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Post by bentin on Jan 22, 2016 13:25:41 GMT -6
Wish they were the color of the interior. Maybe, something more like this ? .....    Well shit. Is there someone who will charge me UK VAT and a healthy markup on them? |
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Post by scooter on Jan 22, 2016 13:41:24 GMT -6
Maybe, something more like this ? ..... Well shit. Is there someone who will charge me UK VAT and a healthy markup on them? LOL ! ..... No VAT. But, there is a healthy mark-up. $370. The only store that has them is Bait |
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Post by bentin on Jan 22, 2016 13:49:10 GMT -6
Ouch, thanks. I think I'll stick to US made 996's.
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Post by scooter on Jan 22, 2016 13:56:29 GMT -6
The NB × Horween collabs have gotten a bit crazy. Unless you luck into a pair, like I did with my 996BHR, there is a hefty price to pay. Most of them are exclusive to stores like Bait, and Rise. As much as I may want some of these, for the price, I'd be more inclined to back pairs of Wolverine 1Ks made of similar Horween leathers.
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Post by bentin on Jan 22, 2016 14:11:51 GMT -6
Funny, wearing my 1k's right now.
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Post by gaseousclay on Jan 22, 2016 16:52:48 GMT -6
Latest addition to my NB collection.....  Paired with PBJ AI-003 I decided to try my first MiE NB. The 575 is very much like the 996. I particularly liked the colorway of this model, for everyday wear with denim. Very versatile. They are listed as navy, but appear almost black. I'd say, midnight would be a better description. Construction is on par with all of my MiUSA NB. With the price ( $75.70 with shipping from End ), and the expedience in which End delivered them factored in, this is one of the greatest value purchases I've ever made. Damn, how'd you get your delivery so fast? Mine took 2 days just to show movement and now my delivery has been delayed again probably because of that sh*t sucking snow storm. |
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Post by gaseousclay on Jan 25, 2016 9:20:58 GMT -6
Just checked all my trainer boxes and all my Made In USA New Balance show US8.5 and UK8. If you click the 'Sizing' tab on each pair on the End site you'll see the same thing shown on the size charts. In all Asia and England made NBs I take a UK8.5 (marked US9) but all of the NB models I have that are Made In America are UK8 as they all run about half a size bigger. So, if you take a US10 in, say, Nike, I would suggest either a UK9.5 or possibly a UK9 if you prefer a snug fit. I received my 996's this morning and the sizing is really wonky. I wear a size US10 for the NB575 and these fit almost a half size too big. Guess that's the cost of making a blind purchase without being able to try these on. |
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Post by drewcandraw on Jan 25, 2016 12:42:09 GMT -6
Just checked all my trainer boxes and all my Made In USA New Balance show US8.5 and UK8. If you click the 'Sizing' tab on each pair on the End site you'll see the same thing shown on the size charts. In all Asia and England made NBs I take a UK8.5 (marked US9) but all of the NB models I have that are Made In America are UK8 as they all run about half a size bigger. So, if you take a US10 in, say, Nike, I would suggest either a UK9.5 or possibly a UK9 if you prefer a snug fit. I received my 996's this morning and the sizing is really wonky. I wear a size US10 for the NB575 and these fit almost a half size too big. Guess that's the cost of making a blind purchase without being able to try these on. Did you order UK9.5? |
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Post by gaseousclay on Jan 25, 2016 13:00:06 GMT -6
yes, UK9.5 = US10. i'm sure I can still wear them it just feels weird to have an inch of toe space.
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Post by drewcandraw on Jan 25, 2016 17:24:40 GMT -6
yes, UK9.5 = US10. i'm sure I can still wear them it just feels weird to have an inch of toe space. good thing i didn't order cause i was unsure what size to get...thicker socks or just resell or return if its not too bad? |
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Post by drewcandraw on Jan 25, 2016 17:26:22 GMT -6
Does anyone have any recommendations for wider court classic style shoes? I saw the CPs when i went to Barneys and they looked so narrow for what I would like to wear. I debated on Epaulets and have been looking at Rancourts as well.
Super budget option that I am waiting to be released are the Vans court classic. But i don't like the white midsole (prefer gum or all one color).
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Post by gaseousclay on Jan 25, 2016 21:32:15 GMT -6
yes, UK9.5 = US10. i'm sure I can still wear them it just feels weird to have an inch of toe space. good thing i didn't order cause i was unsure what size to get...thicker socks or just resell or return if its not too bad? The weird thing is that I put them alongside my other size 10 sneakers and they're exactly the same. The difference with the 996 is that it has an elongated toe profile compared to my other sneakers. They fit it's just they're the oddest fitting sneakers I own |
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Post by devastitis on Jan 25, 2016 21:46:01 GMT -6
So for sneakers, UK sizing is half a size down compared to dress shoes and boots which is a full size down?
