My First Pair !!!

[@johnnykilroy1966]

The 90's Nike Basketball era was on another level when it came to sneaker design. So many great silhouettes... Uptempo's, Penny's, Barkley's, Force 180's etc. And back then you could actually buy sneaker you wanted without paying resell lol

[@bukkuk5949]

Air Maestro RED ... ... FILA G Hill 1 , Reebok Shaqs .. even Jordans ... Novadayes design is so .. blunt and messy ...

[@lazarorodriguez5161]

MISS those days, for real. I don’t want to come off “OLD” but feel bad that some of these younger kids will NEVER know what it’s like to just walk in to a Dr Jay or Modells or Foot Locker and ask for your size weeks after the release. Not having to make massive lines or raffles or resale apps, which Chris is right it’s RIDICULOUS(Even MORE now) with the prices. The 1990’s was KING 👑 for Nike from Basketball to Runners to Hiking to Tennis to Football to Actual Gear. IMO Nike had the GAME ON LOCK 🔒. It was a GREAT TIME…..1st Pair of NameBrand Sneakers were Adidas Pro Model Superstar High Top in 2001(THANK YOU GRANDPA 👴 RIP 1930-2007) ☮️♥️ from Queens NY

[@ThatGuyInPhilly]

@@kaneda4102 And they were heavy!! I had these when they first came out, I was 19 at the time and honestly didn't wear them THAT much because they were heavy and clunky. Now I'm looking at them..again. I kinda want them back, just nostalgia reasons maybe mixed with mid life crisis..lol

[@IAmInfinitus208]

90s and early 2000s Nike, especially the Alpha Project shoes, were on a different level!

[@Tre7we88]

Oh man, these are THE shoes from back in the day. $100 is crazy! Well done sir!

[@Falco72737]

To tanio bo ja wystawiam takie za 400€ nowe w boxie czarnym

[@sdawg4834]

Still on my grail list. As a kid growing up in the 80's this shoe has been so damn elusive!! cool vid

[@scizor285]

Never knew about these shoes but I love how much Chris goes into detail about shoe history for old shoe designs. Can't get enough.

[@FitLabb]

I always LOVED these sneakers since I first saw friends wear them back in the early 90’s, & thankfully I grabbed a few pairs a couple years ago. Ironically just featured a different colorway of these in my latest video, but the “Billy Hoyle” colorway that you have are my favorite version of these! 👟

[@mazda6jabba]

Love the 90's era shoes... grew up wanting them all! The silhouette of a high top for me still epitomises basketball shoes. Great vid. The memories of checking out every sports shop catalogue checking out what new nike, reeboks, converse and l.a. gear were out. Ahhh takes me back.

[@WearTesters]

Hey Guys! A look back on a Nike classic and some cleaning tips, what's not to love??? Feel free to share your thoughts and cleaning tips down below. Thanks for watching!

[@AlayeDaaji]

Doesn't the Point Lane release give you Command Force vibes? Probably why Jodi didn't really like them.

[@elduderino4579]

A little late to this video but I’ve had these Commands for a few years now and still love them so much. So much so I finally decided to find a 2nd hand pair in a different colourway. They’re so comfy with all that padding. Those early/mid 90s bball shoes are the best! Wish Nike would release more stuff like this. Don’t get me wrong, I love Jordan’s but it all gets a bit boring after a while. I dig the Reebok pumps too! Cons react need to catch up already.

[@idoraparkbill]

So glad I got these in 2014. Also got the air pressure when it retroed as well. I was never able to have these in my middle school days but now as an adult. Pure fire 🔥

[@fgiannini]

Now that’s a deal! Love my pair… remember buying the Force 180 with the spinning button to fill in the ankle area with air or the arch.

[@TheRobSJ]

Damn I’m old. Actually had these shoes when they first came out 30 years ago. Air bladder was a silly gimmick and made the shoe so massively heavy, but oh were they just the coolest things ever back then.

