Two Versions of the Gratitude 11?? THIS Is A PROBLEM 😱😱

The Gratitude 11 is a hot commodity, especially during the holidays. But, the Air Jordan 11 Gratitude has a major issue! Rumor has it that there are two versions of the Gratitude 11, and customers are questioning the pairs they are receiving from StockX, GOAT, and Flight Club.
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[@mannywilson4760]

I also got the yellowish bottom from goat...somebody please let me know if you return them how long does it take ...amd also can i request the milky sole pair??

[@retrospectivedave9018]

Thanks for commenting, Manny. You won't be able to request that specific pair. But, it's possible for GOAT to still ship that pair to you, if you're lucky. I believe someone in the comments mentioned the length it took to get a refund. I can't remember if they were talking about StockX or GOAT. But, it's in the comments section somewhere.

[@retrospectivedave9018]

I'll pin your comment so your question will get answered.

[@mannywilson4760]

@@retrospectivedave9018 right on thanks bro✊🏾...you gained another follower 💯

[@enzofn2717]

i reccommend just going to a stor in the mall i purchased mine from dtlr

[@VidalChavarria-f6p]

I hear overseas pairs got more yellow then regular pairs is that ok cause man this pair look super legit got that shoe smell but that bottom just trowing me off

[@emersonestipona]

Got a yellowish outsole from a legit retail store here in the Philippines. Also got one from Nike SNKRS Singapore that has the same yellowish outsole, tag label, etc. Word spreading here is that the US is the only country that has a whitish outsole, everyone else has yellowish. I like the yellowish a bit more since it adds contrast on the shoes and would hide stains better than the milky white.

[@kennethpascua2329]

thanks for this bro

[@retrospectivedave9018]

I appreciate it, Emerson! I would like to see the "yellow sole" version. I'm sure it's dope. I wouldn't mind having one of each actually 👊🏽😎

[@johnredlacatan5940]

Thank you for this.

[@doggish702-pyrodogg3]

I got both the yellowish version looks good compliments the gold 🔥🔥🔥

[@jakeread7380]

Mine here in the UAE from goodlife is milkywhite

[@notice.it.]

There are %100 2 different versions. I got a pair from foot locker on release date that are more of a milky bottom and also got a pair from the snkrs app that is the yellowish bottom. Even the laces were tied different.. milky bottoms tucked in and tied behind the tongue like most jordans come and the yellowish ones had the laces tied on the outside with the loops tucked back. Just by looking at them id say the ones with the yellowish bottoms appear to be better quality. More precise cuts, no glue stains etc. Very strange

[@retrospectivedave9018]

Thanks for the insight 👊🏽😎 Someone else in the comments said the yellow sole has better quality. I haven't seen that version in person yet.

[@waltermak7342]

I'm from Canada and a) Picked up locally on release day and it was milky white b) Got 2 (diff sizes cause I didn't know the fit) and both from Nike on online release. But they were shipped out from Belgium (delayed) and both had the darker yellow version. So seems like there are 2 versions from my experience

[@retrospectivedave9018]

Thanks for confirming, Walt 👊🏽😎 Which version do you prefer?

[@waltermak7342]

@@retrospectivedave9018 Hi! I like the lighter one for looking. The leather feels a little different on the upper heel?

[@kesuya]

Someone took your legit pairs are swapped it for the fakes

[@waltermak7342]

@@kesuya Nope. The EU ones from Nike direct. Lots of EU peeps reported the same

[@waltermak7342]

Delivery boxes intact. Nike has their own box types. Unless you have proof the EU distributor is at fault.

[@rapidiot]

simple, short and to the point

[@retrospectivedave9018]

I try not to waste too much time 😅

[@Brani]

Mines came in from goat and they yellow bruh, I heard there is U.S. and international versions but they are both legit

[@retrospectivedave9018]

How do you feel about your order, Brani?

[@Brani]

@@retrospectivedave9018 they nice and clean but my soles look really yellow

[@Peezy71421]

@@retrospectivedave9018I feel kind of suckered to be honest. I got a yellowed pair from GOAT. Nike/Jordan has some explaining to do

[@lneal2800]

I bought my son a pair from the Goat usually I buy from Nike but his shoes came from Malaysia and the bottoms had a yellowish sole but the shoe looked exactly the same as the Nike shoe.

[@retrospectivedave9018]

Thanks for commenting! I'm sure your son was happy 😊

[@choppersman08]

I just got mine today from Flight club. They have the yellow soles with a Nike Japanese tag and a red Flight club tag. I heard the overseas version have the yellow soles and the USA versions doesn’t.

[@jmton6510]

Correct it’s the Hong Kong version

[@fonzr5855]

Honestly, bro 😢 I got mine from Flight Club when I missed the shock drop, received it a week before actual release, super pumped, but had yellow sole, didn’t think much of it till I started seeing videos about fakes and so on. These pairs looked real, had tags, everything seemed to be legit. Fast forward to actual release date, bought a pair from retail, they were more milky and I was happy. Now I have both and have noticed, the yellowed sole shoe from flight club is better quality than the retail milky version. I’m torn, but I got both so I’m okay I guess.

[@retrospectivedave9018]

I'm gLAd you ended up with both, bro. I still haven't seen the yellowed sole in person, but I'm sure it's 🔥 Enjoy your kicks!

[@shakurj]

I have both I got the overseas version from kickscrew on the shock drop.. And I got the other ones from Nike on the release date.. Love both and truth be told when you have the overseas ones on you can't really tell the difference in the color

[@retrospectivedave9018]

I kinda figured there wasn't a drastic difference when on feet.

