The Sneaker Thread

[dirge]

Okay, there's enough traffic for a lego thread, I figure there's probably enough traffic - and a few users here with enough interest - for a separate sneaker related thread. I've moved all of the Sneaker-related acquisitions here to start things off.

[Rampage]

new shoes :D
http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/6350/pictureor9.jpg

[dirge]

By request (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showpost.php?p=20104&postcount=320), from jaydisc:

http://www.paxeiro.com/newstuff/290408-3.jpg

http://www.paxeiro.com/newstuff/290408-4.jpg

[jaydisc]

Noice. I think you should start a thread containing pics of your shoe collection

[dirge]

That would actually be fun to do. But far too self indulgent!

[Fungal Infection]

Thats actually not a bad looking colour D-man but since I'm going through a white phase at the moment, I'd only get a pair in white - where'd you pick them up from?

[dirge]

Thats actually not a bad looking colour D-man but since I'm going through a white phase at the moment, I'd only get a pair in white - where'd you pick them up from?

eBay (legit seller).

You want white?

http://www.paxeiro.com/sneakers/j5-02_sport_royal.jpg

Picked these up at Footlocker about a year ago.

[roller]

dirge does your cat have a name?

if not may i suggest 'Booboo kitty' or 'nippy' or maybe 'Fruzzles'

[dirge]

She does, actually. It's on the tag thing. Her name is Purry.

[dirge]

http://www.paxeiro.com/newstuff/070508.jpg

Purry doesn't quite match her new shoes. But she likes them all the same :rolleyes:

There's something kinda weird about buying sneakers (these and the Jordan Vs from last week) on eBay, but opening the package and smelling the fresh leather is just awesome!

[dirge]

http://www.paxeiro.com/newstuff/120508-1.jpg

http://www.paxeiro.com/newstuff/120508-2.jpg

Happy Birthday to me (today, not last week!). But man, do I feel broke!

[Pulse]

3 pairs of sneakers in just 5 days?

I bet that wallet must be feeling pretty light at the moment... :D

[dirge]

Very.

I'm disciplined enough that I won't be wearing most of these for a while. Until the hit my savings has taken is repaid.

The white 23s (white and grey today) are the exception - birthday present to myself. But the others will stay in box for a while...

So glad I'm not interested in Animated!

[Tober]

What was the $ damage for the Nemesis color scheme Jordans?




http://www.paxeiro.com/newstuff/120508-2.jpg

Happy Birthday to me (today, not last week!). But man, do I feel broke!

[Tober]

What was the $ damage for the Nemesis color scheme Jordans?




http://www.paxeiro.com/newstuff/120508-2.jpg

Happy Birthday to me (today, not last week!). But man, do I feel broke!

[dirge]

They're "Black/Chambray/Light Graphite", apparently. Which means pale blue and mid grey. Not quite teal, but I love the metaphor, Tober.

They were $280.

[dirge]

They're "Black/Chambray/Light Graphite", apparently. Which means pale blue and mid grey. Not quite teal, but I love the metaphor, Tober.

They were $280.

[Tober]

They're "Black/Chambray/Light Graphite", apparently. Which means pale blue and mid grey. Not quite teal, but I love the metaphor, Tober.

They were $280.

Damn, that's too severe for my shoe budget.:(

[Tober]

They're "Black/Chambray/Light Graphite", apparently. Which means pale blue and mid grey. Not quite teal, but I love the metaphor, Tober.

They were $280.

Damn, that's too severe for my shoe budget.:(

[dirge]

Damn, that's too severe for my shoe budget.:(

Yeah, well this was from a store that sells what you'd call "collectable" sneakers. Although I fully intend on wearing them.

This particular pair wasn't released in Australia as far as I know, but would have been $240 retail. Which is pretty standard for Jordans.

[dirge]

Got My Carmines (pic no longer on the web)

Limited to 100 packs in Australia. I lined up at 6:30 this morning... and considering how awesome the red shoes (known as Carmines) are - and how long I've been waiting for them to be reissued, it was worth it!

[dirge]

I haven't been posting many sneaker acquisitions, and wasn't planning on any more... but I saw these tonight while we were out for Gok's Birthday and couldn't resist one (they had one for each lion):

http://mirror.cliffbee.com/sneakers/pickups/voltrons.jpg

Ignore the label, that's for another forum (which requires tagged pictures).

[dirge]

Something different for me... (straggler from eBay)

http://mirror.cliffbee.com/sneakers/pickups/090708.jpg

[k.wong23]

Got these babies finally!

Alife Saucony Shadow 6000's

Too lazy to take a real photo so here is someone else's :p

http://www.sneakerobsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/alife-saucony-2.jpg

Hey Tiby can you wear that helmet on your actual head? I was looking at it in Myer and wanted to make a Clone Trooper costume:D

[dirge]

Some recent stuff:

http://mirror.cliffbee.com/sneakers/pickups/180808.jpg
http://mirror.cliffbee.com/sneakers/pickups/230808.jpg

Ignore the tags :D

[Kyle]

Some recent stuff:

http://mirror.cliffbee.com/sneakers/pickups/180808.jpg
http://mirror.cliffbee.com/sneakers/pickups/230808.jpg

Ignore the tags :D

What did you do to Purry? :(

[dirge]

Those pics were taken for another forum (hence the tags). They prefer username tags, and "signature" items aren't appreciated there. She'll be back for my TF acquisitions.

[k.wong23]

Nice pickups on the Jordans :)

Got my re-re-release infrareds the other day seeing as I missed out on them in 05...only $162:D

[dirge]

Thanks, k.wong.

Infra-reds? If you're referring to the VIs, they haven't been retroed since 1999... Do you mean Fire Reds?

[k.wong23]

Thanks, k.wong.

Infra-reds? If you're referring to the VIs, they haven't been retroed since 1999... Do you mean Fire Reds?

nah Dirge was referring to AM90's lol, wasn't so keen on the Jordan V Fire-Reds:p

[dirge]

nah Dirge was referring to AM90's lol, wasn't so keen on the Jordan V Fire-Reds:p

Ah. That makes a lot more sense. I didn't realise you were referring to another line.

I tried a pair of the Infrared AM90s the other day... they just don't do it for me - I'm just not a fan of AM in general. I do want those Persian Violet BW's dropping in January, however :o

[k.wong23]

Ah. That makes a lot more sense. I didn't realise you were referring to another line.

I tried a pair of the Infrared AM90s the other day... they just don't do it for me - I'm just not a fan of AM in general. I do want those Persian Violet BW's dropping in January, however :o

Yeah those BW's are damn nice, can't wait to cop them too!

[roller]

Well

my shoe fetish began in 1971, it was summer and i felt like something new, suddenly a flash of light illuminated the air with vibrant colours...

[jacksplatt11]

to those who collect them, what is it about sneakers that interests you enough to want to collect them? to me they're just things on my feet.. although i do have a few pairs of volleys cause they are sweet and cheap

[dirge]

Despite owning numerous pairs, I wouldn't call myself a collector... since I _wear_ all of my sneakers. As for why I have so many, if I like them enough, I buy them (:

[k.wong23]

to those who collect them, what is it about sneakers that interests you enough to want to collect them? to me they're just things on my feet.. although i do have a few pairs of volleys cause they are sweet and cheap

For me sneakers is apart of a culture i follow (bboying aka breakdancing) therefore its about looking 'fresh'. But I also enjoy the vivid colours and the way they look. New sneaker smell also smells nice :D

Thought I would share my collection so dirge doesn't have all the glory :p

http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/1586/sneakers1us6.th.jpg (http://img293.imageshack.us/my.php?image=sneakers1us6.jpg)

http://img389.imageshack.us/img389/2108/sneaker2ku1.th.jpg (http://img389.imageshack.us/my.php?image=sneaker2ku1.jpg)

http://img389.imageshack.us/img389/3322/sneakers3xu6.th.jpg (http://img389.imageshack.us/my.php?image=sneakers3xu6.jpg)

[jacksplatt11]

ahhh ok i get it.. i was assuming that you had huge amounts that were just on display or in storage.. if you wear most or all of them then really its no different to buying new clothes.. i get it now

[dirge]

For someone with 40 or so pairs of basketball boots, I found myself in the rather ironic position of having to buy a pair of sneakers yesterday...

