The ‘88s didn’t have a thick Nike tag or chain. These are supposed to resemble them. I was in high school when I had the fire reds. Hang tag was thin just like these and plastic hang tag attachment. Back then, these were $99.99. These were my first pair of AJs. I’ll never forget. Now these joints are over double the price.
We all know how inflation works right? Plus nike is too big to fail. Despite the price hundreds of thousands of pairs sold. So these prices wont go down.
@@TheSmartSneakerhead oh I agree! 100% facts! That was 30 plus years ago. Another 30 years, and I wouldn’t be surprised if the price doubled again with the same QC problems.
There’s no excuse for this from Jordan Brand. The shoes keep going up incrementally in price and the quality still remains subpar. For $220 plus sales tax the 2024 Black Cement 3’s should be virtually immaculate.
Had the same issue. Returned them. Got back my money and I’m not buying or looking for a good pair. It’s the end for me. I’m good with the black AMA 3s. Bye bye Nike and Jordan Brand. Step up your game and stop scamming your loyal customers. Reps have better QC in 2024.
I've been buying reps for 3 years and they've always had better qc and materials. They have to so they can stay in business. Nike doesn't care anymore.
My elephant print on the toes was super light on my left shoe and almost not even noticeable, and it was very dark on my right shoe. I took mine back to Nike. My pairs from Footlocker and JD were good. I just feel like for the price point they were asking, they could’ve done better.
I did the same thing. My pair from Snipes is fine, but my other pair from Nike the elephant print on the back of the heel is missing. It’s very noticeably too.
I got a second pair of 11.5's at Champs. Both shoes looked like bananas! The elephant prints were curved. They looked nothing like my Shock Drop pair from SNKRS, which was almost perfect. The right shoe had a vain embossed inprint on the toe box. Hunting for another pair, I tried 4 stores, and each pair of 11.5 was poorly made. JB let us down, especially at $235.18 after taxes.
Thank you JB, if they would've dropped these in 2018, I would've copped these for sure. But because I got the 2018 version, I just couldn't recop the same shoes, even though their are suppose to be OG. I'm a massive collector, but I just couldn't do it. Like always, damm good review! 👍💪🙏
Mine look good besides the elephant print is different like yours...1 pair is darker than the other....but I was 1st in line,1st come 1st serve just so I could pick thru the bunch and they only had 6 pairs size 12 and I went thru all 6 and pick the best...the other 5 all had issues...JB needs to fix this.... especially wit the price being $220....much respect
I returned all 3 pairs ..... I ordered 3 pairs hoping i would get one perfect one and not one! This made me say time to quit! Been buying Jordans for 25 years and im done
Thanks for pointing that out OG I have to go check mines now for the flaws I was waiting to see if you had cop the BC3 great videos as always and always honest opinions hope you cop on the Columbia aka legend blue shock drop today
I doubled up on this shoe, the pair online that i ordered, one shoe was has tumbled leather, the other shoe smooth, you're good for holding onto your shoes, I'm exchanging mine, paying so much for retail shoes that are worse than knock offs are unacceptable!!! Is this what we're doing Jordan brand?! C'mon, if you wanna tarnish the Jordan brand name and legacy, y'all doing an excellent job 👏 providing poor quality, smh btw where did you cop that retro Jordan shirt, looks 🔥
I was waiting for your opinion on the Black Cements! I got my pair in store saturday and they were perfect. I doubled up and got the 2nd pair today, and it has the same issue yours does in this video. I will be returning the second pair and debating to look for a better replacement or just keep my one.
On the pair I got from SNKRS, the shoes themselves are perfectly crafted to the expected OG look and shape but the leather on the left shoe toe box looks grainy compared to the right shoe.
I still have my 2018 pair and they still look good but I won 🏆 3 pairs but only picked up 1 pair because don't need 3 pairs so I let somebody else grab the other 2 and keep bringing the videos 📹 and many more Blessings and Years to come 🙌!!!
