The Misunderstanding of The Air Jordan 3 White Cement Reimagined

[@DaDynasty92]

Nice intro, everybody is hyping up the QC issues as if they’re something new or it’s something thats going to stop them from shelling out that $210+ tax tomorrow morning. The sneaker community is impossible to please, buy the shoes, wear and enjoy them…literally nobody is looking at your feet with a microscope when you’re doing what they’re made for…WEAR.

[@shorty1103]

Again this but i would be a lil peeved paying retail for B-garde defects. Gimme me a discount or somethin for the trouble shit 😂 most people upset cuz they cant pass authentication on 2nd market sites unless listed 😂

[@Demond_31Reasons]

I feel you, but a shoe like this should’ve been done better, and if there’s a defect on my shoe, I’m not worried about if someone sees it; I’m worried about “me” seeing it every time I wear the shoe lol.

[@walkworthy]

Nah fuck that bro

[@mjo23dan]

True, but a lot of people take a pass because it’s “what’s expected” out of Nike despite their continued abuse of inconsistent product. People can very well phone or email Nike to raise concerns about their products but not enough people are willing to do it. We pay for nostalgia. I think a piece of that $210+ should factor in on quality product.

[@marvinsalmeron585]

@@shorty1103 people pay resale for panda dunks. This ain’t that bad.

[@pattonPwr]

Mine were made in the VW1 factory and they are almost perfect. Elephant print is very good but height from the elephant print in the toe boxes is different. Right pair is a little bit higher than the left one 👀

[@Apollo-jy1jw]

Mine came from VW1 fact😮and same! Damn near perfect! Elephant print thick and pronounced. One of the best pair I’ve seen. I’m thankful! Only thing is mine didn’t come with a size sticker on the insole .. did yours have the sticker? Either way enjoy your pair bro

[@pattonPwr]

@@Apollo-jy1jw mine didn’t either. Here in Europe we never get size stickers like in the US or Asia

[@blok809]

According to people most retail pairs say LN3 but the ones shipping from Goat are VW1. What is the reason for this?

[@MarcusWilliams-jp6hy]

I got EA for these and my pair was good. Elephant print was the bolder more defined print and they matched on both shoes. I also got nice tumbled leather on both shoes. Only quality issue I had was there was some glue marks on the letter “A” in AIR on the left shoe which I was able to get off. I also switched that plastic for a chain on the key tag. Totally satisfied with my pair.

[@CJ-nr4jn]

For me it’s an issue partly because of the price. I have to always hope that my left shoe is going to look like my right one And when that’s not the case it makes me feel just a little weird about wearing them. To the average person (95% of people you come in contact with in public) who doesn’t really know about Jordan Brand QC they may think you’re wearing fake Js but you just spent 200 on them and know they’re legit. That’s what’s frustrating to me

[@cheekiereynolds]

Facts. I stand on this.

[@2biirds808]

Right because Nike could be selling us fakes

[@clintstewart856]

Thank you for this video learn alot

[@cheekiereynolds]

I got mine from the SNKRS app and the print on my pair doesn’t match. It’s not too bad, but I was expecting a perfect pair. If it was done internationally, why did some receive shoes with no flaws and other didn’t. QC needs to step it up. This is a classic shoe and we deserve better.

[@vcblaze1]

Got mine! Came in consistent on the print and no glue!

[@vcblaze1]

Spam?

[@ahmadbennett1281]

Nice job. This was a good video 🔥. The addition of Mervin was dope too.

[@ThatDudeCurtis6]

Great video! My pair didn’t have any issues, although i hate the fake aging.

[@MansaX]

My favorite shoe reviews come from Marvin. Hopefully we get an og vs retros video. I like those

[@omar7132]

your comment on the sizing crushed me i usually size down to size 8.5 which worked perfect on the cool grey and unite 3s, but on the fire red 3s i had to sell them the size.8.5 destroyed my feet,animal insticnt 3s also gave me that slip and slide feeling you were talking about when i went size 9 you should really be able to try them things on

[@por3328]

Mine is from "VM1" factory in Vietnam. It has a thin elephant print, I love the pair. Glue stains are some of the issues but i dont mind.

[@b.johnson126]

Got a shock drop pair and a pair from jd in store. Both pairs elephant print looks the same, both with little to no imperfections.

