Okay, let’s talk about figuring out when those Air Jordan 1 Shattered Backboards dropped. It feels like ages ago now, but I remember the buzz around those.
Getting Started
First thing I did, like with most hyped releases back then, was hit up the usual spots online. You know, the sneaker blogs everyone goes to. I spent a good chunk of time just scrolling through pages, looking for any mentions.
I remember seeing mock-ups and hearing rumors first. People were talking about the colorway, the story behind it – that whole Michael Jordan backboard shattering thing in Italy. Cool story, sure, but nobody seemed to have a solid date locked down initially.
The Search Continues
So, the next step was digging into forums. I lurked around a few sneaker communities, places where people post leaks or inside info. Sometimes you get good stuff there, sometimes it’s just noise. I saw a few different dates thrown around, which was confusing.
- Checked Blog A – No date yet.
- Checked Forum X – Someone guessed a date in June.
- Checked Forum Y – Another person mentioned July.
- Looked at some social media chatter – Mostly just excitement, no firm details.
It was a bit frustrating, honestly. You see the shoe, you want the shoe, but you can’t even mark a date on your calendar. It felt like guesswork for a while there.
Finding the Actual Date
I kept checking back pretty much daily. Then, I think it was one of the bigger, more reliable sneaker news sites that finally posted something concrete. They usually wait until they get official confirmation from Nike or Jordan Brand.
Boom! There it was. They had the official photos and, most importantly, the release date. I double-checked it against another major source just to be sure. Yep, matched up.
I specifically remember writing it down: June 27, 2015. Had to make sure I didn’t forget it. It’s funny how simple it sounds now, but back then, sorting through the rumors to get the real info felt like a small victory.
Wrapping Up the Search
So yeah, that was basically my process. Started broad with the big blogs, dove into the forums for whispers, and kept checking back until the official word dropped from a trusted source. Just a typical sneaker release hunt, really. You gotta sift through the noise to find the facts.