They gave me a bad pair at DTLR the tongue was bad, I was one of the first people in the store to pick up my pair so I told them to change my pair so they brought out another pair I was nope can you bring out another pair so I had 3 pairs to choose from, tried to mismatch the best pairs but eventually I ended up with one with smooth leather and another tumbled leather I just gave up and brought it home, next day wasn't satisfied had to go to another DTLR store and finally found a better pair. So I had trouble finding a pair that would make me happy 😅
Mine also the elephant print on one was barely stamped in and the other was very dark and very defined took one back and bought another smh very disappointing Qc it's disgusting ... for that price it's unacceptable. JMB take them back sir !! Do not tolerate your hard earned money being played with for terrible quality
I seen so many people do that buying like 3 or 4 pairs just so they can match the best sneakers an return the rest.....that is RIDICULOUS if I gotta do that just to get one gd pair.....F that
The pair that I got from footlocker was way off with the quality control. I expected the prints not to match and was OK with that but I had the same issue. The print on the toebox is noticeable higher cut than the left shoe. It feels like I paid retail for a b grade. Of course, the only option that they gave me was to return the shoe for a refund, so I'm hoping for a restock in my size so that I can get return these. I'm not even sure that's I'd be able to resell them without taking a loss.
The most OG shoe reviewed by the most OG reviewer. This kind of confirms that view that left and right shoes are made in totally different places. The height difference of that toe elephant print is crazy and the definition of the elephant print is way off. My pair has some flaws too, but not as pronounced. I guess we scrutinise these pricey classics a lot more than any others.
Great Review my Brother Always a Pleasure in seeing What’s on your Menu I passed on them I’m good with my 2018 Pair plus I got the Red Cement as Well #tfs
I’ve had almost every Jordan ever but never had these..soon as I tried em on I said to myself goodness these are fresh why did I keep u waiting so long im satisfied both my shoes look amazing
The first retro from around 94 or 95, I can't remember, was the best version outside of the 88 pair, in my opinion. I would've sent them back. Your left shoe is cut similar to the 2018 pair. I'm an og to the game just like you. Thanks for the comparison video.
Just to play devil's advocate here, but, the elephant print is cut from a giant piece of leather that is stamped with the design. So every shoe isn't going to have the same thickness and pattern as the next shoe will. But, I know this is pretty much common knowledge, so this is more for the people that don't know. I will say though, that difference in cut height is insanely noticeable. It makes zero sense on why the recent Cement Grey 3s have a PERFECT low cut on every pair, but when it came to the Black Cement 3s, we get these crazy variations.
Oh, and to add, the 1988 pairs did have variations in elephant print, but, they all had a consistent low cut at the toe. We need JB to bring the craftsmanship back to these pairs.
the excuse of it being cut from a giant piece of leather only works for the pattern, not the thickness, that makes no sense. i don't think it's humans stamping the leather, probably some sort of machine. and if that's the case, i'm sure there is a "pressure setting" which would make the print thickness even on all sheets
@@JohnnyLochness it’s definitely a giant machine that stamps the hides. But I doubt that the pressure isn’t evenly distributed. More than likely, parts of the pattern has thicker lines than other areas. I don’t agree with it, but, it is what it is.
@@AllOutNoobHater ah i see what you're saying. in my mind i was picturing more pressure = deeper puncture, thus creating thicker lines but you could be right and if that's the case this is something so simple that shouldn't have happened lol cause then it just comes down to the pattern design being inconsistent basically
I’m 45 years old. I used to be in the shoe game 20 years ago, and recently got back into it. I’ve grabbed 6 pairs of Jordan’s over the last 4 months…. Man I’m done, for good. These shoes today are trash, I’m sorry y’all, Nike needs to shop for new manufacturers pronto. I’ve had minor issues with all my pairs. I’m stopping buying anything new anymore. I won’t buy again most likely. How this could ever happen is beyond me. With all the fakes and games and this and that, I’m good. Time to move on and find a different avenue. Cya!! Thx for the review boss…
Im LITERALLY the same as you...46 and bought 5 pairs of Jordan's this year after not buying ANY since my 20s as well. I did NOT get the BlkCemnt3 because of all the videos showing the quality control issues, i wait...if i dont get them, oh well. Two of the Jordans I bought this year had some small defects: the wolf gray 12 had some glue residue and the outer grain quality was a little better on one shoe than the other. The powder blue 9s i got had slightly darker blue on one shoe and a minor stich that wasnt straight. Neither pair's defects were really that noticable unless you were really paying attention, even the powder blues being off wasnt bad, but for $200+ each for sneaker models, they need to be A1 quality! Nike realy needs to investigate their quality control, the blkcemt3 has proven what people have said about the shoes the last couple years.
