Current Events > Nike admits their own hyped sneaker releases are "killing the culture"

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Wow! Its almost like people are sick of not getting the sneaker they want to buy 95% of the time. Thank god people are starting to see there are other options, not just Nike. SNKRS is a scam, and I have copped some big shoes on that app, but even I know its bullshit.

https://www.complex.com/sneakers/nike-snkrs-app-data-losing-customers

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2021 and no way for the public to buy their shit direct from the sweatshops.

Collectible shoes was a mistake.

I haven't owned a Nike Product since people started killing each other over Jordans in the late 80's early 90's.
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Trumpo posted...

2021 and no way for the public to buy their shit direct from the sweatshops.

You can, but it'll be "Nik".

Good. Too many people all of a sudden started liking shoes because of the pandemic and the last dance documentary, so maybe theyll find a new hobby and we can finally go back to people not caring about shoes.

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Shit like this is exactly why I just budget for StockX because theres almost no chance I get most shoes for retail

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Questionmarktarius posted...

You can, but it'll be "Nik".

Pretty sure that the factories, after they're done with the limited order from the actual brand, build a ton more off the records and sell them online for much cheaper. There are "fakes" that are literally impossible to differentiate from the "real" shoes because the literal only difference is what day it came off the factory floor.

Anyway, I find shoe "culture" pretty dumb. You really shouldn't call something that revolves around consuming new limited products a "culture."

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gatorsPENSbucs posted...

Good. Too many people all of a sudden started liking shoes because of the pandemic and the last dance documentary, so maybe theyll find a new hobby and we can finally go back to people not caring about shoes.

I remember Dunks being dead for like 6-7 years.

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Here I am with these Walmart shoes not giving a fuck

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Doe posted...

Anyway, I find shoe "culture" pretty dumb. You really shouldn't call something that revolves around consuming new limited products a "culture."

I am a huge sneaker collector and love sneakers, but Nike is the worst. They have gotten incredibly lazy and its too hard to get their shit. Thank god I switched to other brands. Now I just try to get Nikes to resell

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Y'all in here should read Jennifer Government if you haven't already.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FC0XSC/

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Does anyone know what my LA Gear collection is worth?

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Flockaveli posted...

I remember Dunks being dead for like 6-7 years.

At least that long. I used to get them at Ross and stores like that. Fun times.

SF_Okami posted...

its too hard to get their shit. Thank god I switched to other brands.

Opposite for me. I can only get Nikes and just about impossible to get anything else. Not a single win from confirmed all year, among other places.

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Thats why Shaq is the GOAT.

He makes accessible affordable shoes for the kids whose parents cant shell out hundreds for kicks.


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Smackems posted...

Here I am with these Walmart shoes not giving a fuck

ain't nothing wrong with George shoes.

SSJPurple posted...

Thats why Shaq is the GOAT.

He makes accessible affordable shoes for the kids whose parents cant shell out hundreds for kicks.

Is this true? Honest question.
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SiO4 posted...

Is this true? Honest question.

I just did a quick search of "Shaq Shoes" and couldn't find anything in his name more than thirty bucks.

Didn't look very hard but everything I saw was 15-29 or so.

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Smackems posted...

Here I am with these Walmart shoes not giving a fuck

Saaaaaaaaaaaaaaaame!

SiO4 posted...

Is this true? Honest question.

Yeah dude theyre Shaq Shoes. He literally makes them as an affordable alternative to your Jordan or Lebrons.

Idk, I always thought that was cool of him. He easily could have gone the expensive route but chose not to for those less fortunate.

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SSJPurple posted...

Yeah dude theyre Shaq Shoes. He literally makes them as an affordable alternative to your Jordan or Lebrons.

Idk, I always thought that was cool of him. He easily could have gone the expensive route but chose not to for those less fortunate.

That's actually pretty cool. It speaks directly to what I was saying earlier.
Good on him!!
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The store I used to work at sold Shaqs. They were not the best quality but the appeal is in the name, kids liked them.

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Just buy whatever shoe fits properly. Shoe culture was always dumb

SF_Okami posted...

I am a huge sneaker collector and love sneakers, but Nike is the worst. They have gotten incredibly lazy and its too hard to get their shit. Thank god I switched to other brands. Now I just try to get Nikes to resell

bling bling, too bad re-sell tanked after the shock drop and now I have to sit on them until they get close to $1800 before I sell

SF_Okami posted...

