wolfwolfwolf
Member
Proper look at the 'Be True' Flyknit Racers. June 1st.
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Sneakers |OT| Hypebeasts We Know About Ya
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OG Pure Boost?
AHappyPanda
Member
They're the Pure Boost 2s from a couple years ago.
The new ones...the Boost/energy transfer back is simply not the same, it seemed extremely stiff. After 20 minutes of walking my dog in the new pair, my feet legit started to hurt.
I got home, put on the old pair just to make sure I wasn't crazy and sure enough, it felt worlds better.
Truly disappointed. I'm not sure what Adidas did, but whatever they did, the downgrade was very noticeable.
wolfwolfwolf
Member
NikeLab Zoom Fly SP
This is the type of stuff that NikeLab should be doing, not just releasing all black/white colour ways.
I want these but I feel like only wearing them for casual walking/everyday use you'd basically be like that kid who buys the skateboard and carries it everywhere without ever riding it.
oyoshimaru
Member
Patta will release a white and brown version of the Old Skools previously released in Black (jp only).
Online Monday.
Online Monday.
AHappyPanda
Member
Made a Discord server if anyone's interested.
I know the thread isn't all that fast moving, but might be a good place for us sneakerheads to talk more immediately: https://discord.gg/5t6FkJR
I know the thread isn't all that fast moving, but might be a good place for us sneakerheads to talk more immediately: https://discord.gg/5t6FkJR
shira
Member
Are those even made for multi use wear?
I thought they were one race and they are done.
They expect us to pay the NikeLab tax if this is the case? LOL
panthapanda
Member
I got the old pair. Don't know about the quality but I like the CW. Used to rock them with the Pittsburgh Pirates fitted cap back in the days lmao
chrisisawesome
Member
I wanted to know if anyone had some pro tips on how to best clean white boost.
The pics I took show some slight discolouration and it does not seem to be going away. To clean my shoes I use the Jason Markk cleaning product along with soft and hard bristle brushes. Its really good for the majority of the dirt, but I just cant seem to get the more intense stuff out.
(am i just being way too ocd?)
The pics I took show some slight discolouration and it does not seem to be going away. To clean my shoes I use the Jason Markk cleaning product along with soft and hard bristle brushes. Its really good for the majority of the dirt, but I just cant seem to get the more intense stuff out.
(am i just being way too ocd?)
panthapanda
Member
Once boost is stained, it's pretty much over. You can't get it out without painting over it or whatever.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Yeah it's why I'm shying away from boost stuff unless I really like it.
I'm loving my Qasas so I might start getting more tubulars. The new tubular dooms are fucking sick.
I'm loving my Qasas so I might start getting more tubulars. The new tubular dooms are fucking sick.
nabe_shogun
Member
Those are nice.
How is the sizing on tubulars? I hear a lot of people say they run large. Anyone here with experience?
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Qasa runs half size large for me, but i heard that it's a y-3 thing and not a tubular thing.
whatsinaname
Member
Why the fuck is Adidas so bloody inconsistent with sizing. So I am a 10.5 in an NMD R1, 11 in and NMD XR1 and now the 11 CS2s are a little tight. 11.5 might work better but i don't know if I have the patience to switch.
By the time I realized I coulda got them for under $75 shipped with a 20% coupon and that $20 off $100 giftcard Nike gave out it was too late.
They are definitely a nice colorway despite being mids.
I wanted to know if anyone had some pro tips on how to best clean white boost.
The pics I took show some slight discolouration and it does not seem to be going away. To clean my shoes I use the Jason Markk cleaning product along with soft and hard bristle brushes. Its really good for the majority of the dirt, but I just cant seem to get the more intense stuff out.
(am i just being way too ocd?)
The only thing you could try is something that whitens soles of shoes, like https://angelusdirect.com/products/sole-bright
Auron_Kale
Member
Spent the day wearing my NMD R2s running errands and the more I wear them, the less comfortable I'm finding them and it's bumming me out. The heel plug is where I'm finding the discomfort after an hour or so.
