I think at this point, we’d like you to just go through all the Jordans. Cut each model in half so we can all really see how the sneaker technology progressed throughout the years. Great video!
That would be pretty cool. The 4s and 10s were super comfy at the time for me. Was a huge Jordan lover. Could be like a moctober type series. Just for Jordan's.
I played in 3s to 7s and the 3/4/5 were the most comfortable shoe for a running game of the era. the "fake leather" was part of the marketing. these are made of synthetic materials used in the sport car market to get lighter seats. Here they achieved lighter shoes with close to the look and durability of "real leather" shoes like the Converse Weapon and other Nikes. These shoes were lighter by FARRR compared to Kangaroos, AVIA and LA Gear and Adidas of the era and we much less fatiguing. after long practices these shoes simply left your legs feeling fresher. By time the 6/7/8s came around, Jordan changed up his game again and had much more of a post-up style game. That era shoe was stiffer, made on a narrower last and fit your feet a lot closer. Same for the Foamposites (although Foams were a little softer on the soling than Jays) But we knew it wasn't leather. And we knew they were not built to "last long". The rubber on the sole was supposed to be more "sticky" for indoor court traction and grip and less wear on outdoor courts. These shoes were purpose-built for wooden indoor court play, whereas the typical other shoe was more of a outdoor shoe, made to last. I can tell you that when i played my first indoor game in these...the GRIP was intense! That first couple steps acceleration was like nothing else at the time. I also wore Pumas, Shell-Top Adis, Ewings, Weapons, Blazers, Flights, AFs...nothing had that chewing gum grip like 3/4/5s Jays!
Love the 3's. I think it was the "new" Jumpman logo on the tongue that sold MJ and Nike's future commitment to him and his insight & influence on design. From there, his stats and accolades through the '88 season was a huge spotlight on the shoes and the line took off to new heights.
I have been through 3 pairs of these and am now on my fourth. We’re talking thousands of miles, minimum 6km every single day since 2018. They are absolutely excellent.
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Definitely what keeps me watching. I wouldn't watch otherwise unless I was considering the shoe for myself, but all the extra info is super interesting to just watch for fun.
Great vid. Still waiting for the 11’s. Probably the most popular and complex Jordan. Full non visible air unit, full carbon fibre “shank”, patent leather mudgaurds, very interested in how they are made. I just bought a low version the “72-10 Low” which incorporates tumbled leather. Very nice looking and slept on shoe.
Would love to see how this compares to the Jordan 4s and 5s. 5s look really comfortable but 4s are considered some of the least comfortable 'hype' sneakers; given that you said they're nearly all the same shoe I'd be really interested to see the differences
Well uuuh , the comfiest from 1 to 8 , from my point of view is the 7 , cuz the midsole, after a small break in time is just so fluff , , than probably the 1's, i cant talk about the 2's and the 4's , but all the models from the 3 to the 6 should pretty much feel the same , and the 8 is even more of a brick ( for reference, i have 1's, 5's, 6's , 7's and 8's )
The point is , the polyurethane midsoles of the Retro jordans , are quite hard compared to squishy foam from other sneakers. Back in the day , when they first released, they were way more fluffy , from what i read and heard , and thats why they crumbled so fast. They are made with the same material , just a bit more dense , and so they will still crumble , just slower
@@paulmuller9904 1's are definitely more comfortable than 3's, I own both and the 1 is just a standard Vulc sole with a soft leather upper. 3's feel like rocks on the foot
@@alexandruciocirlau2428 i think u get me wrong, never said that the 4s are the comfiest. I just responded to: "4s are considered some of the least comfortable 'hype' sneakers". That the 1s are nr 2 on ur list, is a bit confusing, but hey, thats ur opinion. For me, the most uncomfortable Js are the 11 lows. Feels like rockin clocks shoes.
This is the best series you’ve ever made! Now we can see what we’re really paying for with the Jordan’s please keep doing these! I would like to see the 10s with the full length air and the 12s with full length zoom
Calm down. It's your Gen that has played out Jordan's for the real.collectors and enthusiasts of the 90s and 2000s just to fit in. If you knew anything you'd know bc of the Neverending need of GenZ/borderline millenial to fit in, nikes quality has gone down 10x since the retros of the early 2000s. Kids that never even watched Jordan play a game that use the term "cap" and "bruh" committing this level of fuckery. And now you're making suggestions for more Jordan's as though they are still the wave?? Lol... you are 12 years late to the party, son. This is not the best series he's done or what started the channel OR what made his channel great... you only caught wind of the hype beast shoes he did.
