They Finally Made Them Right!

Hey Guys! Today we take a detailed look and review at the Nike Air Flight 89 sneaker for 2024.
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[@saywhat83]

man... every time he takes the SLAM ' Kicks magazine it takes me back to the 90´s... I think I still have that edition of SLAM

[@LazerWolf619]

0:14 Cat -“Please get me out of here” 🤣🤣🤣

[@m42037]

Yes Sesame Street is on kid lol

[@joshkirk6202]

Kittycat gets an instant like

[@ThatDudeCurtis6]

ASMR gets an instance dislike lol

[@csmithreal]

​@@ThatDudeCurtis6😂

[@StillWeRide]

INSTANT

[@gianfrancoferrer9320]

Lost in woods with a tent. I am not risking anything out there on the sea lol. I have been a view since Lebron 9 days, but your videos have become a part of my daily routine bec of these questions. And im loving it!

[@JXsneakerhead]

That was the First shoe that I truly coveted back in 89 in the 5th grade when someone brought them to school and holy caca the memories! Dope dope vid as always Mr and Mrs Wing 💯 greetings from FL!

[@ebiedog]

I remember my friend getting these first in 5th grade and I would stare at his shoes in class until I finally got a pair.

[@BIGgamez78]

My first pair was in 7th grade.. it was 1990. It was an all green pair from Footlocker. I got the all green because that color was on sale for like half the original retail price… probably because the color wasn’t popular. They also had these all Orange ones but those looked ugly… at least the all Green ones was a dark Forest Green which made them okay. They also had an all Blue which was Royal Blue. Those 3 colors were the ones that were heavily discontinued.

[@ut9erfan174]

Seeing the kicks slam issue 1 which i still have btw and Chris doing a review on Air Flight 89’s just brings me back to my childhood growing up in the 80’s and 90’s it’s one of the reasons why I love this channel. Thank you for the awesome review 👊🏽

[@Nghilifa]

They're nice. What I don't understand though, is why they haven't brought back the high-top versions of that shoe (both the 89 & 90 iteration), as well as the Solo Flight High Tops (89 & 90). It's criminal really.

[@wsaestonewave]

Been subbed since my senior year of high school which is 4 years later this summer! But have been watching for longer than that. Love yalls vids! Always looking forward to a new weartesters video when I get home from work!

[@glorifiedrhymes8338]

I played in my states all star game in 2003 in these all whites. This shoe holds a special place and will always be in my rotation. Great video as always 🙏🏽

[@cusinpete5888]

Dope review! I'm from the same generation and couldn't afford them back in '89. Chris, you're right about the quality as well of the more recent drops. Been waiting on your review of the tooling and quality of this specific pair! Keep on rockin' my brutha!

[@gomezjd23]

Great video as always... Since back in the Sneaker File days you have always been the go to for accurate reviews! This old man has bought many a pair of shoes thanks to your recommendation and all have been on point... Thanks Chris!

[@nine9ko]

I love this channel, ive been watching since 2020, and every single video is pure perfection, by far the best shoetube channel fr

[@WearTesters]

Thank you 😊

[@jasongarcia8733]

Awesome shoes. Love that era of Nike. Also: lost in the woods with a tent for sure. Although I've seen enough episodes of Naked and Afraid to know that woods are still scary.

[@crazybuckeye2315]

Oh shit! The 89 Shawn Kemp’s baby!

[@ShadVrinn]

Man, I remember those shoes from back in the day, the cool kids had the Flight low, I had the Air trainer 2 and later the Delta Force

[@DeeWells]

Great video and you brought back a bunch of memories wearing these sneakers to play in!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙏🏾🎊

[@mikeleson9694]

Hi,great channel,I'm in the uk,im 48 yrs old and specifically remember going aftrr the jordan 4 grey cement(unsuccessfully)then the jordan 4 bred(unsuccessfully),then the air flight low 89 released almost to take pressure off the jordan 4 and the flights wete freely available and i copped.Unfortunately ripped the back of em on a moped,just copped a white and blue pair for £48 deluvered from asos👌

[@samk168699]

So glad Nightwing finally got his 89s done right! Been a long journey and I’m glad we can finally rest easy now 😌

[@danielthomas2895]

I would get at several pairs of these. A pair to rock and rest would be used as donors for my Jordan 4's. Thanks for informing us that this shoe is back. Great vid.

