I don’t even bother trying at the boutiques. They back door to their people and the general public never have a chance. I was all about SNKRS until I struck out on every release last week.
Resell is currently ~$650 for a sz10. I can't ever justify to myself paying that much for a pair of shoes. Bus ticket was $30. Time is the only thing that I'm losing out on but the experience of just making a random trip like this is worth it.
I got called yesterday to pick up at the 34th street levi store. They gave me the option to pick up today or tomorrow. Currently inroute from D.C. to pick up.