2 things I did that really worked well
1. Just removing the insoles made the shoe too stiff. I removed the insoles but I wore 2 layers of socks. I wear thin nike black socks.
2. Now this is very interesting, I experimented with gel heel cushions and I felt less pressure on my toes for some reason.
My mom bought me these when I was 12; these were my first jordans. Someone posted more than a year ago to bring back the carmines. And guess what happened.
That's the f ing reason I'm looking for those exact sneakers right at this moment.
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I bought two packs just because I never had the XI OG or the 01 retro (or any XI). But the first time I wore the XI I knew something was off thiseven without a point of comparison. Someone posted it takes a break in time for the XI like some other 90's era sneakers.