To prevent any regrets going forward, I have a few “ground” rules in place that I recommend considering: 1. Only one colour-way of each sneaker; very tough pill to swallow with some silhouettes, but you will always end up wearing your favourite, and it promotes variety in your collection! 2. Don’t over-saturate the same style of sneaker; for example, I overdid it with the chunky metallic silver runners recently, and over half of them I never wore! 3. The “return” rule; once purchased, I won’t wear the shoe until it’s outside of the returns window. This removes the dopamine hit of instant gratification, and gives you time to think about whether you actually want to keep them. ✌🏼
I can't say I always follow 1 or 2 but number 3 I end up doing as I have a one shoe per season rule (which I usually break) but I end up with lots of shoes on ice waiting to be put on, I have the lost and founds, supreme Sbs, Asics hidden NYC & joefreshgood 9060s waiting to be worn out
1. Buying into hype sneakers. 2. Buying too many GRs 3. Buying too many of the same model but just switching out the colorway. 4. Getting addicted to all the releases, while taking all the Ls. 5. Buying more than 10 pair. I have 80 and I think that's reasonable 😅. Sheesh. Bonus....Buying all these sneakers and realizing I need to buy tshirts, socks, pants and shorts to make everything come together and make everything flow. That's my top 5 sneaker mistakes in general.
My regrets are 1. Spending too much on resale when I first started collecting 2. Not trying on a specific style before I tried buying it on resale and finding that it doesn't fit 3. Buying hype shoes that I'm not really excited about 4. Buying too many of a similar colorway
lol my regret is going to hard when I first started back collecting, once I had my own money . Before it was my mother buying so I was limited lol . But after a year or so of working, I bought the black cat 4s . And 4 years later I collected way more than i should have . Wishing I would’ve took my time and been more selective. Maybe I was little greedy . But live and learn. Majority of us gotta learn trail and error anyways, we be young and think we know everything.
i hear ya brother. but its good to reflect on the past and learn from mistakes. it takes a bit of experience to be able to identify that one's own actions may be wrong (and also researching and knowledge). in my case i regret buying so many heavy and sturdy air maxes when started collecting, instead of having done a bit more research and bought more new balances or asics. cheers
Man, I feel everything you said. We’re on the same page. Kith samba preorder, AJ4 collecting dust, pointless shoes on sale, VANS lol. We are all trying to fine tune our sneaker style but killing our wallets on the way there.
I boutht both, but when I put my hands on the military blue I feel deceptioned with the low quality also stains on the toe and decided to return inmediatly, now Im glad about that.
My regret isn’t for a specific pair per se but to buy multiple colorways that are pretty similar. I’m at a point where I have too many pairs for me to wear regularly so trying to be a bit better on my choices. I also don’t trade much and if a pair has minimal trade value, I’d rather keep them as I like most of the pairs I have.
Same. Being fully into adulthood doesn't really leave me many opportunities to wear all of my sneakers. I hover between 40 and 50 for the past few years after keeping 100+ in years prior. I'd like to have 25 pair or less. Really 10-12 pair would be perfect. Not sure how to do that just yet.
Great concept for a video , overpaid for the SBB 3.0 in 2020-21 during the Jordan 1 hype because I thought they would skyrocket like the first 2 SBB. That’s when I learned Patent leather Jordan 1’s never go crazy on the resell market.
That's a good pair. You seem like the type to move on from kicks but I assume wrong. I still my my Adidas Rom white leather red stripes gum bottom sole. They don't make rom anymore. I found an older pair mint at a goodwill a decade ago, my best friend and I would sneaker shop at ross in the era and I got him into kicks because the stuff on clearance was good. NB made in us adidas gazelle, de la dunk etc. So before he moved he wanted to trade all of the shoes I got him into for the pair of Rom as he preferred simple shoes over air maxes, dunks and jordans. So I made the trade so he didn't have to travel with 40 pairs of shoes. He was still hard on shoes and wore em into the ground. A dog chewed the tongue off. The shoes I got from him??? I still have em all minty. 😂
Good points Josh! I definitely have done many similar mistakes as sneaker collector. Especially buying something what is on sale and I kinda like but not sure about. Infact atm that kind of sneakers for me are AF1 linen, J1 low shadow and that J1 low ’85 neutral grey. All of those are on sale and I’m thinking about buying because of that, but don’t really need them. Some of the purchases I regret buying mainly only because of sale price are J2 white cement, J5 shattered, J1 mid brown elephant. Also kinda regret buying J3 fear and J4 bred reimagined. Even when they are great sneakers, the colorways in those really does not suit my style well. So buying only because of sale price or hype are the most common ways for me to regret it later on.. Thanks Josh for always well done and informative reviews. I have also US11 sized feet and have used your size and sneaker recommendations successfully many times 🙂. One of the most recent pickups from your video was that Adidas Gazelle indoor Size? exclusive pair in blue color, it is very nice in hand. 👍🏼
My only regret was buying so man sneakers for resale from 2018-2022. Ive been rocking Js practically my whole life but mostly since 2001 (6th grade), I took a break from Js from 2008-2017. Got back in the game and tried to buy everything I missed out on. I am still open to resale but only if it's 20% or less above retail and I have 2 grails left.
