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Honestly haven't been in the sneaker drop world for some time now
Is there anything you're looking forward to OP?
i want new sneakers but idk what to look at
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New Action Bronson NB feels neat because it feels like a retro womens' colourway
People keep mentioning the Military Blue 4s coming out too
What's your current collection?
Here's my current spread, with one pair of Air Max Lights coming in the mail
Iām interested in venturing into outdoor sneakers like La sportiva or keen
Salomonās are cool too. Itās very much an online bro brand though. Most people irl wonāt know unless theyāre extremely online.
Might depend where u live
I see loads of salomons being worn around me
military 4s might be my favorite OG colorway of the 4s
just those
i luv colors thats all i know
but I'm sick of the antics involved in trying to buy a pair of limited shoes
seems like everytime i see a shoe i like its 200 on stockx
like having to enter a ton of raffles, trying to buy things online once they drop, or lining up
personally past that. Just want to buy something that's not too difficult to get, and don't need to go to stockx or a reseller
Yeah, there's a bit of the thrill for the "hunt"
I think Jordans are cooling off a bit, at least it seems like 1s and 4s are not as crazy popular as they were a few years ago
so maybe military 4s are not a difficult purchase
not sure about black red 1s (that's the pair you meant right)
a chicago colorway will always pop off
same with black reds, royals, etc
white cement 3s
a few OGs will do that
True but it would mainly be in fashion forward areas
oooh
I see, I think that 2019 material is true to OG, but can't be mad with a leather version
what happened with the black toes?
Think they may be bringing them back again
same
Not as much as a few years ago but depending on the colorway there are definitely pairs that are still hyped and I highly doubt military blues will be an easy cop
I've probably entered like 3 dozen drops this year and only hit on two pairs
Yeah, like the SB Jordan 4s were still a lotta money this year
Yeah I went for those too but didn't hit
You can find some barely worn or new without box pairs on eBay that are a good amount cheaper than full resale prices though. I've sold no box and barely used (like only worn once or twice) pairs at like $100 to $150 less than brand new in box
If you absolutely need the box there are people who sell just the empty boxes too (I sell all my boxes)
Love a good VNDS
The sneaker market in general has calmed down a lot compared to two years ago.
Still not seeing any reason to chase anything though, its been freeing.
I like the fact that it feels like more weird ideas and niche trends from the 90s and 00s can be celebrated
I want the vachetta tan 1s so bad
Like getting to see shit like this consistently on the IG feed is awesome
I saw someone rocking Ozweegos the other day!
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And some brands have some cool ideas. Happy99 doing an Instapump Fury, Jacquemus' stuff with Nike, Mowalola's New Balance 9060s, Nicole McLaughlin's stuff with Hoka and Vans
Ahh the pinnacle vachetta tans... I was gonna say the regular vachetta tans are way under retail
Ive been thinking about picking up some Salomons, get the feeling they are well past saturation and will feel dated soon but whatever
Iāve wanted hiking inspired sneakers for a bit now
Want the acne bubbas
Ya I just got salos but I feel like theyāll last for at least a couple of months still
ASICS gel series may be more popular next year idk
The nice thing about some salomons are that they're really functional, so idk if you like hiking or not but they'd work great for that
love these, this pinnacle series is awesome
actually thats exactly what I've been thinking, I get them to wear generally, and then at any point I can just use them for trail running (cause theoretically they can do that too)
Veiny
yeah exactly, and I doubt casual wear would eat through the tred pattern on the sole all that fast anywho
Those are like if you left your sneakers underwater in a pond and now they are covered in algae and fish eggs, but in a cool way
I want them so bad lol but I just got xt6s
I love the laces
One thing you'll learn about me is that I post a lot of New Balances
Speaking of NB and Snow Peak, am currently tempted by these
Whoa
Adidas Wonder Runner Pro looks nice
Woah those are sick
I wonder why there's a gap of of that pink foam
personally love all the asics x gmbh sneakers
super gorpy love em
Mexico 66 is my go-to for cheaper easy to wear sneakers. Typically have 3 or 4 pairs in different colors at any given time. If you're in the states, please share where you get them since onitsuka isn't really available outside of eBay and resellers now
So glad slim silhouettes hurt my feet
I can remain contrarian
bruhhh
I don't get the jjjjound hype at all, agree with this completely
like their collaborations are basically a regular, wearable ass colorway but some general releases are so hideous it's insane
It's not like the color palettes are patented by these collaborative brands, especially those that just bring a new colorway and no notable material changes
It's really not that hard for a brand's native designers to concoct decent looking CWs
I'll say the teddy santis NB MiUSA line generally has nice colorways, with few misses
I think New Balance's GRs have been solid, even minus the MiUSA pairs
Like I liked a lot of the 580s and 610s
Some of new models NB has come out with have definitely had solid GR colorways
or new "retros"
They're really pushing the 1906 with these collabs. Not my favourite model but I dig it
I like some CWs of the 1906, I own this one (got it for a pretty nice deal)
also what collab is that?? The sole is sweet
I'll say the 2002r and 1906r soles are really comfortable
Packer
These Salehe nbs heās been teasing are really cool
THE CLOAMS
So true
Weak year for SB dunks 2023 was, a lot was really overdesigned it seems
Yeah best SBs are the simple ones
I think the only thing that could get me back into Nike/Jordan at the moment would be more AMM collabs, they've been great
Yeah AMM collabs are cool. Went for the airships and 5 dusks this year
The Bode collab should be out this year
It's on this silhouette, the Astro Grabber
I've been seeing some claim that the Puma Mostros are gonna be the next it shoe, and this reminds me a tiny bit of that with the tread
I feel like anything is possible
Puma had a moment with the fenty collab.
