Footwear Faceoff: Air Jordan 20/3 CDP vs. Air Jordan 19/4 CDP
Posted by George Kiel III | Oct 15, 2008
As we await the Air Jordan 20/3 Countdown Pack dropping this Saturday, we’ve come across a mind-boggling question. Without any debate, the Jordan 3 and Jordan 4 are the two heavyweights in this bout, but which towel boy (Jordan 19 or Jordan 20) helps crown the champ for best CDP between these two packs? The Jordan 3 and Jordan 4 are arguably two of Mike’s best; however, how do the CDP’s stand up as a whole?
You make the choice below.
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Footwear Faceoff: Air Jordan 20/3 CDP vs. Air Jordan 19/4 CDP
Oct 15, 2008 at 5:47 pm
Jordan 4’s for me
Oct 15, 2008 at 5:48 pm
3/20. 20s aren’t in a hot colorway but its better then the 19s in design
Oct 15, 2008 at 5:50 pm
I rather a 3 and a 4 pack dont give damn if dont equal 23
Oct 15, 2008 at 5:51 pm
the 20s are nice but I like the 4 over the 3…the 19 and 20 are about equal in my book
Oct 15, 2008 at 5:51 pm
the 3s and 20s.
20s look way better then 19s.
Oct 15, 2008 at 5:52 pm
the 3s are closer to the originals and previous retros than the 4s are to their respective OGs and retros.
Oct 15, 2008 at 5:53 pm
it should be da 4’s and da 20’s
Oct 15, 2008 at 5:56 pm
IIIs could’ve taken this easily if the XX colorway wasn’t unbearable.
Oct 15, 2008 at 5:58 pm
4’s and 19’s but im bias since i got the 4’s 19’s and not the 3’s and 20’s
Oct 15, 2008 at 6:05 pm
3s edge 4s, but 19s murk 20s, so 4+19
Oct 15, 2008 at 6:06 pm
Despite the XX colorway I think that package still takes the cake. The IIIs are just too sick.
Oct 15, 2008 at 6:09 pm
Lol, go figure that the results are 50/50
Oct 15, 2008 at 6:10 pm
how about there both terrible
Oct 15, 2008 at 6:15 pm
does anybody know a good shoe store in chicago for jordans
Oct 15, 2008 at 6:15 pm
i swear i’d vote if i cared about the countdown packages..
the quality of almost every sneaker is sh*tty -_-
Oct 15, 2008 at 6:17 pm
im feelin the 3’s more than 4’s, but the 19’s killin them 20’s
the 20’s look boring, J’s shouldnt come in 1 color
Oct 15, 2008 at 6:24 pm
ok the 19 and 4 package are great shoes!! this is the only pack that I actually like both pair of kicks!!!!! in the 3 20 pack the 3’s are HARD cause of the OG colorway but the 20’s r ugly, uually fake j’s r in all black suede!! UGLY
Oct 15, 2008 at 6:25 pm
I agree with comment #16 except the 4’s are betta than tha 3’s!!!!!! but the 19’s ARE HARD AS A MUG
Oct 15, 2008 at 6:36 pm
on sum 4real stuff da 1st cdp waz da best
but 4s r better 3s still cool
Mr.LoWkEy
Oct 15, 2008 at 6:47 pm
I agree with #13. When the smoke clears on both of these packs, quality-wise and, of course, price-wise, they’re both pretty craptastic, each and every shoe.
Oct 15, 2008 at 6:59 pm
JB imagine 3’s w/ 4’s instead of those other shoes. tht would give the dmp a run for its money. this package thing could have been wonderful.
Oct 15, 2008 at 7:00 pm
YOU GUYS SHOULD DO … THE 10′S&13 VS. 17&6′S…NOW THATS A HARD BATTLE
Oct 15, 2008 at 7:01 pm
I like the 4s better than the 3’s but i like the 20’s better than the 19s
Oct 15, 2008 at 7:04 pm
4/19’s hands down…19’s look wwwwaaaayy better than those ugly ass 20s. bought the 4//19 pack …gonna have to get the 3’s from this legit seller I know on ebay who splits the packs cause the 20’s are straight garbage
Oct 15, 2008 at 7:07 pm
The 19’s are the Ugliest Jay’s ever!! but the 4’s are the Best!??
