NIKE Thread

[El Argentino]

Can't stand those outsoles. Don't understand the hype.

 

[nsubrmnn]



Can't stand those outsoles. Don't understand the hype.

Agree they're horrible. Looks like the packing material

 

[double00]

gatorade color aside i like it - it let's the flyknit express that slipper shape really cleanly. it would be really cool if they could somehow make it more invisible but i'm guessing it just didn't work in clear.

it would be super cool if the outsole was even more segmented but i guess we're not there yet either.

 

[wansui]

Coulda posted in "Should I Buy" but I thought I would get better answers here. Anyone have experience with the Zoom Meriwether Posite?
My main concern would be it's suitability for warmer weather. Appreciate any info you guys could share.

 

[RFX45]

Nike gon' come out with Acronym-esque Prestos Utility

 

[wansui]

Nike gon' come out with Acronym-esque Prestos Utility

Seems like a re-hash of the Air Revaderchi colourways

I do dig the light grey/purple pair tho. Very throwback-ACG

 

[willy cheesesteak]

Can't wait to try these on


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[RFX45]

want!

 

[Fycus]

If ID allows all black upper with neon green sole I'm so down

 

[RFX45]

AquaSock 360

 

[RFX45]

Leather Racers?

 

[noobedloser]

I dig it

 

[willy cheesesteak]

Silver Bullet AM97s and Gold AM97s getting a wider release 04/15/17 (finally!)

http://sneakernews.com/2017/03/20/nike-air-max-97-silver-bullet-us-release-date-info/

On Footlocker and Finishline's release calendar:

 

[willy cheesesteak]

Stopped by the Nike SNEAKEASY Pop-Up earlier today to check out the VaporMaxes in person

The tour begins with a room showcasing all previous Air Max models along with their history (sorry no pics), then moves onto the VaporMax section:


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After the tour, you get to enter a raffle for a chance to win some Air Maxes, design a VaporMax iD (if you booked an appointment), and place a pre-order for VaporMaxes.

The NikeiD room:

I got a chance to try on VaporMaxes

On feet:

Thoughts

• Weight: They are surprisingly super light, definitely the lightest Air Max model and in hand, feel very similar to Flyknit Lunars in terms of weight.
• Flexibility: Extremely flexible because of the lack of a traditional foam midsole. I was testing this out by bending and twisting the shoe as if it were a pair of Nike City Knifes, and just being amazed by the flexibility. I'm sure Nike Free soles must have been a part of the research that went into making this sneaker.
• Comfort: You really feel like you're walking on air bubbles (duh, you literally are), but this model much more so than all previous Air Maxes. The soles are very bouncy, but firm and responsive at the same time. And before you ask, "but how does it compare to Ultra Boost?" I'd say it's up there but different in a way and ultimately will depend on what you're looking for, whereas Ultra Boost is like say, a memory foam mattress in that when you take a step, your foot sinks into the plush, cushiony sole and the sole pushes back up when you lift kind of like a Lunar sole, the VaporMax sole has less of a give when you take a step but springs back quickly when you lift your foot up. I could be wrong but, when it comes to long term use, I think the VaporMax sole will fair better and still retain that bounciness just like the first day when you put them on.
• Looks: The very first colorway, "Pure Platinum" was the perfect choice and really emphasizes how clean the shoe looks, paired with that awesome translucent sole, it looks like you're floating. The colorway reminds me of the Silver Bullet AM97s and that whole Y2K era of clothing/shoes and what designers thought people would be wearing in the new millennium, but updated to a softer light grey color similar to how some Sci-Fi films depict clothes and accessories in futuristic utopian societies.
• Fit: I was walking around for a good portion of the day before trying them on and tried them in my usual 9.5 and they fit very well; the person helping me out said to go with my Flyknit Racer size and to me they fit pretty TTS. I wear the same size in these just like all my other Air Maxes and majority of Nikes. The weave feels tighter/denser than a pair of Flyknit Racers, which is a good thing IMO. A lot of people seem to not like padding around the ankle area of Flyknit runners and these are not padded around there, so good news for anyone who has that preference.
• Price: They retail for $190.

I placed my pre-order for a pair and will be picking them up this Sunday, Air Max Day.

Hope this was helpful for you guys!

 

[jet]

They're really pushing these things man, nice write-up willy. Definitely not for me and I'm turned off by the constant upswing in base prices for nikes. I can't see myself spending $200 on air maxes when i used to buy frees for $85 a few years back.