[@norinmey7753]

I mean different versions has always been a thing since Nike has been using different factories. There have always been slight differences if they were made in korea compared to the pairs made in china at least for the OG pairs from the 90s. The playoff 7s are a prime example of this, the korea pair has a color blocking similar to the bordeuxs with dark grey and black panels while pairs made in china were all black.

[@retrospectivedave9018]

Thanks for commenting, Norin! I was 2 when the original 7's released, so I didn't know about the different variations. I prefer the version with the bordeaux color blocking, though. Hopefully, we'll get a retro soon.

[@kaitlynruffalo9902]

It’s true, there are the US version and then the overseas. I got both, one directly from Nike and then the other from sneakers n stuff which is EU authorized retailer. I was concerned too, but customer service confirmed they come direct from manufacturer factory.

[@retrospectivedave9018]

Nice! Thanks for commenting, Kaitlyn. And happy new year!

[@patrickbrowne2594]

I trust goat, I buy all of my shoes from there and I have been collecting for a while so I think I can spot the differences from an authentic pair to a fake one, I just believe the ones goat, flight club, and Stockx are selling are the pairs that have been made overseas because I also have the white stamp on the bottom of my box as well as with the sizing stamp in “cm” Europe sizing instead of the American “size whatever” in the shoe. I personally do like the milky white bottoms better in my opinion but I was just too impatient to buy on release day so I went to goat beforehand due to the price dipping below retail as a Christmas gift to myself for the holidays.

[@retrospectivedave9018]

Thanks for commenting, Patrick. I've always had a good experience with GOAT. They just take forever to ship sometimes 😅 I think the milky outsole looks good. But, I haven't seen the other version yet. I'm sure they're dope too. Awesome Christmas gift to buy yourself! Enjoy them, bro!

[@googlemeets9672]

How long does it take for goat to deliver packages

[@petardimitrov87]

Snipes in Germany is official nike shop, and I got those with yellow sole.I love it

[@retrospectivedave9018]

Thanks for commenting, man! A lot of people in the comments seem to favor the 'yellow sole' just as much as the 'milky sole'. It's a great looking shoe either way.

[@sneakerfreak5646]

I got one milky pair from SNKRS and the yellowish Pair from SNS. I spoke to Nike and they said if the style number in the shoe is the same then they should look exactly the same but they don’t

[@retrospectivedave9018]

They probably looked the same at some point. We still still don't have an expLAnation as to why the soles look different. Something could've went wrong during production, causing the soles to yellow more. We don't know the real reason, unfortunately.

[@Active_Alien]

Same with me. Cop mainly clothes and low profile releases on StockX and goat

[@retrospectivedave9018]

I can say that StockX canceled an order that I pLAced because it didn't pass authenticity. So, I feel like they try to do right by their customers. It's just tough and too risky with how good the reps are.

[@kevinmantooth5317]

I got mine from Finish Line and the bottom matches the 72-10 Jordan 11 retro perfectly. They are a little milky and will probably yellow before too long but they're not quite that golden color found on some of them. The patent leather is creased up horribly after just a few years unlike any other Jordan 11 retro ever released. I have wore several pair until the bottoms came unglued and none of them have ever creased like these Gratitudes.

[@retrospectivedave9018]

Thanks for your comment, Kevin! Yeah, I've been hearing that the patent leather on the Gratitude 11 is the worst. I haven't worn mine yet, and I'm afraid to after hearing what the patent leather will look like after a few wears.

[@donaldschulerjr]

I bought a pair from GOAT and it came with the yellow bottom and stamps on the soles of the shoes as well as a Nike tag in Japanese. I was not feeling that so I returned them and went to footlocker and copped up and they are the US release with the exact colors and no stamps. I’m not saying the ones from Goat were fake, but I am saying I returned them lol

[@retrospectivedave9018]

😅 I think it's the familiarity with what you know the sneakers to look like. So, when it comes to the extra tags and stamps, it kinda throws you off. I get it 😅

[@jamesromero6646]

I got a pair from stockx and it didn’t come with a Japanese tag. But there was a sticker label in Chinese on the bottom of the box.

[@luffygear34]

I thought I finally got burned by Goat because I check all my shoes when they come in. Why would they have 2 versions? Mine came out of Goat china so I was hesitant to say the least. But yeah got the yellow sole version

[@retrospectivedave9018]

Not sure why they would make 2 versions. Maybe something happened mid-production and they had to switch the soles. Or maybe they were trying to appease everyone's preference. Which one do you like more?

[@tonymc6275]

I ordered from stock x for the first time ever this year and I got the Jordan 11 dmp/gratitude. I was worried about it at first but, once I finally got them in hand, it was a good experience for my first time. I bought another pair from hibbet sports and they were both the same. I'm not going to say fakes aren't getting thru but, all platforms have had fakes come thru. For me, using stock x was fine. U have to watch out for who u are watching on KZbin when they say they got fakes from in particular stock x and goat, they are just trying to make them look bad. That's not to say people don't get fakes. I think it's ok to order from these places but, it also depends on what your ordering

[@retrospectivedave9018]

Thanks for commenting, Tony 👊🏽😎 I agree! That was the point I wanted to make towards the end of the video. I think StockX, GOAT, and Flight Club do their best to authenticate, but sometimes a few fakes get through. I can only imagine how much volume they do per day. In addition to fakes getting better. So, it's always risky. I'm gLAd you're satisfied with your order though! Enjoy them!

