kicks/sneakers/trainers/runners

Post by **lynt** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 1:20 am

It's impulsive. A friend of mine bought 9 pairs!

Post by **breaksRbest** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 12:53 pm

I probably woulda done the same

Post by **lynt** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 1:01 pm

Yeah man. It's too easy. Nike resellers on every corner in Mong Kok. Direct from factory, cheaaaaaaaaap as. Didn't try anything on, just grab and pay.

nhd · Post by **nhd** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 1:06 pm

i woldnt of, those 90s are lame!

courtforces ok, only cos of infared!

Lynt, did you cop FBTs / Folk ??
F.I.L store in HK is always out of stock i heard.

Post by **lynt** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 1:19 pm

nhd wrote:i woldnt of, those 90s are lame!

courtforces ok, only cos of infared!

Lynt, did you cop FBTs / Folk ??
F.I.L store in HK is always out of stock i heard.

Haha you snob. Those 90's rule!!

Got FBTs. Didn't get Folk. FIL HK, funny story, will tell you some day.

andy_hoffman · Post by **andy_hoffman** » Wed Jul 02, 2008 2:20 pm

Marty McFly Hyper Dunks, Dub’d “McFly 2015’s” Releasing Late July

“It appears that an inspired-by version of the Official Shoes of Wired’s Gadget Lab, the Nike McFly 2015’s, will be made available by the end of July and will be renamed as the Nike Hyperdunks. I know what you’re thinking (Chicken, McFly!), but get a hold of yourself. They won’t include the awesome air-pressurized auto-lacing mechanism from Back to the Future II.

Instead, the shoes will include so-called ‘Flywire technology,’ which is really PR-speak for the latest and greatest of ultra light materials. They sport the same high-ankle boot style of the original movie, and will be available in late July.

But while it’s cool to know that a version of the shoes will become available, there’s one thing about this development that’s a bit bothersome: Kobe Bryant is the main spokesman for the sneaks.

Kobe is not only one the most hated players in basketball, but someone who has been described by various people as ’shady,’ ‘unprofessional,’ and ’selfish.’ Why would they want to weigh down the possible awesomeness of these shoes with bad karma? Bryant already wore a few pairs of the shoes in a game during the NBA Finals, and big surprise, lost the championship.

Admittedly, we’re a bit possessive of the McFly shoe and only want to see it in its ideal future form. And yes, Kobe has actually redeemed himself as a person and a player in recent years. Perhaps, having the similar design of the shoe available now might inspire a gifted DIY’er to create the self-lacing mechanism to finally create the shoes as they were meant to be”

Direkt · Post by **Direkt** » Wed Jul 02, 2008 2:27 pm

andy_hoffman wrote:

These are my new(ish) babies. I love them!

Nasty!!!

almax · Post by **almax** » Wed Jul 02, 2008 2:32 pm

hey Karlos, i got those court forces too a few months back, make sure you scotch guard the fuck outta them, i did and mine are fine still, but i know someone who didnt and the mesh material in the toe is disgusting looking

Post by **lynt** » Wed Jul 02, 2008 2:33 pm

Word. Already treated them, wish I did the same for my Air Lights... they're grey and ruined.

almax · Post by **almax** » Wed Jul 02, 2008 2:43 pm

hmm looks like you cant type d isgust or it come up as

andy_hoffman · Post by **andy_hoffman** » Wed Jul 02, 2008 4:59 pm

andy_hoffman wrote:Marty McFly Hyper Dunks, Dub’d “McFly 2015’s” Releasing Late July

“It appears that an inspired-by version of the Official Shoes of Wired’s Gadget Lab, the Nike McFly 2015’s, will be made available by the end of July and will be renamed as the Nike Hyperdunks. I know what you’re thinking (Chicken, McFly!), but get a hold of yourself. They won’t include the awesome air-pressurized auto-lacing mechanism from Back to the Future II.

Instead, the shoes will include so-called ‘Flywire technology,’ which is really PR-speak for the latest and greatest of ultra light materials. They sport the same high-ankle boot style of the original movie, and will be available in late July.

But while it’s cool to know that a version of the shoes will become available, there’s one thing about this development that’s a bit bothersome: Kobe Bryant is the main spokesman for the sneaks.

Kobe is not only one the most hated players in basketball, but someone who has been described by various people as ’shady,’ ‘unprofessional,’ and ’selfish.’ Why would they want to weigh down the possible awesomeness of these shoes with bad karma? Bryant already wore a few pairs of the shoes in a game during the NBA Finals, and big surprise, lost the championship.

Admittedly, we’re a bit possessive of the McFly shoe and only want to see it in its ideal future form. And yes, Kobe has actually redeemed himself as a person and a player in recent years. Perhaps, having the similar design of the shoe available now might inspire a gifted DIY’er to create the self-lacing mechanism to finally create the shoes as they were meant to be”

Apparently there was a massive online petition with thousands of signatures that got sent to nike and that's what convinced them to remake the mcflies

Feigan · Post by **Feigan** » Wed Jul 02, 2008 5:20 pm

^ I want them

I just watched the trilogy on the weekend

Best trilogy ever!

