Why EVERYONE hates the Jordan 15

[@RoseAnvil]

Get a pair of Rose Anvil x Nicks ND4s before they are gone here - bit.ly/4fxtKiX

[@SuperFake777]

Can you do the Yeezy quantum they are really cheap

[@Alex-gl4qn]

KZbin hides all ur vids from my algorithm

[@njY2K]

The OG's had a forefoot zoom pod too, but Nike skimped out a couple of years ago, 2017 to be exact and put foam in the forefoot. Chinese bloggers at that time actually uncovered that fumble by deconstructing the shoes, and when that happened, people who bought the 15's (from that previous retro) cried out since Nike described the shoes with having both the forefoot and heel with Zoom Air on their website. What happened next was, Nike actually offered refunds and an additional 25% off for all those dissatisfied customers.

[@monopolizedopamine]

I'm one of the weirdos that actually like 15s for being so different and think they look great on foot. That being said, I never wear mine because 15s are hands down the most uncomfortable shoe I own and my chief complaint is that raised arch in the outsole. 😂😂😂 appreciate the breakdown.

[@I_WANT_MY_SLAW]

Same

[@MrRicardVanNordstram]

They are so underrated and like the Kobe1 and 2, they were ahead of its time (they still are). I fell in love the moment I saw them. To this day, is one of my favorite Jordans ever.

[@Wolf_OfWoodward]

Jordan 15's are my favorite and fit today's style more than the baggy outfits of the late 90's early 00's

[@F0XD1E]

You can tell by the burn test that there is very little if any kevlar in that blend. At least in the top layer. Kevlar doesn't melt.

[@mattscott4382]

Tinker is a genius but they can't all be zingers!

[@hp7639]

He had a great idea, but even Ted Williams couldn't hit 13 for 13 every at bat.

[@IAmInfinitus208]

Reading the story behind the 15s is kinda depressing though given Tinker's losses at the time with Nike co-founder and personal coach, Bill Bowerman, passing away around that time along with his dad and MJ's dad a few years prior. No wonder he considers this his worst design, what a heavy load of baggage one had to go through designing something along with burnout.

[@Darksigma.777]

I love this! I want to see more of these Jordan breakdowns

[@dumpsterfire111]

Same

[@nazthewanderer]

Me too.

[@mikekirby2085]

This is my fear with any older shoe being reproduced. That they take out the bits like zoom air and replace them with foam or other inferior things to cut costs.

[@s13shaka]

You should research b4 typing tone deaf comments like this

[@mikekirby2085]

@@s13shaka I take it you didnt actually watch the video youre commenting on

[@mars23air]

💯% my fear also. That little patch of foam pissed me off.

[@s13shaka]

@@mikekirby2085 no I did it’s just wildly stupid to take one model and then not look at every other retro Jordan does and how they’ve been all made exactly the same way for DECADES.

[@AngryTurds]

I have in recent years bought re-do's of airmax 95 and 97's. The insoles seem to be really flat and semi uncomfortable to how I remember them at their original time of release. Maybe time/alcomahol/non-prescription mind-altering substances have altered reality, I'm not sure. Anyone else remember if things were curvier inside back then? 🤷‍♂️

[@orangetweleve]

@ 6:13 the Jordan 6 Olympics footage is from Weartesters!

[@pedrochavez9221]

I have to say that the design was pretty ahead of its time. The Yeezy 700 V3, the Yeezy QTM, the Harden Vol. 7, and the AE1 all look a lot like these (minus the weird top of the tongue).

[@freddiebtv]

"National Championships"

[@QuesScott-sc6pu]

I love 15s I hope Jordan brand drop them next year imma double up

[@bball3048mm]

Jordan 14 was the beginning of the end for Jordan shoes. I can't remember memorable shoe style since the 14.

[@JanosSario]

How old are you? LOL. 16-21's were amazing.

[@symptomofsouls]

@@JanosSario 16 was decent (depends on the colorway), I actually liked the 18 and 19 tho solely because of how wild they are

[@Blessed2XS]

Tinker Hatfield is still the best Sneaker designer ever!

[@JJ-zr6fu]

Not really he’s just lucky Jordan wore his stuff and he that he was able to design athletic shoes in leather before leather became obsolete as a performance material

[@SouthJerseyBaitReviews]

@@JJ-zr6fu Nah bro luck would be 1 or 2 shoes he made become popular but. He produced dozens of shoes that literally are iconic and he didn't just build Jordans he did plain NIke shoes like Airmax and so on.

