Jordans Aren't Worth It! $210 is Overpriced ! | Are Jordans too expensive? 

210 means Im only getting OG Colorways or some insane colorway. I haven't impulse bought almost at all this year

I remember jordan 1s was 100-110 and other retros was $150

I feel ya! They definitely arent worth that price. The price increases, but the quality remains the same: cheap, low, budget leather.

I can say I already stopped impulse buying in 2021. In 2022 I only copped OG color ways that I really loved. I agree at $210 thats probably my stopping point. Especially considering with NY state tax it brings it up to $230-240. Honestly the WC 3s are the only thing thats a must cop for me so far.

They should be cheaper since materials are trash

210 is high,let them sit in mall,I don’t mind😂

I'll go after what I want but in reality I'll just rock the Js I already got 🤷🏾‍♂️

210 is crazy. To me though, the best way to combat resale is just to make a shit load of pairs. Give everyone a fair chance to cop. Jordan makes its money and everyone gets the shoe and resellers get shafted. Everyone wins

Definitely been more selective since price increases. I love Jordan’s but it’s very difficult to keep up with these prices.

unless the quality of materials and QC improve noticeably, they just aren't worth the price. I think all jordans should be 170-180 and 1s should be like 150. They charging like 130-150 for gr AF1s nowadays which is absurd, every af1 should be like 70-90$ tops!

180-190 I was okay-ish …210 for og shoes

You are so right! Glad you brought it up. Love your show

I said the same thing when they raised the price to over $160.. there comes a time in everyone’s Jordan buying career where they start feeling like a sucker.. keep in mind when those Jordan’s I was buying costed $160.. ones costed $100!!!

Glad you brought this to light. Respect. I totally agree with you

I've been noticing the gradual price increase and its sad. I've mainly stuck to buying jordan 1 lows, mids, and highs as they are the lower priced shoes... damn near 2 for the price of one 210$ retro. In order for me to drop 200 or more it better be an OG and nothing less.

I am a new subscriber and you’re starting to be one of my new favorite sneaker channels, definitely dropping knowledge. Thanks.

I’m rockin with tony wild on this one.. god bless

I agree with that that is why im willing to wait to get shoes now because i know its gonna sit so im happy that shoes are sitting right now

Yeah, I feel like Nike just keep trying to push it a little bit at a time in hopes that no one notices. $210 definitely makes me think about being more choosy.

I totally agree with you, you hit the nail right on the head.

Great insight homey

I definitely feel where you coming from but saying “ if the reimagines go for 210 or 220 I’ll let that slide but not for the 7s or 14s” is the exact reason why they feel like they can charge 210 across the board. If you gonna pay that for one shoe you can pay that for the others in their eyes. Don’t let one group slide stand 10 toes down on all of them being overpriced so they know as a consumer you’re not ok with that.

TONY keep shit 100 just how i like it thank you tony !!!!

Facts been saying this great video

I believe Nike or Jordan Brand may have increased there prices simply to cut out the middle man which would be the reseller . If the reseller get the shoe and tries to flip it it would be impossible because the resellers price is already extremely high to make a sale . I believe $210 is high but understanding the reason behind it i can see why . The reseller wont make a profit nor will they purchase for the original price forcing the consumer to want to purchase at retail .

I remember when the retail stores looked like the resell stores and you had endless options of heat. Why you think the hood dudes would go to footlocker and drop 10bands? That’s because footlocker etc had all the heat. I’m from New York born in the early early 90s.

Big facts, especially there’s a recession happening

I agree with you Tony on this jordan brand price issue, bro you hit it on the head there’s going to be shoes ima tell myself I don’t need that just based off the price, like nah it’s not worth it!

I feel you. They are getting ridiculous with the shoe prices. I also would rather give that money to nike/jordan than give it to a reseller that is marking them up. The only time I dont buy a from a retailer is when I can get it below retail. I'm not buying any shoes at 225, I Passed up on so many foams because of the price.