I have a dodgy knee with an old injury that flares up every now and then. Yesterday, I was wearing a pair of shoes with no shock absorption, and had quite a lot of walking in front of me. The right knee sure let me know what it thought of this situation, with each step becoming slowly more painful.

So... without the option of changing into shoes with proper shock absorption, I bit the bullet and bought a pair of Air Max (I'm not really a fan of them, but the Air Soles are all about shock absorption). They did the trick, the pain in my knee pretty much evaporated once I put these on:

http://www.paxeiro.com/newstuff/280808-2.jpg

Two different people in the store commented positively on my choice, which was nice (one I actually knew, the other was a complete stranger), but I was just glad to be able to walk :cool:

[liegeprime]

How much was it dirge? Not much of a shoe buyer, but Im hoping to buy at least 3 good pairs I can use for walking. Also an all black rubber shoes for work

[dirge]

Neil, they were $180. The specific pair I bought are actually limited edition (I was near a store that specialises in those, so yeah...), but you can buy the same model (Air Max 90) for around $180 in Footlocker etc. Less on eBay for more generic release colourways.

[k.wong23]

ahh dirge you bit the bullet and got a pair of infrareds! glad your knee feels better :)

[dirge]

Yeah well, I figured if I was buying Air Max, I may as well get something... "special", even if the colourway isn't special to me.

[dirge]

Picked up a pair of Infrared AM90s for Rampage today. And these Air Jordan Vs for myself:

http://mirror.cliffbee.com/sneakers/pickups/080908.jpg

I have a pair from the last time they released this colour, noticed a crack on the midsole after wearing them on Saturday. Since they're recently rereleased, I grabbed another pair. They're theoreticallyhalf a size too small, but Jordan Vs fit slightly loose, anyway. All good (:

Yes, this is the second pair of these I've picked up recently :D

[roller]

so im this room and the girl comes in with some sneakers and im like

"cho sall'e tr'e mah deah?"

and shes like "Ne"

[Rampage]

Picked up a pair of Infrared AM90s for Rampage today.


and here they are :):D
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii250/X_RAMPAGE_X/infra90.jpg

[Rampage]

these arrived today 1 pair each for me & dirge

camera batteries are dead so the phone is taking pics:(

http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/7757/image001qn2.jpg

[dirge]

Hell yeah! BWs! Can't wait to grab them off ya on Sunday. Even if I get nothing at the fair, I'll be a happy man (:

[dirge]

Picked up the BWs today, (a $3 hat) and some Jordans, which were reduced from $300 to $70:

http://www.paxeiro.com/sneakers/pickups/231108-1.jpg

Thanks Rampage for helping out with the BWs (:

[blackie]

Picked up the BWs today, (a $3 hat) and some Jordans, which were reduced from $300 to $70:

http://www.paxeiro.com/sneakers/pickups/231108-1.jpg

Thanks Rampage for helping out with the BWs (:

$3 for that hat, thats amazing, where from?

[Trailer Park Ninja]

Wow, what about those Jordans reduced from $300 to $70. Nice, where from?

[dirge]

Both the hat & Jordans were from Footlockers in Parramatta. The hat was from the one upstairs in Westfield, the Jordans (last pair) were from the downstairs one. If you can find a Footlocker with Jordan XX2s, they should be $100 - I had a voucher for 30% off.

[Trailer Park Ninja]

Lol, yeah I've been using the same voucher and bought 3 pairs of Jordan shoes. The black & red and white versions of the 6 rings shoe and the black Air Force Jordans. This was at the Footlocker store down the bottom level too.

My workmate thinks I'm nuts and took me down a peg considering the hard time I give her about her girly shoe shopping. I'm not any better :p

[dirge]

TPN, I grabbed these on Friday with F&F discount as well:

http://www.paxeiro.com/sneakers/pickups/211108.jpg

Not really a fan of AM90s, but this colourway just sings to me.

[Wheel-J]

:) Too lazy to create a new thread. Please see attached.

[blackie]

ok time for some advice for you sneaker kids

im looking for a pair of shoes, ive always had typical skate shoes, big and bulky, but im looking for a new pair of shoes.

im a basketballer, so ive already got a plethora of bball shoes.

so im looking for something like the hightop airforce ones, or rebok pumps, or the rebok bb4600's etc

so yeah any idea with pictures would be apreciated :D
oh and places to buy them :P

[dirge]

You're after hightops but don't want basketball shoes? That narrows your options quite a bit. BTW many pumps, along with high AF1s, are basketball shoes anyway.

Sounds like you want something retro... there are heaps of retros out there at the moment. What's important to you?

Weight?
High cut?
Colour?
Fit?
Style?

Throw us some clues, blackie (:

[blackie]

You're after hightops but don't want basketball shoes? That narrows your options quite a bit. BTW many pumps, along with high AF1s, are basketball shoes anyway.

Sounds like you want something retro... there are heaps of retros out there at the moment. What's important to you?

Weight?
High cut?
Colour?
Fit?
Style?

Throw us some clues, blackie (:

yeah wasnt sure what i should include
bball shoes are ok, but im looking more for larger shoes, ie AF1's rather than my nike kobe zoom lite's, so yeah chunkier is better :P

im not worried about weight, althoug something that weighs 4kg per shoe should be avoided :P

looking for high cuts

colour isnt so much of an issue, i like white, but im also liking green, blue and almost everything actually

as for fit im a 11.5 so thats the size, but i like shoes that are looser than they are tighter

and as for style, idk tbqh

[dirge]

Air Pippens? Chunky, fairly heavy. Retro now available now at some Footlockers.

http://www.sneakerfiles.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/nike-air-pippen-sl-mid-1-page.jpg

Converse Weapon? Available at Hype DC.

http://www.sneakerfiles.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/converseweaponmain.jpg

I'm more of a Air Jordan fan, most of them are fairly light & not chunky. The XX1 could work:

http://www.kicksonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/air-jordan-21-xx1-or-xxi-white-varsity-red-metallic-silver-1.jpg

Or V:

http://www.kicksonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/air-jordan-5-v-retro-fire-red-white-fire-red-black-2.jpg

You'd have to hit eBay for these. Beware of fake Vs!

[blackie]

Air Pippens? Chunky, fairly heavy. Retro now available now at some Footlockers.

http://www.sneakerfiles.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/nike-air-pippen-sl-mid-1-page.jpg

Converse Weapon? Available at Hype DC.

http://www.sneakerfiles.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/converseweaponmain.jpg

I'm more of a Air Jordan fan, most of them are fairly light & not chunky. The XX1 could work:

http://www.kicksonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/air-jordan-21-xx1-or-xxi-white-varsity-red-metallic-silver-1.jpg

Or V:

http://www.kicksonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/air-jordan-5-v-retro-fire-red-white-fire-red-black-2.jpg

You'd have to hit eBay for these. Beware of fake Vs!

first and last ones do it for me IMO, as do the colours
sorry to be so annoying but any other ideas?

[blackie]

that and how do i know theyre fakes?
any real telltales?

[dirge]

first and last ones do it for me IMO, as do the colours
sorry to be so annoying but any other ideas?

I'm not a expert outside of Jordans...

It might sound trite, but why not head down to Glue or Hype DC or whatever.. see what's on the shelf?


that and how do i know theyre fakes?
any real telltales?

With the Vs, there are two colourways which you'll find as fakes:

http://www.kicksonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/air-jordan-5-v-retro-fire-red-white-black-fire-red-2.jpg

http://www.sneakerfiles.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/air-jordan-retro-5-blk-met-slvr.jpg

The first of these was recently retroed, the second last year, so there are more real ones out there than bootlegs. General rule of thumb: If the price is too good to be true, be VERY suspicious.

You could always post the link here if you're concerned about an Auction.

BTW here (http://www.kicksonfire.com/what-are-air-jordans/air-jordan-5-v/)'s a link to a complete inventory of Jordan V colourways.

