Official Nike Air Yeezy 2 AFTERMATH THREAD ----- NO BUYING/SELLING/TRADING!

[seandon23]

DJ Proto speaks the truth! I feel like when people try to cop these fakes/GMs and what not that they are giving more power to those sellers. I don't mind people wearing fakes at all but the more people but from these sellers. I have a feeling that they will over saturate the resale market with the fakes/GMs like we are seeing with the yeezy 2

 

[madamimadam]

it's sad. a few years ago, "sneaker heads" would never do this crap. the only people rocking fakes were those who don't love sneakers like that, and didn't know the difference, nor care.

Lol where do I even start with this.

Reason for the replica boom:

1) People are tired of paying close to 200 dollars for sneakers made in China, when they can go directly to the SOURCE and get them for a 1/3 of the price.

2) People are tired of the resellers who stop at nothing to snatch up every single pair made just to hold them hostage for triple or quadruple the cost. (depending on the sneaker of course)

3) People are tired of the hoops they have to jump through just to get a CHANCE to buy said sneakers. Who the hell wants to go through all that trouble...waiting all day at the computer for tweets, going to the mall and waiting on line for raffle tickets. Children's games.

I get that you take pride in your collection and that's very noble. You're right. Some people aren't as hardcore as you and don't mind rocking "fakes." But right now, the sneaker game is at a crossroads. You see the reps and notice that they've gotten so good. To the point where they mirror authentics. And you ask yourself...why am I paying 160+....waking up at 8 AM on Saturday mornings just to face bitter disappointment, sitting at my computer all day waiting for tweets just to face bitter disappointment, going to the mall and wasting hours camping in line and losing out on my valuable time and money (notice a trend here?), when you can just go on one of these sites, click what you want and have it at your door in 7 days.

Now why would anyone have a problem with that?

If you really care about the sneakers themselves you wouldn't. But when you see your sneakers as dollar signs and price tags, then that's where we start to see who's really in it for the love of the sneakers or the exclusivity that comes with owning specific pairs. Those are the guys getting butthurt over reps from what I've noticed.

In the end they're JUST sneakers. And people forget that.

Sorry for the rant, I'm done.

 

[dj proto j]

Now why would anyone have a problem with that?
If you really care about the sneakers themselves you wouldn't. But when you see your sneakers as dollar signs and price tags, then that's where we start to see who's really in it for the love of the sneakers or the exclusivity that comes with owning specific pairs. Those are the guys getting butthurt over reps from what I've noticed.

so let me get this straight, you're saying if you really love the sneakers, you'd have no problem buying and settling for fakes?

LMAO!

like i said, you're what's wrong with the culture now. there's these cats like you out there now who pride themselves on being in the fake game... talking about "i am nike's reckoning"... lol, no, you are nike's joke, the guy who can't afford or attain the real thing so you settle for fake nikes... if you hate nike that much, why buy a replica of their shoes? why not go with another brand. the fakes aren't always 1/3 of the price, they're usually like 2/3's and for that price you could buy an authentic of another shoe.

authentic sketcher shoe >>> any fake nike shoe.

i'm not even convinced that these "perfect replicas" are built the same... they're prolly gonna fall apart much quicker.

i hate some of the exclusive, elitist, and reseller aspects of the culture too, but i would never feel right buying and wearing a fake of anything... you would, and that makes you as fake as the shoes you're wearing, imo.

if you really love the sneakers, you wouldn't settle for anything but THE REAL, AUTHORIZED, OFFICIAL THING, PERIOD.

if i can't afford it, or attain it, i don't want anything else but the real thing. there's no excuse to settle for fakes.

either you get it, or you don't.

you don't.

now get out of here, go start your own forum, nikeREPLICAtalk.com...

 

[torins]

So can anyone else be an objective onlooker and understand the points of both sides. At the end of the day I truly couldn't care less what another person chooses to buy, let alone what they put on their feet... Why would any grown adult really care if another buys fake reproductions of anything? I look at it this way, someone can love/appreciate the art of a famous artist and buy a replica of a particular piece since it's limited/financially unobtainable...would you look down on that guy? I wouldn't....

