Man, I remember in high school, 2012 through 2014 especially, foams were everywhere, especially here in the DMV. At my school, there were only a small handful of kids that had them. Probably 5 total. I remember the pair that really stole my heart, it was the Phoenix Suns colorway. God….. that purple was shining brighter than the sun. They were beautiful. When I found out the price, and how quickly they sold out, I was heartbroken. Working part time as a cashier I knew I wouldn’t be able to afford my own pair anytime soon. Father ended up surprising me with my 1st pair of foams, they were the lime green pair with 3M laces. They were beautiful too. Pretty underrrated colorway imo especially during that time. Eventually, I got to college and started working better jobs and making my own money. Around 2018/2019, I finally got my hands on the Phoenix Suns of my dreams, and by then, everyone had stopped wearing foams.😂 I still wore mine though proudly, bc it was something I worked toward and it was surreal to finally get to wear them, after so many years of wanting them. Remember to always wear what you want, and what makes you happy. Make that a priority, rather than focusing all your energy into trends, because they come and go.
These are one of the most durable shoes EVER. I got written up in school ordering this exact pair in 2017 during a math test lol. This time around I’m gonna cop from home🤣
I wish I could say the same. My grandma (rest her soul) threw away my ‘97 pair while I was at school cause the carbon fiber was torn. I came home ready to put em on to go outside and I asked her where they were. She hit me with “I threw them tore up thangs away boy”. 😭
Same with me it was only 1 person that had them at school in 1997! What a time seeing dude walk in our Gym class and the entire class stopped just looking at his feet!!!
Even as a kid, with no concept of money, I remember seeing the OG’s and thinking, “Dang, $170 is a lot of money for a shoe.” And I also remember the one kid in my school who had a pair. I’m gonna have to shell out the cash for these this time around. Also, bout to go pick up that shirt to have for my Spider Man Jordan’s.
I’ve missed on every Royal foam posite and it’s the only one I want lol hope I can grab a pair for retail. I would love protros of Jordan’s. Keep the look of the OGs and update the tech. Why they haven’t done this to make the shoes more comfortable is beyond me lol
Foams are built like tanks! They last forever! Once they're broken in, they feel fantastic. My original royals are still alive and kicking, and would want to grab a new pair, but that retail price is oof!
I’ve never owned a pair of foams till recently, picked up some light orewood brown foams and after wearing them a few times, they’re the most comfortable shoe I’ve worn
My pick would be Nike Air Force 180 Olympic if those could come back every 4 years id buy them everytime. i was sad they didn't come back out for these olympics hope they will be back for 28. Also it was reported back in mid july that BSTN, Foot Patrol, Naked, and Size? are back to shipping Nike to the US.
I still have my pair from the last release. These are awesome now as they were when they released in '97. Great Review Chris! On my way to subscribe to the new channel!
Appreciate the context given for this classic Foamposite release. I was wondering about the subtle differences in aesthetics and features. Another superb review from the GREATEST sneaker channel on UA-cam. My fav Jordan IV is also the White Cement!
Foams forever. I got lucky back in the 90’s living in Orlando near a Nike factory store and they had multiple colors for $90. Man do I wish I still had them all.
Making these my first Foams!... ...If I can get past the stupid SNKRS ordering queue... QotD: OG Huarache Scream Green rotated every 2 years, but add full-length Zoom Air! Or Prestos with Zoom Air with a Flyknit upper (like the Ultras) but with a durable rubber instead of Duralon as I don't like that in terms of durability and longevity!
Best Foamposite hands down. Top 2 Nike basketball shoe of all time and it’s not 2. Favorite foams.🥶🥶🥶 still rockin the 20th anniversary pair but anxious to get this pair like I don’t already have a pair. Had the 2011 back in the day as well. The blue outline on the mini swoosh and the black and blue carbon fiber completely justifies me spending another $250 on a pair of shoes I already own 😂😂😂. Gotta grab that matching hoodie off of since apparel ASAP!!!
Bro, I’ve been waiting for this one. I’m definitely going to get them. I commented on the PE version video you did once I have these as well. I will finally feel complete from my mid teens Obsession with these shoes!
