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With, keep it OG.I never really liked the lace holders on the Fila bubbles but now im not sure so let me get a little input WITH or WITHOUT ?
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With, keep it OG.I never really liked the lace holders on the Fila bubbles but now im not sure so let me get a little input WITH or WITHOUT ?
JamesandSTL they have multiple sizes left on Amazon and EBay and as for the overall quality of the shoe I would have to rate 7 3/4 to 8 the materials aren't a1 top notch but they aren't bad either its real leather and as for the cushioning I'm a sucker for the foam Fila uses so its great imo however there are some slight imperfections here and there nothing to major so I can overlook so yea I would have to rate around 8
You make some real good valid points, but lets just say FILA stops playing games and does something like what I said. I feel that it would be benefecial for the company. I know the new generation don't really know about FILA, that's where signing some new blood plays its role. If they see these new rap artists and athletes wearing FILA. I think it will spark some interested within the younger audience. I'm not saying everbody its going start liking FILA, but atleast FILA would have some new younger fans. For me its like passing down the torch. FILA's legacy needs to keep going or if not the brand is really doomed.@C Flyness, my man retro basketball that's not Jordan Brand is simply not doing well anymore. I would love to see all the classics you've mentioned but it's not profitable for FILA to spend the money on retooling a factory and designing sneaker molds when consumers are only biting at clear-out prices less than $40.
Another issue is that when they do retro a shoe, they mess something up or they make it with inferior quality so you're alienating the 'OG' customer and creating a shoddy product that new jacks simply don't relate too.
I'm also against signing any of these hip pop 'rappers' as they don't stick to the brands they sign with and wear Jordan product during key moments. I do wish all the other companies would follow Nike's lead and give out FREE product as often as possible.
Similarly with signing a marquee athlete like Klay Thompson, FILA actually has to design a shoe around his needs or add some signature touches. My gut tell me that they would rather get some reference seamless, plastic design and slap their logos on it.
I loved FILA back in the day, they were really keeping Nike on their feet but they've fallen so far from relevance that it'd be an uphill battle to make any kind of comeback at this stage.
You make some real good valid points, but lets just say FILA stops playing games and does something like what I said. I feel that it would be benefecial for the company. I know the new generation don't really know about FILA, that's where signing some new blood plays its role. If they see these new rap artists and athletes wearing FILA. I think it will spark some interested within the younger audience. I'm not saying everbody its going start liking FILA, but atleast FILA would have some new younger fans. For me its like passing down the torch. FILA's legacy needs to keep going or if not the brand is really doomed.
Look at Adidas they have Kanye West and because of that adidas is on top and Under Armour was a company that wasn't even on anyones mind and now because of Stephen Curry they are also on top. Like I said before FILA really needs to sign somebody like Klay Thompson and make that athlete their own signature sneaker, but really design something great like back in the days. If kids see Klay Thompson wearing FILA and I mean it has to be something impressive. I know it would get peoples attention. It's just sad that if I was to ask around Which brand would you wear FILA or Skechers? I have a feeling a lot of people would go with Skechers and that's just sad that FILA has gotten to this point. That people would choose Skechers over FILA. For me FILA is timeless but that's because I know their rich history, but because not everyone knows their history. They just look at FILA like an outcast brand. That's why for this to not continue on, they really need to change their strategy and start doing something different.
I also get what you are saying and well just have to wait and see what FILA is going to do next. I just hope its something good. Adding on to what I said before about Kanye West and Adidas. I personally don't like his shoes and will never buy them, but I cant knock what he is doing for the company. YO you took it back mentioning Dada lol, I have to admit back in the day I liked some of their shoes and clothing but those Chris Webber Dada's nah not for me.While I agree with some of what you are saying, like vood99 said, there's more to it than just moving a quick product and with factories and such. It would take more in the long-term. Sure, for Adidas Kanye brought some of the hypebeasts over, but they also make a product that is marketed easily (Dame/Harden). They make a great cushion system for a great price. You think Under Armour, they capitalized on Steph Currys hype, while again making a quality product at a better price point than Nike. Nike/JB is/has been riding off people's nostalgia for some time and making sub par quality items for a jacked up price. Unfortunately, Nike is so large they can pay people to rep their products and never get a sig. Not to mention, some people can't think for themselves and follow so they buy Nikes because they want to fit in. Also, Nike has a lot of lower tiers models, like the Air Monarch and such that make them a killing. Who knows how long the other companies can last, I remember the rise and fall of Dada......so.....
