not saying they are worth market prices; I didn't chase them and probably wouldn't rock for retail.
just think they're well executed, and that shop package is thorough.
don't be afraid, glue is one of the first things to break down but it's also relatively cheap to fix yourself or source a local cobbler. I'd wear them, no sneakers belong in a display case.
NL lows market price has plateaued, you are probably good waiting a bit without risking anything.
LM, especially black, are on the way up. I'd grab those first asap if they're on your must list
those stock pics
left and right toeboxes are different in the fourth, outsole of right shoe mismolded in the fifth.
either that or a messed up photoshop, since the patterns are the same on both
that or Hawaiis, or a hybrid; grabbed on the disco for sure. if the materials are straight I'll double
edit: ^^^ those metallic un-shadows are a train wreck. Nike constantly trying to fix what ain't broken
the dye doesn't penetrate some materials, but suede almost always. most stains on leathers can be wiped off or cleaned easily. the nubucks may be pretreated (like Timbs) and that helps protect from deep staining too.
as for the erasers, I don't think there's really much difference between...