more AMM's coming out in 2024 as well, another 3 and 4 i think
Isn't the owner of AMM, James Whitner, involved in a money laundering scheme? https://snobette.substack.com/p/james-whitner-has-a-day
James Whitner Has A Day
The founder of The Whitaker Group, which operates 17 sneaker boutiques, has been named in a complaint alleging an international money laundering scheme.
wow, a lot of people are gonna buy this and then get annoyed when the after sales support includes reading dozens of pages of documentation, multiple youtube videos, and actively taking it apart down to the pcb lmfao
incredible keyboard though
J Balvin's new Jordans
Eugh
Instagram ass shoe
Miu Miu x New Balance 530. I like it
Oh yeah those are good
Once those white laces get cooked 
Those are kinda hard, I really like the yellow laces on em too
these are really speaking to me
what are those
Wow
His best shoe by far
Bode collection included the new Nike collab
I feel vindicated by seeing some Puma Monstros in public on a fashion guy yesterday
more looks
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First look at Bode x Nike Astro Grabber collaboration. Previewed in Bode Fall '24 ready to wear lookbook via @VogueRunway.
Kinda underwhelmed? I dig the idea of bringing back a past model with a modern spin, but I guess I was expecting some kind of embellishment, at least a more prominent kind.
Just feels like theyāre retroing a shoe from their archives. Little thought put into them nd theyāre probably gonna cost a shit ton
I still want them
Untouched Americana is kinda Bode's thing (as well as reselling African and Indian textiles at an exorbitant markup)
They look super narrow, which seems in line for older Nike models
ugly ahh Cortez
Almost bought these to fill the gap in my heart from when I slept in for the jjjjound asics
Iām considering getting some Adidas as a versatile sneaker. Maybe the sambas which many people seem to rave about?
Do try before you buy. A lot of the classic sneakers from Adidas (Sambas/Spezials/Stan Smiths/Gazelles etc) run pretty slim
Did Shoes Like Pottery ever make a leather low top sneaker or am I completely imagining this?
Edit: NVM - did imagine it!
Of course. I try my best to always try before buying shoes
My main concern is the support
for this style i prefer killshots or even super ligas over sambas. sambas have a long tongue and it can sometimes be a little annoying
I sometimes prefer that sometimes as itās easier to adjust
fair enough
Amazing
CLOT adidas gazelles, in an espadrille-esc style
interesting
actually they have more of a samba toecap, but the vogue article I found them in calls them gazelles
I love seeing variants of popular sneaker designs
adidas football trainers have been getting a lot of love recently, some of the high fashion collabs bring cool prints and material choices
I am considering getting a pair of regular sambas because I've wanted a lightweight sneaker and I like Adidas styles
I like sambas too, but personally love the gazelles
the blue pair hits different for me
That is a very nice blue
I do like them but I also like the subtlety of the sambas
lots of samba cws are very subtle I agree
but some fun styling here and there too
just came across these and I think I'm in love
1906 is my favorite NB rn
The pairs that @isaac, 1 vanilla, 1 tea, 1 oat have been posting are beautiful
Gazelles are the ultimate dad shoe/pub trainer, at least in the UK. Iconic webs
I watched a video about feminine footwear trends and it discussed the Clogposite announcement as a real inception point so you were onto something here
Year of the Dragon AF1
Not mad at it
Not a great shoe but it's at least unique and clearly thought over in terms of pattern
The execution is really cool
I think I saw a complex sneakers video talking about Adidas trainers in general in the UK and it was a really interesting watch
Agreed those Action Bronson pairs are something else š„š„
Yeah, it goes back to the 70's and football fans getting them in Europe.
you mean i can keep one color and just throw away all my other 1s?
