Any Air Jordan shoe geeks out there?

[clonehenge]

I'm not a shoe geek by any means. I have always had an affinity for old Air Jordans and just recently started trying to get some of the older ones.I think it's because the older I get the more nostalgic I become.

A guy at work recently introduced me to the damn Nike SNKRS app and I got a pair of 3s in white/cardinal last week and just got lucky this morning and snagged the '85 Georgetown 1s...really wanted those because when I was in high school that's what the basketball team wore when I was a freshman/sophomore/junior and those teams were really good so a lot of fun memories.

Wanting to get a pair of the 1s in the original red/white/black. I had a pair of white Air Force 1s when I was a freshman in high school that I colored to look just like those so it would be nice to get a "real" pair. Also want the original black 4s, had a pair of those in college and they're still my favorite shoe ever.

I really don't care about anything that came out after the 4s though.

Anyway, just wondering if there were any other Air Jordan nerds out there.

 

[CyCrazy]

I am not but that has to be a spendy hobby right?

 

[cyclonepower]

Not a collector but have a couple pairs of 3s and 4s

 

[GMackey32]

I’ve been taking L’s on the SNKRS app for awhile. Congrats on two W’s recently.

 

[Gonzo]

1st generation Air Jordans came out when I was in 8th grade. Most flat-footed pair of bb shoes I ever had. Wish I'd kept them.

 

[BWRhasnoAC]

I've always been a boot guy and really enjoy things that are well made in general. I've recently found I like skateboarding sneakers. Have a pair of Nike SB's that I really like. Vans are what really got me into the sneakers market though.

 

[GMackey32]

Sometimes you can find deals on new Jordans through StockX. My 5 Alternate Bel Air’s I got for below MSRP brand new. Now I’m just waiting for more Kobe’s to go into production now that they resolved the contract conflict.

 

[JP4CY]

I used to have some when I was in high school and have tried them on recently and every pair seems to fit me weird now. It's like there's a very small arch on the other side of the main arch.
I've always loved the look of Jordan's.

 

[clonehenge]

I am not but that has to be a spendy hobby right?

Definitely. Which is why I'm done for awhile after getting 2 pairs in 2 weeks. And I don't really care about getting most of the ones that come out. There are only a select few that I want.

Looks like some people try and get almost every one that comes out and I don't know how they can do it.

Although I've heard that the secondary market is crazy and you can make serious money reselling ones that won't be re-released for awhile.

It's crazy what it has turned in to, it's essentially turned into commodities trading.

 

[mynameisjonas]

I picked up the Air Jordan Centre Courts. The shoes MJ was wearing in The Last Dance.

 

[iacyguy]

I have had zero luck on the SNKRS app. Hopefully my day comes. Had a couple lucky snags on eBay/Craigslist though. I’m with you though, anything after the 6’s isn’t for me

 

[Macloney]

I have had zero luck on the SNKRS app. Hopefully my day comes. Had a couple lucky snags on eBay/Craigslist though. I’m with you though, anything after the 6’s isn’t for me

11's and 12's are really nice. Flu Games are pretty ultimate J's.

 

[CyCrazy]

Definitely. Which is why I'm done for awhile after getting 2 pairs in 2 weeks. And I don't really care about getting most of the ones that come out. There are only a select few that I want.

Looks like some people try and get almost every one that comes out and I don't know how they can do it.

Although I've heard that the secondary market is crazy and you can make serious money reselling ones that won't be re-released for awhile.

It's crazy what it has turned in to, it's essentially turned into commodities trading.

Side question do people . them or are the for display? I honestly have no clue on this market

 

[GMackey32]

Side question do people . them or are the for display? I honestly have no clue on this market

Some people display the very rare ones. Some people wear the ones they have. Generally someone with a large shoe collection will rotate what they wear so each pair doesn’t get too much wear on them.

 

[tim_redd]

Side question do people . them or are the for display? I honestly have no clue on this market

I have quite a few pairs, I wear most of them but rarely on a daily basis.

 

[IASTATE07]

I'm still a bit of a sneakerhead, but nowadays it's more about comfort than style. Running shoes and AF1s for me. When I do buy Jordans it's 3s, 12s, and 13s.

 

[Cycsk]

I've still got a pair of Air Jordans that have barely been worn since the early 90's.

 

[TitanClone]

Have, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 18, 23s and some randoms like Spzikes, Jordan AF1 crossovers, the 3 golf shoes. It's my savings account at this point. Flight Club is your friend.

 

[TitanClone]

I've still got a pair of Air Jordans that have barely been worn since the early 90's.

Depending on the pair those might be worth a good chunk. The 4's I have were replacements for a pair I had 12 years ago. $235ish now, $500ish. My truck got broken into in high school and the a holes stole them. https://www.flightclub.com/air-jordan-4-retro-white-varsity-red-black-010418

 

[TitanClone]

11:10 here will make us all jealous