Ordered my pair last week (1/2) from JD Sports in-store with help from an associate who used their scanner tool. Weren't online yet but they were in their system. Got them this past Tuesday and they are FANTASTIC! The leather is great, but the Hot Lava pair has a bit softer leather. As a lifelong sneaker head (I'm 48) and avid tennis player since I was 12 (watching Agassi in 1988 with the long hair before the ATC IIs came out) these shoes are more important than any Jordan release. Can't wait for the next pair to come out, the Clay/Tart color that MacEnroe wore. 👍
After reviewing Nike's AO collection... they should be releasing some of the Agassi clothing along with these... I want denim tennis shorts for summer... those crazy polos... bring them back Nike.
@@TianTianLumpia I was in 6th or 7th grade(forget if it was ‘91 or ‘92) when those released and my buddy who was a really good tennis player came to school in them. They definitely made an impression, but I refused to get them, cause I wasn’t a tennis player and back then you’d be a poser if you wore something like that, but didn’t play. My how times have changed. Kids who never skated in their life, but own every SB that drops
@@atamagashock At the same time, what if you played basketball and decided to wear the Air Tech Challenge 3? They look good on basketball courts (especially indoor courts).
I didn’t even know these were coming out. I walked by them at the mall last weekend and they just so happened to have my size. I love them. Still have my old Hot Lavas from a few years ago. This sneaker is one of my alltime favorite silhouettes🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
This is episode is such a treat! The cold open is such a good move. I always enjoy content when it feels so personal, or like I'm just discussing interests intensely with friends. A bit longer runtime than the usual too, me likey 😤👌 I'm pretty neurotic about keeping my pairs clean but i gotta say pre-vintaged is my jam, so glad I got into sneakers at a time when it's the thing.
“Barbie would be tip toeing her ass outta here” lmao such a great bit! Great review. I’m so happy with the hot lava. Had I missed on those, I would’ve picked these up. First QOTD: I like when my wear of the shoes ages the shoe. Though you brought up a good point about pre aged treatment. Second QOTD answered by my 8 year old: Clone troopers all the way!
I remember when these were introduced, as a youngster attending middle school in the '90's. I believe they were originally released as Andre Agassi's signature shoe. Fun fact: Paula Abdul wore a pair of these in a photo as well. I had a crush on her and that made these shoes even cooler.
Great intro, great video and great QOTD: Clone Troopers are the best, no doubt at all, but the first armor was weird IMO, didn't look cool as a mandalorian armor despite the design cues on it. Second CT armor was way better and made them look better.
Just for narrow-footers, going a full-size down still fits just fine! They only had a size 8.5 at my local JDs, and I'm a 9.5, and it still fits fine! QotD answer: Definitely Clonetroopers.
These retros remind me of being a kid and remembering them looking dirty all the time. When kids wore them till they fell apart. Star Wars troopers question, I would choose the clone troopers. I agree with Chris, design wise, the first order troopers had the coolest looking helmets but the clones were supposed to be the best. Captain Phasma had the best trooper looking uniform (IMO) with the chrome set up.
Real beauties!!! Both pairs are awesome, the Tech Challenge II was an instant classic, right when it released, I can't remember a more hyped shoe back then, not even Jordans had such impact in 1990.
My opinion on pre-vintage is much like yours Chris. I try and keep em crispy white as long as I can. With the pre-vintage, I don't have to worry so much and that takes some anxiety away...especially because I have two tiny children that step on my feet ALL the time. The pink ones look nice, but I'm all in on the Hot Lava pair. I like the pink pair, but I love that Hot Lava is its own unique color that you don't see all that often.
I personally love the colours - bone, sail, pale ivory, cream. Adds character to a shoe. Same thing when an old sign has some rust and bullet holes in it, Character.
Clone troopers. Mandolorians, nuff said. Probably why Jango was chosen to clone because the Mandolorians fought toe to toe with the Jedi. Like the hot lava colorway better but these are still cool. I don’t care if they previntaged or not. Great review, and hope you hit on the Kobe V’s if you wanted em.
