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Dear Head of Nike Basketball,

Seriously? Come on Nike!

You guys REALLY use to be innovative and had some of the dopest designs out there but in recent years you've guys have seriously fallen off. I mean besides from releasing retros (which we all like and think is safe), when it comes to new products you've guys haven't been exactly killing it. I'll admit that some of your stuff is still dope (Lebrons, Hypermax and Kobes) but in terms of other basketball kicks, you guys really need to come out with something fresh!

I've always liked Nike but what I can't stand is when you guys recycle designs and try to pass it off as something new. I mean this latest design called the "Nike Air Max Wavy" looks eerily similar to the "Nike Air Max III (aka. the Garnett 3's) and the "Nike Fun Police"!

Please come out with something NEW and fresh. You owe it to your loyal fans!

Sincerely,
e n t e r s p a c e ...

Nike Air Max Wavy


Nike Fun Police


Nike Air Max 3 (aka Garnett 3's)

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Now I mean this section is typically reserved for legit kicks that are bit off but we had to put our followers up on this info considering many of you may be searching the 'bay for a pair of the S.A. XI's that dropped this weekend.

Please note, the guys over @ e n t e r s p a c e ... do not condone fakes and would never want to put anyone on blast cause there's enough negativity in the world already. We just want to make sure no one cops fakes thinking that they're legit. We seriously hope this seller just doesn't know that these are straight bootleg...

Check out these supposed "Factory Variants" of the XI's. These bootlegs from afar look decent considering how bad some of the fake XI's out in the market look. Dead giveaways that these are bootleg, look at the box and notice it says "Tiker" instead of "Tinker". Secondly its suppose to be "JUMPMAN JORDAN" on the tongue tag not "UUMOMON UOOOON". I'm not gonna lie the bootleggers out in China have seriously stepped up their game in terms of bootleggin but for some reason they still haven't found a way to bootleg the carbon fiber plate on the sole.

• http://cgi.ebay.com/Nike-Air-Jordan-XI-11-Retro-Space-Jam-NIB-White-Black-/220599528880?cmd=ViewItem&pt=US_Men_s_Shoes&var=&hash=item7912c4f57b
• http://cgi.ebay.com/NIB-Nike-Air-Jordan-XI-Retro-Space-Jam-11-Red-And-Black-/320526368108?cmd=ViewItem&pt=US_Men_s_Shoes&var=&hash=item76be88285c

We apologize to the seller cause we're not trying hate on you but don't be fooled into copping these bootleg kicks... The price looks right but the only person you're cheating is yourself!

Stay informed and like TSG always says, "Say No to Fakes!"


P.S. A couple of things to remember when looking for XI's to ensure they're authenticity:

1. Always check the Carbon Fiber Shank on the sole, if it looks painted on and is too uniform it's probably fake
2. Always check the height of the clear sole on the heel, it shouldn't be too low and is typically quite prominent.
3. Always check the height and lettering on the tongue tag. It should typically be found on the third lace eyelets and shouldn't be obstructed from view. Only the Space Jam retros from '00 will say "JUMPMAN JAM", all other models have "JUMPMAN JORDAN" instead ('09 SJ included).
4. Always check the 23 on the ankle area, it's never too big or too wide
5. AND PRICE! If it's too good to be true, it probably is!!!
   

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Jordan Brand recently blessed us with a true retro in the Air Jordan VI varsitys and they don't seem to be slowing down with the retros!

If you may recall, the AJVI is one of the least retroed models from the line but that is poised to change this year with the plethora of new colourways slated to drop this year. We already know of four confirmed colourways; Motorsports, Oreos, White/Varsity-Reds and the Pistons but the peeps over @ marqueesole have dropped a new colourway from the brand. The new colourway dubbed the Lakers colourway contains a combination of black suede and leather on the upper with purple and yellow contrast stitching. Although I know many ppl have love for this model, is it just me or have the team colourways started to not do this model justice?

I personally HATE the Pistons colourway cause I think they look like fakes and now these Lakers seem just as bad if not worse... JB what were you thinking? Seriously, why not stick with the originals or something dope like the Motorsports? If you're listening JB why not do this model justice but putting up a citrus colourway or even a flint colourway? I'm sure you'd have more heads lining up for those joints than these models that look worse than some fakes out there!

Seriously, ppl like subtle colourways or colourways that don't look worse than those on FAKE sites!

Source via: Marqueesole

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Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen are arguably the greatest one-two punch in NBA history (did Malone-Stockton win anything...). Jordan had his Js and Pippen had his Nike Air Pippen`s. You may also remember Pippen rockin the Air More Uptempo during the Olympics (the shoe with AIR across the side). For some reason, Nike decided to create a hybrid of the Uptempo`s in somewhat of a Rasta colourway.I really hope these never see the light of day!

What do YOU think?

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I don't know about you but what were you thinking JB? I'm all about finding new and innovative ways to market your products or new colourways but seriously?

And yes they are REAL...

What do YOU think?

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