[@BIGgamez78]

I had an all white pair with the gum sole bottom. I think I bought them in the year 2000. Had them up until about 2017. And the polyurethane literally crumbled… just sitting on the floor in my closet. I loved the shoes… they felt and looked great. Always got a lot of compliments on them… the gum sole really gave them that unique look.

[@djmarakame8714]

“Mom do we have a cat?!” …no why you ask? …. “So why my dad said he was going to beat that kitty?” 😂

[@BECAUSEIMSPIDERMAN]

Bruhhhhhhh

[@mattleanio8534]

@djmarakame8714 You should delete this comment …for your future self

[@jonathonketchum947]

I had the original, they had the red Air on the tongue and the grey eye stays. I see they have them on Nike in big kid sizes the correct way. I need those!! 😂

[@datharo5]

This is a sneaker I've been wanting for a long time! Thank you so much for the review

[@DKriticos]

I have 2 pairs of the OG Flight highs and 1 pair of the OG Solo Flights and they are super soft leather uppers on those. Also the inside lining they have on the OGs is super soft and comfortable when worn.

[@DroAlvarez713]

I’ve been waiting for these to drop again! Had my first pair in middle school back in 2002. From what I’ve heard WSS sells shoes with defects. I’ve personally experienced that.

[@IAmInfinitus208]

Anything with Chris getting this excited with a title like that is going to be a good one! I'll take the woods too, as in addition to the listed problems at sea, there's also the risk of drowning too if you can't swim and even then you'll tire out and sink.

[@jasongrubb1416]

Love the channel and the content!! I've even gone back to look for older vids becuz I love the fact that u say they run small or true to size... It has really helped me going forward when buying shoes without going to the mall, which I hate having to do!! I'm about to age myself, but I remember I was in high school when these came out and I had gotten the black and gray colorway. I also attended a predominantly white high school with a more hispanic kids than black kids the ratio was so off there were maybe 8 kids in the BSU that were actually black including the teacher... being mixed, puerto rican and black myself, was not as cool as it is nowadays but I digress the first day I wore these to school all the pigment challenged kids kept asking me if they were the new Jordan's... I got to a point where I was asking them if they saw the Jordan figure on the shoes and when they said no there was the answer!! Nonetheless, I really liked this line of sneakers from the jump! The air revolutions were my fave besides the Jordan's but outta mom's budget but these just snuck in!! Thanx again for the great content!!

[@derrickpurnell7143]

Love love love your content, fam. I stay locked in to your content. Hopefully will join your discord one day!!

[@michaeliandomingo3409]

Always here waiting for the latest video drop since. When will you be visiting Manila again Chris? Hit that 1M Subs soon!

[@majorchutzpah7265]

I had them in black and grey back when they came out. I'd carry them to school in the box. My first pair of dope kicks.

[@orlandor5073]

I have these in the Bred color way and these are 🔥 great review on these. If you dont own a pair you need to get a pair asap! Dope shoe to add to the collection!!!

[@micaiahstice4444]

I used to have these when they first came out! They were B A then and still love ❤️ them!!!

[@haydenhouser]

You guys are the best. Should be at 1 million by now!

[@randomhajile]

my pair from footlocker in 2000 had red "air" on the heel logo, in these same white/black

[@bryantwilliams647]

We called these Shawn Kemps in 89' them jokers were heavy to hoop in. I had an all red pair.

[@davidallender9158]

Always enjoy that you keep it real on shoe quality!

