So I'm on the bleachers when I notice this white powdery substance...

[mj2229]

on the empty seats in the row right in front of me....



So I look down....






NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! Crumbles everywhere!!!!

The only pair of 4's I liked and owed. Although I liked the military colorway, never could get with the elongated look. Wish I could swap soles. Uppers yellowed some over the years but still solid!!!! Uncomfortable as hell, but memorable (I already know!!!! It's Ok, I am an OG!!) Love the actual leather, NIKE AIR, the plastic tabs/wings, higher cut! Dang, the other shoe is fine too! Though I rocked them with a passion, I should've rocked them even moooore than I did! Will we get something somewhat like this next year????

 

[Mound Raised]

Nope
RIP to those 4s

 

[jz23]

GASP!

 

[mr718]

You can still restore them.  All you have to do is.... ehhh... lets face it, those are done  

 

[scoop0625]

Sorry bro, it appears that they are done just like everyone else mentioned.

 

[j4ck]

you're lucky you can get a retro pair in 2012, lulz

 

[alittlebitcooler]

Originally Posted by j4ck

you're lucky you can get a retro pair in 2012, lulz

 this is true though. at least you only have to wait a few months to be able to replace them.

 

[jayjunkie]

http://niketalk.yuku.com/...restoration#.TjUUR4LbwWY

 

[ao17]

Foggy air units/bubbles usually indicate that the midsole is more prone to break apart....sorry for your loss

 

[irishbaz]

I know the feeling, Im wearing my white/columbia blue 98 retro 4s a lot latley cus with the patent on the side this dosent happen, the shoe dosent look half as good with patent tho.

 

[martymcfresh]

That's that hurt, but yea those are done... No revival here...

 

[Magic33]

I've seen a dude do a sole replacement.

It's been so long, I'm scared to wear mine.

 

[cicero avenue dopeman]

get a new sole

 

[gink]

Originally Posted by j4ck

you're lucky you can get a retro pair in 2012, lulz

so far the 2012 white/tech grey IV looks like a slap in the face to a real og collector. I feel your pain 2229.
  

 

[startin2stack]

Same thing happened to my FRED 3's... now you can rock them without being OD careful

And like everyone said... Reuppp in a couple months

 

[vipersupra]

Damn. This just made me nervous to wear mine.. I swear I inspect it like crazy before and after wear. I'm afraid this will happen as I have em on.. =/

 

[toughmoney]

R.I.P. sad part is all OG's 3-9 (even old retro's) are going to crumble sooner or later

there is no reup in a couple of months....tech greys won't compare to those. Shape and quality way off on 4's and I don't see JB changing it up anytime soon.

 

[160jordansdeep]

one of the reasons i sold my pair this past year

 

[TheGift23]

 

[dro3000]

Correct me if I'm wrong but I think my dub zeros have the same sole as the 4's. There is a white cement cw that would fit that perfectly.......I think.

 

[heyitszachm]

Originally Posted by JayJunkie

http://niketalk.yuku.com/...restoration#.TjUUR4LbwWY

if you love them enough, try this, coming across a pair of anniversaries isn't difficult and i'm sure there is a local cobbler that could help you with it
other than that rip might as well put them on display in your house and get another pair next february

 

[loskickking23]

I'm scared this is going to happen to my black 99 4's..... How often did you wear them ?

 

[jedderr]

one of my favorite shoes... its ok lol, they may be gone but at least people got to see you wearing them a lot and that they had the chance to be worn instead of sitting in a storage bin..

 

[jecca650]

Save them!! Sole swap!

 

[westhellthug]

RIP

Im cryin for u