[blackie]

suspect sites?
http://www.nikejordanshoesonsale.com/index.html
http://www.shoesonfoot.com/

fair cheap shoes if they aint

[dirge]

Both look very suspect.

The first one is selling Air Jordan colourways which were never released, and one model which is slated for released well into next year.

The second one is selling Air Jordan IVs at about 5% of their worth. They HAVE to be fakes.

[blackie]

Both look very suspect.

The first one is selling Air Jordan colourways which were never released, and one model which is slated for released well into next year.

The second one is selling Air Jordan IVs at about 5% of their worth. They HAVE to be fakes.

twas what i was thinking
but how could they fake so many different ones
one of them has something like 150 AF1 varients
if i pay through paypal, and they state that their real and theyre not, im protected by buyer protection arnt i? and can we prove theyre fakes if i got them?

[dirge]

Not sure how PayPal protection works.

Here's some legit sites:

www.uptempoair.com
www.citysole.com
www.eastbay.com
www.flightclubny.com

[blackie]

just a little more pricy :P
but is there a way to tell theyre fakes, apart from a lower quality i would assume?

[Rampage]

suspect sites?
http://www.nikejordanshoesonsale.com/index.html
http://www.shoesonfoot.com/

fair cheap shoes if they aint

isn't there a rule about posting KO's:):p

[dirge]

blackie, you might also like these:

http://www.sneakerfiles.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/fireredfusionsole.jpg

Air Jordan Fusion V - a mixture of Air Jordan V and Air Force 1s. I hate them, but yeah, figured I should mention them anyway. Available at Footlockers.

[blackie]

now theyre quite snazzy dirge, i must go to my local footlocker today and have a look

also that site is fakes
the online help told me :P
silly people

so shifty

[dirge]

Today's effort:

http://www.paxeiro.com/sneakers/pickups/201208.jpg

That does me for Air Jordans (unless they do a couple of original colours I don't expect to see). I'm not complaining - quite happy to have Breds (the black ones) and Taxis (the white ones).

There's something very unnatural about getting up at 4am on a weekend... but it was worth it :):):):):):):):)

[iceburn]

dirge...are you shoe crazy? never seen a person with so many shoe acquisitions

[dirge]

Something like that. But yeah, I got all I wanted now (bar one coming out in January).

Plus, remember, I've finished off G1... I'm hardly buying _any_ TFs now.

[turtle boy]

Dirge will be pleased with this little pic I got. This is my other collection. Note. I use most of these. http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff1/turtleboy411/100_5129.jpg

The newets shoe I've got are the whte pare on the end near my foot..

[blackie]

http://www.kicksonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/nike-air-flight-91-retro-31.jpg

saw these today and fell in love with them :)
anyone know where i can get them locally? or am i going to have to get them from overseas?

[dirge]

Hmm... try Hype DC (http://www.hypedc.com/stores.htm).

There are probably independents around that will have them as well, but I can't point you to any independents in Melbourne. k.wong?

[k.wong23]

http://www.kicksonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/nike-air-flight-91-retro-31.jpg

saw these today and fell in love with them :)
anyone know where i can get them locally? or am i going to have to get them from overseas?

in Melbourne as dirge said, you can try HYPE DC i'm sure you have seen em around :)

Also try General Pants.

You can also try Carhartt in Melbourne Central (near T-Bar), Platypus also in Melbourne Central near Elle's ice cream.

Now in little la trobe st (road your RMIT bookstore is in) there is HEIST which has pretty sweet stuff (thats where I scored my B-Bot hoodie) http://www.heiststore.com/

If you are on Chapel St there is Dakota 501 on the corner near the new footlocker (across road from Jam Factory)

Good luck hunting ey

[blackie]

in Melbourne as dirge said, you can try HYPE DC i'm sure you have seen em around :)

Also try General Pants.

You can also try Carhartt in Melbourne Central (near T-Bar), Platypus also in Melbourne Central near Elle's ice cream.

Now in little la trobe st (road your RMIT bookstore is in) there is HEIST which has pretty sweet stuff (thats where I scored my B-Bot hoodie) http://www.heiststore.com/

If you are on Chapel St there is Dakota 501 on the corner near the new footlocker (across road from Jam Factory)

Good luck hunting ey

wow lotsa places for me to go next week :P
i saw these at carhartt, but the pair they had was the last and it wasnt my size :(

im thinking about getting the green version off ebay, cause they seem to be there for 100USD which is ok... the shipping might kill me tho :P

[liegeprime]

dirge...are you shoe crazy? never seen a person with so many shoe acquisitions

You've obviously not met Imelda Marcos :D

[dirge]

Blackie, I saw the flights you pictured - the same colourway - yesterday in a store window in Sydney. So at least that colourway made it here. They were $200.

[Fungal Infection]

Saw these on the Gold Coast along with several other colours and styles of Jordans:

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/Redboost77/jordans1.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/Redboost77/jordans2.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/Redboost77/jordans3.jpg

[dirge]

That looks like a Nike Factory outlet, Sam? The outlet here in Sydney (Auburn) has both pairs of 8s. The middle pair is a fusion... sort of an Air Force 1 with a Jordan twist.

[Fungal Infection]

Yeah, its the Nike Factory Outlet store at the Harbourtown Centre, Biggera Waters. I saw another store in Surfers called One/Three (I think thats the name) that specialises in collector shoes and they had various Jordans ranging from 1 through to the latest styles in various colours and designs. They even had the reissued limited edition Reebok Blacktops from 1991 in a numbered limited edition box - asking price? $499!! And they had carmines for only $599. Makes your getting up at 5am for your pair all the more sane by comparison hey Daz? :p

[dirge]

Sure does. I have two pairs of Carmines, both cost ~$250 each.

DId you buy anything at the Nike store, Sam?

[Fungal Infection]

Only some shirts for myself and a pair of shoes - for my daughter. Had to give her some street cred. :p

[dirge]

Picked these up last week:

http://www.paxeiro.com/sneakers/pickups/hyperdunks.jpg

For whatever reason, none of the Hyperdunks released in Australia worked for me. The new Footlocker in Sydney CBD got a limited run of the All Star Hyperdunks, so I grabbed these while they had my size.

[k.wong23]

http://sneaker.1626.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/nike-air-pegasus-89-light-bone-vivid-blue-black-1.jpg


havnt really been following sneakers or anything but noticed these popping up roun dthe place, i want to cop a pair!! only $160 too, but i think they've been out here for a while now and maybe all 10.5-11's are gone :(

[rampagesss]

Here a old pic of my Jordan collection

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t152/Rampage_017/Random%20Crap/100_1825.jpg

[hungta]

Got a pair of weapons and poorman weapons

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ttMHDgsujT8/Sa6DUdwZkaI/AAAAAAAADbg/IEfTOsZu4KQ/s1600/!!!.jpg

[k.wong23]

nice jordans :)

yess scored a pair of my wanted kicks but the red versions for $100 on sale at Dakota 501 on chapel st ! :D

[Borgeman]

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x24/borgeman/DSC05369-1.jpg

more here

http://otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?p=113047#post113047

:D

George

[Wheel-J]

Awesome! I went to check it at footlocker awhile ago and the lady told me they were sold like 10 minutes last night. Good to know one here was able to grab those pairs!

[autobreadticon]

so want!1! when is the Soundwave coming out, proberly just get one pair odf SW and Megs, forget MISB :o

[Borgeman]

soundwave isnt coming out in australia bread, otherwise id have that one too ;)

George

[autobreadticon]

is it really sold out nationwide?? i haven't enquired but can someone determine whether there will be a reissue :rolleyes:

[dirge]

I doubt we'll see more, bread. This sort of limited sneaker will most likely only be on eBay now.

[Borgeman]

obviously my last shoe purchase was an impulse-with-reason buy, but these i paid for beforehand and got today:

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x24/borgeman/DSC05390.jpg
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x24/borgeman/DSC05391.jpg


again, i got a size 11 on ebay BIN, only to be told they actually dont have 11s only 11.5 (mistake on listing.....pfft), so thats what i got

i needed new bball shoes as mine now are losing grip, and this colourway wasnt released her, and it was a must have for me (much much better than the 3 versions out here)

George

[dirge]

Them durants will sure catch the eye on court, George. Unless you're playing for say Holland (:

[popculturepooka]

Hitting Melbourne in a few weeks and might use the chance to grab some new kicks then.
Sure to be a better spread of store down there compared to Bris.
Any Melbourne sneakerheads able to recommend anything?

