Air Jordan 4 SB Pine Green | Real vs Budget vs Top Tier Fakes!

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[@sonnysixteen]

I'm in Vietnam now, a few sellers at the market have them but they're wrapped in plastic. Going to go back tomorrow now that I know what to look for. Thanks man, just subscribed

[@AllOutNoobHater]

I struggled with the left foot vs right foot at first, but then I saw the toebox and knew immediately. I will say, GX has impressed me so far with their attention to detail and it seems like their SB4's are very close. Would love to see you do a video of one of their pairs.

[@StrumVogel]

“You’re not winning, you’re paying them…”. That line earns subscriptions.

[@realpete868]

YT snide hits different. Glad you’re back

[@JeremyMacdonald]

Great commentary mate. I’ve gone back and forth on reps for a while and the more I watch/listen to you, the more I agree that it doesn’t really matter. I’d prefer top tier though lol. Still want them to look premium.

[@guangjoe]

Much appreciated

[@guangjoe]

@@W4L77 China

[@matrixallure]

The GOAT is back!

[@Refluxing]

Pls do fragment Travis Scott low

[@Refluxing]

Love how genuine u are man

[@jalapenochips2408]

welcome back man 👍

[@clint5724]

Sellers love Snide, they are going to step up their game more than ever.

[@wildvisuals4415]

Snide’s backkkkk!!! Let’s goooo 🙏🏽

[@WRX.1]

Welcome back bro

[@Metroplexkickz]

He’s back !

[@sagethemage7]

New subby, yessir

[@BURP39R]

Slight italic on the SB

[@slotimer]

So thankful for this video! I recently bought a resell pair and I was really sceptic whether it was fake or not since the price was fairly low compared to other offers. Turns out it's real and I didn't get ripped off 😅 But at the end of the day you're right, it's just mass produced shoes meant to be worn!

[@guangjoe]

Great news! Buyers are fairly safe for now but there’s a third version now…looks very accurate

[@mrjonsey]

Same, this video made me feel 100% confident I got a real pair. Everything lined up.

[@KingDonkey77]

Been watching for a long time now and I have to say the in depth vids on the rep world (factories, businesses, & how nike operates their production) is amazing to watch. I would really like to see more of Journalism Snide. Lol

[@guangjoe]

Thanks mate appreciate that - yeah I do love a nerdy deep dive - more to come

[@subastral6291]

Welcome back!!!

[@Ayztee23]

i didnt know uncle snide is back. immediately subbed. welcome back unc!

[@Refluxing]

Right is fake stitching is off

[@fontbart]

Welcome back, Sir!

[@ShowtimeDon]

First time coming across your channel, you just earned a new sub. Your presentation is authentic and unfiltered.

[@guangjoe]

Appreciate you and your feedback

[@AllOutNoobHater]

Oh, and, I agree with the resale market. It makes NO sense as to why these are $700 or more, but yet, the Black Cement Reimagined and Military Blue 4s are sitting near MSRP. The energy towards these shoes makes no sense. You have sneakerheads, and then, you have "sneakerheads".

[@guangjoe]

I can’t stand the whole “sneakerhead” argument and people putting themselves in a ‘culture’ and pushing others out. To me they’re just shoes to be worn and enjoyed - if being in a ‘culture’ = paying extra for mass produced footwear, I want no part of it! 😂

[@AllOutNoobHater]

@@guangjoe the way I was putting it is basically this. Sneakerheads love the shoes and want to wear them. They want to collect them and grow. "Sneakerheads" are the resellers that take advantage of the product and make it inaccessible for everyone.

[@ishdontstop_]

Holy shit at like 4:19 where you said the thing about tik tok attention spans I had to stop and comment “thank you”. Cause that tik tok shit is literally giving people adhd. Thanks for the drawn out thorough content.

[@wheeIer]

I'm so glad you're back. Thanks! I hope the content keeps coming.

[@lukethackerr]

The one on your left foot is retail

[@andyfivek]

You're the GOAT 🐐 SNIDE! I've learned so much from your videos; plz keep up the good work!