Love your honesty. You mentioned the mistake of getting a shoe because it's a good sale but sometimes I'll be waiting on a shoe to go on sale and then it does and I still don't pull the trigger which is an answer in itself. Only own one Vans I liked the model that's like a hi top with the zipper in the back but those aren't popular. I passed on both of those 4's more because of aesthetics than lack of comfort
Solid tips. I also bought the AJ1 low 85 neutral gray on sale too. Future me would likely regret not buying them now haha. I have been buying significantly less than I have the previous 5 years.
I completely agree with you as you get older you want comfortable hype sneakers like New Balances for example. I used to not care about comfort during my younger stage
I only buy shoes I fall in love with at first sight. Anything I hesitate to like I pass on them. I still have my jordan MB 4 on ice. Debating on selling them at this point. I really love the bred reimagined though.
I agree Josh by the time we get the shoes we might not like them anymore and the no return policy is wack! But despite all that I still preordered them ALD 860v2s 😅! I also don’t like my shoes looking too dirty I typically throw them away or give them away as I fall out of love with them once they get dirty!
You can always lock your credit cards. Most credit card issuers have that feature. That way, your preorder will be cancelled in terms of being declined.
Yeah, it's a getting old thing. I'm the same way, my shoes I wear more are more comfortable. Shoes I wear most are Nike Presto React, Nike Volmero 5s, Nike Flex, and Nike Infiniti Run.
A bit of an opposite experience for me with the industrial blues, very comfortable for me HOWEVER, the wet cements, super uncomfortable, destroying my small toe, considering returning they are so bad
I definitely regret buying the 85 neutral gray’s also and wish I would’ve gone for the pair that released in 2021. Not a fan of the shape and feel underfoot.
my biggest sneaker regrets is buying too many of the same silhouette in different colorways AND buying sneakers that don't fit - even if they are 1/2 - 1 size too big or small I know I'll always regret it and end up not reaching for them!
IMO nobody buys Jordan 4s for comfort. It’s the silhouette itself and the nostalgia it brings when you wear them. I’m not a huge collector, but I do have a couple of regrets: I got sucked into the SB hype and bought the adobe SB’s. They kill my feet! This was a grt video!!
Excellent video, I'm glad I passed on the military Blues, I got a pair in hand and the quality was so bad I sold them, so glad I bought the Lapiz Lazuli after you hyping them, they're my most comfy shoe, took a while to find the right fits for them and I also I didn't lace through the tongue until last week and it kept slipping but now their solidly in my rotation and I adore them.
Peace! I do pre-orders...customs. it's definitely a lifestyle in itself but I'm content waiting. For the kith preoder... I feel you. I wasn't aware of the wear and tear look. I bought a Xmas pair and regret this preorder the same realization.
I stopped buying Jordans years ago something wasnt right with me wanting the same shoes as elementary and middle school kids because of a trend ... as you get older comfort is def more important ..I always use to go to the outlets buy (mostly 90s basketball shoes) on sale just to make my collection bigger now days I always research a shoe on youtube to make sure it has comfort if not count me out my biggest shoe regret was probably the dt max 96 before this release very uncomfy
Definitely think variety is important in the collection. Those MB4’s are chefs kiss but I wear them once every maybe 2 weeks, same with my reimagined breds. And they hit every time. That being said, NB for comfort every other day! 🤝🏽
I’ve learned my lesson with Jordan’s. I’m good on 95% on them. I stick with dunk SBs… way better materials, concepts, colorways, collabs and more comfortable. Plus you rarely see anyone with them on feet unlike Jordan’s.
My sneaker regrets: 1. Buying hype/hard to get sneakers just because I caught a restock or early pair in store/online. If it wasnt worth trying on release day and if it wasnt on my radar then i dont need it and i usually end up selling or returning these purchases anyway. 2. Breaking my personal sneaker rules/preferences for releases that I like. For example, I dont like sneakers with all white or mostly white bottoms and i dont like buying sneakers that require ke to buy more clothes to wear them. They need to already go with a a decent amount of clothes i already have with few exceptions. 3. Also buying sneakers just because they are on sale.
the quality on my 2024 militarys seem a lot different to yours? ive worn mine almost everyday since release and ive got 0 creasing or warping of the shoe so far. Does anyone know why they could be different?
