2024 NIKE SB DUNK THREAD_____GRs and QSs added

[DripNick]

You know what, I can see how that was taken wrong and I apologize. I assure you I didn't mean to offend anyone.

I only said that because 2011 Concords introduced a new wave of "sneaker heads" (emphasis on sneaker heads and not sneaker collectors) into the culture. This new wave didn't have a lot of the understandings of the past collectors who were collecting a decade before them and laid down the blueprint for how the shoe game is today. In the past, there was the whole "rock and stock" mentality. Buy one to wear, buy one to collect. There are PLENTY of OG collectors who have DS collections (DependableJay, pevault, SoleSupreme, etc.). Wearing shoes isn't that big of a deal to me. I am not a sneaker head, I am a COLLECTOR. I don't say this to try and sound cool either. I'm only clarifying why I said what I said. Again, I apologize if I rubbed anybody the wrong way.

Those Ferraris are 26+ years old with under 10K miles. The McLaren is 7 years old with only 520 miles. 9 times out of 10, these vehicles are owned by COLLECTORS. There are people who buy things to collect and have zero intent on actually using them as they're intended to be used. This isn't just for shoes and cars. I know someone who collects guns. They have 200+ guns and may have only fired 30 or so. I know someone who collects guitars that cost $2K+ each and some of them he's never played. My step father collects money. Plenty of coins and rare dollars that he chooses not to spend. People who buy game worn jerseys and hang them on the wall. I know of another local guy who buys every single game system ever created, every color, everything. He does not play his NES or Dreamcast, he just collects them. He has a $200K game room. My only point in this drawn out explanation is plenty of stuff can be collected. My 2012+ statement meant this wasn't something that had to be explained to people who were collecting before 2012. However, I now see I could've worded it better without offending others or sounding like I'm on a pedestal and for that, I again apologize. Let's be clear, I don't feel I'm more "superior" than anybody else because of tenure in the game. No matter if we collect or wear our sneakers, at the end of the day we're all here for the same reason, our love for shoes.

Bless yo heart

 

[j mobile]

This is actually creative. I still wouldn’t rock em like this, but it looks better than the clear panels… to me anyway.

I’m with you. The duct tape on these looks WAY BETTER IMO.

 

[KanyIZZY]

 

[runyc]

Why not duct tape socks?

 

[lilbrad407]

Latest rock and latest local cop. The clear parts on mine line up pretty good on medial and lateral side thankfully so I’m definitely keeping this one in the collection. Copped the matching socks yesterday as well.

 

[DonRafa]

So I’m guessing none of y’all have ever put duct tape on your shoes when they were falling apart? Not sure if it’s sort of an homage to taping up skate shoes or not, but it’s a possibility.

i never rocked with the duct tape…shoegoo was a different story

 

[natethevillain]

Today’s Wair

 

[wolfman928]

Just went to a local skate shop to do a raffle for the Orange Lobsters & they had a pair out for display, they look so good in person! I hope I can win a pair, last thing I need under the tree

 

[rayallen20]

This is actually creative. I still wouldn’t rock em like this, but it looks better than the clear panels… to me anyway.

Why not just buy some Angelus paint?

 

[moe200069]

This is actually creative. I still wouldn’t rock em like this, but it looks better than the clear panels… to me anyway.

looks like he put tin foil on his shoes to improve his cellphone reception

nonetheless this only further proves that i know nothing about high fashion… or low fashion for that matter

 

[s dubl]

Why not just buy some Angelus paint?

To paint the panels? That would end up looking horrible. Even worse than as is.

 

[therealest1]

 

[Jumpboy]

The Jarritos are tear away

StackPath

 

[slaughterx]

You know what, I can see how that was taken wrong and I apologize. I assure you I didn't mean to offend anyone.

I only said that because 2011 Concords introduced a new wave of "sneaker heads" (emphasis on sneaker heads and not sneaker collectors) into the culture. This new wave didn't have a lot of the understandings of the past collectors who were collecting a decade before them and laid down the blueprint for how the shoe game is today. In the past, there was the whole "rock and stock" mentality. Buy one to wear, buy one to collect. There are PLENTY of OG collectors who have DS collections (DependableJay, pevault, SoleSupreme, etc.). Wearing shoes isn't that big of a deal to me. I am not a sneaker head, I am a COLLECTOR. I don't say this to try and sound cool either. I'm only clarifying why I said what I said. Again, I apologize if I rubbed anybody the wrong way.

