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Looks good. Only gripe is, if you're gonna do OG color blocking, you should do the og outsole pattern as well.They came, check 'em out!!!
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THE OFFICIAL AIR MAX 1 THREAD
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I’m tired of the solid outsoles too
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Not to get too far away from the sneakers / topic, but a lot of good insights and comments over the past page.
My two coins, companies in general have been going through a variety of challenges since the pandemic. The “Sneaker Industry” as a whole has taken a nosedive in my eyes. Resellers have always been around, but the sheer volume of individuals getting into it during the pandemic coupled with those who really care nothing about sneakers has ballooned and sullied the sneaker “game”. I’ve been a sneaker junkie for decades so I don’t want to come across as a bitter “old man” lol but it’s just saddening to see. It’s becoming an impossible task to obtain almost everything, across brands. And it’s not even always hyped or collaborated sneakers. It’s crazy. Ex. Complaints from customers trying to get LaMelo’s Pumas. The hype surrounding almost any NB sneaker even ones that are not collabs. Nikes and Jordan’s, it’s fair to assume we all know the struggles. Under Amour is having financial difficulties and their releases around their main athlete Steph Curry, related to his record breaking seasons and championship run, has been abysmal. It’s just been bad across brands. It seems like the perfect time for competitors to jump in and steal Nikes share of the pie but every brand seems to be falling short.
In terms of customization across the brands, all have taken a huge step back with their respective programs. Adidas did away with their customization program several years ago as did Under Armour. NB has put their program on “hold”. NBY / Nike ID and Bespoke offerings has been dramatically reduced and certain models / programs completely discontinued. Not sure if the costs are too high and the profits don’t add up but it’s been falling by the wayside for most brands.
Apologies for getting a bit off topic, but seems like there’s some in this thread who get it.
JS”
My two coins, companies in general have been going through a variety of challenges since the pandemic. The “Sneaker Industry” as a whole has taken a nosedive in my eyes. Resellers have always been around, but the sheer volume of individuals getting into it during the pandemic coupled with those who really care nothing about sneakers has ballooned and sullied the sneaker “game”. I’ve been a sneaker junkie for decades so I don’t want to come across as a bitter “old man” lol but it’s just saddening to see. It’s becoming an impossible task to obtain almost everything, across brands. And it’s not even always hyped or collaborated sneakers. It’s crazy. Ex. Complaints from customers trying to get LaMelo’s Pumas. The hype surrounding almost any NB sneaker even ones that are not collabs. Nikes and Jordan’s, it’s fair to assume we all know the struggles. Under Amour is having financial difficulties and their releases around their main athlete Steph Curry, related to his record breaking seasons and championship run, has been abysmal. It’s just been bad across brands. It seems like the perfect time for competitors to jump in and steal Nikes share of the pie but every brand seems to be falling short.
In terms of customization across the brands, all have taken a huge step back with their respective programs. Adidas did away with their customization program several years ago as did Under Armour. NB has put their program on “hold”. NBY / Nike ID and Bespoke offerings has been dramatically reduced and certain models / programs completely discontinued. Not sure if the costs are too high and the profits don’t add up but it’s been falling by the wayside for most brands.
Apologies for getting a bit off topic, but seems like there’s some in this thread who get it.
JS”
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The level of demand has increased so much more than brands could have anticipated
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Demand has increased but realistically what is the demand?
Resellers and folks just trying to make a buck cause they know they can click a couple buttons on a app and then they can return it if it bricks.
So called demand for tons of recent air maxes and sold out draws etc (Bunch of AM1, BW, Structures, etc) then a couple weeks go by and it’s back down to below retail.
Seems like the folks who really want the shoes can’t really get them and tbh I’m content with striking out and not paying resale prices. On to the next one.
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I like seeing Nike block returns from high volume returners finally, make those dudes get a real job.
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Such a shame they stopped the Bespoke program. I had made a few bespokes and had plans for more.
I remember during a visit to the UK store to see new materials and to speak to the consultants I was informed they would be emailing peeps who had done bespokes to ask for feedback and what other silhouettes peeps wanted to see. I was told peeps were asking for J1's. If the email had actually been sent out I would have asked for dunks as was heavy into them at the time, ah well.
Hopefully one day the program will come back, here's to hoping
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How's the toe boxThey came, check 'em out!!!
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I've never had a woman look at my am1's and say "man that toebox is jacked up"
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What about a mongoose?
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Square, would need a reshape to complete the look. Not the worst, but we've had better.
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Exactly V... And supply chains have broken down as well.
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So it seems like everyone is passing on these Pattas and waiting for the white pair. Damn it.. 
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The difference between the Maroon pair.
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I don’t like when they execute the swoosh like that. Otherwise, I like the colorways.The difference between the Maroon pair.
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Wow easy in and out in a minute.
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Easy cop on the 10.5
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anybody got a extra M or L shirt?
tryna cop but having problems
tryna cop but having problems
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I’ m tempted to complete the set, i know if i do it, they will stay in the closet for a long period
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thats what I just started, i got 5 pairs to go but they are cheap so i got time
looking to do a double set
past patta maxes have shown these are good investments so im going based off history, could b wrong but f it
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were the older patta pairs available online, like how these are?
or was it more of an instore only.
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They were available only, some with more limited online availability than others.
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the older patta maxes were available online and in store and were very cheap after release for a very long time
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