[willocrew]

http://www.sneakerfiles.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/nike-transformers-ii-pack-zoom-flight-club-zoom-sharkalaid-1.jpg

http://www.sneakerfiles.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/nike-transformers-ii-pack-zoom-flight-club-zoom-sharkalaid-6.jpg

http://www.sneakerfiles.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/nike-transformers-ii-pack-zoom-flight-club-zoom-sharkalaid-2.jpg

[Bartrim]

Where did you score them from Willowcrew?

[willocrew]

Where did you score them from Willowcrew?

Nah I haven't got those... yet.

Spotted them on a sports forum.

[Borgeman]

i thought id give everyone a sneak preview as to what collection i will be completing:

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x24/borgeman/nike-1.jpg?t=1249907702


oh yeah :cool:

George

[blackie]

snap George you lucky bastard, thats a great win

[Fungal Infection]

In the spirit of TF themed shoes, we have GI Joe themed shoes as well:

Linky (http://www.hisstank.com/gi-joe-news/other-14/pictures-of-limited-edition-cobra-themed-nike-shoes-8851/)

[dirge]

Awesome eBay win, George. Congrats!

Picked these up on Saturday:

http://www.paxeiro.com/sneakers/pickups/080809.jpg

Giving me 3 out of 4 of the original colours of the Jordan III :)

(White Cement will wait until the next time they get rereleased)

[blackie]

sweet handbag you got there mate :P
oh the shoes are ok too i guess

[Vector Prime]

Dirge, you have some cool kicks there mate!

I used to collect bball kicks too for quite awhile but have sold off most of them now... down to about 40 odd pairs MIB or so... lol :D

Still have some Jordans and other signature player sneakers left but most of the other stuff are just regular Nike bball ones (the 'leftovers' as I like to call them from when I did a mass clear out sale!) :p

[dirge]

Glad you like it. I haven't actually posted all of my Kicks here.

Have you held onto anything interesting?

If you're selling more... what size? d:

[Vector Prime]

Most of my sneakers are usually 10.5 or 11 US.

As I said, most of the good stuff's gone, but still have a couple I kept since I liked the look of them and decided to hold onto them (at the time)

I still have the following player signature kicks and the rest are just regular Nike bball stuff:

Jordan VI (White/Navy)
Jordan IX (Grey)
Jordan XI Low (White/Cobalt/Grey)
Jordan XII (Black/White)
Jordan XVII (White/Red)
Zoom Generation One (Wheat)
Air Max CB 94 (White/Navy)

[dirge]

Most of my sneakers are usually 10.5 or 11 US.


Heh. We're the same size. I'm 10.5 but often go for 11!



I still have the following player signature kicks and the rest are just regular Nike bball stuff:

Jordan VI (White/Navy)


These?

http://www.sneakerfiles.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/air-jordan-6-midnight-navy-retro.jpg

I used to have them, but they wore out years ago. I love VIs..



Jordan XVII (White/Red)


I love the look of these. I've never gone to the trouble of tracking down a pair, however.

[Vector Prime]

These?

http://www.sneakerfiles.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/air-jordan-6-midnight-navy-retro.jpg



Yep!

The XVII set me back something like $325 back in the day... didn't really care for the shoe too much, but love the brief (shoe) case they came in! lol :D

[dirge]

Heh, I should try to prize those VIs from you, but I'll hold out for some VIs being released next year.

I never care for fancy sneaker boxes myself - though I do remember the XVII box. If you want to keep the box and sell me the shoes... LMK :D

BTW you coming to Parramatta?

[Vector Prime]

Heh, I should try to prize those VIs from you, but I'll hold out for some VIs being released next year.

I never care for fancy sneaker boxes myself - though I do remember the XVII box. If you want to keep the box and sell me the shoes... LMK :D

BTW you coming to Parramatta?

Email me about the kicks if you're keen since I'm doing a spring clean out of the spare room... gotta try and get rid of all the video games, sneakers, bball cards and memorabilia... lol

Yeah gonna try and make it down there on Sunday... nice n early too... looking for a few things :p

The missus is gonna come to, so that leaves me open to buy stuff without guilt... :D

[dirge]

Snipes, it'd be pretty much the two pairs I highlighted... but I'm not desperate for either pair. I might have a chat to you on Sunday (I don't have email set up on my laptop).

[Vector Prime]

Yeah no probs mate

[Vector Prime]

Dirge, I can't reply to your PM since I'm a newbie and don't have access but PM me your number.

[dirge]

Snipes, I've sent you another PM (:

[Dkaris]

although their not exactly nikes or sneakers, i added a new pair of dr martens to my collection the other day, 14 hole cherry reds =]

[Vector Prime]

although their not exactly nikes or sneakers, i added a new pair of dr martens to my collection the other day, 14 hole cherry reds =]

Ronald McDonald shoes? lol :D (just kidding)

[Dkaris]

um, dr martens are boots, not clown shoes...

[blackie]

skinhead boots ftw

[Vector Prime]

um, dr martens are boots, not clown shoes...

This is all in jest mate and I know they're not clown shoes, but tell me they don't look like something Ronald McDonald would wear:

http://www.britboot.co.uk/AirWair/Classics/CRSM1914ZSmall.jpg

[dirge]

Wrong shade of red :p

[dirge]

Picked these up today:

http://www.paxeiro.com/sneakers/pickups/charcoals/charcoals1.jpg

[Borgeman]

ooh yeah :cool:

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x24/borgeman/DSC05417.jpg

the collection:

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x24/borgeman/DSC05421.jpg
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x24/borgeman/DSC05419.jpg

George

[Rodimus]

it's been years since i got new shoes so i went and got these today

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp36/emmanueltan80/DSCF0206.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp36/emmanueltan80/DSCF0205.jpg

also got these off ebay but are still at the post office

http://i.ebayimg.com/02/%21BVMk11QCGk%7E$%28KGrHgoH-EQEjlLlwfrpBKRQ+QCLU%21%7E%7E_12.JPG


also saw a pair of 6 ring jordans in black red white at footlocker parra today but only in size 8 :(:mad:

[jazzcomp]

Will try to resurrect this thread :)

I've got the Aston Martin Pack of KB.

Can anyone help me find a pair of Adidas Top Ten LT Low Lakers?

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f265/complicated8/shoes/09012010.jpg

[gantz]

Sup thread?!

Just wondering if any of you guys knew the name of the sneaker store located on George Street, sydney I think.

There is a doorway and store is located at the bottom of that underground.

Much appreciated for any help :)

[jazzcomp]

I've only looked at the footlocker and adidas shops in sydney.

Sorry. If they have some exclusives, would certainly look into it. :)

[gantz]

I was there last October and they had some amzing sneakers, pretty sure they were only selling nike though, sucked cos I was beyond broke at the time,
Now Im heading back and have the money, I cant find it :(

Will walk up and down George Street to find it, it was that good!!

[jazzcomp]

Goodluck! I don't really spend time in the city unless there's a shoe that's only being sold there and nowhere else.

[jazzcomp]

Footlocker new releases:
9th October Nike Air Max CB 34
16th October Nike Hyperfuse Quickstrike (2 colours)
23rd October Nike Air Jordan Retro 7 Premio Bin 23,
Nike Hyperdunk 2010 Quickstrike (3 colours),
Nike Air Jordan Retro 2 Black / White
26th October Nike LeBron VIII Black / White / Sport Red
30th October Nike Air Jordan Melo M7 White / Met Silver / Uni Blue,
Nike Air Jordan Retro 2 Quickstrike (3 colours)

[dirge]

Footlocker new releases:
23rd October Nike Air Jordan Retro 7 Premio Bin 23,


As much as I love VIIs, this is one fugly pair. Will likely be limited to Swanston st, mind you.

gantz, sounds like Espionage, which is on Oxford St, not George St (although they have another store on Goulburn St).

