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Non-Audio Stuff => Random Thoughts => Topic started by: Hawaiiancerveza on August 03, 2015, 08:45:22 AM
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Hey,
I was wondering if there are any sneaker heads in here such as Jordan brand lovers. If you are, post up what you got. popcorn
If not, what kind of shoes do you like to wear and why? I'll post up my pics soon.
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Not too much of a "sneaker-head" but my favourite kicks for now are Lebron 12 Lows in USA colorway, Air Max 2015s in blue and white, and my Adidas GlideBoost.
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Nice! Got pics? I'm about to go to sleep but I'll post up my OG 1's. I don't like any of the other Jordans. I also have the Lebron 12 Datas but have been trying to sell them. I have the Curry 1's home and those are really comfy to play in. I just ordered the Jordan 1.5 Chicago and want to see how they are playing in them.
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Nice! Got pics? I'm about to go to sleep but I'll post up my OG 1's. I don't like any of the other Jordans. I also have the Lebron 12 Datas but have been trying to sell them. I have the Curry 1's home and those are really comfy to play in. I just ordered the Jordan 1.5 Chicago and want to see how they are playing in them.
Might post them but they're not exactly clean...
I want to try Curry 1s but Korea is where I'm living atm and apparently Under Armour doesn't want to sell them here. I'll try them ASAP once I get back to Canada.
I'm personally waiting for the next Kobe Elite lows. The new KD and current Kobes' traction wears off too easily even indoors so I am skipping them.
I haven't tried any Jordans before but my friend says they're good so I'll give them a shot. Any recommendations on Jordans to actually play in?
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Yeah, the XX9's are really good. They are really light and have really good traction. I didn't like it only because theres not much ankle support which is why I went with the Curry's but, I hear the Crossover Jays are similar to the XX9's for almost half the cost. Nike has a sale going on for the XX9's if your interested.
I also skipped on the newer Kobe's because of the traction.
The L12's are good but the hexagons underneath don't allow for my feet to feel flat on the ground. I feel tipsy if that makes any sense.
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I like K-Swiss classics and have them in a variety of colors and materials. I buy them online for best selection.
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New balance white tennis shoes are the bomb.
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I like K-Swiss classics
I've always wanted to try K-swiss. They were popular when I was in high school.
New balance white tennis shoes are the bomb.
Yeah I want a few and Asics like the Kimono or Japan denim ones but can't find them in my size. 13 or 47.5 in Europe.
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Creative recs are my go to's. My last pair lasted me 5 years of daily use.
(http://coolspotters.com/files/photos/145821/creative-recreation-cesario-lo-profile.jpg)
My weekend footwear looks more like this. Feels like you're Odysseus.
(https://www.brantano.co.uk/imagesresized/catalog/product/343x343/2777207366_01.jpg)
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(http://demandware.edgesuite.net/sits_pod20-adidas/dw/image/v2/aaqx_prd/on/demandware.static/Sites-adidas-US-Site/Sites-adidas-products/en_US/v1438592217088/zoom/G17100_01_standard.jpg?sw=500&sfrm=jpg)
I've been wearing Sambas for the better part of a decade. I don't see myself changing it up anytime soon.
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Creative recs are my go to's. My last pair lasted me 5 years of daily use.
My weekend footwear looks more like this. Feels like you're Odysseus.
Nice! What ever's comfy works!
I've been wearing Sambas for the better part of a decade. I don't see myself changing it up anytime soon.
I remember seeing Sambas with a lot of the B-boy's and skate boarders.
I usually use High Top Converse to jog or hit up the weight room. :)p7
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Man, I'll have to go home and take a picture or two. Got into sneakers around the end of last year, I've ended up with quite a few.
Gold Foams, Legend Blue 11s, Black/White 1s, nothing too "fire" but I like all of them.
That said, recently picked up a pair of Greats Natural Leather Royales to use as beaters. Pretty big fan of natural leather as a material and how it ages, highly recommend so far.
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Nice! Yeah post up pics of your kicks!
I'm hoping to get the J1OG's in this order of preference now:
1. 2013 Royals (Definitely want)
2. Frags (Definitely want)
3. Gym Reds (If one comes available for a decent price: rare)
4. Jeters (If it's at a decent price)
5. All Black Japan 2001
I'd like get these but I think I'm holding off on the first two picks to get the QP1. It kills me because I'm in a FB group that does raffles a lot and theres one with both the Jeter's and Frags. They also get all the new stuff and resell for decent prices. If not they have an ATC (add to cart) service through Solepalace who bot everything.
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I agree with the Adidas Sambas. I have to buy a second pair.
(http://i3.stycdn.net/images/article/adidas/so4938916/adidas-samba-2-1.jpg)
Light, real leather, durable materials and no bullshit marketing. This is a good sneaker made to survive life that does not fall apart like the modern plastic sneakers. Even the vintage ones still look better than new sneakers today in terms of build quality and finish.
Call it the light Land Rover Defender of sneakers.
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I agree with the Adidas Sambas. I have to buy a second pair.
(http://i3.stycdn.net/images/article/adidas/so4938916/adidas-samba-2-1.jpg)
Light, real leather, durable materials and no bullshit marketing. This is a good sneaker made to survive life that does not fall apart like the modern plastic sneakers. Even the vintage ones still look better than new sneakers today in terms of build quality and finish.