Remember, the original 3's had a much softer foam in the midsole than these retro's of them. They also used different leathers and synthetics, the retro's LOOK almost exactly the same, but as a guy who wore all the originals I can tell you the original 3's were A LOT more comfortable than these retro's. I still have my 1994 retro pair, those were the closest to the original after 1994 all retro's started being made more for longevity with stiffer harder rubbers and foam for a "lifestyle" type shoe vs. a real basketball shoe. Just wanted to point that out, I still love the retro's being able to wear shoes that look like the originals.
@LAMAR-HOP7777 Yea the originals had open cell and were true court shoes, the closed cell retros are just casual shoes made to look like them but dont feel even remotely the same. I do hear as you said they last a lot longer, dont crumble as fast, but I wish you could still get the original soles.
The og 3s from 1988 are all leather including the tongue as well, and the insole was also different that you can add arch supports at that time. Surprisingly they did not use fiberboard and actually use the textile stitching on the originals as well.
@@xrizbira you should watch videos of people who have them and you'll see the difference easily. Less PU coating on leather, higher quality, better packaging, it was meant to be used in sports.
@@thomascalderon598 until they tested it, we still can't assume. Given that Nike was not doing well back then, I don't think they will spend more money for the sneakers
I’ve only owned one pair of 3’s, so I cannot say it’s the same for all versions and the materials they use, but from my perspective much of the comfort lies in the width of the shoe and how it sits on the foot so to speak, especially since I have slightly wider and flat feet. Great video as usual! 👍🏻
Great work as usual, i'd personally like to see a comparison between the 1s and 36s to see how technologies, Manufacture and materials has changed thoroughly almost 40 years
Nike has changed the Tech in Jordan’s a lot but if you want information on each shoe wearteasters knows alot about each Jordan he has performance reviews and tbh he knows more about the tech than rose anvil no offense
Back in 88 I had been saving up for a pair of Air Force’s and the new Jordans came out. I got the black and gray. They weren’t as soft or cushiony like everyone was expecting. I had some Avias at the time that were very soft, just didnt last. Kept the Jordans till someone traded me for some dock Martins. Hey in New Mexico docs were rare
Request to do a shoe breakdown of the recently released Desert Elephant Jordan 3. This release is not nearly appreciated as the black cement colorway reviewed in this video, but many have touted its superior leather materials. I'm curious to know whether the quality of the leather is really better.
As you are going through these classic GR Jordans, it would be interesting if you eventually dissected pairs of collab Jordans advertised as a "premium version" of the shoe (i.e. A Ma Maniere). It would be interesting to see if these collabs are actually using better materials or if they are just making the shoe more attractive.
i actually have this pair. Really interesting to see the inner workings of it. You should do Jordan 4's next. Wouldn't mind seeing you do the rest of the Air Jordan line
I have stopped purchasing these retro models because of the low quality and excessive pricing. I prefer going for the performance models since I use them and wear them out. I like getting the simpler ones or if I'm spending money I'd rather go for some good quality leather shoes.
@@justarandomguy9259 Yeah the leather from the 80s was top notch. A kids could wear the same sneakers every day and they would last the whole year. Some of these retros start falling apart after a couple of months of daily wear.
One important thing to tomention is that Jordan's orginally cost overy 100 dollars, somewhere aroudn $125 for the late 80s that was an unheard of price for any other basketball shoe. But the jordan 2s weren't really destinct enough to get recognized as for being that valualbe, but with the jordan 3s being so unique people would instantly recognize them and know that they were really expensive so they became a bit of status symbol. Before that no one really seemed to know or care what kind of basketball shoes other people liked, you'd just choose somehthing comfortable where you like the color but Jordan 3 became really coveted by both adults and teens.
Love that you're doing these videos on Jordans. His line of shoes literally changed sneaker enthusiasts and the culture to what it is today. Back in the 80s, shoes were ok and had decent quality but they all looked pretty much the same. They were just so bland and sort of boring. What changed everything is when Michael came in and brought so much excitement and did things we'd never seen before. On top of that Tinker did the exact same thing with Michael's shoes. Everyone and I mean everyone wanted to be like Mike. You know what comes after that, everyone wants to look like him. Most basketball shoes were around 50 to 60 bucks in the 80s. The Jordan 3 debut was 90 dollars. Been a subscriber for a couple years now and it's great to see the success of your channel.
