The OGs weren’t tumbled so that’s why they went with that look. If you look up the picture of Kid n Play from 1988 with them on they’re honestly identical to the 2024
Great video big homie and thanks for all of the inspiration and great content you do for sneaker TH-cam 👟 👏🏾💯💯💯💯💯✅️ Stay blessed fam and peace and success to you 🙏🏽
Was waiting for the 2024 to come out before I made a decision on which black cement 3 to get and decided to get the 2018 instead. i prefer the thicker elephant print, texture on the leather, padding around the ankle, red behind the tongue sticks out, and the most important thing is fit. 2024 is more narrow compared to the "wider" 2018.
My 2011 pair officially got retired today when the new joints came in the mail. Had them since release along with the white cement from that year. Everyone complained about quality at the time but my 2011 pairs are TANKS
I’m bout to grab a pair of ‘11s too but I just like how the leather looks on those compared to the ‘24 .. I still like the ‘24 tho I just love how they made Jordan’s back then compared to now
The 2024s is more like the originals in every way. I don't get it ppl acting like the previous models are the OGs. The padding ankle collar is like the OGs thin and is a round shaped collar not v shaped. Not one person has called that out yet. Another thing everyone back then trashed the 2011s and yes tho I loved them they were trash. U said they had the thickest leather that wasn't leather. The underlay leather was even worse. The 2018 elephant print is the worst of them all chunk ly and fat which makes them look like reps because they're made exactly like that. Elephant print was never big and bold, when they began retrying them like that in the early 2000s they kept it like that. So the 2024 black cement and 2023 white cement is what all 3s should look like especially in OG form
I GOT ALL 3 PAIRS. MY 2011s TURNED INTO MOON DUST LAST TIME I WORE EM. 2018s ARE DEADSTOCK BUT CONDITIONING. AND I JUST GOT THE 2024s AND THE SHAPE LOOKS LIKE A BANNA BOAT. WITH A VERY LIGHT ELEPHANT PRINT. 2018s WIN.
The 2024 looks like watching youtube on 144p while the 2011 and 2018 is playing at 1080p. I don't care how OG they made the shoe. If it looks terrible and cheap they can keep that OG look. The 2024 leather looks like its creasing straight out of the box.
Dear, Brother Tcll.HANDZ DOWN THE 2011 WINS.JUST A MORE RETRO FEELING.WHILE THE TUMBLED LEATHER IS MORE REVEALING ON THE 2011!!!!(HAPPY I HAVE MINES)!!! APPRECIATE YOUR CONTENT.KEEP ROCKIN'
This release confirmed what I knew for years all these resellers and YT sneak culture people really lost most of them wasnt there in 88 when the OG shoe released! as a consumer that had the shoe every drop from then to now this was the closest to the OG spec the shoe has been since 88! only real sneakerheads know! its alot of hypebeast resellers acting like they really know shoes and it kills me!
I purchased my 2018 pair from Finishline and was thinking I had got a rep/fake pair because of that toe elephant print. When I saw everybody had it like that I was like okay. Honestly they went real cheap on the leather but I’m still going to double up on them.
Still rocking my 2011 till this day! Honestly my favorite shoe in my collection will def be passing on the 2024 honestly just looks like they used the green glow 3s and painted them red
@@ImTuann The green glow 3s are better than your 2011s. Passing on 2024s in lieu of having the 2011 is nasty work. Playing yourself. Besides 2011 is barely even wearable with the sole separation. You won’t be wearing them for long.
I have all 3 the 2011 is my my favorite the leather is actually good the glossy black midsole the grey and red are darker and it really looks good also the subtle jumpman Nike air is og but it’s too loud and every Air Force 1 or air max has that don’t see jump mans often I preferred it that way
I have the 2001’s & I just snatched up a 2018 pair, I like my 3’s Bulky with the detailed Elephant Print. I may get a pair 2024’s sometime next year…!!! It’s a Win Win Win for everyone’s liking. I wear my 3’s more than any model and they get better with each wear.
@ BC3’s from 24 don’t have a distinct elephant print but the 2011’s & 2018’s Do, 2018’s and 2024’s have the NIKE AIR on The Back 2011’s Don’t, 2018’s & 2011’s have the red lining above the tongue of the shoe but the 2024’s don’t and the texture of each models are different, 2024’s are more streamed lined shape similar to the 1988’s which didn’t have but I remember them…but I do have a pair of 2001’s…so what is your point. I’m 48 years old, I’m speaking from experience and knowledge of sneakers and if you’re around my age, You should know better….WIN WIN WIN means everyone got something they wanted besides the price increase
@playmaker7331 Y’all blind. You act like it’s completely smooth. It is tumbled and has a natural grain to it like real supple leather is supposed to. It’s not supposed to be fake looking and overdone with a shiny hard coat like the ‘18s and ‘11s. People are just so used to decades of garbage retros that they don’t know what a well made shoe looks like when it finally happens.
