Michigan Jordan AJ Trainer 1 shoe? Looks like it!

Submitted by Wolverine Devotee on

MGoFish retweeted this guy who appears to have a leak on the Jordan AJ Trainer 1 shoes that will be unveiled on August 2nd along with the jerseys.

They will be released for sale on August.

These seem to check out as these are the regular AJ Trainer 1s.

 

Original tweet

https://twitter.com/AJTweetss/status/758124444317392896

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Hail-Storm

July 27th, 2016 at 8:38 AM ^

My feet have greatly limited my choice in footwear. Pretty much have to stick to New Balance and some Asic shoes for tennis shoes, and even then, it is a limited choice selection. I don't think I'd pick these up for me anyways as they aren't my style and probably way more than my cheap ass is willing to spend on shoes, but I get the wide feet thing. 

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StephenRKass

July 27th, 2016 at 11:19 AM ^

I wore athletic shoes this morning. Went out and rode about 12 miles on the trails for almost an hour. My issue isn't really the shoes. My issue is paying inflated prices for shoes that may or may not be good. I have nothing against Nike, and have owned a number of Nike shoes. But from what I've understood, the whole purpose of Jordan is marketing. The goal is to create a "must have" shoe, because people will pay lots of extra money to have that label. Back in the day, people paid extra money to have a little izod alligator embroidered on their shirt. Some pay extra for a polo horse logo. I'd say, buy the best quality product you can at the best price you can, regardless of the label.

The quality and fit and comfort of Nike vs. New Balance vs. Reebock vs. Adidas is one issue. Price is another. Some shoes fit some feet better than others.

One last issue for me has to do with wages and labor and buying American. I have owned cars made in Korea and Japan, and apparel from all over. But part of me likes supporting American made goods when possible. When the wage to make shoes are $1.50 an hour in Vietnam and Malaysia, that's not a level playing field, imhe. So if the price is about the same, and the quality the same, I'm more likely to buy New Balance, since they are the only athletic shoe manufacturer to still make shoes in the USA. 

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Lou MacAdoo

July 27th, 2016 at 12:21 AM ^

I don't think you're in the target audience they're aiming for with these. I'm sure they're fully aware that you're not going to be interested in them. Now kids and young adults on the other hand... You know like WD. I know if I were still 21 I'd be tempted to get these, but as a grown ass man, "I'm 33, I'm a man!" the thought hadn't even crossed my mind. I just can't get into some of the flashy shoes they put out now and I owned the old Shawn Kemps and Shaqs at one point in my life.

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Wolverine Gator

July 27th, 2016 at 8:15 AM ^

Since getting married all of my shoes have a purpose. Apparently I need a pair of black boots to wear when I'm wearing black pants. A pair of brown shoes for when I'm wearing khakis. Black flip flops for black shorts, etc. Who knew there were that many different kind of shoes? My biggest choices are which pair of running shoes to buy to actually, you know, run in.

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WolvinLA2

July 27th, 2016 at 1:48 AM ^

What do your athletic shoes look like? Is it that weird for an adult to purchase athletic shoes nowadays? I, too, am an adult. I can't say for sure that if buy these shoes without trying them on or knowing how much they'll cost but I don't see a reason to be so opposed to them as you are. You can say "I personally will not buy them." That's fair. Lots of people won't buy them. But to insinuate that any adult shouldn't have a reason to buy them is being ridiculous. I am an adult and I have a handful of types of shoes for a handful of purposes. It's possible that these shoes could serve one of those purposes. Not outlandish at all.

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StephenRKass

July 27th, 2016 at 11:31 AM ^

For sports, I usually wear New Balance shoes. They are comfortable, have good cushioning and support, the price is ok, and I like to support a company that still makes shoes in the USA.

I happen to have a pair of maize and blue Croc flip flops with the old style "M" (with the logo) because they were in the sale bin at TJ Maxx. Couldn't beat $6 for a pair of new Crocs. Only pair I own.

Most of my shoes are pretty boring and comfortable . . . Florsheim Oxfords, Bass Weejuns Penny Loafers, Sperry Topsiders, Bass Bucks. I need a pair of Clark Wallabees.

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