jlx
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Post by jlx on Jun 11, 2015 15:12:22 GMT -6
I'm no expert in leather but from the pics of the g-sneaks in the latest drop, that leather clicking looks pretty poor.
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Post by matt on Jun 12, 2015 9:05:31 GMT -6
Honestly surprised to see the first 4 G shoe releases all at 90% or almost funded. I'm not sure if that's honest backing or "G adjusting" to keep the PR favorable. Maybe we underestimated the market?
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Post by caleb on Jun 12, 2015 9:14:48 GMT -6
I'm not sure if that's honest backing or "G adjusting" to keep the PR favorable. The Horweens both seem to have jumped up significantly overnight, and by about the same amount. I'd be pretty surprised to find out they hit their original targets. |
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Post by brentkuz on Jun 12, 2015 12:39:15 GMT -6
Pretty sure they wiggled it a little bit. No doubt they were funding regardless if no one backed them or not. Too much $$$ and time spent not to produce them now.
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Post by mkeview on Jun 12, 2015 12:44:59 GMT -6
I backed the white ones just now. Went back and forth a lot but the extra $20 I got off a fellow member allowed me to rationalize it to myself. It was 91% before and after I bought not sure how frequently it updates or if it's instant.
I was considering CPs so I am telling myself I just saved $150+. Now the wait.
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Post by bugula on Jun 12, 2015 12:56:52 GMT -6
the funding goes up instantly after you back so there are either 200+ of these things or their system knows how much of the inflation is artificial and mitigates it by filling up with the real purchasing.
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Post by metals37 on Jun 13, 2015 7:42:04 GMT -6
5 days and nothing has fully funded yet. I'm going to call that something less than a huge success. Not a flop or failure by any stretch of the imagination because the first 4 are all listed over 95%, but still, I would imagine they expected SOMETHING to have fully funded by now.
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Post by scooter on Jun 13, 2015 7:59:41 GMT -6
5 days and nothing has fully funded yet. I'm going to call that something less than a huge success. Not a flop or failure by any stretch of the imagination because the first 4 are all listed over 95%, but still, I would imagine they expected SOMETHING to have fully funded by now. Knowing Gustin has a tendency to massage the numbers, the possibility exists, they may not be funded that well, either. By setting the % so close to 100%, they may be trying to get "on the fence" buyers to commit. |
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Post by mkeview on Jun 13, 2015 10:00:40 GMT -6
Horween lows funded. Surprised they beat the white lows.
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Post by oatwilly on Jun 13, 2015 10:01:42 GMT -6
What's the consensus on the blue ones? I have some store credit....
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Post by Old26 on Jun 13, 2015 10:04:23 GMT -6
What's the consensus on the blue ones? I have some store credit.... I'm a hightop guy in this style, but the blue is a good look. There's three models I could live with, but there is zero reason to buy them from Gustin when there are so many other similar shoes out there. And the wait means it's a no-brainer. But if I had credit, I might use it on those... |
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Post by julian on Jun 13, 2015 10:57:32 GMT -6
What's the consensus on the blue ones? I have some store credit.... The blue ones are the only ones I really like and offer something at least slightly different. My only problem is with the gum sole. Now, I'm an absolute sucker for the right gum sole on the right trainer but, sadly, Gustin seem to have gone with one that's translucent throughout the mid-sole. Might be a minor thing to some, but it kills the overall look stone dead for me. |
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Post by bugula on Jun 13, 2015 12:18:49 GMT -6
agree about the transparency. if it was opaque, it'd be a stronger look. oatwilly - if you like 'em buy 'em. for me, they're untested and while i want to believe they're quality, shoes are a lot different than sewn garments. also, as mentioned before, there's just something off with how that leather came out with the photographed blues. |
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Post by oatwilly on Jun 13, 2015 13:44:49 GMT -6
geez, nevermind, I just noticed their low-tops don't sport the metal lace-hole reinforcers for some weird reason. Deal breaker
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Post by Deleted on Jun 13, 2015 13:56:38 GMT -6
geez, nevermind, I just noticed their low-tops don't sport the metal lace-hole reinforcers for some weird reason. Deal breaker Yeah, that was one of the reasons why I could pass more easily on the white low tops. Silver or white metal eyelets would have been simple, but a nice touch, and they overlooked that part. |
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Post by brentkuz on Jun 13, 2015 15:09:08 GMT -6
The blue looks way too weird for me. Plus the crease in the leather look horrible
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Post by exophobe on Jun 13, 2015 16:13:50 GMT -6
geez, nevermind, I just noticed their low-tops don't sport the metal lace-hole reinforcers for some weird reason. Deal breaker I read that they're there but hidden, but have done zero checking into that claim. |
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Post by Griffin on Jun 14, 2015 11:10:58 GMT -6
I like the orange ones, but im not sure how much I can wear them with. I really really need a dark brown shoe, but im goin for the clarks beeswax methinks.