The store I used to work at sold Shaqs. They were not the best quality but the appeal is in the name, kids liked them.

Growing up poor sucks.
So, if these can be considered reasonable, that is a good thing.

I grew up in a yuppie town, I know the feels.
It's been a while, but I will never forget my roots.
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sneaker culture is pretty interesting, but it's easily exploited.
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SSJPurple posted...

Yeah dude theyre Shaq Shoes. He literally makes them as an affordable alternative to your Jordan or Lebrons.

Idk, I always thought that was cool of him. He easily could have gone the expensive route but chose not to for those less fortunate.

that's cool but the kids will know pretty quick that you're wearing the poor kids shoes

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SSJPurple posted...

Yeah dude theyre Shaq Shoes. He literally makes them as an affordable alternative to your Jordan or Lebrons.

A lady got mad at him when he was with Reebok, his shoes costing too much. Broke it off with Reebok and went the Walmart route.

berlyman101 posted...

that's cool but the kids will know pretty quick that you're wearing the poor kids shoes

Hes sold over 150 million pairs, doesnt seem like they care too much.

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SF_Okami posted...

Now I just try to get Nikes to resell

That doesnt really help the situation.

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gatorsPENSbucs posted...

Hes sold over 150 million pairs, doesnt seem like they care too much.

"I asked her for Adidas and she bought me Zips!"

rexcrk posted...

That doesnt really help the situation.

Blame Nike for their easily exploitable supply numbers.

bknight posted...

bling bling, too bad re-sell tanked after the shock drop and now I have to sit on them until they get close to $1800 before I sell

Lucky jerk lol thats still an easy 1200 profit tho

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gatorsPENSbucs posted...

Opposite for me. I can only get Nikes and just about impossible to get anything else. Not a single win from confirmed all year, among other places.

I actually have very good luck on the confirmed app. It has not been around that long and I have copped over twice the amount of stuff then I have on Nike. Got four pairs of Yeezy slides, a few 700s including my 4th pair of waverunners, and some 350s of course.

Those foam runners have eluded me so far tho and I want a pair bad haha

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Sneakers are like shitty high-maintenance stocks that you have to let out for air on occasion or they'll crumble apart with the wind

Thankfully my feet are way too big for those shoes so I just buy Adidas and Reebok instead

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AvantgardeAClue posted...

Thankfully my feet are way too big for those shoes so I just buy Adidas and Reebok instead

hnnnngh, I'm trying to partake in conspicuous consumption, but my feet are dummy thicc, and the flop of my clown shoes keeps alerting the scalpers

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Sneaker culture in general is weird. They're fucking shoes. I understand owning a pair of shoes was a status symbol back in the early 1900's, but no one gives a fuck what's on your feet anymore.

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I just bought some Animal Crossing shoes from Puma, me happy

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DrizztLink posted...

hnnnngh, I'm trying to partake in conspicuous consumption, but my feet are dummy thicc, and the flop of my clown shoes keeps alerting the scalpers

Actually I just buy Jordans on Eastbay kek

Two pairs of Reeboks for $41 each is hardly consoom material though

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RoseLuck2X22462 posted...

I just bought some Animal Crossing shoes from Puma, me happy

Oh sick. Pics. Which one did you get? The suedes?

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DocDelicious posted...

Sneaker culture in general is weird. They're fucking shoes. I understand owning a pair of shoes was a status symbol back in the early 1900's, but no one gives a fuck what's on your feet anymore.

why would you say something that is evidently false?

it's okay to say you're ignorant to the culture.
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Any designer products are stupid. They aren't objectively better clothes, shoes, or handbags, you're just paying for a logo. And, I guess, to impress everyone with how you can afford it.

DowntownMrSmith posted...

Any designer products are stupid. They aren't objectively better clothes, shoes, or handbags, you're just paying for a logo. And, I guess, to impress everyone with how you can afford it.

Disagree. Some brands quality is insanely nice. Also you are not taking into account the designs some houses make. Some of them put out really unique stuff (OFF WHITE is designer and they were unavoidable for a few years, making stuff that was very different than what was the norm, Golden Goose is another)

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