Okay, so, I’ve been eyeing these Jordan 7 Crimson kicks for a while now. I gotta tell you, the whole process of getting my hands on them was quite a journey. It all started with me browsing online, as usual, looking for the release date. I saw somewhere that they were dropping on June 30th, 2023, for like $200. Not a bad price, but I knew these were gonna be in demand.
First things first, I did a bit of digging on prices. Saw some going for anywhere between $86 to a whopping $409 on some sites. It’s wild how much the price can vary. There was this one online store selling a pair of “Black/Red” Air Jordan Is for $150, which seemed too good to be true. Turns out, these are usually resold for over $600! Made me think twice about online deals, you know?
Then, I decided to check out local stores. I figured I’d hit up a few spots, maybe get a feel for the hype. I went to a few stores and I asked a worker in one store about the release, but he was not sure if they had any. However, he was really nice and suggested asking them to notify everyone when sizes sell out. That way, you know if your size is gone before wasting time in line.
Here’s a tip I picked up: I used this thing called Visualping. Apparently, it lets you track products online, even before they’re officially listed or restocked. It sends you a heads-up when the item goes live, so you can jump on it right away. Pretty neat, huh?
I also stumbled upon this site, Kijiji, where people buy and sell stuff locally. Found a listing for the Jordan Crimson there, but I was a bit skeptical. I mean, how do you know if it’s the real deal or not?
I found some info about spotting fakes. Like, the real Nike shoes have a black tag, a woven label. And inside, there’s a size label with the Jordan Jumpman logo. Fakes usually have the tag welded to the tongue, not sewn in like the real ones. I heard that some stores like Kickscrew claim to have authentic products, but if you read the lengthy reviews, you’ll see that they have a record of reproducing fakes.
The Real Challenge
The real challenge was figuring out how to actually buy them. I heard about these SNKRS Draws, which are like lotteries for copping new releases. You can also look out for a SNKRS Pass, which lets you reserve a pair before the release date. Sounded like a plan, but I missed out on both. They are probably rigged, to be honest.
At this point, I was getting a bit desperate. I even considered those resale sites, but man, the prices were crazy. Plus, there’s always that risk of getting scammed with a fake pair. It wasn’t worth it.
The Victory
But then, a friend of mine who’s also into sneakers told me about a local store that was getting a shipment. He had the inside scoop. So, I went there early on the release day, lined up with a bunch of other sneakerheads, and guess what? I finally got my hands on a pair of Jordan 7 Crimson! It was a sweet victory, let me tell you.
So, that’s my story of how I got my Jordan 7 Crimson. It was a bit of a rollercoaster, but totally worth it in the end. If you’re planning to cop a pair of highly sought-after sneakers, be prepared for a bit of a hunt. Do your research, check out different sources, and don’t be afraid to ask around. And hey, if you can get a heads-up from someone who knows the deal, that’s even better!
- Lesson learned: Patience and persistence are key.
- Another tip: Make friends with other sneakerheads. They can be a great resource.
- Final thought: These Jordan 7 Crimson are fire!