I used to have an almost same pair back in 2010-2012 but in the back side instead of jordan or nike it had a circle with a name of a town or a place i cant remember. It was the black cement but with a different detail on the back side. Can anyone remember
2011s imo are better than the 18s minus the lacking of the nike air in the back. Excited to get the 24s in the mail hit on the shock drop haven’t owned the black cements yet!
Idc what anyone says that tumbled leather just hits different. I dont need the very exact same sneaker Michael wore. Its a new day and a new age. Its thesane amazing colorway and silhouette. Black cement 3s will forever be might favorite sneaker and i mostly collect new balance, asics, Saucony since 2013. But im a 80s baby so the curtain Jordans like these just hit different. I actually like the 2018 pair. Withe the Nike Air on the back. The toe box is a little crazy 😂 but ive always gotten nothing but compliments when i wear them. I had the 2011 pair, sold them rigt before they were completely beat. 2 pairs of the 2018 pair and ill definitely be going for these when they drop.
I had all 3. These are my goats but my 2011 cracked after limited wears and my 2018 turned yellow so I’m going to wear my 2024s when I feel like it, knowing sadly they won’t last forever! Anyone know how to fix the yellowing, cause otherwise they’re in good shape.
.5 Size down? 😢….everyone has been saying stay true to size 😮….i went .5 down on the white cement, is that the same for these? …. Gonna have to panic and scramble to cop another pair 😂
@ actually copped both sizes, TTS space is good and will work with some kind of crease protector, in my case crease beast. And .5 size down fit just snug with loose lacing no crease protector then you’re asking for toe pain lol …. Thanks for responding
You can probably do a very good Denzel Washington impression. Nice comparison video. The 2001 version should be in there. It had the nicest leather of all the retroes so far. I can't remember if the original was tumbled. It had a thicker cut of leather and the elephant print was lower in the front than all the retroes 2024 included. Also the 1988 original elephant print had a slightly darker cement grey color with fine lines of print. Very thin like the 2024. The Nike sign was a slight bit bigger. Everything else looks correct.
Been watching for years but bro come on, there’s no way you seriously think the leather on the 2011 pair is better quality leather than what’s on the ‘24 pair. It’s obvious just looking at the ‘11 pair that it has cheap, hard, shiny synthetic pleather with heavy polyurethane coating. Just because they’re tumbled doesn’t mean it’s good leather. It’s fake tumbled texturing anyway, not real natural tumbled leather like you have on the ‘24. Why so many people hate to admit the ‘24 is the best retro we’ve ever gotten of this shoe lol? ‘11 and ‘18 pair don’t hold a candle to them. And OGs didn’t have all that padding either. The ‘24 have that corrected. Doesn’t mean they’re made cheaper like you said, they’re just made better and closer to the OG.
@@dhtowngw9056 I have designer shoes with premium genuine leather… ‘24’s just don’t feel that way. Nothing wrong with that they just feel cheap to me at least
Oh yes I agree with this one I mean compared to designer shoes all 3 of these are cheap 😂 but out of the 3 I’m taking the 24. The other two are cheaply made with the fake tumble and heavy coating of polyurethane. 2011 pair looks way better than the 2018 That pair was horrible although I do like the print on them.The 18s remind me of an SB with how bulky they are
I would check the authenticity of that 2018 pair. Maybe it's just a bad quality pair but, the elephant print is way too high on the toe. The give away is, the double stitching at the top of the toe box. It's way off. I have the 2018 pair.
@@iAmTMCII lol nah people just have a bias towards the 2018 so they don’t notice the differences until they’re side by side. So rather than questioning the 2018 pairs in general he’s trying to blame it on your pair in the vid when anyone who has done a comparison has the same exact critics as you lol.
My 2011 pair officially got retired today when the new joints came in the mail. Had them since release along with the white cement from that year. Everyone complained about quality at the time but my 2011 pairs are TANKS
Good Job with the details my guy you got the Denzel Washington voice all day bro !!!
