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On my pair, one shoe has a production end date of 12/13/12, the other is 12/18/12. The 12/13 one is more tumbled on tongue. Wish I could get the dates matched somehow! I'm in LA 
Official Air Jordan 3 "White Cement" '88 Retro - Retail $200
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Does anybody know how many pairs of these were produced? How limited are they really?
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the original rumor was 20,000 pairs
but i don't know what separates it from a guess
also, the online-only (sans TX) aspect plus all the language surrounding the release pointed toward these being a limited edition
but i don't know what separates it from a guess
also, the online-only (sans TX) aspect plus all the language surrounding the release pointed toward these being a limited edition
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I hope the true heads got them/get them before that. I don't think this will be done again for a very long time. If you really think about it, these are a steal for the price right now.
Now if they would do one of the VI's...
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Yes
yes, less than 50,000 pair of 88s
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a lot of everyday people or casual sneaker heads still don't know these released....hype will build definitely...the past few releases i start up a conversation about what people are scoping as far as next pick up, the state of the shoe game...general conversation...i bring up how i copped the 88's and they released on Feb 6...and they are clueless
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That's a pretty low number. Glad I was able to cop.
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this production date crap needs to stop. be grateful you have an authentic pair. geeeez i sware, i bet if you had a chace to complain about the amount of sprinkles on ur ice cream cone, you would.On my pair, one shoe has a production end date of 12/13/12, the other is 12/18/12. The 12/13 one is more tumbled on tongue. Wish I could get the dates matched somehow! I'm in LA
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I dont think its the glue i think its the actual leather being different. I have the same smell form my air force 1 "112" clark kent pack. And the clark kent joints are "premium" and so are these guys in terms of elephant print material. Maybe its just premium glue
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my guess is that the smell is a protective spray coating put on the leather upper
because my leather water-proofing spray smells the exact same as the 88s
because my leather water-proofing spray smells the exact same as the 88s
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I think it's the scent of success and premium joy.
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Buttery leather 
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Soo buttery. Question for OG Jordan fans, are the white cement III 88's close to, in terms of material quality, the original white cement III's or any of the originals? I was born in 88' so I am just curious about the real thing. These seem to be one of the better Jordan retros I own.
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^no, but these are the best quality 3 retro (i've had) since the '03 white cement (which is also better quality than these)
but the originals & older ones weren't awesome quality, to put the comparison in better context, the originals just felt differently than these
heavier with a more sturdy frame & cut better so they molded better too and the leathers were noticeably thicker (different air unit too i think)
but again, im happy with these
but the originals & older ones weren't awesome quality, to put the comparison in better context, the originals just felt differently than these
heavier with a more sturdy frame & cut better so they molded better too and the leathers were noticeably thicker (different air unit too i think)
but again, im happy with these
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I feel like the shoes from that time had softer padding inside. Today's Retros are soft still but more forgiving and stay resilient longer.
Oddly enough what I miss is the crappy thicker Jordan 4 mesh from the OGs. They always started to chip there and the mesh was much worse quality than today's Retros but it looked better IMO.
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Looking for a pair if i can find for cheap..not high on my list of kicks to get though.
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this is my favorite shoe released so far this year
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this is my favorite shoe released so far this year
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yes, a lot of people encountered that problem including myself. straight from NDC
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Thinking of pulling the trigger on a pair for $320, cant find anything less than that & pairs are becoming more scarce 
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Thinking of pulling the trigger on a pair for $320, cant find anything less than that & pairs are becoming more scarce
Do it. I just bought a 2nd pair for $310.
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damn wish i could find another pair for around 3... where do u get urs from?
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I would say royals then these as to favorite releases so far. Wish i could of doubled up on both of the these shoes but i am still grateful for just one of each.
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are the insoles on these joints removable?