1.21......

andy_hoffman · Post by **andy_hoffman** » Wed Jul 02, 2008 5:33 pm

Feigan wrote:^ I want them

I just watched the trilogy on the weekend

Best trilogy ever!

1.21......

Haha yeah i watched it a couple weeks back

1.21 GIGAWATTS!! lol

mrj · Post by **mrj** » Wed Jul 02, 2008 5:34 pm

lol, yeh maybe getting Kobe to promote the shoes isn't the best move, but what else are they gonna do, use Michael J Fox??? He really aint up to modelling shoes these days (nor really does he have a use for them)

andy_hoffman · Post by **andy_hoffman** » Wed Jul 02, 2008 5:37 pm

mrj wrote:lol, yeh maybe getting Kobe to promote the shoes isn't the best move, but what else are they gonna do, use Michael J Fox??? He really aint up to modelling shoes these days (nor really does he have a use for them)

You don't lose your feet when you get parkinson's do you??

Post by **lynt** » Fri Jul 04, 2008 11:10 am

Launch!

andy_hoffman · Post by **andy_hoffman** » Fri Jul 04, 2008 11:56 am

lynt wrote:

Launch!

RAD!!!!

Post by **breaksRbest** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 6:03 pm

now going on eBay for $2000.....

http://gizmodo.com/397866/back-to-the-f ... g-for-2000

not a big fan tbh

deviant · Post by **deviant** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 6:24 pm

I stood on the set of BTTF2 before the movie was released

I WAS REALLY FUCKEN THERE!!! (got pics somewhere (or rather, my parents have pics somewhere

) )

Stray · Post by **Stray** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 6:31 pm

Nike|id with your mobile

cammo · Post by **cammo** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 3:14 pm

had to get em. so over getting trainers but i still but em. the classic trick itself state of mind

Jinx · Post by **Jinx** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 3:25 pm

Where did you pick them up from Cammo?

J Gal · Post by **J Gal** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 3:29 pm

BammBamm wrote:Where did you pick them up from Cammo?

looks like provider imo!

Not digging the new infra reds. original ftw

Jinx · Post by **Jinx** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 3:32 pm

Yeah word but I need new shoes bad and can't find anything I like

Hopefully provider has something decent otherwise I am getting these

J Gal · Post by **J Gal** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 3:34 pm

BammBamm wrote:Yeah word but I need new shoes bad and can't find anything I like Hopefully provider has something decent otherwise I am getting these

doood ebay it up homes! heaps of sexy sexy kicks online. American dolla is sweet too

Jinx · Post by **Jinx** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 3:37 pm

I thought ebay = teh bad because of to much fakes?

DBoy · Post by **DBoy** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 3:52 pm

picked up a pair of these. Not for everyone, but love the style, suits me jeans and me shorts, and me other jeans -

love the detail around the ankle -

J Gal · Post by **J Gal** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 3:57 pm

BammBamm wrote:I thought ebay = teh bad because of to much fakes?

um there's a few fakies out there. But if they say they're authentic 100% nikes you'll be sweet. I've been sold one pair of fakes and got my money back straight away. Can tell by the price (ie too cheap = fakes!). I bought heaps of kicks of ebay and had no major problems. Most of mine come from Japan (elite kicks that are rare)...

Hatsudai · Post by **Hatsudai** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 3:59 pm

DBoy wrote:picked up a pair of these. Not for everyone, but love the style, suits me jeans and me shorts, and me other jeans -

Saw these recently and thought they looked prety fresh.

They comfy?

Post by **breaksRbest** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 4:06 pm

undecided about those new AM90's.

they look pretty schweet, but the mesh that wraps around the toe would probably fuck out in no time

(I'd never buy a pair of kicks from eBay, but that's just me)

J Gal · Post by **J Gal** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 4:07 pm

breaksRbest wrote:undecided about those new AM90's.

they look pretty schweet, but the mesh that wraps around the toe would probably fuck out in no time

(I'd never buy a pair of kicks from eBay, but that's just me)

why no ebay chicken licken?

cammo · Post by **cammo** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 4:14 pm

breaksRbest wrote:undecided about those new AM90's.

they look pretty schweet, but the mesh that wraps around the toe would probably fuck out in no time

(I'd never buy a pair of kicks from eBay, but that's just me)

free sole make em hella comfy. toe is gonna get so dirty. not gonna bust these out till summer
photo does not do em justice. look mad as in real life

Blaxter · Post by **Blaxter** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 4:22 pm

http://www.swissmasai.com.au/Default.aspx

these are expesy but apaprently really good for yourposture and other back ailments

J Gal · Post by **J Gal** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 4:28 pm

cammo wrote:
breaksRbest wrote:undecided about those new AM90's.

they look pretty schweet, but the mesh that wraps around the toe would probably fuck out in no time

(I'd never buy a pair of kicks from eBay, but that's just me)
free sole make em hella comfy. toe is gonna get so dirty. not gonna bust these out till summer
photo does not do em justice. look mad as in real life

toe is uber easy to clean.... I just use a little bit of washing powder and hot water with toothbrush... hey presto clean!!

