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NAH. 07 MATERIAL WAS FINE, ONLY GRIPE I HAVE WITH MY 07'S WAS THE SHAPE IS INFERIOR TO MY 2000'S ESPECIALLY THE SHORT TONGUE. 2011 SHAPE LOOKS VERY CLOSE TO 2000'S. BUT PLEASE LET THAT TONGUE HAVE REAL 3M AND NOT THE SAME AS THE 2010 FLINTS....Originally Posted by balloonoboy
Buy what you like, but what's the logic behind buying an '07 pair when a) the nubuck used on them is inferior with previous retros b) you can get a brand spanking new pair in august with a slight change in material but built around a better last/shape c) after you've worn them a few times they'll be just as ashy but with prevalent signs of creasing, unless you waterproof them, the material will diminish rather quickly.
The suede may have an aesthetic property that you don't like, but it's the better material of the two (not speaking of quality nubuck, but that travesty they put on the '07s).
Not trying to dissuade you, just wondering your reasoning behind opting for the lesser quality retro.