[@kendressel1608]

Your so right I will hit on a raffle and I’ll be like celebrating at work and my co workers thought I was getting shoes for free and I was like no this just gives me the right to buy them for retail then I tell them how much and they look at me like I’m nuts it’s kind of funny your right there just sneakers at the end of the day and nothing special thanks again great video

[@jerry2times735]

Man, I love how you broke this down, I just found your channel. I have a pair coming in from goat. And I just want to make sure they are legit. I appreciate the time you spent explaining to the viewers in intricate detail on how to be able to tell the real vs. the Reps. Gave me chills at the end of the video when you said you took the L. In this new gamified system you lost". Of course, in which i went scurrying to pay resell, happens to me more often than not unfortunately. "Food for thought" I subscribed instantly after that. Frfr

[@shoebrowzer7137]

We back with the bangers yessir. Missed these videos.

[@mnitant]

welcome back

[@guangjoe]

Thanks

[@fugitiveminded]

Glad to see you pop back up! Love your content as always! And don't cut the retails up. They're too nice! Rock em and enjoy!

[@rogerklein1007]

I'm here in California and I don't collect shoes but, I really like your videos for your honesty! Putting the pretentiousness. of most of the watch and sneaker wearing herberts on camera is pretty funny!

[@guangjoe]

I appreciate that! That’s cool it’s interesting even outside of the niche of collectors. Thanks for watching

[@JazzieJay100]

Great video to educate people on values, of what you can purchase. You pay for the quality you want to wear. Keep this up Snide educate the snideverse

[@guangjoe]

Thanks for watching!

[@Jessiah2020]

So refreshing to hear someone speak intelligent, logical, truth about what the "sneaker game" and sneakers in general is. Thx for this vid and for spitting those facts.

[@LegitVsReplicated]

Love the LED on the mic!!

[@guangjoe]

Yeah man, I definitely didn’t pay extra for that version… 😂

[@ticoskate]

My dude is talking facts ! Just shoes made in massive production

[@guangjoe]

Airmax big bubble just came in from SNKRS - waiting on the fake pair and that’ll be the next video!

[@smokeyfuma]

Great Video Salute👌💯

[@guangjoe]

Thanks 🙏

[@kendressel1608]

I’m glad I found your channel you make a lot of sense but In my experience I’m an x heroine junkie and I used for about 15 years and it took me a long time to find a hobby that kind of gave me the same high or satisfaction cause I’ve always been into sneakers my whole life but you are totally right about us paying insane amounts of money just for the right to buy a shoe for 210$ or more we are all totally getting played and you know who wins at the end is the company’s that sell them and also let resellers use bots to win all the shoes so then we have to go out and spend hundreds or in my case even thousands on one shoe it really sucks thanks for the video

[@johnrenick7534]

Welcome back

[@shoelifefire]

Waiting for the premiere 👏🏽👏🏽🔥

[@oojii6285]

Great comparison

[@xileys9307]

For 150 rmb (20 ish usd) that’s good enough for me

[@jacoblustgarten5338]

Best outro ever! Love your perspective, Snide! Thank you for making this video. Keep it up!

[@hughmcneillie1032]

Great comeback video. Your insta updates are the first thing I go to when I wake every morning. Superb ! Those Snorlax 4's... Best shoe I've seen in a while

[@jpjoseph4561]

Well done comparison man. Way to put it in perspective.

[@flipster7746]

Amazing that you are Back. Best Reviews ever. All the BEST and Hope to See more soon 🎉

[@guangjoe]

Welcome back! Thanks for the support

[@eRviCy]

finally you back mate! its been long time waiting for you to make more vids, always here to support, great vids and cheers!

[@guangjoe]

Much appreciated!

[@Kickback79]

What’s up Snide glad to see you back. 💯

[@guangjoe]

Glad to have you back watching!

