They Don't Make Em Like This Anymore
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- Опубліковано 17 жов 2024
- Hey Guys! Chris grabbed an older Air Jordan Retro release and it had him thinking... they don't make em like this anymore.
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Hey Guys! We always love when Chris heads down memory lane. It's one of his gifts that keeps on giving. What do you think of these gems from 2006? Also feel free to share what recent pick ups you've unearthed for a great deal. Thanks for watching!
Mrs. Wing, giving nightwing the look of, you gave gotta be kidding me right now?
Great shoe, and a I wish I had this release. I obviously have the 2012? Release.
Last month I picked up the 2002 j7 "raptor" which I obviously wearable because of the internalized air unit. You should be ok wearing these. My 06 stealth 5s are still going strong.
I think they’re great! Why can’t they make em like this now? I recently got the J7 Bordeaux from 2015 which I lost somehow so needed a new pair and it just feels nicer in shape than recent 7s... is it just me or was it better in the past?
@@yassver 2000-2006 was the best quality imho. Hopefully the remastered "raptor" 7s will be top quality when released around the 30th anniversary. A remastered Bordeaux would be great too.
@@TheRetroManRandySavage 🥲 why did the quality become sh*t? It’s so sad... the last 2 years I’ve gotten into sneakers more and the craftsmanship hasn’t been great... left and right shoe differences and incorrect shoe shapes really annoy me
I recently picked up a pair of air command force in the “billy hoyle” colourway, not the greatest shoe but a grail for me from my childhood
That’s the real meaning of a grail brother. 💯
Fantastic shoe. I also have it.
@@joetokyo1158 i can relate 😢
Noice!👍🏽
Man I love those shoes, but I got chicken legs and have big feet so they look horrible on me so I never copped 😂
I want Jordan Brand to give us a proper retro of these with Nike Air with lace holes. Love the 5s!!
Yes please, they did these dirty when they did finally put the Nike air on them
PREACH IT, Chris!! Learned the hard way about wearing your shoes back in 2011. A professional shoe cobbler even informed me of what you stated in the video back then.
Lmfaoooo the hospital story wild crazy 😂🤣, gotta respect it cause I’d probably done the same ass shit
@weartesters this is my favourite recent video! I love the editing and transition between shots of the shoe in the b-roll! Also the history of the shoe and retros from 2006 is really interesting
This is one of those videos that makes me love this channel. One of the few shoe tubers who actually know what the hell they are talking about.
I finally managed to get the black cement 3s from 2018 & the Jordan 6 infrared from 2019, back then I couldn’t afford either but very glad to finally have them both 🙏🏻 glad you got your grails man💪
Oh man!! This is just amazing! What a great pick up Chris.
I much prefer these over a super hyped shoe.
Bro the knowledge you have about shoes in general is awesome! I appreciate you putting in the work and letting us be a part of it 🙌🏾. Btw you wife is awesome! She reminds me of my girl 😂. Keep the fire coming ✊🏾
i recently bought a pair of the 06 black tongue fives as well. Lightly worn because I remember you saying in an old vid the same thing about the midsole. Haven’t worn em much but after watching this vid i might have to bring em out again!
My 04 j2 Chicago and 06 stealth 5s are still holding up under foot.
Same goes with my 02 raptor 7s and 06 citrus 7s, but they'll obviously last for another 10 to 20 years yet, as long as the midsole stays bonded to the upper.
I recently started watching your videos, and I’ve been trying to catch up on a lot of the older videos. I got used to hearing “future” updates and being able to track them down in your later videos.
I’m not used to being so up to date and having to wait for things. Would love the Since apparel 1988 shirt. Thought I could get it rn lol.
Notice Mrs. Nightwing did not laugh at the hospital story. 🤣
No, but us sneakerheads did 🤣 We relate
I can't believe he had the audacity to ask but I can't blame him haha
Hope you would’ve mentioned this but one of my favorite things about this retro (& all the ones from the early 2000s-mid 200s) was the little, small details they got right that made them closer to the originals...which is the way the ankle/collar piece was a different leather (texture & a slightly off white or eggshell color) from the heel piece & the rest of the shoe. Really mimicked the durabuck from 1990.
I got the fresh prince version and punched lace holes. I adore them. Leather is pretty dang nice for a 5, and they are JUST BEAUTIFUL. The grapes are all time faves. I borrowed them in high school for a while, so they were 100% a grail when I got the most recent release.
I never saw the 2006 in person, and I’m a bit of a snob about the Jumpman on the back… but there’s no denying how different the quality is. HAPPY FOR YOU… great pickup.
