That was the First shoe that I truly coveted back in 89 in the 5th grade when someone brought them to school and holy caca the memories! Dope dope vid as always Mr and Mrs Wing 💯 greetings from FL!
My first pair was in 7th grade.. it was 1990. It was an all green pair from Footlocker. I got the all green because that color was on sale for like half the original retail price… probably because the color wasn’t popular. They also had these all Orange ones but those looked ugly… at least the all Green ones was a dark Forest Green which made them okay. They also had an all Blue which was Royal Blue. Those 3 colors were the ones that were heavily discontinued.
Lost in woods with a tent. I am not risking anything out there on the sea lol. I have been a view since Lebron 9 days, but your videos have become a part of my daily routine bec of these questions. And im loving it!
Seeing the kicks slam issue 1 which i still have btw and Chris doing a review on Air Flight 89’s just brings me back to my childhood growing up in the 80’s and 90’s it’s one of the reasons why I love this channel. Thank you for the awesome review 👊🏽
I have 2 pairs of the OG Flight highs and 1 pair of the OG Solo Flights and they are super soft leather uppers on those. Also the inside lining they have on the OGs is super soft and comfortable when worn.
I played in my states all star game in 2003 in these all whites. This shoe holds a special place and will always be in my rotation. Great video as always 🙏🏽
@@tiger_lord305 4s have never been comfortable. even the new SB style. I think Flight 89s are comfortable. Somehow they don't hurt my wide feet. not sure your question, but 4s are the most uncomfortable silhouette I own. Love the look of them though.
I had the original, they had the red Air on the tongue and the grey eye stays. I see they have them on Nike in big kid sizes the correct way. I need those!! 😂
I had a pair of these back in about 1990. Passed out drunk wearing them at a party, and didn't have them when I woke up. That was one of my first major life lessons.
They're nice. What I don't understand though, is why they haven't brought back the high-top versions of that shoe (both the 89 & 90 iteration), as well as the Solo Flight High Tops (89 & 90). It's criminal really.
Been subbed since my senior year of high school which is 4 years later this summer! But have been watching for longer than that. Love yalls vids! Always looking forward to a new weartesters video when I get home from work!
I had these in the white and red from the last drops. They are a really good looking shoe. Such a clean shoe. Into the Woods (especially if I can run into Emily Blunt)
I would get at several pairs of these. A pair to rock and rest would be used as donors for my Jordan 4's. Thanks for informing us that this shoe is back. Great vid.
Anything with Chris getting this excited with a title like that is going to be a good one! I'll take the woods too, as in addition to the listed problems at sea, there's also the risk of drowning too if you can't swim and even then you'll tire out and sink.
Great video as always... Since back in the Sneaker File days you have always been the go to for accurate reviews! This old man has bought many a pair of shoes thanks to your recommendation and all have been on point... Thanks Chris!
I had an all white pair with the gum sole bottom. I think I bought them in the year 2000. Had them up until about 2017. And the polyurethane literally crumbled… just sitting on the floor in my closet. I loved the shoes… they felt and looked great. Always got a lot of compliments on them… the gum sole really gave them that unique look.
I have these in the Bred color way and these are 🔥 great review on these. If you dont own a pair you need to get a pair asap! Dope shoe to add to the collection!!!
These look so much better than what they released previously. There was a white maroon pair that came out only at the outlets that were really nice but haven’t seen anybody with them. And I would totally take lost in the woods over lost at sea
@@dukestarfighter wyglądają dobrze w porównaniu do poprzednich ale są gorszej jakości. Ja mam FD9928 101 które są o wiele bardziej komfortowe. HF9382 100 mają bardziej sztywną podeszwe i w środku też są mniej przyjemne. W ślepym teście bym pomyślał że to dwa różne buty.
Awesome shoes. Love that era of Nike. Also: lost in the woods with a tent for sure. Although I've seen enough episodes of Naked and Afraid to know that woods are still scary.
These were the first basketball shoes my allowance could afford. They were definitely leather when I got them in ‘89. I grabbed two pairs of the Stüssy collab and they are nice. Remind me of the OGs way more than the pair I had in 2007.
these shoes were my favorite basketball shoes to play in when I was a kid. they were so comfortable and once I got rid of them the remakes were never the same. I have had many remakes over the years. I recently got the black and white one but haven't tried them on yet. thanks for the vid
I’ve been waiting for these to drop again! Had my first pair in middle school back in 2002. From what I’ve heard WSS sells shoes with defects. I’ve personally experienced that.
Dope review! I'm from the same generation and couldn't afford them back in '89. Chris, you're right about the quality as well of the more recent drops. Been waiting on your review of the tooling and quality of this specific pair! Keep on rockin' my brutha!
QOTD: Tent. I ain't goin' on no dang boat. As a sixth-grader in 1989, I had a pair of the OGs in the white/royal blue colorway. The "AIR" lettering in red on the tongue of those is one of my favorite design details of all time. It's not unexpected in any way but totally beautiful. Despite being in the Flight line these things were built like tanks and lasted me until i got a pair of Bordeaux 7s. All I need is for Nike to retro the Air Jet Flight and the triumvirate of shoes I loved playing in the most will be complete. Also I love your cat.
