I read the review on Kicksology when they first dropped. What Prof. K said made me want to cop, but I put off because of funds. I re-read it last night and I still want to purchase a pair so I can see how they truly are compared to the others in the 'posite line and outside of the line. I don't want a review because I already have that, I just want to know, firsthand, are they as good as he says they are? (Review below for those that haven't read it)
I had a pair in size 10. AFTER breaking them in, they are by far the best pair of basketball sneakers I've ever played in. Fit is awesome, so is the support. I landed on other players' foot couple times in these Ultraposite and nothing really happened except a little, minor twist at my weak right ankle. I was good to go in 5 mintues. If I had worn other sneakers, that would cost me 6-8 weeks. Court feel is great!!! Zoom Air insole is responsive and very low to the groud. But the break-in period is definitely the LONGEST and TOUGHEST part to deal with. I played indoors once a week and it took me 2 1/2 months. I used them outdoors for one summer and they were done. I meant the outsole was gone and carbon fiber can be seen under the balls of my feet. To answer your question, YES, they are really that good AFTER you break them in, period. Hope it helps.
regret passing on them back in the day. it's probably impossible to find them in a 12 now. oh well.. if i had every shoe that i regretted passing on, i'd have a quadruple digit stack of shoes, and triple is bad enough. they're just shoes.. ..is it really that serious?
I never gave them a real chance...for me, it's still the FP1 holding the crown of the foamposite based sneakers performance-wise. One thing is for sure though, they will never look as clean as in those pictures...unless you leave them in the box. The shiny parts scuff like hell. Ced Don't read this sentence.
pretty much but for those anal about the scuffs they can try nail polish remover or an abrasive cleaner i regret not coppin formerly shoeWUfreak
There are several shoes that many consider to be NIKETALK legends, and the ULTRAPOSITE is one of them. If a shoe is CONSIDERED, or THOUGHT to be a great shoe, it will be produced not only once, but as Nike has proven, multiple times, with many colorways. This has NOT happened with this shoe. Even another NIKETALK legend, The ULTRAFLIGHT, another horrible shoe, was produced with many variations in color, but the ULTRAPOSITE seemingly just disappeared, without a blip on the Hoops radar. A Great shoe is playable on ALL surfaces, under ALL conditions, without showing TOO MUCH wear and tear. This is an indication of high quality, craftsmanship, then attention to detail. Since no NBA player, nor College player consistently wore this supposedly "great" shoe, and since Nike themselves never pushed this shoe to the public, I couldn't see this shoe as being anything but HYPE. That said, I found this shoe in a Mom and Pop type store on 125th St in Harlem, and they had my size last pair for 59.99. The shoe had no breathability, but the traction was nice. The shoe itself was heavy and STIFF, clunky and the ankle protection was iffy, as I could not move my toes properly inside the shoe while landing. Zoom Air freaks would love the feel of the cushioning in this shoe, but I hated it. The Zoom Air added to the NUMBNESS I was experiencing from the upper, as that was very restrictive. Now, "breaking in" a shoe thing is a myth. Any credible Podiatrist will tell you that if a shoe does NOT fit properly right out the box, then it is NOT for YOU. "Breaking" in a shoe can give you corns and callouses, and then prevent the foot from rolling heel_toe in a proper manner. It's a beautiful shoe, but if you are looking for the Ultimate Ballin' shoe, I am quite sure that there are better options every where. As a Ballplayer, this shoe was not for me.
man, uhh i wanted these so bad a few months ago that i looked on ebay and ended up purchasing a fake pair, but i realized it before i paid the seller, and asked him not to send then as i would buy fake shoes. he then filed a complaint but his listing said authentic nike shoes, and i proved that the colorway wasnt ever produced by nike, so they dropped the complaint. but bow how i wish that they retroed these joints. maybe thin the posite out a little bit. but i still want em.
i got these in a sz. 11 if anyones interested. ill send you pics, get at me on my email [email protected]
I picked up a pair of these a few months after they came out. I balled in them once, then sold them. They were very uncomfortable, very stiff. Felt like boots. I guess I didn't give myself enough time to properly break them in, but I like my shoes comfortable right out of the box. I guess I'm just impatient.
i loved mines top 3 ball shoe i ever own but i played a couple time outside and after 5 or 6 wear's i got a hugh az hole on the under my heel but overall great shoe jus dont play outside in them
Nice post - good feedback - funny how no one said anything about what scratch & scuff magnets these kicks are IMO It was/is a beautiful looking shoe; I had a chance to grab a pair back in Orlando for $100 years back when they dropped but passed since I'm not a hardcore baller lol anymore. I stick with my Foam Pros & Ones for comfort (more forgiving for wider feet)
i still have mine DS. I remember a lot of folks here on NT complained that they required a long "break-in" period when balling so I decided not to ball/wear them...yet. I also remember Jason Kidd had PE Ultraposites and the rumor was he stopped wearing them b/c they hurt when he played in them. I wouldn't be surprised since NBA players get a fresh pair for each game.
i love the ultraposite, one of the best basketball shoes i ever had, but it does take some time to get used to them -Danilo
2nd fave shoe to ball in behind the Foamposites. Took forever to break in but when I did, I wore those bad boys out. Always wish I had another pair. TEAMCOWBOYSFree BMXDMX ""
Prof. K said they took 3-4 wearings to break in. When you guys says "forever", what do you mean? I'm really in need of a DS size 13. TEAM iSketch I'm Unbeatable
"It's a special case." But at what risk? In regard to Jason Kidd, I found out that he hated the shoe. He said that not only did his feet "hurt" after wearing them, but his back hurt as well. It's just like the NBA putting out that new ball. How are you gonna put something like that into play, without input from those who are using it at the highest level? You are a ballplayer, and at the toughest point in the game, you don't want to have to worry about whether or not your shoes are, "broken in".
i got these back when they came out. i just wore them last week to play a full game in. i think they are a fairly good to great shoe for playing in depending on your prefs. the upper is a bit to stiff even after a lot of wear and they don't breathe well. if you play with them un zipped then it limits those two problems. the design is lovely for sure and yes they do scuff up. but if you play in a shoe you shouldn't expect it to look the same when you're done. i would easily recommend the original foams, the fp1 and the fp3 over these though. www.thomasgilner.com