Awesome video, enough history explanation for context without over doing it, so refreshing seeing a none sneaker heads view on these without all the hype and bs
I was all about the jumpman logo, the new air Jordan sign. I remember drawing it all over my school books, all the kids were doing ' air walk layups, trying do do the " Air Jordan"
The more recent iterations of the 3s, which are as close to the 1988 original as possible, have been really comfortable for me. I've never tried the 4s or 5s yet but many say the 4s are hella uncomfortable.
As part of the cultural relevance of the Jordan 3, Jordan competed in and won the 1988 dunk contest. While wearing the white cement version of the shoe, he pulled off the famous dunk while jumping from the free throw line, a picture that's been turned into many posters since.
Can you test and compare an “authentic” pair vs a replica pair of Jordans to see what’s the real difference? I think a lot of sneaker heads would like to see the difference.
4s and 5s are my favorites from my childhood. Got several retros. Love the 11s too. I've got pairs from 1s all the way up to 11s. Past the 12s and 13s I'm not interested much.
Honestly. I buy the retro stuff because I couldn't get them as a kid. It's almost pure nostalgia for me. I used to collect when I was in high school and got a job but that faded when I got my first car. Now I just buy the ones I really liked. When I wear them. It's like a time machine.
You know, this video talked me into getting the Jordan 3 desert elephant release this weekend. I'm really excited to get a pair of my first Jordan's!! It's strange that I'm getting these, because my favorite Jordan's are the 4s, 11s, 13s, and 14s
I haven’t seen this info posted or spoken of yet- but so you know, original jordan 1-12, so until 1997, were all board lasted. The 98 jordan 13’s started strobel stitching, and some retros after have been board lasted (“85” 1’s), some with a hybrid of strobel stitch but a lasted toe. Hopefully you can see this!
Another feature over the Jordan 2 are the lace holes near the forest foot. They allow more variation for lace adjustment. His was also expanded in the Jordan 4s.
I think the jordan 6-17-23s are slept on… I have a pair, and they are really comfortable. They have zoom and and air units. They feel like flight jets on your feet.
This is my favorite shoe. This channel is my guide to buying sneakers. It’s so interesting to learn about what is in a sneaker and if the original tech is still being used or if it’s just similar in appearance to move a lifestyle shoe. I’d like to see a video that breaks down the manufacturers and quality in their retro lines. Could you even play basketball in these or not?
I had the originals (white with infrared) back in junior high and it was the best, most comfortable sneaker I have ever owned. So well made. I also currently have a pair of the 2018 release (Black, cement, infrared) and the two are not comparable. The 2018 is a novelty and really I would consider junk and a waster of money/regret. I also had the original "6" anc currently have a recent release of the "6" and I give the exact same assessment. I will add.. the original 6 though not QUITE as comfortable as the original "3".. the original 6 was VERY durable. I paid $169.99 CAD + sales tax for those and had to work to earn money to buy them as per agreement with mom at the time lol
@@nick5422 Yeah I didn't realize they referred to the Reds using two different terms. I replied to Yamagucci yesterday with a link but that reply got removed.. perhaps because it had a link in it, where Nike did refer to it as Fire Red.
I have black cements but from 2001 because I knew it materials on 2018 retro is not great tbh. I want to see in future when you cut some older releases - released before 2005 and older. Definitely they will have better materials ;)
This video was awesome! The Jordan 3 is one of my favorite silhouettes. I would love to see u guys do the Jordan 11 which was a game changer. Or the Jordan 8 or 9 which both are polarizing. But what ever u guys do, much love and keep doing it!
Please turn this into a legit series and continue the Jordan line. Then do the Kobe line ETC. use that StockX sponsorship! (If still applicable) I am super curious if they get better or worse as time went on. AND after he stopped playing what happens.
I’d be curious to see some Ecco shoes. I pretty much only wear Ecco because they fit my weird foot better than most every other brand. I have several of each athletic, casual, and hiking boots. The boots I have had in particular seem well made as far as non-resoleable boots go.
Great video. For the crumbling midsole. That usually happens after 10-15 years, usually shorter for shoes that aren't worn. My 2012 black cement 3s are still going strong since I wore the tread off those.
I have the 2011 Version of these black elephant, and the leather quality is still awesome. Only the plastic on the back is slowly cracking after the years. But overall impressed. i love them 😊
Great channel. First pair of Jordans I bought in 88 , again in 94 , been a fan ever since, probably my favorite , they need to just pump these out, the prices are stupid
Weartesters for sure should check your videos out, it’ll be real insightful for him and other TH-camrs to see what the actual leather is like. I love these videos man!
