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Why I stopped buying Jordan Retros
The other day I tweeted that I currently buy Ultra Boost Like I used to buy Jordan Retros… find out in this video why…
Intro
Let me start by saying I am still a fan of the JB, and they still have pairs I will want to cop
5- $190 for retros still, no “remastered” Market is not willing to pay $190 for a pair that will go on sale a week later (see Tblakes vid)
JB killed more than the resale market by raising the prices and producing more… next point
4- We don’t need a new pair of Jordans to drop every week. Variety is nice to see, but massive GR every week is not needed.
3- Only so many OG colorways to retro New colorway overload, even for collectors. What started as a handful of CWs, is now dozens and dozens of CWs! Cant ever keep up

2- Comfort is king right now. Which is why i have been buying Ultra Boost, Pure Boost, NMDs, Yeezys, and 93/17 Boost.
1 - No more FOMO. Nostalgia is gone. Personally grown up past the “storytelling” of sneakers to simply sell the product. Feels like JB is trying too hard sometimes to move the products.

[@mathewcox9371]

Ok, so half the comments section is mad cuz they think you're throwing shade at JB, speficially the Retro line, and the other half is mad because they think you're just a hypebeast that jumped ship onto another...where to begin......ok, let's start with the first one....if you're a strict Jordan sneaker head, why are you watching this video??? Did you just click it because you had time on your hands and needed to let out frustration??? If you have to collect every one that comes out, no matter the color, or model, or anything, why would you click on this video? You obviously are biased towards one brand and either won't sway from it, or stray too far from it. This is just one man's opinion, no need to berate him on just his opinions, if you knew you wouldn't agree with any of the opinions he actually put out ( which are pretty sound btw). Regarding the second half, this man is a true sneakerhead, if you've watched his channel, much like he's stated, he's fucked with Ultraboost and...

[@mathewcox9371]

Adidas, in general, for a while, way before they were what they are now, along with other brands. You can say J's are more comfortable, that's totally your opinion, but his is that they aren't, and that the Ultraboost is, which seems to be a consensus among a lot of people, not just him, or people on YT but also in daily life, from my experience. The older you get, the more you start to realize that comfort is key and maybe having a model that was cool when you were 20 in 50 different colors/release dates isn't as nice as having something that actually feels good. If Rockport made an actually good feeling shoe that was stylish, he'd no doubt have a pair, and if you don't know what Rockports are, then maybe you should check your sneaker/shoe history.

[@heskicks]

great comment!

[@BCGOOT]

Hes Kicks I feel u, But me I rather have a shoe thats gonna last longer then a week.

[@MattyV86]

Awesome video. I feel the same way about Jordan brand. I feel like its not exclusive anymore. And to many retros. Price point is crazy for the sneakers. When I got back into the sneaker game I felt like jordan brand is messing up the sneaker game by doing to much. I feel like they have taken something that I loved and ruined it for me.

[@BCGOOT]

H.F. Bauer 🤣🤣🤣

[@itsnoneson3384]

*ten years later* Top 5 reasons I stopped wearing adidas unltraboost and wear sketchers

[@omarotz1able]

Itsnoneson Thanks to Ian Connor lol

[@89jettayo]

Hahaha

[@mikevbushy]

Momey

[@fka_the_body1542]

U troll👹😂😂😂

[@codedwarrior226]

Itsnoneson go ducks!

[@RanduMandu]

I think you're justified in your feelings about Jordan Brand. But your message is from a person who, like you said, can buy any sneaker releases you want. You have connections to employee stores, you get discounts everywhere you go, and you have retailers like Champs sending you free Jordans. For the average sneaker fan, we don't have any of that. Most of us don't have the ability to buy every single drop we want. Whether it's because of availability, financial restrictions, etc. I get that Jordan Brand is releasing a lot of retros, but most of us don't have them. I get that Adidas seems a little more limited at the moment, but most of us can't get our hands on them or can't pay resale. So would you rather let the bots and hypebeasts flex on everybody, or would you rather make sneakers easier to attain so that customers who want nice shoes can have them?

[@heskicks]

great comment man! to be fair tho, i have to work for my connections, and i have to work for my $ that I spend on sneakers! i do think its good that pairs drop and dont sell out, I just think they over did it with going from releasing maybe 20 retros in 1 year... to over 120 different pairs in ever larger quantities.

