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APL Concept 1 Review: Do they live up to the Hype?

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wsupjs		#21	[url]	[-]
Registered Member Posts: 522 06/16/11 11:10 PM	SsTiNgEr77 wrote: I can't really believe those little springs can make that much of a difference. It's crazy to imagine they can, but personally these worked for me. Not everyone experiences gains with them, but people with high verticals, especially off 2 feet, seem to have the best gains. chichoi wrote: these APL's should reach the P.I.! great review, should have bought em when I was there... Thanks man! If you get another chance you should definitely pick them up. They're a great shoe, both aethetically and performance wise. It's really a tough package to beat. Fuman wrote: APL technology are great and you deff can dunk. The springs inside the shoes can make you dunk and a lso it has a good review by alot of people.. Thanks man. All the dunk videos were in Shox Ups, Brooks running shoes, or Hyperdunks. I don't have any clips in these yet. I've seen a lot more positive reviews for APL's then negative (about 3 to 1) so there has to be some validity to the technology. NikeRider wrote: Nice review. I also purchased a pair but gained no vertical increase. I can get about 1 inch above the rim with or without the APL's. Also, the toebox is uncomfortable for me. Otherwise, not a bad shoe. Thanks. Do you jump off 1 foot or 2? I found the gains to be better off 2 feet than 1. The toebox is interesting. It reminds me of the Jordan XX3, so if you have wider feet, it would probably be uncomfortable. I personally didn't have any issues with it. PocketLint wrote: I think they did man. I remember Titan had a few pairs over. Not sure if they still have them though. Nice review, man! Actually read it a few months back but just found it again now. I was honestly one of those skeptics back when this was still fresh on the market but yeah, all the reviews I've been reading say they have an effect, maybe minimal, but they support the wearer's vert in some way or another. Good job man! And lolz at the people hating on you. Thanks man! I was in the same position as you. I was a big skeptic at first, but after seeing so many positive reviews, I had to try them. Even if they don't help your vert, my legs do feel fresher after running games compared to doing so in my other shoes. There's definitely some benefit in them for everyone. And haha the haters crack me up. I think they're just jelly cause they can't dunk.
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NY GIANTS 11		#22	[url]	[-]
Registered Member Posts: 3687 06/17/11 11:02 AM	^ I personally can dunk (without 'springs').... But I did purchase the Concept 1 Concours version. For me they do not work. They are bottom heavy, traction is mediocure, and the 'spring' placement is off. It should be closer to the arch. I actually jumped 2 inches lower compared to an old pair of zoom generations that I've actually outgrown! I sent them back for a refund and was credited. N.E.W Y.O.R.K G.I.A.N.T.S 2007 SUPER BOWL 42 CHAMPIONS!!! N.E.W Y.O.R.K G.I.A.N.T.S 2011 SUPER BOWL 46 CHAMPIONS!!!
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wsupjs		#23	[url]	[-]
Registered Member Posts: 524 06/21/11 11:36 PM	NY GIANTS 11 wrote: ^ I personally can dunk (without 'springs').... But I did purchase the Concept 1 Concours version. For me they do not work. They are bottom heavy, traction is mediocure, and the 'spring' placement is off. It should be closer to the arch. I actually jumped 2 inches lower compared to an old pair of zoom generations that I've actually outgrown! I sent them back for a refund and was credited. Wow really? That sucks man, sorry to hear it. I did find them to be a little bottom heavy too, and I already mentioned the poor traction. I can't really comment about the spring placement. I think that'll vary a little bit for every person based on their jumping style. At least they refunded you. Can't complain too much about it then.
