Truth. I do understand that what something is worth is a matter of opinion. However, I don't understand why people are so outraged by the price. Its the flagship shoe so naturally it will command a premium price. Every manufacturer has a premium product and charges accordingly for the quality change. Its business and simple economics.
You think? Nike and alot of other companies survived along time off their team products, that focused on high school sports programs and those shoes were extremely reasonable and durable. This is just greed and taking advantage of thirst but believe me I have seen this before and the only thing it does is pushes the loyal consumer away from the product and then when the "trend is over" the company is in worse shape. When you start charging premium prices people might just say hey this other thing isn't so bad or for a few more dollars.... I'm not tripping because I have a solid, very solid collection reaches way pass recent retros but I will say that I don't want to see the hype destroy the icon.
Again, truth. However, Nike and Jordan are separate, to a certain extent anyway, and the Air Jordan is their flagship shoe. The company was pretty much put on the map when they signed MJ. Can you find a comparable or even better quality shoe than the XX8? Sure. But its all about that Jumpman and like every other manufacturer that sells anything you are paying for the logo. It does leave a bad taste in the mouth of the loyal consumer though and that's unfortunate. However, something is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it. And in the case of the XX8 there are many that believe its worth it. It is what it is.
Shoes have become less durable. Back in the 90s they'd last me a whole season plus wearing them to school every day. But after that they were totally finished
What you said. These are much better value than the III. You can't ball in IIIs unless you are a masochist
Nike could have still made a profit at 180-200. They see what's going on ebay and think they can charge 250 a shoe
I've got to see this. Someone upload pls!
Yeah the 250 is steep but if you enjoy your pair half as much as I enjoy mine you are going to get over the sting pretty fast. It is an awesome shoe. Pass on the next crappy quality $160 retro and you'll be close to even.
Man those are fire! Don't feel bad about it dude. Nothing wrong with spoiling yourself every once in awhile!
I doubt it. They usually don't drop flagship model colorways that close together. The colors that are currently out have only been out for a week. I would say late March or early April before any new colorways surface.
I felt the same way. I eventually passed up on the green camos even though Icould got have gotten them. For the price of two xx8s I could have gotten a body solid leg extension for my home gym. So it puts it in perspective how pricey these are
That's some solid info, what did those retail for back in the day?
I felt the same way about the shroud. These would have been better with a lower cut shroud. I really like the responsiveness of zoom. Hypermax is too bouncy and lunarlon is squishy. It's like a pillow. Probably why I hated the 2012 hyperdunk. It was rubbish. I do weigh a lot (211 lbs) but NBA players weigh more than that so I expect it to be able to handle it.
lmao really trying hard to justify that price huh?Personal I think the price is pretty low when you consider that the Retro XI cost $180, and the newest Jordan shoe should cost at least $100 more and they only cost $70 more? I thinks thats pretty fair and beside, Jordan are meant for the True basketball player with style and substance in mind
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