The OGs weren’t tumbled so that’s why they went with that look. If you look up the picture of Kid n Play from 1988 with them on they’re honestly identical to the 2024
The 88's are Definitely not identical to the 24's the elephant print is to high and the shape isn't slanted enough on the 24's
Ah yea back cover of the 2 hype album
@@tedbundy4373 closest we’ve been in a long time 🤷🏾♂️
That's these younger sneaker heads that don't know
Everybody is shape and material experts with these shoes
I like the 2024 pair the best! 🎉
I’d never noticed how thick the 2018 elephant print on the toe box was until now 😮
exactly the ogs werent that thick or that dark! this release was the closest weve gotten of this shoe being close to what we got in 88
I said the same shit 😂
This the type of sneaker that is such an instant classic it doesn't even matter which year of release u get ya hands on straight fire🔥
That 2018 cement print and toe box is terrible 😂😂 can’t believe people prefer those.
Great video big homie and thanks for all of the inspiration and great content you do for sneaker TH-cam 👟 👏🏾💯💯💯💯💯✅️ Stay blessed fam and peace and success to you 🙏🏽
I just love that the 2024 pair doesn’t have the plastic-like mudguard
Was waiting for the 2024 to come out before I made a decision on which black cement 3 to get and decided to get the 2018 instead. i prefer the thicker elephant print, texture on the leather, padding around the ankle, red behind the tongue sticks out, and the most important thing is fit. 2024 is more narrow compared to the "wider" 2018.
NIKE ALWAYS DOES THIS,THEY TRIM THE MATERIALS WAY DOWN.BUT NOT THE PRICE.CRAZY WORK.THE 2024's (would be just for collection)
Proud owner of these and other ORIGINAL OG’s back in the dayz-85 to early 90’s were the best years, 85 grad high school and it was ON for me 😅
My 2011 pair officially got retired today when the new joints came in the mail. Had them since release along with the white cement from that year. Everyone complained about quality at the time but my 2011 pairs are TANKS
I’m bout to grab a pair of ‘11s too but I just like how the leather looks on those compared to the ‘24 .. I still like the ‘24 tho I just love how they made Jordan’s back then compared to now
2011 also came with a jumpman hang tag!!
FACTS MY GUY,MY SENTIMENTS EXACTLY THE 2011🎉WINS!!!
Actually the 2011 pair didn’t come with it. The 2011 white cements did tho
The 2024s is more like the originals in every way. I don't get it ppl acting like the previous models are the OGs. The padding ankle collar is like the OGs thin and is a round shaped collar not v shaped. Not one person has called that out yet. Another thing everyone back then trashed the 2011s and yes tho I loved them they were trash. U said they had the thickest leather that wasn't leather. The underlay leather was even worse. The 2018 elephant print is the worst of them all chunk ly and fat which makes them look like reps because they're made exactly like that. Elephant print was never big and bold, when they began retrying them like that in the early 2000s they kept it like that. So the 2024 black cement and 2023 white cement is what all 3s should look like especially in OG form
I GOT ALL 3 PAIRS. MY 2011s TURNED INTO MOON DUST LAST TIME I WORE EM. 2018s ARE DEADSTOCK BUT CONDITIONING. AND I JUST GOT THE 2024s AND THE SHAPE LOOKS LIKE A BANNA BOAT. WITH A VERY LIGHT ELEPHANT PRINT.
2018s WIN.
Great comparison video 👍🏾
The 2024 looks like watching youtube on 144p while the 2011 and 2018 is playing at 1080p. I don't care how OG they made the shoe. If it looks terrible and cheap they can keep that OG look. The 2024 leather looks like its creasing straight out of the box.
Great job on the vid!
2011 is crazy 🥵 🔥
Dear, Brother Tcll.HANDZ DOWN THE 2011 WINS.JUST A MORE RETRO FEELING.WHILE THE TUMBLED LEATHER IS MORE REVEALING ON THE 2011!!!!(HAPPY I HAVE MINES)!!!
APPRECIATE YOUR CONTENT.KEEP ROCKIN'
Small detail but I really like the red liner on top of the tongue of the 2011 and 2018 versions visible from front
The 2011s had a yellow keychain like tag too my pair still has it attached lol
That 2018 pair is crazy bad lol. The 2011 pair was nice, I had those back in the day. I’m close to going after the 24 pair.
This release confirmed what I knew for years all these resellers and YT sneak culture people really lost most of them wasnt there in 88 when the OG shoe released! as a consumer that had the shoe every drop from then to now this was the closest to the OG spec the shoe has been since 88! only real sneakerheads know! its alot of hypebeast resellers acting like they really know shoes and it kills me!