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kobeoverbron		#24	[url]	[-]
Registered Member Posts: 1400 06/23/11 8:57 AM	that sucks... LF: zk5 Bruce Lee sz 10-10.5
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BP the owner		#25	[url]	[-]
Registered Member Posts: 2363 07/15/11 5:17 PM	wsupjs wrote: Overall the APL Concept 1 is a great basketball. It does instantly�increase your vertical and is the best constructed basketball shoe I've ever seen. Whether or not they're worth $195 is completely up to each consumer. However, so far I am satisfied with the purchase. I hope with the next model, APL improves the traction and breathability. Otherwise, they have one of if not the best basketball shoes available today. Nice review! The constructive criticism is great, I'll think you'll be happy with the next shoe.... Here's a video of a kid wearing the Concours for the first time. His results were similar to yours, he just need a little work on the landing, haha. --------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------
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wsupjs		#26	[url]	[-]
Registered Member Posts: 526 07/21/11 4:21 PM	BP the owner wrote: Nice review! The constructive criticism is great, I'll think you'll be happy with the next shoe.... Here's a video of a kid wearing the Concours for the first time. His results were similar to yours, he just need a little work on the landing, haha. Thanks BP! I'm excited to see the next release. The Concours had the same tread pattern as the Concept 1's, so if they improve it, they'll have an even better shoe. I saw that video on TFB's website and about died. hah. I could easily dunk before APL's, but did get similar gains vert wise from them. How tall is the kid in that video btw? It looks like he's as tall or taller than Air Bama, which is listed at 6'4". They also tend to list dunkers are shorter heights to make their verts more impressive, so I'm guessing this kid is 6'5" or 6'6"
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PharelFor3		#27	[url]	[-]
Registered Member Posts: 11608 12/28/11 11:34 PM	not to gravedig but I was wondering about it. lol @ the 6'5 dude doing the most basic dunk possible TeamCowboys Free bmxdmx
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seth320		#28	[url]	[-]
Registered Member Posts: 295 01/02/12 2:03 AM	interesting gotta look out for these F/S Air Jordan Icons Montrose Christian PEs SZ 12 sethalumbaugh1@gmail.com
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patrickbwong		#29	[url]	[-]
Registered User Posts: 1 01/02/12 8:03 PM	I have the APL Concept 1 Banned Edition and i've gained increases in my verticle as well. Also, the APL's make it a lot easier to jump (getting rebounds, blocking/contesting shots, etc) which I liked. And they don't have great traction or breathability. I saw the sneak peak picture of the APL Concept 2's sole and the pattern, on the sole, looks better.
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wsupjs		#30	[url]	[-]
Registered Member Posts: 547 01/03/12 11:20 PM	patrickbwong wrote: I have the APL Concept 1 Banned Edition and i've gained increases in my verticle as well. Also, the APL's make it a lot easier to jump (getting rebounds, blocking/contesting shots, etc) which I liked. And they don't have great traction or breathability. I saw the sneak peak picture of the APL Concept 2's sole and the pattern, on the sole, looks better. Completely agree man. I also notice substanitally less leg fatigue when I play in these versus other shoes. I haven't seen the pictures of the Concept 2's yet, but I'll definitely be on the lookout for them. If they improve the traction, they'll be the best basketball shoes on the market in my opinion. For the couple of you that were asking about them, my original review still holds true.
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BP the owner		#31	[url]	[-]
Registered Member Posts: 2383 01/09/12 7:47 PM	wsupjs wrote: I haven't seen the pictures of the Concept 2's yet, but I'll definitely be on the lookout for them. If they improve the traction, they'll be the best basketball shoes on the market in my opinion. Concept 2 More info: http://www.athleticpropulsionlabs.com/ --------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------
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raptors29		#32	[url]	[-]
Registered Member Posts: 9754 01/13/12 11:29 PM	Is there an NCAA ban on these too? My Stuff On eBay http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/simons4507_W0QQ_nkwZQQ_armrsZ1QQ_fromZQQ_ipgZ Twitter http://twitter.com/RealBisi
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HOOPERVILAA		#33	[url]	[-]
Registered Member Posts: 1356 01/14/12 1:57 PM	the concept 2's shape is awesome, but the design is a bit on the weird side...i understand that you guys didnt want bells and whistles but the design is just weird...oh well its the performance that were after. Id love to review these in the future...! FOR SALE: EVERYTHING!!! Retirement Sale Lots of J's, OG,s NEW! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260584066034
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