Need some insight about playoff 12s OG & Retro

• Sep 5, 2009

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optimusp517

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So I just copped a pair of playoff 12s OG. Thinking of maybe copping a pair of the retro. Any big differences that you guys (owners of both pairs) have seenwith this? I want to pick up a pair to hoop in. So let me know what's good and what isn't between the two.

 

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The OG's have much better quality leather and the ankle cut is higher. However, the retroes are way more comfy. Rock the OG's casually but ball in theretroes

 

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Yea, the og is slightly higher cut, with much better leather and a better overall shape.

 

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Here are some comparison pics i took awhile back. OG's have that smoother leather, the panels are bigger, the seams are deeper, and the wraparound is widerand more pebbled. But like I said, the retroes are wayyy more comfy

OG's on Left, Retroes on right

OG's

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OG's on left, Retroes on right

OG's

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dtb00201

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Originally Posted by NikeMax




OG's on left, Retroes on right

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holy crap are those the same size? i never knew the cut was that much different

 

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I'LL SAY IT AGAIN

THE RETRO IS 10X MORE COMFORTABLE THAN THE OG

The retro uses an updated full length zoom unit (the same one as used in the OG AJ 1 and is so much more bouncy and responsive.

The retro is 2 ounces lighter.

The retro uses a different type glue with reduces the overall weight.

The court feel is better on the retro.

I own both. Love both. I'll put a retro on one foot and an og on the other. There is no comparison

OG for collecting. Retro for wearing / balling.

 

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Originally Posted by NY GIANTS 11

I'LL SAY IT AGAIN

THE RETRO IS 10X MORE COMFORTABLE THAN THE RETRO

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retro to ball in, OG for everything else.
If you're getting them to wear casually or collect, I'd go with the OGs...They're the pinacle of Jordan quality materials imo

 

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Originally Posted by Koopa2410

Originally Posted by NY GIANTS 11

I'LL SAY IT AGAIN

THE RETRO IS 10X MORE COMFORTABLE THAN THE RETRO

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Your frown face must mean you dont own both - because this is FACT

 

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Originally Posted by NY GIANTS 11

Originally Posted by Koopa2410

Originally Posted by NY GIANTS 11

I'LL SAY IT AGAIN

THE RETRO IS 10X MORE COMFORTABLE THAN THE RETRO

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Your frown face must mean you dont own both - because this is FACT

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he was talking about your typo

 

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ny giants 11

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^^^

lol

my bad Koopa.

edited.

 

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i only have og's. thanks for the info makes me want some retros if they are that comfortable

 

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Originally Posted by NY GIANTS 11

Originally Posted by Koopa2410

Originally Posted by NY GIANTS 11

I'LL SAY IT AGAIN

THE RETRO IS 10X MORE COMFORTABLE THAN THE RETRO

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Your frown face must mean you dont own both - because this is FACT

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I think he frowned because you said Retro is More Comfortable then the Retro, when the rest of your statement makes it sounds like you mean theRetro is more Comfortable then the OG

 

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I had the OG Playoff XII's until they were stolen and they weren't comfortable at all

 

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Originally Posted by Koopa2410

Originally Posted by NY GIANTS 11

I'LL SAY IT AGAIN

THE RETRO IS 10X MORE COMFORTABLE THAN THE RETRO

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LOL

 

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Ok you guys were of great help especially with the weight. I wanted to make sure they're not too heavy and quality is there still. Time to hunt down a pairof retros

 

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Magic33

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Now I know why dudes are saying that the XII's are comfortable, because they're referring to the retro.

I've been meaning to pick up another pair, this topic was a good reminder

 

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optimusp517

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Someone sell me their pair in sz 11

 

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I also need a pair

 

• Sep 7, 2009

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both are hot but i keepe the og for sure

 

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nikeaircobraben

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Originally Posted by snearkearcollector

both are hot but i keepe the og for sure

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dude, out of curiosity, did u know that u misspelled "sneaker" on your screen name? .... just wondering

 

• Sep 7, 2009

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Originally Posted by dtb00201

Originally Posted by NikeMax




OG's on left, Retroes on right

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holy crap are those the same size? i never knew the cut was that much different

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If they ARE the same size... it must be a men versus womens 11 or etc.

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still need a pair..

the search continues

 

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i love the height of the OGs...... i wish i still had them.

 

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^^BinYe... what's with the fakes in your avy???