[Borgeman]

picked up these two in the last two days - Nike Zoom KD III and Adidas Legacy

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x24/borgeman/SANY0139.jpg

also thought a group shot was a good idea to end the year:

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x24/borgeman/SANY0133.jpg

L-R
Back: Nike Transformer shoes (in boxes), KD1, KD II, Zoom KD III, AF1 Mid 07, Adidas Legacy, Adidas ZX500 Rainbow

Middle: Volleys, Volleys, random AND1 shoe, Nike Uptempo, Adidas ZXZ 123, Adidas All Odds, random shoes

Front: Volleys, Nike Total 90 Shift Indoor, Nike Mercurial Velocity Indoor, Leather shoes x 3.

and some magic

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x24/borgeman/SANY0138.jpg
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x24/borgeman/SANY0137.jpg

George

[Vector Prime]

You must be a K-Durant fan? ;)

[Borgeman]

You must be a K-Durant fan? ;)

A little :P, though his shoes are extremely comfortable and supportive on court, so why mess with a good thing

[Vector Prime]

A little :P, though his shoes are extremely comfortable and supportive on court, so why mess with a good thing

Fair enough... I prefer to rock the Hyperdunk and the Hyperize on the court myself ;)

[Borgeman]

yummy

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x24/borgeman/SANY0259.jpg

still unsure whether to go the yellow laces or red, tho yellow is leading atm...

and a second pair from a mate:

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=240393&l=507e0bc45e&id=100001412680209http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x24/borgeman/SANY0266.jpg

George
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=240393&l=507e0bc45e&id=100001412680209

[Vector Prime]

May I ask why you went with that colourway on the Kobe VI's Borgeman? :confused:

[Borgeman]

May I ask why you went with that colourway on the Kobe VI's Borgeman? :confused:

because it is unreal in person

plus i like colourful shoes, and the only regular release ones in australia atm are the black ones

[Vector Prime]

because it is unreal in person

plus i like colourful shoes, and the only regular release ones in australia atm are the black ones

Fair enough... should have known that you loved colourful shoes looking at pics of your collection ;)

All good dude... I'm a fan of the Black/Del Sol colourway myself ~ I'm the opposite end of the spectrum - prefer sedate colours :p

[blackie]

ew
get hightops like me george

[Borgeman]

Fair enough... should have known that you loved colourful shoes looking at pics of your collection ;)

All good dude... I'm a fan of the Black/Del Sol colourway myself ~ I'm the opposite end of the spectrum - prefer sedate colours :p

see generally (with exceptions) i shy away from mainly black/real dark shoes, as they seem a little lifeless to me. the del sol kobe VI is actually a nice looking shoe, just outdone by the grinchmas one for me, or even this one - http://www.marqueesole.com/php/gra2/product/P_354_1_Kobe-VI-DC-1i.jpg

that being said i do have these on their way from the states:
http://nicekicks.com/files/2009/11/kd2-away-2.jpg
because it only cost me $45 shipped :P

[Vector Prime]

that being said i do have these on their way from the states:
http://nicekicks.com/files/2009/11/kd2-away-2.jpg
because it only cost me $45 shipped :P

KD2's for $45 shipped? :eek:

Bargain!

[dirge]

I can't get into the Kobe VIs - the snakeskin annoys me - but that Grinch colourway is quite nifty.

Some stuff I've picked up recently, including some Kobes:

http://www.paxeiro.com/sneakers/pickups/121010-1.jpg
http://www.paxeiro.com/sneakers/pickups/draft0.jpg
http://www.paxeiro.com/sneakers/pickups/weapons-celtics.jpg
http://www.paxeiro.com/sneakers/pickups/coolgreys.jpg
http://www.paxeiro.com/sneakers/pickups/pistons.jpg
http://www.paxeiro.com/sneakers/pickups/inks-candy.jpg
http://www.paxeiro.com/sneakers/pickups/lakers-orioles.jpg
(yes, he has a new hat!)

[Borgeman]

very nice haul dirge :)

[Vector Prime]

very nice haul dirge :)

+1 :D

I was tempted to grab the cool grey XI's myself only cause they're XI's but didn't end up doing so since I'm not a big fan of the colourway.

[Borgeman]

my latest KD IIs came in the mail yesterday:

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x24/borgeman/SANY0271.jpg

:D

George

[jazzcomp]

Anybody get the retro J13's? anywhere it's still available?

[Borgeman]

Gotta love all star time

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x24/borgeman/SANY0276.jpg
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x24/borgeman/SANY0277.jpg
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x24/borgeman/SANY0282.jpg
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x24/borgeman/SANY0283.jpg

George

[jazzcomp]

Nice! Anybody got source for the retro J13s? Forgot all about it and just saw some big sizes in Parramatta. Looking for a size 9.

[dirge]

Which XIIIs? Blue, White/Red, Black & green? And what size do you want?

[jazzcomp]

Which XIIIs? Blue, White/Red, Black & green? And what size do you want?

Blue/white sz 9 or 8.5.
http://www.kicksonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/air-jordan-13-xiii-retro-flints-french-blue-university-blue-flint-grey-2a.jpg

[dirge]

I'll check the CBD stores for you tomorrow, then.

[jazzcomp]

Thanks, Dirge! :)

[dirge]

Could only find a sz10, dude.

[jazzcomp]

:( - This is the first shoe I bought with my own money when I was in the US. Brings back memories....

Received my PacMan Nike Trainer 1 Red last month from the US. Been waiting for ages for this to arrive.

[Borgeman]

couple more pickups recently - Kobe VI Glass Blues and Dunk '07 Low CL

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x24/borgeman/SANY0291-1.jpg
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x24/borgeman/SANY0292-1.jpg

yum

[jazzcomp]

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f265/complicated8/17032011.jpg

Finally found my size in hurstville :) I was lucky I reserved it. There was another guy trying to find the last pair. They had to check if the sizes matched coz there's a sz on display and they couldn't the other shoe at the back.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f265/complicated8/17032011001.jpg

[jazzcomp]

What are your grails? :)

[Vector Prime]

What are your grails? :)

Space Jam XI's

[jazzcomp]

OG's or retro? I was able to secure the retro thru online store. :)
I value the Aston Martin Pack which i was able to buy in Oz:)

$US300+ vs A$500 is pretty steep though.

How about others?

[jazzcomp]

My grail :)
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f265/complicated8/21032011.jpg

[jazzcomp]

Space Jam XI's
Retro? I ordered them online since I was going on vacation at the time of the last release.

[jazzcomp]

Space Jam XI's


Retro? I ordered them online since I was going on vacation at the time of the last release.

Here's mine. Sorry for the crappy photos. I only use my cellcam.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f265/complicated8/shoes/09112009008.jpg

[jazzcomp]

Can someone help me find these?

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f265/complicated8/shoes/09012010.jpg

[dirge]

jazzcomp, I find it funny that you blocked out your shoe size (what is anyone gunna do with that info? :p ).

My grails _were_ AJ VI Carmines:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2217/2542401511_8ddf7d425d.jpg
(this was the second result in google images)

& VII Hares.
http://aflashyworld.files.wordpress.com/2010/12/air-jordan-7-hare-countdown-pack-retro.jpg
(the third result in google images was of a naked woman wearing these!)

Which both got released in 2008 & I snapped up two pairs of each. Now I'm just itching for VI Sport Blues:

http://77today.com/paj/pb/Air-Jordan-Original-OG-6-%28VI%29-Sport-Blue-White-September-Blue--Black-137-1.jpg

& VI Maroons

http://www.sneakerfiles.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/air-jordan-6-og-maroon.jpg

to be released again. I actually had a pair of Maroons back in the day.

VP: Shoulda lined up with me in 2009 for the Spacejams. I actually managed to get two pairs (although one was for a friend)...

jazzcomp, good to see you got your XIIIs, man. I didn't even realise they got 'em at Hurstville (which is my local Footlocker, not that I usually buy there). Mannys must mean you're pinoy? :)

[jazzcomp]

jazzcomp, I find it funny that you blocked out your shoe size (what is anyone gunna do with that info? :p ).

