Sneakerheads thread

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  1. zerodeefex

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    Not too bad!
     
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    dasman66 Self proclaimed lazy ass - friend

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    I expected a closet like this... complete with attendant keeping the cobwebs away (except filled with Nike)
     
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    Senorx12562 Case of the mondays

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  4. zerodeefex

    zerodeefex SBAF's Imelda Marcos

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    I love the AM95. I'm considering purging everything that isn't:

    1. J1 high/low and maybe 1-2 mids tops
    2. Jordan 4s
    3. AM1
    4. AM90
    5. AM95
    6. 1-2 dunks tops
    7. 1-2 air force 1s (probably going to customize my triple white supreme pair)
    8. 1-2 other weird sneakers (supreme cross trainer lows and the BeTrue predays will stay)
    9. Winterized sneakers
    This means I'll purge the 2 97s, the 2 sacai undercover ldwaffles (tried one on, neither has been outside), the Obsidian 13s (never worn outside), my orange blaze J5s, three of my AF1s (undefeated pair that's never been worn outside + the hyper berry + the wheat supreme ones) and maybe a pair of J1s.

    I'll add in the winter J4s and both pairs of Gore-tex J1s.
     
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    Senorx12562 Case of the mondays

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    They were a gift from my son, after I told him I had to forgo them when they came out because he was about to be born (he's 26.) and I couldn't afford them. They showed up out of the blue a couple weeks later. I hardly wear them though because the sentimental value is off-the-charts high and I don't want them to wear out. Irony, my constant companion.
     
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    zerodeefex SBAF's Imelda Marcos

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    Wear them. If they get too beat up, I'll buy you another colorway. This story touches my heart. What size are you US?
     
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    Senorx12562 Case of the mondays

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    11. Thanks dude. But that's not necessary. I wear them occasionally, but I'd rather have them than wear them i guess. I do appreciate your offer though. Too kind.

    Edit: It touched my heart when I got them, too. Still does, everytime I see them.
     
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    PSA- my experience with Road Runner Sports VIP program. Super scammy money maker.

    Get enrolled for $2 when you buy some sneakers at discount, then it auto renews 6 months down the line at $39.99. Yeah, you can try cancelling before the renewal date, but you get no response to email form and no answer on the phone. Then you find out they charged you card 3 weeks before the renewal. Full battle mode engaged.

    end of PSA.
     
  9. zerodeefex

    zerodeefex SBAF's Imelda Marcos

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    So I have the darker pair of the Gore-tex Jordans on the way. The colorway looks way better in reviews and in-hand pics than the marketing images:

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    I also copped Jordan 4 winters that are at the authenticator right now:

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    zerodeefex SBAF's Imelda Marcos

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    For 2022, there are some pretty goddam awesome drops I really want, especially the zen master Jordan 4. Here are my faves that have been announced:

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    Oh damn, some winter kicks came in.

    First, and these have blown me away in hand, the Gore-Tex particle grey Jordan 1s:

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    WTF. They look way better than the marketing images! And they're more comfy than standard J1s, more akin to the ZOOM CMFTs in terms of on-foot feel.

    Second, Jordan 4 Winters:

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    Basically these are hype UGGs. Cozy bois, fleece lined, good for those cold days. Supposedly very water resistant but I'd be worried wearing them through puddles. I suspect I'll use these on cold days that aren't wet/a slog.

    Lastly, Pegasus Trail 3 Gore-Tex in the flight jacket colorway:
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    Looking forward to those wet runs.

    I have the light bone Gore-Tex Jordan 1s en route.
     
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    zerodeefex SBAF's Imelda Marcos

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    Ayo @M3NTAL black pattas came:

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    Need to swap in the cream laces but they're better in hand than I expected.

    Also I'll wear the f**k out of the anklet.
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    I just saw there is a nice Patta "gem stone puffer" jacket that would be dope with those :)
     
  14. zerodeefex

    zerodeefex SBAF's Imelda Marcos

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    Thought I'd try NB. These are a return.
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    Friend's son found these locally. I'm a fan! I think the right fit will make these pop like crazy.

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    I like these but have too many lows. These are going back.

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    All such nice shoes.

    My biggest change this year was to switch from slowly yellowing black-white Ultraboost 19 to all black Ultraboost 20 :D

    Any tips what other sneakers I should try, if I don't care at all about the look and just want comfortable shoes for very long city walks?
     
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    UB is your best bet, TBH. Yeezy foam runners are comfy as hell, too.

    I actually can't use shoes that cushy. I am most comfortable in minimalist shoes, which makes it hilarious that I own so many hype shoes. The other day I tried running in shoes with Nike react and I had to stop and switch over to vibram furoshiki.
     
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    I have found my people.

    Couple recent pickups I have made, I ended the year hard and we had a local "Shoe Con" thing in December as well. That is where I got the Kaws and the Burgundy 1's in the first pic.

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    I saw some talk about New Balance. I started getting more into them last year, I have about 7 or so pair now. These are my favs tho..


    Salehe Bembury 574 YURT


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  20. zerodeefex

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    We have similar tastes but I just sold my only pair of NB (outside of minimus zero which they don't make and someone will have to pry out of my cold dead hands).

    Some new trades and pickups from before the fire (I stopped buying shoes after the CO fire and have been donating all my f**k around money to victims of the fire).

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    Also, it's been snowy and icy and I am not letting that stop me from wearing Js (albeit gore-tex Js):

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