The Single Coolest Nike Shoe in Many Years

[balli]

Every decade or so Nike really knocks it out of the park. This time is now. After years of waiting eagerly, I've finally found a successor to my treasured, but long defunct Air Burst Leathers... The Air Max 2009 Leather. I bought two pair. Three cheers for me.

http://www.kicksonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/nike-air-max-2009-leather-si-white-sport-red-black-1.jpg


The last really cool Nike shoe that wasn't a re-issue, the aforementioned burst:

http://img691.imageshack.us/img691/1342/604203161airburst.jpg

Feel free to kiss the ground I walk on.

[BacktoBasics]

How much?

[balli]

$160 at Finish Line.

[CosmicCowboy]

I don't understand how any guy can wear white shoes. Don't you guys ever do anything? I can't wear white shoes for two hours without them getting scuffed up.

[Cane]

http://www.seppo.net/cartoons/albums/cartoons/global/multinationals/nike_just_do_it_sweatshop.jpg

[balli]

I don't understand how any guy can wear white shoes. Don't you guys ever do anything? I can't wear white shoes for two hours without them getting scuffed up.

Me either. That's why I bought two pairs.

The bursts I own, in the second pic I posted, are more or less uniformly gray, the soles are almost completely fallen off and the right one has a ripped seam in the toebox so that like three of my toes can stick out the front, be that my wont. And I've always regretted not having a second pair that I kept pristine.

With these, I'll wear one pair out, keep one for posterity.

[tlongII]

Personally I think Nike Frees are the best.

[Thunder Dan]

Personally I think Nike Frees are the best.

I agree, I have 3 pairs of the 5.O. I love those things

[tlongII]

http://www.celebheights.com/sneakers/nike-free.jpg

[tlongII]

Most comfortable shoes I've ever worn.

[BacktoBasics]

Seriously 160 a pair. Only two types of people pay that much for shoes like that. Richers and ignorant bright eyed kiddies.

There is absolutely nothing about that shoe that would justify 160 bucks.

[balli]

Seriously 160 a pair. Only two types of people pay that much for shoes like that. Richers and ignorant bright eyed kiddies.

There is absolutely nothing about that shoe that would justify 160 bucks.

I'd have paid $500. Different people value different things. In fact, I barely glanced at the price tag. They cost what they cost. I'll enjoy them for years and that makes them well worth it IMO.

I mean really, I know people who routinely spend that much at the bar, over the course of one weekend. I know people who pay that much to fill up their cars with gas, twice. You could drop that much taking your family to see Avatar and dinner at Chilis.

It's all about context, literally years of enjoyment and satisfaction>>>>> anything fleeting that I could've dropped the money on instead.

[Thunder Dan]

Seriously 160 a pair. Only two types of people pay that much for shoes like that. Richers and ignorant bright eyed kiddies.

There is absolutely nothing about that shoe that would justify 160 bucks.

$160 isn't that bad for shoes. Good dress shoes will cost atleast $200-300.

[z0sa]

Seriously 160 a pair. Only two types of people pay that much for shoes like that. Richers and ignorant bright eyed kiddies.

There is absolutely nothing about that shoe that would justify 160 bucks.

Yep.

And if balli, or anyone, can ever drop $160 'without thinking about it', then i'm pretty sure that qualifies them as a richer.

[Thunder Dan]

I'd have paid $500. Different people value different things. In fact, I barely glanced at the price tag. They cost what they cost. I'll enjoy them for years and that makes them well worth it IMO.

I mean really, I know people who routinely spend that much at the bar, over the course of one weekend. I know people who pay that much to fill up their cars with gas, twice. You could drop that much taking your family to see Avatar and dinner at Chilis.

It's all about context, literally years of enjoyment and satisfaction>>>>> anything fleeting that I could've dropped the money on instead.

I'm with you. I like shoes as gay as that sounds, not so much sneakers but dress shoes. I bought a pair of Ferragamo newlands this summer for $400 on sale this summer. It's all in what you like. I spend my extra money on clothes. I'm well aware of how gay that makes me look

[BacktoBasics]

Alright alright I'll allow it. I can understand enjoyment being enjoyment regardless of price.

