More detailed pics@ the-toe-box.com
Polymorph
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Posted @ 28.11.2011 - 05:01PM
Member since 05.09.2011
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Posted @ 28.11.2011 - 05:01PM
Member since 05.09.2011
ron2231
CREPE CITY
Posted @ 28.11.2011 - 05:24PM
Member since 16.10.2003
CREPE CITY
Posted @ 28.11.2011 - 05:24PM
Member since 16.10.2003
“www.crepe-city.co.uk // www.kicksxchange.co.uk”
next step will be shoes with pre-crumbled midsoles and cracked paint, just for that extra OG look
I think with a clean up they'll actually be a bit better than the ones JD put out, at least they've used suede instead of cardboard on the upper.
Like all of the light retros they're still shite when compared to the OG's.
Like all of the light retros they're still shite when compared to the OG's.
kingrolo
Cornwall
Posted @ 29.11.2011 - 01:27PM
Member since 01.01.2004
Cornwall
Posted @ 29.11.2011 - 01:27PM
Member since 01.01.2004
“Even when I say nothing it's a beautiful use of negative space”
the yellow on the rear half of the midsole of the red one doesn't make them look vintage. They make it look like someone has accidentally trodden in some paint.
iamcam
Hamburg/Germany
Posted @ 29.11.2011 - 01:46PM
Member since 10.08.2005
Hamburg/Germany
Posted @ 29.11.2011 - 01:46PM
Member since 10.08.2005
“http://www.apparat-hamburg.de/ ”
wow, another low!
maybe someone should tell nike the real reason why their vintage pairs are that much sought after.....it's not the patina....it's the shape and quality
now please:
MAKE USE OF THIS INFO NIKE!!!
maybe someone should tell nike the real reason why their vintage pairs are that much sought after.....it's not the patina....it's the shape and quality
now please:
MAKE USE OF THIS INFO NIKE!!!
Proper shite and my 30 year old wally waffle's look nothing like this vintage type look.
Grandin
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK.
Posted @ 29.11.2011 - 06:43PM
Member since 01.04.2003
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK.
Posted @ 29.11.2011 - 06:43PM
Member since 01.04.2003
“Really didn't expect that to happen.”
QUOTE:wow, another low! maybe someone should tell nike the real reason why their vintage pairs are that much sought after.....it's not the patina....it's the shape and quality now please: MAKE USE OF THIS INFO NIKE!!!
Well said there!!
Grandin
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK.
Posted @ 29.11.2011 - 06:43PM
Member since 01.04.2003
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK.
Posted @ 29.11.2011 - 06:43PM
Member since 01.04.2003
“Really didn't expect that to happen.”
QUOTE:wow, another low! maybe someone should tell nike the real reason why their vintage pairs are that much sought after.....it's not the patina....it's the shape and quality now please: MAKE USE OF THIS INFO NIKE!!!
Well said there!!
Grandin
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK.
Posted @ 29.11.2011 - 06:44PM
Member since 01.04.2003
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK.
Posted @ 29.11.2011 - 06:44PM
Member since 01.04.2003
“Really didn't expect that to happen.”
QUOTE:wow, another low! maybe someone should tell nike the real reason why their vintage pairs are that much sought after.....it's not the patina....it's the shape and quality now please: MAKE USE OF THIS INFO NIKE!!!
Well said there!!
Grandin
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK.
Posted @ 29.11.2011 - 06:45PM
Member since 01.04.2003
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK.
Posted @ 29.11.2011 - 06:45PM
Member since 01.04.2003
“Really didn't expect that to happen.”
ZXSamul
???
Posted @ 29.11.2011 - 07:44PM
Member since 14.06.2007
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Posted @ 29.11.2011 - 07:44PM
Member since 14.06.2007
“http://www.samwilliamsisdiabetic.com/”
dicey
???
Posted @ 30.11.2011 - 12:17AM
Member since 15.10.2007
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Posted @ 30.11.2011 - 12:17AM
Member since 15.10.2007
QUOTE:wow, another low!
maybe someone should tell nike the real reason why their vintage pairs are that much sought after.....it's not the patina....it's the shape and quality
now please:
MAKE USE OF THIS INFO NIKE!!!
Looks like they may have addressed the shape at least...
What's with that yellow though?
Source:
http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2011/11/29/nike-air-max-light-vntg-qs/
Gummiball
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Posted @ 30.11.2011 - 12:24AM
Member since 31.01.2009
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Posted @ 30.11.2011 - 12:24AM
Member since 31.01.2009
“http://jaybeezishangintough.blogspot.com/”
judging from these pics, they don't look that bad imo (except the yellow rubbish, of course!). the shape looks quite ok as compared to the "normal" retros.
via http://www.stickabush.com/blog/2011/11/29/nike-air-max-light-vntg-qs/
via http://www.stickabush.com/blog/2011/11/29/nike-air-max-light-vntg-qs/
Gummiball
???