 

[alp]

DJ Proto J, I took a backseat to this Fugazi argument cuz it's always the same ****. Some dude trying to stunt with fakes, we're explaining them that it's no bueno, wash rinse and repeat. I m tired of ppl coming onto our website with the topic of fakes being ok. They're not and they'll never be. Madiamamm or whatever the **** your worthless name is go ask the chick zigglybubbles about her fakes, I'm sure she'll give u a more than detailed account on em. As for the fake talk in this thread, get it the **** up out of here

 

[rhinosport]

I honestly can't believe dudes on here are still writing paragraphs about this authentic vs replica debate. I can be an objective onlooker and understand the points of both sides. At the end of the day I truly couldn't care less what another person chooses to buy, let alone what they put on their feet...

I agree. Some points are valid on both parties.
It's all subjective. (Whatever makes you sleep at night.)

 

[bankstevens]

I recall reading in an Air Jordan thread a while back about people using aftermarket insoles (eg. Dr. Scholls) in their 3s and 4s, to reduce midsole cracking.

Has anyone done this with Yeezys?
My plats are DS, and I do not want to risk any midsole cracking.
Does anyone have any personal use with this?
Any information is appreciated.

 

[seandon23]

I recall reading in an Air Jordan thread a while back about people using aftermarket insoles (eg. Dr. Scholls) in their 3s and 4s, to reduce midsole cracking.

Has anyone done this with Yeezys?
My plats are DS, and I do not want to risk any midsole cracking.
Does anyone have any personal use with this?
Any information is appreciated.

I don't think you have to worry about the midsole cracking on the yeezys. I haven't heard of any chipping on the midsoles of the 2s but I can be wrong

 

[mart da god]

yeah this fake/real thing, like the fake yeezy 2 black/solars i can understand cuz of the outrageous resale prices but if you got the fakes of the reds its like they havent even dropped forreal yet lol.  you didnt even shoot your shot, thats being a hype to me. or like fake bred 11s or concords, theres like no excuse know what i mean? cuz they made a half million of them shi*s lol.  Like if its a shoe you really LOVE but just couldnt get ok but if your just buying fakes so you can buy more of them vs authentics or just for the hell of it cuz its a hyped up shoe its like 

 

but back on topic, anybody remember if the Yeezy 2s dropped at regular Niketowns? or was it just the Nike Sportswear stores?

 

[dj proto j]

Like if its a shoe you really LOVE but just couldnt get ok

Nah, makes even less sense. If you really LOVE it you def can't settle for anything less than the real thing.

 

[dj proto j]

Some of the plats def paint chip / peel / crack.

I put an extra thick insole in mine. Not only to prevent chipping, but to not have to use the OG insole, to keep that logo imprint intact.

 

[mart da god]

Nah, makes even less sense. If you really LOVE it you def can't settle for anything less than the real thing.

at the end of the day its all plastic and leather and rubber.  coming from the guy who has everything i understand why you would feel this way, and i respect your right to have an opinion. 

 

 

[Renaldo Balkman]

Just so I am loud and clear, I am a proud supporter of fakes...

when it comes to throwing D's on it, that is...

 

[alp]

at the end of the day its all plastic and leather and rubber.  coming from the guy who has everything i understand why you would feel this way, and i respect your right to have an opinion. 

 

well I don't have y2s, two stacks to blow on a pair and still would never cop fakes.

 

[dj proto j]

Nah, there's plenty I don't have. I want Mags and Paris dunks. I LOVE how both of them look. Not gonna spend the prices they go for tho, but it doesn't mean I'd ever settle for fakes. I know even if I was the kind of herb to settle for the fakes, I still wouldn't actually have actual Mags and Paris dunks, so what's the point?

 

[onlyjs]

the problem here with the fake purists lol is that you come and talk about the fake product on a LEGIT WEBSITE! if you want to condone reps,gm, fakes whatever you want to call them, make your own place or go to your designated forum/website with that. for those who only want real/og/authentic stay here!
i don't own any yeezy 2s for the same reason that i can't tell what's real and what's not but i do love all my 3 y1's lol i can tell on those

 

[djlunchbox]

Proto J and madamimadam both bring up good points and misconceptions as well.

madamimadam is totally mistaken thinking that reps are made in the same factories as legit pairs. If that was the case they would not still be getting the 23 or carbon fiber wrong on Jordan XIs after all these years. Yes it is a hassle to get shoes but no on is forcing you to get the shoes that are sellouts. FTL, Champs and Finishline are filled with hundreds of shoes you can easily walk in and buy any day of the week. You are choosing to try and obtain a shoe that has a high demand and possibility of selling out. If you want to stack your collection with nothing but replicas that's your choice but don't be naive to think that $65 replica is identical in quality and craftsmanship vs it's authentic counterpart.