Air unit has something to do with it sure but essentially it's the aesthetic of the Jordan 3 that captured the peoples appreciation. Elephant print, tumbled leather and styling is completely different, a classic. The white version really gets me going.
I lost a pair of those exact AJ 3's recently because a bag of DampRid accidentally leaked on one of my 3's causing it to harden the leather, deforming the collar lining, and bending the right pair up. I was devastated with the transformation of my kick. I tried to get them fixed and place I took it to failed miserably. I hope Jordan brand restocks these soon.
Love this series! I would love to see originals of these models cut in half. I believe that the current retros aren’t made with the same quality the originals were. I would keep that in mind with these reviews.
For the record, the picture shown under the January 1988 are NOT the 1988 Jordan's, those are the retros that had more of a black elephant print that went away from the original design. The most recent Fire Red 3 released this year, is the truest/closest we've ever got to the original Jordan 3 Fire Red retro from 1988.
The best sneaker of all time imo. Changed the sneaker game. I will always need to have a 3 in my life. Just simply one of the best shoes, in terms of durability, style, and innovation. Glad to see this shoe on the chopping block!
I would love to see the tech behind the Jordan 12, it was the first time with full length zoom but I'd like to see you go in order. show the subtle tech changes and visual design esthetics that were transitioned over from model to model.
I would not ball on these as they feel like a brick. The 4 and 5 on the other hand, are like clouds for my feet/ankle. 11 has the best arch support IMO.
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I think at this point, we’d like you to just go through all the Jordans. Cut each model in half so we can all really see how the sneaker technology progressed throughout the years. Great video!
That would be pretty cool. The 4s and 10s were super comfy at the time for me. Was a huge Jordan lover. Could be like a moctober type series. Just for Jordan's.
Love the 12 taxis
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Agreed. Like the 11 esp.. that shiny "patent leather".. I've never seen someone burn it to check its rubber content lol
Yeah , I agree, also I'd just like to see every model because I can feel better at passing on releases knowing the quality
I played in 3s to 7s and the 3/4/5 were the most comfortable shoe for a running game of the era. the "fake leather" was part of the marketing. these are made of synthetic materials used in the sport car market to get lighter seats. Here they achieved lighter shoes with close to the look and durability of "real leather" shoes like the Converse Weapon and other Nikes. These shoes were lighter by FARRR compared to Kangaroos, AVIA and LA Gear and Adidas of the era and we much less fatiguing. after long practices these shoes simply left your legs feeling fresher.
By time the 6/7/8s came around, Jordan changed up his game again and had much more of a post-up style game. That era shoe was stiffer, made on a narrower last and fit your feet a lot closer. Same for the Foamposites (although Foams were a little softer on the soling than Jays)
But we knew it wasn't leather.
And we knew they were not built to "last long". The rubber on the sole was supposed to be more "sticky" for indoor court traction and grip and less wear on outdoor courts. These shoes were purpose-built for wooden indoor court play, whereas the typical other shoe was more of a outdoor shoe, made to last. I can tell you that when i played my first indoor game in these...the GRIP was intense! That first couple steps acceleration was like nothing else at the time. I also wore Pumas, Shell-Top Adis, Ewings, Weapons, Blazers, Flights, AFs...nothing had that chewing gum grip like 3/4/5s Jays!
3/4/5 are quite possibly the least comfortable Jordans I've ever used ngl.
@@michaellk2254 the originals were much more comfortable with softer polyurethane
Thanks for the info my dude
the most comfortable are AJ 13 an maybe 14.. 5 are uncomfortable as shit..
88 jordan was completely different from these, luckily they're improving shape, materials are always hit or miss
Love the 3's. I think it was the "new" Jumpman logo on the tongue that sold MJ and Nike's future commitment to him and his insight & influence on design. From there, his stats and accolades through the '88 season was a huge spotlight on the shoes and the line took off to new heights.
I have two pairs of these, good to know. I love seeing pairs that I actually own getting cut in half and analyzed
For real you get to see all the tech inside without destroying your own pair
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Got 3, disappointing to know the real leather part was still coated with fake plastic materials. Basically more fake than real😭
*J3's are the GOAT*
Timeless, classic, fresh, and they still look modern decades later.
I have been through 3 pairs of these and am now on my fourth. We’re talking thousands of miles, minimum 6km every single day since 2018. They are absolutely excellent.
how comfortable are they?
