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Been killing the LeBron Elites...

A reseller who buys one or two pairs probably isn't a very good (or smart) reseller. So if they want theirs plus-one I can live with that. And people who subscribe to the one-to-rock, one-to-stock philosophy are cool, too. It's the 8-pair buyer that most take issue with.

When I copped the LeBron Home Elites at Nike store on Bloor on Saturday, they gave me a hard time about copping two (one for me, another for a homeboy) but eventually relented. They said you could get two different colorways but not two of the same. I understand totally and agree – but...

What's up, NT Ontario... An old man sneakerhead here who's (sadly) still in the game. Seen the demise of Goodfoot, Stolen Riches and Da Zone on my watch – but I'm still here. Thank goodness for sites like Sneakerhead, Deadstockshoes and Pickyourshoes!

Thanks for letting us/me know, dude, but by the time I got to the Eaton Centre FL all pairs (20) were already pre-ordered and sold out. Dude said that samey-same for Yorkdale. They were the only two HOHs in Toronto to get them, sadly. But maybe Nike Toronto will get 'em. No pre-order, though...

Yeah – I phoned and spoke to the FL Eaton Centre manager who said they WOULD be getting the Black/Gold along with the White/Gold, so that sorted me out. Sucks when store employees don't know jack about the products coming in. I know they're not sneakerheads, but it wouldn't hurt to know what's...

FYI, Footlocker is taking pre-orders for the LeBron 9 PS Elites for April 28th – but it's only the white/gold colourway. Dude @ the Eaton Centre said he's not even sure if they'll be GETTING the black/gold colourway. Which sucks pretty hard...

Like the subject sez, Livestock had them on Friday (April 13th) for those who're interested...

I know it's not exactly ideal, but when it comes to Nike ID, if you can make it to a U.S. Niketown, they'll usually give you an appointment on the spot (NYC, 21 Mercer Street, LA). You can pay upfront – but you need a U.S. mailing address.  If you know you'll be in a U.S. city with a...

Sure the Galaxy Foams dropped here – but if you've got a jobby-job, chances are good you're not gonna camp out for them. I'd much prefer widespread availability – and failing that, easy online access. If it's camp-out only, I'll pass. But I would appreciate a pre-order... As for the Canadian...

Good lookin' on the info. At least we know now that alternate plans will be required for coppage. As for Home/Away PS Elites – is the release date gonna be the same here as in the U.S. – April 27th?

Good lookin' out, yo. Hopefully that means Nike T.O. gets 'em, too. You gotta follow their bs Twitter account for info. Weaksauce...

Which Canadian retailers are getting these bad boys? Anyone know? And will we be getting the McFly/South Beach colourway, too? Any and all info is much appreciated!

I think he means that Cole Haans are cheap in comparison with other dress shoes – not in comparison to Nikes or other athletic shoes.

Someone earlier mentioned that he got his local Cole Haan to order them for from NYC and then ship them, as these are only available in the NYC SoHo location. I got my sister to buy them as she works in the area, then ship to me up in Toronto.