(LEFT) The Air
(RIGHT) The Air Jordan 12 (XII) Original (OG) - White / Varsity Red - Black was released in January of 1997, and retailed for $135. It features a white, black and red colorway. A small detail that’s really nice about the shoe is the way the creators wrote “23″ on the tongue, by actually spelling out the “2″, so it says “TWO 3″. The shoe’s stitching is reminiscent of sun rays, as the shoe is modeled after� the �Nisshoki�, which is the Japanese rising sun flag, as well as a 19th century women�s dress boot. The red portion features a lizard print design, reminiscent of the Air Jordan 2 (II). Besides that, the shoe features specs such as leather uppers, carbon fiber sheath and Air sole, as well as a quick lacing system.
I think it's amazing how over the last few decades shoes have become a lifestyle for hundreds of thousands of people all around the world. I messed up and said "Tennis Shoes" the other day, and somebody in the store looked at me funny.
The Sneaker industry is very different than other "collector markets". It has gone from the comfort purposes of sports all the way to the runways of Louis Vuitton. Sneaker Culture looks like it's not going anywhere and the older it gets the more prjonounced from other collectibles they will be. . .
Imagine the day when a person will be able to walk around in some OG jordan's when I'm an old swaggalicious senior, and their shoes date back 50 years, and they're still functioning and fashionable, by that time the roman numeral Jordan's will be considered vintage couture sneakers and cost thousands. Isn't that Swaggatastic?
All Specs courtesy of KicksOnFire
Image, Research and Statement by Mr. Nesbitt
8 comments:
So, this pic is awesome for several reasons, and not just because I am a part of it. It is absolutely amazing how fashion repeats itself, and will continue to repeat itself. I can only imagine what my future children will be into when they are teenagers and young adults. I can't wait until the day when I can say "We wore that when I was your age!" Dope pic, dope sneakers, Dope PERIOD. I LOVE i am...SNEAKY!!!, by the way.
Funny how you comment on this particular pic but don't comment on other post!
im not gonna lie, im in love! i didnt even read the post i just looked at the picture and clicked on comment. Anyone who knows me knows that the Flint Grey 13's have a special place in my heart and are my favorite Jays EVER! Period! Hands down! not to mention the loveliness of the ladies in the pic................yea im in love
So, it's not enough that I read this particular blog everyday, AND that it's bookmarked as one of my favorite websites on my laptop & phone, AND that I tell other people to read it as well...just never enough.
sry carmen u no ur the greatest!
jus twisting your TIT.......lol
i no you hate that word thats why i said it
Where is this beauty that is on the left.....well the girl looks nice but MY FAVORITE JORDANS I WOULD KILL A 4th COUSIN for!!! man Da$hing knows. Lets not get me started on the 12's--- BEST JAYS EVER HANDS DOWN!!!!
i meant the girl on the right!!
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