[@whiterage1917]

Hes Kicks Making KZbin videos isn't "work" dude.

[@thekevinrocks99]

+Keeping it Real Work- "mental or physical activity as a means of earning income; employment" who the fuck liked your comment, it better be you 😂

[@whiterage1917]

Kevin Li I just gave it another thumbs up. Happy? 😂

[@upscalekryptogone1745]

Keeping it Real well can you explain what work is?

[@molo8746]

ultra boost are not worth $180 either

[@twitterlife6947]

for comfort at least

[@Deox425]

Twitterrr Lifeee no its not 180 $ is fucking insane for knitted running shoes

[@crimson3970]

a loaf of bread oh but it's not crazy for a pair of fake leather and rubber 7s?

[@finesse4k813]

Crimson better than some yezzys

[@zerozero5027]

$150 at foot action sale

[@drakedrake1527]

I think 5 years from now, you'll make a video titled "Why I stopped buying Ultraboosts"

[@rworthy34]

Drake Drake EXACTLY!!!!!! This is going to happen to everything. Cloths, shoes, cars, jewelry, etc. So what's the point of jumping on the bandwagon. Nike and JB for me.

[@xdtshoaquewea]

Top 5

[@PkmJZ]

This age poorly

[@inapprehensible]

Ultraboosts sitting now 😭

[@DR.DisInfect]

💥

[@skalawitz]

It took me 21 years to cop my most favorite Jordan. And damn, I'm so happy when I finally got my Jordan 11 breds.

[@BrianErwin]

glad they're saturating the market and i hope they kill off reselling.. $150 shoes should not be selling for twice as much or even thousands

[@APtS_Gh0stHunt3R]

i agree...

[@daniellimas7446]

Fuck those shoes why make that fucker rich? Bunch if dumb asses you want to feel like a champ right ? Wrong fucken loser.

[@kicks_one_eight]

Amen I’ll pay under 200 but has to be the exact color and style I want. Which right now runs on resell for 300 and 700 lol never gonna happen I’ve never owned 3s and won’t until the day I can get a deal I can accept as worth it.

[@felipetrejo2210]

I’m watching this almost 4 years later, and now it’s hard af the get ANY Jordan release. GRs sell out almost instantly, and even Jordan 1 mids are hard to get a hold of for retail 😭

[@rarestsix463]

Exactly! I don’t pay resell really any more so I rock reps but if I can’t get em at retail then it’s a no go

[@Antonio-fo3dn]

I'm glad it's saturated now, easier for me to get a pair, 7-8yrs ago was just stupid to try to get a pair, try to be in a raffle, wait 10hrs in line, try online, none of those work then pay $400 from a reseller.....i get Jordan's because I like to WEAR the shoe and enjoy, NOT to keep in my closet hoping to sell for double the price, or let crumble In the box

[@rodschermerhorn6996]

Yup

[@LongIslandSole]

agree with all points. How long before these happen to Yeezy's!? its only a matter of time, season after season.

[@kavasutra]

Chenao24 maybe in years yeezys and adidas are in their prime

[@LongIslandSole]

Julian Chavez true, but even the resell value is starting to creep lower and lower.

[@kavasutra]

Chenao24 the resell goes lower because of restocked, but the restocks still sell out in 30 minutes

[@Street-Savvy]

Adidas controls that shit tf y'all be talkin about. If they release they next yeezy as limited and do no restocks watch the resell be $1000+ again. Like I said adidas control the hype and resell market

[@LongIslandSole]

Yes Adidas is still very much on the uprise. Obviously above jumpman in popularity imo. Just curious to see what the future holds and how high their ceiling will get

[@timsriver92]

Hypebeast we know boutcha, only buy shoes because they popular

[@soulessmf4467]

Timothy Rivera juicy j lo

[@timothyberry9461]

Joan Jacobo Trinidad James*

[@SICKBOYSALONICA]

Timothy Rivera ------------>>LIKE JORDAN RETROS ???

[@ThoughtsfromaCloud]

Facts

[@danielg.244]

Hes been with boost since day one

[@rclover828]

I don't understand why ppl buy shoes to put on shelves. Shoes are meant to be worn. Just buy the styles that u like and in all different colors. Also make sure they fit and feel good. There is only so many shoes u can have before it becomes a hoarding problem.