I personally want to thank you for your review on these shoes. I tripped up on them and then swapped them around to make them even. Although I really enjoyed the word of the day! In my opinion its alright for something’s to be different, therefore if there was no difference how would we know any difference? Thanks once again for sharing your thoughts Peace! 😉👍🏾
I won hobbit sports raffle on black cement. My size 14 pair is in excellent condition. Same aerodynamic shape on each shoe. And my elephant print is good, just a little lighter on the back left than the back right. And absolutely no brush strokes to the naked eye! Thanks Hibbit!
😂 good for you for keep buying rubber and cheap leathers. We all should be ashamed buying from a company that doesnt respect our worth and making them dirt poor people make us shoes to prance around in. What a terrific way to waste money.
Terrible for $220 go back to $190 at least it was better quality but then again we will keep buying regardless because like diddy we cant stop and wont stop lol.
I got the same exact looking pair that you got from shock drop. Look like 2 mismatch shoes. I kept them since this my 2nd pair since ‘88. A little disappointed but happy to have them at the same time. 😜
Great review I need to go back and look at mine now. I think most pairs will have some minor differences. keep them and wear them proud bc most ppl not looking that hard anyway and if they are then they know the 2024s production is sketchy. Tighten up Nike $220 smh
Them 2008 countdown are the best with the elephant print which has a black imprint not grey the 2011 are the same Quality , I get mines on Friday and if they look like the ones you showed I’m returning them no doubt. I prefer quality over quantity any day
my honest opinion, if these shoes was made in America we probably wouldn't have this problem. at this price point these shoes shouldn't have any flaws at all.
Can’t get anyone who wants work though. They all act like they deserve more than they should and work way less than is expected. The real problem is one shoe made in one location and other shoe in another location.
I'm not one to overly scrutinize sneakers (especially from nike lol) and I realize quality control dips when you have big releases like this, but those toeboxes are 1000% unacceptable. For $220, JB/Nike needs to provide a DECENT product atleast. Not perfect. Those toe boxes look like they were made by a 12 year old kid in a home economics class
Copped 3 pairs, and all my pairs have some sort of flaw. 2 of them are pretty decent enough for me to keep them as a double up, but my 3rd pair (which I’m returning) has inconsistent elephant print height and the shoe is completely uneven. Unacceptable Jordan Brand, $220 before tax for terrible quality shoes. They need to get it together RIGHT NOW because next year’s releases are stacked! I will end up passing on shoes next year if the quality is not perfect for the price we pay.
I picked up mine from Hibbett sports off the raffle. I didnt look at both pairs until after this vid. Woooh man I got lucky I guess, both shoes are perfect. Still think the 2018 was best quality and overall look in comparison to 2024
Returned mine as the elephant print was so bad. Some of it was barely there in places, some not at all, some really there. One tongue perforation was angled, one wasn't. I'll stick with my 2018s.
My pair were exactly the same at the toes just not as bad but definitely an off with the print also one of my toe box is not exactly center from looking top down. Definitely some QC issues from JB
Oh hell no brooo ... I was soo close getting myself a pair in store and I guess it was the right move to not get a pair ... I have lost all trust with Nike with all of their bad quality sneakers , it doesnt matter wether its Jordans , Kobes or even AF1s the quality you are getting paired with the prices is unacceptable!
This is the exact reason I just find me a legit seller on eBay that way I can see what I’m buying . Yea It cost a lil more but I rather pay a lil more an get a flawless pair than b pissed off at an inconsistent pair an the one higher an one lower elephant print is one of the main problem with 3s I hate .
I haven't noticed anyone else's pair having such a different shape on the cut of elephant print between the right and left, maybe its an issue they have with the much larger sizes. I'm a 12 and it came out just right for the most part.
that's why i didn't order online and went straight to nike store to get one of these to make sure my pair is spotless. i feel for your pair... looks like there 2 different pair.