I think I might pounce on getting a pair of sambas if I see them go on sale, unless there's a better choice of lightweight low-cut sneakers good for ankle/no-show socks?
my go-to low casual sneakers are mexico 66s
Nice, always wanted to try Onisuka Tiger but they are too flat for me I think
Gotcha. Killshots are cool too. Also probably will get some shit for this here but AJ1 lows
AJ1 lows are cool, just depends on the colorblocking
Of my lows the '85 neutral greys probably get the most wear
And possibly my favorite lows colorway
there are lots of cool Jordans they just pump out so many colorways that a lot of them are shite
I think Jordans/Nike are classic and cool but donāt really fit with my sorta style/vibe imho
Iām more Converse and Adidas
Maybe Vans as well?
This is my issues with Jordanās too. It also seems like the good colorways sell quickly / are hard to find while they have tons of bad Js I have no interest in sitting on their site. Just make more of the popular colorways instead of tons of crap ones (I get itās part of the faux scarcity/ hype aspect but still super annoying as a consumer)
Yeah this is on the money. Other brands have done a better job of releasing GR pairs with cohesive colorways. Jordan brand, and Nike itself, do a poor job of this IMO
Yeah I've had to buy several of mine at resale prices and I'm fortunate enough to be in a position to do that. Definitely a lot of unnecessary releases
we need to retvrn to slipper sneakers with that slight tech wear look.
I loved these
Need these. Where are they from?
Kiko Kostadinov
I feel these fit the bill nicely. And their old 3 in 1 boot
What ARE those?
Not my thing personally, but certainly interesting.
I think NB Tokyo studio design 610
Not quite sure how I feel about Susan Alexandra x Vans
Definitely a kids' shoe type of vibe
The idea of a Mary Jane slip on is fun, but the execution ain't quite there for me
Very Kyary Pamyu Pamyu
Only sneakers I want this year are those miu miu 530s
Mainly because idk what happened to those cow print sambas
jp or china exclusives
canāt remember
Time to hit yjp
Really like the Hartcopy product shot
I need to preorder these if possible
Am I losing the plot for thinking these are kinda sick š
Mario shoes
Honestly they're not thaaat far off from the NB miu miu collab lol
I think they're bulkier and leathier for sure
The NB ones practically don't have a midsole it looks like
The disrespect
New Balance and Miuccia Prada ain't crying about it I'm sure
Can you good people help with some sneaker reccs?
I've been trying to find a fuction focused sneaker in a triple black colourway which are in the same vein of Mizuno Wave Mijun or Salomon Odyssey ELMT.
I like both of these models but there's something missing with both of them and i'm not sure what.
Not looking for a Hoka Tor, it's a little too oversized and I'm not looking for anything with large brand logos (think nike check, new balance N, etc)
The Asics x Kiko gel-kiril comes to mind, although not sure how obtainable it is for u secondhand in nz
oof I didnāt realize the resale market was so insane for those
why not a salomon xt model?
there's someting about them that makes me feel like they won;t go with a lot of my yy
also the colourful tongue
Norda Trail Runners are having a bit of a moment. I really dig the subtle patterning around the heel
idk why but I really like the vibe of these Vans Lowland Comfycush
I especially like them in this teal green sorta colour
Is the Bondi L too chonk? https://www.hoka.com/en/gb/outlet/bondi-l/192410908288.html
Bondi L
Bondi L
Idk which I like more, the Vans Lowlands or Adidas Sambas/Gazelles
thoughts on the asics x vivienne westwood gel-kayano 26?
The vans just look like a rip off of dunks
V cool
Fair, but I like this version better than dunks imo
ROA?
Merrell has also been making some neat models as of late
These are two fairly different genres of sneaker to me.
Not full black :/
Thatās fair. Iām trying to decide which vibe to go with for my next sneaker purchase
https://www.axios.com/2024/02/18/trump-sneakers-never-surrender-launch
Other colorways: 1) navy blue, white tongue, extra-long red laces. 2) orange
I hate the term "colorways". I can't believe I just used it
Mmmm i don't like
hell no
Donāt mind the brown ones
Black is ugly though
im definitely not the target audience
They look like they were decorated by an advanced kindergarten class
Damn, these might be the ones!
Hefty price but they look great and seem to review very well online
I do enjoy some of merrellās offerings, not sure if they would fit as well with what I wear.
Yeah š
Want!
Miu miu new balances are like $1,200 :pain:
I'm fuckin with these & the junya snoafers tbh
What are thoughts on these? https://www.hypedc.com/au/products/vans-style-136-decon-vr3-sf-salt-wash-corduroy-mustard-gold-brn?ref=MqOFEC
Fair
How bout low cut converse in uncommon colours?