I got 3 pairs of these recently. All different colourways. All have differing levels of quality. Black and white were low quality. Blue and white were medium quality. White and cherry were high quality. But I still added another insole under the one it comes with, for a nice cushioned finish.
Honestly I had a pair when they first came out those brought back good flashbacks too my high school/college basketball days love them then still got love for them now !!!!!!
My favorite version of the Air Flight 89 is from the Logo/Time Capsule Pack. Sorry I got rid of mine. Colorway was fire. The Ripstock vamp was cool and the materials were good overall.
got 2 pairs from zappos a few years ago- black and white and white red blue accents, no way in hell they come close to the OGs, but they're OK, they take forever to break in - once they do they are pretty comfy, the outsole gets really worn down and slick so watch how you walk when they're worn down.
I absolutely love this shoe!! I was in 8th grade when they first came out..Wanted a pair of 4’s so bad but ended up with these bad boys instead. They were the only shoes I hooped in at that time. Owned at least 5 pairs since then up until 2012. So glad to hear the quality is some what better on these. Keep up the great content..you guys will be at a million in no time!!
I want the black ones! But the original ones that you showed us in the picture! I wore these in 6th grade and they were awesome!!! I’d love a pair with nice leather!!!
CAT = automatic like. Also, will pick the woods. Bears would probably get me, but I can't really swim deep waters so the ocean is an automatic no-go if the boat capsizes.
Hi,great channel,I'm in the uk,im 48 yrs old and specifically remember going aftrr the jordan 4 grey cement(unsuccessfully)then the jordan 4 bred(unsuccessfully),then the air flight low 89 released almost to take pressure off the jordan 4 and the flights wete freely available and i copped.Unfortunately ripped the back of em on a moped,just copped a white and blue pair for £48 deluvered from asos👌
Flight 89’s remain an all time fav. Also forced to sport Paceless licks awhile knowing Jordan’s were simply not happening, these were what I strove for these instead. Upon finally getting a pair, I wore the sh*t-outta-them and loved every minute. Needless to say, I still love’m and have always managed to keep a different pair around. Currently sporting the grey color way but May pick these up next. Also, my previous reverse (black) color way were just as nice. Thanks for reviewing and recommending this silhouette as I’m sure most will love them too.🫡
My HS buddy lent me his pair for a weekend. We actually swapped shoes.. I forgot what I had at the time.. Anyway it was the 1st ever "Air" shoe I experienced. I was blown away at the cushion. It was bouncy, and in my mind, made me jump an inch or so higher.. 😂😂
Flight 89's are clean....i got the Red and the Royal 89 few years back ....they need to put out those Grey and white pairs....this colorway were my 1st Flights back in the day i remember it had red on the tongue
Love the channel and the content!! I've even gone back to look for older vids becuz I love the fact that u say they run small or true to size... It has really helped me going forward when buying shoes without going to the mall, which I hate having to do!! I'm about to age myself, but I remember I was in high school when these came out and I had gotten the black and gray colorway. I also attended a predominantly white high school with a more hispanic kids than black kids the ratio was so off there were maybe 8 kids in the BSU that were actually black including the teacher... being mixed, puerto rican and black myself, was not as cool as it is nowadays but I digress the first day I wore these to school all the pigment challenged kids kept asking me if they were the new Jordan's... I got to a point where I was asking them if they saw the Jordan figure on the shoes and when they said no there was the answer!! Nonetheless, I really liked this line of sneakers from the jump! The air revolutions were my fave besides the Jordan's but outta mom's budget but these just snuck in!! Thanx again for the great content!!
I never owed a pair, but kids at school did and I only ever remember seeing them in leather, not durabuck.. 4s were soooo popular that kids definitely considered flights a takedown....❤ The woods have nice furry friends to make...like the growly ones and the howly ones 😊
The OGs were leather. It was super durable. They were tanks. You could beat the heck out of them. Really want to see the full Red with white trim version.
I'd love to see modern lightweight take with more herringbone grip with any shoe with iv or 3 soles/midsoles. I'd actually love to see a nostalgia trip exploring all the shoe models that were based on the soles/missiles of 3s and IVs
Dude, Chris (may I call you Chris?)! It’s 1989, I’m in 8th grade, my parents did not by me Nikes, let alone Jordan’s, and I LOVED the AJ 4. So, I save my money and buy the Air Flight Low. I loved it! Same color blocking that you have here, but neutral grey instead of black. Such nostalgia, thank you! And, definitely a tent in the woods. You guys rock!
Ya bro you're thinking of the Air Flight DB5918-100 The white-black-grey and red, that's the most popular back then. I got a pair six months ago for hundred bucks now they're three hundred!! I don't know when these shoes are coming out I don't see them online yet...
I have a pair of white and cement Flight Legacies from around 2011. The leather toebox wing looks completely different. Way shorter and not nearly as wide. I still have them and plan to restore them.
I love these shoes! Especially bc they are not hyped like 4s so it makes it easier to cop. Still have a DS pair of olive 89s that dropped a few years ago.