Picked up these in Undefeated Japan last week even if the Nike release there is in 5 days. The staff didn't even know why they were the only one to have receive the shoes and thought it was maybe a mistake but they are so great and indeed very comfortable!! First foams ever!
The hard feeling of foamposites is why I always like them, the softer material I guess will be comfier but not crazy about the change and I can imagine the tank durability won’t be the same 😮😢
I often daydream about an Air Ship with full length Zoom 🤤 The Air Ship with suede like the recent diffused blue colorway should be a stable; best retro hi-top in terms of versatility in my opinion.
I remember in the 2000's back in highschool in a regional torunament here in Sinaloa, Mexico, one entire team had foamposites but the all black color... intimidating right from the warmsups
DAYUM!!!!!!!! Those are gorgeous!!!!!! I love that they made them like the one in the ad. I lost my 20 year old anniversary pair…so maybe these might be on deck. As for the question of the day…I like your pick and the specificity ith hat direction you’d take. I’d like to add…changing the back tab to a softer material like the rubber ones. You get the same look but the feel is so much more friendly, especially to no show socks people! 😊
I’m definitely looking to cop. Been on my radar ever since they said they’re going to release in 2024! I hope they’re not limited like the EggPlant Foams! Other than them,Foams are an easy cop
It's crazy in my area I was able to grab a pair of the white ones with the big black swoosh on the side right off the clearance rack. Got em for $110 lol. I was the only kid in my school who had em and played in em. So many people would tell me how ugly they were and I would just smile and nod. I knew what I had and I loved em then and even more now. They are beat to hell now but I got 2 full varsity seasons out of em and they just get better the more u wear em. Haven't worn em in over 20 years but I will NEVER let them go.
I had the 2017 pair and honestly they still hold up good but the yellow has finally come in. I would love to get these but man foams getting more and more expensive. Hopefully 🤞 I can get a new pair
the og colorway looked so good, happy that these are back im gonna wait till they hit the outlet hopefully then pick them up, for the question of the day me and my friend would love to have the black and red jordan 1 back with upgraded tech since the 1s is so low to the ground i’d love to have react foam as the mid sole with a full length zoom unit or full length zoom strobel or if they still want to call it the “air jordan 1” then react with full length air strobel it would looked super fly on court
Royal foams were always my grail. Finally got my first pair in 2017, the 20th anniversary. I would say based on the video, the PU looks very different… in a good way. The 2017 looked like a screen print while this version is smooth and seems to be higher quality. The other issue i had was i think nike make it have skimped on the full length zoom but i could never confirm because I didn’t have the heart to open them up. QOTD: I dont have a specific shoe in mind… Kobe’s… specifically the 5s really execute on this so if i go with that… just make them easier to get!
@@WearTesters .....First thing I'd love to see an improvement would have to be the glue. Im not sure if it was just my pair, but it didn't take long for the front of the outsole tip to begin to peel away. That was only after a few months and just casually wearing them. The insole could use a little love too.
Thanks for confirming that the composition is different on the uppers. I'm not a fan of the newer foams because of that. Feels "cheaper" plus the uppers tend to detach from the inside on the new version. It's mostly noticeable near the seam on the heel.
Shout to to phenom in sac, the only place I was able to secure, the only other posites I’ve had were the spiderman joints and those felt like bricks on my feet lol love the blue though 🔥
Never had a pair. Never had jordans growing up. Single mom. She did get me a pair of Ken griffey jr cleats for baseball. Most expensive shoes i ever got growing up. These look nice
total classics! if you want to try out a lovely insole, try the Tracksmith Eliot runner. hot damn, I love that shoe. Cushion is not too squishy, either, which hurts my old man body anymore.
also, I don't know what shoe I would choose to come back regularly. the wc4 is definitely a contended for me, as well... but as far as what I wear the most, maybe an air max infrared 90?
I was that guy at my school. Even our star point guard who was a die hard Penny fan didnt have this shoe. From my understanding people hated the price and thought they were ugly. One of the best pair ever.