:) I took that pic awhile back and I guess I wanted to be anonymous that time.



VP: Shoulda lined up with me in 2009 for the Spacejams. I actually managed to get two pairs (although one was for a friend)...

jazzcomp, good to see you got your XIIIs, man. I didn't even realise they got 'em at Hurstville (which is my local Footlocker, not that I usually buy there). Mannys must mean you're pinoy? :)
Did you line up at footlocker for your SJs? Dplayground can reserve a pair at the time - though they've closed shop. That's where I got my first KBIV - white/black/purple.

I want the first MP Trainers and his basketball shoe. But those don't get much love in Oz and gets sold out in an hr from the phils.

I've got the generic asian look but no chinese/japanese/other asian accent.
But yeah, am proud to be one. :)

[Vector Prime]

OG's or retro? I was able to secure the retro thru online store. :)
I value the Aston Martin Pack which i was able to buy in Oz:)

$US300+ vs A$500 is pretty steep though.

How about others?

Either - but my days of collecting kicks are now over so despite them being my holy grail, I'll probably never actively seek them out (or pay more than RRP for them).


jazzcomp, I find it funny that you blocked out your shoe size (what is anyone gunna do with that info? :p ).

Ashamed of small feet perhaps? :p


VP: Shoulda lined up with me in 2009 for the Spacejams. I actually managed to get two pairs (although one was for a friend)...

I've never lined up for kicks before - when I used to collect them and if I really wanted something, the day before launch, I would bribe one of the staff to set aside a pair in my size.

It's amazing what $50 can do ;)

[jazzcomp]

Ashamed of small feet perhaps? :p

I've never lined up for kicks before - when I used to collect them and if I really wanted something, the day before launch, I would bribe one of the staff to set aside a pair in my size.

It's amazing what $50 can do ;)
Haha, VP - Nope :p my size always sold out first. :)
That pic was old enough that when I joined forums I preferred to be anonymous and didn't really interact w/ members.

That staff could get fired. :( It seems like $50 isn't worth it.

[Vector Prime]

af
Haha, VP - Nope :p my size always sold out first. :)
That pic was old enough that when I joined forums I preferred to be anonymous and didn't really interact w/ members.

That staff could get fired. :( It seems like $50 isn't worth it.

Hmm...what size is that? Normally 10, 10.5 and 11 sell out the quickest.

And no, that staff couldn't get fired - not when they're the Manager. ;)

I never even had to get out of the car most of the time... sit outside the Footlocker in Pitt St and would have her bring it out to me in the car :D

[jazzcomp]

Go to the outlets, you'll know what size is that.

Ooh, manager.... Lucky, you. :)

[Vector Prime]

Go to the outlets, you'll know what size is that.

I'm guessing size 9 - great size if that's what you wear - majority of factory samples are in that size ;)

[dirge]

Did you line up at footlocker for your SJs? Dplayground can reserve a pair at the time - though they've closed shop. That's where I got my first KBIV - white/black/purple.


I never bought kicks from Dplayground - just out of my way. Did pick up a hat & some other random stuff though.


Hmm...what size is that? Normally 10, 10.5 and 11 sell out the quickest.


The 10.5 (my size) I agree, but the 11s seem to sell slowly nowadays. The 9/9.5/10.5 seem to sell out I notice.

[Vector Prime]

The 10.5 (my size) I agree, but the 11s seem to sell slowly nowadays. The 9/9.5/10.5 seem to sell out I notice.

Yeah agreed - 11s seem to be shelf warming nowadays - have feet shrunken or something? :p

Picked up a pair of AJ2010's a couple of weeks ago at the Nike outlet in a 10 (with only another pair left on the shelf) but there weren't any 10.5s (my usual size) and there were plenty of 11s still.

[jazzcomp]

How much?

[Vector Prime]

How much?

$180 was the list price but it was during a 30% off sale, so $126 - it's the all black colourway

[dirge]

I like that 2010 colourway the best, but I managed the black/carolina blue (also sz10) during a 40% off - at $108 it was hard to argue!

[Fungal Infection]

Since most of the sneakers in this thread are b-ball based, I'm going to mix it up and add a little "running" flavour.....

My current shoe rack:

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/Redboost77/Shoes/shoes01.jpg

A few select styles:

Adizero F50 Runner
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/Redboost77/Shoes/shoes05.jpg

Fluid Trainer
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/Redboost77/Shoes/shoes14.jpg

Lunarswift
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/Redboost77/Shoes/shoes12.jpg

Climacool Rides
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/Redboost77/Shoes/shoes10.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/Redboost77/Shoes/shoes09.jpg

Free Runs
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/Redboost77/Shoes/shoes08.jpg

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/Redboost77/Shoes/shoes07.jpg

Kayano 16
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/Redboost77/Shoes/shoes11.jpg

1226
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/Redboost77/Shoes/shoes06.jpg

LIFT Racer II
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/Redboost77/Shoes/shoes02.jpg

Rava Bounce
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/Redboost77/Shoes/shoes13.jpg

Supanova Glide 3
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/Redboost77/Shoes/shoes17.jpg

Free Trainer
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/Redboost77/Shoes/shoes18.jpg

And some casual and sports based shoes......

Ryu V
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/Redboost77/Shoes/shoes03.jpg

Driftcat II
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/Redboost77/Shoes/shoes04.jpg

Mercurial Veloci V IC
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/Redboost77/Shoes/shoes15.jpg

And just to add to the b-ball flavour.....

Jordan VI
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/Redboost77/Shoes/shoes16.jpg

[Vector Prime]

Way to mix it up Fungal!

I love Nike Free runners... they're so comfortable. :)

[blackie]

How do you find the free runs? I'm considering getting a pair for when I have to rehab my leg, in the hope it'll build some muscle quicker

[Vector Prime]

How do you find the free runs? I'm considering getting a pair for when I have to rehab my leg, in the hope it'll build some muscle quicker

It's the closest thing to walking around barefoot IMO - I don't go jogging, so I can't really speculate on how effective they are in building your foot/leg muscles - they are comfortable though.

[Fungal Infection]

How do you find the free runs? I'm considering getting a pair for when I have to rehab my leg, in the hope it'll build some muscle quicker

Depends on which Frees you get - there's actually several types based on the stability/comfort you require in your foot. The ones I got are the Free Runs which are awesome in that they don't have a traditional separate tongue like most shoes - its like a sock which just hugs your foot for mad comfort and fit. Its also the most flexible of all the Frees. I also got the Free Trainer which provides support around the ankles (similar to hightops) but the soles, whilst being super flexible aren't quite as soft as the Free Runs. I could give you a whole essay on correct shoe types if you needed it but I can't be arsed! :p

[Vector Prime]

Nike Factory Outlet has 40% off till Sunday (not sure if it's nation-wide, but it's on at the Auburn one in Sydney).

My mate just picked up a pair of Jordan VI 'Lakers Edition' for me for $45! :eek::D

[jazzcomp]

Wow!!!

[Vector Prime]

Wow!!!

I know!

There were only two pairs - my mate grabbed one for him and the last one for me. :D

[jazzcomp]

Only got the hallowed ground low for $66 couldn't find anything else :(
Included a $6 Soccerroo and $12 nike shirts.

[Vector Prime]

Only got the hallowed ground low for $66 couldn't find anything else :(

It also depends on who you know that works there that can put stuff aside out the back for pending upcoming sales (like this one).

Another one of my mates went on Saturday and grabbed a pair of Oreo VI's that he had put on hold a week prior - set him back a whopping $50!

[jazzcomp]

VP, you got to share those contacts :) I remember there were CP3 whites only pair and because it was newer release, it still price at $180 compared to the $120 for the old color releases that were on sale. They wouldn't sell it to me for the other price and the next week it was on sale but my size unfortunately was gone :(

[Vector Prime]

VP, you got to share those contacts :)

I don't know anyone that works there (or any of the other stores) since I don't collect kicks anymore ~ it's my mates who have the contacts since they're still into it.