[@skankwave5245]

got it right but at first look thought right is the retail one. The back tags length is the biggest giveaway on the replay once you know it, from that distance a very good budget version for sure

[@staycalmnevapor8]

Right foot was real

[@BizzyBeatz936]

I got mine from goat and they were shipped from china so I got nervous had to come here to legit check mine. Was glad to know mine are real even though goat does a good job legit checking I’m always doubtful. But after seeing this video my pair checks all the boxes.

[@Premovato]

Mine from goat is also coming from china

[@Boomcheeks27]

Mine just came from HK too from GOAT. Did yours have interesting chemical smell? I think mine is legit tho.

[@Premovato]

@@Boomcheeks27 how’s the toe box shape?

[@Boomcheeks27]

@@Premovato toe box is good. The bottom of the jnsole is good, that’s a good legit check. That white sticker on the insole is good sign it’s legit too.

[@judicepresley]

Your intro made me subscribe 🤙🏽

[@eddydrijver8710]

Bought yesterday real one . Never gona walk in it . 😂

[@guangjoe]

What’s the point then?

[@wesv6037]

I know I’m late commenting but you are the all access 🐐 in the option B market always keeping it thorough 💯 I just grabbed a $150 pair and my QC looks amazing … I been watching since they let you in the factories keep up the solid content

[@guangjoe]

Appreciate that - thanks for watching the new channel!

[@anubislord4513]

My PLUGS price for the Jordan 4s Iz $140

[@wesv6037]

@@anubislord4513 that’s actually what I talked them down to $140, but I was speaking about the back ($150 batch 😅) those sellers always give you haggle room to negotiate from and he $150 price lowest I’ve paid for UA quality is $135

[@anubislord4513]

@@wesv6037 yes facts.. I was just saying that's just amazing then paying other Factorys want $170 Or $189 for I pair I'm like hell naw they trippin so I'm happy I found the right Factory with great price for Js n Fashion shoes Fendi. Ect

[@wesv6037]

@@anubislord4513 hell yea I been looking for a good designer seller, I found one essie sole but just hesitant on quality

[@ThienNguyen-wh1fz]

Tbh, it hasn't changed for corporate. The only thing that changed is more resellers nowadays, and they are winning.

[@viclrm]

Nice video, good to see you back! Concerning the insole, I've observed most top tier have wrong insole, most of my top tier SB Dunks have a softer air unit than retails insole and the foam quality isn't the same. Do you have an explanation about this? Can the insole really be a techy thing to reproduce?

[@dennismcmahon2059]

@snide brilliant video, good to see you posting new content you KZbin. Liked seeing you wearing the 4 SBs.

[@guangjoe]

Thanks mate - yeah 4s have grown on me, think I’ll give them another chance

[@dennismcmahon2059]

@@guangjoe I'm still addicted to dunks

[@xxxifou]

This straight heat 💯💯💯

[@benjdontstayin]

I could tell which was budget but I thought the top tier was the real pair. Great video mate good to see you back on youtube!

[@richieeemosley1178]

Loved the video snide 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾 As always NY is and will always be here supporting 💯💯 I appreciate you going into details on this one ! I needed a pair of these for my son because they match his uniform but they wanted 500$ 🤦🏾‍♂️ He’s literally in 9th grade bro😂😂😂 so I’m definitely getting a top tier but then again I’ll probably wait till you get the 3rd version

[@guangjoe]

Appreciate your support! I do not promote the buying or selling of replica items remember.

[@vinceramirez6963]

Easiest way to tell retail from the others is the toe strap. The grey suede comes higher up onto the toe box and has a lower degree slant to it. At the end of the day, no one’s going to come up to you and say anything lol

[@anubislord4513]

NO.. Retail is the Show Factorys In China don't matter what it looks like production does not come out the same

[@p.i.m.ppaperismypleasure6601]

@Anubis Lord and that's a Fact

[@vinceramirez6963]

@@anubislord4513 retail compared to his options. Yes there is a difference you can see it. The cage is different, ankle collar is different, slope of the toe box is different. There are visible differences but not anything major enough to really care unless you pay close attention.

