When I used to do the buying for the small mom and pop shop I used to manage the cost price of shoes varied from 40-60% of the retail price. For example a jordan retro 12 that used to cost 150 we used to get for $67 and some change, but that was back in like 2005. I'm sure its different now.
Haven't dealt with mold particularly on the racers but on other shoes. Grab a bucket or two of this stuff called damp rid and put it in the closet/room where you store your shoes. It'll help keep the moisture out of the are and hopefully prevent the mold from spawning.
It was pretty bad. I work down in the FIDI and got to Nike SF around 5. Hopped in line and by the time I turned around at least 20 more people standing there. I was lucky enough to scoop the last size 9 then the employee said they only had 8.5 and under.
After a while columbias turn that crack yellow white.. I don't know a damn thing about restoring so I ended up selling.. Thank god these won't turn colors
9.5… and just one.. I don't need to be hoarding all these shoes… I admit I used to.. and I used to buy hella **** I would never rock because I used to manage a shoe store. I'm actually trying to get rid of a bunch of stuff I still have.