[@tonymc6275]

@@retrospectivedave9018 yea. It's like that even with eBay too. As long as the company we order it from will take care of it then it's no big deal but, some people just make it up and say they got it from these platforms. Like u said the volume they deal with, it's almost guaranteed a couple fakes get thru. I'm happy with mine and I'll order again but, I will exhaust all other options first just like my gratitude 11's. I just didn't want to miss out on any other drops so I only paid an extra $20-$30

[@stevenguerra2123]

I purchased mine through Goat as well. Supposedly were shipped from seller in UK to Goat facility for authentication. Then shipped to me. Mine does have a yellowish tint as well. Stitching looks very good and there’s no weird smell coming from them. Just want to make sure they real.

[@retrospectivedave9018]

Thanks for commenting, Steven! Yes, the weird smell is usually an indicator that the shoe is not authentic. What you purchased is probably an authentic shoe, and it seems like you're satisfied with your order. Enjoy your sneakers!

[@vidguy5618]

Nike themselves is selling both "versions" (if you want to call it that). I have a friend who got a darker yellow sole version shipped directly from Nike in Canada, that version came from a warehouse in Europe. But Nike themselves are selling that, it's not just StockX or Flight Club.

[@retrospectivedave9018]

I appreciate the insight! I just hate it has some people upset, afraid, confused, etc. Which version do you like more?

[@sdrh2990]

@@retrospectivedave9018 I like the lighter version better personally, but who knows, in a few years the darker yellow one might actually be more sought after because it might be more rare, lol. The US model ones are probably likely mass produced in higher numbers than the ones for the Euro/Asia market.

[@pedroencarnacion1259]

A question brother, in the midsole part, what color is the bottom part and what color are the stitching?.

[@tquickbiz]

Cap

[@vidguy5618]

@@pedroencarnacion1259 The footbed was gray, I forgot the color of the stitching (it's wrapped under the tree). But yeah the dark sole/gray footbed version is being sold by Nike themselves.

[@Doriginal5]

Got a yellow sole from Goat (shipped from China). The 3 retail pairs I got did not have the yellow sole.

[@retrospectivedave9018]

Gotcha. I still have not seen the one with the yellow sole in person.

[@Peezy71421]

@@retrospectivedave9018What’s your IG? I’ll send you a pic of mine.

[@lapouriture4057]

Have mine from snkrs in France and the sole is yellow. These are fire but i will not lie i would prefered the whiter

[@retrospectivedave9018]

Thanks for confirming! That's pretty much the point I wanted to make in the video. The stateside version was promoted more, so when some people got pairs with yellow soles, they were either confused, upset, or both. I haven't seen the European version in person, but I'm sure they're still 🔥

[@lapouriture4057]

Glad i can help you guys. Yeah these still fire. Love em. Le leather make this shoe really Dope. Excuse for my english. Most of french people don t speak english 🙏 Hope u Can understand. Oh and for information in Europe there s no size tag on the insole

[@rosalitobea5345]

@@lapouriture4057 hi sir, may i know the color of your insole? i got mine in SNKRS app also and i am really confused if its a fake or legit

[@Philly_ndaduboze]

@@lapouriture4057 T’a une idée de comment cop une paire américaine d’ailleurs je viens de recevoir la mienne de Wethenew en espérant qu’ils en trouve une de la bas par chance mais c’est un échec 😞

[@hassan6746]

Just got my pair and its piss yellow im very sad

[@retrospectivedave9018]

I hate you got the one you don't want. Maybe you can trade for the clear sole

[@MeloFever]

Mine have the yellowish bottom and i cant complain about the quality honestly. My friend has a pair he got from footlocker and mine seem to be of a better quality so idk if they arent legit they did a damn good job.

[@kite36]

Could it potentially be oxidation from how they had the shoes stored prior to release? Having a couple clear soled Jordan’s I feel like if they started producing these awhile ago the soles couple have potentially turned yellow from continuous light exposure. Or maybe not I hope that’s not the case.

[@retrospectivedave9018]

Good point 👊🏽😎 That actually crossed my mind as well. But, then again, I figured the yellow soles were just exclusive to overseas. Not sure exactly. But, that's a good point.

[@terrencebrinkley2272]

I received a pair from Goat with the yellowish sole but the more I read and think about it why would Goat, Stockx etc mess up the reputations that they built from this one sneaker release, Im thinking 2 different versions.

[@retrospectivedave9018]

Thanks for commenting, Terrence! It's definitely possible that there are two versions. It would be nice if Nike cLArified that.

[@jayyardee6328]

Got mines from flight club yesterday and sent them a email because I thought mines were fake thanks for this comment bro thinking of just keeping mines

[@braindmage]

I got my pair from goat and they are indeed the yellowed sole. But I like the look so I’m not worried about it.

[@retrospectivedave9018]

I was able to see some pics of the yellowed sole. I like them. I wouldn't mind having 1 yellow and 1 milky.

[@OldSchoolJules]

I hit on the shock drop and got a pair on STOCKX. My STOCKX pair had that piss colored outsole. That same day I reached out to STOCKX to ask for a refund. It took a few weeks but they refunded me no problem. I also hit on the December 9th drop on SNKRS so I’m happy with my double up now.

[@retrospectivedave9018]

I'm gLAd you were able to get a refund. I remember they would ask for you to sell the shoe back on the StockX app, if you weren't happy with your order. I guess that has changed. And congrats on the double up 👊🏽😎

[@luisdaniel7027]

I got both shoes The overseas release with yellowish sole and the state (US) release with the white milky sole they both legit 💯🔥I like both shoes

[@retrospectivedave9018]

I agree, Luis! The aged look on 11's don't look bad at all. If I see a European pair in person and like it, I might get both too 👊🏽😎

[@doggish702-pyrodogg3]

Got both also 🔥🔥🔥

[@shakurj]

I got both too and to be honest when you have the overseas pair on foot you can't really tell the difference in color

[@tjtrucking9389]

I have both pairs haven’t worn the US pair yet only worn the overseas pair once on thanksgiving. Good to know I have two lever pairs!!🫡🫡

[@Boom_dock86]

So the yellowish sole are legit?