Idk why the photos arenāt posting correctly
Hell yes
those are some 2000's bapesta colors
I would totally wear those if they were purple and teal.
Missed the drop on these and theyāve been haunting me
These and the Sean wotherspoon gazelles
Curious about large sneakers in all black, I've been thinking about Hoka Cliftons since I know the sizing and I can repurpose them for running, but curious if there is anything cooler you'd recommend
Turns out the way to get me to want chunky sneakers is to make them in blue
I love all the salomon models in black
Have a pair of xt6s that I adore in all black
I've warmed up to my 550s so much
Shit legit hurt to walk in the first two weeks
Now it's just chill
And it's weird to wear my 57/40 bc it feels so soft now and my toes sink in
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What Jordan 1 high would you guys recommend that could go with any outfit?
What sort of colors/tones do most of your outfits consist of?
I'd say many of the OG colors are incredibly versatile, but there are newer ones that also fit the bill.
Although I haven't looked at the resell market recently, I remember AJ1's being pretty expensive, do you have a budget?
A lot of my stuff is black or other muted earthy colors.
Price does play a factor too. I'm not paying $200+ for a pair of sneakers
I'd say as far as resell goes I'd pay like $120 for the right pair.
I was thinking a pair of pollens might flow well with most earthy-colored outfits.
pollens would be a good choice, could also consider a pair of dunk highs since Nike kind of flooded the market with lots of pairs and they're more reasonable priced. I've seen lots of earth toned colors for them too
For ex, the dunk high iowa is similar to the pollens, slightly cheaper? If you prefer AJ1s than go with those obviously, just trying to expand your choice (https://www.flightclub.com/dunk-high-sp-iowa-2020-cz8149-002)
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I think 3's are more versatile for a big ass basketball sneaker.
I owned a pair of the J1 pollens and depending on how loud the rest of your fit is, they can be pretty distracting
I think it doesn't super matter if the AJ1s are loud since you're working with a muted palette to begin with, but if that matters to you that much, maybe like the Palominos or Moon Fossil dunks?
Rookie of the year or heirlooms would look cool too and similar to the pollens, but I agree with Isaac, won't matter too much with a muted palette
Rookie of the Year is an expensive shoe though if you'd like to remain on budget
Actually you're right, I'd skimmed over that detail
Ah yeah my b I wasn't thinking about budget
junya x hoka
these junya collabs have me by the throat this year
Anybody have flower mountain shoes? Been thinking about getting a pair.
My partner has a pair and loves them
Oooohhhhhhhhhhhhh joefreshgoods
I have just enough self control that this isn't posted in #recent-purchases
the suede stripes feels a bit too uncanny valley for me
I wouldn't want a piece of homer to actually be on my sneakers...
Hate to say it, these kinda rock
Uh oh bodehead
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idk i see the vision but they are kinda mid to me
Fuck that imma cop
those are clean
I thought they were a Cortez
For a sec
those astrograbbers are pretty awesome
nice Jibbitz
Yeah those are hard
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What are our thoughts on New Balance 550s?
Personally not a fan but they're cheap and seem pretty popular these days
What sneakers do you recommend for a spring shoe? Iām looking for something new and I was told the 550s were a good choice
NB 550 is a good choice
They're obviously quite chunky, but great if your style fits with that basketball shoe / skater look
I've been warming up to the 550s lately. I think I like it more than the standard chunky NB 99x. It feels to me like a slightly more restrained Air Jordan. I really want these, but couldn't manage to buy them: https://hypebeast.com/2024/3/new-balance-beams-bb550-crazy-navy-release-info
Hypebeast
New Balance Teams Up With BEAMS for BB550 āCrazy Navyā
Tossed in several cool shades of blue.
The 550 is great but new balance is allergic to making a good colorway on their own
Hmm...it looks like the NB x Beams Crazy Navy is available on StockX for $325.
I'm guessing people bought them in Japan and are reselling them?
Sadly resellers are alive and well
Iāve been hearing completely opposite takes on the 550s, some people say theyāre comfortable and others say theyāre the least comfy shoes theyāve had š
taste is subjective & so are feet?
Fwiw I found mine pretty comfy but not as comfy as other nbs
This is what I've heard to be the consensus
550s fucked my shit up for the first two weeks
shit was digging into my toes
now it's pretty chill and i like that it's stiff
i find my 57/40 hard to wear now bc it's so soft
how is sizing on the 550s? The official sizing guide says I'm a 9.5, but I usually find that I size up on sneakers.
Tts
As in whatever you wear in stan smiths
Ime
:thinkies:
Really digging these New Balances. Model is the 610
What top would you guys pair with these and grey joggers?
I got just a plain oversized white T that I figure I can't go wrong with.
