Official Air Jordan 1 Retro High Thread Vol: Best Model/Thread

[pwguy]

So I finally got my zoom insoles people recommended from insolegeek to compare to my sneakergearz insoles.

- sneakergearz is WAY more bouncy; probably unnaturally so. Just pushing down on your toes you can feel the zoom. There's no break-in period. Makes the 1s very bouncy and actually comfortable.

- sneakergearz is a PITA to remove, so I won't be changing them out between shoes.

- insolegeek is way more subtle in its cushioning. It definitely takes the edge off the fact that 1s are pathetically cushioned; I don't really understand how people can wear 1s without changing out the insole....

- insolegeek makes the shoe feel relatively neutral in comfort; not pathetic like 1s unmodified, but nothing that creates bounce or super comfort with each step.

- Given then the foam construction surrounding the insolegeek zoom air units, I expect they will break in a bit over time. Definitely feel more like a cheap zoom knockoff than the sneakergearz, but way less dramatic in bounce, which some people may prefer.

I'll probably put the insolegeek in my next pair of 1s, or in a pair of AM1s which are pretty brick-like despite the massive air unit.

Both were more pricey than I think they should be, but sneakergearz looks and feels (in-hand) like it warrants its price (with coupon) compared to insolegeek, which really should be half the price I paid.

Cheers!

 

[charmcitykid]

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[ModernMade]

I'm atleast grabbing 1 pair of these so called sbbs. Lol

 

[nuclear1990]

So I finally got my zoom insoles people recommended from insolegeek to compare to my sneakergearz insoles.

- sneakergearz is WAY more bouncy; probably unnaturally so. Just pushing down on your toes you can feel the zoom. There's no break-in period. Makes the 1s very bouncy and actually comfortable.

- sneakergearz is a PITA to remove, so I won't be changing them out between shoes.

- insolegeek is way more subtle in its cushioning. It definitely takes the edge off the fact that 1s are pathetically cushioned; I don't really understand how people can wear 1s without changing out the insole....

- insolegeek makes the shoe feel relatively neutral in comfort; not pathetic like 1s unmodified, but nothing that creates bounce or super comfort with each step.

- Given then the foam construction surrounding the insolegeek zoom air units, I expect they will break in a bit over time. Definitely feel more like a cheap zoom knockoff than the sneakergearz, but way less dramatic in bounce, which some people may prefer.

I'll probably put the insolegeek in my next pair of 1s, or in a pair of AM1s which are pretty brick-like despite the massive air unit.

Both were more pricey than I think they should be, but sneakergearz looks and feels (in-hand) like it warrants its price (with coupon) compared to insolegeek, which really should be half the price I paid.

Cheers!

Haven't tried InsoleGeek but the Sneakergearz are very bouncy for sure...almost too much. And way over priced.

The thick edge seam makes them not fit into shoes well. Just a fraction too wide.

 

[crumps brother]

hoping someone can come through w/ a FTL before cut off

 

[pwguy]

Haven't tried InsoleGeek but the Sneakergearz are very bouncy for sure...almost too much. And way over priced.

The thick edge seam makes them not fit into shoes well. Just a fraction too wide.

Agreed; may be too bouncy for some. I kinda like it. Mine fit perfectly. I'm a 10.5; they said they automatically send a half size down (10). They should just call it what it is instead of doing a lame conversion. Their 10.5 definitely would not have fit.

 

[jaynev]

So I finally got my zoom insoles people recommended from insolegeek to compare to my sneakergearz insoles.

- sneakergearz is WAY more bouncy; probably unnaturally so. Just pushing down on your toes you can feel the zoom. There's no break-in period. Makes the 1s very bouncy and actually comfortable.

- sneakergearz is a PITA to remove, so I won't be changing them out between shoes.

- insolegeek is way more subtle in its cushioning. It definitely takes the edge off the fact that 1s are pathetically cushioned; I don't really understand how people can wear 1s without changing out the insole....

- insolegeek makes the shoe feel relatively neutral in comfort; not pathetic like 1s unmodified, but nothing that creates bounce or super comfort with each step.

- Given then the foam construction surrounding the insolegeek zoom air units, I expect they will break in a bit over time. Definitely feel more like a cheap zoom knockoff than the sneakergearz, but way less dramatic in bounce, which some people may prefer.

I'll probably put the insolegeek in my next pair of 1s, or in a pair of AM1s which are pretty brick-like despite the massive air unit.

Both were more pricey than I think they should be, but sneakergearz looks and feels (in-hand) like it warrants its price (with coupon) compared to insolegeek, which really should be half the price I paid.

Cheers!

how big of a difference are either versus a normal over the counter type cushion insole? dr scholls or whatever?

 

[nuclear1990]

Agreed; may be too bouncy for some. I kinda like it. Mine fit perfectly. I'm a 10.5; they said they automatically send a half size down (10). They should just call it what it is instead of doing a lame conversion. Their 10.5 definitely would not have fit.

See I ordered a 13 and wear a 13. And what arrived was a 13.

 

[Getting_Busy_Since_89]

hoping someone can come through w/ a FTL before cut off

you got a twittwer? ftl codes should have something i just saw a notification

 

[pwguy]

how big of a difference are either versus a normal over the counter type cushion insole? dr scholls or whatever?

Not sure; I've never used those. I've been tempted to try the roadrunner ones that you put in the oven at home to mould (not the ones they customize in the store), but haven't yet. Really have just been into air/zoom products.

 

[123207]

Shoe palace making calls now

 

[pwguy]

See I ordered a 13 and wear a 13. And what arrived was a 13.

Interesting. The owner specifically discussed this with me. Maybe that's why yours aren't fitting properly.

 

[crumps brother]

you got a twittwer? ftl codes should have something i just saw a notification

last notification i see was 17 hours ago...last FTL code was 18 hours ago

I've been monitoring it

thanks though

 

[zacisnug]

Makes perfect sense. If mine were beat I’d probably consider these too. Though the Raging Bulls are doper IMO.

Oh I 100% agree

 

[bbestsb]

I don't often make the turn, but I've sorta flipped on the SBB 3.0 after seeing them in hand. At least the 1 pair I saw looked much less wrinkly in person, definitely shiny, but the sides were less garbage bag. Actually really liked the crinkled look on the toe box, reminded me of the old Huf SB (I think these might have been cooler if they actually went with a full cracked/aged leather look). The leather under the coating is actually a decent soft full grain leather too... not like the typical "patent" material Nike uses which is basically a thick unforgiving plastic (Gold top 3).

Definitely wouldn't pay resale, but they seem like a decent pair if won at retail.

 

[nickname.esco]

word. someone come through with that check in code

almost forgot

 

[nickname.esco]

Can I check in at any footlocker?

 

[bainshot]

Shoe palace calling

 

[nickname.esco]

FTL 49508 4519

 

[adm3]

 

[Sonset23]

All ready for the weekend.

 

[trillhouse665]

Can I check in at any footlocker?

they gotta be getting pairs

 

[KanyIZZY]

Hope this is a glitch.

 

[crumps brother]

FTL 49508 4519

got this off the twitter page as well

already had 10 minute hs on mens and needed it for gs...no gs available in the stores w/ that zip code so I tried using it on the mens even though I had 10 minutes and...SHAZAM!

 

[lilbrad407]

Hope this is a glitch.

Seriously. Really wanted to get a pair to wear of those.