- 17,236
- 1,943
- Joined
- Feb 3, 2006
No to the elites, remind me of foot binding
.
Follow along with the video below to see how to install our site as a web app on your home screen.
Note: this_feature_currently_requires_accessing_site_using_safari
Originally Posted by The Connoisseur
I find the lukewarm reaction to the Elites really interesting. It wasn't long ago sneakerheads would flip when a pair of kicks had even a hint of carbon fiber. Now, Nike has found a way to use lots of it very prominently on a shoe, and many dudes aren't that impressed! Maybe CF is finally considered played-out!
I also get the impression some dudes in this thread wanted bolder colours. Fair enough......but after all the wild colourways we've seen in the 9's, what's really left?? An all-yellow pair maybe? Not every shoe can be the Big Bangs. Sometimes less is more. I actually think the detailing on these is completely sick. There's something to be said for clean, classic, refined designs, and that seems to be what they're aiming for here.
As far as the price goes........should a pair of kicks ever cost $250? Of course not! But I understand why they're priced that way. Molding carbon fiber into a shoe's upper is not cheap or easy. And we're not just paying for Nike's materials, but their time. I imagine a pretty big team of designers spent a lot of R & D creating these. And of course, time is money. So Nike wants to recoup that investment.
And there is no way the Elites will sit. Nike wouldn't create enough of them for that to happen. Not for $250. Sneaker hype is at an all-time high right now, so if hardcore heads pass on these, more casual collectors and resellers will be there to scoop them up. Sad, but true.
Sorry for such a long post. I've been lurking on this thread (best thread on NT) for awhile, and I finally couldn't resist putting my two cents on the table.
Originally Posted by anwagbo3000
I wonder how well the Elite's perform on court, for $250.00, I would assume well....
that picture is dope. the shoes look really good too. i wish i had the red laces in mine but ndc didnt send me any. it makes them really pop in this picture.
Originally Posted by BRoOkLyN x KinG
the away elites are kinda like a poor mans Watch The Thrones
Originally Posted by sthebest
my take on what the Lebron 9 Elite will look like
*FIXEDOriginally Posted by sthebest
my take on SHOULD what the Lebron 9 Elite will look like
Originally Posted by memphissfinest
ELITES LOOK GOOD BUT NOT $250 GOOD. IF A SOUTH BEACH, RED CARPET, OR ANY OTHER HOT COLORWAY RELEASES IN THE ELITES THEN I WILL FOR SURE COP A PAIR.
IF NOT, THEN PASS.
Originally Posted by bigsupa
Big Bangs restock on Eastbay...
GS only