NIKE AIR JORDAN 9 powder blue 2024 retro could have been better but still a great retro

A review and in hand look of today’s release

[@HightopRob]

Nike needs to take their time instead of rushing and releasing retros

[@Tynamite13]

Good eye I wouldn’t have noticed if you didn’t point it out and now I can’t unsee it.

[@cassandraclark5499]

You’re one of the very few content creators who’s true 2 the game when it comes to this thing of ours

[@Forsy23]

Thanks I appreciate it . It is just if you are going to do it do it right. I grew up during the hey day when these first came out and it was just so different. They were works of art. Now they are just cheap copy’s . But I with the copy at least looked like the original.

[@Forsy23]

I meant if you’re going to copy it at least make it look the same . Materials or not it should look the same , especially from right to left shoes

[@DomEverythingEZ]

That mudguard complaint ain’t even a big deal that’s what I think. Smh no ten pairs will be absolutely the same. Lol I can’t believe People complain if a something is off by 5%

[@Forsy23]

lol the mud guard changes the whole look of the shoe. But ya it’s no big deal. But it probably is to people over 40 who had the originals.

[@Thejordanenthusiast]

The other thing is that the Jumpman logos on the outsoles are smaller than what’s seen on the OG and the 2010 retro. But at least the left one is facing the correct direction; these would’ve been a definite pass if it was facing right. That said, I’ll hold off on these and wait for either a used pair to go on sale, or for them to sell below retail at the outlets.

[@KevinChinn88]

I hope my pair has the proper mud gaurd cut when they come in. Very excited to get them

[@NateInDC]

Went to my local Snipes, saw the shoe and noticed how thin the mud guard was, lower than recent 9 releases, I don’t know what the cut looked like on the original pair so thought they may have gotten it right, thanks for breaking it down to us.

[@Forsy23]

Your welcome

[@sonokanda9436]

I notice it man. Never had the OGs but I have OCD. The quality should be better or the price should be 180.

[@johnbennicelli708]

Try $160 then it makes more sense. $210 for shotty pleather found on a 73 Pinto just ain't cutting it.

[@andrewT23]

Appreciate you pointing out the mudguard. It’s super obvious now, but might not have noticed it. On instagram, you said you made the blue cut lines more noticeable. How’d you do that?

[@Forsy23]

Oh lol I just kind worked it out with my nail . Like scrapped it I guess

[@OldSchoolHipHop90]

I think Nike makes these shoes inaccurate on purpose so they can release them over and over again. If they get it right the first time people may not come back for them again. I'm sure they have the original blue prints and it shouldn't be hard to match these shoes close to the OG's. They seem to always change something or leave something out that shouldn't be that hard to replicate.

[@whatsthat05]

It’s a OG not mad at it 🔥

[@slowry8044]

2024 toe box is MUCH better Spacing of leather panels isn’t that bad (and I had the OGs).

[@jjevansgoodtimes1]

I hope my pair is accurate.. Nice video.. I like your old style videos that bring us back to our childhood..

[@Forsy23]

Your welcome, that was the plan to “run it back” to the good old days

[@BeeWallace]

The OGs did not release in 1993. I own a pair of the charcoal 9s in June of 94’ then the powder 9s release later that summer.

[@Forsy23]

Yup that’s why I said 1993-94

[@kingdonny2169]

That’s What I Always Said White/Black Pair Only Released In 1993 The Rest Of The 3 Colorways Were Released In 1994 Powder Blue Charcoal & Olive I Can Tell From The Johnny Kilroy Commercial

[@Forsy23]

@kingdonny2169 ya I always say 93-94

[@ew1294]

I still have my 2010-11 versions but you can’t go wrong with the OG’s either! I say if someone is paying attention to your sneakers and on them close to look at the details like that then they have no life and nothing else better to do seriously! I would love to buy these again but the ones I still have are still in great condition so I may have to pass but great video nonetheless! 👌🏿

[@Forsy23]

Thanks

[@francismarion1834]

I copped, but you got me re-evaluating my decision..

[@Forsy23]

Whoops

[@Ferndaburn2345]

Checked my pair and although I wish the mudguard was a bit higher both shoes are the same height thankfully. I agree that for $270 CAD these should have been bang on to the OG’s.

[@Forsy23]

Yup they should have been

[@MercySaidSo_]

After seeing multiple pics I was on the fence due to the way the toe box looked. I always wanted these since a kid but wasn't able to get a pair till the 2010 retros. Didn't like the shape and materials on those and eventually sold them. I copped today out of curiosity, I hope I like them when I get them in hand. Thanks for pointing out those issues.

