Jordan vi

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Scion: Thanks for having me, KM. First, I would like to say that this is one of my all-time favorite Jordans.

Kingmajix: I'll definitely agree with you there. There are many details that set this one apart. It is quite distinct from the Jordan V.

S: Exactly. When I look at this shoe, the first thing I notice is how well everything fits together. The side paneling mixes in with the rest of the shoe's upper extremely well and the midsole is segmented just enough to make it really stand out.

K: While this shoe isn't as clean-looking as some of the others - like the Jordan XI for example - I think that the presentation is top-notch. The paneling you were referring to lends itself well to the color combos that they released.

S: And how! They went from minimalist colors like white/blue and black/red to the renowned "carmine" colorway! This shoe pulls off those radical swings to each end of the spectrum? and does it well!

K: Another note about the appearance: I like the fact that they kept the visible air bubble from the Jordan IV and V. I've always been a fan of being able to see the air unit because it reinforces the general public's confidence in the price-performance link of the shoe. That and I think it looks cool, too.

S: I disagree with you there. When the vis-air went away for a long hiatus with the Jordan VII, I was happy to see it go. I think you can do more with a shoe design-wise by not limiting yourself to seeing an air unit every time. Plus, I hated how kids in junior high used to pop them and stick pencils through them. What a disgrace! *laughter*

K: *laughter* Oh the cruelty! *both laugh* Seriously, though, I love what they did with the tongue. From the Jordan II to the V, putting the Jordan logo on the top of the tongue was a design staple. Putting it more toward the middle was a nice refresher and the lace cover was a nifty addition, too.

S: I totally agree. You missed the most important part of the tongue, though! What about the square pulltab holes? I could write an entire dissertation about how cool those are!

K: But of course! Nobody could ever forget those. They were definitely different along with the large plastic pulltab on the back. They ultimately contributed toward making the Jordan VI distinctly different.

S: All of the extras on the Jordan VI are great, too. The lace locks are always a cool addition and the little things like "Air Jordan" on top of the tongue, the clear soles and the aforementioned lace cover make this a classic.

K: I agree once again. The fit of the shoes was a bit loose and wide for me but I really liked how the interior was soft and very breathable. Overall, like you said, a definite great but not #1.

S: I don't really have any gripes about the fit because I never wore them for basketball. *laughter* But the Jordan VI is definitely a time-tested favorite. The "carmine" colorway continues to demand top dollar on the market today and the recent Jordan VI retros were snatched up quickly, too! Even the poor-selling "retro +" white/navy colorway carries a premium today.

K: Speaking of the "retro +" editions, I really like the new Jordan VIs they have released. The Olympic colorway was great, I love the black/silver VI lows and even the new Jordan VI-flavored boots are cool! Now that's the way to do a new retro.