I purchased my 2018 pair from Finishline and was thinking I had got a rep/fake pair because of that toe elephant print. When I saw everybody had it like that I was like okay. Honestly they went real cheap on the leather but I’m still going to double up on them.
the backtap snapped off a few months ago in my 2011 so finally upgraded to the 2024 lol
You left out the 3s from the Jordan pack with the 20s those were a good version of the 3s
Still rocking my 2011 till this day!
Honestly my favorite shoe in my collection will def be passing on the 2024 honestly just looks like they used the green glow 3s and painted them red
You comment is like when some says an older person looks like a younger person like one didn’t come before the other.
@@ImTuann The green glow 3s are better than your 2011s. Passing on 2024s in lieu of having the 2011 is nasty work. Playing yourself. Besides 2011 is barely even wearable with the sole separation. You won’t be wearing them for long.
@@dhtowngw90562011 leather is boots super shiny
How often u wore them thats some good longevity
I have all 3 the 2011 is my my favorite the leather is actually good the glossy black midsole the grey and red are darker and it really looks good also the subtle jumpman Nike air is og but it’s too loud and every Air Force 1 or air max has that don’t see jump mans often I preferred it that way
You notice the nike logo on the 2024 the letters are slightly more spaced out then the 2018
I just got the 2018 and I thought I was tripping
I feel like they’re coming in 2024 are the closest to OG overall but my 2018 are still in good shape so I’m saving the money
Bro I swear you sound kinda like Denzel Washington 😂
Im not a fan or elephant print so actually like the lighter print on my pair more! On feet already!
For me the new 3 I noticed I had to size up I usually wear that 10.5 but they’re so narrow now that the 11 feels way better for the toe
Another banger
Dang I went .5 up on the 3s. Didn’t think you would be sizing down. My 2018s were tight TTS
I have the 2001’s & I just snatched up a 2018 pair, I like my 3’s Bulky with the detailed Elephant Print. I may get a pair 2024’s sometime next year…!!! It’s a Win Win Win for everyone’s liking. I wear my 3’s more than any model and they get better with each wear.
Only thing is none of the other 3s are like how you described
@ help me understand what you’re saying?
@ BC3’s from 24 don’t have a distinct elephant print but the 2011’s & 2018’s Do, 2018’s and 2024’s have the NIKE AIR on The Back 2011’s Don’t, 2018’s & 2011’s have the red lining above the tongue of the shoe but the 2024’s don’t and the texture of each models are different, 2024’s are more streamed lined shape similar to the 1988’s which didn’t have but I remember them…but I do have a pair of 2001’s…so what is your point. I’m 48 years old, I’m speaking from experience and knowledge of sneakers and if you’re around my age, You should know better….WIN WIN WIN means everyone got something they wanted besides the price increase
That 2018 toe box elephant print is OD 😂 compared to the 2024
I like the lighter shade elephant print. It doesn’t stand out as much.
the tumbled leather ruins them, glad i sold my 2018 pair recently.
The 2018 is the worst looking of the 3!! The fat chunky elephant print looks horrible!! The 2024 is easily the best of the three.
By miles.
If they would have used tumbled leather, it would have been perfect. Ik the OGs wasnt tumbled, but lets be real, it looks better than that smooth shit
@playmaker7331 Y’all blind. You act like it’s completely smooth. It is tumbled and has a natural grain to it like real supple leather is supposed to. It’s not supposed to be fake looking and overdone with a shiny hard coat like the ‘18s and ‘11s. People are just so used to decades of garbage retros that they don’t know what a well made shoe looks like when it finally happens.
The tongue looks better now. 2001 is the best. 2018 tongue looks cheap. Like a kids shoe. So cool Denzel reviewing sneakers now.
2011 and 2024 The 2018’s DH Gate vibez
Don't forget to take out and compare the insoles!
Your voice is giving me Denzel vibes lol. You ever get that?
@@BiffTannenBTTF lol all the time
The seem to get shorter from the length of the ankle area to the outsole
I used to have an almost same pair back in 2010-2012 but in the back side instead of jordan or nike it had a circle with a name of a town or a place i cant remember. It was the black cement but with a different detail on the back side. Can anyone remember
2011s imo are better than the 18s minus the lacking of the nike air in the back. Excited to get the 24s in the mail hit on the shock drop haven’t owned the black cements yet!
2024 the best looking one. I’m ready for the true blues. How did you prevent your 2011 BC3 from cracking in the midsole?
