OFFICIAL AIR FORCE ONE THREAD!!!!!

[1978S]

What color is the heel stitching?

It's like a purple-ish navy blue.

Tongue tag is the same color.

 

[TrafficLightBully]

when you want that creatch dunks so bad but refuse to spend 3k for used sneakers with 12 previous owners lol. You sometimes have to go another route

 

[1978S]

when you want that creatch dunks so bad but refuse to spend 3k for used sneakers with 12 previous owners lol. You sometimes have to go another route

AF1's > than those atrocities you just posted.

You won.

 

[concordefliteschool]

 

[superblytrife]

3Ms came in today and I gotta say I’m just not impressed.

I know a retro will never live up to the original, but man these just don’t do it for me in-hand. Shape is that same weird, modern AF1 shape. Materials are meh. The purple isn’t really purple. Just all around underwhelming, IMO. I should’ve never sold all the original co.jp colorways b/c the retros have routinely disappointed smh.

All that said, I’m glad more people have a chance to own a pair. Def a unique and legendary colorway.

 

[1978S]

3Ms came in today and I gotta say I’m just not impressed.

I know a retro will never live up to the original, but man these just don’t do it for me in-hand. Shape is that same weird, modern AF1 shape. Materials are meh. The purple isn’t really purple. Just all around underwhelming, IMO. I should’ve never sold all the original co.jp colorways b/c the retros have routinely disappointed smh.

All that said, I’m glad more people have a chance to own a pair. Def a unique and legendary colorway.

Not even impressed by the black leather panels?? They're so soft, especially in today's age of Nike trash materials.

Shape is of course trash.

And yeah the purple/blueish is slightly little off from original.

 

[vinnuendo]

Said this before and imma say it again - having had both OG co.jp linens and retro 2016 linens, I'm happier w/ the ones that feel better on my feet. AKA the inner midsole isn't crumbling on the retros so I'd rather wear those. Shoes that look good aren't worth **** to me if I can't wear them on my feet. I know I'm in the minority there, however, since a lot of y'all here on NT are straight up collectors.

 

[slaughterx]

It's like having a pretty girl with no walls... looks aren't everything

 

[sup doe]

Enjoying all these pics of the 3m Snakes coming in. The 3m reflecting on feet shots are dope, I'm curious to see how they'd look with a lace swap. Can't wait for mine to arrive.

 

[nuclear1990]

Not even impressed by the black leather panels?? They're so soft, especially in today's age of Nike trash materials.

Shape is of course trash.

And yeah the purple/blueish is slightly little off from original.

Whole shoe is lowered and shorter. And all shades are like one or two clicks off. Oof.

 

[1978S]

Whole shoe is lowered and shorter.

False. See below.

It just depends on what kind of pair you get from Nike .

 

[1978S]

And all shades are like one or two clicks off. Oof.

And don't forget that over time, the snake swoosh on the originals have yellowed/changed color.

 

[sneakaprince]

Said this before and imma say it again - having had both OG co.jp linens and retro 2016 linens, I'm happier w/ the ones that feel better on my feet. AKA the inner midsole isn't crumbling on the retros so I'd rather wear those. Shoes that look good aren't worth **** to me if I can't wear them on my feet. I know I'm in the minority there, however, since a lot of y'all here on NT are straight up collectors.

It's always gonna be THIS for me. I don't have a time machine and this retro is clearly made better than the GR AF1s we are currently offered from Nike.

I never owned the OG but I'm also not interested in hunting down and paying 2-3x as much for 20 year old sneakers. 5-10 years from now dudes will look at these retros as grails and will wish they bought them while prices were low.

Saw the exact same thing happen to Taiwan's, Linens etc. All of those retros are going for OG prices if not more.

 

[nuclear1990]

It's always gonna be THIS for me. I don't have a time machine and this retro is clearly made better than the GR AF1s we are currently offered from Nike.

I never owned the OG but I'm also not interested in hunting down and paying 2-3x as much for 20 year old sneakers. 5-10 years from now dudes will look at these retros as grails and will wish they bought them while prices were low.

Saw the exact same thing happen to Taiwan's, Linens etc. All of those retros are going for OG prices if not more.

I would rather have something close enough that's wearable and affordable over something that has to stay in the box and breaks the bank.

 

[steebie j]

It's always gonna be THIS for me. I don't have a time machine and this retro is clearly made better than the GR AF1s we are currently offered from Nike.

I never owned the OG but I'm also not interested in hunting down and paying 2-3x as much for 20 year old sneakers. 5-10 years from now dudes will look at these retros as grails and will wish they bought them while prices were low.

Saw the exact same thing happen to Taiwan's, Linens etc. All of those retros are going for OG prices if not more.

More recently those black/white QS “Friday.” Those could’ve been had for under $100. Prices on those are steadily going up.

 

[platonjk]

so mad i slept on the QS fridays but sizing scared me away.

i got my sz 13 silver snakes. they look/feel nice. but I kinda don't want to try them on, theres 12.5's out there somewhere for less.

 

[jetbl1223]

The leather used on these 3m snakes is very solid. More than satisfied with what we got. My only small gripe is the reflective panels. Never seen 3m or whatever on a shoe so soft. That will actually help with wearability. Most predominantly 3m shoes from before were mad uncomfortable. The glossy look isn’t ideal either but I know that’s what it is nowadays from Nike and JB.

 

[plansb]

The leather used on these 3m snakes is very solid. More than satisfied with what we got. My only small gripe is the reflective panels. Never seen 3m or whatever on a shoe so soft. That will actually help with wearability. Most predominantly 3m shoes from before were mad uncomfortable. The glossy look isn’t ideal either but I know that’s what it is nowadays from Nike and JB.

I think I got my pair for like 60$ iirc? Wish I would have bought two or three pairs.

 

[1978S]

I think I got my pair for like 60$ iirc? Wish I would have bought two or three pairs.

I think you're confused about what shoe is being discussed?

 

[plansb]

I think you're confused about what shoe is being discussed?

Quoted wrong post. Was referring to the qs fridays.

 

[JetLifeRivas]

I want Rose Gardens. Badly.

I got you!

In 2008, I went to school down in Oregon. As soon as i was accepted, I went on eBay and copped.

I got them for $100. I would only wear them to Blazer games (The Rose Garden) .

 

[nuclear1990]

I got you!

In 2008, I went to school down in Oregon. As soon as i was accepted, I went on eBay and copped.

I got them for $100. I would only wear them to Blazer games (The Rose Garden) .

So beautiful.

 

[bigstress]

Shoulda known better but these white/gum lows going right back...terrible would put it nicely on them. Top eyestay on both pairs I received today aren’t even stitched

 

[Cryptomoon]

I wish all releases were easy to get!

 

[Shwa3 Ma3]

Said this before and imma say it again - having had both OG co.jp linens and retro 2016 linens, I'm happier w/ the ones that feel better on my feet. AKA the inner midsole isn't crumbling on the retros so I'd rather wear those. Shoes that look good aren't worth **** to me if I can't wear them on my feet. I know I'm in the minority there, however, since a lot of y'all here on NT are straight up collectors.

Couldn't of said it any better. Some of us don't buy shoes just to stare at, no matter how good the shoes look. We buy shoes to wear. I'll never choose an old shoe over a newly released pair..... damn the shade of purple on the backtab.