Keep up the good work T

Looks like I’ll be able to cop my pair for retail thanks to you guys 😆👍

Price increase is horrid but again if you have the opportunity to buy a sneaker at an outlet with that discount it’s well worth it especially if you get lucky where they don’t rip the box and stuff I just got some cardinals for $132 but it all depends ya feel

Dope Vid! I agree 💯

As long as we’re willing to pay price will ⬆️ skyrocket so you’re right Tony they’ll just slowly increase overtime it all adds up.

I remember the $180s 😫😫😫😫😫😫😫😫😫 they infiltrated as well lol. 2023 a fire year, could be my last 😂😂😂😂

Yeah I totally agree! There are some drops i am willing to spend the RETAIL money on in 2023, but will stay away from impulse buying and all the hype. These prices are getting out of hand and quality control/ sneaker materials are getting worse.

210 is crazy and them 225 cherry 11’s was freakin ridiculous!!

I absolutely agree. 210 isn’t justifiable at all

That 10 cash may just be 10 cash if you just started but for the people who been buying sneakers since the early 2000s it’s 20 cash or even 25$ I remember Jordan’s being 180$ so for us it’s definitely wild

Those Jordan 4 Black Cats is a good example of what I’d spend over 200 on for some J’s.. anything else I damn near pass *unless* it’s some extreme heat + pockets looking good

For me I was good paying 170-180 for some Js then 220 for 11s, at the time for me it made sense. But over the years I just realized that between retail and resell, like some people have already said and you said, if it ain’t an OG OG color way or shoe that I really want or a color way that I’m just like “I gotta have that” then I’m good on buying em. Not worth fr imo but if you got the bread and wanna throw that bread then ball out

I remember when you cud cop a jordan 11 for around 180 retail with the special box & plastic shoe trees

Facts man shit high ASF! I had to slow down fr fr can’t keep up 😂

I’m glad u did say sum tho word up

Agreed! But, like you said I rather buy from Jordan than a reseller!

Prices are like this because the shoe companies see people paying these high ass resell prices!!

Finally someone makes a video about this. Everything is going up and we love our sneakers but these prices is crazy. We all should just not buy it so they lower the prices. My number is under 2 I have a family to feed these sneakers are not feeding me. Thanks for sharing

Yes sir! I definitely agree! Not a lot of ppl can afford it. & realistically parents can’t afford for their kids. As much as they love them there’s other priorities. Jordan brand has to level with the community & base their products on the sale market. They always sell but not at high prices.

Since my collection is around 100 pairs now, I have become more selective of what I cop because tbh some of the shoes I have I barely wear it was only just to “have” them. Besides the playoff 13s the white cement 3s, and the playoff 8 and that’s probably all I will get.

I 100% agree with you. I like Jordan retros but can't afford them.

I want those UNC 5's to but those bad boys are going to be $225 retail, not $210. Going to try to get a W anyway.

Cardinal 7s are $210 and the reason I took a gamble and passed and gonna pick them up when they on sale I’m glad they sitting

Thanks for the content on this topic. Nike and Jordan brand have been taking advantage of the inflation narrative to price gouge their loyal customers. I’ve been a life long loyal consumer of J’s since the 80s, however Nike and Jordan brand should understand we’re getting tired of missing impossible drops on kicks we really want , then being forced into purchasing kicks like the visionairs, or the brotherhood 1s. Other brands like New balance for example will fill the void to people tired of the BS.

You hyped it up , got resellers into it that also help with the rise of prices, so, I prefer to give Nike 210 plus tax instead of 350 plus tax at a resell shop

I agree…not really lookin foward to many Js this year. N yea that price point is wild. Been up up quick! Quality is always iffy yea idk about the future of Jordan Brand

I agree 100% been into kicks since the late 90s and its just ridiculous now. Im going to be highly selective buying maybe 10 pair for the year at most and so far I haven't seen 10 worth the price point.