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Post by MiddleAge on Jan 26, 2016 11:45:32 GMT -6
Wear these today....  |
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Post by gaseousclay on Jan 26, 2016 19:45:06 GMT -6
So for sneakers, UK sizing is half a size down compared to dress shoes and boots which is a full size down? For sneakers half size down seems right. Don't know if full size down on dress shoes and boots is universal. Depends on the brand and last. My Alfred Sargents are a full size down from my Alden, but when I was researching sizes and lasts for Carmina and Edward Green I found that some of their lasts would work a half size down |
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Post by julian on Jan 28, 2016 4:19:27 GMT -6
So for sneakers, UK sizing is half a size down compared to dress shoes and boots which is a full size down? For sneakers half size down seems right. Don't know if full size down on dress shoes and boots is universal. Depends on the brand and last. It's confusing because it also varies between brands. For example, with Asics, a US10 is a UK9. END have accurate size charts and carry most trainers, certainly GR editions, so I'd suggest checking their size charts for the brand/model you're looking at and you should be able to work out what you need to order. |
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Post by julian on Jan 28, 2016 4:29:56 GMT -6
The NB × Horween collabs have gotten a bit crazy. Unless you luck into a pair, like I did with my 996BHR, there is a hefty price to pay. Most of them are exclusive to stores like Bait, and Rise. As much as I may want some of these, for the price, I'd be more inclined to back pairs of Wolverine 1Ks made of similar Horween leathers. Agreed. In the UK they're only about £50 less than 1ks. Only make any kind of sense when they're on sale. The ones I picked up worked out to half the price of 1ks over here and actually less than most regular MIA NBs at full price. |
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Post by MiddleAge on Jan 28, 2016 11:47:58 GMT -6
I am into trainer right now..... I am so getting this Saturday if I can click my keyboard fast enough   |
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Post by MiddleAge on Jan 29, 2016 23:37:00 GMT -6
I am into trainer right now..... I am so getting this Saturday if I can click my keyboard fast enough Went to 8 online stores. My size all sold out in less than a minute and all sizes in less than 5 minutes.... WTH... |
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Post by MiddleAge on Feb 1, 2016 14:59:11 GMT -6
Three days later, I give up on buying the one above. My size is sold out pretty much in less than a minute on all websites and I am not going to pay $400-$500 on ebay for one. It supposes to be the most comfortable shose out there... and the hype is crazy. Boo... so sad....
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Post by devastitis on Feb 1, 2016 20:03:48 GMT -6
Three days later, I give up on buying the one above. My size is sold out pretty much in less than a minute on all websites and I am not going to pay $400-$500 on ebay for one. It supposes to be the most comfortable shose out there... and the hype is crazy. Boo... so sad.... notreshop is dropping them at 9pm cst tonight.  |
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Post by jbreitenbucher on Feb 1, 2016 20:29:20 GMT -6
So tempted to get a pair of these, but I'm seriously thinking about some Common Projects Achilles Low or Gustin White Low. There is also the worry that if I wore them with any jeans they would get indigo all over them.  |
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Post by MiddleAge on Feb 1, 2016 20:29:21 GMT -6
Thanks. I got my Puma Disc Blaze (couple post up) from Notre . My guess is it will take about 20 seconds to sell out. Thanks to all the bots out there from those ebay sellers. boo!!
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Post by MiddleAge on Feb 1, 2016 20:31:57 GMT -6
So tempted to get a pair of these, but I'm seriously thinking about some Common Projects Achilles Low or Gustin White Low. If you like this style, I would consider Adidas Ultra Boost. Extremely Comfortable!  |
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Post by jbreitenbucher on Feb 1, 2016 20:38:41 GMT -6
So tempted to get a pair of these, but I'm seriously thinking about some Common Projects Achilles Low or Gustin White Low. If you like this style, I would consider Adidas Ultra Boost. Extremely Comfortable! The equation is what would I wear them with? I think I've started collecting clothes and shoes, and that seems bad. Got some orange NB (made in England) and blue diesel Adidas (limited run) but hardly wear them because I tend to wear sport coats with boots or dress shoes and if I go casual then I tend to do Chucks or PF. Maybe I need to think of these as summer shoes and not wear the boots June-September. |
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