I do understand that good dress shoes are pricey. Preference and taste aside my point was that in the grand scope of things like quality, materials and craftsmanship I don't find those shoes to be any higher quality than say ones priced in the 80-100 range. You're paying for name and the illusion of whats trendy vs. a higher price for say a higher quality or better build or some other significant benefit.

[balli]

Yep.

And if balli, or anyone, can ever drop $160 'without thinking about it', then i'm pretty sure that qualifies them as a richer.
Hardly a richer, but the lack of a wife, kids or home ownership lets me live like a millionaire on a relatively paltry salary. If you must know.

And I think about it all the time. I generally don't waste cash on bullshit. Like Thunder said though, clothes are an area where it pays to invest.

[BacktoBasics]

...and don't get me wrong I'm all for paying a shit ton of money for the little things. I play with a 1,800 dollar pool cue and play with 1,000 dollar RC cars. I get it.

[BacktoBasics]

but the lack of a wife, kids or home ownership lets me live like a millionaire on a relatively paltry salary. If you must know.

I take it all back. I'd be doing the same if I were single. God knows if I had no wife and kids I'd have fleet of vehicles.

[Thunder Dan]

Alright alright I'll allow it. I can understand enjoyment being enjoyment regardless of price.

I do understand that good dress shoes are pricey. Preference and taste aside my point was that in the grand scope of things like quality, materials and craftsmanship I don't find those shoes to be any higher quality than say ones priced in the 80-100 range. You're paying for name and the illusion of whats trendy vs. a higher price for say a higher quality or better build or some other significant benefit.
there is a big difference between a $150 dress shoes, which is standard, and a $300-400 shoe. Just by looking at the leather you can tell a difference. Any most cheap dress shoes have rubber or synthetic soles.

I'm with you on sneakers. Most are all the same but slap Lebron or Jordan's name on it and the price doubles. But dress shoes you can tell a difference. A good pair of dress shoes should last you 10 years with normal usage and proper storage. Sneakers will last you a year if that

[Thunder Dan]

I take it all back. I'd be doing the same if I were single. God knows if I had no wife and kids I'd have fleet of vehicles.

yeah when you don't have your own family you can spend on stuff you would get shit for if you bought while married

[Soul_Patch]

What is so good about them? they look just like every other tennis shoe i see...

http://dsp.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/p6525280p275w.jpg

These were half the price and look pretty much the same....

[Thunder Dan]

I just bought these last week. I haven't bought a pair of basketball shoes in years, but these were my prized possession when I was a kid. I used to clean them with a toothbush when I got home from school. So I had to buy them even though I'll never wear them. To me, these are the coolest sneakers ever.

http://www.okjordans.com/images/Jordan-6/jordan-6-8.jpg

[TimDunkem]

http://www.okjordans.com/images/Jordan-6/jordan-6-8.jpg

Those are great. Name? Price?

[Thunder Dan]

Those are great. Name? Price?

Air Jordan Retro 6. I paid $150. I forget how much they were when they came out in 1991

[CosmicCowboy]

I like these for $40 at Academy...

http://www.designershoes.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/300x300/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/W/W/WW576BK_1.jpg

[DJ Pauly D]

http://www.shoesforall.com/shoe-news/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/skechers-shape-ups-metabolize-shoe.jpg

[I. Hustle]

I just bought these and they are the coolest
http://www.payless.com/images/167x167/073551_6_167x167.jpg

[CuckingFunt]

I'm a girl. I get the shoe thing. I have three pairs of heels that, on sale and at a huge discount, were over $500 each. But... spending $160 on a pair of shoes you have no intention of wearing? Even I think that's a little silly.

[Thunder Dan]

I'm a girl. I get the shoe thing. I have three pairs of heels that, on sale and at a huge discount, were over $500 each. But... spending $160 on a pair of shoes you have no intention of wearing? Even I think that's a little silly.

bought them because of how much they meant to me when I was little. I remember saving all my birthday money and allowance for those things. So I bought them because of nostalgia because they are the exact same shoes I would wash everyday after school. I know it's dumb I'll never wear them, but when I'm older Ill have a pair of the shoes I loved when I was a kid.

[duhoh]

it's a special kind of person that's a sneaker head.

one of my college professors own a pair of adidas classics that he bought in the 70s and he wore them to school once. FRESH.