I regret buying all my Jordan and Nike sneakers. Lack of comfort and quality. I stopped buying Jordan 10 years ago and I still regret buying them to this day.I'm against the rule of one colourway only per pair. A pair like NB 992 or 993 is so much better than anything else that I thank myself everytime I wear them
Yea I agree. I’m in my 30s now and I got rid of half my Jordan collection slowly transitioning into new balance sneakers . I only keep my Jordan 1’s 3’s 4’s and 11’s, but I think I finally grew up a little. I became what I thought would never happen as a sneaker head 😂
I'm in the same boat with military blues. I was not feeling the blue/grey leather colour. But the materials are better than fire reds and they are not that comfy.
This whole pre-order thing is going to end up like all other collector culture seens... they turn into scams and get heavily abused... like stated we know these are interest free loans, which is crazy enough already, but, if they do any changes or the company goes bankrupt, your out of luck on your investment. We need to not support pre release purchases, it never ends in a positive light.
One thing I’m guilty of is buying because “the leather is buttery” I feel compelled to buy the ones with the premium materials when I really don’t need them. Also, I started this year seeing how far under retail I could pay for them but now I have a bunch of sneakers that I won’t wear more than a couple of times - if that
Someone needs to invent a crepe cleaner for that midsole. I have the Kith Clark’s 8th street Sanfords but I barely wear them because the midsole is getting too dirty.
BRO YOUR KILLING IT WITH THE NEW "NO CAP LOOK" . VERY HANDSOME. ALSO BRILLIANT VIDEO YET AGAIN, PLEASE KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK. GOD BLESS AND TAKE CARE. LOVE FROM LONDON UK ✌💙. P. S. 100% AGREE ABOUT THE MILITARY 4'S, BORDERLINE CRIMINAL FROM JORDAN. HEARTBREAKING 💔.
Did you end up selling the Kithmas Samba? I'm pretty sure I remember you hit on those. I actually hit on them as well but i've kept them on ice. It's a super nice shoe but seeing your video now has me wondering if it's in my best interest to part with them.
Buying sneakers only bc theyre on sale is a big one. Ive been on a NB shopping spree this year and I really needed to hold myself back from the 993 sale recently online. $100 for 993s is a steal but I have yo break the habit somehow.
Re: the 8th Street Samba, I've heard that crepe midsoles can be cleaned with sandpaper, preferably white sandpaper, so that there's no transfer to the sole, with a 60 grit. Whether it actually works, I'm not too sure but it's worth a try.
Interesting video , thx . I regret buying these past 4 years : - 2 pairs of Nike sb blazers : they look good but are really not comfortable - too many pairs of AJ1 : I have 4 lows and 3 highs. That’s way too much considering I am wearing them rarely nowadays . - too many pairs of 992 , they are fire ( 2 jjjjhounds , 1 concepts) but too clunky - 1 pair of blue protection pack 2002r : loved them but turned out they were fake and I realized too late to get a refund from stockx
Biggest regrets were Volt Dunk lows bc the toe box material creases horribly, the Jordan 1 mid Christmas bc it’s only good for holiday season, and the Nike SC Trainer high Georgetown bc the icy midsole was already aged yellow when I got it
1. Buy a sneaker that you love for its unique design, but then refrain from wearing it because you feel you can't pull it off. Make sure all your purchases complement your personal style. 2. Buy a sneaker because you are traveling to another city and, for some reason, you have to buy one pair at least, even as a "souvenir".
My biggest regret is to have forgotten to cancel a raffle as I already won another one for the lucky green AJ1 at a time the trend on these pairs was already behind 🙄😅...
i have the adidas kith sambas as well and i honestly like how they age over time, especially the uppers. the outsoles for sure are a bummer but i dont think it ruins the shoe at all. but i do agree with you on the MB4s lol the 2012 pair was considerably better and even those didnt have the best quality either lol
@@jaybesey7249 well, how often do you sit there and stare at the outsole? serious question. it would be one thing if the outsole was wearing away quickly, but changing colors? who cares, you dont see that on foot. you're not walking on glass or translucent floors that show the color like that. i understand that on the lighter colors (of the upper) maybe it looks darker than it normally would but it really isnt that big of a deal imo
@@jugg3rnog Me and Josh have the same exact sentiments here, so maybe your on the minority opinion i guess. It’s cool though liking what you like. But just like he said, you can still clearly see the dirtiness of the outsole even from the sides. Don’t you see that?
now we need the flipside, sneakers you overpaid for but you’re not sweating it… me personally, i just had an auto checkout on StockX for the black J Balvin 3s and… i’m not “too” pissed about it 😅
lol for me definitely the recent CDG foamposite would go on this list. Paid nearly 200 over retail and I know I won’t regret it since it’s been a grail for years
I don't regret the Military Blues. I swapped out the insole to add some comfort and I haven't had the pinky toe problem since the 2019 Breds. My biggest recent sneaker regret is the Union LA x Bephie's Beauty Supplies AJ1. Love the colour and materials but that weave along the side just looks weird.