[@mrmomstageivthriver1299]

I wore these shoes in 90-91 when I was in the 6th grade!! Memory Lane 💯🙌

[@Hollaman_LXG]

Congrats My guy, I had the O.G.s in middle school. And I got the 2014s about 4 or 5 months ago. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙌🏾 Love em!!

[@DEADBEATchess666]

I had the Air Command Force 180s, that little dial on the side let you pump up 3 areas, under the arch of the foot, the ankle collar and the tongue, worth insane amounts now, gotta be honest, they had ZERO ventilation. Peace

[@sorc1234567890]

I met David robinson 5 years ago and told him how much I loved the command force. He told how most nba players wouldn't wear them because they were too heavy

[@danfsteeple]

My dad is a Naval Academy Class of 1991 graduate. He once met David Robinson at the Academy. He got a picture with Robinson but he was so tall camera cut his head off. When Robinson came into the Naval Academy he was like 6’6”. He hit a growth spurt and was over 7’. He did serve in the US for 2 years

[@derrickbanks9472]

A Gem of the Force!!! I wanted them back in the day!!! Good find Chris!!! Wish I could find a 10 1/2!!

[@TheDoozie43]

It’s tough now. I picked up the Knicks colorway 3 years ago and it was the last pair on Goat. $275.

[@crookedninjaturtlegang7542]

I have the 2014 command force and wash them all the time in the washing machine , no cap and they are still wearable in 2023. Pump still works.

[@djctoafn]

Ive had those for 8 years, wore them a lot and never knew how to pump them up. Still love them to bits, WMCJ!!

[@aaronkorthals5456]

I am juiced about all your videos! Thanks for keeping up the nostalgia!!!

[@danielmaishman1628]

I have two pairs of these. Bought them back when they released in maybe 2014. Still have a pain unworn in the box. LOVE THIS SHOE!!!!

[@akzane3030]

Got these when I was a freshman in high school. My first pair of Nikes I ever owned!

[@ThatGuyInPhilly]

Damn, what a blast from the past! I had these in 91 when they came out. If I ever see them again...somewhere...at some point. I'm buying them!

[@thepickle7757]

These were one pair I always wanted and never had. loved this colorway 90s at its best. So I got my Dee Brown back 2001 and Shaq Attack 2016...Great pick up Chris

[@MrYagbolls]

An all time best fav., back in my college years I bought me the Air Force 180 ., and I still have it.. but the outsoles have retired long ago., love those tanks!

[@myownwerstenmy]

AAAAHHHH I have wanted these since the early 90s (I was 6-8 years old). I remember I watched White Men Can't Jump with my dad & Billy Hoyle was one of the best characters ever!! Pre-internet I spent years looking for which model they were & kept being told they were the Reebok Pump. Once I found out I've been trying to locate a pair for under $450 in my size. My daughter had just been born during the last retro so I didn't have an extra penny to my name. Part of me wants to settle for the acid wash denim colorway b/c they're so original but I know I'll regret not having the perfect pair!

[@russellgray1917]

Seeing these truly reminds me of Billy Hoyle and Sidney Deane! I remember having a pair these and the Nike Air Flite Lite back in the 90's. These were kinda heavy,but they were actually not bad to play in. Thanks for the memories and a great video!

[@21stcenturyfireside47]

Man, I had the 180's back in junior high. Umpired Little League games all summer to pay for them. They were on sale for $100 instead of $150. First pair of pricey kicks I ever got. Got the hyper jade of these when they came out. Love 'em. All-time favorite shoe. Still hoping they do a retro of the full 180 with 3-spot dial. Great vid. Great channel. 👍👍

[@variandavid377]

I was soooooo happy i was able to get this exact pair for my best friend for his birthday when they retro’ed…..and got them for retail in the store. 😱👀❤️ ….and you’re right the third version is the Air 180 Force Hi…with the pump.

[@FaceBoysEntHOOFSet]

My favorite sneaker of all time. Pump still works! & No creases. Great shoe.

[@elduderino4579]

Dude these are f*#ken sick! Just ordered myself a second hand pair. Not cheap but I’m in my 30s and grew up watching White Men Can’t Jump. So glad they reissued these. Thanks for showing all these 80s and 90s throwbacks!

