Received my pair from FNL (shout out to @tupac003 for the link) and I think they are a solid release! Of course small details such as the OG metallic gold thread on the “8” and red color inside the max unit would have been perfection; however, the tumbled white leather (not as pronounced on the...
Does anyone still have the 2001 Citrus XI low in extended sizing (beyond W-12)? Seems hard to track down the big feet pairs of this classic 833001 181 .
The changes on the medial front-quarter have to come due to structural issues and vent tears via consumer feedback/returns. I really see no other explanation why the whole tooling of the upper and outsole near where the first metatarsal are completely updated from 2014 on...purists are not pleased.
The lower mockup resembles the previous "tuxedo" release and early sample (sans red bottom)...heard perhaps that OG sample may be released as the full-height version by end of next year.
They need to release these on June 5 but 2026 is technically a milestone anniversary (1996).
*quick adjustments to the reference images for clarity of shoe collar, depicts 5 bands on the side of the cordura vs the regular 6 bands on the higher cut pairs and all black carbon fiber vs white/black.
I expect to see shoes-only listings (sellers keeping the case) before the fakes hit…wonder what the price will reflect and how muddy the waters will get when the fakes take hold?