[@Youngsy1985]

Class mate, looking forward to seeing the updates batch. Looking dapper in that suit 😂👌🏻

[@guangjoe]

Coming soon!

[@molotovgod]

Nice review. One thing I saw that is very, very apparent is the actual side box on the original is square where reps both crap and higher tier is rounded.

[@witit0099]

Great educational video. I knew the left was retail jus because the cage is set higher for comfort

[@bolognamozart]

Best detailed breakdown of this shoe I've seen on youtube. Would love to see this video format more

[@guangjoe]

Appreciate that! More to come. Air max 1 big bubble next

[@bolognamozart]

@@guangjoe Can't wait!

[@anubislord4513]

All shoes arnt consistent when made..on the far right that 4 is bright white 💀😭😭😭

[@johnrenick7534]

Thank for the vid Snide , what did top tier cost approx?

[@alphalike1620]

The upper on the retail if you look from the side it is higher before the side cage is attached

[@DR.DisInfect]

You look like the Snide version of yourself 😂 looking sharp dressed man

[@DR.DisInfect]

You're the one that got be buying reps and I'm so much happier because of it. Love my viberemakelabs too

[@guangjoe]

Oh but I wouldn’t condone such a thing sir! You came to that conclusion entirely by yourself

[@DR.DisInfect]

@SNIDE you gave me the education I needed

[@DR.DisInfect]

​@SNIDE I wanted to ask you it seems like snides are far better when it comes to Jordan 1s then any other model of Jordan does that seem like your experience like they have perfected the J1 and are getting there on the other models...?

[@exorthevandal]

ill say left one is real and right one is fake. ill be back when i know the answer

[@shanghaisole2305]

Glad I could help you brother. Can’t wait to have a sit down discussion soon

[@CroydonDeBruyn]

My guy woke up and chose to speak nothing but FACTS.

[@stanglifemike3759]

@6:39 - FYI, the bulge should ALWAYS be in the front!! If there's a bulge in the back, you mighta crapped your pants... 🤣

[@guangjoe]

Was wondering why nobody talks to me

[@stanglifemike3759]

@@guangjoe 😂 Glad I could be of assistance

[@wrxzboost]

i guessed wrong...i wasn't able to buy a pair and to be honest, don't care. not a pair worth chasing. raffles never really existed, especially not the skateshop ones. i'm with you, tired of nike's bullshit. these things are already overpriced as they are.

[@guangjoe]

It was a tough one! Once you know to look for the cage difference, it’s easier

[@anubislord4513]

Snide u know neither shoe is fake because they come from a shoe factory in China

[@aaronwiley2619]

Thank you for this video!

[@guangjoe]

Glad it was helpful!

[@charlescole8144]

Wow back from dead like the undertaker!! 🙏

[@uarifin]

Great educational vid 👏 looking forward to more

[@guangjoe]

More to come!

[@mrtbag9527]

Great content man and here’s to hoping you get back to the regular upload schedule!!! 🙏

[@guangjoe]

That's the plan! Thanks

[@Chicken-Sashimi]

I hope my favourite rep makers are paying attention to this!!!

[@BigCyKOFTW]

Any black light differences?

[@guangjoe]

I couldn’t find my black light! I’m about to film a new video so I’ll try and find the thing

[@mikemorris9902]

Just ordered my pair from Poizon. Thank goodness you bought a pair and explained it

[@guangjoe]

Hope it helps!

[@mikemorris9902]

@@guangjoe it did for sure brother. I didn't know they were from Hong Kong until after I placed the order. Couldn't find a size 12 anywhere for cheaper than $600 USD. Got myself a pair from them for $500 out the door so I was very pleased with that. I'm almost certain they will be a $1000 shoes eventually

[@guangjoe]

@@mikemorris9902 I see a lot of concern online from people whose kicks came from Hong Kong. HK is MUCH stricter than the mainland. You don’t get reps sold there publicly. No where near as accessible as across the border. Not saying it doesn’t happen, but it’s no different from buying a pair from Australia or Europe. It also makes sense that big sizes are more available in Asia - I often see the smaller ones snapped up first.