[@heskicks]

the shelves are for display? and I wear the ones off my display, its way faster than searching thru boxes

[@rclover828]

I don't see how its faster and saves time as u got to clean them shoes up every single time after wearing b4 putting back on shelves. So ur telling me u put dirty shoes on shelves to save time.

[@dc5v529]

rclover828 Really nigga

[@mythek]

its a good habbit to clean yohr shoes that often

[@jasonmass7925]

You send me money and you can tell me what to do until then. Do you and don’t worry about what people are doing. That’s goes for the rest of the world telling people what to do and thing. Mind ya Bossiness just mind your business. Or do whatever. It’s all good

[@fadinoail9334]

I just bought the retro 8 2017. It's my first Jordan shose and it cost my $288 Canadian. Should I return it?

[@flava4thesoul151]

Jordan's used to be on sale when I was growing up. The shoe game was real during the 90s, then the golden years came and sneakers increased in value. We are officially in the hypebeast era!

[@Gildhattie]

It's even worse now

[@Slow4door]

*complains about 190 dollar price for jordans* *spends 500+ for shoes because kanye made them*

[@okcontent2944]

_ _ we can all tell your white just leave

[@2ndtonone1000]

@@g0d__ probably can't afford them. Sketchers is your you; they cost around 20 dollars an u can get the ones that light up when u walk.

[@samuelgibbs3986]

ok content what does race have to do with this lol

[@laughspirin202]

Wtf without the pricepoint the boost technology is better than those creasing jordans.

[@zguy-cz8zi]

@@laughspirin202 boost fell off

[@CiboloDave]

Hello. What magazine were you thumbing through showing all of the Jordan's?

[@DFWJon]

Where can I get that catalog of Jordan shoes at??? Thanks for the videos. Very informative even though it is you opinion.

[@NelsonWu_1]

The ultraboosts are slowly becoming overkill and the nmds are already done for haha way too many colorways and versions

[@gg_2315]

Nelson Wu u mean ultra boost are becoming less hype and more n more GR so less ppl are liking them cus of that 🤔 let's just admit now a days everyone's about that hype train very few ppl aren't

[@basiicbid8032]

Nelson Wu That's only a bad thing for resellers. I want to cop easily so it's a good thing for me

[@brendenarnold2063]

Hey what should I get new Nike air max flyknit 270s or Adidas ultra boost

[@TheYakburger]

what magazine is that you were showing with all the models and colourways? where can i get one?!?!

[@cellodabest]

I told myself I will only buy Jordans that go on sell AND shoes that I can use discount codes on So sale + discount code😂

[@eastcoastkickz4891]

You don't need different color air Jordan 5s but you need different color ultra boost lmao everything you saying don't make sense bc you doing the same exact shit just with another brand and paying up lol

[@matthewcox6774]

East Coast Kickz true indeec

[@jadenthatcher9243]

East Coast Kickz but adiads has better choices

[@rafi_key]

What book is that of Jordan sneakers and where can I buy one? Thanks

[@jeromeagbugba7687]

Please what is the name of and place where you bought that jordan history catalog/magazine

[@216kend3]

Bro much respect. Nice vid.✊🏾

[@JoeyFerguson3]

I'd pay $190 for them, but there's no point when they're just going to drop to $120. That's a really nice price point.

[@thereasonwhy5188]

190 😂

[@TEN21Portraits]

What's the magazine you have that has the colorways?

[@elliottshort5874]

@heskicks What book/magazine were you referring to in the video?

[@edscottable]

shoe collectors. buy a gang of shoes and never wear them. lame

[@YungChief]

hammertime smart ones only buy shoes they will wear atleast twice a month

[@Comeswoopfam]

Shoes are meant to be worn

[@1of1podcast21]

The start of this video is just showing history always repeats itself. Can’t wait to bring these days back.

[@ariverac23]

What about the current Jordans like the XX9 30 and XXXIs? Do you feel em or nah?

[@markl2315]

Whats the neon green shoe over his right shoulder? Looks like a Jordan 4 but I cant really tell and never seen one in that colorway.

[@jamesmitchell3615]

Bro I appreciate your honesty and transparency bcuz I've matured from that craze to follow Jordan trends seeing that I grew up in the actual Jordan era of him playing. It's all hype and programming but dope is dope and if something isn't cool or comfortable to you anymore as they once may have been then we move on and move around to grow up. I salute you bro on being different!

