The GH shoe thread

[dante]

Any of you run into width issues on the Made-in-USA New Balance?  It looks like 95% of those shoes are D width only...

Most of the limited run stuff that looks nice only run in D width

The classics like 574s with the basic colorway have wider sizes

Thanks.  I finally understand the importance of good shoes; I've been buying $35-$40 Made in China New Balances from Kohls and they just don't last.

Last week I went out and bought some Red Wings 8618's for work.  Unfortunately those are "Assembled in US with imported Materials" -   I wanted 100% US.  They are comfortable and well made; Next experimental work shoe will be a Thorogood Enforcer Code 3 Oxford's made in Wisconsin.

I also need sneakers so I think I'll have to visit a NB store and see what they've got.  I need 4E so I may have to go the customization route - but even those don't allow for 4E which makes no sense.  I've got some fat feet son!

[demik]

Copped these this weekend. I've been liking Aquas since I first got into sneakers in high school ~ 6 years ago; my friend had the old retros, and when he bought OG aqua 8s for $100 to repaint, I fell in love. I own 2 of my top 5 favorite Js 
 The nubuck is eh, and theres too much glitter in the purple midsole, but the OG gray colorway is worth it for a 2016 retro.

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Never been a fan of 8s but the grape color way is FIRE.

[bianco]

another one for the disc collection:

[Niomosy]

Sneakers for actual running; Nike Free somethings. Most comfortable pair of shoes I've ever had.

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What shoes you want?

Gimme dat 90s striped carpet look.

Say no more, fam.

[demik]

I want my shoes to match my poncho.

[Bigpock]

surprised I haven't posted more feet pics on this forum

[Reigning Hell]

I want my shoes to match my poncho.

[demik]

I want my shoes to match my poncho.

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Welp. Guess I did ask for it lol.

[dgneo]

Primeknits that I snagged a couple of weeks ago thanks to CPT. Easily my favorite pair of shoes at this point.

[Niomosy]

I want my shoes to match my poncho.

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That looks more like the Orlando Pulse Support / gay pride shoes.

[tp4tissue]

I want my shoes to match my poncho.

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Welp. Guess I did ask for it lol.

hang on, not all ponchos are like that though.. I've seen some toned down ponchos..

[demik]

I want my shoes to match my poncho.

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Welp. Guess I did ask for it lol.

hang on, not all ponchos are like that though.. I've seen some toned down ponchos..

those are called franks.

[GEIST]

another one for the disc collection:

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A few years ago I the old Puma disc sneakers, which I had as a child came to my mind and I searched for new models, but only found some which looked like a spaceship. A few month ago I searched again and found these. Unfortunately they were already sold out everywhere.


But the ones you posted are amazing. Could you tell me which shoe this is?

[bianco]

another one for the disc collection:

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A few years ago I the old Puma disc sneakers, which I had as a child came to my mind and I searched for new models, but only found some which looked like a spaceship. A few month ago I searched again and found these. Unfortunately they were already sold out everywhere.

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But the ones you posted are amazing. Could you tell me which shoe this is?

they're the puma disc ignite
i couldn't find them locally (sg), but was able to get a pair while my family was on holiday (hk)

http://uk.puma.com/uk/en/pd/disc-sleeve-ignite-knit-trainers/360724.html?dwvar_360724_color=black-glacier%20gray-white#start=4

[tp4tissue]

what do the discs do, do they come off?

[Jokrik]

what do the discs do, do they come off?

It's for tightening the shoes, sort of their unique mechanism
twist and tight

[demik]

another one for the disc collection:

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A few years ago I the old Puma disc sneakers, which I had as a child came to my mind and I searched for new models, but only found some which looked like a spaceship. A few month ago I searched again and found these. Unfortunately they were already sold out everywhere.

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But the ones you posted are amazing. Could you tell me which shoe this is?

this colorway is fire

[Niomosy]

another one for the disc collection:

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A few years ago I the old Puma disc sneakers, which I had as a child came to my mind and I searched for new models, but only found some which looked like a spaceship. A few month ago I searched again and found these. Unfortunately they were already sold out everywhere.

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But the ones you posted are amazing. Could you tell me which shoe this is?

Tiny bit of Google-Fu produced the following.  They're Ronnie Fieg Kith brand Pumas.  Looks like the model is Coat of Arms.  Though he appears to have done a number of colors.  The black/cyan is just one offering within the Coat of Arms model.  Looks like maybe a 2014 shoe from all the links I'm seeing.

There appear to be a number of them on Ebay.