[@Nsane1]

I absolutely love this shoe!! I was in 8th grade when they first came out..Wanted a pair of 4’s so bad but ended up with these bad boys instead. They were the only shoes I hooped in at that time. Owned at least 5 pairs since then up until 2012. So glad to hear the quality is some what better on these. Keep up the great content..you guys will be at a million in no time!!

[@BeatleDustino]

Would love a pair of these! I hope they bring back some other Flights from the 90’s. And I choose tent in the woods for exact reasons you gave.

[@victorsalgado6742]

i got the white & turquoise ones on the spring sale for $79 & i love them they look better than i expected

[@schifty19]

I want the black ones! But the original ones that you showed us in the picture! I wore these in 6th grade and they were awesome!!! I’d love a pair with nice leather!!!

[@gonymets]

these shoes were my favorite basketball shoes to play in when I was a kid. they were so comfortable and once I got rid of them the remakes were never the same. I have had many remakes over the years. I recently got the black and white one but haven't tried them on yet. thanks for the vid

[@marshallcaldwell4566]

Bro that hoodie is so official💯 I've always been a fan of the channel but I got to be honest the hoodie made me subscribe😂

[@phoenixautodetailingscotla2159]

I own a pair of retro 89s and as much as I really like them and wear them, they definitely feel different to how I remember the ones I had as a kid. The white and black look smashin'. Lost at sea or in the woods? In the woods. Always something to eat 😋. Great video as always. 👌

[@chancelbrown4526]

Honestly I had a pair when they first came out those brought back good flashbacks too my high school/college basketball days love them then still got love for them now !!!!!!

[@coldbru2457]

I’ll forever want all the patent foot action exclusives from the early 00s

[@gregmorris2884]

Another great video. I bought those a few months back at Nike outlet. I got the silver & black, they go with my Raider's gear. I'll take the tent!!!! Oh, an the were $75 I'ma go look for those white & black ✌️✌️

[@joshhutton9534]

I had these in the white and red from the last drops. They are a really good looking shoe. Such a clean shoe. Into the Woods (especially if I can run into Emily Blunt)

[@allgoodwoods219]

I had the black in grey ones that came out in 1989. Love this shoe!

[@JDRance]

I have a pair of white and cement Flight Legacies from around 2011. The leather toebox wing looks completely different. Way shorter and not nearly as wide. I still have them and plan to restore them.

[@Tommiart]

I never owed a pair, but kids at school did and I only ever remember seeing them in leather, not durabuck.. 4s were soooo popular that kids definitely considered flights a takedown....❤ The woods have nice furry friends to make...like the growly ones and the howly ones 😊

[@dmarr4941]

These look very clean. I got a pair of the black/white last year and get compliments on them.

[@djjackson4592]

That was my favorite shoe to play hoops in. I’ve owned them in multiple color ways. They still look great on feet.

[@stephenyervasi6246]

Dude, Chris (may I call you Chris?)! It’s 1989, I’m in 8th grade, my parents did not by me Nikes, let alone Jordan’s, and I LOVED the AJ 4. So, I save my money and buy the Air Flight Low. I loved it! Same color blocking that you have here, but neutral grey instead of black. Such nostalgia, thank you! And, definitely a tent in the woods. You guys rock!

[@m42037]

Ya bro you're thinking of the Air Flight DB5918-100 The white-black-grey and red, that's the most popular back then. I got a pair six months ago for hundred bucks now they're three hundred!! I don't know when these shoes are coming out I don't see them online yet...

[@user-nj2mc1xt2g]

Copped the Brigade Blues on nike and they are legit....Size 12 for $66 with that 25% offer weeks ago...Love em...no creasing after the first wear.

[@paulauger1987]

These were the first basketball shoes my allowance could afford. They were definitely leather when I got them in ‘89. I grabbed two pairs of the Stüssy collab and they are nice. Remind me of the OGs way more than the pair I had in 2007.

[@damnimhigh]

Nubuck/suede was used mostly on nike's black shoes in the late 80s early 90s s. Leather on white ones.