Proto J the misconception that those who buy fakes can't afford the real thing is just that, a misconception. Just like some millionaires choose to drive a prius > a higher end car or chauffeur same goes for people who are used to buying fakes. Most of em have decent places to live, car etc but are choosing to buy reps. Its a choice based on priorities they have. Some people are fine with that because in the end shoes are shoes or they, like most, feel that paying a ridiculous price for shoes is just that ridiculous. If they're wearing a recognizable shoe and getting props to them it's cool cuz they know they spent chump change on getting that feeling. Its no different than dudes spending their life savings/going into debt on a pair of PEs just for IG likes. But reps and people who buy them aren't whats wrong with the culture, they're an offshoot and/or a result of this culture.

Also you say you would never rock a fake anything but are all your jerseys legit? can everyone of your songs in your itunes be linked to a digital receipt? you paid for every new movie you've seen? What about art? Does having a replica Van Gogh, Munch or Monet make you not love or appreciate art less? how about a girl you've dated with that fake coach or louis bag? Her boobs real? would you not date her if they weren't?

I'm just saying I understand your point of integrity and all that but you can't act so vehemently about real Nikes vs the fakes/reps/grey markets and then go and d/l that new Drake on a leaked link.

my $0.02.

 

[ifr0st]

The hell happened here? All the sudden we have the legit market yelling at the black market downstairs. Grow the hell up. You wear real shoe, good for you. You wear fake stuff, good for you. Sooo I found a pair in my size for 3k he want straight trade for champ pack which is 2600 on eBay :x back to Jordan thread.

 

[bishopstrongbow]

Da hell going on in here....

Certain HOH got em last go round, I know cause my boy flew out to LA to pick his plats up.

Can't speak on NT since Chi was closed

 

[airdeuces]

Anyway.... 

Does anybody know how many pairs are gonna be made? Thanks.

 

[laokratwr]

a guy wearing replicas/grey market pairs/cheap *** fakes / trash bags on his feet is fine by me as long as he doesnt try to fit in or play someone for fool telling his fakes are real or sth like that.As long as they wear it cause they like it i don't give a ****.PERSONAL INTEGRITY THOUGH???

a guy who

-raises two kids

-has a decent job and acts with integrity there ,not stepping on others

-hasn't stolen ,beaten,violated any laws

-is true to his community and helps people that need it any way he can

-is like a brother to his close friends and always there

DOESNT HAVE PERSONAL INTEGRITY BECAUSE HE WEARS FAKE YEEZY.

THIS IS SOMETHING ONLY HERE WOULD NOT BE LAUGHED AT.NT AT ITS FINEST.

 

[Renaldo Balkman]

a guy wearing replicas/grey market pairs/cheap *** fakes / trash bags on his feet is fine by me as long as he doesnt try to fit in or play someone for fool telling his fakes are real or sth like that.As long as they wear it cause they like it i don't give a ****.PERSONAL INTEGRITY THOUGH???

a guy who

-raises two kids

-has a decent job and acts with integrity there ,not stepping on others

-hasn't stolen ,beaten,violated any laws

-is true to his community and helps people that need it any way he can

-is like a brother to his close friends and always there

DOESNT HAVE PERSONAL INTEGRITY BECAUSE HE WEARS FAKE YEEZY.

THIS IS SOMETHING ONLY HERE WOULD NOT BE LAUGHED AT.NT AT ITS FINEST.

or
G) Is 6 foot 4, 225 lbs and would snap a kid in half if they made fun of his "fake shoes", and despite having the "fake shoes" still leaves with the girl captain authentic was admiring all night

 

[rhinosport]

Hollywood.

The great Yeezus has clouded everyones judgement.

 

[bankstevens]

Some of the plats def paint chip / peel / crack.

I put an extra thick insole in mine. Not only to prevent chipping, but to not have to use the OG insole, to keep that logo imprint intact.

Can you recommend a brand?

 

[dj proto j]

Merely speaking on integrity involving what you choose to wear, only in that context (unless you do try to tell people they're real when they ask, then it could apply in another context too, cuz that's being as fake as your shoes).