What an icon. So good just to see em sitting there yellowed sole n all. Perfection
Just stopping by to give props to an OG. Haven't been into sneakers for a long time but gotta show some love!
Chris there straight fire my guy!! Nice cop &😂 they got the lace holes😂...but no there straight fire..I'm so happy for you my you tube Fam....Great review as always...
Great video as always. Weartesters is my favourite trainer channel. Besides the in-depth review of the trainers and materials I enjoy the historical knowledge you bring to each video. Ps. Definitely want to see the other pair you copped Keep it up guys. John
Remember in The Last Dance when MJ wore a pair of 1s as a throwback and they just tore up his feet.
"They don't make them like this anymore"😂
They were a 1/2 sz too small for him. His feet grew since his rookie year.
@@WearTesters over time everyones foot is going to increase in size, especially athletes because of gravity
Nightwing! Jodi! You’re both amazing! Most recent old school pick up is a pair of Jordan 13’s Playoff Colorway from 1997 (OGs)- in pretty good condition- just needs tidied up and the holograms need carefully blow dried. I was the only bidder and got them for $125... 😐 Couldn’t believe it! Keep up the great work- best sneaker channel period.
Need that Since wear, bruv! “Shut up and take my money,” is right, Fry!!!
Dope video. I actually still have a bunch of retro cards, and a framed Wings poster. I recently picked up a pair of Air Jordan 14's in the white and chutney colorway from 2005/2006. They're in decent shape, and they seem like they're made better than some of the later more recent releases. I love the daily history lessons that come with your videos,keep it going!
LOL The Commodus thumbs down killed me. superb content as always - much love have a great weekend!
This video is so needed. Can't hit on sneakers. Price is up but the quality isn't there. No reason to not include retro cards. I hope the brands are watching.
Great video one if my favorite 5s. I also wanted to say thank you for promoting 5tenco I an earlier video, I've been following them since and now that they finally did a houston rockets pair of shorts I finally bought a pair! If it wasn't for you guys I would have never known about them thank you I appreciate it.
This was dope. Need more content like this! 🤘🏻
Got a Kobe 9 EM pair yesterday for about 5500 pesos in the Philippines (110 USD) and it's in good quality. Slightly used. After the Bryants' falling with Nike, you'd think people would hang on to their old Kobes or resell them for insane prices. But the seller said he's switching hobbies to NBA cards so Yey me!
As if we had a doubt what the dopest UA-cam channel was, this was so great!
I really want to see the ither pair👀
I love it when you tell storys the brand won't tell
Great vid guys!
That Macho Man. Killin' me. Bout spit my lunch out. lol
Chris “shut up and take my money” for them 🔥shirts bro. You gotta do one for each iconic shoe/year.
I have become a fan 1:26 I love informative information plus this shoe I have the fresh prince shirt and seriously want the 5 u are displaying in this video appreciate you.
I picked up a pair of Mars Blackmon 4s from... well 2006 and I'm wearing them.. yes I worked at niketown and picked up everything in 2006.. yes dmps too
Nice, I love those.
We need a Chris Just Sniffing Shoes Compilation. Ima keep repeating myself till the fans get what we want. Lol
LMAO!! That was funny LMAO!!!😂🤣😂 6:07
Such a solid pickup.
My best recent pick up is a pair of Converse Star Wave from 1989.
Some solid shoes that are still wearable.
Plus, the shape of the toe box is excellent.
just copped a used pair of 2013 Grapes for a steal. can’t believe they haven’t re-released since then
Will them fresh prince joints came out so its going to be a min
Production just keeps going up on y'all's videos! Great stuff, not even a big fan of the 5 but these look fantastic.
Always a good feeling to pickup an old shoe that you love. Most recent pickup like that for me....I think the Rose 1.5 black and red with the white toebox.
These are my earliest memory of Jordan’s, a kid I went to elementary school with had them back in 1990-91.
I felt the same way in 2015 after drooling for 19 years and finally getting some 2011 bodeauxz which r my fav of the 3 releases.... but just recently my 2011 upper started to fall apart.... and I sold my other 2 ds pairs like a dumbass at consignment (140 I was desperate for international flight 12s which sat smmfh) and return due to paying pre-sale 380 and getting a 13 instead of the 12.5 I ordered respectively.... so after looking at prices at ds 2011 and conditions of used pairs all having uppers ripping open, I decided to go with a relatively cheap (226 free shipping) near ds pair of 2015z which I previously h8ted due to the midsole paint not matching and the cardboard feeling upper.... I was so elated when they arrived!!!! They had some wear but were like new and the one knocc I had on the 2011 pair was no lime green hits like the 92 og but the 2015 at least had it on the outsole which means if I wanted I could paint the midsole lighter graphite and the bacctab 7 lime green and I would b complete.... custom coming vid soon on my all time grailz.... also finally found some fat grey and maroon plaid lacez that set it tf off
Great review on the 5s 💯💯💯💯💯. Very informative . Thank you Wear Testers 💯
I genuinely miss retro cards. I remember that the retro program was suppose to rerelease shoes at the same price point as when they were originally. That’s what my ‘99 3M and black/silver retro Vs were when I got them. However I understand inflation and all the other stuff too. 🤷🏽♂️
I have a pair of the stealths from 2006 and the panels and tongue are suuuuuper yellow. Those musta only been 'lightly worn' inside lol. Nice pickup - I've also been grabbing stuff from times of old that no one else cares about - Jordan 2s in particular.