[@syrafuse3669]

make jordan retros more comfortable please. if cushion cant be changed then have all jordans come with a super plush insole at least! i love jordan brand but their quality has been trash for years now..

[@pavleudovicic4154]

You make everything on point. I bought retro five hornets blue and that’s last one that I would buy in long time, there is no more point to buy them. And they are not comfortable after longer wearing...

[@watchaone4400]

Where do you get a book that show the different Nikes Adidas on act act thanks and can I buy off you again thanks

[@Taker3squad]

Love the Air Jordan 4s!

[@jameslankford2981]

Teka Zolbayar same motorsport 4s are my 2nd fave color wave next to bred

[@maxislate5741]

Black cement

[@juanito6012]

Bro... you complain about random colorways on Jordan's yet the same thing happens with ultra boost. The midsole has been the exact same and the colors are almost identical to past versions. I don't get your argument

[@juanito6012]

And honestly they could drop cement 3's for example tomorrow and according to you since you already have them you wouldn't cop. In reality you know damn well you'd cop them if they released tomorrow lol

[@ogtimmy2355]

Juan Mendoza I sure would ! 😂

[@timothyberry9461]

Juan Mendoza they'd probably produce a million pairs with synthetic leather. and add nike air on the back which bumps up the price $20 for some reason

[@juanito6012]

Timothy Berry that may be so, but would you cop? Absolutely yes. Would everyone else cop including Hes? I can guarantee it, yeah.

[@heskicks]

Juan Mendoza fair statement I just have had too many Js thru the years I guess

[@SNDVeteran]

what magazine or catalog do you keep referring too? the one you are showing to the viewers with all the jordans in different colors. thank you in advance

[@tupacshakur7968]

what's the name of that book your opening with pictures of Jordan's in it?

[@joshmoore1859]

He said in the intro why I’m buying ultra boost and adidas like I used to by retro Jordan’s My answers was because you’re a hype beast

[@shanidgolam]

So what did you think this channel is? He buys shoes he thinks are cool and we think about buying.. what're you looking for the new Asics 500's or something? Who's video did you think this was?

[@iAmTMCII]

I've been subbed for years and saw tons of your vids... this one has to be one of the realist and hit so many key points. Maybe bc I feel the exact same as you and can definitely relate collection wise. Thumbs up from me bro

[@iAmTMCII]

schwiggity good... stay off my channel then loser lol.. I have over 1000 vids and not all are hype shoes. What an idiot

[@ronniedarko2536]

iAmTMCII most of them are tho.

[@iAmTMCII]

Ronnie Darko nah you're wrong

[@iAmTMCII]

The Block was this message for me? I hope you're not referring to me with the name calling bc you don't know me

[@Bruh-pb5os]

iAmTMCII Hypebeast

[@trogoy]

Hes Kicks where can I cop that jordan book you are holding?

[@abrahamperez9369]

How can I buy Ultra Boost for a decent price?

[@jo6est]

Just tell it like it is....everybody has jumped on the adidas bandwagon, becauae "the" brand right now. If Puma came out with boost everybody would be wearing Pumas, and you know Im right.

[@heskicks]

Puma did come out with a boost tech called NRGY, which was actually introduced before Boost, but lost out on the manufacturing since adidas snaked em.

[@ideklmao2491]

Hes Kicks yes thats true but kanye didnt go with puma do thats why they arent hyped. Where kanye goes is where the hype goes

[@josiahsutton2713]

jo6est it's not boost that made adidas popular it's this new tech called "kanye"

[@Sain065]

jo6est nah its because of Kanye

[@MercySaidSo_]

Among other brands I rock, I'm probably the only person around my way in Jersey that rocks Puma. Only ones I really rock tho are the disc blaze and blaze of glory's. All it'll take is a hyped up collab for people to jump on the bandwagon for that brand because I see no one fucking with Puma right now.

[@cheezeitz3697]

People just forget the purpose of the sneaker culture and what makes it so special. It's all about rockin what you like regardless of comfort, quality, and hype. If you like it and have the funds to get a shoe then get it! That's why there is an endless variety of footwear in this world. To each his own. If you're with boost, then wear Adidas. If you're with Js then wear Js. It's that simple. Everyone has a different taste, which makes the sneaker culture special. So let the hypebeasts do what they do, and let the real ones keep it a century.