Great video as always! I like the sales sample details on these and kinda like the idea behind making the foam softer (I do wonder how that'll affect long-term durability though), but they've changed the Foamposite mold for the worse. They're oddly stubby now, as the grooves that used to be fully visible with some extra material on top gets cut off by the eyestay. I'd love some fresh Royals, but I'm undecided on these. As for the question of the day, I'm COMPLETELY in line with Chris's choice and his changes. Give me White Cement IVs in the current Jordan IV mold (or better) with thick leather, whatever netting they used back in '99 that doesn't yellow as badly as newer versions have, a phylon midsole and a full length zoom unit. For $220+ dollars that sounds very reasonable.
I remember when these first dropped and they were $200! At the time I was fresh out of high school wasn't quite making enough to afford them so I never got a pair! I think that's why when the Air Jordan 17 dropped and I had a good job I bought every pair. This is still one of those shoes that I've never owned and at this point I have the money as an adult but I'm not spending it on these darn shoes anymore
YEEEEESS. FINALLY, MY QUESTION WAS PICKED!!! THANK YOU!!! 😭🤣😎
You are a true testament to the whole just keep leaving your question and we will get to it. We definitely saw you!
potentially my last sneaker purchase for a while. I consider these one of the 10 most iconic/important
Man, I remember in high school, 2012 through 2014 especially, foams were everywhere, especially here in the DMV. At my school, there were only a small handful of kids that had them. Probably 5 total. I remember the pair that really stole my heart, it was the Phoenix Suns colorway. God….. that purple was shining brighter than the sun. They were beautiful. When I found out the price, and how quickly they sold out, I was heartbroken. Working part time as a cashier I knew I wouldn’t be able to afford my own pair anytime soon.
Father ended up surprising me with my 1st pair of foams, they were the lime green pair with 3M laces. They were beautiful too. Pretty underrrated colorway imo especially during that time.
Eventually, I got to college and started working better jobs and making my own money. Around 2018/2019, I finally got my hands on the Phoenix Suns of my dreams, and by then, everyone had stopped wearing foams.😂 I still wore mine though proudly, bc it was something I worked toward and it was surreal to finally get to wear them, after so many years of wanting them. Remember to always wear what you want, and what makes you happy. Make that a priority, rather than focusing all your energy into trends, because they come and go.
Shout out to pops for coming through.
thanks for sharing homie 👍 Wear what you like 💯
@@diegobelaunde4965 wise words fam 💯
These are one of the most durable shoes EVER. I got written up in school ordering this exact pair in 2017 during a math test lol. This time around I’m gonna cop from home🤣
As a teacher, I definitely would've let that one slide. Luckily at my school 10am EST hits during class change, otherwise I'd be just as guilty.😆
Extremely durable......hard to tear up with regular wear....
@@deemoney1054the nubuck around the laces cracks like crazy.
@@joegross9915 I literally asked and she said no so I did it anyways bc there was no time to waste they sold out quick
@@peterwoodaman5936 not on mine . Nothing cracked I wore the hell out of them and only the soles messed up everything else looks brand new
I still have my 1997 pair. Indestructible!!! I truly love this shoe. Definitely a showstopper.
How long does the sole last ?
@@coolbuddydude1 10-12 years
I wish I could say the same. My grandma (rest her soul) threw away my ‘97 pair while I was at school cause the carbon fiber was torn. I came home ready to put em on to go outside and I asked her where they were. She hit me with “I threw them tore up thangs away boy”. 😭
Same with me it was only 1 person that had them at school in 1997! What a time seeing dude walk in our Gym class and the entire class stopped just looking at his feet!!!
Even as a kid, with no concept of money, I remember seeing the OG’s and thinking, “Dang, $170 is a lot of money for a shoe.” And I also remember the one kid in my school who had a pair. I’m gonna have to shell out the cash for these this time around.
Also, bout to go pick up that shirt to have for my Spider Man Jordan’s.
got the anthracites for almost half price, went up 1/2 size for my wide feet and I'm thankful
White cement 4 is a good answer. I'd take the infrared AM90. That mesh is so comfy and gets so dirty lol. A fresh pair every 2 years would be awesome
I’ve missed on every Royal foam posite and it’s the only one I want lol hope I can grab a pair for retail.
I would love protros of Jordan’s. Keep the look of the OGs and update the tech. Why they haven’t done this to make the shoes more comfortable is beyond me lol
I’ve always wanted foams so now that I have adult money, I’m definitely going for this and the DMV’s this weekend .