When I buy vans or airwalk im always channeling my inner 12-14 year old punky skater self😂. I think about outting some Nofx on, or sublime and wondering when the government will topple. (How we talked in the 90s)
FEW PAIRS I BOUGHT IN 2021-2022 STILL DS LIKE THE CNCPTS 992 LOW HANGING FRUIT GOING FOR LESS THAN HALF THE PRICE WHILE I PAID $275 AFTER RETAIL + SHIPPING
My sneaker regrets are Kaws Blazer Sacais: They're just uncomfortable to wear, and my toes are killing Jordan 11 Low Citrus: I got the wrong size, and it's too big for me. Thanks a lot, Nike Was during the Pandemic at the time Jordan 1 Low Bred Toe: Not a terrible sneaker I purchased but could've gotten a better sneaker like the shadow toes
Nike retroed the Flight 96’ which is one of my favorites of all time. I checked some out and it’s like they came from the worst factory Nike has. They completely disrespected that classic shoe. There’s one single colorway which is good quality.
For me it would be the triple white forces i bought last year. Uncomfy gets dirty way to quick… now it stays in my wardrobe after wearing them for like 5 times. I‘m just not a air force 1 type of guy.
I’m right with you on the military blue 4s… that quality majorly disappointed me. When I opened the box I said “hell I could’ve done better getting them from across the water for half the price” they suck! And my side netting isn’t straight like yours; it’s all wavy and ish. I don’t like it. I was so excited for them too, only to get let down when I had them in hand. I’m still debating on keeping or selling. They are still DS. Too expensive for such crap quality and little to no quality control.
As a girl Dad, my regret is buying the Kobe girl Dad shoes resale. They've come down 60 bucks from where I bought them. Not bad, but I should've waited.
To prevent any regrets going forward, I have a few “ground” rules in place that I recommend considering:
1. Only one colour-way of each sneaker; very tough pill to swallow with some silhouettes, but you will always end up wearing your favourite, and it promotes variety in your collection!
2. Don’t over-saturate the same style of sneaker; for example, I overdid it with the chunky metallic silver runners recently, and over half of them I never wore!
3. The “return” rule; once purchased, I won’t wear the shoe until it’s outside of the returns window. This removes the dopamine hit of instant gratification, and gives you time to think about whether you actually want to keep them. ✌🏼
Great rules. I make rules and break them right away so hoping I can get to where you’re at.
I like this
Bro I can't lie, Rule number 3 is absolutely genius. I'm pinning this comment
I can't say I always follow 1 or 2 but number 3 I end up doing as I have a one shoe per season rule (which I usually break) but I end up with lots of shoes on ice waiting to be put on, I have the lost and founds, supreme Sbs, Asics hidden NYC & joefreshgood 9060s waiting to be worn out
Number 1 is just the way I collect haha
1. Buying into hype sneakers.
2. Buying too many GRs
3. Buying too many of the same model but just switching out the colorway.
4. Getting addicted to all the releases, while taking all the Ls.
5. Buying more than 10 pair. I have 80 and I think that's reasonable 😅. Sheesh.
Bonus....Buying all these sneakers and realizing I need to buy tshirts, socks, pants and shorts to make everything come together and make everything flow.
That's my top 5 sneaker mistakes in general.
That’s a lot of regrets haha
Who?
Twin
Sheesh thats a lot 😂
Damn!!! You just wrote all my problems 😂😂
Just buying just because of a good sale discount - I can feel this one lol.
The “buying because it was on sale” hits hard…. When all I reach for in my sneaker cupboard are one of my 8 pairs of ASICS or 9 pairs of NB’s…
I feel you, been the same with me lately as well
My regrets are
1. Spending too much on resale when I first started collecting
2. Not trying on a specific style before I tried buying it on resale and finding that it doesn't fit
3. Buying hype shoes that I'm not really excited about
4. Buying too many of a similar colorway
lol my regret is going to hard when I first started back collecting, once I had my own money . Before it was my mother buying so I was limited lol . But after a year or so of working, I bought the black cat 4s . And 4 years later I collected way more than i should have . Wishing I would’ve took my time and been more selective. Maybe I was little greedy . But live and learn. Majority of us gotta learn trail and error anyways, we be young and think we know everything.
i hear ya brother. but its good to reflect on the past and learn from mistakes. it takes a bit of experience to be able to identify that one's own actions may be wrong (and also researching and knowledge). in my case i regret buying so many heavy and sturdy air maxes when started collecting, instead of having done a bit more research and bought more new balances or asics. cheers
Definitely agree on the comfort thing. I reach for a comfortable ASICS or new balance 9 times out of 10.