[@robhova]

As you get older comfort plays a factor in what shoes you get. Also not caring about quality are you crazy most of these retros have some of the worst quality leather I have had the displeasure in feeling. Those black motorboat 4's feel like a thin plastic, my $40 work shoes have a better imitation leather and those cost $190. As a fan of 4's, and black and blue as a colorway I was wildly disappointed when I went to footlocker to buy them. You have to be a fool to think price to quality doesn't mean anything.

[@cheezeitz3697]

robhova If comfort is key then why aren't people getting Asics? They are forsure more supportive and the cushion is more responsive. And yes you are right about the price to comfort considerations. But like I said, there are many selections out there and that is why the culture is so versatile. Everyone can wear what they want. I love js and boost. But I aint using js for performance or reselling them so I can honestly care less for the quality. I get shoes for the looks regardless of quality. Bc who walks up to me and starts rubbing my toe box to see how soft it is. Sneakers are sneakers and it's a materialistic thing. The only quality I care about is food lol

[@robhova]

Cheeze Itz Its not the fad anymore, I want to say like 4 years ago when there was always some collab going on with Asics everyone was buying into it. Don't get me wrong I would like to own a pair of Asics but I can't fuck with the fitting they are just too narrow for me because the models I like have an attached tongue. In the end it's your money if quality of materials isn't your thing more power to you. I can't justify 190 for a subpar quality sneaker when I paid 60 less and got one with better materials. Just because it has a jumpman logo isn't a reason to inflate the price by 60 and use worse materials and these are a pair of Nike's I'm comparing them to, both under the same umbrella. Not saying I don't buy Jordan's, the last pair of sneakers I brought were Jordan's.

[@cheezeitz3697]

robhova I'm wit you I don't pay retail for Js. I got a plug who got me on ds pairs for 120 or less

[@Unite24]

Whats the jordan magazine you have of all the shoes it shows on it. I want it!!

[@CORENyc-pn4vz]

i just came across ya page fam and im digging so im definitely gonna subscribe ...but ? what magazine was that u was looking through with all the J's ....

[@jacobhate]

for me its the other way around, I like boost but I don't see the need to have more than 1 or 2 pairs of ultra boost. All the colorways are more or less the same just because you can't really do a lot with the model and I think Jordan retros look a lot better, have way more variety, and just in general have a way better aesthetic, like nobody cares if you're rocking ultra boost but your gonna break necks with jordans. Also ultra boost is 240-260 canadian dollars which is a fucking stupid price compared to 255 that will go on sale down to 200 after a few weeks. Jordan retros are just way better to me but ultra boost is still cool

[@TheChipiboy]

Giannis Antetokounmpo nah I break necks with UBs almost anywhere. if you don't live in a big time city then it's a big deal, but if you live in NY or LA you might see like 20 pairs of Yeezys in Santa Monica Blv in an hour

[@edawg4056]

You know jordans are played out when we finally got a sneaker store in okc full of jordans. We are the worst fashion state in america. And 2 years behind California and new york

[@wittyexquisite]

don't feel bad most states are two years behind New York and Cali

[@joefuckingflacco11tds-0int4]

Don't worry about NYC and LA. Two over hyped cities.

[@DootE]

The TrollHater Totally agree lol

[@has3219]

lmao if they go cheap ill cop whats the issue

[@sabrinataylor3791]

where did you get that thick catalogue full of jordans?

[@dontdiebyby2768]

where can I get the Jordan catalog that he was showing at the beginning

[@MichaelNNguyen]

Also love the Adidas Iniki Runner Boost.

[@joefuckingflacco11tds-0int4]

slap a Yeezy logo on some sketchers are y'all will hype that shit fuck you

[@giovanniralejo9017]

poor quality on jays now

[@markjohnson9458]

It was always poor quality It’s just that they upped the price so much on them that you are now noticing the quality 😂😭

[@jaymitch23]

So true, the OG's had way better leather!!

[@wilmccrumn4754]

How much are a pair of 1gen "85" Air Jordans worth? Condition is a 7 outta 10 Blue/Black color scheme. Sz 9.5

[@ericneal11]

where do u get the book with all the Jordans that u show on stop buying retro Jordan video..