I think any neutral color would be fine. At least that's how I wear my stealths
Same grey lace swap and all
How about a black T-shirt with a green and black flannel
hmm yeah I think that's fine
Just saw that Adidas has some corduroy spezials
whoa those are pretty cool
Perfect for my old all cord fit. š¤
I need corduroy socks to wear with these.
What are thoughts on these? Might get them instead of regular sambas or spezials
I think they're cool and personally I'm bored of seeing sambas everywhere so I say go for it
Elevated dress sneakers for the discerning plutocrat. https://robbreport.com/style/menswear/best-leather-sneakers-1235566196/
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i currently have (or have owned at some point) 6 of these haha
I'm glad I missed the CP bandwagon
I saw a pair of baby blue CP Achilles low at a curated vintage store recently
i know they (CP achilles) havent been on-trend in quite some time now but theyre comfy and ive got them in multiple colors (white, ivory, grey, grey suede) and they still get a lot of wear
True, once I started researching them I kept seeing them more. I even saw a few couples wearing sambas together but in different colours
insanely expensive for what they are now though.
I say trying to talk myself out of a pair of yohji boxing boot sneakers ive always wanted
Haha nice. If I'm thinking of the same ones, I've seen the boxing boots as low as 400. The CPs on sale go for mid to low 200s which I don't think is that bad, but also I tend to be a little looser with my money than I probably should be...
Oh, these are the low top ones, retail is like 240 gbp, I've seen a second hand pair for under 60
ahh gotcha. These are really cool!
This colorway looks so clean. But I already got vomeros and gel nyc š
... Looking for killshot alternatives lolol. Requirements are gum sole, navy accent, <$200
#questions-and-advice
Plenty of people have asked questions in this thread. I thought I'd get better recommendations from sneaker people
If you search q&a you'll see some recent posts in the last two months with similar questions, if you don't find some shoe that quite catches your eye we can certainly help out
Just don't want to repeat things people have already said before
I guess I'm bad at searching. I see 0 posts about killshots, 1 post about gum sole but no examples. There are many posts about white sneakers but that scope is wider than what I'm looking for
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Adidas Sambas were this yearās coolest shoes ā until Rishi Sunak go...
It was the sneaker of our age, but thatās all over now
āRishi Sunak roasted after wearing Adidas Sambas to ātry and appear normalā.ā - may be the only good headline I've ever seen from the Daily Mail :xd:
Another reason for me to get Spezials instead of Sambas
How bout Corduroy Spezials
AMM Jordan collabs stay winning
I usually donāt like Jordans but I like those
Doubt theyād be in my size tho
Love it. And the 3 has slowly become my favourite Jordan silhouette
AMM/AJ collabs are cool
In Japan for a couple of weeks and picked up 7 pairs of onitsukas. With the ceased NA operations and favorable exchange rate, considering buying like 20 more pairs to resell in the states to pay off some of these expenses...š¤
How do you like the fit? The lack of cushioning on them annoyed me a lot and I only tried their mexico 66 nippon made edition. These are probably not for everyone. But these are the only sneakers that I will get in yellow cw.
They're one of my favorite sneakers and ive owned a bunch of them over the past 20ish years. The Nippon made ones I actually think have the hardest soles and are the only pairs I've ever needed to break in. The standard ones and sd versions have softer soles and are usually really comfy (at least for me) from the first wear
I've had the outsoles on the standard version of the Mexico 66 wear down in a matter of months with relatively heavy daily use (lots of walking during some business travel in SEA), while my Nippon made ones went through similar use and held up for at least a few years
If you want more cushion you could maybe go up a half size and replace the insole with something a bit more padded?
I could not size up on them. Even going TTS made me feel if my heel was slipping maybe because of lack of heel support. So I just gave up. Right now I am eyeing GSM SD. Hoping it will be a different experience for me.
Seven pairs? Thats you set for a decade
I like shoes lol
same, though Ive cut wayyyy down in the number of pairs I have over the last few years
Haha yeah I've probably sold close to 80 pairs or so over the last couple of years. Problem is I eventually end up buying more...
I have been selling more than buying though, so I'm still downsizing - just really slowly
So so many pairs of Sambas being listed for sale on vinted UK this week :xd: Rishi has ruined them for everyone
Part of my decision to go for Spezials or maybe a pair of Vejas
Could he wear lost and founds next please
You know what I'd love to see that, would piss off the whole other side of the UK
After MONTHS of looking for a comfortable, triple black sneaker for daily commutes I finally settled on the GT-2160
Complex
Nike Is Bring Back Cult Classic Sneakers As Retros
Including the 'Linen' Air Force 1, 'Ultramarine' Air Max 180, and more.
