Fragment Design x Retro 1 High OG - Dec 27, 2014

[solefed]

So what do you all think I should do?

I fully intended on wearing them. So some will say just move on with life.

But having had AJ1's with different toe boxes on the same pair of shoes (black and whites), I know they will end up looking completely different after some wear.

Here is the pic he sent me originally, the lighting was bad so I couldn't tell the toe box was off...



I supposed I can always flip this pair and rebuy another 10. Gahhh thought I was done with this release.

I'd be picky about that too fam so I feel you. I'd flip em if you can do that. If you think you can find another pair at a good price w/o a headache, I don't see the harm in doin it. How noticeable is it at eye level? 

 

[xphishx713]

Depends on what you paid
If ur intent is to wear em , I would keep em
If ur intent is to keep em on ice later to flip , I would sell em and get another pair, did they come w/receipt? What are production dates etc

 

[xphishx713]

Sometime when spending $500+, I want detailed pics of what I'm buying

 

[shenggg]

Second pair came with this toe box....i double checked with the seller that there was no flaws as well. Goddamnit.

my b/w is exactly like this. 

 

[boosthog]

Around $800 for this pair w/ receipt.

Not many on the bay any more to buy in size 10. I guess if i can buy another for a decent price then i can move this one.

I just hate that i specifically asked if there was bumpy leather etc and the guy said no...

I have been emailing back and forth with him. He says they came like that and that he doesn't see it as a flaw.

But just like any consignment shop will tell you, even DS shoes price depends on quality and any aesthetic flaws.

Sole Supremacy declined to buy a bunch of gamma 11 because of a smudge within the patent leather. Same deal here.

If i paid retail i would just move on like i did with my b/w.

 

[locobans]

boosthog If I'm paying that kind of money, I gotta feel right about it.

I'm picky hence I don't buy used shoes but if you don't feel right about them fam make your case

 

[madbooface]

Spent $800 for ugly tumbled leather?! :x I'd be salty af and ask for a refund. Shoulda asked for more detailed pics.

 

[boosthog]

Yah thought i was careful too...

 

[xphishx713]

Ask for $50 back

 

[boosthog]

Depends on what you paid
If ur intent is to wear em , I would keep em
If ur intent is to keep em on ice later to flip , I would sell em and get another pair, did they come w/receipt? What are production dates etc

Prod dates are normal 7/9 - 9/11

 

[v8erman]

Ive noticed these have a lower integrity than the 2013s meaning much more flimsy. If they lay one way to long or the box gets bumped around it can affect the shape and cause weird wavy spots and creasing.

 

[xphishx713]

Keep em, unless you find a better deal or somebody offers $1000+

 

[boosthog]

Ive noticed these have a lower integrity than the 2013s meaning much more flimsy. If they lay one way to long or the box gets bumped around it can affect the shape and cause weird wavy spots and creasing.

People wanted softer, so Nike changed the "backing" material on the leather.

If you pick up a 2013/2014 try and press on the black toe guard. It will be stiff. Do that to the frags and you can push them all the way in.

I think Nike used much thinner backing material so the leather would have more give. This means easier to deform, but also softer feel.

My particular right shoe looks like it was either worn or like it was at some point smashed or forcibly flexed at the toe and held in that position. Normal walking can't do this, this is like doing fob squats in them and holding it.

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Paypal told me to ask for a partial refund. And if not that, then a full refund since it looks worn.

Seller said to go call Nike and complain and that "he doesn't know much about shoes and how flaws affect value".

 

[shenggg]

im going to betray my words and get a pair of these. **** me lol

 

[boosthog]

Do it, just be cautious. Even if you feel like you are being super nitpicky. If you get a clean pair they are definitely superb.

 

[xphishx713]

That toe box looks fine, every pair has some type of flaw imo

 

[witnesskb24]

He doesn't know much about shoes and how flaws affect value but sold one of the most hyped releases of the year?

 

[getemchavez]

People wanted softer, so Nike changed the "backing" material on the leather.

If you pick up a 2013/2014 try and press on the black toe guard. It will be stiff. Do that to the frags and you can push them all the way in.

I think Nike used much thinner backing material so the leather would have more give. This means easier to deform, but also softer feel.

My particular right shoe looks like it was either worn or like it was at some point smashed or forcibly flexed at the toe and held in that position. Normal walking can't do this, this is like doing fob squats in them and holding it.

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Paypal told me to ask for a partial refund. And if not that, then a full refund since it looks worn.

Seller said to go call Nike and complain and that "he doesn't know much about shoes and how flaws affect value".

BRUHHHH

You can't be seriou haha... That toe box is perfectly fine. I know you paid $800 but kicks are kicks. Throw this pair on and keep the perfect pair DS.

You are stressing over nothing to be honest. If you don't want them, there are thousands of others that would take them in a sec. I have yet to even see a perfect pair of DS Banneds. Every pair I've seen comes pre creased and that quality is Grade A for JB

Enjoy your doubles Brotha. Stop sweating the small things

 

[getemchavez]

im going to betray my words and get a pair of these. **** me lol

Saw this coming weeks ago

 

[southside60649]

Damn man, hope you can keep your other pair DS and beat these. At least you got multiples though. I'm trying to get 1!

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[jli119]

if you need to hold your camera that close up to show everyone and it's still barely recognizable.. just let it go.

 

[stillmatic718]

im going to betray my words and get a pair of these. **** me lol

I'm trying to fight this feeling!

 

[The Fresh Prince]

Saw this coming weeks ago

Bout a week ago?

 

[robtoofresco]

My Nike sign area

I see nothing wrong with these either.

I know the frags aren't actual quality leather but go into a high-end boutique store & see if their leather shoes/jackets don't have some sort of creasing on there.

Good leather is suppose to crease!

 

[The Fresh Prince]

I'm trying to fight this feeling!

Think of how many jordans you could buy, the Double Nickel 10s, the Marvin the Martian 7s, the French Blue 7s, the laser series; the amount you could spend on this shoe you could have 5 jordans in your collection...but its your money and I can't tell you what to do.