[@heskicks]

i show that in the beginning of this vid kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGTdp5KPZtx_sMU

[@rackzs2797]

Who's watching with out a shirt

[@bradygarrett2923]

Xxxtentacion me

[@heskicks]

LOLOLOLLOL

[@rackzs2797]

CMD Syndrome 😂😂

[@iAmTMCII]

Xxxtentacion 😂🤣😂

[@loud_g_coupephixoer1233]

i thought this nigga was still asleep after that ko

[@davidlead2133]

“Everyone pair of Jordan costs 190 for general release” yet ultra lost cost 180 dollars

[@deshawnshinette1914]

Good stuff bro. Thanks for sharing this.

[@SidPatwa]

What magazine or book was he referencing during the vid?

[@melee1039]

I love the mass production of the colors , because eventually they end up in the outlets and then I can cop for the low.

[@LEUGIM408]

So pretty much you're not buying Jordans any more because they arent "cool" any more.

[@LordeSwaggy]

Miguel Jimenez or mybe because they make some ugly ass shoes and colorways and charging 200$ each shoe for a ugly ass shoe ? U telling me i should buy a ugly ass 200$ ? Dumbass

[@LEUGIM408]

fatboycelebrity Yeezys are over $200 too

[@andrewgeiger6702]

fatboycelebrity adidas also comes out with ugly ultraboost that are about the same price as Jordan's what's your point

[@the69thply]

Miguel Jimenez nigga would you buy holister in 2017? exactly, hype beast ass, if jordans aint cool den dey aint cool cuz the colorways are trash, the quality is triple payless qual.

[@dennyyshmael]

Where can I buy those white shoe display shelves?

[@garryjones2881]

question..why we cant get the original air Jordan's..the ones from the 90s? with Nike air on the back..(no jumpman came out yet)

[@julioelchavez2889]

Quality of Jordan's are complete shit now or they charge people 400 for what we should get for 180.

[@Alex335iii]

Julio El Chavez bruh not even I remember when they were 160$, there's just not the same hype behind Jordan's anymore. The best year for Jordan was 2013 imo, with the gammas

[@kicksafterdark844]

It's sad to see all these KZbinrs become hype beasts.

[@LordeSwaggy]

Kicks After Dark so if you like adidas u a hypebeast ? Or u just mad u got them old ass black cement 3s with a disintegrating midsole and chipped paint and yellow soles and u keep them cuz u not a hypebeast and u too cool ?

[@myg9668]

everyone's a fucking hypebeast shutyo bitch ass up without jordan those shoe would be nothing just like the yeezys, jordan looks like some alien shoes and yeezys looks like some shark shoes, everyone is a hypebeast

[@Peter-tx7qf]

would you buy a pair of Js without that Jumpman logo . I guess not. oooohhh hypebeeeast

[@kicksafterdark844]

fatboycelebrity if you have true love for the game shoes never lose their luster it don't matter if my shit got Nike air on the back or not. And I've always been a fan of adidas I mean shit I was that kid that would take a extra pair of shoes that were beaters to school in 5th grade just so I wouldn't fuck up my clean as fuck adidas navy striped superstars and take a bar of soap and a toothbrush too clean my shit if they did get dirty. And yeah I do got a beat ass pair of cements that I still wear! Just because they mean that much. But don't get me wrong boost ain't no joke but I'm here for the "sneakers" in general not just some shit that Kanye wears or some other shit just because it's the hot thing like supreme and bape. I'm not letting the culture guide me to what "it" wants me to buy or like I'm here for what I like. And to be honest I'm glad js are sitting it just makes it easier for someone like me that actually likes the sneaker itself not because "other" people do but because "I" like em.

[@kicksafterdark844]

Pjepri ha I have I will keep doing it if I like the shoe.

[@Haffnez]

What do you think of the latest triple black and the sail Jordan 1 drops? The quality is amazing on these

[@gundamnicholas]

should i cop the cement 5s

[@tonyamati96]

You think $190 is bad? In Canada they're $255 plus $40 tax. (depending on which province you live in) In my province it's $40. So a regular GR Jordan with tax is $295. And the specialty Jordan's with Nike Air on the back are $295 before $40 tax. So like the true blue 3's or Space Jams were $335. That's insane. I work hard so its not like I'm broke or anything but I'm not some rich dude either. And like you were saying they come out every week. So if I wanted to buy every retro each week I would be dropping over a thousand dollars a month on Jordan's. Fuck that. I have two kids and a mortgage. I have more important things to spend money on. I'm over it. There are plenty of pairs I would like to have but I just can't be dropping that much cash on shoes anymore. I'm getting older and its not like it was when I was in my teens and early 20's. I don't need to be strutting around in $300 Jordan's anymore. Time for me to grow up.

