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When you get older you worry about those things. Back in the day I wore no heat or anything over $60, just played ball without worry about anything.
ADIDAS BBall Boost Thread - BYW, Crazy Explosive & Crazy Light & OTHER BBALL ADJACENT SNEAKERS
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- Dec 13, 2004
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I used to play ball in running shoes back in middle school/high school.
Now, if I wear the wrong cushioning then my knees would kill me for a week.
:x i feel old
Now, if I wear the wrong cushioning then my knees would kill me for a week.
:x i feel old
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Agreed with all the above. Plus having some money now as compared to being a young kid (I'm 30) i find it fun to compare different tech and shoes. Added bonus.
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Same with me! A couple of years ago I got in really good shape and started playing in every new sneaker that came out —my knees paid for it :/. Now I HAVE TO stick with what works. The good thing is that there's something for everyone lol.I used to play ball in running shoes back in middle school/high school.
Now, if I wear the wrong cushioning then my knees would kill me for a week.
i feel old
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the all whites are holding up great 0 complaints!!
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I feel like the consumer is just spoiled with so many options now, back in the day you bought shoes because you liked the way they looked, tech in shoes didnt really become a big thing the shoe game until id have to say the 11 hoop wise, that was the first shoe where people started experimenting with a more flexble midsole
Prior to that you went from canvas style chucks to leathered out addidas converse and nikes then as time went on materials got cheaper walking gate tech picked up the importance of ventilation and a bunch of other things
Not to mention back then we were young and nimble nowadays careers are lasting longer and people are able to play much better because of these options.
also alot of times you would buy a shoe feel great then problems would arise like the shox that richard jefferson wore where the rear would cut into you achilles for example
just my .02
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I have to wait until sunday to get my hands on these xeno's I kept asking about them but no one would answer.
Funny how Xeno has gone under the radar but when hardens drop everybody looking
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I feel like this initial comfort issue was really a problem when they first dropped lunar foam in the Hyperdunk 08. Felt so nice just trying them on and walking around. Overall though, just an awful shoe in terms of durability and I'm not surprised to see outlet updates with stores selling them for like $50 right now.
This is something to be wary of. Same thing happened to me with the Kobe 2 sheath. I feel like they overcompensated in that achilles area because the Kobe I was so loose there. They made that area way too firm and way too high, and that shoe became unplayable for me.
I feel like this initial comfort issue was really a problem when they first dropped lunar foam in the Hyperdunk 08. Felt so nice just trying them on and walking around. Overall though, just an awful shoe in terms of durability and I'm not surprised to see outlet updates with stores selling them for like $50 right now.
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Same, I used to wait until back to school week for tax free weekend when I'd get my school shoes for the year, and then black friday when I'd the whatever last year's signature model was available at the outlet. Now I'm spoiled...
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Really wish CE were available where I live. Can't decide between 11.5/12 Sizing help anyone??
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TTS for me
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Check your local Adidas outlets. Just got back from a Vegas trip and the South outlet had 50% off red tag items.
FSR of D Lillard 2's in all black for $35 and scattered sizes of Wiggins Home CE for $45, prices before tax. Totally caved on the Wiggins CE. Wasn't really into this model or that colorway, but I couldn't say no to that damn price.
FSR of D Lillard 2's in all black for $35 and scattered sizes of Wiggins Home CE for $45, prices before tax. Totally caved on the Wiggins CE. Wasn't really into this model or that colorway, but I couldn't say no to that damn price.
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wow, that's surprising since the Adidas outlets around here are terrible, even their nice boost runners are retail most of the time
gon' try give them a call tomorrow
gon' try give them a call tomorrow
midnitegreen
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TTS for me as well
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TTS, but wish i had tried on a half size down. They're not narrow and I had an extra .5 inches of toe space. ADC has a great return policy though, YMMV but I got a refund as soon as i dropped my shoes off at UPS lol
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Yeah it's the first time they refunded so quick. If we had to wait until they got the shoes back it would take awhile. Guess it's better this way because it'll take double amount of time because of the holidays.
Hope the CE lows come out soon because these PK mids are almost gone.
Hope the CE lows come out soon because these PK mids are almost gone.
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Yeah I'm in SoCal and the local outlet at Citadel had almost no basketball shoes a week or two ago. That was unusual because they usually have at least one wall. They did have a good amount of Boost runners on discount.
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just called camarillo and they do have the sale but no Lillard 2s
probably still have a shelve full of Lillard1s for $30 that no one wants to touch with a 10 foot pole
probably still have a shelve full of Lillard1s for $30 that no one wants to touch with a 10 foot pole
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So ever since my Rose 6 Boost got firm I decided I just have to get new shoes. I have the 2k4 and the traction is kinda wearing on then from playing on a carpet court. I have question for those who have exerperienced all of the following shoes:
Rose 5
Crazy 1
Which shoe has better impact protection, bounce and responsiveness, and longevity? The Crazy 1 foam felt surprisingly bouncy and good. The Rose 5 felt good as well, and actually more secure than my Rose 6s did (wider base and small outrigger). Both are priced around 55 bucks at the Foot Locker outlet.
Currently playing in my Black Ice Mid, but the Micro G is pretty firm lol
Rose 5
Crazy 1
Which shoe has better impact protection, bounce and responsiveness, and longevity? The Crazy 1 foam felt surprisingly bouncy and good. The Rose 5 felt good as well, and actually more secure than my Rose 6s did (wider base and small outrigger). Both are priced around 55 bucks at the Foot Locker outlet.
Currently playing in my Black Ice Mid, but the Micro G is pretty firm lol
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What is a carpet floor? Never heard of it.
I've played in rubber tiles and that court is pretty cool and traction is almost always good but a carpet court?
I've played in rubber tiles and that court is pretty cool and traction is almost always good but a carpet court?
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Played on a carpet floor in high school
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We play inside a church, which I guess isn't carpet but it's not regular wood court. It is like a carpet cloth but not actually carpet (if that makes sense). It's hard carpet (not like a house carpet), but rather like a tile floor covered with smooth carpet.
Kinda hard to explain...
Kinda hard to explain...
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Just grabbed the Swaggy P white CE from Adidas on Broadway. Can't stand that mofo but I love the all white. Can't wait to try these.
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I'm finding the Harden boost a little too firm and it seems to be related to the stiff strobel over the boost. The Hardens have a small hole in the stobel board in the heel area. When I push on the boost it feels way better than when I push on the other areas with the stobel on top. I'm seriously tempted to cut a bigger hole in the heel and then cut a hole in the forefoot to get more access to the boost. Anyone tried this yet in any of the adidas boost shoes? Don't the CE's have no strobel board or minimal strobel?