[@Forsy23]

You’re welcome I hope you enjoy. For the most part they are really nice. Just the mudguard bothers me but I am old school .

[@MercySaidSo_]

@@Forsy23 Thx, same here. I'm a OG guy, I want my retro's to look exactly how they looked when I was a kid so I feel you man. Enjoy!

[@Forsy23]

@MercySaidSo_ thanks for the feedback

[@MercySaidSo_]

@@Forsy23 💯

[@Scott-cy6zv]

Just subbed from Ontario bro. So happy you pointed this out I was heading out today to get me my first 9 for my collection.

[@Forsy23]

lol I am on Hamilton right on a work trip

[@Scott-cy6zv]

@@Forsy23 yeah I’m in London and my friend just checked the pair he had at his store and they have the stitching error also. It’s funny how you pointed this out to everyone because the pair I seen at JD Sports had this and I noticed it and pointed it out to the sales rep. He said there was no issue with the stitching and it was my eyes lol. And I seen your video this morning and said “Jesus I knew I wasn’t off my rocker”. I’m wondering if it’s maybe a Canadian thing.

[@Forsy23]

@Scott-cy6zv lol ya it bugs me but they still look good .

[@Scott-cy6zv]

@@Forsy23 oh they do look good. Like you it’s hard to accept fubbared shoes at the $305 we pay after taxes here in Ontario.

[@chrisrodgers429]

Dude you have best channel when it comes to knowledge. I'm a new subscriber, and I will be back on all your videos.

[@Forsy23]

Appreciate it!

[@MrSh4W]

That's bad, I copped a pair of the royal blue Nike air max 1 86 OG. Still no word on the release of the air 180's 🙄

[@Forsy23]

No word yet, I also got the AM1 . I will have a review soon

[@arthurbarnes6368]

I bought the AM1 OG Royal instead as well.

[@upsetuloss]

I copped today, I had to look at 8 pairs all together from 3 different stores because of QC. Another crazy thing that happened was, when I was checking the QC, the shoe salesman started hating on 9s, "these ain't doing it for me", talking about the recent releasesed green 3s were better lol. The kicker is, he was in his 40s hating on these OGs smdh.🙄😆

[@Forsy23]

Really? Weird . You get a good pair?

[@upsetuloss]

@Forsy23 Yeah, after all those pairs. It was literally that last pair they had too and I was going to give up if they weren't in great shape.

[@JustaComment93]

@@upsetulossthe green glows are cool but nowhere near as nice as these 9s

[@icebergnitro]

When you turn 40 a kid who isn’t born yet gonna tell you that you don’t know shit about your own era.

[@upsetuloss]

@icebergnitro I'm 38, he didn't care about nor knew about the shoes, especially J's. When I'm selling anything, I learn about what I'm selling and above all, you don't talk down on the product your selling lol, that's just good business.

[@dontellbenjamin417]

Excluding the Jordan 4 Bred reimagine, every Jordan release this yr have been trash. Honestly the only Jordan’s I’m looking forward to are the military blue 4s and the green glow 1s

[@vincenttyler4667]

Man that hat is so fire 🔥 man great video 📹 I think the color of the military 4's is too close to the OG color of the shoe so they lightened 😅it up.

[@Forsy23]

Ya this is pretty nice it is an OG from 1996

[@kevincampbell6490]

They’re nice but let’s face it these were not hyped like the Bred 4’s. Every retro isn’t gonna sell like that or run off the shelves like that. I’ve seen outlets selling them BELOW retail already. These sneakers should cost $160-$180…this is not a $200+ sneaker.

[@Forsy23]

Agree

[@user-rq7tt7qv6x]

Love the 2024!! Nice shoes!!!

[@vintageaveee]

Yeah I think the color on the OG’s were a bit darker too! So that’s disappointing, idk if I will cop them yet or not 🤦‍♂️😖

[@Forsy23]

Don’t get me wrong as I said 8/10 but that mudguard being different hightail bothers me . But for the most part they are good

[@damonsmith7661]

Lol me personally I prefer the 2010 shade of blue...idk maybe ill change my mind when I get '24 version in hand

[@Forsy23]

Ya I dunno I was in the same boat , but when I put them on I was like ooooh ya now there we go !

[@vincenttyler4667]

I understand your point but at this point I just happy both My pair have matching shapes 😅 salute to you.

[@Forsy23]

Thanks

[@Spectator007]

great insight into this model, didn't hear this issue mentioned anywhere else

[@Forsy23]

Just something I noticed

[@Spectator007]

@@Forsy23 its why I follow your channel bro. Idk how many times I've heard the 23 thing brought up but nobody talks about these more subtle details. I wasn't around for the OG releases so Im glad there are real OGs in the game still dropping knowledge.