[@heskicks]

thats crazy! I wonder if you would have better luck copping from ebay for less than retail

[@walkinglick7158]

They don't make them like they used to 😔

[@jcperry]

What sneaker mag is that?

[@HeavyD13]

What book were you thumbing through?

[@bighorse215]

All these little kids talking about hype; it ain't hype the sneakers are just uncomfortable Jordan wants top money for old sneaker technology. Most people want something they can actually wear and be comfortable all day.

[@RiskyRich_Gaming]

Rahsaan thomas Any Jordan is comfortable with a decent insole.

[@bighorse215]

Smokin Joe Blazer for $190 you shouldn't have to put a insole in. Nike even puts lunarlon insoles in chuck Taylor's now; there is no excuses anymore. They know nobody are wearing retros for basketball so they should focus on making them more comfortable for casual wear. The only way to get them to change is to stop buying

[@CroutonsRawk]

Rahsaan thomas for big guys like me, boost is uncomfortable after a while because it's so squishy and without a solid support like the Jordans with their supportive and structured midsoles ( phylon or polyurethane), we start to feel the lack of support in knees because the boost gives out.

[@RiskyRich_Gaming]

Rahsaan thomas That's true but let's say u wear an Ultra Boost every single day. How long will they stay comfortable for? Even big ballin Hes owns multiple pairs of boosts and other super duper comfortable nikes.

[@blairclouthier3873]

Durability is also an issue for a lot of people who don't have the money to get every new release. I've had J's that have lasted me multiple years still in great condition. Where i've also had 2 pairs of UB's start to yellow within a year.

[@godsfavorite4977]

I would understand if you stoped buying them for another shoe that you were really interested in, but sounds to me like your just following trends. True sneakerheads buy what they like point blank period. If JB makes a colorway you dislike you just skip it; but the fact that you want to stop buying them sounds like your just jumping ship. You have some valid points but as a collector I buy what I like not what is most popular or most rare. sounds like all you care about is hyped shoes and that's sad.

[@charles_Wayne_3]

What magazine is that?

[@miketizzel310]

Whats the name of the magazine

[@PottyMoufMoFo]

I like Jordans as far as the colorways, but they're not comfortable shoes. The boost are real comfortable when ur feet hurt u ain't tryna put no damn Js on. u want comfortability. a few of the Ks this year were iigh, but it's like JB not even trying anymore. they're throwing shit out like, "here, take that" and think it's gonna be a banger. shit ends up in an outlet where they're bought up and sold over seas somewhere. Fukk wut they're talkn bout Hes. I het why ur preferences changed. So have mine.

[@Comeondawg]

I hate when sneaker nerds say "OG"

[@heskicks]

+Chris Farley why lol

[@memphisdude901]

Chris Farley or dope

[@memphisdude901]

Lol

[@barrymccoccinner3126]

Chris Farley me too.

[@zujvkys8599]

I ordered the nmd pk og lol

[@gramzzz4565]

hes why does the retro 1of them is wiggly if u put it down and move it its so wiggly and its only on 1side (i have jordan 5 and 1 both is like that)

[@kuntrydrip3180]

what do you think about the new Nike Kyrie 4 City guardians colorway?

[@markislatty383]

You contradict your self ... same as Jordan release different colors of the same shoe dats all ultra boost does every week as well wit the same white boost midsole

[@SushiKxmi]

Markis Latty cause it's boost, dumbfuck

[@roryhall9597]

My thing is sit on them and wait until everybody beat there's up lol

[@hellrel504]

I just opened a store in Louisiana and would love to get some tips from you. I watch all your videos and agree with a lot you say.

[@expertkittee]

Good point! Thanks for this vid man.. i totally agree with you!

[@josheticsay8419]

nike should watch this and do something

[@armonz25]

yet damn near everything in your the background is hyped.......

[@kemikleeunstable]

Looking for Playoff 12s lmk, the only Jordans that I ever wanted that I couldn't get my hands on.

