Air Jordan XXXV „DNA“

Been buying Jordan’s since the 1’s dropped. (So long ago, mine’s was called Sky Jordan’s! Every year I’m pleased w/ tooling, durability, and innovative look. The 34’s were a game changer for me, a coach in his mid 40’s who still runs 5’s. Didn’t think they could be topped. Oh was I wrong! Been balling all week in these DNA’s and Wow, just Wow! So comfortable with herringbone that bites extreme, & squeaks less. These Bad Boys are a dream, but sadly, I wear a 14. Cop’n 35’s have been so irritating w/ the Sold Out in 2 minutes, Bots hoarding up the Sneaker app selections. Luckily I found a pair, but I NEED about 4 more! Re-Up and LET’S GO!

I would not recommend this product(Jordan 35) to anyone planning on playing basketball in them. The tiny amount of weight saved by using 0 padding is not worth the sacrifice of utility and comfort. The sculpted heel is the only padding on the shoe and they did it to the point where it can be irritating. There needs to be more padding on the upper of the shoe, especially towards the top two eyelets. In that area, I experienced the most discomfort, feeling the rub and discomfort of the stiffer outer materials. within minutes of just lacing them up and walking around I felt chronic discomfort in that area. After doing some light running and jumping the sensitivity and discomfort continued. I tried lacing them differently and changed to thicker socks but to no avail. within minutes the area was red. I will never play in this shoe. To sum it up, this shoe has great lock down and support, the traction and weight are astounding, and it looks pretty nice but there is a lack of comfort to the point where I don't want to play in them. Nike/Jordan please put more padding around the top two eyelets and the small jump man logo on both the medial and lateral side. that is the only problem I had with the shoe and it was severe enough that these will sit in my collection never to be played in.

3 improvements to note over the 34 that had me trying the 35s and loving them. I tried the 34s and returned due to these issues for me. 1. toe box- the toe box is much roomier in this model. I find that I do have to lace them all the way up for proper fit. If you wear more casually and leave unlaced you may want to go 1/2 size up. 2. Heel cup - the 34 had a very stiff large heel cup that would come up all the way to the bottom of the ankle, depending on the level of activity would rub on the ankle some. 35s have a much smaller cup that you feel present in addition to achilles pillows around the collar to keep you in place. 3. Eclipse plate - not sure if it’s the material or sizing change but shoes like the retro 14 and the Jordan 34 have a plate that feels so stiff that for casual use you find you step slightly unnatural. Instead of a natural roll you get a stomp since the middle has low flex, probably great for hoops. The 35s feel much more natural while maintaining support and spring. Great job on these! My purchase was the Bayou Boys Colorway - which is unique and greater in person.