Why you might hate the Jordan 4

[@RoseAnvil]

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[@chili2663]

Flex seal??

[@bushcanesfive00]

​@@chili2663no, completely different.

[@theviscount4622]

W

[@johnnylego807]

Please do a review on Chinese Brand workBoots , that say and show that they are “superior” to US shoes by doing all these “tests” I think it’ll make for great content!

[@ballysingh2889]

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[@jamesdoulane1]

I dremeled the air units open on my original pair in 89 or 90. Completely opened them up,just to see. Front air unit was definitely bigger in the original. I still miss those shoes. Also I didn't know that eventually there would be an entire culture of people who appreciate shoes as much as I did. I have catalogs and a signed letter from Nike and Tinker from the 80s. I wrote to them in Beaverton as an 11 year old and they sent me catalogs for shoe stores and all kinds of cool pamphlets. Was very, very nice of them.

[@Trebor-gw8lt]

True. The air units were bigger and the PU midsole was softer in the 89s.

[@kingjoe3rd]

the hipster of shoes

[@zackamania6534]

Popping your air pockets was a rite of passage for late summer, after basketball camp days.

[@airtec87]

had a pair of 99 breds midsole crumbled and the front air units were bigger as well. I wonder if the sb 4s even have an air unit in the front.

[@GazkyDWolf]

​@@airtec87What's so special about the Jordan 4 SB? Why do you ask that about the air units?

[@Q_N-]

I simply love the look of the 4’s, however, I ultimately ALWAYS avoid buying resell. Not just for these, but for EVERY shoe. It’s not worth the extra cash. Other color ways and collabs will pop up. Waiting on it won’t kill you, but that potential 1000% price hike might

[@salvadorHombre]

It really depends on the shoe IMO. Consider Chicago 1s. There's nothing rational about paying resell for those. But paying resell is often the only way to get Chicago 1s and it's probably one of the most desirable shoes/colourways out there. So while it's definitely not worth paying resell from an objective standpoint, considering history and the irrational human brain, some shoes can only be bought on resale.

[@Q_N-]

@@salvadorHombre lol irrational is right. I’ve seen my share of idiots paying upwards of 300$ for a colorway I’ve already hit twice. Once when the Origin Story dropped and the other is when the L&F dropped. Didn’t need to pay any resell to obtain the Chi color way. Waiting isn’t really an issue. It’s the delusional people who hype up these shoes and pushing the “exclusivity” factor that’s making all these younger generation believe they’re missing out. Even though they know deep down Nike will re-release this shit 🤦‍♂️

[@jeremyjackson8196]

Considering just about every sneaker worth having is gobbled up by bots the second they release resell is the only option to obtain most.

[@Q_N-]

@@jeremyjackson8196 There’s always an option. People just choose to overlook it because of their own delusion. I’m a huge fan of Kobe, my dream is to at least own 1 pair of his shoes. In my younger days, my family was poor. I couldn’t afford Jordan’s til I was 20 and had a stable job. By the time Nike rolled out the SNKRS app I was already 30. The dropped the Kobe Protros, and not once have I ever won a pair of Kobe’s. However, I made it a point to NEVER buy at resale. No matter how much I admire Kobe, I can’t justify supporting a community where buying out products, then reselling it for ridiculous prices to actual consumers who want them. So ya, like I said, there is an option to not buy into the hype and support these companies and people that cash in. Then again, that’s just an optimistic point of view 🤷‍♂️ People are just too stubborn nowadays

[@Stuckinthe80s-]

REPS make it a more logical and a wiser choice unless you can afford to spend stupid amount of money for a pair of Jordan 4’s $500-$1000 LOL when we were paying about $100 at the max back in the day simply walk into footlocker pay and leave. Why wait in line for a golden ticket 🎫 or online battle with bots and then find them on sites like stockx goat etc where almost 75% of the time are REPS. Reps Gave gotten really really 1:1 good. Made by the same people in the same country in the same factories with the same materials etc. These kids weren’t even around to watch MJ in the 4’s there about “FLEX” lol and “clout” when majority of them don’t even own a property let alone a income generating property. I love my clean reps wear them with confidence NEVER claiming they are “real” lol always rep with confidence. This generation are not sneaker heads they are clout chasers they go on you’re feet and meant to be worn! Why spend hours and hundred among hundreds of dollars. You can find so seriously dead on clean reps.