I will definitely be trying for a pair of Linen AF1s
if they dont get snatched up by the bots. the originals are $600+ and im guessing the new release is going to be pretty hyped
Yeah I know but I'm different
i hit up the bode LA store today to check out the nike release
line was around the block
80% hypebeasts trying to resell
Life does not change lol
I like my Adidas sambas. I just wished they had higher production quality and could be resoled.
Nature is healing
have you guys ever heard of flower mountain?
I owned a pair for a couple of months. Pretty comfortable and they have some cool colorways
the colorways i like are all women's and they don't size up enough
unlucky ngl
all the fun pastel ones im into
these are very different shoes, are you buying them because of hype or?
just dont get these
The colour is not the issue with these
The headdress
hah, fair enough
In regards to the original question, its really up to you and how you want to look
just buy some converse imo
Are converse even comfortable?
chuck 70s are pretty comfortable imo
I had this pair of adidas. It was pain getting them on and off. Maybe these are the reason I avoid high shoes
depends on your foot shape, they run slim with a flat profile
I had a pair of leather chucks as mosh pit shoes for the longest time, they were great
I find cons pretty uncomfortable just because they have zero arch support
I have high arch and most flat shoes are very uncomfortable
I find stan smiths and chucks super comfy, I am an absolute freak
What are thoughts on the Samba XLG? https://www.adidas.com.au/samba-xlg-shoes/IE1379.html
Photos of the samba xlg btw
All of the sneakers you've posted are functionally very similar. Just buy the ones you like most.
I was just curious what people thought
Just to have a conversation
Iād make my own decisions separately
sorry, mb - misunderstood!
If I was asking for purchasing advice Iād do it in the proper channel instead of a discussion channel
(Iāve learnt that now haha)
Personally don't like how thick the gum sole is
I agree, if it was maybe 2/3 or half as thick itād be pretty nice
I like these new superstar
Very interesting feel to them
Interesting texture
@GSH (Ben) I feel like the Jack Harlow new balances are something you would wear
These ones
I do like them
I'm too annoyed at comparisons to Jack Harlow I don't know if I'd ever buy em
I love 1906r
Reeboks are so underrated
Iāve always wanted Alien Reeboks
I had a pair! Wore them til they fell apart. Incredible shoe
Noice
they're definitely overdue a re-release
I agree
Reebok is really going out of their comfort zone to add detailings on the shoe
I kinda like it, very nostalgic
Even i want to buy them now
Not quite sure about lilac cw but i like their design and overall muted palette
For some reason they look better to me from that angle. Now I kinda want them too
I must be a sucker for blue shoes.
Its the last pair in my size under retail. I am trying to make up my mind lol
Y'all
This fucking shoe
So good
Ok hear me out. We should bring the Pump back. I want these bad - convince me not to buy them.
That colourway in particular is yelling summer at me
Reminds me of those Powerboat arcade games idk why
Somehow looks better than mexico 66
What model are they?
Adidas kicks / k 74
There's also white cw
They don't seem to be that common
I've been looking at the Gazelle/Spezial/Samba collections as they both popular and iconic
I like gazelle indoor and handball spezial in blue. Very fresh look. Sambas on other hand got boring pretty fast for me
Campus also look interesting. Only sometimes tho
Trying on some off-white leather sneakers
Thinking about picking up a pair of Puma Palermos
Two different Gazelles I currently like
that teal is a cute color
It is a fun colour
Only concern is that it's suede
Its definitely suede
I have red suede gazelles. The suede is beautiful, and hasn't been a problem so far.
How do you take care of them?
Suede care kit with a little brush and eraser
Are suede shoes difficult to maintain?
No
At least, not in my limited experience
Fair
Really depends on your daily walking environment
honestly, the gazelle is the all timer of Adidas low tops
Why so?
Also found these
I love these
The adidas is milking this silhouette at the max now
I think because (at least in Europe) because of it's longevity. It's been consistently worn by a huge amount of people here the same way something like the air force one has in the US, except for far longer
AF1 looks nice only when they are fresh. Pretty bad when they get aged
Found this vomero cw
I love those blue accents š©
Thatās fair. How does the gazelle compare to the handball spezial?
https://adidas.onelink.me/ihha?pid=AppSharePDP&af_dp=adidas%3A%2F%2Fproduct%2FIH4767&af_web_dp=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adidas.com.au%2FIH4767.html
I donāt know if I love them or hate them
oh the packaging is very much like old bapestas
I'm not sure which sneaker brand dropped shoes in this sort of packaging first tbh
CDG foams are back!
Retail is ridiculous as always but I love that shoe
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Are these actually good?