[@leoncobarris9230]

I’m sticking with my 2013 88 retro pair they just look cleaner without that yellow already on it

[@Ballwithrich]

I got an LNM pair. Elephant print is pretty thick and uniform, but it is well put together with no major flaws.

[@iuhoosiers14]

Wow great review you have a new subscriber I see you have videos on cardinals and playoffs two of my favorite pairs they did a great job on those too I’ll be binge watching today!

[@worldztune852]

Hey something they may help and also prevent any creases are the shoe crease protector. It may also take up the extra room up top.

[@jimy0803]

…and your feet will be DYING while wearing them.

[@worldztune852]

@@jimy0803 not if your shoe is too big. You want even notice they are there.

[@jimy0803]

@@worldztune852 I use em in my jordan 1s. i can’t WAIT to take em off @ the end of the day tho. i don’t like wearing jordan 1s bcuz i don’t like creases and i HATE wearing crease protectors.

[@dukestarfighter]

Hopefully going with my usual TTS in the AJ3 will work, if these damn raffles give me a W. Bad enough I gotta hope they fit right. Amazing up close look Marvin, as always

[@Mikedaboss123]

As a wide footer I went up a half size don’t like snug feel . True size is 11 . Lately Jordan’s been running smaller . My playoff 12’s , cool greys both were 11 & foot was screaming

[@raywilliams4266]

How did going up half size work out for you. Asking because I have wife feet also.

[@Mikedaboss123]

@@raywilliams4266 they fit perfect . A lot of the Jordan’s are being made in Vietnam so they are running more snug then the ones made in china .

[@Mark-oy1wv]

Couldn’t agree with you more on the sizing! My pair is definitely too big. Take his advice people…go a half size down. Awesome shoe otherwise🔥

[@SeventyVelle]

I've got cool grey and the international flight 3s. Should I just get these in same size?

[@thegreatone9923]

QC on mine was fine..Cement 3 is my favourite sneaker ever and this my first pair since 2003. I wish they didn’t come with the aged look especially cuz we haven’t had this release since 2013.. the aged look is a fad and I’d rather it look just like what someone buying a fresh pair in 1988

[@jeremyrainwater2175]

Wow they even did the vintage size sizing! Back in the day Nike and most sneakers were up half a size!! Now today a size 10 was a 9half in 88. Definitely cool. They also have a lot more room in the 2019 infrared 6s! I wear a size 10 but a 9half in 6s!

[@Glenngabriel1]

Mjo! I asked for that comparison video on IG, when’s that coming 👀👀👀

[@janeygenraam7923]

Why is the stitching cord taped to under the insole?

[@mjo23dan]

Yes

[@AllOutNoobHater]

Isn’t the elephant print cut from a huge sheet of leather that is completely randomized? Or is that process different? Because I could see where some cuts have a “darker” print and then just next to it is a “lighter” print. Just like you mentioned, the original 88 pairs had variations too, right? Were they as big as this is or was it a small difference?

[@mjo23dan]

This might be the first Air Jordan 3 with variation on one colorway with different shades and textures of elephant print.

[@McStrokeAvision]

@@mjo23dan nah I have hella pairs of this shoe from each drop all the way back to 2011 same issues as these.

[@rodsteele25]

DOPE VIDEO AS ALWAYS BRO LOL. LIKE THE WAY YOU ADDED YOUR ALTER EGO IN THE VID

[@nikedunks00]

Got my pair from Shiekhs - LNM factory with lighter elephant print and the leather was on point. My 2nd pair from Footlocker had darker elephant print (LN4). My ‘01 black cements have one light and one dark print lol never noticed it til now.

[@zyzzuschrist3410]

Always appreciate an OGs POV. Thanks

[@akumaz78]

Fire red 3’s are much tidier in QC🤔🤔

[@Thesolereason]

I did go half size sound and they were perfect 👍🏼

[@unrivaledfresh4248]

More recently at the Outlets I’ve been seeing arrow stickers at the actual flaws.

[@air_rue23]

I was able to get 3 total. 2 In hand. Both my pairs are flawless. I get my 3rd pair from JDs preorder Tuesday. Waiting to see what that pair will look like

[@bigjoe23kicks45]

You and I talked about this a few days ago. My opinion on the plastic instead of chain on the hangtag was because that’s how they came in 1988, the no QC sticker, also they didn’t do those back then, maybe that’s their way of giving us the “reimagined throwback” versions of these. I have two pairs now and one matched and the other pair don’t match at all. But this is my all time favorite Jordan so I’ll take it! 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@KingOfSwords720]

Facts, the tag didn't double as a key chain. I wonder if Nike know this could go sideways with the elephant print 🤣. I'm glad I doubled up on the Katrinas. The reason I didn't get the UNC's was because the print looked dirty. It wasn't light gray.