Same here
Man, I feel everything you said. We’re on the same page. Kith samba preorder, AJ4 collecting dust, pointless shoes on sale, VANS lol. We are all trying to fine tune our sneaker style but killing our wallets on the way there.
My biggest regrets for this year was to cancelled my order for the Jordan 4 “bred reimagined” 😭and also buying the military blue 🤦🏻♂️
i did the opposite and i’m so glad 😂
i bought both
noooo, Bred's are actually comfy
I bought both thought about returning military blues but decided to keep
I boutht both, but when I put my hands on the military blue I feel deceptioned with the low quality also stains on the toe and decided to return inmediatly, now Im glad about that.
My regret isn’t for a specific pair per se but to buy multiple colorways that are pretty similar. I’m at a point where I have too many pairs for me to wear regularly so trying to be a bit better on my choices. I also don’t trade much and if a pair has minimal trade value, I’d rather keep them as I like most of the pairs I have.
Same. Being fully into adulthood doesn't really leave me many opportunities to wear all of my sneakers. I hover between 40 and 50 for the past few years after keeping 100+ in years prior. I'd like to have 25 pair or less. Really 10-12 pair would be perfect. Not sure how to do that just yet.
Great concept for a video , overpaid for the SBB 3.0 in 2020-21 during the Jordan 1 hype because I thought they would skyrocket like the first 2 SBB.
That’s when I learned Patent leather Jordan 1’s never go crazy on the resell market.
regret selling my first ever Jordan retro. Air Jordan 5 wolf grey 😞
That's a good pair. You seem like the type to move on from kicks but I assume wrong. I still my my Adidas Rom white leather red stripes gum bottom sole. They don't make rom anymore. I found an older pair mint at a goodwill a decade ago, my best friend and I would sneaker shop at ross in the era and I got him into kicks because the stuff on clearance was good. NB made in us adidas gazelle, de la dunk etc. So before he moved he wanted to trade all of the shoes I got him into for the pair of Rom as he preferred simple shoes over air maxes, dunks and jordans. So I made the trade so he didn't have to travel with 40 pairs of shoes. He was still hard on shoes and wore em into the ground. A dog chewed the tongue off. The shoes I got from him??? I still have em all minty. 😂
White size do you wear?
@@allurevibe size 9. 8-9
Good points Josh! I definitely have done many similar mistakes as sneaker collector. Especially buying something what is on sale and I kinda like but not sure about. Infact atm that kind of sneakers for me are AF1 linen, J1 low shadow and that J1 low ’85 neutral grey. All of those are on sale and I’m thinking about buying because of that, but don’t really need them. Some of the purchases I regret buying mainly only because of sale price are J2 white cement, J5 shattered, J1 mid brown elephant. Also kinda regret buying J3 fear and J4 bred reimagined. Even when they are great sneakers, the colorways in those really does not suit my style well. So buying only because of sale price or hype are the most common ways for me to regret it later on.. Thanks Josh for always well done and informative reviews. I have also US11 sized feet and have used your size and sneaker recommendations successfully many times 🙂. One of the most recent pickups from your video was that Adidas Gazelle indoor Size? exclusive pair in blue color, it is very nice in hand. 👍🏼
Thanks for watching my vids man, Appreciate the support!
My only regret was buying so man sneakers for resale from 2018-2022. Ive been rocking Js practically my whole life but mostly since 2001 (6th grade), I took a break from Js from 2008-2017. Got back in the game and tried to buy everything I missed out on. I am still open to resale but only if it's 20% or less above retail and I have 2 grails left.
Love your honesty. You mentioned the mistake of getting a shoe because it's a good sale but sometimes I'll be waiting on a shoe to go on sale and then it does and I still don't pull the trigger which is an answer in itself. Only own one Vans I liked the model that's like a hi top with the zipper in the back but those aren't popular. I passed on both of those 4's more because of aesthetics than lack of comfort
Solid tips. I also bought the AJ1 low 85 neutral gray on sale too. Future me would likely regret not buying them now haha. I have been buying significantly less than I have the previous 5 years.
I bought also the Aj1 low 85 navy blue metallic and I feel regret too 😭
I completely agree with you as you get older you want comfortable hype sneakers like New Balances for example. I used to not care about comfort during my younger stage
I only buy shoes I fall in love with at first sight. Anything I hesitate to like I pass on them. I still have my jordan MB 4 on ice. Debating on selling them at this point. I really love the bred reimagined though.
haha, i just returned my military 4s today😂
I agree Josh by the time we get the shoes we might not like them anymore and the no return policy is wack! But despite all that I still preordered them ALD 860v2s 😅! I also don’t like my shoes looking too dirty I typically throw them away or give them away as I fall out of love with them once they get dirty!