Oct 15, 2008 at 7:09 pm
the 3’s are my favorite jordans and the best ones ever. that itself makes the 3/20 pack better for me. I don’t care if the 20’s and the 19’s are horrible i am not buying the pack for those shoes in the first place.
Oct 15, 2008 at 7:09 pm
ay thats sum BULL!!! 19’s are HARD I got the og’s, east wests, and the pack!!! dont hate bruh!!!
Oct 15, 2008 at 7:10 pm
these packages have been sh**!!!!! i have not bought any of these packs, i refuse to buy a second pair of shoes that i do not even like. i will wait my time when they, if ever, release the III by itself again. the only pack i am in is the 11/12.
Oct 15, 2008 at 7:11 pm
50% for each, It’s a tie!!!!!
I Think the 3/20 is the best!!!!!!!!
Oct 15, 2008 at 7:12 pm
wow… what a battle… the 19’s & 20’s are both trash but im gonna have to go with the 4’s… just because of do the right thing… a classic film featuring classic kicks
Oct 15, 2008 at 7:16 pm
3’s r wack
Oct 15, 2008 at 7:20 pm
personally i like the 4s but the vote came down to which was better the 19 or 20 i kinda like 20s but i have to go wit the 19s
Oct 15, 2008 at 7:30 pm
Those 20’s are gross. I wouldn’t take a dump in ‘em
Oct 15, 2008 at 7:32 pm
i love 4s more then i do the 3s but i love the 20s more then i do the 19s but in the end i picks 3/20 pack caz the 3s is hot and them all black 20s is on point when i first seen them i was like DAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
the 19s is a wreck and the 4s is raw too but i had to go with the 20/3
Oct 15, 2008 at 7:38 pm
i feel the same as #32 except im going to pick the 19/4 pack
Oct 15, 2008 at 7:43 pm
How bout they make a pack with the ,6 carmines,these 4’s, bred 11’s…2 og 1’s . Theres a countdown pack for yo ass!
Oct 15, 2008 at 7:47 pm
how about 11/12 kills every cdp
Oct 15, 2008 at 7:50 pm
I had to go with the 4/19 pack just because the 4’s are one of my favorite shoes of all time….although out off all the packs released the 3/20 comes in a close second….then followed by the 5/18 pack….this all becomes a non issue when on December 26th the 11/12 pack is dropped on us….
Oct 15, 2008 at 7:52 pm
I like the 4/19 jank the best, the 4s are too dope and the 19s look better then the 20.
Oct 15, 2008 at 7:55 pm
4’s and 19’s, hands down….2 OG colors.
Oct 15, 2008 at 7:55 pm
I LUV THE CEMENTS 3′S AND THE BRED 4′S SO ITS BOTH TO ME!
Oct 15, 2008 at 8:00 pm
4/19 definitely just because of the colorway
Oct 15, 2008 at 8:02 pm
Creating the III’s in a fusion killed it for me. I just want the XX’s, so gimmie the 19/4
Oct 15, 2008 at 8:10 pm
the 3’s are my favorite jordan so ill say 20/3
Oct 15, 2008 at 8:14 pm
close race!
Oct 15, 2008 at 8:22 pm
the 3s are sooooo much better quality than the 4s…the 4s were literally the biggest CDP upset by far…the sneakers are still available at any FootLocker/Finishline/Champs near me…complete garbage….the 3s are pretty much the same quality as fire red 3s, so for those buying 3/20 you will not be disappointed
Oct 15, 2008 at 8:23 pm
3’s and 20’s! The 3’s are just to sick!
Oct 15, 2008 at 8:30 pm
i feel that the 4’s are the best jordan out of all the 23 jordan released and i feel that the BRED 4’s are the best 4s so i pick 4/19. also the the pack 19s are better than the pack 20s’ (all black was a dumb choice. also i hate the 3s absolutely think they look hella big on your feet and they look like submarines.