[@josepeguero2580]

Man that's crazy I started watching you in 2012 with the Air Jordan 7 Olympic. That's crazy man you've grown. U blew up crazy ur an OG of the game now!!

[@vo3301]

OMG!! I got those same ones, the Billy Hoyles, i think the Admiral wore them back in the days of the Twin Towers: D Robinson and the rookie Timmy D of the Spurs! Mine are Pristine. They cost me 200 bucks and come in the gloss black air force box.

[@Sandy_Papito]

I'm now Juiced as well chris 😅 just copped me a pair off ebay once I saw this video. For me it's all about the caboose! They look great from behind, scratches an air mag itch a little bit. I'm also just a sucker for excessively high, high tops and ankle pillows. So these are perfect, thanks for turning me onto them

[@mreece1975]

Had the original ones as a kid. Got 3 pairs of these shoes now. I love them.

[@matthewjames3476]

Awww man, flashback!! I feel old now. Had these playing ball back when they first came out. Yes they were very snug fitting. I ended up giving them away because they were to tight. I then got the Reebok Pump Blacktop edition instead. Oh the memories !! Great vid

[@TheMashandDrum]

Man I had these back in the day. I called them the "David Robinson's" at the time. I also referred to them as my knee tops. lol. I'm not a big guy either and I felt like when I put them on they were up to my knees. Great info as always.

[@InZaneKicks]

White Men Can't Jump is the main reason why I wanted this pair originally, best basketball movie ever not counting Hoop Dreams. David Robinson was a true gentleman and unbelievable player without a doubt.LOL that laugh was a little harsh hahaha

[@LEX98034]

David Robinson was a star in Naval Academy and went to NCAA March Madness. So he was pretty well known already. His route to NBA was pretty circuitous because he served 2 years in the Navy after graduating, instead of directly joining the NBA after being drafted #1.

[@TheGentlemenJC]

I absolutely love these. I was a fan of David Robinson growing up and just never had the money to get these. Someday...

[@quartaronepaolo]

I have these, got them for a steal years back, and love them ! They will never leave the collection

[@michaelwhite9288]

I played in those shoes in the 90’s. I dogged them out for sure. Back in the day when I only had 1 pair of shoes and no indoor courts. I did everything in those literally.

[@ericbaluya361]

one of the first shoes that got me started in the sneaker love.

[@jackycui4317]

Support your channel! Really like you explain all the details and performance of the shoes, I wish I can afford a pair, because I’m super poor..

[@TheBoyJenius]

big facts about the shoe maintenance. DO NOT put anything in the washing machine UNLESS is something like Flyknit or something like that. I repeat, DO. NOT! i love these tho!!!!!

[@owen7185]

I remember these, David Robinson wore them playing for the Spurs, and they made an appearance in White Men Can't Jump

[@pimpwitnohoes]

I've still got the same pair from '14 plus 2 more, the blue/red/white & the all red. They get better with age & people break their necks tryin look at them. Enjoy em bro!

[@captkewl1]

The Billy Hoyle’s!!! These (90-91 og) were my first pair of Nikes coming up. Love, love, love them. Told the story during my interview with the Swoosh years later (I assume that helped me land the gig). Got these repo’s to celebrate getting the job, and they’ve been on ice ever since.

[@3hunidzaggin745]

I was just looking at these a few days ago no bull and they were outlandish prices on StockX

[@repeatall1]

Love it when Chris is happy af with a pick up!

[@ericbaluya361]

The one I had before had a disc which you can twist and select which bladder is filled with air. You can press the middle to release the bladder air

[@charbokh]

I have the Black Spurs air commands. My favorites. 🤩🤩🤩

[@lukasandrlt]

I have had these air command forces for 6 years! Like all 90s era shoes they are built like tanks. Despite me having worn them for hundreds of miles thousand times, they are in still good condition - the panels are all intact, thick sole has still a lot of grip despite approaching flattening of the herringbone. Pump is a complete useless gimic that I never use and the unusual bright white hi tops are true head turners. The only concern that I have is that after so many years white soles have completely oxidized, making the rubber look brownish yellow. But yeah, these sneakerboots are very nice when you wear them with jeans or wear them with shorts and high white socks

[@lukasandrlt]

And I bought them in outlet for 70 eagle dollars back in the day (I am not American)

[@4035darryl]

I actually found a pair of the 2014 pair at Ross 4yrs ago for $70! Don't sleep on Ross!