Hey those ALDs are some nice cws though
You can always lock your credit cards. Most credit card issuers have that feature. That way, your preorder will be cancelled in terms of being declined.
Yeah, it's a getting old thing. I'm the same way, my shoes I wear more are more comfortable. Shoes I wear most are Nike Presto React, Nike Volmero 5s, Nike Flex, and Nike Infiniti Run.
Reget, paying resell for the Jumpman Jacks. Still haven't worn them and the price continues to plummet on them.
Do you think drip grip would help on the 8th street Adidas samba x clacks? I’m actually worried to wear mine because of this issue. 😂
I regret canceling my Cherry 12s when I hit on SNKRS. I really wish I woulda just kept em.
I usually would agree with the pinky toe problem with AJ4s but with the MB I haven’t had any issues.perfect fit and comfort for me.
A bit of an opposite experience for me with the industrial blues, very comfortable for me HOWEVER, the wet cements, super uncomfortable, destroying my small toe, considering returning they are so bad
Totally right abou the Jordans, that's biggest regret. Now im just looking for comfort.
i want to ask which shoes would you choose between converse one star and nike cortez hangul day?
I definitely regret buying the 85 neutral gray’s also and wish I would’ve gone for the pair that released in 2021. Not a fan of the shape and feel underfoot.
my biggest sneaker regrets is buying too many of the same silhouette in different colorways AND buying sneakers that don't fit - even if they are 1/2 - 1 size too big or small I know I'll always regret it and end up not reaching for them!
IMO nobody buys Jordan 4s for comfort. It’s the silhouette itself and the nostalgia it brings when you wear them. I’m not a huge collector, but I do have a couple of regrets: I got sucked into the SB hype and bought the adobe SB’s. They kill my feet! This was a grt video!!
Excellent video, I'm glad I passed on the military Blues, I got a pair in hand and the quality was so bad I sold them, so glad I bought the Lapiz Lazuli after you hyping them, they're my most comfy shoe, took a while to find the right fits for them and I also I didn't lace through the tongue until last week and it kept slipping but now their solidly in my rotation and I adore them.
I skipped on the military 4 because of the weird blueish grey leather
Peace! I do pre-orders...customs. it's definitely a lifestyle in itself but I'm content waiting. For the kith preoder... I feel you. I wasn't aware of the wear and tear look. I bought a Xmas pair and regret this preorder the same realization.
I stopped buying Jordans years ago something wasnt right with me wanting the same shoes as elementary and middle school kids because of a trend ... as you get older comfort is def more important ..I always use to go to the outlets buy (mostly 90s basketball shoes) on sale just to make my collection bigger now days I always research a shoe on youtube to make sure it has comfort if not count me out my biggest shoe regret was probably the dt max 96 before this release very uncomfy
Comfort is definitely king
Definitely think variety is important in the collection. Those MB4’s are chefs kiss but I wear them once every maybe 2 weeks, same with my reimagined breds. And they hit every time. That being said, NB for comfort every other day! 🤝🏽
Comfort over style is because of getting old Josh, I can relate my friend
I’ve learned my lesson with Jordan’s. I’m good on 95% on them. I stick with dunk SBs… way better materials, concepts, colorways, collabs and more comfortable. Plus you rarely see anyone with them on feet unlike Jordan’s.
The military blues are much better than I first thought and look great broken in
My sneaker regrets:
1. Buying hype/hard to get sneakers just because I caught a restock or early pair in store/online. If it wasnt worth trying on release day and if it wasnt on my radar then i dont need it and i usually end up selling or returning these purchases anyway.
2. Breaking my personal sneaker rules/preferences for releases that I like. For example, I dont like sneakers with all white or mostly white bottoms and i dont like buying sneakers that require ke to buy more clothes to wear them. They need to already go with a a decent amount of clothes i already have with few exceptions.
3. Also buying sneakers just because they are on sale.
I agree I’m 30 now comfort always
Some days I feel like I regret buying the reimagined bred 4s, i honestly like the military blue 4s over those.
Good video bro keep giving us more content 👍
I agree with you about those pre ordered kith gazelle. Ordered a pair too and its been so long now im not sure i want them anymore 😂
the quality on my 2024 militarys seem a lot different to yours? ive worn mine almost everyday since release and ive got 0 creasing or warping of the shoe so far. Does anyone know why they could be different?
I regret buying all my Jordan and Nike sneakers. Lack of comfort and quality. I stopped buying Jordan 10 years ago and I still regret buying them to this day.I'm against the rule of one colourway only per pair. A pair like NB 992 or 993 is so much better than anything else that I thank myself everytime I wear them
Yea I agree. I’m in my 30s now and I got rid of half my Jordan collection slowly transitioning into new balance sneakers . I only keep my Jordan 1’s 3’s 4’s and 11’s, but I think I finally grew up a little. I became what I thought would never happen as a sneaker head 😂
Nice content as always !!
