Twitter Was Upset About the 'University Blue' Air Jordan 1 Release on SNKRS

The 'University Blue' Air Jordan 1 quickly sold out on Nike's SNKRS app as expected, and Sneaker Twitter once again had a complete meltdown after missing out.

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Another day, another highly anticipated Air Jordan retro release. This morning marked the launch of the “University Blue” Air Jordan 1 High OG, the latest colorway that pays homage to Michael Jordan’s college days at the University of North Carolina. Even before the 10 AM release, sites like Foot Locker, Eastbay and Finish Line were bogged down by connection errors and overcrowded “waiting rooms,” a sign that this drop would be as chaotic as expected.

Of course, it’s Nike’s SNKRS app that provides potential customers with the easiest method of attempting to buy sneakers, but also the quickest and most frustrating way to receive that all but inevitable ‘L.’ Because while we all love the game, the game doesn’t always love us back. The silver lining is that release day shenanigans make for great comedy, so to help you smile through the pain, we’ve rounded up some of the best and funniest reactions to this morning’s release.

noticeably quiet on the timeline tonight. going to assume it's because everyone is kneeling at their beds, praying to be blessed by the University Blue drop gods tomorrow. dont waste your time because nobody is up there is listening, they're all looking for that company AMEX too.

— Rob Perez (@WorldWideWob) March 6, 2021

Me sneaking into Nike HQ to get a pair of University Blue 1s before all the bots and Tiktok “influencers” get them pic.twitter.com/i95LE1l3xX

— Josh Washington (@WashJoshington) March 5, 2021

Everyone tomorrow when the University Blue 1s sell out in .01 seconds pic.twitter.com/GY2quEYIw7

— Jeremy🦠 (@__Germy__) March 5, 2021

this how snkrs app got me feeling this morning 😓 https://t.co/mEkVHLkVyF

— jess🤍 (@jessicavxla_) March 6, 2021

5 téléphones, 5 L ... morning routine sur SNKRS pic.twitter.com/SAHBArm7Q3

— Pierre V (@Elslande75) March 6, 2021

ha, SNKRS app didn’t even switch to “buy now” shit immediately said “sold out” pic.twitter.com/wsPCrbIFYH

— Nola Darling ❣️ (@HUs_duhhlilah) March 6, 2021

You hear that sound? That's right, boys and girls! The L train is back again! Today's stop, them sexy ass University Blue Jordan 1s. The SNKRS app will bring you much pain on this day. Just remember, the L train will be here for you. pic.twitter.com/NQk61FBKr6

— eli ✊🏿🇵🇷 (@_soto518) March 6, 2021

University Blue? more like University Blues #SNKRS pic.twitter.com/8xqDcveiAB

— JJbookz (@JJbookz) March 6, 2021

If you lost on #SNKRS I’m sure West Coast Streetwear got you! pic.twitter.com/M36CdkeujY

— Hope For Sale II (@BarsNC_) March 6, 2021

Every week I wake up just to lose to these kids on SNKRS pic.twitter.com/CwT6ejUtGm

— Dat (@DatDaDatty) March 6, 2021

SNKRS App gone make me go to therapy fr pic.twitter.com/nnQ2VTmYR4

— Depressed Cowboys Fan (@ChickenColeman) March 6, 2021

Me as soon as the Nike SNKRS App says pending pic.twitter.com/OZRklWnEtT

— Rich (@UptownDCRich) March 6, 2021

Nike SNKRS: Order is pending pic.twitter.com/QX6JW3vnPy

— six 🇬🇭 (@Sixfever) March 6, 2021

How resellers looking at everyone who took an L on the SNKRS app pic.twitter.com/NamwZfQuGR

— Josiah Johnson (@KingJosiah54) March 6, 2021