Oct 15, 2008 at 8:37 pm
i think someone above mentioned that the CDP 4s were of horrible quality. and that is definitely the truth. have to go with the 3/20s cause the 3s are so hot and the 20s look very clean with the all black colorway. better quality 4s probably would have made this closer…
Oct 15, 2008 at 8:43 pm
^^^ no doubt man…if we were talking about a comparison between 01 black/cement 3s vs. 99 bred 4s, no doubt my pick would go to bred 4s…but the quality of the CDPs is just so bad…the sneaker starts bending upward in the toebox from just sitting on the shelves in FootLocker
Oct 15, 2008 at 8:55 pm
i like da 4s much more because i grew up seeing da 3s n 4s look better in color ways
Oct 15, 2008 at 8:56 pm
the III’s stand alone period. Although the XX’s suck, and are better than the XIX’s and the IV are classics, the III’s are the greatest shoe of all time. Now if the IV’s were wht/cement that would be more interesting.
Oct 15, 2008 at 9:03 pm
this pack cuda potentially been mad hot(20/3) if they either released the stealth ones or the og colorway the white red black
Oct 15, 2008 at 9:15 pm
3 pack is better cuz the 20’s are way better than the 19’s
Oct 15, 2008 at 9:57 pm
man i have a suggestion u kno how the dmp is his first championship and first back from retirement ( vi and xi ) and bmp is first kicks in his career well if it were possible i would create cmp ( championship moments pack ) with the vi (6) and the xiii (13) because the 6 were his first championship and the 13 was his final championship and dat would be ill
Oct 15, 2008 at 10:13 pm
I love both packs but I voted 4/19 becuz the 19s were orginial colors, but I like the 20/3 packs becuz the 20s are my favorite and I like the 3s
Oct 15, 2008 at 10:18 pm
3/20 Pack wins…..the 19’s and 20’s both suck so I’m only voting thinking about the 3’s and 4’s….I have em both already and the quality of the 3’s is GREAT….while the 4’s feel like they’re gonna fall apart any second now….
Oct 15, 2008 at 10:48 pm
wow when i voted it was tied. i like the 3/20s better.
Oct 15, 2008 at 10:49 pm
overall the 4/19 pack is better, but the 3’s are the best!
Oct 15, 2008 at 11:03 pm
the 4/19 are the better pack with the jordan 4 is wear jordan hit the shot against clevelend and the jordan 19 is in its original color compared to the made up color of the jordan 20,and the jordan 20s are nasty.
Oct 15, 2008 at 11:06 pm
4’s and tha 19’s Handzzz Downnn Yaaa Digggg !!!! wit 4 g’s !!!
Oct 15, 2008 at 11:44 pm
I wish that this was a CDP. these are the most versitile j’s of any (expect XI) and the 19 and 20 are just garbage I guess I could wear the 19 on the court but str8 outdoors. 4/19 edge out for that reason.
Oct 15, 2008 at 11:45 pm
4/19s for me. But individually:
3s vs. 4s = 4s (3s are sick, but in the white colorway. The black colorway is over reated)
19s vs 20s = 20s (They may not come in a clean colorway, but they’re a hell of a shoe)
Oct 15, 2008 at 11:47 pm
DO PEOPLE REALLY THINK THE 4′S COULD BEAT THESE 3′S??? ITS CLOSE BUT THE 3′S WIN.
Oct 15, 2008 at 11:51 pm
Agree with #53. That be a seller hands down. I’d buy it cause the 13s are my favorite shoe, and the 6s are just amazing. I’d choose the Blue/Flint Grey for the 13s, and the legendary Infrared 6s. They’re the best colorway of each in my opinion.
Oct 15, 2008 at 11:54 pm
i pick the 3’s because i like them better than those 4’s. nice, but i pick the 3’s a bit ahead. as for the 19’s and 20’s. neither would ever touch my feet. so far, the only ones that both are hot, would be the 17-6’s, the 10-13’s, and that 9-14’s.