Spitting facts

totally with you, the 10 dollars is really the last straw for me, with CA tax a pair of jordans will cost 230+, no for me

🧢 🧢 🧢. I take that back. I watched the entire video instead of going off your thumbnail. You’re spot on! That’s exactly why all these shoes are sitting in stores because there is minimal profit on the resell market

I worked at foot locker at the time the two for $89 or $69 then AF1s was the every Saturday drop when they wasn’t $100 for some highs and $90 for regular lows

210 to me imo means.. if it ain’t OG then it gotta go. Unless it goes on clearance.

I completely feel u, it's not just $10 the prices been going up, we need a cutting point. When is enough enough like u said. Remember when they put the prices up because it was supposed to be the new "remastered" line with better quality material. What happened with that, that was basically a lie the quality was not great (or even beter) but the price stayed the same and they even went up more. It's also very annoying because a lot of times lately the craftsmanship is appalling on these Jordans, glue stains & many imperfections, but yet the prices keep going up.

You’re right cause I turned down a lot of shoes because of that new price point of 210$ on some shoes

They are overpriced because of the resellers!!! Pretty soon we are going to be paying $300

Thats right tony boy i am whit you

I wouldn’t mind paying that price as long as the quality is there cause tbh I have gotten several pairs where the quality was not up to par. Tbh I would love to just cop I haven’t hit but once this whole year.

$200 for only a select few I can see if you really love them. Some of those $200-$210 I wouldn’t spend $90 on.

my limit for retail shoes is $250 but that depends how good/rare the shoe is but for a regular jordan retro like not even og colorway $210 is crazy

I remember paying 135 plus taxes 145 in the 2000’s for Jordan’s shit really change

This is def how they are combating reselling bc pairs aren’t worth as much now on the market…. Hype drops yes but the drops that happen every Saturday nope…. You used to be able to resell every drop now you can’t

And base model Civics have an MSRP 30% higher than they did 10 years ago. It is what it is. If, as you alluded to, it's a way to combat this cancerous resale market, I'm all about it. I only buy what I like, and I wear what I buy.

Then UNC 5s retailing for 225 my man. It’s tough bro

Cardinal 7s are sitting, Jordan Brand I smoking crack if they think people are gonna burn $210 on garbage remasters and releases

This man gets it.

Sounds about right. Raise the price to slow down the resell market.

If I’m paying $210 plus tax on shoes, I will only cop OGs, none of the other colorways tho. If they keep going up on the retail price, we have to take a stand and boycott. Shoes are gonna sit anyways with that price point and JB has no choice but to put em on sale. They’re gonna feel our anger!

When I first started buying jordans, the retros was original price as well. Example 3s was $100 11s was $125

Bro that shit really crazy cause J’s use to be $150 for literally the longest, the whole black/silver box era was 150 for a long ass time and that’s when majority of heat was dropping

They’re not worth $210 but ppl pay $350 Nike and JB want their cut apparently. And yes the price has gone on everything. Just seems easy to blame the resell game. I’d want a piece too… if it were my product.

All true!!! I’m buying selective shoes this year!!! Save me some money. Plus if I can’t buy them for retail. It won’t bother me paying resell. Paying 200+ almost every week is a deal breaker for me.

Even with the exchange, try buying sneakers in Canada. A standard Jordan 1 High is $235, any of the 3's at $360, hell... the cool grey 11's were $290, then depending on tax you are looking at close to $270-350 for any pairs or Jordans.

I’ve noticed Jordan 4’s have went up $20 in a year. I paid 190 + tax for the red thunders this time last year and now the Jordan 4 craft is retail $210.

Facts!

If folks consider themselves “sneaker heads” they gotta start branching out to different brands. NB, Saucony, Asics all have great stories and materials for the same price and/or less.

I’ve been saying the same thing jordan/Nike are getting out of hand with these insane prices $200-210 for some regular GR’s is crazy. And the leather material isn’t all that great. But Nike/Jordan brand knows how to play the game & that’s by taking out the resellers!!

Lol it’s getting to be too much now. I live in Canada and I haven’t paid below 250 for a Jordan since maybeeee 2012 (with the exception of the lows). And I know some will say “the exchange rate”, well because of how high are taxes are, it nulls out what ever that exchange equals out to, plus more.