[@danielmurphy4369]

Great shoe, but I want those converse weapons behind you!!!! Were those released???

[@agentdubski7760]

My favorite version of the Air Flight 89 is from the Logo/Time Capsule Pack. Sorry I got rid of mine. Colorway was fire. The Ripstock vamp was cool and the materials were good overall.

[@bobbycooley9506]

I remember having the originals in Red/White, I loved that shoe.

[@Sproutt]

Nightwing2303!! ha love it man you stepped up your videos since back in the day. Keep it up !

[@mikelowrey2252]

Great vid! Are these what the kid wore in the movie Free Willy? Could’ve been the highs.

[@j.r179]

I remember when those kicks were out they were a hit on the streets. The woods with a tent, easy!!!

[@christianlahman]

Chris you have a serious knack for getting me to want shoes I wouldn’t normally be after, which is why I have 4 pairs of reebok questions

[@m42037]

LMAO Reebok, are they Pumps from the 80s? If not toss em and buy Jordans or Air Flight 89

[@christianlahman]

@@m42037 are you blind? It says reebok questions LMAO. I have 85 pairs of sneakers bro, relax 💀

[@sheldonmckenzieel2552]

I loved playing in these. Love this shoe!!! And the OG was originally leather, not Nubuck.

[@anthonyplanzo1082]

I still rock my 89's to this day. An often overlooked all time classic

[@gabe_satx]

Lets go! I love this model, still have two pairs from I think 2010 2011ish of the white blue color way.

[@tbsoper]

I’d love to see you do some Gel Lyte III reviews. Such an underrated sneaker.

[@rudycabello5410]

I’ve always loved these, ever since the og release when I was in high school

[@briangs]

💯 choosing the woods. I already live in the Tennessee mountains 😂. And I hate sharks, so there's that.

[@user-vp6ty2eh5b]

The Air Flights were originally smooth leather. The support wing was a much thicker leather on the pair I had in 1990.

[@BREDNBUTTER]

That’s my Church League Basketball go to! I rock the SuperSonics colorway often. Way more comfortable than 4s.

[@BREDNBUTTER]

They were leather in late 80s/early 90s.

[@Lord_TigerMan]

@@BREDNBUTTER Lol AJ4's weren't comfortable back then either?

[@BREDNBUTTER]

@@Lord_TigerMan 4s have never been comfortable. even the new SB style. I think Flight 89s are comfortable. Somehow they don't hurt my wide feet. not sure your question, but 4s are the most uncomfortable silhouette I own. Love the look of them though.

[@Lord_TigerMan]

@@BREDNBUTTER Yeah, I agree that 4's are probably the most uncomfortable Jordan; they feel like bricks.

[@legimlugero]

​@@BREDNBUTTERthe 4s and the 13s man those are for narrow feet 😢😢😢

[@jay_aye]

I love these shoes! Especially bc they are not hyped like 4s so it makes it easier to cop. Still have a DS pair of olive 89s that dropped a few years ago.

[@anthonycole8925]

The entire Nike flight line was my go to all throughout elementary and early high school. I didn't get my first pair of Jordan's until 97.

[@jstar_the_poet]

I love this shoe. I have the Stussy pecan brown collab, and I think I’ll need these too! Glad they are making this shoe now with better materials.

[@OCCollects]

Not a bad shoe, hopefully they hit the outlets🙏🏼 snagged a couple 1 high OG’s over the weekend at an outlet for $60 each. Can’t beat it

[@troygraves8117]

Loved them! Played JC bball and the whole squad rocked them!

[@by_run]

Awesome review as always. 🔥 Tent over boat any day.

[@kevingeesaman66]

Man I had a pair of black and red pair back in the early 2000's and loved them and always wished I could find another pair

[@slomo1203]

I had the black n grey version in 89.. it was durabuck..it was a great pair to hoop in

[@bryanhagley6244]

the pair I had of those when they dropped in 89 did have leather as far as I can remember from back then :)

[@s0lephasr248]

I'd love to see modern lightweight take with more herringbone grip with any shoe with iv or 3 soles/midsoles. I'd actually love to see a nostalgia trip exploring all the shoe models that were based on the soles/missiles of 3s and IVs

[@AnonymousLizard111]

I might just cop these. I love that old-school look.