Call it the light Land Rover Defender of sneakers.
I may need to get my hands on one.
I totally agree about the more recent shoes. They might look good but quality wise many aren't as good as the vintage shoes. I'm not too fond of a lot of the resale prices too since many are rape prices but if one comes around for a decent price I'll cop.
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Add supporting inlay soles if you have sensitive feet and these are amazing. My feet feel uncomfortable on flat inlay soles so I have these Stanno inlay soles for indoor sports.
The standard inlay sole is decent though. It is not as bad as standard Chuck Taylors which are worse than cardboard slippers.
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I may need to get my hands on one.
I totally agree about the more recent shoes. They might look good but quality wise many aren't as good as the vintage shoes. I'm not too fond of a lot of the resale prices too since many are rape prices but if one comes around for a decent price I'll cop.
This is one of the reasons why I like the K-Swiss Classics. They're very comfortable and durable. I can usually get a couple years (or more) of wear from a pair. Their soles are high quality.
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Add supporting inlay soles if you have sensitive feet and these are amazing. My feet feel uncomfortable on flat inlay soles so I have these Stanno inlay soles for indoor sports.
The standard inlay sole is decent though. It is not as bad as standard Chuck Taylors which are worse than cardboard slippers.
I've tried swapping the insole and haven't found one yet thats durable for when I play. I'm explosive and usually the stock insole hold up pretty well but I can't recall the insoles I've used to see if it would help. They end up torn to bits and become very uncomfortable. Got any recommendations?
This is one of the reasons why I like the K-Swiss Classics. They're very comfortable and durable. I can usually get a couple years (or more) of wear from a pair. Their soles are high quality.
I do recall a lot of tennis players using them also.
Now that you mentioned it, I haven't seen to many K-swiss shoes in my town. I may need to order some online.
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Look for soles made for indoor hockey and soccer. Supporting insoles for indoor sports where hard floors pound your feet, ankles and knees are amazingly firm and comfortable at the same time.
This should help you a bit: http://www.soccercleats101.com/2013/03/15/shock-doctor-low-profile-cleat-insole-review/
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Oh Shock Dr. I used to use their gel mouth pieces when I trained.
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I remember seeing Sambas with a lot of the B-boy's and skate boarders.
I've heard that Sambas are good for skateboarding because the sole is flat, and not too thick, so it's easy to feel where the board is (especially for tricks).
This is one of the reasons why I like the K-Swiss Classics. They're very comfortable and durable. I can usually get a couple years (or more) of wear from a pair. Their soles are high quality.
Personally had great experiences with Onitsuka Tigers for years. Gone through about 6 pairs, each one lasting 3 years on average. They're all lightweight, made with real leather, and have a slim profile that I prefer.
Recently I've been trying to buy other brands, for variety. Got an Adidas canvas skate shoe, and a Nike Flyknit. Skate shoe looks good with smart casual clothes, and the Flyknit is super comfortable...makes me feel like a ninja lol.
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I've been a long time Onitsuka Tiger fan as well - although sadly my favorites, the "tai chi" appear to have been recently discontinued. Have gone through multiple pairs over the last ten years and probably would have continued to rebuy them for the indefinite future. Classic low profile design with a super thin sole and nice wide toe box. Next best thing to being without shoes.
(http://www.divinesavings.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/7752760725SHFEED150519155707.143413-p.jpg)
My latest casual shoe buy was a pair of sanuk knock outs. Another nice low profile design, but these guys have insoles made out of yoga mats and breathe wonderfully through the cloth uppers. No socks required. Super comfortable.
(http://a3.zassets.com/images/z/2/9/8/1/9/5/2981958-p-MULTIVIEW.jpg)
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Sanuks are super comfy!
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Snicker head
(http://img.21food.com/20110609/product/1307073197785.jpg)
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Snicker head
(http://img.21food.com/20110609/product/1307073197785.jpg)
I did not know you like shoes that melt. Save yourself the shoes, try lava and volcanoes.
(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/12/17/241E583700000578-2877309-On_a_recent_holiday_to_Kilauea_in_Hawaii_neuroscientist_Alex_Riv-a-20_1418818299111.jpg)
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I've been a long time Onitsuka Tiger fan as well - although sadly my favorites, the "tai chi" appear to have been recently discontinued. Have gone through multiple pairs over the last ten years and probably would have continued to rebuy them for the indefinite future. Classic low profile design with a super thin sole and nice wide toe box. Next best thing to being without shoes.
You really need to try Nike Flyknits (4.0 or 3.0), even if just for a while at a store. That's really the closest to "shoeless" I've ever felt.
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I've wanted to try the Nike 4.0/3.0 for training/jogging purposes. I heard they are really light and close to the ground.
I have the Vibram finger shoes too and those are really comfy too.
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You really need to try Nike Flyknits (4.0 or 3.0), even if just for a while at a store. That's really the closest to "shoeless" I've ever felt.
Those look pretty nice. I have a pair of Nike free 2.0's and a far thinner pair of New Balance minimus MR00's, which have vibram treads and a much lighter/more comfortable upper than the Frees. I'll take a look at Flyknits when it is time to replace the MR00's though. That said, the Tai Chi's had the thinnest sole of the lot. There is no foam or padding at all. Just that super thin soft gum sole that you couldn't help but wear through eventually.