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[mp23]

I am just really baffled by Nike's move away from the Racer and Trainer. They had an incredibly lightweight upper paired with a responsive cushioning technology, absolutely endless colorways, and a massive following.

They could have updated the cushioning to React, Zoom X, or even a thin, encapsulated Zoom Air unit and kept doing the MC colorways and other stuff.

 

[illustrayt]

Turquoise FL1 X Pegasus Trail 2 Hybrids (by GOVRN) for work today

 

[nice jahb]

Turquoise FL1 X Pegasus Trail 2 Hybrids (by GOVRN) for work today

Those go so hard! Good lord, I want. Lol

 

[perfectchaosrei]

I am just really baffled by Nike's move away from the Racer and Trainer. They had an incredibly lightweight upper paired with a responsive cushioning technology, absolutely endless colorways, and a massive following.

They could have updated the cushioning to React, Zoom X, or even a thin, encapsulated Zoom Air unit and kept doing the MC colorways and other stuff.

was the following really that big? you'd think the retros would have flown off shelves if that was the case.

 

[illustrayt]

Total Orange FL1 X Pegasus Trail 2 Hybrids (by GOVRN) for work today

 

[getyashinebox]

was the following really that big? you'd think the retros would have flown off shelves if that was the case.

Agreed, is FK geeks are a pretty rare breed, I’d say. Proof was in the pudding with the FKT rerelease

 

[nice jahb]

Serious question illustrayt : do you ever repeat shoes at work in the same calendar year?

 

[c money 88 05]

was the following really that big? you'd think the retros would have flown off shelves if that was the case.

Initially it was a fairly decent following, but there were a few factors at play:

-Flyknit was brand new with these being the first models
-HTM releases you couldn’t get without pressing the bank
-Olympics in 2012 with podium finishers wearing volt trainers
-Limited store release(it was like a goose chase finding stores with pairs & colors yiu wanted if you didn’t order from NDC, you couldn’t go to Footlocker or Finish Line for them)
-Colors being released we’re getting more bright, bold & vibrant at a time when other models weren’t always coming with the same energy

It was a good mix of style, comfort, hype & timing. They definitely weren’t my favorite pairs to run in but they did the job ok enough for me to be satisfied, but innovation left them behind.

And now they don’t have any other variables to stand on.

 

[Nipsey3000]

I am just really baffled by Nike's move away from the Racer and Trainer. They had an incredibly lightweight upper paired with a responsive cushioning technology, absolutely endless colorways, and a massive following.

They could have updated the cushioning to React, Zoom X, or even a thin, encapsulated Zoom Air unit and kept doing the MC colorways and other stuff.

Sadly, the market just wasn't there.

Most colorways sat and sold for heavy discounts.

Nike doesn't seem to be really comfortable with stuff that doesn't sell out instantly. We spoiled them and now, we pay the price.

Imo

 

[mp23]

was the following really that big? you'd think the retros would have flown off shelves if that was the case.

You do make a good point, although I don't remember what CW's they released, I don't recall them being the good ones, but I could be wrong. Either way, I miss having a stable of them available at a decent price point.

 

[2k2tii]

I used to be part of a secret/hidden Facebook group for -racers-

I unfortunately left the group a while back, but would like to be re-added. Please message me.

 

[mjt26]

Imagine if instead of sticking an air max sole on the racer, they would have put the lunar sole. I know they would have moved units.

 

[illustrayt]

Serious question illustrayt : do you ever repeat shoes at work in the same calendar year?

Raptor FL1 X Pegasus Trail 3 Hybrids (by GOVRN) for work today

 

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Gorgeous day here in Colorado.

 

[perfectchaosrei]

Imagine if instead of sticking an air max sole on the racer, they would have put the lunar sole. I know they would have moved units.

still wearing flyknit ones to the gym

 

[illustrayt]

Hulk Agility X Infinity React Hybrids (by GOVRN) for work today

 

[getyashinebox]

still wearing flyknit ones to the gym

Wear FKRs to run once or twice per week (mostly street, sometimes track). Worn thru some pairs (smooth sole) but otherwise all have held up well. Still run hard in my 2012 volts, sole is fine.

FKTs for casual wear though

 

[getyashinebox]

Has anyone painted the tongue of a FKR or FKT? How’d it come out and how’d it hold up?

Got the angelus paint with fabric additive (used it to touch up the swoosh on some FKTs, after they faded in a wash cycle). Not sure if painting the whole tongue would F them up tho

Repaint midsole on the 2012s still holding up nicely

 

[haicheo]

I used to be part of a secret/hidden Facebook group for -racers-

I unfortunately left the group a while back, but would like to be re-added. Please message me.

Same! (The add me part)

 

[dragicon]

Has anyone painted the tongue of a FKR or FKT? How’d it come out and how’d it hold up?

Got the angelus paint with fabric additive (used it to touch up the swoosh on some FKTs, after they faded in a wash cycle). Not sure if painting the whole tongue would F them up tho

Repaint midsole on the 2012s still holding up nicely

I’ve just swapped the tongues. There’s a dude near my house who does it for $10 a pair.

 

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Today:

 

[d e beatup]

It’s crazy that you could be in a space with 10,000 other people and I would guess that 10,000 of them would have zero inkling the significance (or cost) of those Racers

 

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[illustrayt]

Blue Glow / Volt Chukka X Epic React Hybrids (by GOVRN) for work today

 

[illustrayt]

Neutral Olive FKT X Epic React Hybrids (by GOVRN) for work today