[@TheLazyABC]

Had to pick up a pair of these as soon as I found out this particular colorway of the Air Flight 89 was coming out this year. I was fortunate enough to come across these when I saw these at a Shoe Palace at my local mall last week and immediately copped a pair. Nike did an incredible job with these 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@ministry2627]

I got 3 pairs of these recently. All different colourways. All have differing levels of quality. Black and white were low quality. Blue and white were medium quality. White and cherry were high quality. But I still added another insole under the one it comes with, for a nice cushioned finish.

[@icerider50]

I remember when the channel was called nightwing lol. Hope you get the million subscribers 🙏

[@calvinjr6020]

Damn I jus saw they changed it lmao I thought it was still nightwing 😅 been rocking wit buddy for a while!

[@ViBe4KiCkS]

These are a classic! 10/ 10

[@ralphpuno3966]

these are clean. the rayguns air flight released last 2019 (not sure) are sleepers.. I like camping so tent in the woods

[@CliftonLigon]

Definitely leather on the original. Absolutely my go to for sneaker reviews Thanks so much for your content. Continued success!

[@eddie3600]

with those 4s outsole, are the flights a pinky toe killer as well? and does interacting with each other comments also help the algo? and woods

[@ysidropachecoiii47]

Flight 89's are clean....i got the Red and the Royal 89 few years back ....they need to put out those Grey and white pairs....this colorway were my 1st Flights back in the day i remember it had red on the tongue

[@vaughnworrell]

The theory of the AJ4 being a takedown of the flight 89 instead of the other way around blew my mind. I never thought about it like that until now. Thanks Chris 😅

[@dukestarfighter]

These look so much better than what they released previously. There was a white maroon pair that came out only at the outlets that were really nice but haven’t seen anybody with them. And I would totally take lost in the woods over lost at sea

[@greencustom1994]

@@dukestarfighter wyglądają dobrze w porównaniu do poprzednich ale są gorszej jakości. Ja mam FD9928 101 które są o wiele bardziej komfortowe. HF9382 100 mają bardziej sztywną podeszwe i w środku też są mniej przyjemne. W ślepym teście bym pomyślał że to dwa różne buty.

[@pongtravels]

CAT = automatic like. Also, will pick the woods. Bears would probably get me, but I can't really swim deep waters so the ocean is an automatic no-go if the boat capsizes.

[@thedoubleu1]

Kicks mags n Eastbay’s were encyclopedia’s for tha shoe game 🫡🙏🏼👌🏼🔥🔥🔥

[@Beanz09]

Love the simple black white colors of these super clean ✌🏼

[@m42037]

DB5918-100 are the most popular, price a pair today. Six months ago they were hundred bucks.....

[@TrojanMars1]

Flight 89’s remain an all time fav. Also forced to sport Paceless licks awhile knowing Jordan’s were simply not happening, these were what I strove for these instead. Upon finally getting a pair, I wore the sh*t-outta-them and loved every minute. Needless to say, I still love’m and have always managed to keep a different pair around. Currently sporting the grey color way but May pick these up next. Also, my previous reverse (black) color way were just as nice. Thanks for reviewing and recommending this silhouette as I’m sure most will love them too.🫡

[@trapper13]

Great review! Tent in the woods 💯

[@uspatriotstigmacher134]

I had the OGs in 89, black and grey. Loved them. Yes, the black and grey OGs were leather. Yeh, woods and tent 💯.

[@StanTheMan74]

Worked at sea my whole life and I'd take a tent in the woods every day!!

[@csmithreal]

My dad coached elementary school hoop. I was maybe in the 3rd grade....In 89, a few of the more "spoiled" players had the red version (i think) hi tops. I think that's when my love for shoes came about.