How long can you keep a shoe DS before its too late to wear em?

[belle155]

i saw the thread on the spacejams that fell apart and got to thinking...i have a decent # of pairs i have yet to wear including B/R XI and cool grey XI bothdeadstock and tru blue III, cement III, military IV, stuff like that. i am worried that its been too long and i cant wear them now anyways even if i wantedto, without them crumbling. anyone have any ideas? or if i break them in around the house on carpet would that help any??

 

[belle155]

i saw the thread on the spacejams that fell apart and got to thinking...i have a decent # of pairs i have yet to wear including B/R XI and cool grey XI bothdeadstock and tru blue III, cement III, military IV, stuff like that. i am worried that its been too long and i cant wear them now anyways even if i wantedto, without them crumbling. anyone have any ideas? or if i break them in around the house on carpet would that help any??

 

[superfly]

good question

 

[superfly]

good question

 

[frenchblue23]

I've had a couple of '02 retros that I've just broken in this year for the first time.

White/Black Copper XVII & the Black/Red VII

No problems at all after 7 years.

 

[frenchblue23]

I've had a couple of '02 retros that I've just broken in this year for the first time.

White/Black Copper XVII & the Black/Red VII

No problems at all after 7 years.

 

[airedweezy]

Worry more towards ogs but store them wisely if your stocking retros for the future

 

[airedweezy]

Worry more towards ogs but store them wisely if your stocking retros for the future

 

[dr813]

I wear all of my shoes. I don't DS my kicks. Shoes are meant to be worn, so you should wear them as soon you get them. I don't understand how peoplekeep their shoes on "ice" for years. to me that's a waste because by the time you decide to wear them, the sole will crumble and the kicks aredestroyed. Wear Your Kicks!

 

[dr813]

I wear all of my shoes. I don't DS my kicks. Shoes are meant to be worn, so you should wear them as soon you get them. I don't understand how peoplekeep their shoes on "ice" for years. to me that's a waste because by the time you decide to wear them, the sole will crumble and the kicks aredestroyed. Wear Your Kicks!

 

[sparklecity sc]

Originally Posted by DR813

I wear all of my shoes. I don't DS my kicks. Shoes are meant to be worn, so you should wear them as soon you get them. I don't understand how people keep their shoes on "ice" for years. to me that's a waste because by the time you decide to wear them, the sole will crumble and the kicks are destroyed. Wear Your Kicks!

I don't see how people do it either.I don't have the patience to just let a shoe just sit for years.I guess some people just want to be able to saythey have a fresh pair of shoes that came out a couple of years ago when most peoples are ran down

 

[sparklecity sc]

Originally Posted by DR813

I wear all of my shoes. I don't DS my kicks. Shoes are meant to be worn, so you should wear them as soon you get them. I don't understand how people keep their shoes on "ice" for years. to me that's a waste because by the time you decide to wear them, the sole will crumble and the kicks are destroyed. Wear Your Kicks!

I don't see how people do it either.I don't have the patience to just let a shoe just sit for years.I guess some people just want to be able to saythey have a fresh pair of shoes that came out a couple of years ago when most peoples are ran down

 

[mjfanatic]

^^^ i agree totally... i have a DS dmp 6/11 in ziploc air tight bags.. im just to nervous to wear them, . i dont think they will crumble..
its just they look so perfect i cant bring my self to wear them..
but as for the older OGs.. i would def wear them cause it wouyld be awful to have them crumble..

 

[mjfanatic]

^^^ i agree totally... i have a DS dmp 6/11 in ziploc air tight bags.. im just to nervous to wear them, . i dont think they will crumble..
its just they look so perfect i cant bring my self to wear them..
but as for the older OGs.. i would def wear them cause it wouyld be awful to have them crumble..

 

[jordanhead21]

I dont see why half of NT has their shoes when they don't wear them. The only ones I keep DS are ones I have double of and thats one pair. Its stupid tohave all these shoes and dont wear them. Just look at half the collection posts.

 

[jordanhead21]

I dont see why half of NT has their shoes when they don't wear them. The only ones I keep DS are ones I have double of and thats one pair. Its stupid tohave all these shoes and dont wear them. Just look at half the collection posts.

 

[aquagrape2345]

everything will be retroed so just wear them

 

[aquagrape2345]

everything will be retroed so just wear them

 

[daver]

Originally Posted by JordanHead21

I dont see why half of NT has their shoes when they don't wear them. The only ones I keep DS are ones I have double of and thats one pair. Its stupid to have all these shoes and dont wear them. Just look at half the collection posts.

I agree.

It's how you stored them..there's really no determined time period on when they'll crumble. If you kept them in a humid area, then most likelyit's done

 

[daver]

Originally Posted by JordanHead21

I dont see why half of NT has their shoes when they don't wear them. The only ones I keep DS are ones I have double of and thats one pair. Its stupid to have all these shoes and dont wear them. Just look at half the collection posts.

I agree.

It's how you stored them..there's really no determined time period on when they'll crumble. If you kept them in a humid area, then most likelyit's done

 

[kly13]

Originally Posted by AquaGrape2345

everything will be retroed so just wear them

 

[kly13]

Originally Posted by AquaGrape2345

everything will be retroed so just wear them

 

[spradley]

man dats a good question. i cant keep mine DS no longer than a month. due 2 temptation

 

[spradley]

man dats a good question. i cant keep mine DS no longer than a month. due 2 temptation

 

[spradley]

Originally Posted by sparklecity SC

Originally Posted by DR813

I wear all of my shoes. I don't DS my kicks. Shoes are meant to be worn, so you should wear them as soon you get them. I don't understand how people keep their shoes on "ice" for years. to me that's a waste because by the time you decide to wear them, the sole will crumble and the kicks are destroyed. Wear Your Kicks!

I don't see how people do it either.I don't have the patience to just let a shoe just sit for years.I guess some people just want to be able to say they have a fresh pair of shoes that came out a couple of years ago when most peoples are ran down

sorry 4 postin again but. i cant do it either. theyre meant 2 b worn so y not. and mjfanati, i dont understand. if theyre fresh, u should 2 wear em, 2 show em off. ur not getting anything outof em but a waste of money