Wearing my pair right now.. everything seems all good with mine.. very consistent materials. Last year my gratitude 11s were alil flawed. The left side has slightly larger patent leather.. not too noticeable but bothers me bcuz I kno..
Yea that’s a bad pair to me that toe cap is very bad far as one being too low cut I haven’t seen that so far just elephant prints being mis matched and glue stains well I’ve also seen to different leathers on a pair which is equally bad 😢
First time I was able to walk into a store and buy retro’s I wanted… and I returned them to Shoe Palace 2 days later. Jordan brand quality just isn’t there. I have plenty of shoes and can live without them.
My pair came with the elephant print darker on one shoe than the other. Not a huge deal but can definitely see the difference if you compare them side my side
Got my pair two and my right shoes elephant print was pretty off compared to the left and I mean that in a bad way. Plus the shape of the toe box was less vertical and a minor stitching error as well.
I have the same issue with the elephant print which I may cover on stream. Ima wear em so much tho. Mine isn’t this bad tho. Jeeeesh. This damn near look like different shoes altogether
We are paying $220 plus tax. Everything should be flawless at that price point with a retro cards and thick Nike Air Tag with ⛓️.
That's what I said!
The ‘88s didn’t have a thick Nike tag or chain. These are supposed to resemble them. I was in high school when I had the fire reds. Hang tag was thin just like these and plastic hang tag attachment. Back then, these were $99.99. These were my first pair of AJs. I’ll never forget. Now these joints are over double the price.
We all know how inflation works right? Plus nike is too big to fail. Despite the price hundreds of thousands of pairs sold. So these prices wont go down.
@@TheSmartSneakerhead oh I agree! 100% facts! That was 30 plus years ago. Another 30 years, and I wouldn’t be surprised if the price doubled again with the same QC problems.
@@DMVvsEverybodyMy pairs had the thick tag
Out of all of videos with issues on the Black Cement 3s I finally see the problems you showed them perfectly
I definitely return those and see if I can get another pair
There’s no excuse for this from Jordan Brand. The shoes keep going up incrementally in price and the quality still remains subpar. For $220 plus sales tax the 2024 Black Cement 3’s should be virtually immaculate.
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@@bridaguy does your mommy know you have her phone corny ass lil boy?
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It took me 6 pairs to find 2 pairs that were solid. Such a classic shoe that disappointed due to poor QC issues. For $220, new balance is unmatched.
Yes My size 12 is almost exactly the same with the uneven elephant print. I didn't even notice til you pointed it out
My size 13 was like this i had to return them and get another pair
Now i got to go home and check mine my boy jumpmanbostic know everything u need to know hes my favorite because hes a real OG@@garydavis2733
Had the same issue. Returned them. Got back my money and I’m not buying or looking for a good pair. It’s the end for me. I’m good with the black AMA 3s. Bye bye Nike and Jordan Brand. Step up your game and stop scamming your loyal customers. Reps have better QC in 2024.
I've been buying reps for 3 years and they've always had better qc and materials. They have to so they can stay in business. Nike doesn't care anymore.
My elephant print on the toes was super light on my left shoe and almost not even noticeable, and it was very dark on my right shoe. I took mine back to Nike. My pairs from Footlocker and JD were good. I just feel like for the price point they were asking, they could’ve done better.
Thanks JMB for the honesty, the 2001 BC3 will always be my fav version cuz it's my Grail and I'm happy to own it.
That's funny because some ppl would say those are fakes because of the errors.
Good reps look better and have better QC in 2024 . Shame on you Jordan Brand.
@@pattonPwrReps all day for me
Man, man, man !! I’ve been waiting on this review right here…my favorite shoe and born in 1988 🎉
Always telling it like it is. Respect. You said the 4RMs were worth it so I grabbed a pair and man you were right. Thank you for that.
I grabbed two pairs and both mine are fine. One pair had smoother materials than the other but both matched with no misshaping or flaws
Yeah same everything good on mine but one pair more tumbled than the other on the toe box
I did the same thing. My pair from Snipes is fine, but my other pair from Nike the elephant print on the back of the heel is missing. It’s very noticeably too.
