- Feb 4, 2022
- 1,076
- 2,079
They remind me too much of my shoes I wear at work.
THE OFFICIAL AIR MAX 1 THREAD
- Thread in 'Nike Retro' Thread starter Started by elcerrito91,
- Start date
They remind me too much of my shoes I wear at work.
- Jan 16, 2014
- 2,307
- 2,536
Both pairs of the dunk man pack are copped
- Jun 30, 2016
- 9,616
- 57,302
I don't think so. IMO my kasinas don't fit big, but they feel looser than most 11.5 am1s I've had (which is the only size I've comfortable worn in any am1, had a couple 12s and there was heel slip)
- Jun 8, 2013
- 9,571
- 4,161
Those brown Patta's look just like the maroon ones. WTF.
- Jun 30, 2016
- 9,616
- 57,302
I deadass did not notice they were different shoes for the longest time
- Jul 29, 2020
- 29
- 128
Brought these out today…49ers inspired Pendleton IDs from a few years back.
- Feb 10, 2014
- 5,078
- 12,658
Bro.... I'm still actualizing this maturity lol. Plenty of shoes I almost checked out on, but I know i'll not wear. Left them there for others to enjoy
- Jan 25, 2013
- 477
- 805
Yup, strange they went with that color. Those eventually go below retail.
Kasinas were way better and barely went above retail. The hype is not there for many of these AM1s, so if you want them be patient.
- Dec 27, 2011
- 13,074
- 25,339
Was in NYC this past weekend and stopped by 21 Mercer. Had a good conversation with a few of the old bespoke consultants including a few of the older ones that were in the house.
Shame the program ended so abruptly. They told me before the program ended that new silhouettes were going to be added... Jordan 1 high and low included.
We also had a good discussion about how Nike is currently is losing "the streets" and/or it's core fanbase. The discussion included the removal of programs like bespokes and the scarcity of them NBY program, to the inability to get anything worth owning at retail, the snkrs app, and how rigged everything is. Etc
They're was about 6 guys in on the conversation and it was very interesting. (Interesting to a nerd like me)
Nike will prob never be overtaken as the number 1 brand. But the gap between them and everyone else has narrowed. Nike has always been a company that concerns themselves with the distance between them and everyone else.
They all agreed that the decisions that are important to real sneaker connoisseurs are always made by people at Nike that have no idea of what made the company what it is today. They also all agreed that in 5 or 10 years, at this pace, the landscape will look allot different than it is today... If Nike continues with it's current tactics.
I know this is loosely am1 based at best. But thought I'd share the story with the best thread on NT.
Cheers AM1 family.
Shame the program ended so abruptly. They told me before the program ended that new silhouettes were going to be added... Jordan 1 high and low included.
We also had a good discussion about how Nike is currently is losing "the streets" and/or it's core fanbase. The discussion included the removal of programs like bespokes and the scarcity of them NBY program, to the inability to get anything worth owning at retail, the snkrs app, and how rigged everything is. Etc
They're was about 6 guys in on the conversation and it was very interesting. (Interesting to a nerd like me)
Nike will prob never be overtaken as the number 1 brand. But the gap between them and everyone else has narrowed. Nike has always been a company that concerns themselves with the distance between them and everyone else.
They all agreed that the decisions that are important to real sneaker connoisseurs are always made by people at Nike that have no idea of what made the company what it is today. They also all agreed that in 5 or 10 years, at this pace, the landscape will look allot different than it is today... If Nike continues with it's current tactics.
I know this is loosely am1 based at best. But thought I'd share the story with the best thread on NT.
Cheers AM1 family.
- Dec 29, 2003
- 12,162
- 43,318
As you said, nobody in our lifetime will eclipse Nike. Nobody.
But did anyone bring up who might come close or who is creeping up to them? I'm thinking of the usual suspects but I can't see any of them getting too close.
- Jun 30, 2016
- 9,616
- 57,302
The clientele for bespoke was so niche and small that I can't imagine why it would be worth discontinuing. If they can crank out PEs for sponsored athletes they can make a few bespokes a year IMO.
- Dec 27, 2011
- 13,074
- 25,339
The Oregon insider of the bunch mentioned new balance as the flavor of the month.
However, the real threat is the kids that are valuing slides, Crocs and other no name brand leisure footwear.
You know, the tube socks and slides bunch.
- Dec 27, 2011
- 13,074
- 25,339
Bespoke was a loss leader for sure. Did it bring in revenue? Nah. But it did more for the community and free marketing. Nike ending it may not hurt Nike... But it definitely doesn't help.
The fact that Nike would even debate continuing or discontinuing a program that was so unique is just dumb.
For me personally, Nike has taken 90% of the joy I've had in my life for sneakers and trashed it.
Even though I'll never let sneakers go, I cop 10% of what I used to.
Last edited:
- Jun 14, 2013
- 11,939
- 15,901
word. just picked up the concepts Heavy's for 170 shipped
i'd love if the hype stays low on these new releases
- Jul 20, 2012
- 6,774
- 13,907
I hope so too, I got the monarchs and aqua noise in my crosshairs with grey kasinas right behind em
- Apr 28, 2022
- 915
- 4,332
word. just picked up the concepts Heavy's for 170 shipped
i'd love if the hype stays low on these new releases
11.5 has stayed over 300 shipped since spring.
Still on the hunt. Word to Ethan.
.
- Nov 26, 2014
- 9,542
- 43,139
i think these billion dollar corporations that don't care about anyone will be fine at the end of the day
- Sep 18, 2013
- 1,533
- 3,597
They came, check 'em out!!!
- Dec 11, 2004
- 7,618
- 14,456
What's happening with the toebox & sole wraparound on last pic? Or photo f***** up ?
- Sep 18, 2013
- 1,533
- 3,597
There's actually 2 shoes in that pic, what you're seeing is the second shoe in the background sticking out. The build is good, only problem is a square toebox but it's not the worst.
- Dec 11, 2004
- 7,618
- 14,456
Oh now I see
Nice shoes but not a must have, didn't try to buy them.
Nice shoes but not a must have, didn't try to buy them.
- Apr 2, 2014
- 13,011
- 30,566
.
My feed hadn't updated and it was answered lol....
My feed hadn't updated and it was answered lol....
dblplay1212
Supporter
- May 23, 2016
- 21,437
- 42,126
Any discussion of bringing Bespoke back? I was hoping that was just a Covid thing and it'd come back.
- Dec 27, 2011
- 13,074
- 25,339
No discussions to bring the program back at all bro.
It was interesting to know that the Jordan 1 was on the table to bespoke prior to ending the program though.
So weird that the conversation was about expanding before the pandemic, then cancelling once the pandemic hit.
I feel like the program would still be going if the pandemic didn't hit.
- Dec 27, 2011
- 13,074
- 25,339
Looks good. Only gripe is, if you're gonna do OG color blocking, you should do the og outsole pattern as well.They came, check 'em out!!!
Imo