[@ghostgetsbusy]

Them shoes look like the front of a Japanese hyper train

[@stephenalbright3346]

Can y'all do the timberland anti fatigue boots?

[@Eloraurora]

The black parts of the shoe look like a 1940s pump in profile.

[@tilony]

No more retro Jordan's for me ever, they are just uncomfortable. Maybe I am getting old 😂

[@therealjake]

Air Jordan 2009 is absolutely the worst Jordan of all time.

[@MrRicardVanNordstram]

Along with the 2010.

[@JJ-zr6fu]

Good video people will get used to the new guy he’s a more informed than the regular guy when it comes to performance shoes and sneakers

[@datharo5]

It's nice seeing some love to a Jordan model that's infamous amount the sneaker community. They aren't BAD shoes, but suffered from not having MJ's direct input. They're really clean, that's kinda what i liked about them. I wish i had gotten a pair back in the day.

[@onimusha222000]

I dont know why, I hated 15 when the 1st released to the market. I still remember I hated that because of the tongue, as I wear a lot of long pants when I was a teenager and that year I bought Jordan Team J instead of 15. Now, not sure the reason why, the 15 is not as ugly as I remember 😂

[@gerardrobert758]

These were an absolute brick I bought em to play in and they murdered my feet

[@xzibit1978]

Ignore the negative comments Colin. I for one really enjoyed the video.

[@Collin_J]

Great video. At some point I hope y'all add a project farm-style grip testing jig

[@sjismvil]

More sneakerhead breakdowns please, loved this. For me the 13s were the last of the OG Jordans. Also waiting for the inevitable Jordan x Rose Anvil collab.

[@skylinecar1982]

Had these from when they came out and used them for high school basketball. Some of the best basketball shoes I have ever had. I remember it was like having your ankles taped so I never rolled one in them. Not sure if they helped any aspect of my game but I never worried about something I couldn't do in them... and they were definitely one of the most comfortable shoes after you fought them alittle to get them on. Definitely felt like the perfect glove.... if I see them in black on black definitely getting them again....

[@greypanth3r]

I have billie eilish 15s and they're some of my favorite looking shoes ever lol

[@Nicco3414]

It flopped because it looked like the lamp from the movie Alladin.

[@moriellymoproblems7842]

Prince Ali, fabulous he, Ali Ababwa

[@jeffwoodard]

Great job man. Excellent review... Hope you do alot more.

[@DarylPruitt-q1r]

The 15 is a good looking shoe,except for that odd tongue. Tons of people wore them back in the day

[@adnaanu]

From a design point of view i can see the influence it had on the Yeezy Quantum

[@ArGeeAye]

Consider doing a review of wool runners from Allbirds.

[@caribbeanj]

I'm getting used to watch J1's being destroyed, but I have to admit that watching those 15 getting cut hits different.

[@drillofthedeath879]

I prefer the normal host, but he also did his job researching about the shoe.

[@tipoomaster]

Can you do the Costco Comfort Walker?

[@Julio0o]

These are 🔥🔥🔥 I genuinely don’t understand the disdain

[@bigmorris80able]

I loved this design ❤

[@hoovag5224]

15’s were fire and I need them to drop again

[@datharo5]

i don't get the hate with someone else besides Weston doing reviews on this channel. I like Collin, and was missing these kinds of videos on the channel. I know after Jordan's 2nd retirement, a lot of players were wearing the flagship shoe, i mainly remember Reggie Miller wearing the 15 during the 2000 NBA Finals vs. the Los Angeles Lakers. Also when Colin mentioned the forefoot zoom unit being missing, it made me wonder if the most recent 15, the Billie Eilish Collab had the missing unit too

[@d.johnson3164]

I love them especially the stealth black

[@jonathancruz8449]

Love the vid! I’m actually a fan of the 15s…. I like stuff that is different.

[@13jcarey]

Thanks for this video. I actually love the 15 and own an all black pair. I agree they aren't super easy to get on foot, but have always found them to be a comfortable wear, definitely more comfortable at first wear than Jordan 1s. This may be partly because they are so lightweight though

[@jumpsmcgee]

I would argue that the Cordura mesh on the Air Jordan XI was really the first idea and iteration of knitted materials as the base of a basketball shoes upper

[@LapNgo-h9u]

That tongue is the single thing that ruins it.