I'm in the same boat with military blues. I was not feeling the blue/grey leather colour. But the materials are better than fire reds and they are not that comfy.
I bought also the Aj1 low 85 navy blue metallic and I feel regret too 😭
I think you should give a try for Vans authentic model as the model is the cleanest look and easier than the flashy one to style
This whole pre-order thing is going to end up like all other collector culture seens... they turn into scams and get heavily abused... like stated we know these are interest free loans, which is crazy enough already, but, if they do any changes or the company goes bankrupt, your out of luck on your investment.
We need to not support pre release purchases, it never ends in a positive light.
yea im officially done with preorders
I regret not getting into New Balance earlier
One thing I’m guilty of is buying because “the leather is buttery” I feel compelled to buy the ones with the premium materials when I really don’t need them. Also, I started this year seeing how far under retail I could pay for them but now I have a bunch of sneakers that I won’t wear more than a couple of times - if that
I regret getting the military 4s, they feel like walking on literal bricks. Leather is squeaky as well. Nike really cheaped out on that shoe
Agree I doubled up n the leather is garbage...it's like cheap plastic
So far no regrets 😅 but I did buy about like 8 pairs of Yeezys in the past month all great color ways plus on sale ? That’s a no brainer for sure
Someone needs to invent a crepe cleaner for that midsole. I have the Kith Clark’s 8th street Sanfords but I barely wear them because the midsole is getting too dirty.
All I can say is that 90% of my regrets are Jordans and the remaining 10% Nikes. I feel NBs, Adidas and Asics almost never disappointed me.
I guess my video proves this point
BRO YOUR KILLING IT WITH THE NEW "NO CAP LOOK" . VERY HANDSOME. ALSO BRILLIANT VIDEO YET AGAIN, PLEASE KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK. GOD BLESS AND TAKE CARE. LOVE FROM LONDON UK ✌💙.
P. S. 100% AGREE ABOUT THE MILITARY 4'S, BORDERLINE CRIMINAL FROM JORDAN. HEARTBREAKING 💔.
I appreciate the comment ! Thank you
I feel the same way with those military 4s. I was so excited with the release, but the quality is so poor. I haven't used them yet
Did you end up selling the Kithmas Samba? I'm pretty sure I remember you hit on those. I actually hit on them as well but i've kept them on ice. It's a super nice shoe but seeing your video now has me wondering if it's in my best interest to part with them.
It's on ice for me, most likely will end up selling them though
What black jeans were you wearing with the olive craft 4s?
Levi’s 550
Thank you for this video
I don’t care what you all think. The Military blue 4’s are awesome! Buy some inserts bro!
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Buying sneakers only bc theyre on sale is a big one. Ive been on a NB shopping spree this year and I really needed to hold myself back from the 993 sale recently online. $100 for 993s is a steal but I have yo break the habit somehow.
Thanks for the lessons!
It took me a while to break in the Jordan 4 military blues. Yea, my feet kinda went through hell.
Re: the 8th Street Samba, I've heard that crepe midsoles can be cleaned with sandpaper, preferably white sandpaper, so that there's no transfer to the sole, with a 60 grit. Whether it actually works, I'm not too sure but it's worth a try.
oh that sounds like it could work, worth a try
Interesting video , thx .
I regret buying these past 4 years :
- 2 pairs of Nike sb blazers : they look good but are really not comfortable
- too many pairs of AJ1 : I have 4 lows and 3 highs. That’s way too much considering I am wearing them rarely nowadays .
- too many pairs of 992 , they are fire ( 2 jjjjhounds , 1 concepts) but too clunky
- 1 pair of blue protection pack 2002r : loved them but turned out they were fake and I realized too late to get a refund from stockx
those jjjjound 992 are 1k each😭
I think we can all relate to the excessive AJ1 buying
Really don't expect this lyst, J4 military blue and samba x clarks especially
Biggest regrets were Volt Dunk lows bc the toe box material creases horribly, the Jordan 1 mid Christmas bc it’s only good for holiday season, and the Nike SC Trainer high Georgetown bc the icy midsole was already aged yellow when I got it
Any holiday themed sneaker like Halloween or Christmas is almost always a bad idea
I bought a pair of Puma Sky basketball sneakers from eBay. After about a year, I realized it wouldn’t break in any more than it has which isn’t great.
1. Buy a sneaker that you love for its unique design, but then refrain from wearing it because you feel you can't pull it off. Make sure all your purchases complement your personal style.
2. Buy a sneaker because you are traveling to another city and, for some reason, you have to buy one pair at least, even as a "souvenir".
My biggest regret was 4 years ago I requested as a birthday gift was my Beijing Fragment high Dunks.