[@Forsy23]

@Spectator007 appreciate it!

[@MrigoesHAM]

That’s actually really bad, currently waiting on my pair to ship to me from Finish Line. I hope that they don’t have this defect.

[@cjaylee2614]

They hit with da 23

[@sonnygetem4458]

I’m thinkin bout buyin these tomorrow should I wait 4 da price 2 go down?

[@KevinChinn88]

Its a gamble. I say buy them and keep em deadstock to see how the market goes. 30 days is enough time to tell whether you should return them and buy cheaper elsewhere. That's what I'm gonna do with my pair. If they end up selling out, our pairs are secured

[@Forsy23]

Not sure I don’t think they will sell fast

[@sonnygetem4458]

@@Forsy23 I bought em da next day😂😂🤣🤣 I wear ah 13 dem joints gone already I’m glad I did but for 210,230 after tax 🤦🏽‍♂️😂

[@Forsy23]

@sonnygetem4458 ya way to much!!!

[@MikeForsythe]

Here from NikeTalk. Good review

[@Forsy23]

Nice last name !!! Same as mine!

[@Forsy23]

Thanks my man

[@cstyles5187]

The quality is definitely lacking, I returned two pairs for defective toe boxes.

[@perzhu]

reasanable notices. not a fan of jordan 9 but thats assymetry of left and the right shoe is just sad. thanks for the review though

[@MrBiggs1nOnly]

I just got these '24 release and I HATE them! I like when the 23 is on the back. they look cheap! like UA's. I'm selling mine! not even putting them on!

[@Forsy23]

Wow really?! Just so you know the original from 1994 never had the 23 only the 2010 retro.

[@MrBiggs1nOnly]

⁠I know...but they just look better with the black 23 on back. I swear I opened this box and thought they were fakes.

[@Forsy23]

@MrBiggs1nOnly lol

[@DR.DisInfect]

Passed i needed the 23 on back That spacing flaw would drive me nuts. I'd take them back 💯

[@Forsy23]

It is , and the 23 was on the 2010 not the 1993 pair

[@antwanethompson5983]

You all act like these supposed to be the same exact same shoe

[@Forsy23]

Not exact but should be better

[@user-ng8nk5de9r]

People like this guy live miserable lives lol just be happy you have it brother

[@Forsy23]

lol my life is pretty good not miserable. But thanks

[@user-nv3ol6uk9f]

Bro what you'll want from the shoe looks like you'll want christ to send you his pair

[@Forsy23]

Ok lol

[@natedogg8648]

Man just enjoy the sneaker you act like it has glue stains all over the place if you don’t like then take them back 🤦‍♂️

[@Forsy23]

Oh I am enjoying them it is just annoying because they are both different nights on each side .

[@Forsy23]

Also I would take glue stains lol that don’t bother me

[@jucobangggs]

First off hes wrong that pic he showed was not a 93 pair those were an early 2000’s knock off 2nd the dark powder blue 9 was released in 1994 while this dude is yrying to act like he has pictire perfect memory these are the exact replica from 94 just read the product details on nikes website the 2010 isnt even the same blue its university blue without the blue edges to the stitching that this 2024 does have stop spreading lies to sound like you know it all

[@Forsy23]

Appreciate the feedback homie but all the photos I showed were the OG from 1994. I dont know it all but I know what I am talking about. The pair I have in my hand with the 23 on the back is the 2010, the color on the OG from 1994 was darker but these 2024 are pretty good. I would really like to see this knock off you speak of lol because non of the photos I am showing are a knock off. I kinda also do have a picture perfect memory from then. Jk

[@aaronriley4881]

Y’all complain about the dumbest sh!t. It’s a 30 year old shoe, some of the material and paint can’t even be sourced or produced anymore.

[@Forsy23]

True , but when you are paying a premium price they should be perfect!

[@aaronriley4881]

@@Forsy23 Remember you also have the option not to buy if it isn’t perfect to you then don’t spend your money on it. It’s plenty I’ve passed on for a multitude of reasons. Just my opinion, my apologies for the aggressiveness earlier, the powder blues hold sentimental value to me so I was just happy we got them again.

[@Forsy23]

@aaronriley4881 yes I was so pumped that these were coming back if you follow me on IG that these were the ones I’ve been waiting for!

[@datboiboobie]

where did you cop the hat ?

[@Forsy23]

Back in 1996 , eastbay