Did u cop DMVs???
@moneymattersmost2014 nope smh they took them off the list.. apparently they're being 'exclusively' released in the DMV area.
Absolute must right here, best foamposite colorway
This is the most detailed review of Royal 2024.. Convinced me a lot to cop a pair..
Foams are built like tanks! They last forever! Once they're broken in, they feel fantastic. My original royals are still alive and kicking, and would want to grab a new pair, but that retail price is oof!
Facts. Still have a few that were made in 2016. Still going strong
2024 and I've never had foams 😭😭😭
Same 😢
I've tried them on but never owned a pair. They're too heavy and don't breathe well.
Same fr
@@phillipparedes6444 How would you know don’t breathe well or they’re heavy if you have not owned pair of Foamposite? From a try on? I call CAPPP
You're not the only one 😭
I’ve never owned a pair of foams till recently, picked up some light orewood brown foams and after wearing them a few times, they’re the most comfortable shoe I’ve worn
Finally love seeing all the love Foamposites deserve! I'm getting so many flashbacks to seeing the malls filled with these on feet and loving it
This my favorite cushion set up. That extra heel zoom air unit is awesome. I believe the Jordan 18 has the same setup.
My pick would be Nike Air Force 180 Olympic if those could come back every 4 years id buy them everytime. i was sad they didn't come back out for these olympics hope they will be back for 28. Also it was reported back in mid july that BSTN, Foot Patrol, Naked, and Size? are back to shipping Nike to the US.
I still have my pair from the last release. These are awesome now as they were when they released in '97. Great Review Chris! On my way to subscribe to the new channel!
This made my 1st pair of foams and I’m glad I grabbed them… that blue so pretty and pops off an all black pair of joggers
My GRAILS!!! Mine just came in and I LOVE THEM. These started it all for me. Back when I saw the ad in large Vibe magazine
Yeah bro I would like to see some more foam reviews. Just got my first pair. Really hoping I get my hands on the Jin pair coming out this week
I totally agree the white cement 4s got me in the shoe game, my favorite shoe of all time
Appreciate the context given for this classic Foamposite release. I was wondering about the subtle differences in aesthetics and features. Another superb review from the GREATEST sneaker channel on UA-cam. My fav Jordan IV is also the White Cement!
These are very comfortable been wearing mine for the past 2 weeks
TTS?
Just hit on the shock drop. And it's my first pair of foams, hope they fit I went up a half size because of wide foot. Great review 💯
*NSYNC’s Bye Bye hasn’t left my mind since I saw Deadpool & Wolverine 😅
The band Further Seems Forever has a great cover of it.
I been waiting on this to see if imma cop👏🏾
I caught a pair yesterday from Nike shock drop 🙌🏾
Thank you!!!! I thought I was the only one who realized they were softer than the orginals.
I've barely worn my 2017 parirs and they're already back!
Same! I'd love to get a pair. But let someone else enjoy them. I am good with my 2017 pair.
Foams forever. I got lucky back in the 90’s living in Orlando near a Nike factory store and they had multiple colors for $90. Man do I wish I still had them all.
Making these my first Foams!...
...If I can get past the stupid SNKRS ordering queue...
QotD: OG Huarache Scream Green rotated every 2 years, but add full-length Zoom Air! Or Prestos with Zoom Air with a Flyknit upper (like the Ultras) but with a durable rubber instead of Duralon as I don't like that in terms of durability and longevity!
Best Foamposite hands down. Top 2 Nike basketball shoe of all time and it’s not 2. Favorite foams.🥶🥶🥶 still rockin the 20th anniversary pair but anxious to get this pair like I don’t already have a pair. Had the 2011 back in the day as well. The blue outline on the mini swoosh and the black and blue carbon fiber completely justifies me spending another $250 on a pair of shoes I already own 😂😂😂. Gotta grab that matching hoodie off of since apparel ASAP!!!
Bro, I’ve been waiting for this one. I’m definitely going to get them. I commented on the PE version video you did once I have these as well. I will finally feel complete from my mid teens Obsession with these shoes!
Picked up these in Undefeated Japan last week even if the Nike release there is in 5 days. The staff didn't even know why they were the only one to have receive the shoes and thought it was maybe a mistake but they are so great and indeed very comfortable!! First foams ever!
