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I was browsing Kith 998 on the bay and I came across this pair. Am I tripping or does this look off to anyone else? Seems like the midsole and toewrap/upper are different lengths and it is hanging off the edge making it look like a little bump at the tip. I don't think they're fake, just looks like a weird production error? This happen to anyone elses pairs of 998? First two pics are the one I'm looking at, the other pics are stock photos of other 998.

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thefreshlife said:
I was browsing Kith 998 on the bay and I came across this pair. Am I tripping or does this look off to anyone else? Seems like the midsole and toewrap/upper are different lengths and it is hanging off the edge making it look like a little bump at the tip. I don't think they're fake, just looks like a weird production error? This happen to anyone elses pairs of 998? First two pics are the one I'm looking at, the other pics are stock photos of other 998.

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looks like a QC Issue. I’ve driven myself crazy plenty of times obsessing over minor QC flaws on pairs of various brands of shoes I’m 99% sure are legit
 
thefreshlife said:
I was browsing Kith 998 on the bay and I came across this pair. Am I tripping or does this look off to anyone else? Seems like the midsole and toewrap/upper are different lengths and it is hanging off the edge making it look like a little bump at the tip. I don't think they're fake, just looks like a weird production error? This happen to anyone elses pairs of 998? First two pics are the one I'm looking at, the other pics are stock photos of other 998.

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thefreshlife said:
I was browsing Kith 998 on the bay and I came across this pair. Am I tripping or does this look off to anyone else? Seems like the midsole and toewrap/upper are different lengths and it is hanging off the edge making it look like a little bump at the tip. I don't think they're fake, just looks like a weird production error? This happen to anyone elses pairs of 998? First two pics are the one I'm looking at, the other pics are stock photos of other 998.

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Looks like they used a midsole a half or full size down from the upper lol.
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Kermit mouth has spread from AM1’s to the 998!
 
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thefreshlife said:
I was browsing Kith 998 on the bay and I came across this pair. Am I tripping or does this look off to anyone else? Seems like the midsole and toewrap/upper are different lengths and it is hanging off the edge making it look like a little bump at the tip. I don't think they're fake, just looks like a weird production error? This happen to anyone elses pairs of 998? First two pics are the one I'm looking at, the other pics are stock photos of other 998.

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That looks like TRASH. I'd be heated if i got a pair and it came looking like that.
 
size 13 992gr
www.dtlr.com

992

The Made in the USA 992 sneaker is part of a game-changing collection designed and developed by the runner within.Product Details ABZORB midsole Rubber outsole Suede/mesh upper
www.dtlr.com www.dtlr.com
 
notacop said:
I just received my "Big Checks No Stress" from YCMC and I swear it fits slightly bigger than my other 990s. My other pairs fit a bit loose because I like lots of toe room but I feel like I am almost swimming in these. Does anyone else who owns these notice this or am I just losing my mind?
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^^^The V5 in general is roomier than the previous V4 and other 990s due to the thinner ankle padding.
 
pdot09 said:
^^^The V5 in general is roomier than the previous V4 and other 990s due to the thinner ankle padding.
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Thanks, I appreciate the reply. It even feels bigger than my v5 Marbleheads. Even tried swapping out the insoles. Quarantine has probably just got me going mad.
 
Random question:

Do people tend to say/think Nine Ninety Two or Nine Nine Two when referring to the 992?

I tend towards the latter.
 
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