[@vinnyninja3552]

I've always wanted a pair of these! These are classic and I love shoes that are high, always loved that ankle support to the fullest 🙌

[@PaladioBlaze]

Also, they released three additional colorways including the Spurs colorway. There's a University(?) Red that's almost all red and a Acid Wash denim with pink accents.

[@TheDoozie43]

My dad wore those to coach my middle school basketball team and I now have a pair of the Knicks colorway. Tanks for sure. Got them for $275 3 years ago. Last 10.5 on goat.

[@ACSSneakers]

Grails! White men can’t jump is still one of my favourite movies, definitely nice to see you get your first pair

[@at2130]

The Woody's lol

[@MarcelL-DM]

Friend of mine had, I think, the first pumps from a sponsor. They had a little separate pump you had to put on the valve and a big ass plastic see through case you they came in. They where mad expensive. You could compare it like when the first self lacing shoes came out

[@RomanBenioni]

TILT!!!!! Holy crap bro!! You just unlocked some deep memories haha

[@stevelambert3418]

Congratulations on these Chris. I bought them back in college out of curiosity alone. Ended up falling in love with them and wore them on outdoor courts and they lasted forever. When they started finally falling apart I used them to shovel snow and pumped them all the way up to keep my feet dry. Classic shoe and a great center who wore them.

[@davidzentner7691]

These are legit my favourite pair of shoes. I wish they would retro the Air Force 180s with the pump system

[@zbipolarbear]

Awesome seeing you pick these up! Just copped my myself pair of these that were DS for a steal myself. Would definitely recommend going up a .5 at least for these. Def pinky toe killers

[@kevinrodriguez9701]

Yes… wish I knew that before I bought these years back. I got the hyper jades later on .5 up and my pinky toe really appreciates it.

[@christiandaher4066]

Love these. I bought all these when they released. 2 of this cw and 1 each of the others shown in the pictures. I didn't like the denim cw or the red because of the white ankle lining, it didn't look right. I still wear these all the time as they've held up well since 2014.

[@shannondavis3338]

I had to cop these when they came out, my local sold them with a copy of the WMCJ dvd! So awesome, just need the Sydney Deane flight lites!

[@danielmena7598]

Bro finally some1 made a video about these shoes. Chris hella props they my fav my dude i can never get pair to slide threw me.

[@skinniesANDtitties]

this is one of my grails. i will forever want a pair of billy hoyles

[@donnierodriguez9784]

I had this 2014 retro and you are absolutely right about the size because my toes were screaming

[@gatesofwrestling]

Billy Hoyles!! I’ve wanted these for years bro. These are my style, a high cut leather basketball shoe from the old days. I’ll take that any day

[@str8upatman]

One of my favorite 90’s Nike Basketball silhouettes. I got the Hyper Jade pair when they last retro’d in 2015 and I plan on wearing those bad boys into the ground.

[@jumbojet3398]

I had those but in Jade back in 8th grade (2014) miss em so much

[@HightopRob]

Oh snap 👀👀 the Billy Hoyle's

[@akeemblake6393]

I got the Billy hoyles & the ultramarine/lava color. They actually made the “Nike air max 180” same color. Nike grail man like a shoe air loom you need, made sure I got 2

[@TheRetroManRandySavage]

Yes sir! I was only wearing mine yesterday lol. One of my favourites. I'm lucky enough to own all three nike pump models. These command forces are really comfortable imo. They are more comfortable than most Jordan retros. You can really feel the air cushioning. The least comfortable is the first nike pump (the air pressure) but is still as nice aesthetically. I wear toe guards in my command forces because that toe box is just like the AF1'S and will crease like hell. Great pickup Chris. 👍

[@JohnLucasJunior]

I have the emeral pair and the black pair and love them. I had the Air Force 5 which used the almost same mid sole and out sole.