[@essentialjordan23]

The original 1989 AJ4 and the 1999 retro used a hard plastic for the support wings and pull tab which would be much stronger than the rubber ones they use now.

[@mozzie2729]

Loving the next level edits, especially the B roll at 10:18 with the diagram that labels all of the parts after they're cut in half. As a sneakerhead, it hurt to watch this (and the other Jordan videos) but you do show what you're paying for when you buy a pair of Jordans, and what we're really buying is nostalgia; it's a very powerful buying factor.

[@byrnez2755]

I had the original release "III's" in grade 9. I played a lot of sports in junior and senior high years and needed a good all-around performance sneaker. The original "IIIs" are, to this day, the best/most comfortable all-around performance sneaker I've ever owned. I remember saving to buy the "IV's" for the following year and was HUGELY disappointed with the quality when I first held them. I chose not to get them and went for a Reebok Pump that year. Then the "V's" were released the following year and I swear they seemed even worse than the "IV's". Can't recall what I bought that year. When the "VI's" came out, they were $20 (CAD) more than the previous three models and I was skeptical because of the synthetic material but I decided to buy them and to this day they are 2nd best all-around performance sneaker. They actually were hard to "kill" they were so durable. I now own the retro "III's" and the retro "VI's" and they are so disappointing. Not even comparable. A waste of money if you ask me.

[@ys_a1659]

The cardboard like leather on the IIIs are just unacceptable to me too. Nike should just make the shoes top quality and request the appropriate amount of money.

[@ed8217]

Jordan 4 SB next, please!!🙏

[@grandmasteraj855]

Wait they make a SB version?

[@ianturnbow7011]

@@grandmasteraj855 Yup. The midsole has a softer foam and the tongue + collar feature more padding. I also believe the last/shape is closer to the 1989 original. The AJ4 Bred Reimagined uses the same cues for the SB4. People are hyped on them but they are way too chunky and stiff to skate.

[@ST-tx7kq]

the quality of your videos has been on a constant come up. this one knocks it out of the park

[@giogiogiogi0]

I salute you for choosing to cut a pricier OG colorway instead of choosing a more affordable recent colorway like the Midnight Navy, quality wise and closer to the OGs.

[@Electric_Bill]

It's a business, he gets more money from the more attention grabbing thumbnail.

[@jmike2039]

It's a myth that the og colorways are using any better material. It's usually just people thinking more tumbled = higher quality. It isn't, it just looks less like plastic.

[@Trebor-gw8lt]

Really doesn’t matter what colorway was used. None of the retro 4s are true to the OG 89’s in terms of construction, quality and tech specs. Nike has cheapened the shoe in retro form big time. He’s right, the retro 4 is a toy shoe, whereas in 1989 it was an actual performance shoe.

[@ghandi2801]

Oddly enough I have 3 pairs of 4s and Imo the best quality ones is my J4 Fiba by far, ugly ass hell but they promoted it as more premium and it is. Better leather compared to my Taupe Haze and my Breds

[@jmike2039]

@@Trebor-gw8lt exactly. Imagine 40 years from now. They will look at the way of the wade shoe the same just given the technology. Shit ai probably gonna tell us we been wrong this whole time with performance lol

[@AforAlex95]

12:05 thats exactly why i like watching these before i buy a shoe. I want to know im making a valuable purchase

[@theYT_moderator]

It's funny how every retro gets like a 1-3yr time to shine as a trend, and for the last year or two, the 4s and 1s have been the go-tos

[@papertiger9845]

Theyre doing 3’s now and I love it. Never owned a three until 2 years ago and by far the most comfortable jordan and the minimalist design comparatively is fire. No nike swoosh, just beautiful leather

[@vudoodaddie]

The 4s were my first Jordan’s ever after helping my mom with house chores. I played in them and was satisfied.