Fire
A collab I would have never expected
double posting in recent purchases, but iām really vibing with this MLB Opening Day inspired PF Flyers i just got
https://www.instagram.com/p/C8CNTpvyvSX/?igsh=MTlxcnd2Y2gzZThqMA==
Coolest shit ever
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Picked up a pair of these beige Palermos the other day, dunno why I chose them over Spezials/Sambas
But I really like them
because you wanted to be āØ different āØ
which
mood
I've considered going for a samba/spezial alternative but I also like Adidas
Cute
True
Looks like cosmic brownies
I like these. Iām also looking for Adidas alternatives.
Arrived today. So much chunkier than I expected.
Oh no
I've just put them on and my big toe is touching the front
RIP
Moo balance
moo balanceā¦.
I'd recommend them then! The palermos look just different enough and they're pretty comfy too
Thoughts on the Onitsukan Tigers? Howās their quality?
i like them
Cool shoes, wild price considering how cheap they used to be
This is AUD for reference
The sd are like 190-210ā¬, the made in Japan a whole 400ā¬ and the regulars 140 here in France (on the onitsuka tiger website)
With barely any sales ever
It's crazy how expensive they are now
I've made like 3 posts here asking for advice as I was going to buy some yet never could get myself to spend so much on a pair of sneakers which could easily be found for half that price a few years ago
I'll just wait a bit to get a coupon or something
I want a silver and white pair they look sick š©
Found this in my collection of random Lego
anyone have a good black sneaker rec? thinking something like the salomon xt-6 as i like the textures and low/highlights of black but would prefer something less popular/on-trend rn
Good deal on MiUSA 993s right now. https://www.newbalance.com/pd/made-in-usa-993/MR993GL-2E-10.html?
just got these for $40, there are some smaller sizes left https://www.joesnewbalanceoutlet.com/pd/rainier/URAINV1-47082.html
New Balance Rainier
I love the rainier silhouette
it's such a great autumnal shoe I feel
totally, they seem like a nice blend of some utility (a bit of rain or a lot of walking) but more lightweight than real boots
pretty sick that they have a Vibram sole too
I litterally saw these online for 50ā¬ earlier today in another color
tempted to get them too they look pretty sweet
nice! iāll post a pic here once i get mine in the mail.
I finally pulled the trigger thanks to a coupon code...
Got a pair of yellow mexico 66 sd coming in the mail :sunglas:
Now all you need is a yellow tracksuit and a katana
they arrived hehe, 6th pair of sneakers in my rotation
the leather feels great
These look so fun but probably impractical https://laced.com.au/collections/adidas/products/adidas-country-og-msilve-brblue-ftwwht-ie4230?variant=44993569554581
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Nice color
I'd love a pair of silver sneakers
Not getting any more sneakers til the end of the year though š
enough already
I'd been looking at these for a while
They look nice too but I relate to the sentiment
Perhaps something more subtle and versatile are these https://www.citybeach.com/au/adidas-samba-adv-shoes/20321300-01.html
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They're Samba ADV which is like the OG but more reinforced and cushioned (primarily for skateboarding)
I don't have any white shoes and have wanted to get Sambas since early this year
thats so #lunarcore
I saw them a bunch on tiktok for the past 6 months, some people pulling off really nice fits with them
Probably surfing off the wales bonner popularity tbh but I think silver sneakers look neat
apparently the leather gets scratched up easily though š¦
IDK I think they'd look good beat up
Anybody try the Samba ADV? Better than the OG?
I think I might go for the ADV then
Thinking to buy thesee
the first in flight are pretty cool
just wait a bit and you'll be able to get them for cheap
all the recent J1s end up at 50% within a few months
saw some of the latest colorways for as low as 70ā¬ lol
no clue tbh havent tried them
although it can probably only be better than regular sambas, these hurt loll
A samba pair I'd been looking at lately was the decon, really nice leather
They wont sell below retail in my country š
Yeah the decon also look nice for a more natural tone look. I just ordered the ADV
was looking on H. Lorenzo and I saw these
kinda gas
oooh
I like the colour of these, especially for work. The neutral colour would make it easy to make outfits on the go without becoming monotone https://www.veja-store.com/en_eu/v-12%20b-mesh%20tent%20white-xd0102814a.html
That's my current issue with my two pants in rotation, navy and black, with all-black Veja
it's too busy for my liking with the unnecessary details , the mesh makes it a lil too athletic and i hate everything in this picture. especially the gray on brown
Thatās fair. I do like the idea of a neutral sneaker tho, maybe not that one
I love the look of these https://www.newbalance.com.au/pd/made-in-uk-1500---iconic-influences/U1500V1-47136.html?dwvar_U1500V1-47136_style=U1500GRK
They are expensive tho
Want.
