Ask any sneakerhead who's been in the game for 10+ years and you'll hear the same complaint: "Nike quality ain't what it used to be." Glue stains everywhere. Cheaper materials. Sloppy stitching. Paint bleeding. Pairs falling apart after 6 months. Retros that don't match the originals. And all of it at HIGHER prices than ever. But is this just nostalgia talking? Or has Nike genuinely cut corners to maximize profits? This investigation digs into the evidence—comparing vintage pairs to modern retro