The difference with foams and Jordans is that foams will last much longer than a Jordan. No creasing is the biggest thing imo. The thing I always think about is, how many sneakers do I need and how many will I actually wear. I work a 40+ hour work week and don’t go out much yet I have 70+ sneakers still DS. I’ve bought a pair of Jordans and seen them release again years later yet the last pair I bought is still DS. Happened with me with the Hare 7s, Black infared 7s, and the Fire Red 3s yet I still picked up the rerelease.

That y I have a goal set for 1,200 that will be my budget I’ll spend this year for kicks if I can’t get them I definitely won’t pay resell

I remember buying the Laney 5’s for $125 in the year 2000. Imagine that

The AJ2 st $200 was wack when it was supposed to be $175. Still copped since an OG and needed for the collection.

Great great video topic #tonyd2wild, you picked a nice one to debate! I'm an old head and the way I look at it, especially as of late is that EVERYTHING is up. This will have different opinions from everyone. For me it's easier to accept newer prices because understanding supply chain/business first off and I know of a war that we're (USA) supporting😤(Ukraine/Russia),and the unfortunate COVID-19 pandemic.😰The pandemic affected EVERYONE and EVERYTHING right?...9/11 was such a tragic event but didn't even impact EVERYONE! I personally have a decent collection but only buy what I like and know I'll rock w/some mild reselling on the side. I feel it's going to boil down to ones pockets and responsibilities. Also, will one rock it? No hype beast type sh*t. When AF1's went up I was a little shocked initially, but sat backed and realized everything was increasing. We're in some unprecedented times so we're seeing a lot. Ask yourself this Tony, you started 10 yrs ago when Yeezy's didn't exist and J's were $30-40 cheaper. However, today do you make $40 more a hour/day/week/month? Can you afford that extra for "shoes" (they're not literally edible, but you can eat off them) This type of questioning helps me decide on things and may be the type of thoughts others have as these shoes we love continue to rise in price! Hell eggs are officially $3+ more than 12 months ago in my area. I buy 3-5 dozens a month. Wings are another thing that is ridiculous dining out. We all are paying the inflation on everyday living/necessities, now one must decide if the kicks are worth it. I was picky at the top of 2022, I'll be even pickier this year. Keep doing ya thing. BLESSINGS

The increase in price makes me think twice and $230 a no for me

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 they keep raising the price and lowering the quality. Glue stains, mold, auto-crease pleather. Maaan! The NBs and Yeezys were way less money and way more butter last year. Jordan falling off a lil and I hope they hear you!!!

Honestly better than resell man…if I can cop retail every time I would it’s mostly just the hype sneakers that we want that sells out…me getting those re imagine 3’s? I have to get lucky to hit retail lol

Jordan’s have just gone up again too in the U.K. we now pay £190 for a normal retro and £165 for a 1 depending on the 1 converted to the dollars that’s $228 for a normal retro and $198 for a 1, I been saying for years jordan are too expensive and now it’s ridiculous I’m definitely going to be more picky this year

That’s where it sucks pay the higher retail or pair of charge for a used pair or pay $800 The last release of the WCM

Of course price gonna keep going up! As long as Nike is aware ppl are willing to pay double triple retail on goat or stock x they not worried about it on their end

And it's crazy I'm 47, and still wearin Jordans..but some are what I wanted badly at 13,14,15 yrs ole. And I've had them but still buy them again sometimes maroon suede 5's. All black 4's, some I buy over and over again.

$210 for Jordan’s is insane! Crossing over $200 is disrespectful to hard working people. I’ll still cop but only my top 4-5 releases

Yea I agree fam thats why this last year I was very selective with my pick ups. Basically got OGs and a couple of hyped releases. Im willing to pay a little more for OGs. Jordan/ Nike only cares bout that cash not the people. Quality is still trash on GRs. at 210 I cant afford every pick up. Also yea its $10 more but now you gotta pay tax on that $10 which ends up being more.