I ordered my pair from jd the other day! Went a full size up as the air trainer 1 fit me a tad snug a half size up, so I feel a full size up will give me that space I need!
I got the hot lava pair when they came back out several months ago, and my racer pink pair just arrived today. I ordered my pair from Champs sports they got arrived quickly in about 2 days.
2:44 same thing happened to me with early pairs of kids black cat 3s from Nordstrom. Showed up with Nike shipping labels. And UPS app said it was shipped from Nike.
Hi Wear Testers, greetings from Greece!!!I just bought a pair of Air Jordan black cement 3,and i have one question:is it ok if i play basketball once in a while with the Air Jordan black cement 3,or the shoes its not for basketball?I appreciate if you answer my question... keep the good job, i follow your work!!😊😊😊
Man that reference to timbalands made me chock on my vape 😂. These sneaks are pure money ngl. And I hate durabuck because it’s not durable enough, that material should at th very least outlive the outsole. Clone troopers are warriors their training program is gruelling also so you know they have your back.
As always, great content! These shoes are so fire, but I don’t see them on any websites / apps? Did they already sell out? As for your question, it’s Clone Troopers all the way. There is even an episode of the Rebels series where the older Captain Rex says something about the clone troopers being superior in training and armament to storm troopers, I think. I would agree!
I got my pair last Friday - love them !! The arch feel is amazing on this shoe I’m not even saving this shoe I’m wearing it out .. col tidbit the main guys had these in the movie Snack Shack they buy them with there beer profits
I agree with you this is the best retro they’re making right now. I can’t wait for tarts and pixels. Now can we get ATC IVs with the same care please Nike?
Situational for me when it comes to anxiety level for keeping clean shoes. If I care too much I just won’t rock the pair until I care less or just wear em for chill events. Prefer to keep dope pairs on ice for a few years anyway
QOTD: Not a Star Wars guy. I'll take storm troopers, because I've heard of them. QOTD 2: I don't want my shoes pre-vintaged, but I do prefer the look of shoes that have been worn. I am, and have been for about 20 years, thoroughly over the "fresh out the box" trend. I'm wearing my Black Cement 3s and Bred Reimagined 4s hard this winter so that they'll look good and used for the summer. Spiritually the Air Tech Challenge 2 has always been like an Air Jordan 3 1/2 to me. I feel it has clear and equal influence from both the Air Jordan 3 and 4. Design-wise, if a shoe occupies that space then, now, or any other time, that's a pretty attractive sneaker. Glad to see they did these right. Thanks for the review! I give this video 8 thumbs up for Agassi's 8 Grand Slam titles. See you in the comments on the next one.
Neurotic and clean here. Give my shoes a quick wipe down and check for any scuffs r damage that can be taken care of. Only takes me a few minutes every day, but my shoes look really damn clean all the time.
I mistakenly had a pair of these back in the day cuz my mom got em for me when she was supposed to get the challenge 3’s but didn’t know the difference. It was all good tho cuz I was a big Agassi fan back then 😂
Yeah I ordered my pair off finish line like Tuesday and haven't received them yet SO BRUH I REALLY PRECIATE CHA FOR SHOWING THIS SHOE BECAUSE I WAS WONDERING IF THESE WERE GONNA BE TRASH OR WHAT
I think the previous release with the black parts looks better. Didn’t realise these were two different original colourways until further into the video, weird that they released two that are so similar, although I guess Jordans were and still are similar in that aspect. For the first QOTD, I tend to just let my shoes get messed up eventually, but I keep them on ice far too long, so many pairs I’ve never worn (sorry 😬). Second QOTD, clone troopers for sure
Can’t see any release info for Europe/UK, might have to take a trip ✈️ 🇺🇸 as I love these, more than the Hot Lava. Would like to see the Kumquat or Pixel Court too
subtle tanning on some parts of the outsole or even just the laces gives you options, the hot lavas were a huge disappointment IMHO… I can’t even look at them without disgust. Are the racer pink or tarts more sail or the same vomit as on the hot lavas?