88's didn't have tumbled leather. 2024 version is the closest to 88 since the 94 drop
Idc what anyone says that tumbled leather just hits different. I dont need the very exact same sneaker Michael wore. Its a new day and a new age. Its thesane amazing colorway and silhouette. Black cement 3s will forever be might favorite sneaker and i mostly collect new balance, asics, Saucony since 2013. But im a 80s baby so the curtain Jordans like these just hit different. I actually like the 2018 pair. Withe the Nike Air on the back. The toe box is a little crazy 😂 but ive always gotten nothing but compliments when i wear them. I had the 2011 pair, sold them rigt before they were completely beat. 2 pairs of the 2018 pair and ill definitely be going for these when they drop.
It's not even real tumbled leather though 😂
🔥🔥🔥
All I hear is Denzel Washington!!! 😩😩🤣
Nice comparison, if I had to choose I'd go with the 2018 cuz the 2001 BC3's have similar elephant print/toe box which I prefer and my Grails.
Shame on you lol. 2018 EP and toebox is horrendous.
Now show the 1994 retro ..
I had all 3. These are my goats but my 2011 cracked after limited wears and my 2018 turned yellow so I’m going to wear my 2024s when I feel like it, knowing sadly they won’t last forever! Anyone know how to fix the yellowing, cause otherwise they’re in good shape.
The 18s look the worst compared to the other 2 they look fake 😂
2024
24 the best.
That fat elephant print on the 18s look bad here. Those might be fake too tho 🤣
.5 Size down? 😢….everyone has been saying stay true to size 😮….i went .5 down on the white cement, is that the same for these? …. Gonna have to panic and scramble to cop another pair 😂
Go true to size
@ actually copped both sizes, TTS space is good and will work with some kind of crease protector, in my case crease beast. And .5 size down fit just snug with loose lacing no crease protector then you’re asking for toe pain lol …. Thanks for responding
had the 2011 pair skipped over 18 and now i have 2024 pair…2011 is better
You can probably do a very good Denzel Washington impression. Nice comparison video. The 2001 version should be in there. It had the nicest leather of all the retroes so far. I can't remember if the original was tumbled. It had a thicker cut of leather and the elephant print was lower in the front than all the retroes 2024 included. Also the 1988 original elephant print had a slightly darker cement grey color with fine lines of print. Very thin like the 2024. The Nike sign was a slight bit bigger. Everything else looks correct.
Been watching for years but bro come on, there’s no way you seriously think the leather on the 2011 pair is better quality leather than what’s on the ‘24 pair. It’s obvious just looking at the ‘11 pair that it has cheap, hard, shiny synthetic pleather with heavy polyurethane coating. Just because they’re tumbled doesn’t mean it’s good leather. It’s fake tumbled texturing anyway, not real natural tumbled leather like you have on the ‘24. Why so many people hate to admit the ‘24 is the best retro we’ve ever gotten of this shoe lol? ‘11 and ‘18 pair don’t hold a candle to them. And OGs didn’t have all that padding either. The ‘24 have that corrected. Doesn’t mean they’re made cheaper like you said, they’re just made better and closer to the OG.
@@dhtowngw9056 I have designer shoes with premium genuine leather… ‘24’s just don’t feel that way. Nothing wrong with that they just feel cheap to me at least
Yea those 2011 are probably the worst retro 😂 I rather have the cdp version. Plus 2011 was a terrible time for retros. The quality was ass all around
Oh yes I agree with this one
I mean compared to designer shoes all 3 of these are cheap 😂 but out of the 3 I’m taking the 24. The other two are cheaply made with the fake tumble and heavy coating of polyurethane. 2011 pair looks way better than the 2018
That pair was horrible although I do like the print on them.The 18s remind me of an SB with how bulky they are
I would check the authenticity of that 2018 pair. Maybe it's just a bad quality pair but, the elephant print is way too high on the toe. The give away is, the double stitching at the top of the toe box. It's way off. I have the 2018 pair.
@@KingOfSwords720 fam… I don’t buy fakes. ALL my shoes come directly from Nike/Jordan or an authorized store with a tier 0 Jordan/Nike account
Nope it's legit mine was the same way that is why I got rid of mine I hated the elephant cut and overall shape
@ yes just like everyone else. His pair must be fake
@@iAmTMCII lol nah people just have a bias towards the 2018 so they don’t notice the differences until they’re side by side. So rather than questioning the 2018 pairs in general he’s trying to blame it on your pair in the vid when anyone who has done a comparison has the same exact critics as you lol.
Nah them 2018s are egregious. That’s just ugly
Dudes compare shoes how they compare their partners to their ex.
Cheapest material because it’s less padding ? 😂😂😂
My 2011 pair officially got retired today when the new joints came in the mail. Had them since release along with the white cement from that year. Everyone complained about quality at the time but my 2011 pairs are TANKS