@@gooberlaya most comfy of the old school Jordan’s. All day wear no problem
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Them white 3's were so clean no Jordan can compare to those
I love that you don’t just rate the shoes but also explain the background and the history behind it. Pls do more
Definitely what keeps me watching. I wouldn't watch otherwise unless I was considering the shoe for myself, but all the extra info is super interesting to just watch for fun.
Great vid. Still waiting for the 11’s. Probably the most popular and complex Jordan. Full non visible air unit, full carbon fibre “shank”, patent leather mudgaurds, very interested in how they are made. I just bought a low version the “72-10 Low” which incorporates tumbled leather. Very nice looking and slept on shoe.
Would love to see how this compares to the Jordan 4s and 5s. 5s look really comfortable but 4s are considered some of the least comfortable 'hype' sneakers; given that you said they're nearly all the same shoe I'd be really interested to see the differences
i can tell you that the 4s are very comfortable, the least comfortable 'hype' sneakers are the 1s (in my opinion).
Well uuuh , the comfiest from 1 to 8 , from my point of view is the 7 , cuz the midsole, after a small break in time is just so fluff , , than probably the 1's, i cant talk about the 2's and the 4's , but all the models from the 3 to the 6 should pretty much feel the same , and the 8 is even more of a brick ( for reference, i have 1's, 5's, 6's , 7's and 8's )
The point is , the polyurethane midsoles of the Retro jordans , are quite hard compared to squishy foam from other sneakers. Back in the day , when they first released, they were way more fluffy , from what i read and heard , and thats why they crumbled so fast. They are made with the same material , just a bit more dense , and so they will still crumble , just slower
@@paulmuller9904 1's are definitely more comfortable than 3's, I own both and the 1 is just a standard Vulc sole with a soft leather upper. 3's feel like rocks on the foot
@@alexandruciocirlau2428 i think u get me wrong, never said that the 4s are the comfiest. I just responded to: "4s are considered some of the least comfortable 'hype' sneakers". That the 1s are nr 2 on ur list, is a bit confusing, but hey, thats ur opinion. For me, the most uncomfortable Js are the 11 lows. Feels like rockin clocks shoes.
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This is the best series you’ve ever made! Now we can see what we’re really paying for with the Jordan’s please keep doing these! I would like to see the 10s with the full length air and the 12s with full length zoom
Calm down. It's your Gen that has played out Jordan's for the real.collectors and enthusiasts of the 90s and 2000s just to fit in. If you knew anything you'd know bc of the Neverending need of GenZ/borderline millenial to fit in, nikes quality has gone down 10x since the retros of the early 2000s. Kids that never even watched Jordan play a game that use the term "cap" and "bruh" committing this level of fuckery. And now you're making suggestions for more Jordan's as though they are still the wave?? Lol... you are 12 years late to the party, son.
This is not the best series he's done or what started the channel OR what made his channel great... you only caught wind of the hype beast shoes he did.
This channel is the this is the most in depth breakdowns of shoes I have ever seen
Remember, the original 3's had a much softer foam in the midsole than these retro's of them. They also used different leathers and synthetics, the retro's LOOK almost exactly the same, but as a guy who wore all the originals I can tell you the original 3's were A LOT more comfortable than these retro's. I still have my 1994 retro pair, those were the closest to the original after 1994 all retro's started being made more for longevity with stiffer harder rubbers and foam for a "lifestyle" type shoe vs. a real basketball shoe. Just wanted to point that out, I still love the retro's being able to wear shoes that look like the originals.
@LAMAR-HOP7777 Yea the originals had open cell and were true court shoes, the closed cell retros are just casual shoes made to look like them but dont feel even remotely the same. I do hear as you said they last a lot longer, dont crumble as fast, but I wish you could still get the original soles.
the original 3‘s all real leather？？？
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The og 3s from 1988 are all leather including the tongue as well, and the insole was also different that you can add arch supports at that time. Surprisingly they did not use fiberboard and actually use the textile stitching on the originals as well.
Yep those red little arch add ons. The pegasus and cross trainer came with them also.
How sure are you that it's all leather, just because it looks like doesn't mean it is.
@@xrizbira because in 1988 that's how they made them. 80's and 90's used better materials. I know because I'm old and I was there...lol.
@@xrizbira you should watch videos of people who have them and you'll see the difference easily. Less PU coating on leather, higher quality, better packaging, it was meant to be used in sports.
@@thomascalderon598 until they tested it, we still can't assume. Given that Nike was not doing well back then, I don't think they will spend more money for the sneakers
On the first day of wearing my Jordan 3s, I can definitely feel the air in the forefoot 👍🏼
I’ve only owned one pair of 3’s, so I cannot say it’s the same for all versions and the materials they use, but from my perspective much of the comfort lies in the width of the shoe and how it sits on the foot so to speak, especially since I have slightly wider and flat feet.
