JB has created inelastic demand for it's product. Regardless of the price, materials, or quantity retros will sell out. It's as simple as that. They've certainly sat down somewhere and decided on an amount. If I had to guess a completely meaningless number I'd day they're making about 100 times...
No offense to anyone here but I'm not feeling the color blocking on any of the ones people have posted up. And anything that I've come up with that does look good looks more like a GR or a Team version that may be released on its own at the regular $95 price tag. I think I'm going to pass.
Jordan Brand has found their formula to be successful in selling their product without having to spend any more money. The shape of all retros (besides maybe 14s) has been completely distorted in recent years. The quality of materials has gone down, and the price has gone up. I remember reading...
It really depends what you're into. Nike boots are for the most part very bulky and large. Polo boots seem to be "in" at the moment. But I own a pair of Native Fitzsimmons, they're stylish, comfortable and best of all low cut.