[@JJ-zr6fu]

Yeah if the tongue was normal it would look a lot better

[@SnailHatan]

Nope. Heel counter. Unless you mean the design

[@darksu6947]

😝

[@MrManAmong]

This was the Jordan that made me stop buying Jordans. I literally bought every Jordan in all 3 original colors from 1991 until this thing came out. It was hard to get on, the sole was rock hard and in an attempt to prevent supination (rolling your ankle outward) it forced you to over pronate - forcing your ankle inward. Plus it was just ugly. There's a reason they don't release any retros after the 14. These suck. Full stop.

[@williama.ortiz-floresgil168]

If you can please do the Reebok shaqnosis...my all time favorite basketball sneaker

[@betulaobscura]

Question is: did Jordan actually wear them and use them and was he happy about them? Because these are "tool" shoes for certain activity.

[@bobabo]

Appreciated the info, but with all due respect, the host sounds too much like he's reading off a teleprompter. It distracts me from absorbing the information.

[@ph8808]

We need a video on the 12s!!!!

[@GizmoKiDd]

Do air max plus Tns next please

[@jayilla28]

I dislike it until I actually bought a pair and that was probably one of my favorite pair of Jordans I ever owned

[@jaysonbell7369]

I remember buying the Flightposite one instead of these as a teenager...

[@tredyess]

I’m only subscribed for the sneakers, and I really enjoyed this video.

[@ToonLinkah]

Review Terra Gantry next!!!

[@michaeljonnasmiranda7629]

I remember Reggie Miller wore the XVs in black colorways during the 2000 playoffs as the Pacers eliminated the Bucks, Sixers and the Knicks and in the 2000 NBA Finals vs Kobe, Shaq and the Lakers where the Pacers lost in six games.

[@NothinG_notthesame]

I think everything up to the Jordan 23 is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 I wouldn't buy a single pair after that‼️

[@Mr.CellophaneHart]

I think I can see the last model of the Chevrolet Caprice in the 15's design.....

[@TheBRYANJ]

Had the OG's back in high school and hated them. The toe box was horrible

[@darrylthomas4216]

@5:05 🧢 *The tongue was homage to Jordan’s tongue*

[@TheCustomer]

I want comparison between leather boots and asics nimbus. I think asics cushioning is more comfy than any leather shoe correct?

[@Nefville]

I remember when these came out. I've always had many Jordans but these were so butt ugly they were never a consideration and I only ever saw someone wear them once. IMO they got them perfect with the 13s and as far as Jordans go, those are the ones to get.

[@rhysrhysrhys]

Its such a great looking shoe in black, but is also the worst shoe I've ever worn on the court. I had a pair of the OGs and I wore them on the court for maybe 20 minutes. I wish they performed as well as they looked.

[@bravado2809]

I'm surprised at how many people still hate these. I don't think they look that weird compared to many shoes we've seen since.

[@LUDWIG215.]

Bring the real Rose Anvil guy back!!!!

[@Snaggitooth]

I just can't watch it with this guy...

[@tomgnyc]

No

[@saucyg6371]

Nah, this guy know bball shoes more than

[@GEES44DC]

This guy is unwatchable. Absolutely awful.

[@GEES44DC]

​@@saucyg6371Sure, but he sucks at presenting.

[@AidenJamieson-f3h]

bro says 4s are uncomfortable, that facts, same with the 1s aswell, after a day at school im like, YO BRO, I CANT FEEL MY FEET lol

[@angelobartolomeu5679]

Waiting for a Lunarlon cut in half. There is none to be seen in KZbin

[@mrironlunglungzielungzietv6697]

The black with red trim is the best 15

[@lloydparks3]

CAN YOU COMPARE DIFFERENT POPULAR LEATHER LOAFERS?

[@dallysauce4366]

That clip was from weartesters

[@chozo914]

I love the 15s! One of the more comfy retros imo (I haven't gotten a pair since pre-2010)

[@whoandgo]

Damn, i actually like the XVs too lol

[@Lmulahbaby]

The hate has honestly worn down for these nowadays but I feel like they were hated the most because they came first after Jordan brand split. Imo some of the even later ones (19-23) are far worse for casual wear and look more like strictly hooping shoes

[@symptomofsouls]

19s in all white are fire tho, I will die on that hill

[@mtzano]

Not hated of all time

[@engelmann82]

I saw promotional photos of MJ wearing the XVs…Not even Mike could make them look cool…which is almost impossible! 😂

[@joeyk810]

15s are one of the best Jordans they need to rerelease these for affordable price

[@YetiBROOKS]

Idk who said them shoes are ugly everybody's had them went the came out back in the days I had the navy blue and black ones . I used to hoop with them . If u never own a pair don't talk about it.