Great video as usual! 👍🏻
Great work as usual, i'd personally like to see a comparison between the 1s and 36s to see how technologies, Manufacture and materials has changed thoroughly almost 40 years
Nike has changed the Tech in Jordan’s a lot but if you want information on each shoe wearteasters knows alot about each Jordan he has performance reviews and tbh he knows more about the tech than rose anvil no offense
Would love to see a breakdown of some off white shoes since they’re so different compared to the other colourway, mainly the 1s
The tech on the inside is the same though. Just foam on the upper
Back in 88 I had been saving up for a pair of Air Force’s and the new Jordans came out. I got the black and gray. They weren’t as soft or cushiony like everyone was expecting. I had some Avias at the time that were very soft, just didnt last. Kept the Jordans till someone traded me for some dock Martins. Hey in New Mexico docs were rare
Request to do a shoe breakdown of the recently released Desert Elephant Jordan 3. This release is not nearly appreciated as the black cement colorway reviewed in this video, but many have touted its superior leather materials. I'm curious to know whether the quality of the leather is really better.
As you are going through these classic GR Jordans, it would be interesting if you eventually dissected pairs of collab Jordans advertised as a "premium version" of the shoe (i.e. A Ma Maniere). It would be interesting to see if these collabs are actually using better materials or if they are just making the shoe more attractive.
I have no idea how these videos don’t get more views, I hope your views blow up one day you deserve it.
Thanks for cutting the 3's in half! It's nice to see what makes up the pair that I have
I love the research that you do for these videos. Props to you for that
Jordan 2 is underrated to me extremely comfortable shoe. I hooped in and outside it was dope to me again.
Weston, most tumbled leather has small stones put in the drum as well to achieve that pebble grain look.
i actually have this pair. Really interesting to see the inner workings of it. You should do Jordan 4's next. Wouldn't mind seeing you do the rest of the Air Jordan line
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I have stopped purchasing these retro models because of the low quality and excessive pricing. I prefer going for the performance models since I use them and wear them out. I like getting the simpler ones or if I'm spending money I'd rather go for some good quality leather shoes.
Comfort, the air unit, elephant cement print, But most of all the comfort, especially with the lacing opportunities with seperate eyelets.
Hope you cut a 1985 Jordan 1 in half soon because it has the best leather of any Nike product
@@durawya i think he means one from 40 years ago
@@justarandomguy9259 that would be really cool
yea, it would be really intresting to see the differences between the OG 1's and the High 85 1's
@@durawya it is what i mean thats why I said 1985
@@justarandomguy9259 Yeah the leather from the 80s was top notch. A kids could wear the same sneakers every day and they would last the whole year. Some of these retros start falling apart after a couple of months of daily wear.
One important thing to tomention is that Jordan's orginally cost overy 100 dollars, somewhere aroudn $125 for the late 80s that was an unheard of price for any other basketball shoe. But the jordan 2s weren't really destinct enough to get recognized as for being that valualbe, but with the jordan 3s being so unique people would instantly recognize them and know that they were really expensive so they became a bit of status symbol. Before that no one really seemed to know or care what kind of basketball shoes other people liked, you'd just choose somehthing comfortable where you like the color but Jordan 3 became really coveted by both adults and teens.
Love that you're doing these videos on Jordans. His line of shoes literally changed sneaker enthusiasts and the culture to what it is today. Back in the 80s, shoes were ok and had decent quality but they all looked pretty much the same. They were just so bland and sort of boring. What changed everything is when Michael came in and brought so much excitement and did things we'd never seen before. On top of that Tinker did the exact same thing with Michael's shoes. Everyone and I mean everyone wanted to be like Mike. You know what comes after that, everyone wants to look like him. Most basketball shoes were around 50 to 60 bucks in the 80s. The Jordan 3 debut was 90 dollars. Been a subscriber for a couple years now and it's great to see the success of your channel.
The 5s, 11s & 12s are some of my favorite's. I would like to see you cut them in half to see what's on the inside. 👍🏽
I really appreciate the history you give on the shoe re: the midcut, tumbled leather etc, i hope you do all the others, at least up to the 11s
When you look at the original sketches/concepts of the AJ3, they look extremely similar to the air max 1 (1987), it's a classic Tinker Hatfield shape
Awesome video, enough history explanation for context without over doing it, so refreshing seeing a none sneaker heads view on these without all the hype and bs
I was all about the jumpman logo, the new air Jordan sign. I remember drawing it all over my school books, all the kids were doing ' air walk layups, trying do do the " Air Jordan"
These are my absolute favourite jordans, nice to see them on the channel!