Those Ferraris are 26+ years old with under 10K miles. The McLaren is 7 years old with only 520 miles. 9 times out of 10, these vehicles are owned by COLLECTORS. There are people who buy things to collect and have zero intent on actually using them as they're intended to be used. This isn't just for shoes and cars. I know someone who collects guns. They have 200+ guns and may have only fired 30 or so. I know someone who collects guitars that cost $2K+ each and some of them he's never played. My step father collects money. Plenty of coins and rare dollars that he chooses not to spend. People who buy game worn jerseys and hang them on the wall. I know of another local guy who buys every single game system ever created, every color, everything. He does not play his NES or Dreamcast, he just collects them. He has a $200K game room. My only point in this drawn out explanation is plenty of stuff can be collected. My 2012+ statement meant this wasn't something that had to be explained to people who were collecting before 2012. However, I now see I could've worded it better without offending others or sounding like I'm on a pedestal and for that, I again apologize. Let's be clear, I don't feel I'm more "superior" than anybody else because of tenure in the game. No matter if we collect or wear our sneakers, at the end of the day we're all here for the same reason, our love for shoes.

So the difference between collecting those things and the things you collect is that the majority of them are literally going to fall apart, even quicker due to the fact that you do not use them. Know why that car has 520 miles on it instead of 0? Because not only is it impractical to go out of the way to not use the item as intended, it will actually degrade by just sitting, opposed to driving it on occasion. You can still use something and have it stay in great displayable condition, if you get off on displaying your stuff.

I collect many things, but I also use them. Yes, I have a lot of brand new stuff too, but I don't go out of my way to spend small fortunes on things just to look at and never actually use, that's weird to me. I just hope you're selling your stuff that falls apart before letting it get to that point. It hurts my heart knowing your awesome collection is literally gonna die stillborn.

Ultimately none of this changes the fact that those ebay Dunks are ugly af.

 

[rayallen20]

To paint the panels? That would end up looking horrible. Even worse than as is

Not sure how saying painting the clear panels white, which is a color that’s part of the shoe - would be any worse than duct tape? I mean you’re walking around with tape on your damn shoe; and tape that actually leaves a sticky residue when pulled off too.

 

[s dubl]

Any color on the plastic panels wouldn’t match up right, plus it would probably chip/crack after a few steps. The duct tape actually looks like the shoes were cut, and tried to be repaired…. Shoes aren’t for me, so I wouldn’t do anything with a pair besides sell or trade for something I’d rather have anyway.

 

[rayallen20]

Any color on the plastic panels wouldn’t match up right, plus it would probably chip/crack after a few steps. The duct tape actually looks like the shoes were cut, and tried to be repaired…. Shoes aren’t for me, so I wouldn’t do anything with a pair besides sell or trade for something I’d rather have anyway.

Same here - i would trade for something else. i hate they made it that way. Had it been the original - i def would’ve bought

 

[s dubl]

Same here - i would trade for something else. i hate they made it that way. Had it been the original - i def would’ve bought

I probably wouldn’t even buy if the released regular. Just not a fan of the cw.

 

[runyc]

Sizes 11 and below much lower on SNKRDUNK than other apps, even when you account for shipping. You can also use the code 6Y39KE for an additional $5 off

 

[youngpablo]

So what's consensus on sizing for the Ebay's? TTS or do they run big ?

 

[Otaku]

Right off the bat, there are plenty of sneakers that are uglier, or just as ugly, than eBay Dunks that people go crazy for (see pic). Are the Sandy's ugly? Sure. If they randomly released a shoe all cut up with plastic parts and NO BACKSTORY, I'd think they were idiots. However, with the backstory being what it is, that makes the shoes more tolerable.

Those USA Kobe 2's in the bottom right hand corner held the top ugliest shoe award for years before Yeezy's started releasing. I hate everything about those shoes. Now, suppose Adidas were to release them in a special box with a special Kobe commemorative metal hang tag, and a flash drive with old behind the scenes Kobe and Adidas footage or something, and the insole had a picture of him and GG, I'M BUYING THOSE UGLY SHOES BECAUSE OF THE STORY THAT SURROUNDS THEM.

You did a good job explaining yourself in the posts after. For me the #1 thing is to like the shoe, I don't care how good the story or history behind it is, if I don't like the way it looks I'm not buying it. We just have different views as to why we buy shoes and there is nothing wrong with that.

 

[goke313]

Anyone know where I can cop the socks for the Sandy's/Ebay's?

 

[moe200069]

SNKRDUNK

pardon me being hella late to the game but i hadn't heard of this website/app until now. is it a legit buy/sell exchange?

 

[DripNick]

 

[runyc]

Yep - it’s legit. It’s a marketplace like StockX/GOAT but based in Asia. Most of their stock comes from Asia or Australian sellers. Not everything is below U.S. resell prices but ever so often, you can find some better deals.