[@Videogamearcade]

I don’t understand why people and collectors hate this design ..😢

[@davep5698]

I like the look, but I like things that people need a double take at sometimes.

[@MrBeautalkz]

I don't remember these being hated at all.

[@jokroast6912]

This would look good with Brigandine armor on

[@AKrasavin]

Great knowledge, thanks!

[@nbarealtalker]

15 was ahead of its time.

[@snoozelp1]

15s are legit.

[@nobodynothing6551]

If you put "yeezy" on that it would be praised for its design.

[@BigSparky1316]

There was a bit there that Jordan Brand was shitting on retros and putting that foam. Super cheap and also 15s get a lot more love now then ever before... I like them for sure and I know a ton of other people even just on NikeTalk alone.

[@FYLife]

I fw the 15

[@26_DB]

I love em U can cover tongue with jeans 🤷🏽‍♂️ Shorts; you just have to own the look

[@tjoe.italiano]

Please review Sagara boots. Premium boots made in Indonesia.

[@johnstarks5323]

the shoe is a fail for me.

[@OleKentuckyShark]

I think they look good

[@theusefulidiot4202]

The lil space in the middle makes it look like you have goat hooves

[@Nothing_X1]

you should do the yeezy 500 once you get the chance

[@bxlegenddeemoney6056]

The 15s are fire cant wait for them to drop again

[@hp7639]

Tinker had a great idea, but even Ted Williams couldn't hit 13 for 13 every at bat.

[@alexchan1022]

the best you can do per at bat is go 1 for 1

[@hp7639]

@@alexchan1022 I see what you did there.

[@Rayvisin]

Only comfy retors left ino are the 13s.

[@Mkbshg8]

They look great at certain angles but weird more of the time.

[@justinc5043]

Dude, did you even PLAY in the 15s (OGs specifically)? There were some QC concerns but I didn't find any fault in my 2 OG pairs. The biggest problem was forefoot support, possibly the fit as well due to how narrow the eyelets were placed on the shoe. This meant folks couldn't get tight enough of a fit in the front 2/3 of the eyelets hence the lack of support in this area. Coupled with a very rigid heel counter, this created an imbalance that not a lot of folks could get used to. Material could've been better for strength & ventilation, but OG pairs were buttery and plush with the Zoom units, along with excellent traction and outriggers for torsional stability. The slightly raised midfoot (9:04) was more for heel-to-toe transition than traction, hence it was a softer material. Since most folks tend to strike their feet and stop motion with their forefoot or heel, I'm not sure why traction is a emphasis here. That's like complaining traction isn't good in the same area for a pair of boots with a substantial heel block. The slim shank was meant for guiding forward momentum rather than for rigidity (10:52) and unlike in boots, you DO need the front of a BASKETBALL shoe to bend for that first step or any activity (ex. jumping) that requires a toe-off movement. Arguably the placement of that bend isn't optimal but given how wide and substantial that midfoot section is, there was plenty stability & rigidity. Ankle support came primarily from the dominant heel counter, the super-sized outriggers and the big-boy midfoot section. While the ankle collar focused exclusively on range of motion and freedom of ankle movement, it went completely against the grain of the popular belief ankle lockdown=ankle protection that persisted mainly until Kobe 4. The 15s may honestly be JB's biggest flop ever, but this vid completely fails to properly offer a valid review because it is based on the expectations of a walking shoe/boot not for the 15s intended use and target audience. The OGs were some of the most underrated Jordans ever and JB didn't do any service when they switched the forefoot Zoom with a rubber puck.

[@bravado2809]

He reviewed them as lifestyle shoes. Which is a valid viewpoint to share, because they're Jordans. Of course it's not the full picture, and I think the review could do more to convey that. But it's unfair to say the video completely failed at doing something it didn't even attempt.

[@justinc5043]

Fair. Then I find the title misleading, because clearly the OG 15s weren't the same as the retro 15s and the OG 15s were NOT a lifestyle shoe but a performance basketball shoe. The review absolutely could be from a lifestyle perspective (in which case, no one strikes their feet in the midfoot section and stops their motion from that area still), but the 15s weren't the biggest flop because they failed as a lifestyle shoe.

[@user-lg7gp6fg3g]

Do Louis Vuitton’s !