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I see UB's and NMD's quite a bit in Denver. Maybe less lately, with the colder weather. Not typically hype models either. I've seen a lot of 3.0 and 4.0's, in random colors.
I think a vast majority of Americans would not even consider paying $180-200 for a pair of sneakers. Like, unfathomable. I got a buddy into New Balances which he likes, and when I showed him the 350 Sesames he was like - hell yea! Then I told him they'll be $220, and he was like "wtf no way". And its not like he's a broke boi- he owns his own house, moved into management from a tradesman, gets a company vehicle, etc.
I've seen similar for nice dress shoes. At my buddy's wedding, I told people what I paid for my Allen Edmonds and half of them were stunned. You pay more than $70 for dress shoes?!?! I then explained to them that they are goodyear welted, recraftable, made in USA, etc.... but they still were like "yea, no thanks. I can get a pair from Kohls or Macy's for $60, then throw them out when I need another pair."
I think a vast majority of Americans would not even consider paying $180-200 for a pair of sneakers. Like, unfathomable. I got a buddy into New Balances which he likes, and when I showed him the 350 Sesames he was like - hell yea! Then I told him they'll be $220, and he was like "wtf no way". And its not like he's a broke boi- he owns his own house, moved into management from a tradesman, gets a company vehicle, etc.
I've seen similar for nice dress shoes. At my buddy's wedding, I told people what I paid for my Allen Edmonds and half of them were stunned. You pay more than $70 for dress shoes?!?! I then explained to them that they are goodyear welted, recraftable, made in USA, etc.... but they still were like "yea, no thanks. I can get a pair from Kohls or Macy's for $60, then throw them out when I need another pair."