- Nov 23, 2020
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just got my 38 from NDC a few minutes ago and all I can say is they're not what I was expecting...
in a good way!
they're even better than what I was expecting in some regards!
According to many comments here I really thought they were much more bulkier. The shoes look way bigger in pictures than in real life, at least to my eyes. I find them rather surprisingly compact for the style of shoe, they look really agile and they feel light.
I remember reading some comments about the fact that the padding at the ankle is not thick enough to their liking, well it's got nice memory foam which is a plus in my opinion since it removes the said bulk, plus they're carved just right around the heel as well for a perfect lockdown.
I really dig the low ''U''shape around the achillies too, which give kind of a low top feel at the back, but with the mid side support and comfort on the sides at the ankle.
The craftsmanship quality, at least right out of the box is just wow! outstanding! (as long as the outsole holds up well where the ''x'' plate and the cuts are under the forefoot...time will tell...but I can easily see what people mean...and upon quick inspection it seems like they could have probably designed that part a bit differently/better to prevent sole separation and the x-plate edge chipping I think)
The other thing is I fear the plastic(x-plate), which looks pretty much like pebax, will turn piss yellow on the Fundamentals, but whatever no big deal in that regards, plus it won't show on other colorways if it ever does.
The stitchings all over are amazing.
The tongue with its 2 layers, I really like!
They look like absolute beasts and I can't wait to try them on court. Overall very happy with the first impression.
in a good way!
they're even better than what I was expecting in some regards!
According to many comments here I really thought they were much more bulkier. The shoes look way bigger in pictures than in real life, at least to my eyes. I find them rather surprisingly compact for the style of shoe, they look really agile and they feel light.
I remember reading some comments about the fact that the padding at the ankle is not thick enough to their liking, well it's got nice memory foam which is a plus in my opinion since it removes the said bulk, plus they're carved just right around the heel as well for a perfect lockdown.
I really dig the low ''U''shape around the achillies too, which give kind of a low top feel at the back, but with the mid side support and comfort on the sides at the ankle.
The craftsmanship quality, at least right out of the box is just wow! outstanding! (as long as the outsole holds up well where the ''x'' plate and the cuts are under the forefoot...time will tell...but I can easily see what people mean...and upon quick inspection it seems like they could have probably designed that part a bit differently/better to prevent sole separation and the x-plate edge chipping I think)
The other thing is I fear the plastic(x-plate), which looks pretty much like pebax, will turn piss yellow on the Fundamentals, but whatever no big deal in that regards, plus it won't show on other colorways if it ever does.
The stitchings all over are amazing.
The tongue with its 2 layers, I really like!
They look like absolute beasts and I can't wait to try them on court. Overall very happy with the first impression.
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