Posted @ 30.11.2011 - 12:28AM
Member since 31.01.2009
???
Posted @ 30.11.2011 - 12:28AM
Member since 31.01.2009
“http://jaybeezishangintough.blogspot.com/”
bigbear31
the north west (Goretex anyone)
Posted @ 30.11.2011 - 12:02PM
Member since 19.02.2007
the north west (Goretex anyone)
Posted @ 30.11.2011 - 12:02PM
Member since 19.02.2007
i don't mind them but 1 question can i get that yellow piss looking crap off the sole and if so with what?
I have seen them as they are available now at select shops. They look great, shape is pretty damn good and the suede / mesh combo is premium. The yellow crap will come off with acetone I hope. Maybe someone could suggest something else that could work.
They do look a bit better than the previous retros:-
But, they're still not flat like the og's and they're still using the same crappy coarse mesh. Plus the shape of the panelling is still wrong...
But, they're still not flat like the og's and they're still using the same crappy coarse mesh. Plus the shape of the panelling is still wrong...
ChopChop
???
Posted @ 30.11.2011 - 12:56PM
Member since 16.11.2006
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Posted @ 30.11.2011 - 12:56PM
Member since 16.11.2006
I find it hard to believe that they would have used a new tooling/mold for these "vintage" ones other than what the factories have been working with since the first production run of the retro.
They even appeared to get shittier from year to year when you compare the current releases with the first few ones.
But maybe that's just me overreacting...well the shoe is a touchy subject (or used to be).
They even appeared to get shittier from year to year when you compare the current releases with the first few ones.
But maybe that's just me overreacting...well the shoe is a touchy subject (or used to be).
I find that hard to believe that too but they used different tooling (well a thicker midsole) on the recent vortex compared to the ones from the earlier 00's, plus various other air max retro midsoles have changed over the past ten years (90, 95, 93, 97, etc).
I do believe that aged rear section of the midsole coupled with the real suede creates somewhat of optical illusion, i.e. it looks better in pics than the earlier retro. I guess we'll have to see them in the flesh to be able to properly appraise them?
Anyway here's an og/new retro comparison:-
I do believe that aged rear section of the midsole coupled with the real suede creates somewhat of optical illusion, i.e. it looks better in pics than the earlier retro. I guess we'll have to see them in the flesh to be able to properly appraise them?
Anyway here's an og/new retro comparison:-
differentstrokes
???
Posted @ 30.11.2011 - 02:10PM
Member since 20.11.2010
???
Posted @ 30.11.2011 - 02:10PM
Member since 20.11.2010
interesting...
tbh if I can remove that yellow crap with acetone and if CT stock'em and by chance they inbox me that TIA voucher code before 2012, I might pull the trigger on the red one then....
tbh if I can remove that yellow crap with acetone and if CT stock'em and by chance they inbox me that TIA voucher code before 2012, I might pull the trigger on the red one then....
PeteyPie
Dublin Ireland.
Posted @ 30.11.2011 - 02:14PM
Member since 05.07.2006
Dublin Ireland.
Posted @ 30.11.2011 - 02:14PM
Member since 05.07.2006
differentstrokes
???
Posted @ 30.11.2011 - 02:35PM
Member since 20.11.2010
???
Posted @ 30.11.2011 - 02:35PM
Member since 20.11.2010
^^^
Personally I wouldn't use acetone on a PU midsole unless I was stripping it down to repaint it. Babywipes, magic eraser with water or a pencil eraser would be the methods I'd try first with acetone being the last resort.
Personally I wouldn't use acetone on a PU midsole unless I was stripping it down to repaint it. Babywipes, magic eraser with water or a pencil eraser would be the methods I'd try first with acetone being the last resort.
Tronics
Brazil
Posted @ 30.11.2011 - 04:01PM
Member since 09.08.2005
Brazil
Posted @ 30.11.2011 - 04:01PM
Member since 09.08.2005
nike stay failing
shape is still wrong
not enough thermoplastic exposed on the side
and the scuffed suede looks horrible
shape is still wrong
not enough thermoplastic exposed on the side
and the scuffed suede looks horrible
differentstrokes
???
Posted @ 30.11.2011 - 06:55PM
Member since 20.11.2010
???
Posted @ 30.11.2011 - 06:55PM
Member since 20.11.2010
QUOTE:^^^
Personally I wouldn't use acetone on a PU midsole unless I was stripping it down to repaint it. Babywipes, magic eraser with water or a pencil eraser would be the methods I'd try first with acetone being the last resort.
cheers J^^^
@Tronics, shape is much more better than many other retros to not name them and that scuffed suede is much more better than all them synthetic suedes imo...
PeteyPie
Dublin Ireland.