I just pick them up if I see something I like going cheap or whenever one of my mates lets me know.

[Megatran]

Alright all you sneakerheads. Does anyone know if the Jordan 6 'Infrared 23' will see a release in Australia? It's release date in the USA is 15th Feb, which coincides with the release of the Jordan 6 White/Infrared (which is confirmed for Australia).

http://sneakernews.com/2014/01/27/two-infrared-air-jordan-6-retro-releases-february/

[jazzcomp]

Looks the same from Footlocker
Footlocker release update (http://www.footlocker.com.au/sneaker-central/cat/release-updates/post/FEBreleases-1-2-14/)

Saturday 15th February

Jordan Retro 6 ‘White Infrared’ (white/infrared-black): $219.95^
QS Air Force 1 Comfort Premium ‘All Star Game’ (black/red): $179.95*^
QS Nike Air Up’14 ‘All Star Game’ (university red/black): $179.95*^
QS Nike Flystepper 2k3 Premium ‘All Star Game’ (black/atomic red): $159.95*^
QS Nike Lil Penny Posite ‘All Star Game’ (black/atomic red): $239.95*^

[Trent]

Since I noticed this thread and just got a new pair of shoes, thought I'd share even though its not a sneaker. Excuse the iPhone pic.

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc88/Wrxus/431B7E34-AA81-43A3-A8F3-1707EDEB6360.jpg

Teva Links. Stiff soled mountain biking shoe. They stick to the pedals like poo to a blanket and look spiffy to boot :p

Comfy too :)

[dirge]

Alright all you sneakerheads. Does anyone know if the Jordan 6 'Infrared 23' will see a release in Australia? It's release date in the USA is 15th Feb, which coincides with the release of the Jordan 6 White/Infrared (which is confirmed for Australia).


For Melbourne, Footlocker Swanston St will be getting them on the 15th (along with the more widely available white Infrareds). Not sure about Kicks 101 on Elizabeth St.

[Megatran]

For Melbourne, Footlocker Swanston St will be getting them on the 15th (along with the more widely available white Infrareds). Not sure about Kicks 101 on Elizabeth St.

Ah dammit. I lined up at Footlocker Swanston St a few years back. A fight broke out with some of the guys in line. After witnessing that unsavoury incident, I told my wife (girlfriend at the time) never again will I be spending the wee hours of the night lining up at Footlocker Swanston St.

[jazzcomp]

Air Yeezy sold out in minutes (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1954115-nike-air-yeezy-2-sells-out-in-10-minutes-after-surprise-release?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=programming-national)

[iamirondude]

for the love of god please don't tell my wife that people actively collect sneakers cause then she'll use that as an excuse to buy more shoes.

[jazzcomp]

Haha!!! designer shoes and bags :eek: - sex and the city :confused: ;)

[lancalot]

Air Yeezy sold out in minutes (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1954115-nike-air-yeezy-2-sells-out-in-10-minutes-after-surprise-release?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=programming-national)
man they do look nice.... I like the gold touch



for the love of god please don't tell my wife that people actively collect sneakers cause then she'll use that as an excuse to buy more shoes.

:eek::D:D

[lancalot]

WTF :eek::eek::eek:.... I was just checking on ebay just seeing much scalper are putting it up for ....but this is just beyond belief ! .... and I thought toy scalping was bad...!from $245 to $8000 !!! :eek::D
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/DS-Nike-Air-Yeezy-II-2-Red-October-size-508214-660-Size-11-/331126285948?pt=US_Men_s_Shoes&hash=item4d18aa267c

[dirge]

Never thought much of the Yeezys (1 or 2); they're ugly a$$ Kanye bling designs IMO; but yeah there's a while bunch of hype around them.

[Megatran]

As previously mentioned, this Saturday sees the limited release of the Jordan Retro VI - 'Infrared 23' colourway.

http://sneakerbardetroit.com/2014/01/air-jordan-6-retro-toro-release-info/

Got response from Nike Customer Service for Melbourne stores:

Hi XYZ,

Thank you for your email. The only store in Melbourne that will be stocking the Air Jordan Retro VI style code: 384664-623 are listed below.

FOOT LOCKER SWANSTON STREET
NIKE ONLINE STORE (www.nikestore.com.au)


Looks like I'll be trying my luck online.

[dirge]

Megatran, as I suspected (and indicated via PM) this pair is gunna be very limited in Australia. Best of luck with them Mr XYZ! :D

[Megatran]

Megatran, as I suspected (and indicated via PM) this pair is gunna be very limited in Australia. Best of luck with them Mr XYZ! :D

Let's keep the impending release date just between you & I so that I might remotely get a pair. :p:D

[dirge]

Sure. You, me & every sneaker website!

(Mind you, it's not on Footlocker AU's website at all - yet!)

[jazzcomp]

Kareem tribute from UCLA/Adidas (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1959217-adidas-honors-kareem-abdul-jabbar-with-the-blueprint-crazy-8-shoe?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=programming-national)

[Megatran]

Just rang Footlocker Swanston St (Melbourne). The guy I spoke to reckons there are already 15 people lining up for tomorrow's sneaker releases.

If anyone is chasing a pair of the strictly limited Jordan Retro VI (Infrared 23), according to the guy there are:

4 x Size 8
7 x Size 9
2 x Size 9.5


Sorry, only asked for my sizes.

I've got buckley's chance given I don't knock off work til 5pm.

[jazzcomp]

Gamma Blue :eek: (http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/hurstville/men-s-shoes/jordan-11-blue-gamma/1038776194)

[Megatran]

Gamma Blue :eek: (http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/hurstville/men-s-shoes/jordan-11-blue-gamma/1038776194)

The $400 resell price tag is not unusual. That's basically double the price of retail. It depends on how limited and popular the sneaker is. The old suppply & demand thing.

[jazzcomp]

The $400 resell price tag is not unusual. That's basically double the price of retail. It depends on how limited and popular the sneaker is. The old suppply & demand thing.
I know but I have the space jam release and I paid $330 for that to get delivered to me from online site. But $400 plus cost to meet the person etc.

We always seem to justify why it's expensive here when we can always go somewhere online to get these things for more than retail but less for scalpers/re-sellers.

[Megatran]

Just knocked off work. Rang Footlocker Swanston St and the guy on the other end of the phone said there are around 40+ people lining up. I GIVE UP! :(

[jazzcomp]

Frustrating isn't it? :(

[dirge]

Megatran, I passed by George St on my way home (and was planning to head back in around 8pm) and they're all sold out.

The frustrating part was I can _tell_ that at least half the people lined up are just doing to so resell. I want a pair to wear but I'm not paying what's likely to be $500-600 to one of these guys.

[jazzcomp]

Dirge/megatran - This might help you out for the convenience :) (http://www.vmvinc.com/index.php/nike-air-jordan-vi-retro-infrared-23)

[jazzcomp]

Is it this one? (http://www.vmvinc.com/index.php/nike-air-jordan-vi-retro-white-infrared-2014)

[dirge]

The first one. That site is known for selling fakes, though.

[jazzcomp]

Thought that site is from the legit list :( (sneakerfreaker)

[Megatran]

Megatran, I passed by George St on my way home (and was planning to head back in around 8pm) and they're all sold out.

The frustrating part was I can _tell_ that at least half the people lined up are just doing to so resell. I want a pair to wear but I'm not paying what's likely to be $500-600 to one of these guys.

That is frustrating. Give it 24-48 hours & they'll pop up on eBay. :mad:


Is it this one? (http://www.vmvinc.com/index.php/nike-air-jordan-vi-retro-white-infrared-2014)

Looks like I'll just have to settle for these White Infrareds.


The first one. That site is known for selling fakes, though.

My thoughts exactly.

[dirge]

I'm not against reselling as such; what frustrated me is seeing that those lining up will pretty much sell for 2-3 times retail & experience tells me that a lot of those doing so don't really have any interest in them & are just lining up to make money out of those who do. I'll resell if I'm able to grab a second pair, but usually sell _cheaper_ than what the market is asking so as to help someone out while reducing my own (significant) cost of buying a pair.