I got a second pair of 11.5's at Champs. Both shoes looked like bananas! The elephant prints were curved. They looked nothing like my Shock Drop pair from SNKRS, which was almost perfect. The right shoe had a vain embossed inprint on the toe box. Hunting for another pair, I tried 4 stores, and each pair of 11.5 was poorly made. JB let us down, especially at $235.18 after taxes.
And prices vary depending on sales tax
$235 after tax $322 after taxes in Canada 🇨🇦
I debated between 11.5 and 12 my normal size, I too noticed the 11.5 looked banana looking while the 12 was super sleek n good
I went in store and bought my pair, because I wanted to check the quality out before buying and I got a very nice pair
Exactly same here gotta mine from footlocker
Thank you JB, if they would've dropped these in 2018, I would've copped these for sure. But because I got the 2018 version, I just couldn't recop the same shoes, even though their are suppose to be OG. I'm a massive collector, but I just couldn't do it. Like always, damm good review! 👍💪🙏
Thank God for Jumpman Bostic
Witnessing greatness, the comparisons are amazing!
One of the most authentic to do it...!
Mine look good besides the elephant print is different like yours...1 pair is darker than the other....but I was 1st in line,1st come 1st serve just so I could pick thru the bunch and they only had 6 pairs size 12 and I went thru all 6 and pick the best...the other 5 all had issues...JB needs to fix this.... especially wit the price being $220....much respect
I returned all 3 pairs ..... I ordered 3 pairs hoping i would get one perfect one and not one! This made me say time to quit! Been buying Jordans for 25 years and im done
Same shit bro - too much money involved to be dealing with this nonsense
Jumpman sounds super disappointed 😂😂
As he should be
Good attitude, good outlook, I really enjoyed your video. I love my BC3s and I’m rocking em right now.
Just something about opening a fresh box of kicks
Thanks for pointing that out OG I have to go check mines now for the flaws I was waiting to see if you had cop the BC3 great videos as always and always honest opinions hope you cop on the Columbia aka legend blue shock drop today
Happy holidays Jumpman Bostic! I got me and my son a pair on release day and the quality is 🔥🔥 I'm glad I got um👌🏾
I doubled up on this shoe, the pair online that i ordered, one shoe was has tumbled leather, the other shoe smooth, you're good for holding onto your shoes, I'm exchanging mine, paying so much for retail shoes that are worse than knock offs are unacceptable!!! Is this what we're doing Jordan brand?! C'mon, if you wanna tarnish the Jordan brand name and legacy, y'all doing an excellent job 👏 providing poor quality, smh btw where did you cop that retro Jordan shirt, looks 🔥
Just got my Nike pair in a couple minutes ago, they both look good and the elephant print match. Still waiting on my pair form undefeated
Congrats 🎉 . Waiting on mind from Nike.
I was waiting for your opinion on the Black Cements! I got my pair in store saturday and they were perfect. I doubled up and got the 2nd pair today, and it has the same issue yours does in this video. I will be returning the second pair and debating to look for a better replacement or just keep my one.
On the pair I got from SNKRS, the shoes themselves are perfectly crafted to the expected OG look and shape but the leather on the left shoe toe box looks grainy compared to the right shoe.
Mine got here today and are flawless. The elephant print is even bold.
For sneakers, especially $200, can't Nike JUST DO BETTER!? Excellent upload my friend. 👊🏾
I still have my 2018 pair and they still look good but I won 🏆 3 pairs but only picked up 1 pair because don't need 3 pairs so I let somebody else grab the other 2 and keep bringing the videos 📹 and many more Blessings and Years to come 🙌!!!
This is unacceptable! Especially for such a hyped release. Thank you for making the video
the elephant print wouldn't bother me but I definitely feel you on the toe cap issue!!!