Oct 16, 2008 at 12:15 am
CDPs are dumb i’d rather just buy the older retro or og than pay to get some ugly moon boot i’m never going to wear
Oct 16, 2008 at 12:43 am
I am an a true Jordan-head, And I have to honestly say that I am more than disappointed in most of the packages, like everyone else before me stated, one shoe is always something you like and the other is trash, I don’t know who is signing off on these projects but someone needs their azz FIRED!!!! No one can tell me that the thoughts of the customer has not come up before agreeing to put most of them out to the public. I am tired of the hype of these joints. I honestly think Jordan himself is like you could put whatever you want out, long as I get my $$$+ on the release date..
Oct 16, 2008 at 12:48 am
i like both the 3 and the 4 but i didnt get the 4 pack and will not be getting the 3 pack because the 19 and the 20 are the two worst jordan ever made
Oct 16, 2008 at 12:53 am
the 19/4 is way better…the 20 sux
Oct 16, 2008 at 1:07 am
^^^ agreed
I think by them selves the 3’s are the best.
But when it comes to the pack I have to say the 4/19, just cause the XX’s are so bad. They Suck
Still gonna get the pack though, just cant pass up those III’s.
Oct 16, 2008 at 1:09 am
Madness, absolute madness. How can it be so close ….. I don’t get it????
IIIs smoke the IVs, but the XIXs are better than XXs, so by weight of cement IIIs –> 20/3 ftw!!!
All in all, the packs are suckin cuz 1 shoe is hot, the other not ….. but we’re still paying 3 bills for some BS. Even the quality isn’t up to snuff. But w/e, I’m coppin!
Oct 16, 2008 at 1:30 am
I’D GET THEM BOTH, BUT THE 3′S AND 20′S ARE BETTER
Oct 16, 2008 at 2:23 am
mann this is the hardest decision of my life. i flipped a coin 3/20 win. if the 20s were stealths i would have takin them hands down buut there not…i still love the 4s though
Oct 16, 2008 at 2:48 am
Dear Jordan Brand,
I work at a retailer of your usually fine products. The celebration of your iconic 23rd year leading basketball innovation has received much fanfare and disdain. It saddens me to say there is more of the latter. While the year started with a fantastic and fully realized XX3, the rest of the year has been littered with ill-advised “fusions” and “countdown packages”. People (including myself) feel the fusions are not a reputable addition to the legacy of the Jordan lineage, from abismal color way decisions, awkward material choices, to just downright terrible design. The concept of the “countdown packages” is amazing, celebrate the anniversary by bringing back the classic products that made these past 23 years special for you, and your near and dear consumers. Sneaker-Freakers look forward to the potential color-ways of shoes from month to month, and I’ve observed that half of the color ways are universally approved. This casual observance to me appears as inexcusable. We have committed to your products for years, we deserve better. The next problem with the “countdown packages” is the overall quality put into the shoes, websites showing side-by-side comparisons of originals to the “countdown package” edition consistently point to a general cheaper feel that simply does not match the greatness of the original product. If in fact Jordan Brand has been skimping on the quality of the shoes, then all Jordan Brand has stood for and given the consumer has been in vain at the worst of times. I will always be a fan of Jordan products and Jordan himself, but I will not spend money on mediocrity. Thank you very much!
-A concerned shoe geek
Oct 16, 2008 at 3:12 am
they should do a (13,10 vs.11,12)(7,16 vs. 6, 17)(1,22 Vs.2,21)
(9,14 vs. 8,15 vs. 5 Vs.18) triple threat
Oct 16, 2008 at 5:37 am
I am happy to see all the debate that this started. I am very torn on this one personally. I personally like the Jordan 3 more than the Jordan 4, but the Jordan 20 really pulls the package down. If there was ever a case where I would say that you are paying $310 for one shoe, this is the pack.
