Help! 2009 Nubuck 12 Cracked Carbon Fiber Question W/pics

[crup a holic]

Just noticed this the last time I wore them.  It doesn't hurt or anything, and I just wear these a few times a year.  Normal wear and tear stuff.  But here are my questions:
1- Is this even "real carbon fiber"?  I mean, it looks painted.  Anyone know whats up with it?

2- Look at the production tab.  The 2 yr "limited warranty" just expired in Feb.  AND I still want to wear them, they are one of my favorites!

3- Any way to fix them, or prevent them from getting any worse?  What do I do?

 

[crup a holic]

Just noticed this the last time I wore them.  It doesn't hurt or anything, and I just wear these a few times a year.  Normal wear and tear stuff.  But here are my questions:
1- Is this even "real carbon fiber"?  I mean, it looks painted.  Anyone know whats up with it?

2- Look at the production tab.  The 2 yr "limited warranty" just expired in Feb.  AND I still want to wear them, they are one of my favorites!

3- Any way to fix them, or prevent them from getting any worse?  What do I do?

 

[go rilla]

there is a post stickied at the top of the forum where you can find advice on how to care/maintain sneakers

 

[go rilla]

there is a post stickied at the top of the forum where you can find advice on how to care/maintain sneakers

 

[crup a holic]

mods...move if necessary. But I see plenty of stuff like this posted in the main forum

 

[crup a holic]

mods...move if necessary. But I see plenty of stuff like this posted in the main forum

 

[sole investigator]

Yes, it is real carbon fiber. Same thing happened on my first wearing of the white/red 12's. Luckily I noticed it and returned them for another pair before they were sold out.

 

[sole investigator]

Yes, it is real carbon fiber. Same thing happened on my first wearing of the white/red 12's. Luckily I noticed it and returned them for another pair before they were sold out.

 

[crup a holic]

How does this happen if it's real? Am I just fat?

 

[crup a holic]

How does this happen if it's real? Am I just fat?

 

[Bert.]

Originally Posted by crup a holic

How does this happen if it's real? Am I just fat?

carbon fiber is very very strong so no its not because your fat

can happen to someone who weighs 135lbs

 

[Bert.]

Originally Posted by crup a holic

How does this happen if it's real? Am I just fat?

carbon fiber is very very strong so no its not because your fat

can happen to someone who weighs 135lbs

 

[ao17]

Damn, that's horrible. I hope the same thing won't happen to the XIIs when they retro next summer.

 

[ao17]

Damn, that's horrible. I hope the same thing won't happen to the XIIs when they retro next summer.

 

[emm23]

JB quality.... SMH......

 

[emm23]

JB quality.... SMH......

 

[superpine]

its ok.. they are only nubuck 12s...

 

[superpine]

its ok.. they are only nubuck 12s...

 

[airbozretroiii]

Same thing happened to my rising sun XII's. Took them back to FL as I still had the receipt but didn't have any left so I got a pair of white/blue IX's as a replacement.

Mine happened after playing ball in them.

 

[airbozretroiii]

Same thing happened to my rising sun XII's. Took them back to FL as I still had the receipt but didn't have any left so I got a pair of white/blue IX's as a replacement.

Mine happened after playing ball in them.

 

[peanut2006noe]

Shows you the quality of these new Jordans. Price keeps rising while quality and comfort keeps decreasing at every release.

 

[peanut2006noe]

Shows you the quality of these new Jordans. Price keeps rising while quality and comfort keeps decreasing at every release.

 

[aphexacid]

Carbon fibre is very strong, but if you're thinking of automotive applications....don't.

The carbon you see on J's is a VERY thin little plate put on there for aesthetics only. Easily cracked when enough pressure is applied.

 

[aphexacid]

Carbon fibre is very strong, but if you're thinking of automotive applications....don't.

The carbon you see on J's is a VERY thin little plate put on there for aesthetics only. Easily cracked when enough pressure is applied.

 

[gottabdashoes]

Those are done. Best thing to do, go to nike and hope that they give you a voucher. Be very nice. It helps.