[@pinapplevile2361]

I got a pair from Nike app in the Philippines. It checked all the "fake" signs from your previous videos... So... Either Nike Philippines is sourcing from fakes or there really are multiple versions.

[@retrospectivedave9018]

I'm leaning towards it being multiple versions.

[@jmton6510]

Multiple versions you can tell by material and uv light and probably downs check all the “fake “ signs but they probably got picture from the real so the fakes can look as identical as the fakes

[@terrancestanley4459]

The whiter bottom look better

[@retrospectivedave9018]

I like that one too. But, I know they will eventually yellow

[@terrancestanley4459]

@retrospectivedave9018 yeah u would think they would have some type of sole that wouldn't yellow by now.

[@Snekyroberts]

a question that I have then after watching this is that should I be worried if there is a chinese sticker on my 11s. I bought 11 cherrys twice this year and got the same sticker, took them to get authenitcated by resellers in my area, and they passed. but the foam footbed was present and the sole said aj11 qf . I saw them on the same quality on the gratitudes and now im confused

[@retrospectivedave9018]

The Cherry 11's I got from SNKRS didn't come with the AJ 11 insole. The insole has a chart on the bottom. I always say you should be a little worried when you purchase from a 3rd party vendor. But, if you have sneaker boutiques in your area, you can do an in-person comparison to see if you see anything "off" about your pair.

[@TeamEuphoricz]

I can confirm my stockx pair have the yellow-ish sole and I was relieved when i saw this video pop up in my feed. I was tweaking for days after I saw another pair with a more clear outsole thinking SX had got one over on me. I didnt bother returning because in a few months/ a year they'd have been yellow anyway as 11s tend to do, but its good to know I have a legit pair. Also, is anyone else pair squeaking loudly by the tongue? its like every step i take i hear the leather rubbing and squeaking together

[@retrospectivedave9018]

I'm gLAd the video gave you some reassurance. That's pretty much what I hoped the video would do for most people. As for the leather squeaking, I haven't worn mine yet. So, I'm not sure of a fix for that. Maybe try a quick Google search.

[@dennisbarber7919]

Going down this rabbit hole since receiving my order from StockX last Friday. Outsole a good bit yellow. StockX now has in the description of the shoe that some versions may have a slightly different colored outsole based on region they were made. To me they are a good bit yellow compared to the US retail versions in all of the YT videos, etc I’m looking at. Plan to see about possibly returning as I have not removed StockX verification tag or worn on feet. Was really excited to get these, but hate seeing so many videos about either a ton of fakes or possibly 2 versions.

[@retrospectivedave9018]

I hate you're not satisfied with your order, Dennis. I honestly believe there's a possibility two versions. This is not an unprecedented thing. But, at the same time, I've only seen the US version in person. So, I'm limited to what I can say about the other one.

[@dennisbarber7919]

@@retrospectivedave9018 Thanks for the reply and your videos. I’m no sneakerhead by any means, just have always liked the 11’s & never had a pair before and was excited when they got here before Christmas. Kind of crazy reading comments here and other vids from people outside US with the yellow soles like I got. Can’t think Nike would have THAT big of a difference in color, but I’m not a trained eye in the shoe game so I can’t comment with a lot of certainty on any of it.

[@jamesromero6646]

Did your stockx pair come with the Chinese sticker label on the bottom of the box. My stockx pair did but my SNKRS app pair didn’t. And yes the stockx pair is more yellow then my SNKRS pair and my retail pair I got at the mall

[@dennisbarber7919]

@@jamesromero6646 My box did not have the additional sticker on the box as I’ve seen in other YT videos. Got a quick reply from StockX about my concerns & they quickly responded & said I can return for refund. I want the “milky” bottoms with the US version, so sending mine back to StockX today & ordered US version via eBay. StockX did not say in their reply about international vs US versions, but I’m pretty sure I just got a generic “if you’re not happy you can return” since I had not removed the StockX verification tag. Pleased with return process at this point.

[@lego-man3924]

You def should check out the “overseas” version if there is cause mine are the “overseas” ones and I’m really confused

[@retrospectivedave9018]

Thank you for commenting. Hopefully, I can get my hands on an overseas pair to compare soon.

[@tylerhawkins1301]

Yeah bro I just received mine a couple days ago gottem on StockX and I’m in Louisiana I definitely have that yellow ish sole but the quality is definitely A1 on the European pair. But if what’s being said is true then I definitely prefer that yellow tint, but I am a huge fan of an icy bottom all in all though this has probably been the most sketchiest drop I’ve ever seen.

[@retrospectivedave9018]

Shout out to Louisiana! Thanks for commenting, Tyler! Depending on the shoe, the aged-yellow outsole is 🔥 But, icy soles are tough too. It just depends on the shoe to me. Between this drop and the Cherry 11, I don't know which one is more sketch....But, it's definitely crazy out here 😅 Enjoy your kicks, bro 👊🏽😎

[@Nahttan]

I just bought mine from stockx, after buying it i was really skeptical of stockx selling fakes. Just to make sure, the ones you got from stockx are legit right?

[@cjr.6099]

This really isn't an issue Jordan's from the 80s and 90s were made in China and korea... Some minor differences but never was a problem... It honestly made pairs for rare and unique

[@retrospectivedave9018]

I appreciate your comment 👊🏽😎 I see what you're saying.....But, back then you didn't have to worry about counterfeits. Most people were able to go to the store at any time and buy those sneakers. So, if you got a pair that looked different from the next pair, at least you know you bought something authentic. That's not the case in this era.