Forget the shoes we need a retro version of those bags 🔥🔥
They gave me a bad pair at DTLR the tongue was bad, I was one of the first people in the store to pick up my pair so I told them to change my pair so they brought out another pair I was nope can you bring out another pair so I had 3 pairs to choose from, tried to mismatch the best pairs but eventually I ended up with one with smooth leather and another tumbled leather I just gave up and brought it home, next day wasn't satisfied had to go to another DTLR store and finally found a better pair. So I had trouble finding a pair that would make me happy 😅
Mine also the elephant print on one was barely stamped in and the other was very dark and very defined took one back and bought another smh very disappointing Qc it's disgusting ... for that price it's unacceptable. JMB take them back sir !! Do not tolerate your hard earned money being played with for terrible quality
This is exactly why I copped a few pairs so I can get one good pair hopefully
I seen so many people do that buying like 3 or 4 pairs just so they can match the best sneakers an return the rest.....that is RIDICULOUS if I gotta do that just to get one gd pair.....F that
@ it is ridiculous but if they sittin it’s to my benefit to ensure a solid pair
For real.i bought 2 pairs, not because of qc though.wasn't sure if they were gona sell out too quick, so copped 2@user-jd5ls1ro9o
The pair that I got from footlocker was way off with the quality control. I expected the prints not to match and was OK with that but I had the same issue. The print on the toebox is noticeable higher cut than the left shoe. It feels like I paid retail for a b grade. Of course, the only option that they gave me was to return the shoe for a refund, so I'm hoping for a restock in my size so that I can get return these. I'm not even sure that's I'd be able to resell them without taking a loss.
😂😂😂 resell they still in the stores.
My pair came out excellent, I'm really happy with them!
If mine were like this it would be a return and I wouldn’t even buy another pair. I guess I got lucky
😂 same
The most OG shoe reviewed by the most OG reviewer. This kind of confirms that view that left and right shoes are made in totally different places. The height difference of that toe elephant print is crazy and the definition of the elephant print is way off. My pair has some flaws too, but not as pronounced. I guess we scrutinise these pricey classics a lot more than any others.
Great Review my Brother Always a Pleasure in seeing What’s on your Menu I passed on them I’m good with my 2018 Pair plus I got the Red Cement as Well #tfs
I’ve had almost every Jordan ever but never had these..soon as I tried em on I said to myself goodness these are fresh why did I keep u waiting so long im satisfied both my shoes look amazing
Exactly the same as my pair😢. Will see if I can pick up a another pair
The first retro from around 94 or 95, I can't remember, was the best version outside of the 88 pair, in my opinion. I would've sent them back. Your left shoe is cut similar to the 2018 pair. I'm an og to the game just like you. Thanks for the comparison video.
Just to play devil's advocate here, but, the elephant print is cut from a giant piece of leather that is stamped with the design. So every shoe isn't going to have the same thickness and pattern as the next shoe will. But, I know this is pretty much common knowledge, so this is more for the people that don't know.
I will say though, that difference in cut height is insanely noticeable. It makes zero sense on why the recent Cement Grey 3s have a PERFECT low cut on every pair, but when it came to the Black Cement 3s, we get these crazy variations.
Oh, and to add, the 1988 pairs did have variations in elephant print, but, they all had a consistent low cut at the toe. We need JB to bring the craftsmanship back to these pairs.
the excuse of it being cut from a giant piece of leather only works for the pattern, not the thickness, that makes no sense. i don't think it's humans stamping the leather, probably some sort of machine. and if that's the case, i'm sure there is a "pressure setting" which would make the print thickness even on all sheets
@@JohnnyLochness it’s definitely a giant machine that stamps the hides. But I doubt that the pressure isn’t evenly distributed. More than likely, parts of the pattern has thicker lines than other areas. I don’t agree with it, but, it is what it is.
@@AllOutNoobHater ah i see what you're saying. in my mind i was picturing more pressure = deeper puncture, thus creating thicker lines but you could be right and if that's the case this is something so simple that shouldn't have happened lol cause then it just comes down to the pattern design being inconsistent basically
I Appreciate the review but the word of the day is always encouraging. Stay up Solebro! 👊🏾😎
I’m 45 years old. I used to be in the shoe game 20 years ago, and recently got back into it. I’ve grabbed 6 pairs of Jordan’s over the last 4 months…. Man I’m done, for good. These shoes today are trash, I’m sorry y’all, Nike needs to shop for new manufacturers pronto. I’ve had minor issues with all my pairs. I’m stopping buying anything new anymore. I won’t buy again most likely. How this could ever happen is beyond me. With all the fakes and games and this and that, I’m good. Time to move on and find a different avenue. Cya!! Thx for the review boss…
Im LITERALLY the same as you...46 and bought 5 pairs of Jordan's this year after not buying ANY since my 20s as well.