Allll kinds of stuff to get into here haha. I'd prefer crispy, but I'm not mad a pre-vintage when it's done like these and the white/Cement 3's from last year. As for the Stormtroopers, I think I'm kinda with Chris. Clone Troopers, with First Order troopers a close 2nd. OG Stormtroopers are useless. 😂
Clonetroopers all day, especially if I'm a part of The Bad Batch. I'm indifferent on the pre-aged vs not when it comes to shoes since the depends on the model and colorway. The Air Tech Challenge looks great pre-aged. My Black Cemeent 3s? I'll be kinda said when they start to yellow. 😬
One thing about fake vintage is that PU and EVA age better nowadays, not yellowing as much or as quickly as it used to thanks to additives. I have several sneakers that are around 10 years that do have dirty outsoles but not at all yellow. The oldest shoes I still have are a pair of Vans (Vans Rowley) that are from 2006 and they are just slightly yellow at the bottom edge. Yellow to me just look like "hey I just found these in the attic where they have been for 40 years!". I don't even think outsoles made in the 80s or 90s turned yellow within 5-10 years but I was too young then to remember. To me it's weird to want your shoes to look like they are 30 years or older.
Ordered my pair last week (1/2) from JD Sports in-store with help from an associate who used their scanner tool. Weren't online yet but they were in their system. Got them this past Tuesday and they are FANTASTIC! The leather is great, but the Hot Lava pair has a bit softer leather. As a lifelong sneaker head (I'm 48) and avid tennis player since I was 12 (watching Agassi in 1988 with the long hair before the ATC IIs came out) these shoes are more important than any Jordan release. Can't wait for the next pair to come out, the Clay/Tart color that MacEnroe wore. 👍
@@06VistaBlueGT1 oh I’m keeping my eyes peeled for those as well! If they are anything like the previous two release I’m gonna be so happy lol
@dukestarfighter And don't forget the Pixels are also dropping the fall. 👍
@@06VistaBlueGT1 now you’re just talking dirty lol that’s awesome those are coming back as well! Hopefully they are all made the same as these
These aren't more important than no Jordan lol😂 You forget Jordan made Nike the #1 sneaker brand in the world
I feel the same way with kobes
I like when they aren't previntaged because I get to experience them new and frosty and as they age I get to appreciate them looking worn.
After reviewing Nike's AO collection... they should be releasing some of the Agassi clothing along with these... I want denim tennis shorts for summer... those crazy polos... bring them back Nike.
I have the older green pair, very comfortable and there is zero chance I hurt my ankle in them.
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The neon yellow Air Tech Challenge 3 is my favorite Nike Tennis shoes.
@@TianTianLumpia I was in 6th or 7th grade(forget if it was ‘91 or ‘92) when those released and my buddy who was a really good tennis player came to school in them. They definitely made an impression, but I refused to get them, cause I wasn’t a tennis player and back then you’d be a poser if you wore something like that, but didn’t play. My how times have changed. Kids who never skated in their life, but own every SB that drops
@@atamagashock At the same time, what if you played basketball and decided to wear the Air Tech Challenge 3? They look good on basketball courts (especially indoor courts).
Beautiful! Im waiting on the Clay Blue version. Can't wait!
I didn’t even know these were coming out. I walked by them at the mall last weekend and they just so happened to have my size. I love them. Still have my old Hot Lavas from a few years ago. This sneaker is one of my alltime favorite silhouettes🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Stealth copped these from JD. I actually like the color blocking of the Racer Pink over the Lavas.
This is episode is such a treat! The cold open is such a good move. I always enjoy content when it feels so personal, or like I'm just discussing interests intensely with friends. A bit longer runtime than the usual too, me likey 😤👌
I'm pretty neurotic about keeping my pairs clean but i gotta say pre-vintaged is my jam, so glad I got into sneakers at a time when it's the thing.
