When you guys cop in person, do you examine your pair like crazy and make sure it's perfect?

[princegotsole]

i usually cop and go

 

[spoiledfeet]

I do the same thing...I check them and sometimes switch pairs just to have the perfect pair.. quality now a days

 

[babymj]

no, there is no perfect pair.

 

[luvtheshoe]

I stopped a while ago. I have never seen a "perfect" pair lately so I just expect a flaw or two, or three.

 

[ab doom]

Always inspect them before I drop my bread!

 

[ponyboy]

I really don't.. as long as i get my pair that is was my great satisfaction...ponyboy

 

[ponyboy]

I really don't.. as long as i get my pair that is was my great satisfaction...ponyboy

 

[ponyboy]

I really don't.. as long as i get my pair that is was my great satisfaction...ponyboy

 

[east99]

not much, i just check for any noticeable defect. i basically look at my shoe for a minute and that's it

 

[mike2389]

just look for obvious stitching defects. glue stains dont really bother me bc when i wear them, they're bound to get scuffed.

 

[rod301]

Originally Posted by Brandon3000

its not that serious

  

 

[aldy]

.

ALWAYS.

I always examine my shoes before I get them.. in the store that is.

Sometimes, you could get discounts too.
PIFF!

 

[alex2182]

Originally Posted by ohdannyboy

no pair is going to be perfect, you'll always have a small imperfection whether it's extra glue or a tiny blemish...before I started working for FNL I did this all the time, now I just take them fresh off the truck and deal with it

 

[azhul23]

no can do for special kickx...you just get your size and be happy ,you were able to copped one, but if given a chance it's always nice to pick the best in your eyes...

 

[hyalite]

I've started inspecting them more since JB's and Nike's quality control has continued to go downhill.  Some releases are notorious for quality control issues: stitching, glue, paint, etc.

 

[grand hustlepimpin]

Haha, I "CSI" my kicks to but you take it to another level but good read. I made me lol.

 

[grand hustlepimpin]

Haha, I "CSI" my kicks to but you take it to another level but good read. I made me lol.

 

[619destroyer858]

**i opened the box and smell it,damn,,that smells good**

 

[udntnoeme01]

Only if I get a chance. Some shoes that were in high demand, such as the 6/17 CDP, made it so that I had no chance to carefully inspect my pair and ask for a new one. I'd be lucky to even have my size, so I just grab and go.

 

[zero 0123]

Always always always. If you're investing your money into something, you better make sure it's a quality product. Something JB has been lacking of recently. Almost every release I have to mix and match pairs to make sure I get two clean pairs.

 

[blackcat23mj]

sure do...if im paying 100+ dollars for them im checking to make sure they are good and not b-grade like...i learned my lesson when i copped a pair of kobe IV CD and then a pair from the outlets, the outlet pair was better made than the pair i copped in store (uneven foot sock on the tongue area, it messes up the cushioning on the front of my ankle when i play).

 

[hennyluver]

Absolutely!!! If I'm dropping money on a product, I want the product to be of satisfactory quality. I'm not against asking to check out a 2nd or 3rd pair if I'm not happy with the kicks.

 

[purplehazen]

i check both shoes for glue stains, dirt spots, definetly make sure they are up to par, its always good to see what you paying for... i had a bad experience with a pair of shes one time, never again

 

[frenchblue23]

I always inspect. Especially, if they have more sizes in the back.

The last thing I need is a minor defect or a smudge, because it will bother the hell out of me. Even if it's not that noticeable.