I think it works like this, dude lists the preorder for a certain (usually realistic, reasonable) price, takes and try's to get as many pairs as he can with all the preorder money, refunds all the preorder money to original buyers, re-lists the shoes for a higher price.
998's pretty much won't crease at all without those sneaker shields things so if you don't want to sacrifice comfort, you don't need those at all. None of my 998's have any bad looking creases. @southwesthouston
C-Notes are perfect, love that shoe. Went to the NB factory outlet earlier, didn't find much as far as footwear but did pick up a pretty cool NB hat and some NB socks. Also bought my girl some grey 990's, they are pretty adorable in a women's size 5 1/2 I must say. Was hoping the outlet would...
Those are sick! Footlocker EU always gets great stuff. Tons of good Huaraches and Asics among others, I need to start having my cousin in Netherlands pick me up shoes and send them over.
If I were you I'd probably bite the rope on the $122, I mean you could maybe find a pair for $90 but then again I am the type that will pay the extra $20 to get it now. Plus that particular shoe is worth $122 to me, definitely.