Nike Zoom Vaporfly Elite 2017

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That midsole is looking thicccc

 

[C.Magneto]

I don’t even run trails but …

 

[illustrayt]

If you’re an NBA fan and into running, NRC is offering a free three month NBA League Pass if you run five miles this week.

 

[illustrayt]

Notre SALE is on!



Scooped up the Total Orange AFN2s for $206.XX shipped!

 

[Locke]

Notre SALE is on!



Scooped up the Total Orange AFN2s for $206.XX shipped!

Thanks for this! I’ve been looking for a sale for that colorway!

 

[bluegrey]

 

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[salacious crumb]

Pretty clean. Just not a fan of the medial logo by the heel.

 

[MRBW]

why do they insist on putting the swoosh on the toe box, haven't they got enough branding on it already!

 

[timeforsana]

Assume we are looking at spring 2023 for the Invincible 3?

 

[juniorpenny]

Volt/Orange Alphafly 1’s on DSG for $110.47. Only big sizes available.

https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/p/nike-mens-air-zoom-alphafly-next-running-shoes-20nikmlphflynxtblrnn/20nikmlphflynxtblrnn

 

[indonar6]

why do they insist on putting the swoosh on the toe box, haven't they got enough branding on it already!

totally agree, the marketing/branding department certainly went to town on them, like how many swooshes can you put on a single shoe honestly!

Between the pair, there are:
18x Swoosh logos
5x "Nike ZoomX"
4x "Nike Invincible Run Flyknit 3"
2x "just do it"

sheeshh!

 

[Locke]

Hey y’all is Notre the retailer that can take a bit longer to ship?

 

[ALNotSure]

Hey y’all is Notre the retailer that can take a bit longer to ship?

Yes the take awhile.

 

[rfx45]

lame!

i always praised nikes customer service but this time they let me down

i bought the invincible1 and then the medial side of the separated and they refunded me right away after they got the shoe back

i loved running in the shoe so i bought it again but this time, the same issue but now its also separating on both sides after maybe 50 miles at most?

but since it wasnt bought on ndc like the first one, i have to go through their claims department but they apparently only cover defects 2 years after the shoe was manufactured and unfortunately the tag on the shoe showed 8/22/20

i then tried to explain the release delays covid has caused and that the shoe technically didnt release until 2021 but its a no use, its their policy and there are no exceptions because even if the guy on the phone says its ok, once i send it in and the inspector sees the date, they’ll reject it automatically

so beware of deep discounted shoes that might have prior issues and just buy from ndc so if anything happenes, its no questions asked

i guess i just got to glue it myself so if any of yall know what type of glue are used (maybe illustrayt can ask govrn? ) please let me know so i can try and salvage the shoes

 

[yamakazi18]

lame!

i always praised nikes customer service but this time they let me down

i bought the invincible1 and then the medial side of the separated and they refunded me right away after they got the shoe back

i loved running in the shoe so i bought it again but this time, the same issue but now its also separating on both sides after maybe 50 miles at most?

but since it wasnt bought on ndc like the first one, i have to go through their claims department but they apparently only cover defects 2 years after the shoe was manufactured and unfortunately the tag on the shoe showed 8/22/20

i then tried to explain the release delays covid has caused and that the shoe technically didnt release until 2021 but its a no use, its their policy and there are no exceptions because even if the guy on the phone says its ok, once i send it in and the inspector sees the date, they’ll reject it automatically

so beware of deep discounted shoes that might have prior issues and just buy from ndc so if anything happenes, its no questions asked

i guess i just got to glue it myself so if any of yall know what type of glue are used (maybe illustrayt can ask govrn? ) please let me know so i can try and salvage the shoes

A local cobbler probably has experience with this sort of thing - a quick cement/glue fix. Could also recommend a cement/glue for you.

Also just pure opinion based on solely the pictures and your description, but the area that it’s coming apart on (medial metatarsal head) leads me to think that you probably have heavier pressure in that area (pronation) which may prematurely wear the glue out. If you think about it, there’s some foam glued to a synthetic fabric, and glues can dry out over time, and broken apart more quickly with a heavier shear force especially if not evenly distributed across the foot or via a plate.

In any case I’m hoping the Invincible 3’s come out soon with hopefully a better quality glue job, and no delays to shipping so we can get that fresh (but not too fresh) pliable glue!

 

[rfx45]

good point on the pressure but i think its also how its constructed just because i have never had an issue with any other shoes with a lot more mileage across different brands, maybe its how the midsole is more of cupsole and the end sharply goes up?

then again, i assume any forefoot strikers would have the same issue?

or maybe i am just truly unlucky

i have a third pair on oreo colorway that i think ill just mainly use for casualwear instead

 

[HK47]

good point on the pressure but i think its also how its constructed just because i have never had an issue with any other shoes with a lot more mileage across different brands, maybe its how the midsole is more of cupsole and the end sharply goes up?

then again, i assume any forefoot strikers would have the same issue?

or maybe i am just truly unlucky

i have a third pair on oreo colorway that i think ill just mainly use for casualwear instead

My Exeters separated on the medial side from just casual wear, but I got them from NDC and I literally contacted Nike CS 6 days before the 2-year limit. They refunded immediately.

 

[blancourouge]

good point on the pressure but i think its also how its constructed just because i have never had an issue with any other shoes with a lot more mileage across different brands, maybe its how the midsole is more of cupsole and the end sharply goes up?

then again, i assume any forefoot strikers would have the same issue?

or maybe i am just truly unlucky

i have a third pair on oreo colorway that i think ill just mainly use for casualwear instead

Forefoot striker here with Invincible's in daily rotation. I have same issue on all pairs, but it hasn't separated enough yet for me to submit for warranty. You're definitely not alone in this boat on that one.

But good to know about how they handle claims when bought from authorized dealers.

 

[illustrayt]

Hey y’all is Notre the retailer that can take a bit longer to ship?

Yup, that's them. Although they may take a longer to ship than most, Notre is still my favorite online shop. Their prices with no charges on California tax and shipping are the CLINCHER.

 

[rfx45]

yeah they take a while to ship especially during sale season, i think they were also moving stores a few months ago so that affected their shipping too, not sure if they’re in the new location or set in a new warehouse or whatnot

but yeah their price cant be beat, thats actually where i got my last two invincibles including the one i poste dup top

 

[blancourouge]

Oh I forgot to mention to you -- solution is Shoe Goo

Shoe Goo

Had separation on outsole on metaspeed sky+ and this worked like a charm.

 

[eddiemcnasty]

barge cement and a popsicle stick is another option

 

[indonar6]

womens next colour way?

 

[illustrayt]

Looks like they're in the same cw family as that StreakFly.