I did NOT get the BlkCemnt3 because of all the videos showing the quality control issues, i wait...if i dont get them, oh well.
Two of the Jordans I bought this year had some small defects: the wolf gray 12 had some glue residue and the outer grain quality was a little better on one shoe than the other. The powder blue 9s i got had slightly darker blue on one shoe and a minor stich that wasnt straight.
Neither pair's defects were really that noticable unless you were really paying attention, even the powder blues being off wasnt bad, but for $200+ each for sneaker models, they need to be A1 quality!
Nike realy needs to investigate their quality control, the blkcemt3 has proven what people have said about the shoes the last couple years.
47. It's heaven.
47 bought up the pairs I couldn't afford in 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th grades. I see they are playing us.
Those laptop bags are dope. Sucks that your pair had a flaw. I got two pair and I’m happy with them.
Order mine on release day hope I get a good pair
Damn that’s rough. Respect tho OG🫡
I personally want to thank you for your review on these shoes. I tripped up on them and then swapped them around to make them even. Although I really enjoyed the word of the day! In my opinion its alright for something’s to be different, therefore if there was no difference how would we know any difference? Thanks once again for sharing your thoughts Peace! 😉👍🏾
That’s extreme JMB, . You’re only person that has to wear. I never return stuff even when should. You keeping ?
Bags are 🔥🔥🔥🔥
I won hobbit sports raffle on black cement. My size 14 pair is in excellent condition. Same aerodynamic shape on each shoe. And my elephant print is good, just a little lighter on the back left than the back right. And absolutely no brush strokes to the naked eye! Thanks Hibbit!
Wow, now I gotta go back and look at mine.
I feel you on the QC JMB …..
Unfortunately and fortunately , on a lot of pairs , the right and left shoe , look just like your right shoe.
I’ve never had a pair of 3s where these problems weren’t present. At this point I just got to rock them for what they are, a nostalgic pair of kicks.
Take them back jump man. That’s to much right there.
😂 good for you for keep buying rubber and cheap leathers.
We all should be ashamed buying from a company that doesnt respect our worth and making them dirt poor people make us shoes to prance around in.
What a terrific way to waste money.
Terrible for $220 go back to $190 at least it was better quality but then again we will keep buying regardless because like diddy we cant stop and wont stop lol.
I know theyre supposed to be closer to the ogs but theres just something about the 01-18s that I like more. Mostly the leather quality and the print
I got the same exact looking pair that you got from shock drop. Look like 2 mismatch shoes. I kept them since this my 2nd pair since ‘88. A little disappointed but happy to have them at the same time. 😜
Great review I need to go back and look at mine now. I think most pairs will have some minor differences. keep them and wear them proud bc most ppl not looking that hard anyway and if they are then they know the 2024s production is sketchy. Tighten up Nike $220 smh
Them 2008 countdown are the best with the elephant print which has a black imprint not grey the 2011 are the same Quality , I get mines on Friday and if they look like the ones you showed I’m returning them no doubt. I prefer quality over quantity any day
my honest opinion, if these shoes was made in America we probably wouldn't have this problem. at this price point these shoes shouldn't have any flaws at all.
Can’t get anyone who wants work though. They all act like they deserve more than they should and work way less than is expected. The real problem is one shoe made in one location and other shoe in another location.
That's why I'm sticking with the double up of the A ma maniere 3. While Nike ✔️ was sleeping 😴
Were made instead of “was made”
Made in America is still hot 🗑
If they were made in usa they’d retail for $600+….
I'm not one to overly scrutinize sneakers (especially from nike lol) and I realize quality control dips when you have big releases like this, but those toeboxes are 1000% unacceptable. For $220, JB/Nike needs to provide a DECENT product atleast. Not perfect. Those toe boxes look like they were made by a 12 year old kid in a home economics class
Copped 3 pairs, and all my pairs have some sort of flaw. 2 of them are pretty decent enough for me to keep them as a double up, but my 3rd pair (which I’m returning) has inconsistent elephant print height and the shoe is completely uneven. Unacceptable Jordan Brand, $220 before tax for terrible quality shoes. They need to get it together RIGHT NOW because next year’s releases are stacked! I will end up passing on shoes next year if the quality is not perfect for the price we pay.