Hope you get a pair of the White/Infrareds, Megatran. I'm passing, but got them back in 2010. They should be easy enough to grab; many stores are getting them. I ended up buying a pair of the Infrared 10s tonight; they've been in stores for a few weeks & I like them but passed as I was keeping the $ for the 6s...

The best legit online store for sneakers is RMK in Hong Kong; they've already sold out of pre-orders.

[Megatran]

Been lining up since 5am at my local Footlocker. There's probably about 20 or so people here. Looks like I'll be getting a pair of the White Infrareds in my size.:)

[dirge]

Enjoy, man (:

Will you be after the Carmines in May?

[Megatran]

Oh hell yeah! And Sport Blue.

But hanging out for Black Infrared, which I hope will be confirmed for Black Friday. Did I mention I'm after the Maroons too (if they get released).

[dirge]

The Sport Blues are more or less confirmed; but there's no date. It's likely to be June-Sept - rumour is northern summer. The Maroons have seen some conjecture & rumour, haven't heard a thing about the Black Infrareds. October could make sense though.

I've got the Black IRs, but the Sport Blues & especially the Maroons (which I had as a kid) I'm after. After last night's disappointment I've already decided I'll just take annual leave on the Friday before those two drop; just in case they end up being stupid limited. They're the last two I've been hanging out for.

[jazzcomp]

The best legit online store for sneakers is RMK in Hong Kong; they've already sold out of pre-orders.
Good thing, I got my SJ 11 from rmkstore. Just saw the you tube Vids & threads. Damn these are expensive fakes. Had to check coz they're DS. :)

Apologies, i didnt know vmv sells fakes & havent checked those threads for a while.

[jazzcomp]

Did you guys get gamma blue? I was away & heard that they were raffled to buy instead of lining up in the US.

[Megatran]

If you're referring to Jordan XI Gamma Blue that was released on 21st December last year (going by memory), I gave it a miss. I think these were pretty much readily available here in many of the Footlocker stores.

I'm only interested in Jordan IV, V & VI. An emotional attachment to my teenage years.

[jazzcomp]

If you're referring to Jordan XI Gamma Blue that was released on 21st December last year (going by memory), I gave it a miss. I think these were pretty much readily available here in many of the Footlocker stores.

I'm only interested in Jordan IV, V & VI. An emotional attachment to my teenage years.
Yes, I heard that nike stores here also sold the gamma blues.
For me, it's the XI and XIII :)

[dirge]

I was able to pick up the Gammas at FL; also got a pair for the missus.

Managed a red pair for her today also, even though I wasn't able to get a pair. She'll likely keep it dead stock, so yeah I sorta have a pair on ice. Not sure I wanna bother with tracking down a pair myself at resale prices. We passed on the white IRs as I got them in 2010 & my wife wasn't after those herself either.

For me it's VI, VII & to a slightly lesser extent V & XI. I have most models but those four make up the bulk of my kicks.

Megatran, you scored 8.5/9 White IRs today?

[jazzcomp]

Are there still any gamma blues? Thought they 'd be very limited?

[Megatran]

Megatran, you scored 8.5/9 White IRs today?

Picked up a size 8. I'd need double socks to fit into a 9. My local FL never seem to stock size 8.5 for some reason.

So .... It's a 3 month wait til the next Jordan VI colourway gets released. Time to save up! :D

[dirge]

The Gammas were actually quite numerous, jazzcomp, but they're all sold out now.

Yes a 3 month wait. Gives you time to stash for the Carmines. I've actually saved the $$ over the years for the Maroons & Sport Blues.

Nike Australia rarely stocks 8.5 for some reason. They get them, but in low numbers., Much lower than the demand for them anyway. They also avoid 12.5 (which is even less common) but then the demand is very low.

[jazzcomp]

Anyone got the powder blues last weekend?

[Megatran]

Passed on the Powder Blues. Jordan X don't interest me.

[dirge]

Yeah I picked up the Xs. While I'm not a huge fan of Xs, it's a really nice colourway. My wife got a pair too, & used a birthday voucher to get 'em cheap.

BTW I also managed to hunt down a pair of VIs (from Melbourne as it happens). Wasn't cheap but yeah well life is short... and there's nothing else on the horizon for me until at least June.

[Megatran]

^ Hey Dirge, are you referring to the Infrared 23?

[dirge]

I sure am.

I figured, "I have another kidney anyway..."

[jazzcomp]

How much are those?

Anyone here have the titanium 23's?

[Megatran]

I sure am.

I figured, "I have another kidney anyway..."

You don't need a kidney to survive. There are dialysis machines. :p

[dirge]

You don't need a kidney to survive. There are dialysis machines. :p

It's hard to rock Jordans in the ward though. And the hospital gown just doesn't go with them.

jazzcomp, I don't think the titaniums were actually released here. I knew a guy who managed to score a (free!) pair at a nike conference back in 2008. They were even his size...

[jazzcomp]

It's hard to rock Jordans in the ward though. And the hospital gown just doesn't go with them.

jazzcomp, I don't think the titaniums were actually released here. I knew a guy who managed to score a (free!) pair at a nike conference back in 2008. They were even his size...
Just interesting that it's the most expensive.

Is this right? Exclusives in WA and VIC onlyMarch 15 release (http://www.footlocker.com.au/sneaker-central/cat/release-updates/post/releases-15-3-14/)

I'm not buying.

[dirge]

Yeah for the limited stuff Footlocker distribute to Murray St then Swanston St then Big George. Then Brisbane & Adelaide.

Strikes me as stupid that both Jordan Futures are released in both those stores & not George St, but that's how they're doing it.

Nike stores may well get some Jordan Futures. Not a shoe that interests me so I've not checked. The AJ1KOs also fail to capture my imagination but may also turn up at Nike stores. The rivals pack isn't listed as a footlocker exclusive so it may turn up at Nike / Kickz101 in Melbourne.

[Megatran]

Every time there is a new post on this thread I'm hoping its news that Nike will bring forward the release of the AJ6 Carmines. But no ....... Looks like I'll have to kill time from now til May.

[Megatran]

Just in case you missed last month's release of the AJ6 White Infrared, FootLocker (http://www.footlocker.com.au/sneaker-central/release-calendar/) will be re-releasing it this Saturday 29th March.

[jazzcomp]

Bought a pair of Deuce shoes (last pair/chuck taylor converse style) and didn't notice that one is yellowed (from being on display) and the other is bone white (soles, shoelaces and white parts).

It feels weird when I look at them. :confused:

[jazzcomp]

I didn't know there were Foamposite Yeezy's?

That and Kobe's IX Elite is at George St tomorrow.
http://www.footlocker.com.au/sneaker-central/cat/release-updates/post/releases-1819-4-14/

How well do these fit? Half-size bigger than normal.

Anyone getting these? May ask a favor if so?

[dirge]

Yeah Nike has lost Kanye from their stable so they're doing a Yeezy inspired Foamposite. To try cash in the now ended association!

Foams fit fairly true to size, although they mould to the foot over time (that's the whole idea of the foamposite material) which gives some room to adjust if you go up or down 1/2 a size.

I'm not planning on getting them, but there are queues already; George St was more or less sold out at noon (I know a guy there in line...).

What's the favour, jazzcomp?

[jazzcomp]

Thanks! I was asking about the fit of kobe ix elites as well.

Hey dirge, I was thinking about tomorrow. If someone was going to george st for the kobe elites, I'd ask someone could grab me a pair. Maybe a 9.5 or 9? Is there a line for tomorrow already? :eek: If there is, might as well forget it.

[jazzcomp]

and wasn't able to get a pair :(

Next CW of Kobe IX elite Unleashed is wolf grey/purple? I tried google and couldn't find the wolf grey/purple.

[dirge]

I feel you jazzcomp.

The line ups for these limited releases is getting silly; especially if you're smaller than a size 10. Dudes are lining up 24 hours + nowadays. Personally, I care not for exclusivity; I'd rather just buy one of millions of the shoes I like the look of. Re the next Kobes; check your SMS (:

[jazzcomp]

Thanks, dirge. :)