[Niomosy]

If we're gonna talk out there, expensive, shoes.  Let's throw these into the mix!  Only $1775.00!

http://www.neimanmarcus.com/Giuseppe-Zanotti-Men-s-Crystal-Studded-High-Top-Sneaker-Red-Shoes/prod187640166_cat000550__/p.prod?icid=&searchType=EndecaDrivenCat&rte=%252Fcategory.jsp%253FitemId%253Dcat000550%2526pageSize%253D118%2526No%253D0%2526refinements%253D&eItemId=prod187640166&cmCat=product

[Reigning Hell]

if we're talking bout $1k+ shoes, I've wanted a pair of RO geobaskets for years. You gotta know how to wear them tho

[Niomosy]

There's a lot of shoes I could buy over $1000 but all of them are leather soled, recraftable shoes.  Thus far my running shoes may hit upward of $150 and I've thought about some casual sneakers in the $400 range but they'd have to be particularly awesome to consider it.  Most were expensive because of label rather than materials and build quality.

[CPTBadAss]

Shoes near $1000? Gimme some Saint Laurent Court Classics, Buscemi 100mms, bespoke Aldens, or Visvim Roland Joggers.

[Bevo]

Picked up a pair of the Ultra Boost Uncaged a couple of days ago. Very nice!

[demik]

Picked up a pair of the Ultra Boost Uncaged a couple of days ago. Very nice!

you bought socks with a sole

[Bevo]

Picked up a pair of the Ultra Boost Uncaged a couple of days ago. Very nice!

you bought socks with a sole

Yup =) Chicks are flocking

[demik]

Picked up a pair of the Ultra Boost Uncaged a couple of days ago. Very nice!

you bought socks with a sole

Yup =) Chicks are flocking

they look comfortable af

[Bevo]

Yeah they are probably the most comfortable shoe I own atm. Sold out in 15 mins on my island 😨

[Jokrik]

Shoes near $1000? Gimme some Saint Laurent Court Classics, Buscemi 100mms, bespoke Aldens, or Visvim Roland Joggers.

Hehehe
This..... 

[Niomosy]

Shoes near $1000? Gimme some Saint Laurent Court Classics, Buscemi 100mms, bespoke Aldens, or Visvim Roland Joggers.

Aldens are a damn solid choice.

For that price range I'd love to pick up a pair of burgundy Vass plain toe oxfords in the F last.   Of course, I'd like to bump the price up to around $1500 and grab a pair of Gaziano & Girling Sinatras as well as a pair of St. Crispins - possibly some monk strap ankle boots.

Casual though?  I dunno.  I keep wanting to try the Lanvins.



Kinda like these.



These could be fun




These, were the damn logo not smattered all over it would be fun.

[noisyturtle]

If you're getting a $1000 shoe it better be a dress shoe or custom sneaker. Everything else I've seen is ugly as sin.

[Niomosy]

If you're getting a $1000 shoe it better be a dress shoe or custom sneaker. Everything else I've seen is ugly as sin.

Honestly I question custom sneakers at more than about $500 and even that would have to be a really nice shoe and made by a  quality shoe company.  So many of the high priced sneakers seem to be from fashion labels that had all their attention on aesthetics and almost none on comfort.

[Reigning Hell]

Shoes near $1000? Gimme some Saint Laurent Court Classics, Buscemi 100mms, bespoke Aldens, or Visvim Roland Joggers.

I also wanted some visvim boots for a while, brown suede virgils mmmmm. Here's a pic of my old FBT bearfoots

I got rid of them because I didnt like the bearfoot model, much rather prefer the lhamos

[dante]

This weekend I'm going into a NewBalance store and try to find something with a 4E width...

Also later this year I want to get a set of 6" boots.  I don't why ... they look nice ...

I have my eye on these Red Wing 8882's



Problem is I have wide feet, and I think these only come in 'D'.  SoaB!

[Reigning Hell]

^ I also have wide feet, and was lucky enough to live close to a RW store when I bought my 875s. I'm a size 9, but my wide feet causes me to wear 9.5 in most brands.
For the RW 6in boots, I tried the 9 and it fit perfectly, width wise - just a tad too long.



You can see how my toes don't reach all the way into the toebox, causing some lifting. Also... THE BREAK IN PERIOD SUCKS *******. My heels were destroyed for ~ 2 weeks, and I thought it was beacause the roominess of the boot caused chaffing when walking

[demik]

Size 9/9.5 feet unite!

[clankgy1]

At least the keyboard is in good condition.  Doc 6 hole need replacing if based on looks, but not on comfort.

[dante]

I received a 2nd pair of RW 8618's tonight.  I hear about break in issues but these oxfords feel great on day 1.  It must be the boots that are a ***** to break in.

BTW here is an interesting article about Made in USA New Balance shoes in China.