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Post by bozer on Jun 17, 2015 13:19:10 GMT -6
Gotta be honest, if those sneakers would ship in 2 months like the jeans, I would buy them. I just can't wait that long, it will drive me insane. I really like the white and chromeexcels
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2015 13:25:37 GMT -6
i think a few of the options look good, but i'm not terribly surprised they're not funding like gangbusters. shoes are tough. these particular shoes are at a price point beyond impulse buy, sizing is realistically unknown, and none in the wild. those are a lot of 'ifs' for a 3-4 month wait...especially since once they arrive if there's an issue your likely only recourse is to send them back and have no shoes you've patiently waited for.
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Post by brentkuz on Jun 17, 2015 13:37:07 GMT -6
They will arrive just in time for snow, salt, slush
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Post by bentin on Jun 17, 2015 13:43:03 GMT -6
They will arrive just in time for snow, salt, slush All things that Chromexel loves! |
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Post by wisdom on Jun 17, 2015 15:49:39 GMT -6
They will arrive just in time for snow, salt, slush All things that Chromexel loves! Just skip Chromexcel and jump straight to Shell  |
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Post by andycmd on Jun 17, 2015 15:52:36 GMT -6
i think a few of the options look good, but i'm not terribly surprised they're not funding like gangbusters. shoes are tough. these particular shoes are at a price point beyond impulse buy, sizing is realistically unknown, and none in the wild. those are a lot of 'ifs' for a 3-4 month wait...especially since once they arrive if there's an issue your likely only recourse is to send them back and have no shoes you've patiently waited for. The original draw of Gustin was value, unique materials and made in the USA. The sneakers have lost 2 out of the 3 main draws to the company. If Gustin had attempted to make their sneakers in the US, many people would've happy to risk some money to back them since it would have supported a return of a lost industry in the US. By going to outsourcing to Italy route, there's nothing unique about those sneakers. Even the material and design is pretty common in the high end sneaker market. Yes, it is cheaper(not sure about the value part yet) but that's all they have going for them. For some, that's enough. For me, I'd prefer to back Rancourt who's trying to make high sneakers in the US or just buy them off the shelf. |
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Post by metals37 on Jun 18, 2015 4:21:05 GMT -6
i think a few of the options look good, but i'm not terribly surprised they're not funding like gangbusters. shoes are tough. these particular shoes are at a price point beyond impulse buy, sizing is realistically unknown, and none in the wild. those are a lot of 'ifs' for a 3-4 month wait...especially since once they arrive if there's an issue your likely only recourse is to send them back and have no shoes you've patiently waited for. The original draw of Gustin was value, unique materials and made in the USA. The sneakers have lost 2 out of the 3 main draws to the company. If Gustin had attempted to make their sneakers in the US, many people would've happy to risk some money to back them since it would have supported a return of a lost industry in the US. By going to outsourcing to Italy route, there's nothing unique about those sneakers. Even the material and design is pretty common in the high end sneaker market. Yes, it is cheaper(not sure about the value part yet) but that's all they have going for them. For some, that's enough. For me, I'd prefer to back Rancourt who's trying to make high sneakers in the US or just buy them off the shelf. Pretty sure this accurately reflects the attitude of a large portion of the members of this forum. |
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