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Whenever an original colorway of the Air Jordan re-issues, the comparisons are bound to happen. Thanks to YungDrSeuss, we have a nice side-by-side of the Air Jordan IV White/Cement – 1999 Retro vs. the upcoming 2012 edition. The tone of grey is obviously different (Tech Grey being a much darker shade) and of course, how do you not notice the difference in the branding on the heel? That just goes to show how long it’s actually been since the Air Jordan IV White/Cement last graced the planet, and this February 18th, 2012, the newer generation will have the opportunity to enjoy one of the greatest OG Air Jordans of all time. Check out the full video as well as the highlights of the comparison below and let us know what you think.
Air Jordan IV
White/Black-Tech Grey
308497-103
02/18/12
$160
| Page 1 | 2 |94 Responses to “Air Jordan IV White/Cement – 1999 vs. 2012 Comparison”
November 14th, 2011 at 5:03 pm
I like the grey on the OG's better.
November 14th, 2011 at 5:06 pm
the 99s are still > the 2012s but ill gladly rock the 2012s lol
November 14th, 2011 at 5:07 pm
I'll take the '99 retro's.
November 14th, 2011 at 5:10 pm
OG's are better but I'll be copping 2012s.
November 14th, 2011 at 5:11 pm
How can you not even match up the gray? These new ones look so cheap!
November 14th, 2011 at 5:15 pm
Stoked that JB has finally decided to retro this colorway, but its a travesty to attempt to do a side by side comparison of the two. Just goes to show you how glaring obvious how the quality of JB has re-evolved from then to now. Gives clear evidence to the old saying "…they just don't make them how they used to…"
November 14th, 2011 at 5:25 pm
I like how they put the 99's < the 12's in the first pic
November 14th, 2011 at 5:30 pm
close enough I guess
November 14th, 2011 at 5:31 pm
CAN'T WAIT FOR THESE KICKZ!!!
November 14th, 2011 at 5:33 pm
Ya'll do know the 99's are retros right? So how are they OG and I bet some of ya'll never had the OG nor have these in hand
November 14th, 2011 at 5:35 pm
like the new video then the pictrue but that me
November 14th, 2011 at 5:36 pm
SMH WE HAVE NO CHOICE BUT TO LET JB LAUGH AT US WHILE WE COPP THE 2012s CEMENTS BUT HEY IT COULDVE BEEN WORST. I'LL STILL COPP DEM
November 14th, 2011 at 5:40 pm
99s are better but 12s look more comfy. I still have my 99s that I got on sale for $89 back in the day. for sure cop
November 14th, 2011 at 5:43 pm
I have no choice but to get them
November 14th, 2011 at 5:43 pm
ummmm is it rocket science that the colors will always fade? if you come back to check the 2012 release in 2025, the grey on the 2012 would likely to fade a few shades too…
other than the colors, the difference in quality also shows that "made in taiwan" > "made in china"
November 14th, 2011 at 5:44 pm
THESE ARE NOT OGS. GOOD GOD. IT'S FROM 1999. A RETRO. SOMEONE GOTTA STUDY.
November 14th, 2011 at 5:44 pm
Besides the logo on the heel….how about the price as well?! First let me say that I actually like the jumpman instead. It sets apart who's had the older joints and how they kept them up. For everyone saying the grey dont match or jb messed, this "tech grey" is actually closer to the og's so no complaints from me. The 99s were way lighter than the og's so I'm happy they darken up the grey
November 14th, 2011 at 5:46 pm
ummmm is it rocket science that the colors will always fade? if you come back to check the 2012 release in 2025, the grey on the 2012 would likely to fade a few shades too…
November 14th, 2011 at 5:48 pm
de-evolved that is
November 14th, 2011 at 5:50 pm
The OG's are way better, but I'll still be getting the 2012's when they drop…
November 14th, 2011 at 5:51 pm
ahhhh yeahhhh….the fat lady is singing!!
November 14th, 2011 at 5:54 pm
They Look Like shit compared to the 99 its a freaking shame like JB needs to me slapped ill cop 2012s but im sure looking for a 99 pair
November 14th, 2011 at 5:55 pm
I was gonna post the same thing, comparisons like these make me not want a pair.