[@darkspartan806]

I was always iffy on the Jordan 4. It always had to much going on for my taste. The 1 and 3 are my faves.

[@franciscosoto9624]

I’ve been super curious about the Jordan 4 as they are some of my favorite shoes in my collection I’ve always loved the design and all the different color ways

[@jakebennett4307]

It's interesting that the Jordan 4 is manufactured in Vietnam. I bought a fake pair in Vietnam and honestly the quality feels better than my genuine 1s at home. I think that there is more leather in the upper and they just feel a lot more sturdy. They also didn't crease instantly which is nice.

[@sirlikesmagicalot]

My 2nd favorite retro next to Air Jordan 1. I've always learned something from your video everytime you cut a pair of shoes in half! Big ups to you Weston.

[@CStuekey87]

I love my Jordan Chicago colorways. I went to the same high school as the guy who created the Bulls and he gave the Bulls are hs' colors to honor it. I dont mind paying the extra money for those colorways because the sentimental value behind it.

[@TheHuskyGT]

Had the original Black Cement as a kid, not even knowing what I had. Bought the 2019 pair, still have it, keep it clean in its box and I do wear it every now and then. Definitely one of my favorite looking sneakers and one that I enjoy a lot wearing. But they are what they are. I think "Toy Sneakers" is a great term, because that's what they are for a sneaker collector. They are just toys that you enjoy looking at and wearing. As for the shoe itself, the materials suck. Specially the Black Cements which are the "fuzzy" fake leather. The sole is hard as hell too. Good thing is that the material doesn't crease like the smooth leather, and even if it does, it doesn't look bad.

[@adamsontalabucon3984]

I really love what you are doing to the overhyped boots and sneakers judging their style, price, and value.❤!✌!👌! I am subscribing now.

[@nickmfnjackson]

I've seen a lot of shoes cut in half on this page, but this one hurt me in the chest. 😢

[@fallin1968]

Jordan 4 sb next!

[@UnknownUser-rb9pd]

Regarding the foam used for the insole, open cell foam is generally considered superior as it breathes better. Ortholite is the most commonly used foam brand and most of their products are open cell. In addition, Poron, one of the the most durable and best shocking absorbing (and expensive) foams, is also open cell .

[@airtec87]

open cell is crap and you would know if you owned the originals or even the 1999 bred retro. They bottom out much sooner and just arent as comfotarble out of the box.

[@UnknownUser-rb9pd]

@@airtec87 The open cell foam that Nike uses in that sneaker may be crap but that does not mean all open cell foams are crap. Poron is an open cell foam and is generally considered the most durable foam you can find in footwear and I've seen claims from people that it holds up for decades (one guy on Reddit said that he had boots that were 30 years old and still good) I've owned good quality hiking boots and Nike running shoes which use Ortholite brand foam and they've been very good. So much so that I still have the insoles long after the shoes are gone (I will use old insoles to adjust fit in my boot collection).

[@jaykay4541]

As a older dude who skated a lot of the air flight 89’ and played a lot of basketball in them I can tell you their durability and performance in both has no others to compare it two. I was shocked Nike made a jordan 4 SB and was having pro skaters skate them because I thought I was the only one who appreciated them for skating but not surprisingly is that many who try to skate them now and do like how they perform. Plus they have top notch durability(for skating and basketball). Not to mention they look way better then modern basketball shoes especially with jeans yet I could walk or hike in these and be totally fine too. I’m super glad I found some cheap Chinese sites I got knock off SB color ways for 40 bucks including shipping and they have real gray suede toes. Nike is going to bury themselves overcharging w limited releases.

[@aaggsmyhoopt2428]

The case with most basketball sneakers from before the mid 2000s is they’re just “fancy”lifestyle shoes by modern standards. Sneaker tech has come a long way and pretty much any pro nba player is choosing those super athletic looking sneakers because well they’re actually athletic. Still it’s nice to see how these shoes are constructed and hold up.