[@mikemorris9902]

@@guangjoe yeah that's a good point actually. As long as they're 100% authentic I'm good with it. Do you remember how long it took for yours to ship it you? I live in California but I'm sure it'll probably take just as long as yours did

[@JvariW]

Love it! Cut em up! Would also love to see a how to cop vid! Specifically for diff price points. To clarify, a guide that shows you how to cop and shop for budget tier, mid tier, and top tier! Keep it Snidey

[@OGbobbyKUSH]

Where can you get the best ua’s?

[@shoelifefire]

Yaaay. I guessed it correctly. I won’t ruin it for people catching the replay. Great video 🙌🏽

[@guangjoe]

Yes! Thank you!

[@shoelifefire]

@@guangjoe 😊

[@lapouriture4057]

Thanks for the vidéo. I ve just Saw a video compairing 2 fakes.

[@guangjoe]

Thanks! Where? I need to see that 😆

[@manuelvazquez3574]

Top tier and retail are close enough for me. Not to care cuz I'm not paying crazy high resale price

[@CollyW]

Where did you end up buying the resell pair from? The resell shops in HK are hit or miss. Also dont trust buying from stockX all the way to china.

[@Mr.Green.Shoes.999]

Nice Vid Thanks!!

[@CRXYTV]

GREAT indepth video

[@guangjoe]

Glad you think so!

[@showkase52]

Long videos are the best

[@mrknowitall126]

What the fuckkk snides backkkkkkk

[@newpickupsstore]

Retail or nothing!!! 🔥🔥🔥 good comparison video

[@coldskoolbeatz]

Retail/High-end Reps or nothing. You must be a reseller👎🏾

[@newpickupsstore]

@@coldskoolbeatz I don’t support or understand the need to buy a fake shoe. I’d rather buy a real shoe in my price range. Also I have no problem with resellers. A lot of my heat back in the day came from trusted resellers because I lived in a area that didn’t get the limited drops so that was my only way to get the heat that I really wanted.

[@coldskoolbeatz]

@@newpickupsstore I don't understand paying a reseller 2,3,5,10Xs the retail price for sneakers. What is hard for you to understand paying $150 for a replica that is 99% close to retail brand, and saving $50, 100, 300, 600, 1000 for a shoe you resellers marked up to some ridiculous price? Them days is over for me.

[@newpickupsstore]

@@coldskoolbeatz If you rather buy a fake look a like shoe that’s fine. I’m sure we both sleep well at night. Me personally, i’d rather buy an authentic shoe. If i pay 2,3,4-10x retail for a shoe its because I take pride in having the real deal.. You rather save $ and buy a clone.. It’s fine. You do you and i do me. It’s all good.. We both are drinking water daily and living life in our own ways. It’s all good 👍🏽

[@coldskoolbeatz]

@@newpickupsstore I'd rather buy an authentic shoe as well. But I'm just not willing to pay above retail anymore because a reseller used a bot to hoard like 10-15 pairs. The game is rigged and y'all can have it. Xi Xing Ping an 'em is where it's at for me rn. And save for what when Xi got it for the low?😂 I can get 2,3,5, different pairs for the overly inflated price of one. It ain't that serious for me chief, except for not letting resellers touch my bread.

[@ThomasMassey-sz1zo]

Very true only if I could get my hands on size 15 replica I would start wearing them screw paying 4 and 5 hundred resale for every shoe I want and that’s the cheap inex

[@MarcellJjr]

Im about to be doing the same type of review in a few days. they were quick with this one

[@guangjoe]

Looking forward to it! I’m going to do a new one when they update it too - new version doesn’t have the cage flaw

[@thanku7591]

Great video and appreciated your comment about value of shoes!!!

[@anthonymcneill4863]

Where u get the top tier from

[@probablysatire791]

damn they made fakes of this shoe already?