Posted @ 30.11.2011 - 07:37PM
Member since 05.07.2006
Dublin Ireland.
Posted @ 30.11.2011 - 07:37PM
Member since 05.07.2006
debailey72
Ex CT user
Posted @ 30.11.2011 - 07:47PM
Member since 12.04.2003
Ex CT user
Posted @ 30.11.2011 - 07:47PM
Member since 12.04.2003
“R.I.P. Eli a very sweet and lovely cat.”
differentstrokes
???
Posted @ 30.11.2011 - 08:01PM
Member since 20.11.2010
???
Posted @ 30.11.2011 - 08:01PM
Member since 20.11.2010
QUOTE:Seen these at work this week....... Bloody terrible!
like on the first pic of the thread?
son of solo
Newcastle
Posted @ 01.12.2011 - 10:00AM
Member since 15.01.2007
Newcastle
Posted @ 01.12.2011 - 10:00AM
Member since 15.01.2007
“kicks for sale on the blog - http://son-of-solo.blogspot.com
”
just a matter of time before this treatment happens to the AM1 - hell at least Nike remembered what REAL suede is - if only they could sort out the mesh they would be half way there - how hard can it be?
cutch
Mestreech
Posted @ 01.12.2011 - 12:31PM
Member since 20.04.2003
Mestreech
Posted @ 01.12.2011 - 12:31PM
Member since 20.04.2003
“http://www.facebook.com/cutch.is.dutch”
QUOTE:just a matter of time before this treatment happens to the AM1 - hell at least Nike remembered what REAL suede is - if only they could sort out the mesh they would be half way there - how hard can it be?
Yeah REAL suede..thing is though, on the OG there was no suede..
But all in all i like the look of these as i gave up hope for the perfect retro..even liking the yellowing, although a few shades lighter would be better.
^^^
True, I'm struggling to think of an og Air Max (not including limited editions) that actually used real suede. They all used durabuck or similar, but it was softer and better quality than the cardboard used on the retros.
Just looking at the pics, these are the best AM Light retros so far.
True, I'm struggling to think of an og Air Max (not including limited editions) that actually used real suede. They all used durabuck or similar, but it was softer and better quality than the cardboard used on the retros.
Just looking at the pics, these are the best AM Light retros so far.
differentstrokes
???
Posted @ 01.12.2011 - 07:02PM
Member since 20.11.2010
???
Posted @ 01.12.2011 - 07:02PM
Member since 20.11.2010
QUOTE:^^^Just looking at the pics, these are the best AM Light retros so far.
I second that^^
son of solo
Newcastle
Posted @ 02.12.2011 - 10:46AM
Member since 15.01.2007
Newcastle
Posted @ 02.12.2011 - 10:46AM
Member since 15.01.2007
“kicks for sale on the blog - http://son-of-solo.blogspot.com
”
Why cant Nike do a "premium" release like Adidas do with the "consortium" line ???
that way they could concentrate on the basics like shape and materials and justify charging a premium for them ! - hey who am i kidding they'd only f**k it up as usual.
You really have to wonder how supplies the "knowledge" for releases like this?
All that said i still might go in and look at these today to satisfy my curiosity, its the first AM I've been interested in since the Pattas.
Cant wait to see the first pair of these go up on the Bay - the hypebeasts reselling the Huarache -frees are knocking them out now at cost!
that way they could concentrate on the basics like shape and materials and justify charging a premium for them ! - hey who am i kidding they'd only f**k it up as usual.
You really have to wonder how supplies the "knowledge" for releases like this?
All that said i still might go in and look at these today to satisfy my curiosity, its the first AM I've been interested in since the Pattas.
Cant wait to see the first pair of these go up on the Bay - the hypebeasts reselling the Huarache -frees are knocking them out now at cost!
kraken
???
Posted @ 02.12.2011 - 11:17AM
Member since 24.01.2006
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Posted @ 02.12.2011 - 11:17AM
Member since 24.01.2006
“Crooked Tongues - Online Resource”
QUOTE:Why cant Nike do a "premium" release like Adidas do with the "consortium" line ??? that way they could concentrate on the basics like shape and materials and justify charging a premium for them ! -
why should we have to pay a premium price to get a decent shape???.....sounds a bit dodgy to me.
+ it's usually a con,look at the tabula risa release,the 500 is the same shape as previous retros same goes for the decade hi,don't be fooled by the pictures.
son of solo
Newcastle
Posted @ 02.12.2011 - 12:12PM
Member since 15.01.2007
Newcastle
Posted @ 02.12.2011 - 12:12PM
Member since 15.01.2007
“kicks for sale on the blog - http://son-of-solo.blogspot.com
”
i thought they were saying the 500s were a different shape, to be fair most of the consortiums are something better than the norm, although i would agree a few of the releases are pointless shite.
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