Intro is epic, referring to the clean and crispy or dirty and beat up👊🏿
Man this was my shoe of the year!!! Dope video I did a review but I got a long way to go before I’m on this level lol dope video as always fam
That intro was the most fun, I swear 😂😂
Seeing Chris get excited for one of his favorite Nikes is always a fun time!
@ 1000%! One of the best Nikes of all time!
I'm glad they're doing more tennis retros instead of just basketball and running
“Barbie would be tip toeing her ass outta here” lmao such a great bit! Great review. I’m so happy with the hot lava. Had I missed on those, I would’ve picked these up. First QOTD: I like when my wear of the shoes ages the shoe. Though you brought up a good point about pre aged treatment. Second QOTD answered by my 8 year old: Clone troopers all the way!
I’m a fan of the Storm Troopers because I grew up on them. And their absolute incompetence was the perfect comedic relief in the original films.
Missed out on the Hot Lava's, doubled up on these. They're soooo good.
I remember when these were introduced, as a youngster attending middle school in the '90's. I believe they were originally released as Andre Agassi's signature shoe. Fun fact: Paula Abdul wore a pair of these in a photo as well. I had a crush on her and that made these shoes even cooler.
Great Intro, Nightwings!
Those are right up my alley!! Love vintage Silhouettes and Fair price range also.
Great intro, great video and great QOTD: Clone Troopers are the best, no doubt at all, but the first armor was weird IMO, didn't look cool as a mandalorian armor despite the design cues on it. Second CT armor was way better and made them look better.
Just for narrow-footers, going a full-size down still fits just fine! They only had a size 8.5 at my local JDs, and I'm a 9.5, and it still fits fine!
QotD answer: Definitely Clonetroopers.
These retros remind me of being a kid and remembering them looking dirty all the time. When kids wore them till they fell apart.
Star Wars troopers question, I would choose the clone troopers. I agree with Chris, design wise, the first order troopers had the coolest looking helmets but the clones were supposed to be the best. Captain Phasma had the best trooper looking uniform (IMO) with the chrome set up.
Real beauties!!! Both pairs are awesome, the Tech Challenge II was an instant classic, right when it released, I can't remember a more hyped shoe back then, not even Jordans had such impact in 1990.
I was just looking for a pair of these to cop like 2 data ago. Had no idea they re-released
Take that for data
Love the shoes, and I'm here for the pre-vintaged look!
My opinion on pre-vintage is much like yours Chris. I try and keep em crispy white as long as I can. With the pre-vintage, I don't have to worry so much and that takes some anxiety away...especially because I have two tiny children that step on my feet ALL the time. The pink ones look nice, but I'm all in on the Hot Lava pair. I like the pink pair, but I love that Hot Lava is its own unique color that you don't see all that often.
These are so sick. Love the review
I personally love the colours - bone, sail, pale ivory, cream. Adds character to a shoe. Same thing when an old sign has some rust and bullet holes in it, Character.
These are awesome. I grabbed a pair 17 years ago and they are still alive
Clone troopers. Mandolorians, nuff said. Probably why Jango was chosen to clone because the Mandolorians fought toe to toe with the Jedi. Like the hot lava colorway better but these are still cool. I don’t care if they previntaged or not. Great review, and hope you hit on the Kobe V’s if you wanted em.
Pre vintage for me. I too agree that the pressure of keeping shoes clean is brutal.
I also like the clone troopers the best.
Hope you guys are staying safe out there with those wildfires!!! Love from NYC
I got a pair of the 2024 Hot Lavas, and I’m looking forward to getting these in too! Thanks for the review!
looks sick! poss might grab
Can't wait for these ones!
Yessir! 👍🏼 . Talk about starting the new year off with a bang…. These are classics but, I passed. 🙃
Hoping to grab one. Missed out on the Lava.
Im finally getting a pair of Aggasi's! Great summer colorway at that.
I ordered my pair from jd the other day! Went a full size up as the air trainer 1 fit me a tad snug a half size up, so I feel a full size up will give me that space I need!
for the algo, Nike has come to terms with themselves, love to see it
Gotta agree with Chris, Clone troopers all day! Storm troopers were SO bad! But First Order troopers have the best look!
