You finally copped your grail: 2001 Bred 11s. Deadstock. Perfect condition. $800 well spent. You lace them up for the first time. Take two steps. And... your feet are screaming. The toe box feels like a vice. The insole is basically cardboard. Your heels are slipping. And by the end of the day, you have blisters. Welcome to the brutal truth: Vintage sneakers (especially Jordans from the 80s-2000s) were NOT designed for comfort . They were basketball performance shoes built for 48-minute games—no