[lebomb]

http://www.la-story.com/upload/2007/12/Converse_Chuck-Taylor-All-S.jpg


DEEZ mufuckas OWN ALL!!!!

[MiamiHeat]

ah. the fads we monkeys can participate in. to me, this is ridiculous, but acceptable if you are 14 years old.

this is what I wear most everyday

http://i.walmartimages.com/i/p/00/87/75/48/00/0087754800534_500X500.jpg

my reliable, black goes with everything, steel toed boots.

[clambake]

I'm with you. I like shoes as gay as that sounds, not so much sneakers but dress shoes. I bought a pair of Ferragamo newlands this summer for $400 on sale this summer. It's all in what you like. I spend my extra money on clothes. I'm well aware of how gay that makes me look

you know what looks good with those shoes?

canali suits.

[JoeChalupa]

seriously 160 a pair. Only two types of people pay that much for shoes like that. Richers and ignorant bright eyed kiddies.

There is absolutely nothing about that shoe that would justify 160 bucks.

+1

[IronMexican]

My shoes cost 55 bucks.

[JoeChalupa]

Mine cost like $35

[Thunder Dan]

you know what looks good with those shoes?

canali suits.

haha

[Buddy Holly]

I paid $350 for these bad ass baller shoes.

I ball in them every day.

http://www.sports-memorabilia-museum.com/basketball-history/vintage-basketball-shoes.jpg

[Shaolin-Style]

don't laugh, I actually bought these :lol

http://www.ripten.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/splatterhouse-shoes.jpg

[mardigan]

I love Nike, but man I think those shoes are butt ass ugly. They look like some kind of dike cross-trainers. I'll take my Air-Max Tzone over those any day. Sorry Balli, just not my thing.

[Bukefal]

These are sweet;

Nike Air flight Soarin:
http://images.eastbay.com/is/image/EB/45325012?wid=300&hei=300

Nike Zoom flight club - Tony Parker:
http://images.sneakernews.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/p_175_2_zoom-flight-club-playoff-pack-3i.jpg

I want to get these Parker shoes, but its kinda hard to find them in Europe. I can buy them on the net, but I dont feel like paying so much for customs and shipping extra, almost as high as the whole shoe price :lol

[balli]

I love Nike, but man I think those shoes are butt ass ugly. They look like some kind of dike cross-trainers. I'll take my Air-Max Tzone over those any day. Sorry Balli, just not my thing.

eh, to each his own. I agree though that the Tzones are pretty sweet.

[InRareForm]

nike air max 90's for the win.

[dirk4mvp]

I wear Sperry's 90% of the time, but those are pretty neat.

[Rip-Hamilton32]

http://www.kicksonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/air-jordan-1-retro-metallic-red-021.jpg

my favorite shoe ever, Jordan 1s and i have them in 3 different colors

payed 159.99 for 2 of them and the other pair was 179.99 plus i have the new kobe's which were 179.99 just for basketball, plus about 25 other pairs that are still in great shape

[Dro210]

Yea, I had every pair of Jordans when I was growing up... I wasn't spoiled by any means, but that was my thing (no kobe), I was willing to give up other things to get those.

It's my dad's fault, my dad had me in J's from birth... I had those little baby bootie J's... soooo fresh.

So I buy the retros whenever I can get 'em, cause I'm tryin to do the same thing and have all the ones I loved so much as a kid. I need those 6's!

Cost a lot, and is stupid to most people... but they mean a lot to me.

[Rip-Hamilton32]

I'm just a shoe junky, I don't drink or smoke so what else am I going to buy lol

[Leetonidas]

$160 at Finish Line.

:wow Dude that's like a half ounce of some dank! The only time I ever bought expensive shoes was when I was a kid and I thought having Answer VI's would make me cool. Nowadays I find a nice black comfortable skating shoe without too many designs or logos on it and pay like 20-30 dollars for extreme comfort.

[Leetonidas]

http://www.la-story.com/upload/2007/12/Converse_Chuck-Taylor-All-S.jpg


DEEZ mufuckas OWN ALL!!!!

...if you're a teenage scene girl. :rolleyes

[CuckingFunt]

dike cross-trainers.

Someone who runs on a levee? Or on a rock intrusion?