No experience with the brand but have seen some people wear them out and about and they look pretty sweet
These are back in stock and I'm genuinely tempted š³
Do it
Might
Got a coupon too
Only concern is how fast theyll get scratched up
AMM collabs continue to be so, so pretty
what are some discrete dark sneakers that could be used with chino pants or even suit pants?
What do you mean by discrete?
black common projects
What brand are these? I cant even tell. I'd totally wear those on flat hiking trails
Flower Mountain
I've heard of these paraboots before :happy_thonk:
sir this is the sneaker thread
They're not sneakers? :nooooo:
absolutely not
:why_dissolve:
waiting for Thursday boots to make the para-sneaker :thinkies:
I went on a Reebok shopping spree thanks to that T Mobile deal last week, feeling like I should return a pair and these might get sent back
I haven't seen these ESR ever go on sale so I'm keeping these
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Reebok's Newest Sneaker Collaboration Features 'Sonic The Hedgehog 3'
Reebok is at it again, merging the world of sneakers with the beloved Sonic the Hedgehog universe.
Swarovski air maxes are the hardest thing Nike has dropped in years
Oh shit that's hard :letsfuckinggo:
Ten years too late, hype beasts would have eaten these up
Iām glad theyāre making these after the point in time where hypebeasts wouldāve bought them
The death of sneaker hype meaning people who actually want stuff can get it is a net good
:linkThis:
what should I wear w/ gold toe aj1 low
probably beige or black pants (sweats, cargos, tech pants, etc). depends on your vibe to a degree
if you already own them and are wondering "what should i wear of the things i already own" it's worth making a #questions-and-advice thread with more detail/pics on what you've got
Does anyone know of a sneaker that look like this, but which covers the ankle instead of having this stupid cut? I found this for cheap on aliexpress btw
all black converse hitop?
:linkOMG:
What's the vibe on German Army Trainers? Seems like a lot of hype for a lackluster looking sneaker
What do you think is a non lacklustre trainer?
Theyre a clean silouhette thats more versatile than most
I just think they look kind of cheap, even the like designer ones. They might have been a better option on the surplus market at one time, but now they've become a simulacrum of that.
Well luckily enough no one is forcing you to wear them
They can pry my Johnston Murphy lamb skin sneakers from my cold dead feet
Let's see these JM sneakers
look pretty lackluster to me
These?
I'll see if I have any pics on my phone in a minute, as soon as I find my phone
GAT's if they looked good
Reminds me of adidas sl72 but only fancier
These are way worse than gats big dog
Ok gangster SpongeBob
what are thoooose
The best part is that theyāre a $200 sneaker that I bought for $26 at Nordstrom Rack Last Chance
There's a reason they were $26
Because they were at Last Chance
if they're comfy and you like them then just put them on lmfao
but
you're taking the piss, right
They are like the platonic ideal of a sneaker to me, theyāre plain but theyāre versatile and like a solid and comfy shoe.
I will continue to wear them basic sneakers because I am a basic binch man
that's all well and good but you kinda lose all credibility when you shit on GATs whilst owning and wearing these
I mean how much credibility do I really need? Iām just some guy on the internet
i think what he means is any advice you might give on sneakers might bear less weight to others because of that particular opinion
Advice? Why would anyone want my advice?
eventually people here start giving it
Yeah and thatās fine, Iām just here to have a good time and discuss something I enjoy.
I love my GATs. I find that they add a lot of visual interest to an outfit.
And I think the history behind them is fascinating: https://www.gq.com/story/margiela-sneakers-replica-army-trainers
GQ
These One-of-a-Kind Sneakers Are a Mysterious Piece of Fashion History
Original Margiela German Army Trainers are a true grail.
iām indifferent on them so i have no serious horse in this race
they are pretty cool tho
that was a fun quick read ngl, learned something new
Reebok collabing with Obey. I'm indifferent about the collab but I'm a fan of Reebok these days so I'm happy to see they are trying
https://hypebeast.com/2024/12/obey-reebok-collaboration-collection-release-info
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OBEY Reimagines Three Signature Reebok Sneakers
The duo also crafted a sporty ready-to-wear capsule.
You know what, I change my mind on this, maybe the GATs are kind of cool.
GAT discourse in 2024 :harold:
Im considering getting some (bundeswehr) GATs when these eternal stan smiths of mine finally die
I had bundeswehr GATs before my margielas. Theyāre great but the sizing is weird.
My BWs are on their way to the great shoe rack in the sky and I'm considering springing for some Margiela ones to replace them.
They run pretty slim I'm told
Yup, they don't work for me :nooooo:
Finally liked Cortez š³
I didnāt used to like shoes built like that until I got some New Balance 500ās which kind of have a similar construction
Corteiz definitely know what they're about. The sneaker collabs have been very smart
I'm back to 2009 elementary school