beach?
Hello can you make a video on top 10 best running shoes
traction pattern looks similar with serious player only sneakers
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They look like water shoes , where’s the ankle support?
These looks great
QOTD: Which countries have you been to? Which places/countries would you like to go next?
No thoughts… I just hit the “like” button.
My father's owner-type jeep or his 1977 mitsubishi gallant
Nice looking shoes of ar
Those are 🔥
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Do you think that basketball culture is becoming something more global now? As in are you excited to see creators from different places around the world ?
You ever wash that hoodie?
I love me some bad boys
it's designed after a butterfly because the first one was designed after a cocoon
If I was still hooping, ain’t no way I’d be in Nikes or Jordans.
ngl i thought it was Jody jokingly speak like that..
didnt know it their child lol
Donated a Scottie Pippen jersey that I wish I still had.
These are sick
I’m back to fight the algorithm
i sold a pair of under armour phantom 1s i regret selling those
Al goooooo
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adidas nike and other big brands better find some new technology because chinese brands are catching up
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No wonder why ni,e is losing money so many smaller brands making a good shoe... these are litterally the hyper dunk lows competion... if hyper dunks were a thing stil.
👏👏 to the special guest.