[@filippocannizzaro7065]

Hi, you should absolutely make a video where you compare the air force 1 and the Court vision low, they are quite similar from the outside, but what about the inside?

[@oreo519]

I believe the original release shoes had different materials more performance based as to now they are casual and made to last longer.

[@thegrabbindragon9834]

Yes, it has been proven a long time ago that retros are not meant to be a performance shoe than it’s original.

[@billyfowler9423]

I wonder if kids that grew up wearing these premium shoes grew up having more, less or the same foot issues as those that didn’t? I know people that wore Vans and Chucks a lot started having foot pain as they got older.

[@consmercado3843]

Common Rose nobody wears Jordans for performance. Fans wear them for casual wear and to flex what they have.

[@colofsco1]

I've never seen anyone actually play basketball in these remakes of Jordans. They are classed as life style shoes, like nearly all Jordans of today.

[@joshkirk6202]

I cannot wait until you get to the 5. My personal favorite and i want to see you break it down to see if i just bought the hype all these years, lol

[@BLVCKSEA]

AJ1, AJ5 and AJ4 are my favorite Air Jordans. Period. All great shoes for Skateboarding too.

[@Louis-xx2os]

Got into Jordans during lock down because of "the last dance." These are totally the coolest Jordans in my opinion and these were the first pair I bought. Can't believe he's called them toy shoes 😢😂. I do believe they're actual "tanks" when it comes to durability though and I didn't buy them for function. 🎉

[@airtec87]

They are toys compared to the originals, the wings for example weren't made of rubber, but much more a sturdier TPU. The originals also had a bigger forefoot air bubble and thicker PU insoles.

[@seanmcmillan472]

In the movie Do the Right Thing Giancarlo Esposito's character Buggin' Out has a fit when someone steps on his white cement Jordan 4's

[@robnaj]

They are old retro shoes would be more interesting to compare them to what was available at the time.

[@jpprice14duh]

I love your videos especially the Jordan ones. But it's sooooo painful watching the cutting in half. 🤣 🤣 I have the bred 4s. They look nice but they are definitely one of the most uncomfortable Jordan retros until they are broken in.

[@Trapvision3D]

One of my viewers mentioned you and I had to come see for myself. Absolutely amazing channel. Your content blew me away in this vid. It gave me insight on what I buy now!

[@birdytiger]

Since I first learned about the Jordan 4 (thanks to the wild resale price of Eminems) I have always loved the look. But I have insurance to pay for first

[@shamarsimms433]

I Hope I Get To Do Every Jordan from 1-14 or 1-23

[@maneuveranceontwitch5279]

Do some of the pinnacle releases! Like the air jordan 5 premium. Lets see those vs normal stuff as they retailed for 400

[@seriousdeep1753]

hey Rose, BUT you got one of the rare colorways that don't go with all leather upper. the homework here hasn't been completeled)) personal experience - while being quite a heavy shoe they don't give tired feeling my feet after having long walks. also they're great on not having any stench after you wear them at least several months. p.s. another amazing episode

[@ALEXZAVALA2]

You gotta do the SB version next

[@Chino780]

You guys need to do a "Dunk By You" vs a general release pair.

[@Gummibri]

You should do a docu about the history of the brand Jordan 1-14

[@CLbites]

I love it when you guys look at the Jordan retro models

[@doripanda]

When the rear pull tab dries out it cracks super easy

[@fbyron100]

That’s why I hate the J4 it’s just the hype

[@gladzio2887]

Finally found someone that uses his brain. Agree 1000% it's overhyped as fuck. For me it's just a Air Max 90 high

[@MrRwithanitch]

Thats awesome your doing a breakdown of the "tech/performance" function of these, but I gotta tell ya at least for me, the tech or performance these shoes have within them have never been a reason I've ever bought a pair of Jordan's.