November 14th, 2011 at 5:55 pm
The 2012 4's looks like knockoff's!
November 14th, 2011 at 5:56 pm
Get the hell outta here u fake ass purists…the darker shade of grey looks way better than the OG's, all respect due to those who actually HAVE a pair of originals simply for the "Nike" logos on em but I'm definitely feelin the new joints.. CAN'T WAIT TIL FEBUARY!!
November 14th, 2011 at 5:57 pm
Different shading. Suprised nobody's complained about that. Oh well it's close enough. Long as they get retroed!
I call these the "Buggin Outs" (If you've watched 'Do The Right Thing' you know what Im talking about)
November 14th, 2011 at 6:02 pm
sad everybody bitches about the shade of color ect leather so what when they drop u cop so just let it be if jb wants to do it let em idc as long as the shoe comes out !!!
November 14th, 2011 at 6:21 pm
the main thing most people are concerned about is quality!
November 14th, 2011 at 6:51 pm
This Post absolutly saddens me knowing that there will never be a pair of shoes like the 99 Cement 4s
November 14th, 2011 at 6:52 pm
Damn I wish that grey was like the 99 pair… ehhh I'll deal with it
November 14th, 2011 at 7:08 pm
not when it has a glossy thin layer of protection over it. and the 99s were always that color hence why they are called cement's and the 2012 are tech grey. nice try but fail
November 14th, 2011 at 7:13 pm
i agree with you man. people act like they're gonna play basketball in these. ohhh wow is me the quality is different!! your wearing them to walk around and look good for a few hours then back in the box they go.
November 14th, 2011 at 7:17 pm
At least they're the closest to OG out of the latest releases. Lately shoes have been sucking badly
November 14th, 2011 at 7:34 pm
dude i bitched about it when the OG pics dropped and i got like 20 thumbs down lol
November 14th, 2011 at 7:54 pm
the Grey on the 2012s match OGs more than the 1999s. Just saying
November 14th, 2011 at 7:54 pm
" It sets apart who's had the older joints and how they kept them up."
How would the "older joints" be set apart when you can't even wear them on the street? Gentry been blowing smoke up your ass or what?
p.s. I got a pair of 1999s that are cracked now.
November 14th, 2011 at 7:54 pm
Too much bitching. Fine by me I'll be copping my pair.
November 14th, 2011 at 7:56 pm
Spoken like a true sheep.
November 14th, 2011 at 7:57 pm
Sometimes I hate looking at these comparisons. For the simple reason that the new stuff is wack compared to the oldest iterations of the same shoe. I understand that changes are expected, especially after so many years. But it just goes to show you how the build quality of the newer stuff went down the toilet compared to the originals. Or, even compared to older retros.
Don't get it twisted now, that's not to take away from these 2012 4s though. They still look great, at least to the naked eye.
November 14th, 2011 at 8:01 pm
99's all the way i'll find a pair someday.
November 14th, 2011 at 8:02 pm
Speak for yourself, not everyone bandwagons. BUT if it makes you happier about your purchase, Ok.
November 14th, 2011 at 8:08 pm
I like the 99 better but I'm still coppin the 2012!
November 14th, 2011 at 8:08 pm
WHY CALL THE CEMENTS IF THE LABEL SAYS TECH GREY….. OH WELL TECH GREY WILL DO…..
November 14th, 2011 at 8:40 pm
The 2012's look fake.
November 14th, 2011 at 8:43 pm
They intentionally change the gray i think….. part of the whole "retro" thing ….they arent supposed to be carbon copies obviously or else it would greatly lower the value of the older ones
November 14th, 2011 at 9:03 pm
I prefer the shade of grey on the 99 retros too bad they can't be worn. I remember when Ty dropped I was in 9th grade and passed on them to get blue/black xiv low smh dumb move
November 14th, 2011 at 9:42 pm
Im feeling the new grey the darker makes the shoe details look better
November 14th, 2011 at 9:54 pm
Kind of a bummer, when even wearing them for casual use hurts my feet.
November 14th, 2011 at 10:16 pm
yeh this came out in about 1988 or 1989. these were my first pair of Jordans.