My biggest regret is to have forgotten to cancel a raffle as I already won another one for the lucky green AJ1 at a time the trend on these pairs was already behind 🙄😅...
I only just either go only for OG colorways of Jordan’s or a shoe that I see myself wearing
i have the adidas kith sambas as well and i honestly like how they age over time, especially the uppers. the outsoles for sure are a bummer but i dont think it ruins the shoe at all.
but i do agree with you on the MB4s lol the 2012 pair was considerably better and even those didnt have the best quality either lol
The suede upper is great, that midsole though 😭
May I ask how come you don’t think it ruins the shoe bro? It literally is coal black and so filthy dirty lol
@@jaybesey7249 well, how often do you sit there and stare at the outsole? serious question. it would be one thing if the outsole was wearing away quickly, but changing colors? who cares, you dont see that on foot. you're not walking on glass or translucent floors that show the color like that. i understand that on the lighter colors (of the upper) maybe it looks darker than it normally would but it really isnt that big of a deal imo
@@jugg3rnog Me and Josh have the same exact sentiments here, so maybe your on the minority opinion i guess. It’s cool though liking what you like. But just like he said, you can still clearly see the dirtiness of the outsole even from the sides. Don’t you see that?
@@jaybesey7249 you completely missed what i said but ok, whatever floats your boat
now we need the flipside, sneakers you overpaid for but you’re not sweating it… me personally, i just had an auto checkout on StockX for the black J Balvin 3s and… i’m not “too” pissed about it 😅
lol for me definitely the recent CDG foamposite would go on this list. Paid nearly 200 over retail and I know I won’t regret it since it’s been a grail for years
I don't regret the Military Blues. I swapped out the insole to add some comfort and I haven't had the pinky toe problem since the 2019 Breds. My biggest recent sneaker regret is the Union LA x Bephie's Beauty Supplies AJ1. Love the colour and materials but that weave along the side just looks weird.
All crepe soles age like that brotha haha. Just have to style
Them differently now. Be creative! 💯 there’s a style for worn shoes
When I buy vans or airwalk im always channeling my inner 12-14 year old punky skater self😂.
I think about outting some Nofx on, or sublime and wondering when the government will topple. (How we talked in the 90s)
Love my military blues. No issues with comfort for me
Mannnn I regret buying them Yeezy foamrunners, slides, and 450s off adidas 😭
Biggest regret was paying $900 for a pair of uses pirate black v1 at the Yeezy peak hype and I sold them the next month for 500 😭
FEW PAIRS I BOUGHT IN 2021-2022 STILL DS LIKE THE CNCPTS 992 LOW HANGING FRUIT GOING FOR LESS THAN HALF THE PRICE WHILE I PAID $275 AFTER RETAIL + SHIPPING
My sneaker regrets are
Kaws Blazer Sacais: They're just uncomfortable to wear, and my toes are killing
Jordan 11 Low Citrus: I got the wrong size, and it's too big for me. Thanks a lot, Nike Was during the Pandemic at the time
Jordan 1 Low Bred Toe: Not a terrible sneaker I purchased but could've gotten a better sneaker like the shadow toes
My biggest regret is being a size 14. Makes the majority of collabs out of the question
Nike retroed the Flight 96’ which is one of my favorites of all time. I checked some out and it’s like they came from the worst factory Nike has. They completely disrespected that classic shoe. There’s one single colorway which is good quality.
For me it would be the triple white forces i bought last year. Uncomfy gets dirty way to quick… now it stays in my wardrobe after wearing them for like 5 times. I‘m just not a air force 1 type of guy.
AF1s were fine before they increased the price, now I think there are way better shoes in that price range
The NB 990v6 Aime Leon Dore already having the "Mindful grey"
Mindful grey is nicer too
I’m right with you on the military blue 4s… that quality majorly disappointed me. When I opened the box I said “hell I could’ve done better getting them from across the water for half the price” they suck! And my side netting isn’t straight like yours; it’s all wavy and ish. I don’t like it. I was so excited for them too, only to get let down when I had them in hand. I’m still debating on keeping or selling. They are still DS. Too expensive for such crap quality and little to no quality control.
It was definitely dissapointing
As a girl Dad, my regret is buying the Kobe girl Dad shoes resale. They've come down 60 bucks from where I bought them. Not bad, but I should've waited.
I regret with all the airmax related series, uncomfortable and lack of support
I regret buying my Jordan 4 SeaFoams they look hella clean but so damn uncomfortable I cannot wear them they a shelf piece at this point
To prevent regret start buying leathers like Timbs and DM‘s.
This year so far I regret buying the HUF Air Max 1 for retail plus shipping. Looking at prices on StockX it's going for way under retail
Fire video!!
I regret getting the cream 990v6 i got them a half size too big
They shoulda done the black crepe sole on the sambas
Where did you get that fire shirt from?
It's from Needles