[@Dtw_P]

Bingo

[@piercetucker1644]

I also have an LN4 pair that I picked up Saturday. Elephant print is lighter and thinner particularly on the lateral side of the left shoe but unless you’re looking super close it’s basically identical in terms of shade and thickness. Interested to see what my snkrs pair looks like when it comes in.

[@Theauthenticationguru]

Lol “microscopic glue stain” 😂

[@JoyDas-fc8sm]

Wow!This is amazing ❤❤❤

[@TheSonOfSomeMan45]

Love the doubles really good!

[@MRTAYE100]

after getting my 2nd pair had to return! bro i have both pairs, the lighter cement and the darker cement...the darker cement is my sz (unfortunately but will be worn) and the other sz is just a half sz bigger since these don't run absolutely true to sz...i'll be icing...both are truly spectacular pairs.

[@specialk3357]

It was funny when I watched vids of sneaker heads flipping out over the elephant print bc on Nike’s site the official pics have the difference in the official pics 😂. Reactions w/o knowledge. Copped a pair today, thank the lord!

[@shorty1103]

Just got 2 pairs in and my box and the small QC (3) and QC (2) sticker on the inside of the box on both of my instore raffle win pairs. My pair look straight. The elephant around the toe box are the same width, both toe box and shoe are pebbled all around, no major glue issues. And the overall shape on the toe looks great. Dates on my pair are from 5/24-9/14 and 6/22-10/7 from the Indonesia factory 2. Noticing the different indentation difference on the back heel elephant print. Noticable but not a deal breaker honestly for ME. I prefer the smaller lines in the elephant over the huge darkened ones. It looks and feels better and true to OG than the dark and deep elephant print be been gettin for years.

[@TheOtherMJ_76]

Despite all the quality control issues…people will STILL buy them. If it is really unacceptable to you, don’t spend your hard earned money on them. Oh, you just had to cop? Well isn’t that interesting. You deserve whatever product comes in the box…good or bad. Nike won’t get my money for this release unless I can try them on in store and see for myself before purchase. If I don’t get a pair the world won’t stop spinning. 🤷🙄

[@mjo23dan]

Yeah, but like I said in the video, if this is the only pair someone saved up their money for to get because they had been waiting for the retro, it definitely sucks. My suggestion is still to let Nike know and to voice your concerns instead of keeping it bottled up.

[@toddk48]

All people by the tinkers way better quality

[@Rhyno-ls3ku]

My Vietnam pair from GOAT looks incredible .

[@johnnycinco1]

The funny part is when I tried to pick up today, the store didnt have my size 9 and had to settle for a 8.5 and I don’t see a big difference at all just a tad bit snug but I think when they get broken in they’ll fit tts.

[@mjo23dan]

Looks like that worked in your favor. Congrats on your pair.

[@johnnycinco1]

@@mjo23dan I appreciate it 👌🏾

[@orincoon5585]

These are a definite 🔥shoe but if I get the L on the SNKRS app then it's all good since I copped the fire red 3's and I love wearing them all the time. Great video and review! Good luck to everyone who hasn't won a pair yet.

[@DiorTooCool]

I hit on the SNKRS app for the 3s. I hope my pair is good. The last couple B grades I’ve seen at outlets were the carmine 6 for the pink soles and the lightning 4s (I didn’t see any issues)

[@andone3540]

I got mine on a steal below SRP but it’s been used twice. The elephant print doesn’t match because mine is asymmetrical from the left and right pair. The elephant print on the other pair is complex on the toe and a little bit lacking on the heel and vice versa on the other pair but oppositely. It doesn’t bother me since I got it on a good price.

[@frankiediaz4299]

I swear your the best sneaker reviewer you need a show

[@sneaker_heat95solis64]

i work at nike, yeah pairs are different. got me questing about quality control. we still to this day get reimagined 3s returned

[@shorty1103]

Always a good time for a review from you 😊

[@Mosesybanez]

I wear crease beast in my shoes so with those in they should fit better If I can't get a shoe in my size I have to get bigger I throw the creasebeast protectors in and they snug up the fitting nicely

[@TheSonOfSomeMan45]

Excellent work my guy 👊

[@thomascalderon598]

Big fan here. So i actually got the lost and found 1s from the exclusive access, and i did a check for myself cuz it's for a co worker of mine. There was no glue stains, no stitching inconsistencies, no leather texture difference, i would say i had the best luck for quality control. So it's just good luck, and like you said it can also be the factory it was made from is likely to do better.

