The Sneakers/Shoe Thread

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DIY-ed a custom shoe display rack.

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u like NB shoes so much!! :eek:

I also have 2 pairs of NB shoes now =:p

Yep!

Been wearing them for over a decade.

Started with their sports shoes.

wearing 2 of their sports shoes now. 860 v1 ( current model now is v3) and the first Minimus shoe :o
 

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Not so much that its cheaper overseas.....just that you get to hunt for REALLY limited edition stuffs.....:)
thats true. still remember me managing to hunt down a pair of phantaci back then in ximending when there were no SG shops bringing it in. and at a really damn good price.
 

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thats true. still remember me managing to hunt down a pair of phantaci back then in ximending when there were no SG shops bringing it in. and at a really damn good price.

yep......nothing like the thrill of the hunt for a value buy of a true limited edition.....hope to have another fruitful hunt next month when I go Taipei.
 

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Any NB experts here? What's the main difference between Made in USA and Made in England?
 

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Any NB experts here? What's the main difference between Made in USA and Made in England?

Made in USA versions are catered for the US market, about 25% of the pairs sold in US. Have more factories and more range. Mainly designs first made popular decades ago that have been revived mainly as fashion accessories. Got their top of the range and custom versions that are very expensive.

Made in England versions are created mainly for European markets, about 30% of the total sold in Europe. Only has one factory in Flimby so the pairs produced are lesser. Predominately New Balance 576, 577 and 1500. Harder to get a pair.
 

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Made in USA versions are catered for the US market, about 25% of the pairs sold in US. Have more factories and more range. Mainly designs first made popular decades ago that have been revived mainly as fashion accessories. Got their top of the range and custom versions that are very expensive.

Made in England versions are created mainly for European markets, about 30% of the total sold in Europe. Only has one factory in Flimby so the pairs produced are lesser. Predominately New Balance 576, 577 and 1500. Harder to get a pair.

Thanks. I'm considering this pair so probably need to go try out the sizes first.

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Which is the cheapest website to get a pair of common projects sneakers? I only know of revolveclothing.
 

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NB experts, anyone tried this french seller "stock-shoes" or any other french sellers on ebay?

i see the french prices for made in uk stuff like 576 going for sub 100 euros sia, which is low.

any reputable ebay sellers to reco?

for me i used oi polloi before but not for shoes yet. they ship fast but their NB selection is really small
 
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NB experts, anyone tried this french seller "stock-shoes" or any other french sellers on ebay?

i see the french prices for made in uk stuff like 576 going for sub 100 euros sia, which is low.

any reputable ebay sellers to reco?

for me i used oi polloi before but not for shoes yet. they ship fast but their NB selection is really small

legit. :) :zotto:
 
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