[KEDA]

I have a pair or two, I spend my money where I like. Sneakers just happen to be my thing. Everybody has a hobby.

[tlongII]

I have many pairs. I really should throw some out.

[TheManFromAcme]

I'll put a pair of New Balance 845'S against it any day.
Never liked Nike. New Balance man for 20 years now.

[TheManFromAcme]

http://www.la-story.com/upload/2007/12/Converse_Chuck-Taylor-All-S.jpg


DEEZ mufuckas OWN ALL!!!!

:tu

....classic

[Thunder Dan]

...if you're a teenage scene girl. :rolleyes

yeh right. Chucks are cool. I have 2 pairs of these I wear with everything

http://a1.zassets.com/images/737/7373830/3279-535253-p.jpg

[Soul_Patch]

I wear these about 95% of the time...if it is too cold to wear these, i wear the nike tennis shoes i put up earlier, or i dont go out.

Olukai makes the single most comfortable shoe for my foot ever. I would pay pretty much any price for these things. In fact, i am going to order a pair of their closed toe shoes today.

https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.hubsoft.com/olukai/product/Ohana_M_DkJav_Ray_P.jpg

http://www.olukai.com/AboutOlukai.aspx

[DisgruntledLionFan#54,927]

I usually don't buy sneaks, at least not that often. But I can't even remember the last time I bought a pair of Nikes. It's been over a decade for sure.

I have these two pairs that won't be replaced for quite some time:

http://manolo.se/content/diadora.jpg

http://cn1.kaboodle.com/hi/img/2/0/0/e4/d/AAAAAjxR5DcAAAAAAOTVXw.jpg

[Ignignokt]

I usually don't buy sneaks, at least not that often. But I can't even remember the last time I bought a pair of Nikes. It's been over a decade for sure.

I have these two pairs that won't be replaced for quite some time:

http://manolo.se/content/diadora.jpg

http://cn1.kaboodle.com/hi/img/2/0/0/e4/d/AAAAAjxR5DcAAAAAAOTVXw.jpg

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[JamStone]

I don't understand how any guy can wear white shoes. Don't you guys ever do anything? I can't wear white shoes for two hours without them getting scuffed up.

Well, I used to buy white basketball shoes all the time. But, only for indoor basketball, and I wouldn't use them anywhere else but to play basketball. That would keep them pretty clean and white. Back in college, a lot of my friends were the same way. We'd almost never wear our indoor basketball shoes outside the gym.

And also back when I was younger, buying shoes for just hanging out and going out also meant color coordinating outfits. Yeah, I was one of those guys. So nice predominantly white shoes with different color patterns was also about matching outfits. I bought several Jordan's and Air Max's and Air Force Ones that were predominantly white, but I also made sure to keep them pretty clean. A few of them I even cleaned if they got some dirt on them.

I had cheaper pairs of athletic shoes I didn't mind getting messed up to use if there was a big chance they'd get scuffed up, like when playing outdoor basketball, running, football, moving.

[JamStone]

I recently bought a pair of Jordan Team Elite low tops at a Nike factory store for about $70. It was the first pair of Nikes I've bought since about 2003. I did get a pair of Jordans as a gift from my brother a few years back though.

[duhoh]

chucks and pumas are terribad for the feet.

i've gone through them. returned them the same day.

[TheMACHINE]

the best basketball shoes right now are the shoes on my sig.

[to21]

Those looks like shoes a nurse would wear with her scrubs.

[TheMACHINE]

still the best and lightest. ;)

[Thunder Dan]

Kobe's shoes are so ugly

[lebomb]

:tu

....classic


I sport a black pair like this when I be chillin in jeans........ :hat

[TheMACHINE]

you crazy TD.....the kobe's are awesome!
http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs173.snc3/20075_256354972394_584647394_2888252_269332_n.jpg
http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs140.snc3/18759_1358138276800_1331803678_31012937_5239578_n. jpg

[Rip-Hamilton32]

^^ i have the red white and black ones

[TheMACHINE]

^^ i have the red white and black ones

those are nice too
http://www.soleredemption.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Nike-Zoom-Kobe-V-White-Red-1-610x328.jpg




I have the all star ones
http://kb24.com/files/2010/02/inpost1_allstar.jpg