My Experience Getting the Jordan 4 First Class
Alright, let me tell you about getting these Jordan 4 First Class kicks. Been wanting a fresh pair of 4s, and this colorway, or whatever they call it, caught my eye. So, I finally decided to pull the trigger and get them.
The day the box arrived, I was pretty keen to open it up. You know that feeling. First thing, I just took a moment with the box itself. Looked legit, standard Jordan packaging. Opened it up, got that new shoe smell. Always a good sign, usually.
First Look and Feel
Pulled the shoes out. My first move is always just to hold them, get a feel for the weight and the materials. They felt solid. The leather, or whatever material it is on these specific ones, felt decent to the touch. Not too plasticky, you know? I turned them around, looked at the overall shape. Sometimes fakes just look… off. Like the toe box is too bulky or the heel angle is weird. These looked pretty good on the first pass.
The Checking Process
Okay, then I started looking closer. I’ve learned a few things over the years, gotta be careful. Here’s what I usually do:
- Shape Check: I put them side-by-side. Looked at the profile. Does the curve look right? Is the heel tab height okay? Compared them to pictures online of confirmed real pairs, just from memory mostly and a quick glance if needed. The shape seemed consistent, nothing screamingly obvious was wrong.
- Tongue and Logo: This is a big one for 4s. I checked the Jumpman logo on the tongue tag. Looked at the stitching around the tag. Should be neat. The Jumpman figure itself – proportions matter. No weird skinny arms or fat legs. This one looked clean.
- Inside Tag Check: Flipped the tongue up, looked at the size tag inside. This is crucial. The stitching holding it on needs to be tidy, not sloppy. Then I read the text. Is it clear? Spelled right? Font look correct? Sometimes the fakes mess this up badly. These tags looked properly stitched and the text was sharp. Saw the ‘Made in China’ bit. Doesn’t automatically mean fake, loads of real Jordans are made there. It’s about the quality of how it’s made and the details, not just the country.
- Stitching and Glue: Did a general once-over on all the stitching lines. Looking for loose threads, messy lines, unevenness. Checked around the midsole where it joins the upper. Any obvious glue stains? A tiny bit might be okay, but big messy spots are a red flag. Everything looked pretty tidy here.
- Netting: Checked the plastic netting on the sides and tongue. Should be coated plastic, feel sturdy, not just flimsy fabric. It felt right.
Final Thoughts
After going through my usual checks, I felt pretty good about this pair. They passed my inspection. The shape was right, the key details like the tongue tag and size tag looked correct, and the overall build quality felt solid. Nothing screamed fake at me. So yeah, happy to add these Jordan 4 First Class to the collection. Always pays to take a few minutes and really look, though.
