December 14, 2002........... 2 pairs came out, which did you choose?!?

[peterwarrickjr]

Six 3s and a shrug. That pick was easy that day.

 

[allactshun]

I got frenchies but now looking for a nice pair of the "raptors".

 

[nucleus one]

French Blues still DS.

 

[charmcitykid]

Actually, I copped both. I remember I got them from shoe city. Dropped that $250 with no hesitation what so ever!
BUT, had I only had enough for just one pair, that's a NO BRAINER!.... Charcoals "raptors" ALL DAY!!

 

[jacobmontana]

What a great day this was
Got Both
Actually got Dubs of the Black/Red
This is when Retro+ colorways were still Decent.

 

[bigtyme562]

easy i just picked up both as wss

 

[charmcitykid]

Originally Posted by DownyBoy

when in doubt go with OG.

EXACTLY!!

It will always and forever be: OG > retro+

 

[justivkickx]

I wasnt collecting at the time so I didnt get either, but I picked up a pair of used blk/red-purple's a couple years back. Still want the frenchies in DScondition size 11.5 if neone wants to part with em!

Heres my blk/red-purple

 

[bigboi415]

i picked them both up, but i sold my black/reds a long while ago =(

 

[dipped in butter]

none on RD...but copped "raptors" on instyleshoes.com for 160...

way better than the frenchies IMO

 

[GL Rayner]

I went with the French Blue on release date and bought the Playoff's about 2-3 months from a store around my way. I regret selling myFrench Blue's

.

 

[mayhemgatz]

copped both

 

[vii ix xii]

Originally Posted by Spectacular23

They are not called raptors, sheesh that's another nickname that needs to burn just like "september blue".

LOL....everytime I see someone talking about 'they are not called raptors' I cant help but to laugh

......Come on ppl.....every sneaker gets a nickname that ppl feel comfortableusing casue its either close or spot on to the color way.....and 'RAPTOR' is Spot on.........As far as saying the name "september blue" needsto burn.....You do realize thats a REAL colorway.....lol......anywho....back to the topic at hand....

I bought my RAPTORs 1 week b4 release and then Frenchies the next year.....Still have RAPTORs

 

[S3NTINEL2001]

i bet no 1 called them RAPTORS in 2002.


there real nick name is 'playoffs'

 

[blazinbama]

Funny thing is I got one from each of my parents for my Christmas present.

 

[purehoopa1]

wore my frenchies in the ground. They was dope for about a year until I scratched the leather on the toe. Dang I miss high skool lol...

sike

 

[simmonsmike]

I wasn't makin too much money at the time so I went with the black/reds...I wore them yesterday!lol....they are ashy tho

 

[indohan]

Such a shame you called them RAPTORS.
I'd choose the White VIIs, no contest.

 

[t2dae1]

I copped the black/red/purple 7's ran through the 1st pair and still got a DS pair left!!!!

 

[eltouha]

i picked up the raptors at a slight discount due to an error by the cashier
after a few years of squeaking, they are now still in superb condition. i mean, you'd be forgiven for saying that they're still DS. i've worn themcountless times and they don't show any sign of wear or age.

the annoying metal tipped laces kept undoing themselves. I've since swapped my XX3 allstar laces with my Raptors. The raptors look a bit funny, but i digthem with white laces on.

 

[therenegade23]

Both. Black/red still in great condition. However, not the frenchies.

 

[cycopth]

black n red...............

( raptors

.........that team has no purple no more)

 

[kicks10123]

I bought the Raptors and then "Santa" dropped off the Frenchies for me

 

[dunks r nice]

Originally Posted by Kickmatic23

neither

 

[baby juice]

Copped the Black/red/purple... I dont know if anybody remembers but that winter issue of Slam mad these 2 look soo sick plus them White Silver 1's came outthe same time if im not mistaken.