Went to the FL closest to me at 2:00pm to grab the Avars....sold out of 9.5. Was like...'you gotta be kidding me.' I always try FL instead of 'online', because I get a discount (Dad was military) and I use FL rewards points to get socks.
Went to HOH about 15mins away and I got the last 9.5. I think it's safe to say 'Mamba Madness' is in full effect right now, at least in my neck of the woods. BTW....my local HOH didn't have that new shirt ('Always Love The Hate') yet. Was hoping to grab that too.
I'm impressed with the Avars. Kinda seem like an HTM-lite to me, with the different laces, the different material on the back heel, the stitched Shozoku, the insole design, and the clear bottom/outsole mixed with the solid bone. I've gotten every GR of the 11 so far with the exception of the Easters, and I would put the Avars in the top 3 (GR) so far, along with the BLs and the White Horses. I'm really looking forward to the other 2 in this pack now.
The Avars are a pleasant consolation prize after a few weeks of mostly Ls (I only scored the FTB Hyperdunks and 8s via SNKRS). Highly recommend these.