Interesting sponsor lol
Remember growing up in the 80s everyone wanted an air bubble…the elephant print was also the kicker new and different
The more recent iterations of the 3s, which are as close to the 1988 original as possible, have been really comfortable for me. I've never tried the 4s or 5s yet but many say the 4s are hella uncomfortable.
As part of the cultural relevance of the Jordan 3, Jordan competed in and won the 1988 dunk contest. While wearing the white cement version of the shoe, he pulled off the famous dunk while jumping from the free throw line, a picture that's been turned into many posters since.
Can you test and compare an “authentic” pair vs a replica pair of Jordans to see what’s the real difference?
I think a lot of sneaker heads would like to see the difference.
I feel it was the AJ3's inauguration at the 1988 slam dunk contest and the iconic poster of the foul line jump that made these so popular. Cool video!
4s and 5s are my favorites from my childhood. Got several retros. Love the 11s too. I've got pairs from 1s all the way up to 11s. Past the 12s and 13s I'm not interested much.
All about the look, 3's & 4's are the best looking Jordan's
Honestly. I buy the retro stuff because I couldn't get them as a kid. It's almost pure nostalgia for me. I used to collect when I was in high school and got a job but that faded when I got my first car. Now I just buy the ones I really liked. When I wear them. It's like a time machine.
The 3s are so legendary. The 2s are slick though and underrated.
You know, this video talked me into getting the Jordan 3 desert elephant release this weekend. I'm really excited to get a pair of my first Jordan's!! It's strange that I'm getting these, because my favorite Jordan's are the 4s, 11s, 13s, and 14s
would love to see you do a pair of 11s, the patent leather and carbon fiber plate would be great discussion points
wore my black cement 3s today. def one of my top 5 fav sneakers ever, maybe top 3
Gotta love these videos. I’ve been watching your videos from the beginning and I’m glad to see the channel growing
BC 3 one of my faves for sure. Nice one for the vid!
The 3’s and the 5’s were my dream shoes for years
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I haven’t seen this info posted or spoken of yet- but so you know, original jordan 1-12, so until 1997, were all board lasted. The 98 jordan 13’s started strobel stitching, and some retros after have been board lasted (“85” 1’s), some with a hybrid of strobel stitch but a lasted toe. Hopefully you can see this!
Another feature over the Jordan 2 are the lace holes near the forest foot. They allow more variation for lace adjustment. His was also expanded in the Jordan 4s.
I think the jordan 6-17-23s are slept on… I have a pair, and they are really comfortable. They have zoom and and air units. They feel like flight jets on your feet.
It’d be very interesting to see you do a tear down of the 2024 pair coming out soon. Also, there wasn’t a heavy tumbling on the OG 3’s.
Nah bruh. Compared to the shoes we had during that time, jordan 3s were ahead of its time.
This is my favorite shoe. This channel is my guide to buying sneakers. It’s so interesting to learn about what is in a sneaker and if the original tech is still being used or if it’s just similar in appearance to move a lifestyle shoe. I’d like to see a video that breaks down the manufacturers and quality in their retro lines. Could you even play basketball in these or not?
the sponsor is definitely the best part about this video
I had the originals (white with infrared) back in junior high and it was the best, most comfortable sneaker I have ever owned. So well made. I also currently have a pair of the 2018 release (Black, cement, infrared) and the two are not comparable. The 2018 is a novelty and really I would consider junk and a waster of money/regret. I also had the original "6" anc currently have a recent release of the "6" and I give the exact same assessment. I will add.. the original 6 though not QUITE as comfortable as the original "3".. the original 6 was VERY durable. I paid $169.99 CAD + sales tax for those and had to work to earn money to buy them as per agreement with mom at the time lol
original 3s were never infrared. That color was introduced on the Jordan 6
@@filipiino96793 he means fire red I assume since he called the red on the black cements infrared. No biggie
@@nick5422 Yeah I didn't realize they referred to the Reds using two different terms. I replied to Yamagucci yesterday with a link but that reply got removed.. perhaps because it had a link in it, where Nike did refer to it as Fire Red.
I have black cements but from 2001 because I knew it materials on 2018 retro is not great tbh.
I want to see in future when you cut some older releases - released before 2005 and older. Definitely they will have better materials ;)
Anyone else love the sounds of him cutting the shoe in half?
