AJ III Wizards April 29, 2023

[staffsgtdignam]

These are sick but I'm maxed out on 3's after doubling up on white/cem's. Plus, I already have '11 TB 3's which are still holding up well and are basically the exact same shoe as the Wizards.

The shape of modern 3s is far better than anything coming out around 2011.

 

[therealest1]

 

[spiceman80]

I really didn't want to buy these, especially since my 2011 True Blues are still in great shape

 

[kip2mylou]

The shape of modern 3s is far better than anything coming out around 2011.

The fit is extremely improved as well. My 2016 True Blues kill my pinky toes even at a half size up. My fire reds and white cements fit great TTS. Could probably even half size down in the white cements if I wanted to.

I keep seeing different photos of the wizards PE. Some have the slimmed down toe box and some seem to still have the old boxy one. Guessing they're just a really early batch?

 

[Koncrete Kickz]

I keep seeing different photos of the wizards PE. Some have the slimmed down toe box and some seem to still have the old boxy one. Guessing they're just a really early batch?

Early batch of fakes....

 

[kip2mylou]

Early batch of fakes....

That's what I thought. Hoping they have the same shape as the most recent releases, and quality.

 

[greekgator]

Got a $50 Nike coupon waiting for those...

 

[AIRMAXDISCIPLE]

Got a $50 Nike coupon waiting for those...

i tell you, they might exclude these from discount

 

[greekgator]

i tell you, they might exclude these from discount

Not here. The way our Nike stores work is if it goes straight to the wall (FCFS), you can use a coupon/voucher. If they raffle them, then no. Im gonna be SHOCKED if they raffle these.

 

[$tacy]

Damn they got me

 

[STooK]

The shape of modern 3s is far better than anything coming out around 2011.

Not really. I’m guessing you never owned 3’s from 2011 but they were much better than the trash from 16-18. Only downside is the peeling paint in the midsole but the shape was not that much different than the “current” 3’s. The leather was better back then (more og looking) but overall quality is better now. Plus, msrp was only $150 back then vs the $210 now.

My 11’s compared to the recent white/cem. Surprisingly they were very similar.

 

[staffsgtdignam]

Not really. I’m guessing you never owned 3’s from 2011 but they were much better than the trash from 16-18. Only downside is the peeling paint in the midsole but the shape was not that much different than the “current” 3’s. The leather was better back then (more og looking) but overall quality is better now. Plus, msrp was only $150 back then vs the $210 now.

My 11’s compared to the recent white/cem. Surprisingly they were very similar.

I owned Stealth 3s actually. I loved that specific cw but the shape of those 3s (esp the EP) looks hideous compared to modern 3s.

 

[jereopaq]

Not really. I’m guessing you never owned 3’s from 2011 but they were much better than the trash from 16-18. Only downside is the peeling paint in the midsole but the shape was not that much different than the “current” 3’s. The leather was better back then (more og looking) but overall quality is better now. Plus, msrp was only $150 back then vs the $210 now.

My 11’s compared to the recent white/cem. Surprisingly they were very similar.

I still feel like JB nailed the interior of the recent WC and FR in comparison to the 2011 and 16-18. Recent models are so much less bulky, especially around the ankle. Which I feel like is . Otherwise I totally agree

 

[acp7399]

Only game I saw MJ play live in was as a Wizard. I think this ticks off the box for sentimental value and therefore these are a cop.

 

[greekgator]

How these are NOT a cop for anyone blows me away.

 

[staffsgtdignam]

Only game I saw MJ play live in was as a Wizard. I think this ticks off the box for sentimental value and therefore these are a cop.

Same here, I feel like a lot of us younger millennials and older zoomers were too young to see or remember seeing him play on the Bulls

 

[AIR J XIII]

How these are NOT a cop for anyone blows me away.

These not being a cop for any head that has a connection to MJ the basketball player would be surprising, these don’t mean anything for anyone without that connection, just white/blue-copper 3s.

 

[professormacintosh]

These not being a cop for any head that has a connection to MJ the basketball player would be surprising, these don’t mean anything for anyone without that connection, just white/blue-copper 3s.

White based 3’s are the perfect shoe imo. Connection or not

 

[urbanmiracle]

I’ll try for em. If I win a raffle for em I’ll cop. If I miss out no sweat

 

[greekgator]

If I lived in the US I'd absolutely wait on these bc I believe they will hit outlets and/or deep discounts. Or, pairs work once that someone is desperate to let go of.

 

[djlunchbox]

Probably trade one of my WC3 reimagined for these.

 

[kip2mylou]

As long as these are the same quality, fit, and shape as the FRs and WCs, I'm in.

 

[green rhino123]

I'm good with these.

Go get 'em yall!

 

[jshortt]

If I lived in the US I'd absolutely wait on these bc I believe they will hit outlets and/or deep discounts. Or, pairs work once that someone is desperate to let go of.

Unless you're a size 12 or bigger lol.

 

[greekgator]

These not being a cop for any head that has a connection to MJ the basketball player would be surprising, these don’t mean anything for anyone without that connection, just white/blue-copper 3s.

I mean, most dudes didn't even own Chi J1s in 85-86 yet everyone wants em. With the internet and social media people can look anything up. I think it has more to do with being a non OG CW J3 than anything else. Irregardless, I can't wait.