November 14th, 2011 at 10:22 pm
who gives a fuck bout the 99's retro 4's get over it ppl some yal neva had a pair so shut the fuck they look the fuckin same jus different color…jus be fuckin happy its out again and then yal can talk 12 years later…Be i know for such im cop one of these bitches NO DOUBT BOUT THAT
November 14th, 2011 at 10:24 pm
Please daddy, please daddy give me these! I love the interior of these shoes. MJ was a bitch but these were the only good things about him. plus i can get some for my kids!!!!! BOOMSHAKALAKALAKALAKA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!——–> keep it muther f*cking 100<——— all the fuck ways!
P.S – I will go on my knees for these babies
November 14th, 2011 at 10:32 pm
No need to complain like JB is going to magically change something overnight. Might as well get a pair or two because them 99's are crumble city.
November 14th, 2011 at 10:54 pm
The 2012's are the closest to the OG's
November 14th, 2011 at 11:04 pm
Lmao, I can tell you definitely never had a pair of 99s.
Also I don't need to be happy about them releasing, they're just shoes, and very shitty remakes to add.
November 14th, 2011 at 11:05 pm
Hope they are better than the shitty mars i got. one wear and that cheap ass leather creased the fuck up
November 14th, 2011 at 11:12 pm
fakes win real lose all day….big up to to all fake sellers overseas,, nike hire cheap labor overseas to cheap retros…never again never wiil be dam
November 14th, 2011 at 11:56 pm
but they are OG retros so stfu
November 15th, 2011 at 12:56 am
OG retro's?
November 15th, 2011 at 1:20 am
Its Sad To Say But The Retro Colors We All Grew Up With Has Now Gone Downhill Like Stated Above These Arent Cements They Arer Tech-Grey 4s FOr The Simple Fact Cements Come WIth That Faded Grey New Or Not These Are Just A Pair Of Upgraded 4s With A New Color Scheme As Seen WIth The 6s In Bulls Red Insted Of Infer i Know We Will Be Coppin Regaurdless Of Color Lets Just Hope Every Other Release Next Year Will Be Close To The Retros Cuse We Know OG Colors Arent coming Back The Same Way
November 15th, 2011 at 1:24 am
Quality Is Seen Mad Heavy The Mesh On 99s Are Thicker And Sticking Is Thicker Only Quality On The 2012s Is The Word Flight Is SPelld Better And The Logo Stiching Is A Little Better But Beside That I Know The 99s Quality Is Built Better Had Fun With My Pair
November 15th, 2011 at 1:26 am
2012's look way way better than the 1999's
November 15th, 2011 at 2:38 am
I had the '99 in high school… and i will cop these… though i am disapointed in the grey but i'll i get over it… i won't cop two because of the grey…
November 15th, 2011 at 2:39 am
one of the best parts of the flick when Buggin Out was "buggin out" on the cat wearing the Larry Bird Jersey…."he paid a $100, a $100 american dollars, a $108 w/ tax"—> from Martin Lawrence and the rest of the peanut gallery
November 15th, 2011 at 2:43 am
yall can keep bitching and complaining while I go wait in line at footlocker like a happy camper and cop me a pair like the fan that I am.
November 15th, 2011 at 5:29 am
I'ma call any Retro's from 2011 upwards….THE RECESSION PACK!
PERIOD!!!
November 15th, 2011 at 7:20 am
well and truly moved on from this JB trash. one disappointing retro after another.
concords are the only retro threatening to get my cash, even that's not a lock.
damn shame
November 15th, 2011 at 9:22 am
how u gone comment on his spelling and u left da R off of your lol…
November 15th, 2011 at 9:24 am
how could da 12s "look" more comfy lol…. buddy clearly said "theres no padding in the tongue" … no padding=less comfort
November 15th, 2011 at 9:48 am
Fuck these 4's, they look cheap as fuck….bring on them 12 Playoffs.
November 15th, 2011 at 10:06 am
I would SO go back to 99 and suck MJ's cock while he stroked mine for a pair of the OG retros.
November 15th, 2011 at 10:08 am
What the hell happened to leather in the past 10 years? Step it up JB. If this is how the leather on the 10s looks I am going to save a lot of cash next year.
November 15th, 2011 at 10:23 am
These are not the OGs. I remember when i had the 1989 OG pair , got them for 110 . Now we're spening 160 + tax for lesser quaility. But we all know we still going to buy the new retros. But this has been one of the best retros i've seen so far. Hopefully all the 4s that come out in 2012.