[@jons_collectibles_13]

I really want to see a Bin pair cut in half! Those are supposed to be premium quality

[@airtec87]

Awesome teardown video as usual, thank you for doing this one. Also maybe in the future you can do a comparison with the SB Jordan 4, these recently came out and there is a curiosity in the sneaker community if the skate version have a forefoot air unit. Also the materials used on the SB model are vastly different, or appear to be than the regular Jordan 4 retro like the fire reds.

[@dylantyrie]

I’d love to see you cut open a pair of adidas gazelles, they’re a certified classic and are some of the most comfortable shoes I’ve ever owned

[@jogurtterminator2035]

i would love to see a review of the Air Jordan 1 ZOOM CFT 2 and the Dunk by you, sneakerheads say that the by you dunks have tumbled and a higher quality leather.

[@starkparker16]

Ripping off the wing is super easy, barely an inconvenience.

[@Jack-goff]

I’ve been a sneaker head since my middle school years (I’m 31 now) I have over 100 pairs of Jordan’s Nikes Yeezys etc and I just told myself within the last few months that I’m going to back off buying the retro Jordan shoes. They’re cool don’t get me wrong but they don’t have value for your buck. The newer basketball and running shoes are a lot more comfortable and durable. The air Jordan’s are nostalgic but at the end of the day they’re still shoes that came out in the 80s and 90s and things have advanced since then. The Jordan’s are stiff as shit and not crazy comfortable compared to the other shoes with newer technology and composition. Maybe I’m just getting older and appreciate comfort over looks 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@localcelebrity5204]

"anyone could use an extra 3 quarters of an inch" ... Amen 🤣🤣

[@Holabirdsupercluster]

I was in middle school when these first came out and everyybody drew fantasy sneakers based on the 4s

[@jeffdillon1972]

I remember these POSs from high school basketball camp. We went as a team to summer camp in 1989 wearing these and within a day we ALL had cut those stupid webs along with the plastic straps off the sides and a day later that annoying and HUGE pull tab went too. Huge step down from the Jordan 3s. Oh and the 2's? Those were so bad I can remember as freshman going with my teammates to the sporting goods store to return them and get the Hakeems (Akeem at the time) from Aiwa or was it Etonic? - side note, those were also trash.

[@user-oi8sq6ci8j]

It would be my dream come true of Rose Anvil would do a video or comparison of the Jordan 4 to the Hender Scheme Jordan 4. The Hender Scheme version looks beautiful to me but every pic I've seen of a used pair they do not age well.

[@ItsTheSkippster]

Would love to see a Nike Foamposites

[@Datsuperbeetle]

Thank you so much for posting this video after many times asking

[@madams8632]

The material on the Fire Red colorway in this video is not Durabuck. But crappy Nike Leather, Durabuck would be on the Black Cement colorway of the Air Jordan IV. Also the quality 2020 Fire Red retro release in general was pretty bad; that being the Dunk from Above Retro release in 2016 was great. A lot of ppl were perplexed at the good quality on that pair given it was not a colorway MJ played in nor was it a collab.

[@jeyweb4236]

89 Air Flight basically same shoe. Get them for under $100 at a Nike Outlet.

[@harrisonbogue2472]

I've been waiting for this video Next you should do 4s vs SB 4s

[@pablobravo4689]

Dude, you should start cutting apart New Balance Made in US or Made in UK shoes. Those supposedly has some of the better materials in the sneaker world!

[@mlow42]

This is the best design. However, I only owned the original. They were $35 brand new when I was a kid. I grew out of them and my friend destroyed them on a skateboard.

[@iamkeithaustria]

People who buy retros are purchasing nostalgia and status. I appreciate the unbiased review

[@Tanfo77]

Looking forward to Air Jordan V released in 2020 as I have been playing on it and feels really good. This Air Jordan 4 white/red feels more bouncy at the heel area compared to the AJ5,,which is more level and softer throughout the midsole hence I prefer the current 5.

