Recent content by eastvanj

FYI - think Joe's New Balance Outlet is playing dirty. Ordered 990 JP4 and SM4 just days before Black Friday for about $90 each with 10% off code - near FSR along with BP4. Checked again this weekend to see if there was a price drop (and maybe ask for refund/price adjust) - and all the...

I'm shocked at how poorly NB has handled Kawhi sponsorship - people have been trying to give them cash and they don't have products to sell. Both the 'limited edition" 997 and 990s can be made and ordered right now off NB1 -- the render looks a bit off, but the toe/heel colors are lists as 'Dk...

Wolverine Warehouse Sale til Nov 4th - full details: Mainly Saucony Shadow Originals in random colors for $30. Also some GR Grid 9000s. Scored some Horween nubuck Wolverine 1000 Mile boots for $149.99 + tax (lowest I've ever seen for them is about $160 USD) - a few pairs for most sizes...

Surprised they had a size 13 - had it carted. But $288 AUD shipped to Canada = $286.86 CAD before duties/tax. NOPED OUT OF THERE. EDIT: Just realized they ship with DHL... would estimate an extra ~$100 (in fees/duties/taxes) at least in to get to my door. :wow: Who got them clearly wanted...

Nice -- never considered that.  Always been wary of using CC cash advance, but that makes sense in order to avoid interest charges. For those with Scotia/Tangerine debit cards, you can basically find a free foreign ATMs anywhere: http://www.scotiabank.com/ca/en/0,,8093,00.html

One more piece of advice -- especially for travellers and those that buy from US/EU retailers - get a Chase Amazon.ca Visa: There's no foreign currency transaction fees (most CCs and Paypal charge around 2.5% for all conversions), no-fee credit card, get 1% CB and you get $20 GC for...

Just got back from Paris  -- I didn't spend much time looking for sneakers (and I'm not into the UB hype) - but noticed a few spots in Paris had random pairs of NMDs and UBs.  IIRC, some sports were selling UBs for €180 (which is about $270 CAD) -- which is ~$10 more than Canadian retail with...

Give the 541 'Athletic Fits' a try -- same idea, roomier thigh and tapered leg with stretch-- never tried 508s but think the 541 are slightly roomier throughout, so could size down depending on your preference.  Grabbed a couple of 541s for like $40 each from Bay during a sale a while back...

Blue Tile Lounge and Adrift are probably your best bet -- if not, you'll have to buy online. :/

You might save on duties cuz the NBs are made in the US -- assuming that Concepts declares it's made in the USA: https://www.crossbordershopping.ca/duty-tax-import-guide/duty-tax-tips "Your goods qualify for the U.S. duty-free rate under NAFTA if the following applies:  - the goods are for...

The Waffles really remind me of the Married to the Mob dunks:

Not sure if anyone uses eBates.ca -- but they are currently offering 10% cashback on Nike.ca orders (normally 3% cashback) -- with the price of sneakers nowadays, that could be ~$20 cashback. Not sure if referral links are allowed - If you are creating an account, would be helping me out if you...

Interesting - buddy of mine managed to score Yeezys off Adidas CA -- no botting/multiple devices/fiber net connection.  He said he logged in 6 mins after it went up and it came through in his size. So, it does seem completely random. Just FYI for those wondering if scoring was even possible.

If anyone is looking for WC4s in size 12, DT HOH has a pair. I strolled in and the employee ran up to me with the box in hand like he was trying to flip a fake Rolex.

Ya - I agree, I edited my original post.  Changed "no one" to "very few" -- yup, there are hardcore guys that will keep collecting.  But we make up a tiny portion of the market nowadays.