[@Letsgetmoney-de6nv]

Yes! I wear a size 15 and these run big

[@ghoul_lyfe]

cant wait to pick my pair up tomorrow

[@jumpman2390]

I have a LNM pair from undefeated. One of pairs elephant print is way darker than the other but hey it doesn’t really matter to me just happy I got my pair.

[@Dmil2506]

Picking up my pair tomorrow I’ll guess I’ll see what they look like then hopefully they’ll be good 🤞🏾

[@damonsims4776]

I just want my size 13 tomorrow. Good luck to everyone in the morning trying to get these. Dope video 💯☝🏽

[@endyestilo6790]

Awesome review like always Marv 👌🏼🔥

[@JumpmanEric]

I got the exclusive access pair and they came in perfect. Have to check my footlocker pair. Anyway, I don’t think the print is supposed to match.

[@jayguzman28]

im happy with my pair except one of my shoe lace cam distressed lol..

[@tpolk6050]

The nitpicking about QC on these shoes is so exhausting that people rather complain about that then be happy they have them cause not everyone will get them.

[@mjo23dan]

It’s not just these shoes but if you’re happy with halfway product at full price, be my guest.

[@XxCobraKlutchxX]

3’s and 5’s happen to be the only ones from 1-13 that fit me big. Everything else is true to size

[@dofpat]

Have these restocked everywhere? I saw these last week at a Footlocker in Manila and today I bought my personal pair at the Jordan store in Taipei. It’s beautiful btw.

[@mjo23dan]

There was a shock drop last week on SNKRS here in the US but that’s about it

[@nastymigui]

At last I have a pair of white cement 3s, a pity we have this issue 😔

[@Ryan-vu5xo]

Got a size 12 pair and the fit like a 13, swapped with a fellow for a 11.5 and they fit perfect. 🤷‍♂️

[@dereck34512]

my elephant print on the toe box is shorter than most pairs but least the elephant looks like the OGs

[@kirtneyjohn6863]

Air Jordan XX3 'Chinese New Year did u get it please make a video

[@mjo23dan]

I will. Just been on vacation.

[@sonderstudios6675]

I get lucky with my cops. My L&F 1s and these were perfect. What's funny to me is they made the midsole yellowed but it's the front part, the rubber part that yellows. The "yellowed" painted area on these won't further yellow in time. They'll just crack.

[@hopeart91]

Intro was sick haha good stuff man

[@mjo23dan]

What about the outro? 😆

[@hopeart91]

@@mjo23dan 😏

[@mactek32]

Got mine in from the EA drop and was not really all that happy. The EP colors are slightly different but that doesn’t really bug me. The EP cut on the left shoe (toe) is bad. Not only is it high like pre 2022 bad, but it’s uneven altogether. Hoping I can secure a second pair.

[@CatcherOfBass]

It would have been cool if they gave us special paper again. 2/2 on the reimagined Line.

[@aweirdfilipino]

I got a bad elephant print it was from LNM factory 😞

[@dede6199]

Same but idc I still like it.

[@userC47]

Yes amazing video 💯🔥keep it coming 🦾

[@KritikalThinker713]

Yoooooo, OK, I get it now! Think about this, It’s supposed to be an old shoe... One of the shoes gets exposed from being open, which causes discoloration on one of the shoes..! One of the shoes print could’ve shrunk in that time period. I have 1 pair and 2 on the way. My first pair is flawless. Just got them today!

[@dunksrnice]

Noti gang! Lol the intro, yooooooo bring young Marv back 😂😂

[@mjo23dan]

Did you see the end? 😆

[@dunksrnice]

@@mjo23dan of course lol

[@jasongotshadowbanned]

Patiently waiting to take my L tomorrow. I haven't seen b-grades in over 10 years at the outlets. We've been talking about quality of retros for over 20 years now. Nike won't do anything about.

[@mjo23dan]

Yeah but I would just keep calling customer service whenever we get bummy pairs and request a partial refund. If we keep these issues to ourselves then they don't know and it does nothing.