[@Peezy71421]

I got mime from GOAT. They are deep pre-aged yellow as if they were a reimagined pair. I guess I’ll keep them. I mean I’ll never have yellowing anxiety because they came out the box like that. GOAT is definitely getting variants though. Not quite sure how I feel about that.

[@retrospectivedave9018]

Thanks for your comment, Perry. If you like the pair you received, then that's all that matters. I want to see a yellow pair in hand. I'm sure they look good aged.

[@deesimpson6453]

I bought a pair from Flightclub/GOAT, since they are partnered together now as a company. And the bottom is egg yellow. A pair I bought of the SNKRS apps is a creamy white/clear sole. I don't know what to do with the yellow bottom 11's.

[@retrospectivedave9018]

Do you notice any other differences besides the outsoles, Dee?

[@deesimpson6453]

Stamp on the inside of the shoe, underneath the shoe insert is a dead giveaway, and the 23 on the back of the right shoe is slightly crooked. I sent numerous emails to try and return for a refund. I got no response. I got a legit pair off the SNKR app though.

[@jamesromero6646]

Yeah my 23 on the right shoe was off to the right more. The left was centered. Stiching on lace loops look off too compared to my SNKRS pair.

[@___logan___2835]

yo bro i comments a while ago but i finally got around to ordering them off of goat yesterday so hopefully i get the milky soles and not the yellow one so would be fine with either but hoping of the milky ones i’ll keep you updated if you want.

[@retrospectivedave9018]

Thanks for commenting, Logan! I'm sure the soles will yellow over time....At least it would be a natural yellowing, though. Please keep me posted on which one you receive 🙏🏾

[@___logan___2835]

@@retrospectivedave9018 dude i checked the tracking and their coming form hong kong does that mean the soles will be yellow?

[@googlemeets9672]

@@___logan___2835sadly yeah bro, I wanted the milky but mines came today and it’s the yellow, but it doesn’t matter to me now

[@Marcopolo924]

I got my 11s on the shock drop in November from the Snkrs app. I'm on the East Coast in the US and I have sail-colored bottoms not milky. I thought that's the way they were supposed to be. Who knew? Lol

[@Marcopolo924]

Even in some of the pics in this video, some have sail colored so I'd say they're legit

[@Marcopolo924]

The Got'Em pic I have even has the sail-colored bottoms. I had to check to see if I was bamboozled! They're legit when even the pics on the site don't have the milky white bottoms. Either that or I'm on a European site from America. Lol

[@retrospectivedave9018]

Yeah, I was taken aback once the rumors started that there were 2 versions. I agree with you, the "Got Em" shows a more yellow outsole. Which one do you prefer?

[@Marcopolo924]

I like the sail color. The milky ones might end the sail color in a couple of years anyway. Lol we're just ahead of the curve. Both look good though so I would have been happy with either for real.

[@adrianluke2155]

I think Nike did this to hurt stock x and other similar companies. I returned my stock x pair and ordered from Nike and got the same darker sole. The pair from champs Canada was lighter.

[@retrospectivedave9018]

Which one do you like more, Adrian?

[@elverga3241]

No solo cambia la suela lechosa tambien hay otros aspectos, el cuero no parece el mismo, la puntera no es igual de afilada en la europea es mas abombada y no solo con las 11 tambien las jordan 4 military blue tienen su version europea con peores materiales y diferentes acabados y tienen sellos azules debajo de las plantillas etcetc, me jode pagar mas porque pagamos en euros y encima algunos jordan vienen con peores materiales

[@sam28407]

I have a pair directly from Nike UK - and it's yellow (SZ on the tag). But shoes looks great, so who cares

[@retrospectivedave9018]

Thanks for confirming, Sam! I haven't seen the UK pair in person, but I'm sire they're 🔥

[@abdonluna5324]

I got my pair straight from sneakers in Philippines and it came with the yellowish outsole. Some a**h**e in a facebook group keep saying they were fake, not that I care.

[@retrospectivedave9018]

Thanks for commenting! Which version do you like?

[@franklausky]

Very informal video. Plenty of news I can use.

[@retrospectivedave9018]

Thank you, Frank 👊🏽😎 I was hoping it would come off more informal than confusing. But, a lot of the comments are helping to confirm the rumors. So, that's good.

[@mikeysyke]

There are 2 versions. Nike has often used multiple factories. Even if you go back to the original 1985 Jordan 1. The same with the OG black infrared Jordan 6, that’s why some people remember the back being a slightly different material on those.

[@retrospectivedave9018]

Good point, Mike. However, the difference is, back then sneakers weren't selling out and there were no 3rd party apps to buy from. So, if you got a pair that was different from another, at least you knew it was authentic.

[@nissanskyline5564]

Two version i got from nike app a yellowish color and footlocker a milky white,,,, i return to nike cause the quality are so rough compare to the milky white

[@retrospectivedave9018]

Someone else in the comments said the yellow sole version had better quality than the milky one. I guess it depends on the pairs. I'm gLAd you were able to get a pair 👊🏽😎

[@rudy7803]

thats what i thought! im kinda wondering why mines yellow asf, got it from retail shop Atmos in japan was wondering why the one in youtube seems like clear colored, but i didnt think about it thats much about it since i got it from legit shop

[@retrospectivedave9018]

Yeah, I was surprised to learn there were two versions too, Rudy. I like both actually. Enjoy your kicks 👊🏽😎

[@weeztech]

LNM pair has the lighter sole color, SZ has the darker and more yellow sole. I got the SZ unfortunately from nike app ph it has a thinner patent leather. My Tito bought LNM pair from toronto footlocker for my brother basically LNM is the best pair out of the bunch.