In my opinion, while I understand what you are saying, I hate hiring a spokes person. That's just me. I read an article earlier where a musician or something that is leaving adidas for puma. They are paid to say whatever and therefore they have no problem leaving. I guess you could buy loyalty, maybe. I do agree that they would need to put the shoes out there where younger people see it. It's going to take someone where they feel a connection to the company and want to see it grow. You think about Jamal Crawford leaving Brandblack to go to adidas. He's just wearing whatever at adidas but had a sig at Brandblack, he was THE man, he helped build the company. He even left.....I guess some people just take the money, and that's fine, everybody gotta eat. He was THE guy at BB, now he's some guy at adidas.
There, that's my rant lol
I also get what you are saying and well just have to wait and see what FILA is going to do next. I just hope its something good. Adding on to what I said before about Kanye West and Adidas. I personally don't like his shoes and will never buy them, but I cant knock what he is doing for the company. YO you took it back mentioning Dada lol, I have to admit back in the day I liked some of their shoes and clothing but those Chris Webber Dada's nah not for me.
That's cool if you like them. At least you're being honest.I remember those super shiny things. They were the team shoes at my high scool. I would love to have some. Even now I would. I would rock them to this day....and thats because I do what I LIKE. I gotta look for that thread lol
That's cool if you like them. At least you're being honest.
Anta Acquires Fila to Build its BrandI can't remember but I'm pretty sure I read somewhere that Anta owns a percentage of Fila now not 100% so correct me if I'm wrong ?
There's so many kicks that we could start mentioing from our childhood. I want the Converse Backjam Mid!Like that's the nostalgia for me.....the memories of seeing them in magazines and life then. Just like the T-Mac models. I wanted the 2s and 3s so bad.
JamesandSTL they have multiple sizes left on Amazon and EBay and as for the overall quality of the shoe I would have to rate 7 3/4 to 8 the materials aren't a1 top notch but they aren't bad either its real leather and as for the cushioning I'm a sucker for the foam Fila uses so its great imo however there are some slight imperfections here and there nothing to major so I can overlook so yea I would have to rate around 8
You make some real good valid points, but lets just say FILA stops playing games and does something like what I said. I feel that it would be benefecial for the company. I know the new generation don't really know about FILA, that's where signing some new blood plays its role. If they see these new rap artists and athletes wearing FILA. I think it will spark some interested within the younger audience. I'm not saying everbody its going start liking FILA, but atleast FILA would have some new younger fans. For me its like passing down the torch. FILA's legacy needs to keep going or if not the brand is really doomed.
Look at Adidas they have Kanye West and because of that adidas is on top and Under Armour was a company that wasn't even on anyones mind and now because of Stephen Curry they are also on top. Like I said before FILA really needs to sign somebody like Klay Thompson and make that athlete their own signature sneaker, but really design something great like back in the days. If kids see Klay Thompson wearing FILA and I mean it has to be something impressive. I know it would get peoples attention. It's just sad that if I was to ask around Which brand would you wear FILA or Skechers? I have a feeling a lot of people would go with Skechers and that's just sad that FILA has gotten to this point. That people would choose Skechers over FILA. For me FILA is timeless but that's because I know their rich history, but because not everyone knows their history. They just look at FILA like an outcast brand. That's why for this to not continue on, they really need to change their strategy and start doing something different.
Dammit that's a hard one, just one cause there's so many sneakers from a lot different brands that I wish would retro. Just because I've been neglecting Nike lol, let me show them some love. I'll have to go with the Nike Air Flight Turbulence. My little brother had them in the same colorway that Gary Payton wore.Okay if u were given the power to retro any shoe and it doesn't necessarily have to be Fila what sneaker are u bringing back ? GO!
Okay if u were given the power to retro any shoe and it doesn't necessarily have to be Fila what sneaker are u bringing back ? GO!