The Glove Thread / Zoom Flight 98

I been on NT since 1999 and had to register just to make a comment. Who in the DMV remember these were $30 at Marshall's. LOL
 
I need a pair with forefoot zoom
Actually, I didn't! 😅
Wait... was this on all the OG Zoom Flights... or just the PE's?
I only had the retros, which did have insoles!
OGs and his 2006 PEs had it this way. My OGs came like that back in the day and the zoom was amazing since it was right under the foot.

Interestingly, OGs had 4 independent Zoom units per shoe. They were divided in a similar manner as the outsole pattern. 1 in heel, large forefoot, then 1 small one directly under big toe and other small one under other 4 toes.

I can't confirm whether any other early Zoom shoes used a similar setup. By 99 when the Flightposite came out Nike had already switched to a dual unit insole setup instead of incorporating the cushioning into the midsole itself.

The Flight 98 is one of my favorite shoes of all time but Nike REALLY cut a lot of corners with the retro. Not only was the cushioning cheapened, but they exchanged the carbon weave shanks for plastic. OGs also featured translucent inlays on the outsole, whereas the retros were solid rubber. There's also the fact they completely neglected to provide a liner to the backside of the shroud on OG white pair.
 
Oh and I'm sure it's been mentioned, but GPs PEs were made with the original molds/lasts/castings until 2012/2013 when the ball got rolling on the retro. At which point, any PEs for him or his son were made just like the cheaper retros.

The Flight 98 is a strange shoe in a few regards. It featured more tech upon inception than more expensive models and Nike kept it's original tooling for an incredibly long amount of time. When comparing it to something like an Air Jordan; Nike had to recreate new tooling fir the XI in 2000, a mere 4 years after the original was last produced... But GP still got Glove PEs made from original tooling through the 07 season. Even the early 2013 PEs for his son featured elements of the originals like the thinner zipper and pull tab that received a mid-production recall/production change as early as 1999 with the Son of Glove.
 
PJ with what looks to be a PE. These have the new built with the larger leather wrap on the toe.
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I just searched for these on the aftermarket. I should’ve bought more of the blk/wht colorway smh.

reretro needed.
 
Interestingly, OGs had 4 independent Zoom units per shoe. They were divided in a similar manner as the outsole pattern. 1 in heel, large forefoot, then 1 small one directly under big toe and other small one under other 4 toes.

I can't confirm whether any other early Zoom shoes used a similar setup. By 99 when the Flightposite came out Nike had already switched to a dual unit insole setup instead of incorporating the cushioning into the midsole itself.

The Flight 98 is one of my favorite shoes of all time but Nike REALLY cut a lot of corners with the retro. Not only was the cushioning cheapened, but they exchanged the carbon weave shanks for plastic. OGs also featured translucent inlays on the outsole, whereas the retros were solid rubber. There's also the fact they completely neglected to provide a liner to the backside of the shroud on OG white pair.
Ya, Nike Sh*t on the retro. The black pair is a lot more subtle vs the white pair with the rat fur inner.
Like you said, zoom, proper carbon, translucent outsole portions and the smaller leather toe wrap were all missing. If they’re doing them ever again....do em right!!!!
 
I been on NT since 1999 and had to register just to make a comment. Who in the DMV remember these were $30 at Marshall's. LOL
Those might of been the Nike Son of Gloves… I actually remember because my mom didn’t want to pay $110 for a a kid in the 5th or 6th grade back then lol. So, when I saw the SOG at Marshall’s, I wanted them because it was cheap lol, but they didn’t have my size. I think the Zoom flight 98’s sold pretty well here in the DMV from what I remember
 
I guess it depends on how they were stored, but I still wear mine (it's hot and humid here). There's a slight bit of separation around the edges, but ok so far. 🤞🤞
 
Let’s see if no crumbling, I haven’t worn my OGs in a few years. Was mostly wearing the retro from time to time. I could take a re-retro though (for the same price as in ‘98)
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How’s the Zoom air? Still responsive?
 
It is a bit more firm in the left shoe compared to the right but still okay. It has definitely lost responsiveness but they’re still comfy
Oh wow. It’s still dope you can still wear them. I still have my 2013 retro.
 
I still wear mine but they're getting cooked. I also really need to clean them up and think about a restoration soon.
I probably wore the white pair once, don't think I even wore the Blue Devil CW yet. Black maybe 3/4 times.
 
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