[@retrospectivedave9018]

I've been hearing that the patent leather is not that good. I haven't worn them yet to know if that's true. I didn't know the quality was specific to the SZ pair, though.....Interesting.

[@champbrady633]

It's only one pair of them jawns that's official. That's the ones with the whole milk bottom. Then yellow bottoms are the 2 % milk

[@cj.0324]

This is true. And I dont get it. Bought 2 pairs. One from nike and footlocker. The pair I got from nike got more yellowish outsole and the box got a QC tag and a printed code. Thanks for making this video cuz I was a bit confused on what was happening

[@retrospectivedave9018]

Yeah, I'm still confused on why Nike would produce 2 versions. Maybe they knew some people would prefer one over the other. Or maybe something happened during production, so they switched the color. Which version do you prefer?

[@jodieblocko5192]

StockX gave me yellow sole too 😢

[@retrospectivedave9018]

I'm sorry that's what you received, if you were expecting to get the milky sole version. Are you going to return them?

[@Mrrlamb1]

I got a pair from Nike and a pair from StockX... the X pair indeed had the yellow outsoles--sent them back like an overcooked steak. Nike needs better QC on these mass drops.

[@retrospectivedave9018]

How was your return handled? Did you get a full refund?

[@Mrrlamb1]

@retrospectivedave9018 Process was a little frustrating at 1st--they def don't make it easy. Submitted a bunch of photos and a narrative and they sent me a return label after 3 days of back/forth. I've purchased 18 pairs of shoes from them w/ no issues until now.

[@xan9666]

Mine are icy and i got them from nike town in ceasers palace forum shops

[@retrospectivedave9018]

Nice! Enjoy your kicks, bro!

[@LydianB.143]

I got a pair in an “certified” shoe store here in the Dominican republic and they came with the yellow sole, most latinoamerican nike shoes in general came with a white tag(not the size tag) besides the shoe like how they put the extra laces back then, with a little transparent thing, anyways great video!

[@retrospectivedave9018]

I appreciate you commenting! I would like to see a pair with the yellow sole. Thanks for the support, man 👊🏽😎

[@SSwizzyMusic]

I wanted the US version but I insta shipped through goat and sadly saw Hong Kong and already knew it was the yellow one 😂 all good though

[@retrospectivedave9018]

I feel you 👊🏽😎 I hope you enjoy your pair, bro.

[@jdstacks]

bro its like now i dont even know if my other pair is real or not qc is crazy i got a pair from sneakers n stuff and now i have no idea

[@retrospectivedave9018]

If you have a pair from SNKRS, use that to authenticate the other one. It's really a tough one to authenticate, though.....especially if you don't have a reference.

[@jdstacks]

@@retrospectivedave9018 my other pair is from goat

[@lance24braden]

My j11 gratitude a yellow outsole..i buy the jordan manila..here in the philippines..thanks

[@retrospectivedave9018]

Thank you for commenting! It definitely helps for those questioning their shoes 😎

[@lance24braden]

Thnanks..i buy a legits store..why my jordan 11 gratitude dmp is yellowish in the outsole..this my pairs its legits..how can tell my pairs its legits..thanks

[@blackboom2194]

I bought them from SNKRS and I also got the ones with the yellow sole and the black stitching under the insole. I don't know if they are fake or not but on the Internet they say that the ones I have are fake. by any chance can you tell me if they are real or fake ?

[@retrospectivedave9018]

I don't think Nike would send you a fake shoe. If so, that's pretty bogus. If you got them from SNKRS, then I wouldn't worry.

[@blackboom2194]

@@retrospectivedave9018Thanks bro

[@blackboom2194]

@@retrospectivedave9018 I have another question, is it okay if my shoes smell like glue? I bought them from SNKRS. Did you notice the same thing on your pair?

[@makememorial7334]

No glue smell on my even with yellow sole

[@blackboom2194]

@@makememorial7334 i don’t know if it is glue or not but it smells

[@JahMike202]

How do you know what factory they are made from?

[@retrospectivedave9018]

Thanks for commenting, Jah. If you look on the sizing tag, it is usually in the top right corner......Might read "LNM, LN4, SZ, VW1, XC,"

[@frankwhite9398]

I got mine on the shock drop for them, no issue. Hit again on drop day, same thing, no issue. Use your gut when buy'n, from apps, at stores, don't cop, keep and complain. Lol

[@retrospectivedave9018]

The two pairs I showed in the video, one was from the shock drop and the other was from the release date. I agree, Frank, but it's still tough to get shoes out here. I do recommend buying in person, so you can at least inspect what you're getting.

[@frankwhite9398]

@@retrospectivedave9018 that sound like some foul Nike shit off rip, always a quality issue, but when it comes to punch'n out Jordan retro's with that wack ass Jumpman on the heel tab those are always crisp. I always say stick to your plugs, cop where you know, and mostly when you cop from someone or somewhere you normally don't, its always about the price, never the quality.

[@user-rq7tt7qv6x]

The darker more cream pair are REAL... i like them more imo

[@retrospectivedave9018]

They're pretty dope. I like both version, honestly.

[@tonygarcia8382]

I got my pair from stock x and it came from hong kong, the soles are really yellow and the tongue feels more wrinkled then the real pair, my cousin has a pair and I compared them and the soles look really different are mine real? And should I return?

