Man, been dying to tell you guys about this Jordan 4 Fear hunt. Total rollercoaster ride. Woke up the morning they dropped, fired up my laptop and phone, ready like a hawk. Figured, hey, it’s 2024, should be smoother, right? WRONG.
The Drop Day Disaster
First stop, tried the big official sites. Clicked that button the second it turned live. Watched that stupid circle spin… and spin… and then BAM! “OUT OF STOCK.” Same thing happened on my phone app. Felt like getting punched in the gut. Seriously, bots must have vacuumed these up before normal folks even saw the page. Felt super frustrating.
The Reseller Scramble
Okay, panic mode sets in. I knew resellers would have ’em, but man, the prices! Hopped on the usual resell spots. Prices were everywhere! Saw pairs listed for almost double the retail price right off the bat. Scrolled through pages and pages.
Focused hard on photos sellers posted. Wanted to see the real deal, not some promo shot. Noticed a few things right away:
- Color is TRICKY. Some pics looked bright olive, others looked almost brownish-grey. Camera lighting matters big time!
- Material Mix: Faux lizard print parts? Looked kinda cool in some pics, super cheap in others. Hard to judge online.
- The “H” on the heel? Yeah, “H” for “Fear.” Some pairs it looked crisp, on others it looked messy. Weird.
Spent hours comparing prices and checking seller reputations. Found a pair finally. Still paid over the top, but less than some of the crazy asking prices out there. Hesitated, then clicked ‘buy’. Wallet felt the pain.
The Waiting Game & First Touch
Anxiously tracked that package every single day. Finally saw it on the doorstep. Ripped that box open like a kid on Christmas. First impressions?
Hold them in hand. Feel the materials. That elephant print on the toe? Feels decent, not super soft but solid. The faux lizard parts? Actually looks way better in person than some photos. It has a slight sheen, feels kinda rubbery but okay. Was pleasantly surprised.
The suede/nubuck parts? Felt okay, not super buttery like some older Jordans. Bit stiff actually. Touched that “H” on the heel – thankfully, mine was clean.
Stuck my nose right in the shoe. Classic Jordan factory glue smell. Strong, but not overwhelming. Expected it.
The On-Foot Truth
Slid them on. Snug! Felt tighter than my other Jordan 4s at first. Slightly narrow in the toe box? Gave my pinky toe a little pinch walkin’ around the house. Break-in needed, for sure.
Stared in the mirror. That green? Man, it’s chameleon-like. Under dim light, looks kinda army green, muddy almost. Step near a window? BAM! Much brighter, more of a true olive. Lighting changes everything. And the grey hits? Clean.
Walked around more. Comfort started to set in. Still firm, always is with 4s, but cushy enough for daily wear. Started feelin’ good.
The Where-To-Buy Reality Check
Look, if you missed the drop like I did, options are rough:
- Resellers: Only realistic option now. Prepare to pay way over retail. Do your homework. Check their pics carefully, especially how they photograph the green.
- Reputable ones are your best bet to avoid fake junk. No point risking it.
- Just… wait? Maybe prices dip a little later? Could happen, but not holding my breath. Demand is high.
Glad I finally got my pair after all that mess. The hunt was stressful, paying resell sucked hard, but seeing them on my shelf? That unique green mess just works for me. Don’t expect super premium leather, break ‘em in gently. And seriously, see them in person photos before you pull the trigger!