This video was awesome! The Jordan 3 is one of my favorite silhouettes. I would love to see u guys do the Jordan 11 which was a game changer. Or the Jordan 8 or 9 which both are polarizing. But what ever u guys do, much love and keep doing it!
You should do a video about visible tech! Mainly from the 80’s - 90’s and don’t forget the LA Gear Catapult!
Please turn this into a legit series and continue the Jordan line. Then do the Kobe line ETC. use that StockX sponsorship! (If still applicable) I am super curious if they get better or worse as time went on. AND after he stopped playing what happens.
I’d be curious to see some Ecco shoes. I pretty much only wear Ecco because they fit my weird foot better than most every other brand. I have several of each athletic, casual, and hiking boots. The boots I have had in particular seem well made as far as non-resoleable boots go.
@Factual 1 I’m too cheap to cut mine in half tho
Great video.
For the crumbling midsole. That usually happens after 10-15 years, usually shorter for shoes that aren't worn. My 2012 black cement 3s are still going strong since I wore the tread off those.
I love the 4s and 5s, but 3s have my heart for sure, it was the model I was able to afford with my own money without having to save, what a life!
I have the 2011 Version of these black elephant, and the leather quality is still awesome. Only the plastic on the back is slowly cracking after the years. But overall impressed. i love them 😊
these vids are jus awesome man..
Simple but interesting & technical review video again.
Nice work,man
Hope to see you've done the Air jordan 11 or 14
Great channel. First pair of Jordans I bought in 88 , again in 94 , been a fan ever since, probably my favorite , they need to just pump these out, the prices are stupid
Weartesters for sure should check your videos out, it’ll be real insightful for him and other TH-camrs to see what the actual leather is like. I love these videos man!
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Air unit has something to do with it sure but essentially it's the aesthetic of the Jordan 3 that captured the peoples appreciation. Elephant print, tumbled leather and styling is completely different, a classic. The white version really gets me going.
Mannn I was happy when they brought back the white cements this year. Had to get a pair cause I remember wanting a pair when I was young
I lost a pair of those exact AJ 3's recently because a bag of DampRid accidentally leaked on one of my 3's causing it to harden the leather, deforming the collar lining, and bending the right pair up. I was devastated with the transformation of my kick. I tried to get them fixed and place I took it to failed miserably. I hope Jordan brand restocks these soon.
Would love to see another summer shoe comparison of Hey dudes, Reef shoes, and Day five shoes, specifically the classic canvas upper slip-on shoes
Love this series! I would love to see originals of these models cut in half. I believe that the current retros aren’t made with the same quality the originals were. I would keep that in mind with these reviews.
I wonder if the original materials in 89 were better since the retros are now considered a “casual” shoe and not a basketball shoe…
I just think the Jordan three is such a good looking shoe! The elephant print the colorways, the air pockets showing !
3s are hands down some of the most comfortable sneakers out there
And those sneaker reviewers still saying tumbled leather jordans are high in quality..
For the record, the picture shown under the January 1988 are NOT the 1988 Jordan's, those are the retros that had more of a black elephant print that went away from the original design. The most recent Fire Red 3 released this year, is the truest/closest we've ever got to the original Jordan 3 Fire Red retro from 1988.
Please do an analysis of the original jordan 3, instead of the 2018 remake! I would love to see the differences!!
YES, Durameter...20...vs 36.....i wonder how much variation there is in midsoles...ive never seen anyone have this Info. YOU'RE AWESOME
yess finally! Now a pair of 4's please!!
Great channel, really opens your eyes to how footwear is really made!
The best sneaker of all time imo. Changed the sneaker game. I will always need to have a 3 in my life. Just simply one of the best shoes, in terms of durability, style, and innovation. Glad to see this shoe on the chopping block!
Top 3 Jordans no doubt. I’ve had 6 pairs of these and loved them
4s, 3s, 1s my favorite to wear in that order. 4s, 5s, 6s best looking in that order (in my opinion)
I would love to see the tech behind the Jordan 12, it was the first time with full length zoom but I'd like to see you go in order. show the subtle tech changes and visual design esthetics that were transitioned over from model to model.
I learn so much from your videos. And it is fun to watch, thanks!
3,4,5,6 were the best when I was growing up. I would like to see the cut in half of the Jordan 11 & 13.
I’ve been waiting for this great as usual🔥🔥
I would not ball on these as they feel like a brick. The 4 and 5 on the other hand, are like clouds for my feet/ankle. 11 has the best arch support IMO.