Okay, so, about this 1985 Nike thing, it’s been a journey, let me tell you. I’ve always been into vintage stuff, you know, the classics. And Nike, especially from the 80s, that’s like the holy grail for sneakerheads. I was browsing through eBay the other day, just casually, not really looking for anything specific, and then BAM! There it was, a listing for some 1985 Nike stuff.
I saw a Nike annual report from 1985, and guess who’s in it? A young Michael Jordan! I was like, “No way!” I did some digging, and you know, I found people talking about how to spot fakes from originals. It’s a whole science, man. Like, you gotta check the tags, the material, the stitching. It’s crazy.
Then, I found other things.
- I spotted this old magazine ad, also from around ’85 or ’86. Finding an original copy of that is like finding a needle in a haystack. I tried looking online, but the images were all blurry or didn’t show the whole page. No luck there, but the hunt continues.
- Got my hands on an unopened pack of these promo cards. Most of them had nothing on the back, but mine? It had Jordan’s picture! I couldn’t believe it.
Figuring out if it’s real or not, that’s the tricky part.
I learned that you gotta look at the fabric tag inside the shoe. It should be woven, not some cheap plastic or paper. That’s a dead giveaway for fakes. The numbers on the tag, they tell you when and where the shoe was made. It’s like a secret code.
And then there’s Amazon. You can find Nike shoes there, but are they real? It all depends on who’s selling them. Some sellers are legit, but others, not so much. You gotta be careful, read reviews, and check the seller’s reputation. It’s a gamble, honestly. I bought a pair once, and it turned out to be a pretty good replica, but still, it wasn’t the real deal.
So, yeah, that’s my story with the 1985 Nike stuff. It’s been a bit of an adventure, a mix of excitement and disappointment. But hey, that’s the thrill of the chase, right? You never know what you’re gonna find. I’m still on the lookout for more vintage gems, and who knows, maybe one day I’ll strike gold. But for now, I’m just enjoying the ride, learning as I go, and sharing my finds with you all.
