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whuddup we're the same age

me too

I feel old

Japanese people don't have a huge range of foot sizes.

Highest quality sneakers are probably Buttero. They even use vegetable tanned leathers http://14oz-berlin.blogspot.fi/2012/05/buttero-sneakers-made-in-tuscany.html

 

 

CP's feels quality-wise better than both the original and Margiela's GATs e.g. leather and construction. For me, when talking about sneakers, design is pretty much everything that matters anyway. I like Raf velcros and vandals most.

Yeah I realise you're paying for the design, but my CPs rape my margielas in terms of quality. And yeah, in this case quality has translated into durability too.

Well, you can justify whether something is 'worth' 2K objectively by breaking down the cost of materials, wages, design and marketing, and mark up. There are some shoes that have very little marketing and markup in the equation that would be worth 2k.

note that i don't have a problem with buying shoes for design, or even paying huge markups for retailers and marketing. gotta keep the world turning.

comfort is more related to how suitable the shape is for your foot, so it's gonna be specific to the individual.

Also, cushioning is an easy way to make things feel comfortable, but walk 12 hours in a cushioned shoe which initially feels comfortable compared to a hard leather soled shoe which fits well and tell me which is better.

My experience is the same.

Cheap balenciagas anyone ?

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Edited by ImaPro - 6/25/12 at 2:19pm

ln-cc had balenciaga lows for $300 but they sold instantly... probably it til end of year

wow.. anyone know what their quality is like? i'm not crazy about the colors but they look like they're made decently, no visible branding. surely worth $50

Considering they are just 50 give them a try !

Anyone know were to buy this Balmain High tops size 41?

The real thing is on Yoox for size 10s under $300:


Also size 10 black dress shoes and size 9 sandals.

Anyone know where I can find the new Black Balenciagas Arena mids. The SA has teased me about them too long. 

You're definitely overstating it. The quality of MMM footwear isn't super duper amazing, but its definitely not "mall brand" quality like you've posted before and I'd say its pretty decent quality for the price when you factor in that most of the stuff will make it to 40-60% off retail. It's not like most people are really paying 800-900 (or anywhere near that) for their MMM boots.

Its obviously not mall brand, after all it costs 3x as much as 'good' mall brand shoes even at sale. All in all compared to other designer sneakers around the same price quality itsnt there.