[@cesarZeee]

I wouldn’t really call it “toy” feature its more of just aesthetic features that would better describe things

[@DavidChinh]

Slice open the SB 4s!

[@samk2407]

Yo wait how tall is weston? I didn't know he could dunk at some point in his life lol that's cool

[@fraboato]

Pleeeease do the Golden Goose superstar! I invested way too much money not to have your opinion! They have a surprising insole and great leather!

[@alfiesingleton2968]

I'd like to see some asics cut in half (ones with the Gel) cos those are super comfy

[@mjsup1]

Confused on those stats posted, must of been on a string of games maybe a playoff series some one was comparing between those seasons, but not the actual stats for those years.

[@SilencioTortilla]

Love the jordan reviews, love to see more or other Nike models

[@muhammadtegar3653]

Love your videos, very informative yet entertaining. please make a video about puma suedes

[@slash3503]

you guys gotta do 5's next

[@hayacocu6519]

I do think & believe that most of the Nike reissued Jordans (1- ???) are not the same quality and material as when they are made in their original and release date years ago. The newer version is made with cheap materials, with no quality.

[@chadbryan9095]

I have a request/suggestion for a boot dissection. They can be had cheap too. I love my pair and would love to see and hear your opinions. It is the USMC RAT (rugged all terrain) boots. Please and thank you!

[@tamudawson]

I mean this is a review for a retro shoe that is inspired by the classic. None of the retro shoes are constructed with performance in mind. Heck in many they replace the actual external supports with colored foam like the AJ6 and AJ7.

[@jinobass]

The new Bred IV are really comfortable compared to Fire Red 4’s

[@moosethegod7577]

cant wait for the jordan 5s my favourite jordan

[@gavin._.727]

Please do the jordan 7, it’s probably my favorite non Nike Jordan behind the 11

[@wonkydonkey7899]

Jordan 4 has become a hype shoe. These days fanatics wear it for look and show. If this CW wasn’t for the fame of Jordan in basketball, it’d not have reached this high price point.

[@mihail2676]

My first jordan was fake 4s white oreo.They are still alive

[@deadprivacy]

Ibhad some original release infra red fives, they were junk, the uppers were great but the bottom just fell apart all soggy.

[@jansmida7511]

Now do the jordan 4 sb

[@Pasadena_Music]

I really want to see @roseanvilbuilds make a similar Air J with high quality materials.

[@murdergorilla4087]

4 has always been my favorite Jordan but it's like wearing a literal brick

[@donkeybizle]

Can you do a review on the Patagonia work boots? Love the videos!

[@hugocanuto6981]

I love Aj 4s but they really fuck up my toes after wearing it for hours, ALWAYS

[@Junebu99ie]

Hey have you cut open the Vans Knu Skool yet? I know pretty much all Vans are made the same but it was be an interesting video to watch.

[@112cmaro]

Love Jordan 4s first one I got was Military black, and recently got Thunder as well 🙂

[@marvink1517]

Jordan 4s is a pinky toe killer to me. Good looking shoe but have to go 0.5 size up

[@Lilsam514]

You need to do a review on the Air Jordan 4 SB Pine Greens. I really need your opinion on it @RoseAnvil 🙏🏼.

[@nickbrackett9023]

I bought Fire Red 4s off GOAT and had to send them back because the leather quality was so bad 😭

[@spiruandy]

Please test Adidas Adi2000! Thank you for what you do!

[@H3nryhawk]

Can you do the hender scheme leather Jordan’s? Or anything from hender scheme! :)

[@greendro6410]

My top 5 Jordan sneakers are 5, 4, 6, 12, and 1

[@theduhscripshunn5476]

Best thing that came with the release of the 4, was the " Flight " branding !!! LOVE ❤️ Flight JB Gear !!!

[@gkproductions4667]

I bought a resell that was 10 dollars and they were barely used purple metallics

[@cattameme]

This shoe could've let my kid go see Phantom of the Opera with her class.

[@lonniestringfellow9854]

Love that Charlie Crockett shirt! Great guy!