Might be one and done with the R2s but I hope not.
Might be one and done with the R2s but I hope not.
ZombiePlatypus
Member
Hi guys. Slowly getting more and more into sneakers. I'm getting my first pair of Nike Air Sock Racers Ultra Flyknit. (God that's a mouthful.)
Are these really supposed to be worn without socks?? (Ordered them online so I can't try 'em on for myself to see how that would feel.) Do most people just wear it with socks anyway? If not, how do you clean and wash it?
Are these really supposed to be worn without socks?? (Ordered them online so I can't try 'em on for myself to see how that would feel.) Do most people just wear it with socks anyway? If not, how do you clean and wash it?
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
If you want to go with the sockless look get ankle socks.
If not prepare to invest in foot deodorizers.
I think they'll look fine with socks though.
If not prepare to invest in foot deodorizers.
I think they'll look fine with socks though.
ZombiePlatypus
Member
wolfwolfwolf
Member
Which ones you getting? NikeLab or regular release? If its regular you can grab them here with 25% off (Use code STYLED).
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Fuuuuck i just couldn't resist. Love me some techwear. Got some Brown kmtrs coming in.
wolfwolfwolf
Member
Did you size down?
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Tts, but i dunno about the sizing on these. Haven't gotten them yet.
wolfwolfwolf
Member
You might be ok then depending on how you like them to fit and whether your feet are wide/narrow. I got the black pair last week but had to return them because they were huge. I grabbed the same size as I do Flyknit Racers/UBs but I could have gone a full size down in them they were that big.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
I have fairly wide feet, so i should be ok. Could always return them anyway.
GamePnoy74
Member
Race style running shoes have lighter upper construction and grippier, but minimal, rubber on the outsole to make them optimized for race day. But they're not really 'one and done' kicks, but the treadwear lasts a lot less than your everyday running shoe...whereas a regular running shoe lasts like 300-500 running miles, a race shoe can only last like 100-150 running miles. Kinda think of race shoes like high performance track-use tires on a sports car, awesome grip but very short treadwear.
That said, peeps rock all kinds of race style running shoes for everyday casual wear, like the Nike Flyknit Racer and the Nike Lunaracer 3...and the soles are very comfy cuz they're optimized for racing. These NikeLab Zoom Vaporfly 4% are similar. Race shoes will last a very long time under casual use.
ZombiePlatypus
Member
Oh damn. I already want another pair, so I'll be going through this link next time thanks!
Cosmic Bus
pristine morning snow
Flight Bonafides look both better and worse in person. The mid-sole isn't as glossy as I expected (good) but also has lots of tiny rubber "hangnails" presumably from the manufacturing mold. Looks cheap, Nike. 🤔 Husband likes the flyknit more than the PK on his Tubular Dooms, though.
I can't figure out why, but I really like these.
Shouldn't spend the money right now though...
OMG I tried so many times to pull the trigger and I am scared of the fit. I keep reading to size down .5 size or TTS. What are your thoughts?
panthapanda
Member
Thank you yeezygod for funding my trip to Vegas. Thank you jordangod for assisting that as well. Anyone going to edc Las Vegas? Lmao
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
It's pretty reasonably priced for techwear shoes fwiw.
Also the most reasonably priced thing from this ACG drop.
Auron_Kale
Member
I'm liking this Ice Blue cw more so than the just released Parley Adidas collaboration. Can't wait to see more details:
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
I dunno, i kinda liked the deep blue.
Also i have way too many light coloured shoes and making them stay light coloured is a nightmare.
Also i have way too many light coloured shoes and making them stay light coloured is a nightmare.
nabe_shogun
Member
Well, for me anyway, I passed because not even a month earlier I bought my CS1s. Otherwise I would have pick them up.
I do want CS2s, but I can wait.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Sold out where I'm at, but CS2s don't get a lot of hype.
Still love my cargo ones though.