Now that the Air Jordan VII Hares have been re-released as part of the Air Jordan VII/XVI Collezione Package, I'm sure there are quite a few sneakerheads questioning their accuracy. Now that have both the original and the retro version, I've decided it was a good idea to put both pairs together and answer that question.  Let's see how good of a job Jordan Brand did in remaking one of the most popular colorways of the Air Jordan VII. 

Please note: The original pair is a size 11, while the retro pair is a size 10.5. This will account for a few slight differences, so I will only point out the significant changes.

From a side view, you can really tell the differences in the cutout of the shoes. Notice the difference in overall lines of the shoe. On the original Hare VIIs, the suede sections have more of a rounded shape, whereas on the Collezione version, they tend to have a more narrow, triangular shape. Also notice the extra lace hole at the top, not present on the original VIIs.

The same can be said about the inside of the shoe as well. 

 

Notice the midsole is on the original is molded in white, whereas the retros are painted in white. The white paint is definitely more prone to scuffing.  The grooves on the soles of the original VIIs appear to be slightly deeper, and have a pointy shape compared to the retros, which have more of a rounded shape. Perhaps the deeper grooves would allow for better traction?

The jumpman on the original Hares seems to be lacking a bit of detail compared to the Collezione retros. Also now present on the retros is a third lace hole.

From the top view, you can easily see how much more narrow the Collezione retros are compared to OGs. Just look at the arch where the tongue joins the toe box. Also notice that the mesh tongue on the OGs has much larger holes. 

 

 

Also, the '23' on the back of the the shoe is two different shades, the OGs resemble more of a royal blue, while the retros have a purple color. 

 

Although not pictured, the "Nike Air" is printed on the insoles of the original Hare VIIs, while the retros have the "Countdown" logo on the insole.

Conclusion: OGs Hares Still Rule!

 The Collezione Hares appear almost identical to the originals at first, but the truth can be seen under closer examination. The Retro Hares have a much narrower shape than the originals, which means a little less comfort for those with wide feet. The suede shapes are definitely off as well, most noticeable when looking from the profile view. Also, as with most of the retro models made in the last few years, the leather quality is lacking. As for the Nike Air symbol on retros, we may never see that again. Overall, the Collezione Hare VIIs are were a nice attempt at a remake, but you can't beat the OGs.