I got the hot lava pair when they came back out several months ago, and my racer pink pair just arrived today. I ordered my pair from Champs sports they got arrived quickly in about 2 days.
2:44 same thing happened to me with early pairs of kids black cat 3s from Nordstrom. Showed up with Nike shipping labels. And UPS app said it was shipped from Nike.
Hi Wear Testers, greetings from Greece!!!I just bought a pair of Air Jordan black cement 3,and i have one question:is it ok if i play basketball once in a while with the Air Jordan black cement 3,or the shoes its not for basketball?I appreciate if you answer my question... keep the good job, i follow your work!!😊😊😊
Man that reference to timbalands made me chock on my vape 😂. These sneaks are pure money ngl. And I hate durabuck because it’s not durable enough, that material should at th very least outlive the outsole. Clone troopers are warriors their training program is gruelling also so you know they have your back.
When does the blue and orange pair come out?
I missed on the hot lava glad I was able to grab these I need to go back and get the hot lavas and BC3
Hot Lava's are under retail right now, glad that I just grabbed my pair.
I need these so awesome
These were women's version of Andre Agassi's Air Tech Challenge II. Andre wore these shoes back in late 80's.
Missed the Hot Lava drop but got on Twitter last week and seen these dropped on Finish Line…….INSTANT COP
I canceled my order, I’d love the hot lava way more but missed out😊
@ Hot Lava were gone instantly lol waited all summer for that drop
I’m hoping they drop the Black & Volt ones.
As always, great content! These shoes are so fire, but I don’t see them on any websites / apps? Did they already sell out? As for your question, it’s Clone Troopers all the way. There is even an episode of the Rebels series where the older Captain Rex says something about the clone troopers being superior in training and armament to storm troopers, I think. I would agree!
Got the hot lavas so 🔥, definitely going to try to get them 🔥💯
I've always liked this model. I like the hot lava or the neon green ones though.
As far as QOTD... Clone troopers all the way!
im in the midle i love pre vintage. idont really like my shoe looks white - white, but for some shoe with black acent i love when they look clean
I got my pair last Friday - love them !! The arch feel is amazing on this shoe I’m not even saving this shoe I’m wearing it out .. col tidbit the main guys had these in the movie Snack Shack they buy them with there beer profits
Mine are on the way from Foot Locker. Interested in setting these next to the Hot Lava’s.
Clone Troopers all day every day!
I like both.
Don't hate the pre vintage but I can break in my own shoes just fine. The Tech Challenge 2 aka Air Agassi's is a top 7 shoe for me
"when you wear it, it's just party" 🎉🎉🎉
That's how I heard it and I'm sticking with it
I agree with you this is the best retro they’re making right now. I can’t wait for tarts and pixels.
Now can we get ATC IVs with the same care please Nike?
Nice video 😁
The Hot Lava Pair was impossible to get in Germany. So I am super hyped for this drop. Fingers crossed
They should release one that you can actually play tennis in
First order troopers looked so cool
This look cool , I like the colorways
Situational for me when it comes to anxiety level for keeping clean shoes. If I care too much I just won’t rock the pair until I care less or just wear em for chill events. Prefer to keep dope pairs on ice for a few years anyway
First comment.. hope you will review the kobe 5 year of mamba "eggplant"
QOTD: Not a Star Wars guy. I'll take storm troopers, because I've heard of them.
QOTD 2: I don't want my shoes pre-vintaged, but I do prefer the look of shoes that have been worn. I am, and have been for about 20 years, thoroughly over the "fresh out the box" trend. I'm wearing my Black Cement 3s and Bred Reimagined 4s hard this winter so that they'll look good and used for the summer.
Spiritually the Air Tech Challenge 2 has always been like an Air Jordan 3 1/2 to me. I feel it has clear and equal influence from both the Air Jordan 3 and 4. Design-wise, if a shoe occupies that space then, now, or any other time, that's a pretty attractive sneaker. Glad to see they did these right.
