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Grey 990s, ohhhh Lawd. Skipped the 1600s. Not a fan of the color.
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same here and not for $190, maybe if it was cheaper, lol.Don't see the appeal in those 1600s, but that's a really good 1st post!
Better be made in USA or UK for that pricesame here and not for $190, maybe if it was cheaper, lol.
st alfreds still has an 8.5 left as of now for 175was it just me...or did it seem like they only had 1 pair in each size?
i tried for an 8 at first, and when that was already in someone else's cart, the 8.5, but someone also beat me to it...
st alfreds still has an 8.5 left as of now for 175
people drop 200+ for J's..190 aint bad cuz you already know quality it gonna be on point
Two wrongs don't make a right
That mentality is what causes brands to raise their retail price imoHow is it a wrong? I personally don't have a problem dropping that much on quality materials
How is it a wrong? I personally don't have a problem dropping that much on quality materials
I have no issue with that, but we both know this isn't the case most of the time. These shops are charging extra because they can. A Norse Projects 1500 is not $40 better than a GR UK 1500 and the same goes for Oshman 1600s vs GR's. If I'm paying more, I'd hope there was an upgrade. $40-$50 extra on an asics collab takes you from the material you find on pool tables to premium pig skin suedes. $40-50 extra on a New Balance collab gets you the same materials, but a new color you can't get on newbalance.com. I'm not saying don't buy the shoes, or start some boycott, but let's not rationalize the purchase by saying its the materials. Everyone knows it's for exclusivity, because the materials on the $150 new balance are the same as the $200 one. This is no shot at you because I'm guilty of it too. $40 isn't going to make me miss a release I really want, but that doesn't mean it's "right". It just is what it is.
yeah but even "regular" NB's have better quality then the rare jordans, and the asic collabo's.I have no issue with that, but we both know this isn't the case most of the time. These shops are charging extra because they can. A Norse Projects 1500 is not $40 better than a GR UK 1500 and the same goes for Oshman 1600s vs GR's. If I'm paying more, I'd hope there was an upgrade. $40-$50 extra on an asics collab takes you from the material you find on pool tables to premium pig skin suedes. $40-50 extra on a New Balance collab gets you the same materials, but a new color you can't get on newbalance.com. I'm not saying don't buy the shoes, or start some boycott, but let's not rationalize the purchase by saying its the materials. Everyone knows it's for exclusivity, because the materials on the $150 new balance are the same as the $200 one. This is no shot at you because I'm guilty of it too. $40 isn't going to make me miss a release I really want, but that doesn't mean it's "right". It just is what it is.
if you want something close the C-NOTE quality, go scoop some up some 1300's. As far as the SEALS, call me crazy. I loved the shoes, but quality and materials were nothing special.. As far as I know they were made in asia NB's. Ill have to check the tag later.I dunno. I have not seen any GRs with materials like the two most recent Concepts drops. Or even the Seals for that matter. Can't speak on many other collabs.
I dunno. I have not seen any GRs with materials like the two most recent Concepts drops. Or even the Seals for that matter. Can't speak on many other collabs.
ok and we're supposed to stop this how? the price is always going to be driven up over time, esp with collabs no one had an issue dropping 200+ship on mints and paying 300+ resellThat mentality is what causes brands to raise their retail price imo
yea understood. I stopped by NB NYC today and they were still that expensive, so its not shops that are boosting up the prices just cuz. some do that im sure, but when a collab is done lets say on Norse's end, theyre paying for all those pairs at wholesale, they make little to no money on these projects, theyre just marketing tools. so they have to drive up the price to make some kinda profit.I have no issue with that, but we both know this isn't the case most of the time. These shops are charging extra because they can. A Norse Projects 1500 is not $40 better than a GR UK 1500 and the same goes for Oshman 1600s vs GR's. If I'm paying more, I'd hope there was an upgrade. $40-$50 extra on an asics collab takes you from the material you find on pool tables to premium pig skin suedes. $40-50 extra on a New Balance collab gets you the same materials, but a new color you can't get on newbalance.com. I'm not saying don't buy the shoes, or start some boycott, but let's not rationalize the purchase by saying its the materials. Everyone knows it's for exclusivity, because the materials on the $150 new balance are the same as the $200 one. This is no shot at you because I'm guilty of it too. $40 isn't going to make me miss a release I really want, but that doesn't mean it's "right". It just is what it is.
ok and we're supposed to stop this how? the price is always going to be driven up over time, esp with collabs no one had an issue dropping 200+ship on mints and paying 300+ resell
its just how it is now a days, gotta adjust to the times
yea understood. I stopped by NB NYC today and they were still that expensive, so its not shops that are boosting up the prices just cuz. some do that im sure, but when a collab is done lets say on Norse's end, theyre paying for all those pairs at wholesale, they make little to no money on these projects, theyre just marketing tools. so they have to drive up the price to make some kinda profit.
i was never a big fan of 1500s, but you should get them! its by far the shoe i wear the most at the moment, since fall is kicking in here in germany! you cant go wrong, even for that price!am I ever going to find those brown norse projects for a decent price, $200 retail is just crazy to me but they're so dope
Lmao go get yourself some us made new balance then let me know if the quality is not up to par.I dunno. I have not seen any GRs with materials like the two most recent Concepts drops. Or even the Seals for that matter. Can't speak on many other collabs.
Lmao go get yourself some us made new balance then let me know if the quality is not up to par.
ok and we're supposed to stop this how? the price is always going to be driven up over time, esp with collabs no one had an issue dropping 200+ship on mints and paying 300+ resell
its just how it is now a days, gotta adjust to the times
yea understood. I stopped by NB NYC today and they were still that expensive, so its not shops that are boosting up the prices just cuz. some do that im sure, but when a collab is done lets say on Norse's end, theyre paying for all those pairs at wholesale, they make little to no money on these projects, theyre just marketing tools. so they have to drive up the price to make some kinda profit.