The hard feeling of foamposites is why I always like them, the softer material I guess will be comfier but not crazy about the change and I can imagine the tank durability won’t be the same 😮😢
Had the og 97s I might buy these again but they're 100 dollars more than what I bought the ogs back in the day
I often daydream about an Air Ship with full length Zoom 🤤
The Air Ship with suede like the recent diffused blue colorway should be a stable; best retro hi-top in terms of versatility in my opinion.
I need these it’s a must cop for me thank you for another great review best channel on UA-cam
They are the best one hands down! Need two of em.
my all time fave shoe. got this spiderman for a decade long and its still rockin
Beat my 2017 foam royals so I need these 2024 royals. Legendary 🏆!!
I remember in the 2000's back in highschool in a regional torunament here in Sinaloa, Mexico, one entire team had foamposites but the all black color... intimidating right from the warmsups
@@frayleuser 😂😂😂
I thought you already had 1 million subscribers!! You def deserve it!
Just hit these on the shock drop earlier 😁 1st foamposite
I have been waiting for these to drop!!!! They need to bring back the Sharpies!!!!
DAYUM!!!!!!!! Those are gorgeous!!!!!! I love that they made them like the one in the ad. I lost my 20 year old anniversary pair…so maybe these might be on deck. As for the question of the day…I like your pick and the specificity ith hat direction you’d take. I’d like to add…changing the back tab to a softer material like the rubber ones. You get the same look but the feel is so much more friendly, especially to no show socks people! 😊
I just copped mines these kicks are 🔥 🔥 🔥
I’m definitely looking to cop. Been on my radar ever since they said they’re going to release in 2024! I hope they’re not limited like the EggPlant Foams! Other than them,Foams are an easy cop
Thank you I love you Chanel and thanks to you I finally got my first pair of foamposite😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤
I'm going for the DMV foams this weekend.
Same !
Me too!!!!
@@GTfromAG they seem to have got pushed back to the 23 on DTLR
It's crazy in my area I was able to grab a pair of the white ones with the big black swoosh on the side right off the clearance rack. Got em for $110 lol. I was the only kid in my school who had em and played in em. So many people would tell me how ugly they were and I would just smile and nod. I knew what I had and I loved em then and even more now. They are beat to hell now but I got 2 full varsity seasons out of em and they just get better the more u wear em. Haven't worn em in over 20 years but I will NEVER let them go.
Sir you are NOT lying . I love this shoe. It is the Foam of the century! Love it-
I had the 2017 pair and honestly they still hold up good but the yellow has finally come in. I would love to get these but man foams getting more and more expensive. Hopefully 🤞 I can get a new pair
Never had foams b4. But my local shop has these in stock and I'ma cop me a pair when i get off work. Im excited!
Got mines last week! 💪🏾
Got my pair early too I like this sample pair version better!
These are dope. I have these but in the Penny Pack model of the Sharpie Foam. Both are fire 🔥!
Yeah Chris is right about the J4's.
Got mine a few weeks ago. Labor day vibes.
the og colorway looked so good, happy that these are back im gonna wait till they hit the outlet hopefully then pick them up, for the question of the day me and my friend would love to have the black and red jordan 1 back with upgraded tech since the 1s is so low to the ground i’d love to have react foam as the mid sole with a full length zoom unit or full length zoom strobel or if they still want to call it the “air jordan 1” then react with full length air strobel it would looked super fly on court
The way that lid flipped, when opening the box…epic.😂
Might grab a pair if I find one instore.
Awesome review as always. 🔥🔥🔥
Yo Chris, the guy name who has them on Fremont High is Chris Roy, back in 1997-1998 Sophomore year.
Can’t wait for these! Also white cement 4’s are the greatest shoe of all time 👌🏼
Royal foams were always my grail. Finally got my first pair in 2017, the 20th anniversary. I would say based on the video, the PU looks very different… in a good way. The 2017 looked like a screen print while this version is smooth and seems to be higher quality. The other issue i had was i think nike make it have skimped on the full length zoom but i could never confirm because I didn’t have the heart to open them up. QOTD: I dont have a specific shoe in mind… Kobe’s… specifically the 5s really execute on this so if i go with that… just make them easier to get!