[@retrospectivedave9018]

Thanks for commenting, Tony. Your shoes could still be real. If you ended up with the European version (assuming it actually exists), then your shoe is probably authentic. The leather on the tongue will differ from pair to pair. I have 2 pairs, and one is a bit more wrinkled than the other. If you're truly not satisfied with the pair you received, return them....I know I would.

[@kuntakenta144]

I have the SZ version that I had ordered from StockX

[@retrospectivedave9018]

How do you feel about your order?

[@kuntakenta144]

Overall I am satisfied with the order tho I dislike the yellowish tint at first but it grew on me 8/10 top ten sneakers of the year fs!

[@Phenom-rl5pr]

I got both versions. Im not a fan of the EU version. But thats the size i prefer so comfort over looks anyday. Total BS that they got that so wrong.

[@retrospectivedave9018]

I don't know if they got it wrong or if it was intentional. Maybe Nike was trying to please everyone by making two different soles. It would just be nice if they confirmed the two versions.

[@Phenom-rl5pr]

@@retrospectivedave9018 agreed

[@TonyFernandezjkdjedi]

I got the European version from POIZON..add them to the list.. SMH,,, some major BS

[@retrospectivedave9018]

😭 I've heard of POIZON, but I'm not familiar with how they operate.

[@rokiadiagouraga8446]

I got a yellowish outsole from Nike ( I’m from Europe) I have the recipes and all I think every region got a different version

[@___logan___2835]

you probably won’t see this comment because i’m a little late but on goat and stock x the pictures all have yellow soles but if in the description it says like translucent bottom sole and i checked the color description it says white and black and metallic gold like i think it’ll be the milky one but the picture has the yellow one. i’m not sure which one i will receive

[@retrospectivedave9018]

Hey, Logan! Thanks for commenting. So, even though one is yellow and the other is milky, both soles are still considered to be translucent. Which one you end up getting depends on where the seller bought the sneaker. If the seller is in Europe, then you'll most likely get the yellow sole. You could still end up with either or. Keep me posted on which one you received 👊🏾😎

[@___logan___2835]

@@retrospectivedave9018 thanks bro will do!

[@___logan___2835]

@@retrospectivedave9018i just bought some yesterday off of goat 🙏🙏🙏🙏 hopefully i get the milky soles and not the yellow ones.

[@___logan___2835]

@@retrospectivedave9018hey bro i commented a while ago but yesterday i finally ordered the shoes off of goat i’m hoping i get the milky white soles but i would be fine with the yellow too.

[@CharlesLanderos]

I bought from Goat and stockx....both were yellow bottoms I sent the goat shoes back for a full refund and kept the others because I couldn't get a refund .....I guess you live and you learn I will never buy from either one again

[@retrospectivedave9018]

I hate that you weren't satisfied with your orders, man. You could try to sell your pair back to StockX, if they're not offering you a refund.

[@melvingoldman20]

Im happy this video is a thing i have 2 pair of the gratitude and i have one of each pair that was shown so i don't know which is real

[@retrospectivedave9018]

Thanks for commenting, Melvin! I was hoping the video would help people gain a little bit of cLArity. How did you end up with one of each (if you don't mind me asking)?

[@lawrencesamuel4661]

Do you scan the barcode inside the shoes?

[@retrospectivedave9018]

I haven't on these. But, I've scanned the QR codes in sneakers before. It just takes you to Nike's website.

[@Supvfly800]

They playin wit mine it’s taking forever to ship I hate stock x rn

[@retrospectivedave9018]

😅 Yeah, they've never been fast with shipping. I bLAme the seller!

[@Kc7kid8]

Both Mine have the milky soles, 1 pair Did cop a early from stockx for because i wanted to make sure i got mine. The i got a pair on drop from nike. And both look the same color wise on the soles and both say lmn on the tag inside the shoe. So either i got fakes from nike or both are legit. 😂

[@retrospectivedave9018]

Nice! Like I said in the video, I've never had a bad experience with StockX. And I believe they give effort to do right by their customers. Enjoy your kicks, bro 👊🏽😎

[@StevenCabrera-qv2yf]

there’s definitely two versions i like the darker cream color

[@retrospectivedave9018]

That's what's up, Steven. I like both, to be honest 👊🏽😎

[@IsauroTorcelini]

where can I buy high end shoes?

[@richardcalifornia3231]

Damn mines like this too. One from goat and one from snkrs

[@retrospectivedave9018]

I appreciate you, Rich 👊🏽😎 Which version do you prefer?

[@richardcalifornia3231]

@@retrospectivedave9018Definitely the one from snkrs. I’m have to rock the yellower ones first

[@lance24braden]

My j11 is SZ factory..why my j11 dmp is SZ factory this a fake?

[@retrospectivedave9018]

That doesn't mean the shoe is fake. However, a lot of the fakes are duplicating SZ tags.

[@lance24braden]

Thanks

[@Philly_ndaduboze]

I can assure here in France in footlocker stores it ain’t them white milky pairs that are sittin

[@retrospectivedave9018]

Another viewer from France told me the same thing. I still haven't seen that version in person yet.

[@Philly_ndaduboze]

@@retrospectivedave9018 if u have instagram I can send u some pics taken directly in the store, even though the differences are less noticeable behind a screen as in person

[@Philly_ndaduboze]

@@retrospectivedave9018 I’m hella frustrated cause them State releases look hella neat with that milky sole

[@retrospectivedave9018]

retrospectivedave is my IG. I appreciate it, bro. I like the milky outsole for sure. Maybe the yellow sole cLAshes with the gold accents.

[@iamunstoppable2886]

More like 3 different kinds. I seen a pair with a pinkish sole.