[@bigrube3681]

The new tooling actually fits me perfectly, the older tooling always fit me a little too snug and I wear a 10 in all Jordans so far. I believe they tweaked it a bit around the black cement release cuz those fit snug but ok and everything after that was ok, the true blue 3’s in a size 10 were way too snug. This newer tooling feels perfect though for me.

[@rickeysantos]

@mjo23dan yo it’s Rick from inside moves. I got a size 10 from LN4 factory as well. I have similar inconsistencies like left shoe having lighter shade and more shallow emboss elephant print versus right shoe having slightly darker shade and deeper emboss elephant print.

[@guccimane3731]

Hey boss I just bought a brand new pair of Deadstock Aqua 8’s but they don’t have the box. Any ideas on where I can find an original jordan 8 size 12 box? Doesn’t even need to be the aqua box just a legit 8 box

[@mjo23dan]

eBay if you’re lucky. That’s all I can really recommend. Good luck.

[@Mishka305]

great video

[@trav_greatness3780]

My 12 fits big as well, but I hit an 11.5 at finishline

[@HEISTMASTERKING]

The elephant print is designed like this, as if they were in a store window and were in the sun for a long time and it had damaged them, lightening the color of it. Midsole the same. Plastic tag like the oldest releases. Big regards from the coast of death

[@nasirnixon2786]

I got these today n grade school size and they 🔥

[@frankmatthews5268]

Intro is 🔥🔥🔥

[@cheeseborgerdeluxe]

I instantly sold mine. My pair was really horrible. I didn’t know I could ask for a small refund but didn’t get it directly from Nike so who knows. Im just tired of not only hunting down for a pair but even more trouble on getting a decent looking pair and the price just goes up as well

[@xxplosive_kicks1420]

Quality has definitely been off lately and I noticed the QC on my Cardinal 7s. I doubled up on the 13 playoffs and my pair from SNKRS has way better quality than the pair I got from Footlocker so I’ve been rocking those. I’ve definitely been picking and choosing lately for that reason

[@hiramabiff5510]

Copped two pairs from DTLR. I'm oleskool 💪

[@allainvalalmalvez4606]

Marvin were you able to cop multiple pairs of the wc3s?

[@mjo23dan]

Just two pairs total. Was trying to get a third but only for retail. Turned out the same as the one I recently did a video on.

[@allainvalalmalvez4606]

@@mjo23dan nice glad you doubled up! Definitely worth it

[@SuperBubba360]

That pre aged yellow makes them look nasty, I can't do it, by the time wear them if I got them, they gonna look brown. They dropped the ball on this one, been waiting for these too. SMH

[@Ballwithrich]

I don't like the aged effect either, but this model and colorway is too good for me to pass

[@UNDFTDGordon]

Agreed.

[@PJC_88]

haven’t seen b-grades at the outlet in a long time

[@sneaker_heat95solis64]

mine was like that ln3

[@2dthoughts]

Crazy you have a twin He got the looks And you got the voice

[@mjo23dan]

🤣

[@r.porter1300]

We miss you Marv. Hope all is well.

[@damienjeremyweir4543]

Marv should get an Odour Eater insole, the work boot varient, their durable, very thick and spongy, cut it to size, lay them down on top of the original insoles, and they not only protect the original insoles and branding and make the shoe twice as comfortable, but also keep the pair fresher and will reduce the size down by half a size for a more snug fit. There only about 6 quid and much better than double socking, especially in hotter climates. * that intro was entertainment for me 😆

[@mjo23dan]

Yeah, I could do that, but a double sockliner might make it even worse while one layer is gliding over the other. I’d rather just remove the original insole and replace it with a thicker insole.

[@vicentealicea9018]

El modelo es así como estilo viejo

[@maxpower10k]

Merv was hilarious!

[@rolandbaron5813]

Love the intro 🤣

[@albertmunoz1830]

does the thinness elephant print mean anything ? or is that authentic? lmk real or fake

[@mjo23dan]

I think that’s where the confusion lies with general fans. It should be a consistent print.

[@MrKhenion]

I have hit on quite a few EA and shocks not sure why those would be B grades. Have had zero issues from QC on these pairs. I think its all mass produced and flaws are going to be present in pairs.

[@mjo23dan]

Mass produced shoes still should go through rounds of quality control. Shouldn’t be an excuse.

[@mokicksthanbrucelee]

🐐 content as always