Let us all enjoy this close vote because I am sure that we won’t see numbers this close a few Tuesday’s from now
Oct 16, 2008 at 5:59 am
I THINK HE SHOULVE PUT THE 3 AND 4 TOGETHER TO REPRESENT HOW MANY YEARS HE AVERAGED 30 PTS A SEASON 7 YRS PUT THE TWO SHOES TOGETHER THO AND IT STILL WOULNDNT BE 320!!! iTS ALL HIS LATEST SHOES DRIVING UP THE PRICE 174 FOR THE 20 WHEN THEY CAME OUT CUZ THE 3-9 WERE NEVER 0VER A 150 A PAIR 11-23 ARE JUST OVERPRICED!!!
Oct 16, 2008 at 6:58 am
countdown packs besides like 3 are one u want one u don’t Jordan brand over did it
Oct 16, 2008 at 7:06 am
The 4’s are a lot nicer than the 3’s but the design of the 19’s pulls the pack way down but then again neither pack is on my list
Oct 16, 2008 at 7:46 am
those “blackcat” XX are super TRASH!! compared to the 4/19 pack, you get 2 good sneakers. the 3/20 is only hot because EVERYONE and they momma wants the 3’s. overall, i’ll give the upper hand to the 4/19 pack.
Oct 16, 2008 at 7:53 am
THE BOTH STINK!
Oct 16, 2008 at 7:55 am
Im sorry but the 3/20 go to hard
the 19 is kinda borin zzzZzzZzzZ anybody can freak the 20’s harder than the 19’s (if u know how to dress)
the 4 go hard to , but def. not harder the the 3’s
beside the 5’s the 3 ’s are so popular
*Million.Dollar.Face*
Oct 16, 2008 at 8:37 am
the 3’s are the best shoes ever produced by jb
so i gotta go wit tha 20/3 cdp
Oct 16, 2008 at 8:46 am
I’ve been thinking about this way too long and can barely bring myself to put one over the other (III vs. IV…I could give a F about the 19 & 20)…
Those III’s bring back memories of the 88 All Star game in Chitown…AJ vs. Mars…that elephant print…Legendary.
But those Black & Red IV’s…the shot over Craig E’s face with 3 seconds to go. High Flying, Death Defying (most of you know what i’m talking about if you know anything…) Classic.
In the end, I suppose i’ll give it to the III’s, but only because this CDP III at least has part of the “Nike Air”, whereas the IV is missing the whole mother f#$%#@ thing. Glad I was collecting in 1999.
Oct 16, 2008 at 8:59 am
just cause i dont even wear my 19’s, and cause i would probably wear the 20’s.. i would have to go with the 3 and 20 cdp.
Oct 16, 2008 at 9:01 am
there is no comparing i’ve seen these 19’s on ebay for 480. i don’t think the 20’s will be that cheap
Oct 16, 2008 at 9:06 am
the 4s and the 19s are better..
Oct 16, 2008 at 9:15 am
3 & 20’s are crack
Oct 16, 2008 at 9:22 am
straight up….
I really wish they would have thrown some color in the 20’s
but yea the 4s and 19s are better to me.
Oct 16, 2008 at 9:30 am
the 4s are better than the 3s but the 19s in my opinion are the worst jordans ever made, didnt buy the 4 and 19 pack cause there was no way i could spend 300 bucks for basically one shoe, so by default ill go with the 3 and 20 pack.
Oct 16, 2008 at 9:45 am
Love the 3’s more then the 4’s, but 19’s kill the 20’s any day in any color. I think 20’s are one of the ugliest jordans made, i mean come on the lows have jordans face on them, thats as bad as it gets.
Oct 16, 2008 at 10:43 am
I have both CDPs already. I love the IV colorway but they are made very poorly. the IIIs are much better made and look so clean. the 19s are one of the stupidest looking shoes I’ve ever seen. I don’t think I will ever wear them. the 20s are actually quite nice IMO, and I already have the stealths. 3/20 pack FTW for sure
Oct 16, 2008 at 11:16 am
3 and 4’s are my favorite, why not come up with 3 and 4’s CDP and sell them for $400… I’ll get them for sure. But I think it’s 50/50, because 19/20 sucks and I am still selling my 19 right now for $120…any takers?