[demik]

<3 cpt

[Jokrik]

This weekend I'm going into a NewBalance store and try to find something with a 4E width...

Also later this year I want to get a set of 6" boots.  I don't why ... they look nice ...

I have my eye on these Red Wing 8882's

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Problem is I have wide feet, and I think these only come in 'D'.  SoaB!

That is on sexy wing!

Not sure if I've shared this, but this is my indiana jones boots indy 405

[CPTBadAss]

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<3 cpt

Here's a better flick

This weekend I'm going into a NewBalance store and try to find something with a 4E width...

Also later this year I want to get a set of 6" boots.  I don't why ... they look nice ...

I have my eye on these Red Wing 8882's

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Problem is I have wide feet, and I think these only come in 'D'.  SoaB!

That is on sexy wing!

Not sure if I've shared this, but this is my indiana jones boots indy 405

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**** those indy 405s look good. As well as those Red Wings.

[Sifo]

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<3 cpt

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Here's a better flick

I need a pair

[demik]

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<3 cpt

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Here's a better flick

This weekend I'm going into a NewBalance store and try to find something with a 4E width...

Also later this year I want to get a set of 6" boots.  I don't why ... they look nice ... :)

I have my eye on these Red Wing 8882's

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Problem is I have wide feet, and I think these only come in 'D'.  SoaB!

That is on sexy wing!

Not sure if I've shared this, but this is my indiana jones boots indy 405

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**** those indy 405s look good. As well as those Red Wings.

bruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuh they look even better there o.o

[Reigning Hell]

Size 9/9.5 feet unite!

Yeeeee. Its the most common sizes, and its a cursing and a blessing. When you're trying to buy kicks at retail, raffle chances are low; when you're looking for a pair aftermarket, its easy to find something good

[demik]

so true dude.

plus it was sample size for a minute. so you were able to get some unreleased ****. but it was always first size to sell out.

plus, maybe bias, shoes look better at that size. only thing that rivals it is kid's shoes but that's because they're just adorable. but another over 10 looks stupid as hell. ol' stretched out looking ass hoes.

[Reigning Hell]

so true dude.

plus it was sample size for a minute. so you were able to get some unreleased ****. but it was always first size to sell out.

plus, maybe bias, shoes look better at that size. only thing that rivals it is kid's shoes but that's because they're just adorable. but another over 10 looks stupid as hell. ol' stretched out looking ass hoes.

YEAH, my Chi 1s are sz 10 and the toebox is weird. My Bred 4s are 9.5, and they look perfect.

Some Nike SB samples are so rare, but its nice knowing they're in my size if I want them 

[demik]

did u say black/cement IVs? (pls dont call them bred, black/cement 4s deserve more respect)



easily my favorite jordan EVER. they're so beautiful. my pair is from the first 99 retros when JB did the nike air instead of the jumpman.

sadly, i never wore them and they're dying slowly. paid 5 bills for my grails and never put them on

[dante]

1,200 people are killed each year over sneakers

[demik]

1,200 people are killed each year over sneakers

we know

when i used to collect sneakers i camped once for the defining moments pack (http://www.flightclub.com/jordan-le-defining-moments-pack-multi-multi-010351) and i got the last pait... not in my size. i had a police escort to my car so i wouldn't get robbed.

my ghetto ass ended up trading them for a dog >.<

[Reigning Hell]

did u say black/cement IVs? (pls dont call them bred, black/cement 4s deserve more respect)

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easily my favorite jordan EVER. they're so beautiful. my pair is from the first 99 retros when JB did the nike air instead of the jumpman.

sadly, i never wore them and they're dying slowly. paid 5 bills for my grails and never put them on :(

Sorry for the disrespect senpai :<  I know 99 retros and OGs are called BC4s, but most just call em Breds now. Yeah I got the 2012 retros when they came out. I went Friday/Saturday to a mall in Yuba City, and only 2 of the 4 of us got pairs  - not me. So I went to the mall with my family Sunday, and Footlocker was getting rid of the extras from raffle no-shows. THe feeling of actually getting a pair you love in your hand is the best. I fkn licked the sole of those, idgaf. I licked em BOTH.
I only cop my favorite Js, there's too much work put in to just have em for a bit and let em go. My BC4s (<3) have paint cracks on em, so I have to buy Angelis paint. I instacopped my Aquas when I saw em, I went full on spongebobsavage.jpg

 You have DS swooshes... so sexy. RIP the soles hahahah

[demik]

grape is my fav color way tho.

so good. i have some af1 i did in the grape colorway then nike ID offered them for a bit. never wore them ofc.

but yeah man look at those midsoles. just gone.