Definitely picking these up 🔥🔥🔥🔥
I remember when they came out in 97 a lot of us were in shock that they cost more than Jordans
Chirs, what would you advise for basketball performance, the best Air Jordan shoe? Thank you for all the work you and Jodi have done.
I need these! Never had the neon blue. Always other colorways such as pewters and eggplants
First pair of expensive shoes ive ever bought and loved them.
Jordan vi infrared/black exact same upper, Nike air on the back. Full length zoom and a softer midsole material.
The Air Jordan 14's I would love to see comeback all the time with upgrades and improvements for what we pay for them.
What would they upgrade? They’re already more equipped than the majority of Nikes current basketball models.
@@WearTesters .....First thing I'd love to see an improvement would have to be the glue. Im not sure if it was just my pair, but it didn't take long for the front of the outsole tip to begin to peel away. That was only after a few months and just casually wearing them. The insole could use a little love too.
Yea I’m torn between these and another I have my eye on. Love me some foams. Bronx New York staple. Shout out DC tho
Thanks for confirming that the composition is different on the uppers. I'm not a fan of the newer foams because of that. Feels "cheaper" plus the uppers tend to detach from the inside on the new version. It's mostly noticeable near the seam on the heel.
Shout to to phenom in sac, the only place I was able to secure, the only other posites I’ve had were the spiderman joints and those felt like bricks on my feet lol love the blue though 🔥
Never had a pair. Never had jordans growing up. Single mom. She did get me a pair of Ken griffey jr cleats for baseball. Most expensive shoes i ever got growing up. These look nice
total classics!
if you want to try out a lovely insole, try the Tracksmith Eliot runner. hot damn, I love that shoe. Cushion is not too squishy, either, which hurts my old man body anymore.
also, I don't know what shoe I would choose to come back regularly. the wc4 is definitely a contended for me, as well... but as far as what I wear the most, maybe an air max infrared 90?
Arbit has great price info. Definitely worth downloading.
Had these joints as a youngn in 97...gotta cop 4 sho
I had them originally in 98. Got them from a Nike rep was Amazing..
OG-CW’s always hit different
I was that guy at my school. Even our star point guard who was a die hard Penny fan didnt have this shoe. From my understanding people hated the price and thought they were ugly. One of the best pair ever.
Great video as always! I like the sales sample details on these and kinda like the idea behind making the foam softer (I do wonder how that'll affect long-term durability though), but they've changed the Foamposite mold for the worse. They're oddly stubby now, as the grooves that used to be fully visible with some extra material on top gets cut off by the eyestay. I'd love some fresh Royals, but I'm undecided on these.
As for the question of the day, I'm COMPLETELY in line with Chris's choice and his changes. Give me White Cement IVs in the current Jordan IV mold (or better) with thick leather, whatever netting they used back in '99 that doesn't yellow as badly as newer versions have, a phylon midsole and a full length zoom unit. For $220+ dollars that sounds very reasonable.
Might be my first foam ever
Same here bro
I hope to get a pair of theses,never had them,had many other colors except these.
Foams are my fave! So comfy.
My favorite shoes of all time is back yes this is a must
I agree Jordan 4 with a Phylon/EVA swap...would be amazing!
Absolute must have for me
I bought these back 97 @ 18-19 years old now 27 years later I cop em again today on SNKRS
I wish they bring back the ultraposites
For me the Jordan 7 with the ventilation of the 6 and a full length zoom bag
I remember when these first dropped and they were $200! At the time I was fresh out of high school wasn't quite making enough to afford them so I never got a pair! I think that's why when the Air Jordan 17 dropped and I had a good job I bought every pair. This is still one of those shoes that I've never owned and at this point I have the money as an adult but I'm not spending it on these darn shoes anymore
All-time classic silhouette by Nike!! Agreed 110%, the best Foamposite EVER!
Bra I just downloaded wntd after watching you give the Travis Scott fragments a review…. Arbit it is my boy 🔥❤️💪
I've held off on buying other Foamposites because these are the ones to pay $240+ for! Thank you for the video.
Let’s go one million 🎊!!
I got the white ones last year, ill wait for the foamposites pro that coming out this fall.