Nice. Still go my stealth 5s from then, and they're still going strong. Bit yellow but not too much. My 2004 jordan 2 Chicago still ok too.
Do you use silica packets in your shoebox? It helps.
@@TheRetroManRandySavage oh good tip!
I started collecting Jordan V's when they dropped in 2006, i grabbed almost every colorway back then and still own them. I have these as well, had to repaint them about a year or two ago because the original paint started to crack. But the quality of the build and the leather is great. And indeed, if they're broken in you can still wear them. I still do.
Recent pick up Jordan 13 neutral gray. I think this is dope. Likewise you can’t get a W on SNKRS even for simple stuff so I deleted my app and hunt for old grails that are lightly worn. Keep the content coming Nightwing ✊🏼✅
I loved every piece of this video and review keep doing these !!!
Just recently picked up the Mafia pack dunk highs, 3Lab5’s and some air span II’s. The grape 5s are one of my all time favourites!
7:20 god damn that jump man is caked up
LMAOO DID YOU REALLY ASKED THAT??? 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Hey Nightwing, the link to the site on Since apparels ig is down. Is there an updated link or are you guys working on the site?
*Edit* nvm I didn't notice you guys hadn't finished the production process yet. I'm assuming the site will launch when the merch is ready.
Love the grapes! I found a pair of the Laney high color way way back in the day low key was a good colorway
What a great pickup! Awesome shoe! The quality is great! By the way, don't let any water or moisture get to the midsole. Water will breakdown the polyurethane in the midsole, it's called Hydrolysis.
I swooped up some laney 5s(2013 retro) a few months ago in like new condition for $140 on goat. Going back to the vault to pick up the older stuff fun. I picked up the pippen 1 Seattle lottery draft hoh retro lightly used for about $100 or $90....they use to be $300 easy in 2013/2014.
In the UK these were only available from Nike Town in London. You couldn't pre-order so had to go down and queue up. I managed to cop a pair but had to make do with a half size down as my size was already sold out by the time I'd got into the store (8am and about a hundredth in line). Michael Jordan himself was there, he was behind this glass partition so you had to queue up again if you wanted to meet him (I didn't bother!), but that's how big a deal the Grapes we're back then. Happy days, none of this L crap on SNKRS like we have now...
Grails amongst grails. And those look in pretty nice condition, that's an awesome pickup man! My last grail pickup was the Answer 1 in the white cw, just came in yesterday and I'm so happy I got them, they're gorgeous!
Man 2013 model gets so much backlash, it’s still a dope ass shoe man, quality....I mean I get it but it’s not 2013 anymore so this will still bring that nostalgia feeling fo sho , I’ll take those brick, build my 🏰, stay up ,love your movement 💯
I love my 2013 version.
Wow killer shoes. I know you’ve covered it before but why is the air Jordan tag on the tongue sometimes upside down?
My favorite obscure pickup recently because I love tech, were the NikeSB AirForce 2 low Foamposite. So comfy and weird but I love the look and all the "futuristic" tech in it
Jump man Jordan about to make me act up at 7:18
I thought I was the only one who seen it
@@huncholini-7347 the jumpman looked like that pre 2011, especially on the 3,4,5,6, and 7s.
I bought those in 1990 as a 10 year old. My dad gave me $50, and I had to wash cars / mow lawns to get the rest. Wore those out! Favorite pair! Had that Wings poster in my room!
I remember I told my girl one time...right after I got my license, to sleep early that night , we are going on a trip. Little did she know we were going to a Manhattan footlocker to camp out for White Cement 4s cause they were rumored to have the most pairs.
So I know the face Mrs wing probably gave you that day lol maybe more anger tho
Literally my favorite shoe of all time even though I've never owned them lol. Had to settle for the alternate grapes for now. Great video
What’s crazy is that I walked out the house with them bad boys on and as soon as I check YT, I see this very video. This must be a sign for a greater purpose… 🤔😂
Those are beautiful! Thank you again for blessing us with your knowledge and history
Favorite non-new release pick up are the Adidas KB8 All-Star. Slightly used, but definitely a grail of mine since I was in Junior High.