[@MrFantastic23]

OMG! I wanted those so bad! I asked my dad to get me those and he said sure! I was so excited waited for him to send to me. This was early 90s so there wasn't next day delivery, that was cheap anyway, so I waited... Then one day I got home and there it was. A box. I couldn't wait! I ripped open the packaging and open the box and what as in the box WAS a pair of nike air force hightops but they were not these. They were the more basic version. No pump. No cool neon green. No David Robinson signature swagger. It was a white and blue pair and while they were still awesome they weren't these. Talk about heartbroken! I was still appreciative that they were bought for me, just to be clear. Anyway those are fire!

[@ruyldev8556]

I was able to play in these when I was in college. A friend of mine let me borrow his pair for a couple of weeks. Awesome shoe!

[@sgp4215]

Love the trips down memory lane. Being able to buy and wear these childhood shoes as an adult is awesome

[@13rexruther]

I own the exact same pair. They were my favorite of all time. I also need to grab a pair of Reebok pump twilight zone in the same colorway.

[@k-cx7137]

Hey Chris ! Great video as always man , I look forward to your reviews of retro sneakers so much because you always give amazing back history on the shoes, and you genuinely look happy asf when you’re talking about these shoes and it’s great to see

[@flawlezz]

I remembering wearing these in 6th grade when they first came out. I also had matching green splatter print pants. The 90s were great.

[@catdaddykicks]

I picked my pair up 2nd hand on ebay about 3 years ago and it came with the matching socks and hat bundled together.

[@edsongomez8011]

I remember wanting these so bad. But money was scarce when I was a kid( bless mom for her hustle, I didn't go without) but having the money I don't know that I would grab a pair 😂 they look enormous!! It's like putting on a pair of mud grips on a vw bug

[@simtyr]

I got two pair of them. This particular pair and the black ones. I love them but they are very uncomfortable for a wide foot like myself. Congrats on the pick up!

[@jmg387]

Definitely an all-time favorite.

[@hugosantacruz7724]

Love these still have my pair from a couple years back

[@dustinfay1382]

i’ve been wanting these since i was a kid! one of my all time favorite shoes from the 90’s

[@davidm113]

They had good ankle support & I had the command force 180 hi tops with the black fade speckle.

[@juanp1089]

I bought this shoe one year b4 this video, and went up 1/2 size never tried them on. Based on this video I’m glad I sized up.

[@Tommiart]

Chris Scored!!! The best colourway too! But remember: "You can put a cat in the oven, but that don't make it a biscuit."

[@GreekSneakCollector]

Oh memories memories! It's been so long since their og release!

[@Bats10]

Love these back then... they remind of ski boots

[@NyneElevun]

Such a classic pair of shoes. I wouldn’t mind having these. But I’m sure they’ll feel like I’m wearing boots 😂😂

[@michaelmarks9002]

You two are the best! Wonderful review as always. Shoes are dopeee

[@stiialex9336]

I wore those until they fell apart. Loved them. Had these and the Ballistic Force Hi in black faux suede.

[@mmmakunat]

I got the new "tribute/spurs" colorway last year cuz i couldn't find the right size and shoe condition for that Billy Hoyle one. Also got them 2nd hand as well like you did and for a great price too. They still look brand new as well. Def one of my favorite 90s sneakers of all time! So cool that you got the Billy Hoyle one!

[@2ndPlayr]

Those are fire. I cannot pinpoint why I like them, never really saw them before. But they are so nice. Congrats on the steal!

[@jdm279]

The David Robinson's! These need a retro for sure!

[@shivaz2435]

I bought these when they retroed in 2014 from footaction.Grabbed the other 2 og colorways from eBay for under retail in 2015

[@luismoya935]

07:34 Best natural laugh ever!!