Post by **breaksRbest** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 4:41 pm

J Gal wrote:why no ebay chicken licken?

Over 90% of all Nike shoes on eBay are FAKE! (source: GM of Global Distribution for Nike)

and from streetsense....

Before you buy Nike shoes online or on eBay, here are some suggestions to look out for:

Always check the seller's feedback. Surprisingly it can sometimes be 100% positive. Do not rely solely on feedback to help you decide if a product is authentic or not. However, look closely for Neutral and Negative feedback comments.

You should always read the description and shipping terms carefully. Quite often they will state them to be authentic when the reality is they have no idea. If they are being shipped from Asia....Buyer Beware! If they are not stated as authentic, ask the seller a question.

For some bizarre reason, most sellers of fakes do not stock men's USA size 9 or size 13 and above. Also women's size 9 and above are extremely hard to come by.
Sometimes fakes will not fit true to size, but run about half a size smaller than usual. Authentic Nike shoes always run true to size.

The sole should be made from real BRS 1000 rubber. It should feel like rubber! On most fakes, the sole feels quite plastic or slippery which can be dangerous if the shoes are intended for sports use.

If you see a pair of Nike shoes on eBay and they are being sent, supplied or drop-shipped from anywhere in Asia (China, Hong Kong or the Philippines) they potentially going to be fakes.

If the seller sends their shoes from Hong Kong and/or China via EMS and state that it will take from 7-14 days or longer for you to get your order. This means that you are most likely buying fakes, and are also stuck with any possible customs fees or worse.

Do the shoes come with the box? Most Fakes won't come in their original shoe box. If the seller says there is no box just to save postage costs, this is questionable. Shoe boxes really don't weigh much at all. However, they may legitimately not have the original box.
If they do come with the shoe box, the cardboard box of many fakes may be quite flimsy, crush anf tear easily, and fall apart quickly. Authentic Nike shoe boxes are actually very sturdy.

Most importantly, all authentic Nike shoes have unique SKU style numbers. The box will have an SKU number that looks like the photos below.The SKU should be exactly the same as the SKU number on the label inside the actual shoes. If they are not exactly the same numbers, the shoes will more than likely be fake.

Post by **lynt** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 4:46 pm

eBay rule: If the price is too good to be true for new, it's fake!

DBoy · Post by **DBoy** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 4:56 pm

Hatsudai wrote:
DBoy wrote:picked up a pair of these. Not for everyone, but love the style, suits me jeans and me shorts, and me other jeans -

Saw these recently and thought they looked prety fresh.

They comfy?

beyond actually, was not sure if it was just that I had not had a pair of freshies in a while, but decided the extra padding around the ankles etc on the sb's does make them super "walking on water"

Jinx · Post by **Jinx** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 5:17 pm

something like these are real though yeah?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... :middle:us

how about these? http://cgi.ebay.com/Nike-Air-Max-90-Lea ... dZViewItem
They are from asia though...

same o · Post by **same o** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 5:36 pm

lol, but kinda cool

quick · Post by **quick** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 12:10 am

hmm... i kinda like them ones petey

J Gal · Post by **J Gal** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 10:45 am

i'm totally feeling those monopoly! i want!!

Jinx · Post by **Jinx** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 12:04 pm

mrj · Post by **mrj** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 1:16 pm

lol those monopoly are actually pretty cool.

ghetto kitty · Post by **ghetto kitty** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 3:02 pm

i bought some nikes > i know ive been anti in the past but these were lavender and i could not resist.

they is hi tops, from the shop on bwick st next to vasette, not sure what its called, street wear, skate wear..

they are really stiff, and hurty my feety on the first day of wearing. they are possible fakes, had a small defect so got for $120.

any tips on softening em up sneaker freakers?

Jinx · Post by **Jinx** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 3:15 pm

I kinda got a bit carried away last night after J-Gal recommended buying from the states due to the dollar being so good atm and bought 5 pairs of kicks

deviant · Post by **deviant** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 4:29 pm

you have ten feet?

Post by **JAMESSSS** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 4:58 pm

Over 90% of all Nike shoes on eBay are FAKE! (source: GM of Global Distribution for Nike)

SHOCKING DEVELOPMENT

GM OF NIKE SAYS DON'T BUY FROM EBAY!

Jinx · Post by **Jinx** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 5:21 pm

deviant wrote:you have ten feet?

+ the few pair i already own, now i have a pair for everyday

J Gal · Post by **J Gal** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 12:48 am

BammBamm wrote:I kinda got a bit carried away last night after J-Gal recommended buying from the states due to the dollar being so good atm and bought 5 pairs of kicks

hahahha
so proud of ya!!!

aroes · Post by **aroes** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 11:35 am

Ya i'm guilty too
Been wearing 90's for years, got online the other night and went stupid on DUNKS
i got these http://www.pickyourshoes.com/new3/nike_ ... ht_gum.htm

these http://www.pickyourshoes.com/new3/nike_ ... t_vars.htm

and these http://www.pickyourshoes.com/new3/nike_ ... ut_ant.htm

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