November 15th, 2011 at 11:25 am
What I meant is that they look more snug, rocket scientist, and I have a pair of the 99s which are nowhere near comfy. Personal experience wise guy.
November 15th, 2011 at 12:18 pm
some people just shouldn't be allowed to comment
November 15th, 2011 at 1:10 pm
This isn't leather. It never was for the white/cement IVs. Synthetics have always been used for the uppers of this colorway.
November 15th, 2011 at 1:29 pm
People hate to see a new retro outdue an old one. Even in his video he didnt mention that the speckles varies on each shoe. Some are big some are small some come with alot or less, he didnt say nobe of that. Thats what I mean people favor older retros like there OG's. C'mon man you kno by now that speckles come in different shapes and sizes and counts like they always did, no 99 retro speckles are exactly like yours. Even the bordeaux 7 's have different tongues on them none are the same even the metallic 5 speckles are different get it together
November 15th, 2011 at 1:44 pm
too far bro
November 15th, 2011 at 1:57 pm
I agree, the darker "tech grey" is better and more like the OG's and NOT the 99's. You could also compare this situation with people bitching over the blue tinted icey soles on the 2011 concord XI's because the OG''s on those also had a blue-ish tinted sole too.
November 15th, 2011 at 5:58 pm
dude no one is hating a new retro outdoing an older release because it has never happened (except the 2011 metallic v's probably) nor are we pissed about the speckle pattern although the 2012s look very very very patterned unlike the 99's which are completely random……… wtf are you talking about?
November 15th, 2011 at 8:56 pm
People r hating u must have not read the comments. And it has happen where retros shadowed over others. Remember quality is based on performance my guy. Everybody looks at a shoe and say these garbage og's rule but in this case the 99's do. The 99's r like all the others they crack and fold up just as bad as the new ones. Great quality won't be like that son and u can't judge the 2012's with out wearing them for awhile.
November 16th, 2011 at 3:36 am
Still copping. I could have gone witout the comparison tho
November 16th, 2011 at 7:24 pm
Can't believe anyone would support this crap Jordans putting out. They're not even the right color!
They look like shit. But you guys keep coppin' so they'll keep puttin out crap! JB sucks!!!
November 16th, 2011 at 11:47 pm
Here's a simple souloution: STOP BUYING THESE RETROS AND MAYBE THEY'D MAKE WHAT WE WANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 17th, 2011 at 2:13 am
does the nike air on the back really matter uhhhhhh yep!
November 19th, 2011 at 6:57 am
LOL. that makes sense at least.
November 19th, 2011 at 11:55 am
I will own 2pairs………..
November 19th, 2011 at 12:11 pm
I had the originals (not the 99 retros) and these really sadden me. These are such a let down to me personally. I am glad that a new generation gets to experience the style, but for those that don't understand why some of us are mad it is because we feel taken for granted. We made Jordan rich and the only thing he has done is lessen the quality of the shoes and charge more for them. It's insulting! I personally have just accepted you can't go back and now refuse to buy any more Nike products!
November 19th, 2011 at 1:06 pm
AMEN Bro…..
OG means ORIGINAL, #4 from 1989 is OG…..
November 19th, 2011 at 1:10 pm
In 99 you could bought a pair for 100 lol
November 19th, 2011 at 4:22 pm
awesome either way!!!
November 19th, 2011 at 4:23 pm
damn this post reminds me how the 4s r one pair of js that actually need tha nike air on the back…..still them joints cray…..
November 19th, 2011 at 6:34 pm
Had the 89's and the 99's and i have to say that the 89's were darker than the 99's. i still like the 99's allot more. the differences are not so bad though ithat i would avoid buying these several times over. it is better than not having them at all. i may even add bigger black spots on them to make them similar to the speckle(sp?) on the 99's. aside from even doing htat-Legit shoe. wear it till it falls apart!!
November 21st, 2011 at 9:43 am
No, that pale grey was the color of the OG in 89 and the color of the retros in 99. And the retros sitting in my closet worn once are still the same grey there were in 99. These 2012 retros are just flat out different.
-Air Elijah
November 22nd, 2011 at 10:24 am
Dope