[@thewolfwhocries]

So I recently brought the 2022 Jordan 7 Cardinals in my size, US 13. I thought everything was good and I was happy. Unbeknownst to me after wearing them a few times, the tops of my 4th toe started getting blisters. I'm so annoyed. Like what's up with the sizing. I wish Jordan retros would at least have some consistency

[@heskicks]

If this video hits 3000 likes, i will give those Alternate Jordan 4s Retros (Size 9.5) away to a random comment in this video!

[@MrChocolateadonis]

Hes Kicks I feel the same

[@CJmk3supra]

Aww man, I hope the content still will be as good!!!!

[@tufshott]

you live in portland, i live in salem... i also wear 9.5, must be a sign? i even work at nike and was thinking of picking them up at the es haha

[@OzLord12]

🔥🔥

[@jetv000s3]

I like Jordans but can't help but agree

[@dashawngonsoulin9219]

Cause they to high and they re selling the same shoes

[@thdjskxkxdjwi13]

Bro ur complaining about 190 for Jordans for 220 for Jordan retros with the Nike air but yeezys and ultra boosts retail for 180-220$ respectively. Can you explain?

[@Rime0ne]

What's that magazine?

[@juniorpolanco3836]

I think Nike initially flooded the market with Jordans was to kill off the resale game. I feel like they saw what was going on with the bots and everything a while back and said if we can't charge people $500+ for Jordans we will flood the market and make sure these things are near retail. As someone who likes to buy shoes that I like to wear thats fantastic news because that means I can go to the mall or a foot site and get what I want. I think the $190-220 price point is good (or bad if you can't afford that) because it keeps the resellers at arms length knowing they won't get much more than retail out of them. Which is what Adidas is trying to do with the Yeezy line and the Zebras. Even tho I still couldn't cop the Zebras, a lot of people did. Thats my impression of it anyways. I'm only a year and a half into the sneaker game.

[@romain198426]

Junior Polanco ok here is the problem yeah you like going and being able to pay 190 220 for a new jordan release but how you gonna like it when the following month you go and see them on sale for 150 in some cases down to 120 you gonna get pissed because your actually losing money gonna so that's the problem whoever buy new jordan releases are actually spending more than they should that is why they don't sell out and eventually go to outlets

[@juniorpolanco3836]

Romain Anderson the thing is the value of what shoe I buy is gone because I’m wearing them. For some it’s an investment, I just wanna rock em. My 2016 Space Jams get plenty of mileage.

[@romain198426]

Junior Polanco nah there is no more value for shoes nike mass produce every damn shoe now but. the 190 price has to change your paying 200 bucks for a passed produce shoe consumers had enough that's why every thing is sitting I said it before and il say it again from now on for the rest of this year the only Jordan's that will sell out are the 11ns and 12s highs that's it and most of the releases that came most people already have

[@dallasmonroe5520]

Junior Polanco Preach

[@chesterlim9110]

Junior Polanco i

[@Misa71408]

Sounds to me like you just following the hyped 🤔🤔

[@TheSonnyjim1000]

Sounds to me you still in the hype-line, that's what you call evolution when you want to try different things.

[@Vasbroo]

TheSonnyjim1000 you can try something new and still follow the hype. That's what following the hype is all about. A new thing pops up, everyone flocks, and so do u.

[@TheSonnyjim1000]

I bet you the type that waits on line with mom thinking you're all cool and shit.

[@LB-gq4dz]

Misa71408 g your spitting facts

[@mr.washington1397]

TheSonnyjim1000 U mean in line

[@Crookedsensei]

How you feel bout them Gym Red 11s dropping in December

[@survivaloproductions]

Does anyone know what book he is using

[@rworthy34]

I understand comfort is key but the boost shoe is just ugly as hell. I tried to like them but I just can't. I like the Nike air presto when it comes to a comfortable shoe.

[@southsideboy15]

Hell yea!!

[@rodrigosalazar6170]

Donate your js

[@nolansmith9120]

Dude, what's that book you had that showed all the shoes and additions. I want that!!! Where do I get that?

[@matthewblack1322]

Kicks, Question for ya ... the website "nikespaces.net" is selling Jordan's at super low prices are they fake or are they black market type shoe site ? Sorry if it's a dumb question just double checking. Thanks 🤝👍