The shirts are fire. That hoodie that you’re teasing is crazy too.
2006 had the best quality in retro 5s. LS collection came with clothing to match. Good times.
Picked up melo 2s from 04 for a great price. 2s are slept on and I love the colorway on the melos
One of my favorite recent pick-ups that aren’t really new are some Columbia 4’s I got at the swap meet for $90. A lil TLC and they look new again. Definitely gonna be my shoe of the summer 🤙🏻
I remember my grandma got me a pair of the 2013 retros. Top 3 of all time in my opinion
Those were the first pair of 5s I got back in 1990 when I was starting my 5th grade year.
Just purchased the NIKE GT CUT today because it finally released. I got it because of your video on it and my initials are GT.
On eBay I recently bought the OG pro strong and the 93’ force max cb for a steal! You’re right they really don’t make em like they used too.
I recently picked up a pair of ray allen 7s
After the 1s my favorites Jordans are 5s, I just did a custom on a pair of 5s white cement, I paint the white plastic tabs when the laces run and turn them into gray cement with the splatter black paint just like the one on the top and swapped the white laces for black ones, waiting for them to fully dry to see how they really will look.
I am thinking on getting some grapes soon too.
Is this the only Jordans that he didn't smelled? Lol. Just kiddin. 😂😂
Beautiful, I have the 07’ laser 5 still wearable
Bruh got my grape 5s sitting beside me I WEAR THEM FISHING LMAO ...lol love em!!!! THEM ARE N SUPER GOOD SHAPE!!! WINNING!!!
WE NEED THE OTHER SHOES!!! WEAR TESTERS
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Camped out for these back in October '06 at Niketown with my homie for 15 hours when those dropped in Chicago! Cold, miserable ass night, but I enjoyed it!
We need more vintage content like this! I dig it.
Recent pick up:
Air Jordan 6 Retro Dark Charcoal aka Raptor (2002) (Used) 🔥
Source: eBay
I just got the 2002 j7 playoffs/charcoal from Ebay too. Amazing purchase.
Air Jordan team 9.5 😂 was my recent pick up. I like the random Jordan’s at times. At some point this year I’ll be grabbing some fusion 3 cements. Gotta rock what you like!
I actually sold my deadstock pair on goat last August. Grape 5’s are one of my favorites but like you said they were approaching 15 yrs old so I probably wouldn’t have worn them long if I decided to. Hopefully Jordan brand will release them again soon
A few months ago, I picked up a pair of Stealth 23s ( still wearable) . Although now, they are going to need some shoe glue love. A little bit of the outsole is starting to talk. Same story with my Converse Wade 1s.
"ROCK the one you stock!"
Only learned this after following you.
Been sharing this quote with EVERYONE.
Hopefully your wise words will save many prized shoes from splitting 👍
The cut and profile of this release (including black metalics) were just too dope. Ran small but looked sleeker. I still have my Black Metallics 2006, finally crumbled tho.
Dope pick up!! Wish they made em like they use to! Jordan brand only hands out quality shoes now every other decade.
Best recent pick up that’s not a recent release: a beautifully aged 2016 metallic Jordan 5, that’s right the one with the Nike air on the back. The yellow outsole looks 🤤
Recent pickups would be kobe 10 ext mid, Jordan 2 infrared 23, and Jordan 10 NYC. Goat is helping me on my used grails hunt.
5’s are my all time favourite Jordan’s. Would love a pair of grapes 🤤. Excellent review as always 👍🏽
I think the toe box creases add to the history of the shoe and doesn’t take anything away from the classic at all 🔥
All of my air Jordan 5s are still wearable from 2006 and I believe these is Right around when thay switched to the closed cell polyurethane instead of the open cell
How about the all white upper gum sole Reebok Twilight Zone Pump? Yes, the ghost of Dominique Wilkins.
Great shoe bro. I have 5 different colourways of the twilight zone, but always wanted that white pair with the gum sole. Beautiful shoe.
I recently sold me 2013 grape pair still in good condition. Top 3 jordan 5 colorway for me i love how they look once they start to yellow from the netting and soles. Going to let my raging bulls 5s sit for a while until they start to yellow before i wear them.
I camped out for these all night in middle school and got a half size up but still rocked them lovingly
The good thing is if they're not wearable, they can be restored so that you can. Nice vid.
Picked up some lightly used pantone 7s. Cleaning them up today actually. Can't wait to get them on feet