Thanks for the review! I give this video 8 thumbs up for Agassi's 8 Grand Slam titles. See you in the comments on the next one.
I like both. I copped both
I've been patiently waiting to get both pairs for retail or less
Neurotic and clean here. Give my shoes a quick wipe down and check for any scuffs r damage that can be taken care of. Only takes me a few minutes every day, but my shoes look really damn clean all the time.
2013 hot lava ones were quite good too
This video might make me want them
Im that guy that tries my best to keep my shoes clean...i clean them before i leave the house and clean them again when i put them away
Still waiting for Flight 89 High OG retro 😭
I mistakenly had a pair of these back in the day cuz my mom got em for me when she was supposed to get the challenge 3’s but didn’t know the difference. It was all good tho cuz I was a big Agassi fan back then 😂
Yeah I ordered my pair off finish line like Tuesday and haven't received them yet SO BRUH I REALLY PRECIATE CHA FOR SHOWING THIS SHOE BECAUSE I WAS WONDERING IF THESE WERE GONNA BE TRASH OR WHAT
I think the previous release with the black parts looks better. Didn’t realise these were two different original colourways until further into the video, weird that they released two that are so similar, although I guess Jordans were and still are similar in that aspect. For the first QOTD, I tend to just let my shoes get messed up eventually, but I keep them on ice far too long, so many pairs I’ve never worn (sorry 😬). Second QOTD, clone troopers for sure
Can’t see any release info for Europe/UK, might have to take a trip ✈️ 🇺🇸 as I love these, more than the Hot Lava. Would like to see the Kumquat or Pixel Court too
subtle tanning on some parts of the outsole or even just the laces gives you options, the hot lavas were a huge disappointment IMHO… I can’t even look at them without disgust.
Are the racer pink or tarts more sail or the same vomit as on the hot lavas?
Allll kinds of stuff to get into here haha. I'd prefer crispy, but I'm not mad a pre-vintage when it's done like these and the white/Cement 3's from last year.
As for the Stormtroopers, I think I'm kinda with Chris. Clone Troopers, with First Order troopers a close 2nd. OG Stormtroopers are useless. 😂
My Foot Locker pair also came from Nike. I've had a few Foot Locker buys come from Nike. Weird.
Almost every single day 👍🏼
That’s why I buy so many used shoes. I don’t feel like I’m messing up something so brand new.
The “Help me, I’m poor” took me out
Clonetroopers all day, especially if I'm a part of The Bad Batch. I'm indifferent on the pre-aged vs not when it comes to shoes since the depends on the model and colorway. The Air Tech Challenge looks great pre-aged. My Black Cemeent 3s? I'll be kinda said when they start to yellow. 😬
First Order armor with clone trooper skills
What year is that ‘Do it right’ ad from?
Is this model also affiliated with Andre Agassi or is it just the other Hot Lava colorway?
The Tech Challenge series is his signature shoe line.
do the velvet brown TS👀
I need these for sure lol
One thing about fake vintage is that PU and EVA age better nowadays, not yellowing as much or as quickly as it used to thanks to additives. I have several sneakers that are around 10 years that do have dirty outsoles but not at all yellow. The oldest shoes I still have are a pair of Vans (Vans Rowley) that are from 2006 and they are just slightly yellow at the bottom edge. Yellow to me just look like "hey I just found these in the attic where they have been for 40 years!". I don't even think outsoles made in the 80s or 90s turned yellow within 5-10 years but I was too young then to remember. To me it's weird to want your shoes to look like they are 30 years or older.
God I want them but they really just make me want the hot lava pair more 😂
Clone Troopers specifically the Bad Batch 🔥🔥🔥💀💀💀☠️☠️☠️
Got my Racer Pink last week from JD. Now I wish I could find a Hot Lava in an 11.5 or 12 without selling a kidney.
3:03 Drop shipping agreement?
Can you please review the kobe v protro eggplant year of the mamba
🔥🔥🔥
I really want a pair of hot lavas, but they’re just too dang expensive in my size
"These look like f'kn Timberland's dude, like the toes is hideous" I feel violated!