2008 Woodie Awards
New Air Jordan for collectors
Toledo, Justin
Issue date: 9/14/06 Section: The Scene
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The release of the Air Jordan IV Retro has increased the appetite for Air Jordan collectors. Sneaker fans continue to line up rare shoes.
Sept. 9 marked the release date of the Air Jordan IV Retro (3098497-141 Off White/Military Blue/Neutral Grey $115). The release gave shoe collectors an opportunity to buy an original Air Jordan from 1989.
People of all ages woke up early Saturday morning to have a chance to get their hands on a pair of these shoes.
Shoe fans had to line up at sneaker stores nationwide, or took the risk of buying the shoes online.
It proved that the Air Jordan is still an exclusive shoe to have.
Many people tried to obtain a classic Air Jordan, but not all succeeded.
The Air Jordan has made its claim to fame through simple supply and demand.
Everyone wants the shoes, but not everyone will obtain them.
Exclusive and elusive sneakers have driven the shoe market, with the Air Jordan as the first of many more Jordans to come this year.
A new Air Jordan Retro will be released every month for the rest of the calendar year.
The Jordans coming out will be general releases with the exception of some limited releases.
The return of the Air Jordan V is a must have in any Air Jordan collection.
The sneaker phenomenon will continue to grow and attract people's interest.
It gives people who like shoes a chance to own a piece of history and achieve the nostalgic appeal of getting a shoe you once had or always wanted.
It's up to you if you are willing to camp out and pay the price to have these rare Airs.
Sept. 9 marked the release date of the Air Jordan IV Retro (3098497-141 Off White/Military Blue/Neutral Grey $115). The release gave shoe collectors an opportunity to buy an original Air Jordan from 1989.
People of all ages woke up early Saturday morning to have a chance to get their hands on a pair of these shoes.
Shoe fans had to line up at sneaker stores nationwide, or took the risk of buying the shoes online.
It proved that the Air Jordan is still an exclusive shoe to have.
Many people tried to obtain a classic Air Jordan, but not all succeeded.
The Air Jordan has made its claim to fame through simple supply and demand.
Everyone wants the shoes, but not everyone will obtain them.
Exclusive and elusive sneakers have driven the shoe market, with the Air Jordan as the first of many more Jordans to come this year.
A new Air Jordan Retro will be released every month for the rest of the calendar year.
The Jordans coming out will be general releases with the exception of some limited releases.
The return of the Air Jordan V is a must have in any Air Jordan collection.
The sneaker phenomenon will continue to grow and attract people's interest.
It gives people who like shoes a chance to own a piece of history and achieve the nostalgic appeal of getting a shoe you once had or always wanted.
It's up to you if you are willing to camp out and pay the price to have these rare Airs.