[@OldSchoolJules]

Weren’t those the Neapolitans that came out a month ago?

[@retrospectivedave9018]

Probably the Neoplitan 11

[@truthseeker5863]

People seems to forget one jordan QC SUCKS 2 they have different factories no shoes will be alike

[@retrospectivedave9018]

Quality control is one thing. So, yes, you're right about that. As far as the factories go, they were all supplied the same materials to make this shoe. So, the question is, why does one part of the world have a completely different sole than the other part of the world?

[@ravan85]

Ppl typing fake shld shut up I bought mine from Taiwan and nike Singapore app Both pairs have yellow soles Speaking of the crease. Both crease as well

[@retrospectivedave9018]

I heard creasing is pretty bad on these. I hope that's not true 😖

[@greenhillscustomlawncarell1139]

All those sites and apps sell reps.

[@OutlawMobE]

JUST STOP COPPING FROM THEM PEOPLE, TO MANY PEOPLE HAS SAID THE SAME THING SHIT IS NOT OFFICIAL

[@retrospectivedave9018]

It's not always a bad experience. But, you're right. It's extremely risky.

[@NinoBrownFTW]

i got them butter bottoms

[@retrospectivedave9018]

😅 👊🏽😎

[@VarisCookeWorships]

Every shoe will never look the same

[@retrospectivedave9018]

From a quality standpoint, definitely not.

[@cloudsquall8624]

chinese youtuber showed a original, class A and B. the class A and B have whitish and transparent outsole. The original got translucent and yellowish ousole.

[@anthony21606]

Hell yea nike gotta confirm if there’s two pairs or not

[@retrospectivedave9018]

It would be nice if they did, Anthony. But, I highly doubt it.

[@ljvue]

My shit came straight from Nike mall of America. Now worries. My shit official.

[@retrospectivedave9018]

🔥🔥🔥

[@swishmar0308]

Mine got the aged look and they came straight from nike

[@retrospectivedave9018]

What country do you live in?

[@swishmar0308]

@@retrospectivedave9018 USA las vegas, NV

[@retrospectivedave9018]

Shout to Vegas 😎 Thanks for the insight!

[@swishmar0308]

@@retrospectivedave9018i got mine through snkrs EA

[@johnredlacatan5940]

That's why I'm hesitant to buy a pair here un the Philippines. Because of that yellow outsoles it kinda look fake to me tho.

[@johnredlacatan5940]

*in the Philippines

[@retrospectivedave9018]

Shout out to the Philippines 🇵🇭 I still haven't seen one with the yellow sole in person. It looks good depending on the shoe. It doesn't work for every shoe, though 😅

[@TaylorGroat]

Mines yellowiesh from nike shop in Australia

[@retrospectivedave9018]

Thanks, Taylor! Which version do you like more?

[@TaylorGroat]

@@retrospectivedave9018 icey is allways nice but they won't take long to be yellow haha

[@retrospectivedave9018]

That's true 😅

[@blazekid2]

I have both they are legit same as my 11 cherries i have both U. U.S and European versions

[@retrospectivedave9018]

Which one do you like more, bro?

[@blazekid2]

@@retrospectivedave9018 i like the u.s versions but i rock the European versions they both nice

[@retrospectivedave9018]

@@blazekid2 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@dannywood433]

Id be pissed if i ended up with the yellow pair. Looks really fake looking. Still might get some but will be making sure i dont get the European version

[@retrospectivedave9018]

😅 People that have the European version actually like it. I still haven't seen a pair for myself, so I can't say much about it.

[@dannywood433]

They just saying that lol

[@jerrodleach6240]

The icy sole of the 11 is what makes the shoe 🔥 this shoe was a easy pass for me

[@retrospectivedave9018]

That's what's up, Jerrod. I always liked when the sole would age on the 11's. I guess it just depends on the colorway. I don't like it on cool greys but I like it on concords.

[@ftvco7786]

The SZ factory are the pair the rep makers got a hand of but it doesn’t mean every yellow sole gratitude is a fake. I legit check app a pair of SZ versions StockX sent me and they verified legit I have a pair from footlocker JD Sports Snkrs and sold 3 pairs from JD sports and one from Snipes and all those pairs are the same white outsole and black dark greyish footbed. The pair I got from StockX has Nike Hong Kong stamp and passed as legit twice I’ll be selling them cause the yellow looks similar to my older oxidized elevens and looks weird af but I can confirm the snkrs pair had the best quality then I’d give the footlocker and JD sports pairs are pretty good as well but the SZ leather quality from StockX aren’t as consistent

[@retrospectivedave9018]

I appreciate the insight. SZ usually does well with quality control....And I'm basing that off some pairs that in my collection that have come from there. I would like to see a yellow sole Gratitude in person.

[@ftvco7786]

@@retrospectivedave9018 I got you fam. I’m about to do a TikTok vid to start off the holidays for comparisons I can send you some clips as well. SZ factory did me right with the win like 96 so I get what you mean probably check the rest of my 11s to see what’s up

[@victormarquez616]

Could we ice the soles in the sun or UV light like we’d do with icy blue soled 11’s to lighten up the yellow or would that not work?

[@retrospectivedave9018]

I want to say that it might not work, Victor, because the sole is actually yellow. I think it's a good idea, but I would be afraid to try it 😅

[@MiguelWimbish]

Yup, Goat sent me a darker button sole. I bought a pair on Goat and a retail. Also, the stitching I received from Goat was different. They allowed me to return them back though.

[@retrospectivedave9018]

Nice! I'm gLAd you were able to get a refund. How long did the process take?

[@josenazario6261]

Did they refund you or gave you credit? Also how you went about it with Goat?