I picked up mine from Hibbett sports off the raffle. I didnt look at both pairs until after this vid. Woooh man I got lucky I guess, both shoes are perfect. Still think the 2018 was best quality and overall look in comparison to 2024
I'm from New Zealand and mine had alot of flaws too. I sent an email yesterday with photographs to where I purchased online from.
One of my sneakers has a brush stroke and tiny paint particles on the black side but the rest of the shoes are flawless.
Mine came inconsistent. I love them. These are my first bred 3's. AJ shows that these are made by humans and inconsistencies are going to happen
Returned mine as the elephant print was so bad. Some of it was barely there in places, some not at all, some really there. One tongue perforation was angled, one wasn't.
I'll stick with my 2018s.
I am buying another pair, hopefully I can get another amazing pair! Jumpman I would return those! If anybody deserves a flawless pair it’s you OG!
It’s unfortunate This is happening to people at this price point on such an iconic shoe and I’m thankful that my pair is pretty much flawless.
Thank you for that message.
Damn, that's bad. Always appreciate your opinion ✌🏼👌🏼
I was so happy for these to release but the quality is sadly not there and should have been for such a shoe.
I grabbed the 2024 pair. I prefer the 2018 model. Has held up in the rotation over the years. Nike Air has started to yellow. Great daily wear.
My pair were exactly the same at the toes just not as bad but definitely an off with the print also one of my toe box is not exactly center from looking top down. Definitely some QC issues from JB
I’m in Pa , Indiana gets pairs out real quick.
I doubled up and both arrive today. Hopefully flawless
Something told me to pass on these. I’ll keep rocking my old pair. 🤦🏽♂️
Oh hell no brooo ... I was soo close getting myself a pair in store and I guess it was the right move to not get a pair ... I have lost all trust with Nike with all of their bad quality sneakers , it doesnt matter wether its Jordans , Kobes or even AF1s the quality you are getting paired with the prices is unacceptable!
This is the exact reason I just find me a legit seller on eBay that way I can see what I’m buying . Yea It cost a lil more but I rather pay a lil more an get a flawless pair than b pissed off at an inconsistent pair an the one higher an one lower elephant print is one of the main problem with 3s I hate .
I just had to return two pairs of Olive 9s before I got a decent pair on the third attempt!
I’m about 4 pairs in and still havent found two that matched. Got one more coming in before I give up and just wear the best pair.
I haven't noticed anyone else's pair having such a different shape on the cut of elephant print between the right and left, maybe its an issue they have with the much larger sizes. I'm a 12 and it came out just right for the most part.
I got lucky with my pair. My elephant print is even and has equal definition
I bought a pair size 11 Sunday at Footlocker. Zero issues .
that's why i didn't order online and went straight to nike store to get one of these to make sure my pair is spotless. i feel for your pair... looks like there 2 different pair.
Wearing my pair right now.. everything seems all good with mine.. very consistent materials.
Last year my gratitude 11s were alil flawed. The left side has slightly larger patent leather.. not too noticeable but bothers me bcuz I kno..
Yea that’s a bad pair to me that toe cap is very bad far as one being too low cut I haven’t seen that so far just elephant prints being mis matched and glue stains well I’ve also seen to different leathers on a pair which is equally bad 😢
First time I was able to walk into a store and buy retro’s I wanted… and I returned them to Shoe Palace 2 days later. Jordan brand quality just isn’t there. I have plenty of shoes and can live without them.
My pair came with the elephant print darker on one shoe than the other. Not a huge deal but can definitely see the difference if you compare them side my side
Mines Are The Damn Near Exactly The Same As Yours
Got my pair two and my right shoes elephant print was pretty off compared to the left and I mean that in a bad way. Plus the shape of the toe box was less vertical and a minor stitching error as well.
I have the same issue with the elephant print which I may cover on stream. Ima wear em so much tho. Mine isn’t this bad tho. Jeeeesh. This damn near look like different shoes altogether
You said that right after I typed this comment.
Oh wow that front they absolutely would be going back no way I would keep them 🫣
They give us what we want finally and then they fuck it up, terribly.
I returned my shock drop pair yesterday and ordered another pair on StockX. If they dont look right again im passing on these