Oct 16, 2008 at 11:17 am
NO BRAINER!!!!! 3z are classic, therefore, 3/20 pack 4 me
Oct 16, 2008 at 11:59 am
man why couldnt the just put tha 3’s and 4’s but to me tha 4’s count down is better
Oct 16, 2008 at 12:21 pm
why couldn’t jordan wear the number 7?
Oct 16, 2008 at 12:35 pm
4/19 hands down…
The XX is just way too ugly
Oct 16, 2008 at 2:33 pm
LMAO at why couldn’t he just wear number 7
Oct 16, 2008 at 2:57 pm
this is pathetic of how we are debating not even cuz one is more fresh but which 20’s or 19’s are uglier….i seriously love 3′ and 4’s but i cant stand others they should just make like a sick a s s 3’s 4’s package lol
Oct 16, 2008 at 3:45 pm
4s KILL the 3s, and then 19s KILL the 20s
No brainer for me.
Oct 16, 2008 at 5:48 pm
I’mma take da 3’s(62.5%) ova da 4’s(37.5%). I’d wear both pairs, but not for $310; just wait til they go on sale like da 2/21’s did. As far as da 19’s n 20’s, I will take da 19’s cause of red and da balck patent leather on da toe. Da 20’s look horrible n all black; they should’ve done da white/black quickstrike 20’s instead.
Oct 16, 2008 at 6:23 pm
I loooove the 3’s fo real but the 20’s are just not doing it for me. The 19’s just look better and the 4’s are sweet too. So package wise I will have to go with 4/19. Individually gotta go with the 3’s. Classic shoe. Classic style…
Oct 16, 2008 at 6:45 pm
its clear im one of the 3 people on earth that actually like the 20s, lol
Oct 16, 2008 at 7:05 pm
Dam dats a close race, i like da 3 and 4 the same but da 20 ruin the package
4/19 all day
Oct 16, 2008 at 8:26 pm
wtf it says 50% to 51% thats 101% if i did my math right
Oct 16, 2008 at 8:29 pm
Definitely the 3’s. Got this pack and the Concord 6 Rings. Help Jordan feed his family.
Oct 16, 2008 at 8:38 pm
Cem3nt 3’s Alone Smack Both The 4’s and 19z
Oct 16, 2008 at 9:24 pm
neither one gets my vote…I always hate the packs to be honest…I usually just want 1 of the sneakers…For example ill take the 3 but not the 20…And ill take the 4 but not the 19…To bad there will never be a 4/3 pack…Jordan should start doing packs that include 3-4-5 sneakers with the 3/4/5/etc so they can add up to 23 lol
Oct 16, 2008 at 9:48 pm
To me I like the 3’s more than the 4’s. 20’s and 19’s are like the same thing to me, but if i have to pick one i think ima get the 3’s and 20’s CDP.
Oct 17, 2008 at 1:15 am
HUH? THE 19′S ARE NOT THE UGLIEST JORDAN EVER MADE, IT’S THE 15′S… THEY’RE THE UGLIEST J’S EVER MADE…!
Oct 17, 2008 at 10:42 am
IVs are my favorite jordans but what if he would have dropped the cement IVs? would it be a competition?
Oct 17, 2008 at 7:34 pm
i like the 3s better but the 4s r also very nice and the 19s r nice too while those 20s r just ugly
Nov 7, 2008 at 12:28 am
i got the 3’s and the 4’s both in a size 10 but the 4’s cdp box seems smaller, happen to anybody else??
Nov 12, 2008 at 12:45 pm
They should do a dubzero / 23 pack but the 3’s and 20’s pack for me
Nov 25, 2008 at 1:37 am
I got two sets of 19/4 Pack in size 11’s I’m selling for $375 including shipping in US - (bought one pair from Proper LBC, other from Champs). Both are here if you’re interested: ebay.com (click)