THE OFFICIAL AIR MAX 1 THREAD

[dragicon]

A few people made it iirc. I tried then on, zero chance I could wear them.

If these were a size 9, I’d definitely be trying to snake these. Whew!

 

[singledout]

I kept 2 pair out of my 4 of safari.

Still big fan of these, I went with true size but def felt like they were snug but broke in nicely (have doubles of the black pair that I’ve worn heavily).

Have 2 pairs of the new joints on the way.

 

[nstreak]

The safari NBY’s are so nice, if anyone has any 10.5-11.5 hit me up, thanks in advance

 

[nstreak]

Nike Air Max 1 - White / Black / Deep Royal Blue

Air Max 1 silhouette Mesh upper Suede overlays Padded collar TPU eyelets Nike Air Max patch on tongue Suede Swoosh on the side panel Embroidered Nike Air Max branding on rear Flat cotton laces Rubber outsole Style: nkfd9082-100 Color: White / Black / Deep Royal Blue Material: Mesh / Suede

kith.com

 

[Otaku]

I'll throw my hat in the ring for size 10 Safaris as well. I meant to order a pair, but never got around to it :/

 

[jasko mostar]

Wish we had another shot at the Safari IDs. Still mad my first access "sold out" even tho it stated we had 24 hours to make a purchase

 

[canthony15]

All this Safari talk again is making me remember I didn’t notice this difference till a year later. Wonder if I made the mistake or if Nike did. Smh

 

[MotownSole]

Yea I'm there with you. I know they have a great return policy but I feel like ordering 3 pairs in multiple sizes knowing you'll return at least half of them is just abusing the system. Other companies don't have great return policies for exactly this reason. No shade to those that do it, I just can't bring myself to waste time time, money, and resources like that.

If this was a "problem" for Nike they could solve it simply in two ways:
1. no returns or no cash refunds policy on NBY.
OR
2. Charging even more and covering the costs to provide more affirmation of materials, execution, and sizing.

Or they could do both.
Until then, if I do multiple NBYs to get the execution/sizing right and choose to keep what works and return what doesn't, I don't think that's abuse. That's just shopping.

For example, they delivered my orders of the recent dunk NBY with croc suede options. IRL the "white" croc suede turned out light grey at best, dirty white at worst. Doesn't look bad, doesn't look good or premium. In, addition the sizing is a tad off from normal dunks of similar construction. Also, the tongue/liner option for "leather" was misadvertised. Tongue is leather, liner is not. Fortunately, I did 6. I'm keeping probably 3, definitely 2 at the least. And guess what happens? They go back to the Nike store where they will still be sold at a healthy margin well above cost for Nike, eventually sold to a happy customer. Everbody wins, literally. Nike doesn't lose here. Nike never loses lol

 

[843airmaestro]

Did NBY used to design the shoes individually? I seem to remember that being the case with the safaris but can’t recall.

 

[dblplay1212]

2. Charging even more and covering the costs to provide more affirmation of materials, execution, and sizing.

It's very likely that they already are doing this. They know some people are going to do this. Everyone else pays for it.

Until then, if I do multiple NBYs to get the execution/sizing right and choose to keep what works and return what doesn't, I don't think that's abuse. That's just shopping.

We'll just disagree on this, that's cool.

 

[MotownSole]

It's very likely that they already are doing this. They know some people are going to do this. Everyone else pays for it.


We'll just disagree on this, that's cool.

I appreciate the diplomacy. Seriously. We can disagree without being disagreeable. I'm curious though. Let's say I buy 3 of these Air Max 1s in my size 11 and none of them fit, or there are significant QC/execution issues, etc. Personally would you still keep all 3 anyway?

 

[jc5123]

Back in the day when it was still Nike ID if the pairs came in with bad quality/issues they would remake the pair for you and let you keep the first pair. Happened to me a couple times. They would schedule a call or a chat with a "ID specialist" or something like that.

 

[dblplay1212]

I appreciate the diplomacy. Seriously. We can disagree without being disagreeable. I'm curious though. Let's say I buy 3 of these Air Max 1s in my size 11 and none of them fit, or there are significant QC/execution issues, etc. Personally would you still keep all 3 anyway?

It's the intent for me. I've returned plenty of things over the years. I don't think I've ever ordered something knowing I'd send it back.

I think the policy is there for mistakes. "Oh, I ordered the wrong size, glad I can take it back." or "Ehh this isn't the color I was expected, I'll send it back." or "Oh man I bought this blanket 6 months ago and never used it, I'll take it back." I don't think the intent is "Ehh **** it I'm ordering 10 pairs of custom shoes bc I like to play on the builder and I'll figure out which one I like and send the other 9 back bc that's what the policy says I can do. I may send all of them back, **** em."

 

[Beeb2407]

It's the intent for me. I've returned plenty of things over the years. I don't think I've ever ordered something knowing I'd send it back.

But you have to acknowledge the intent is because of those factors. In that case we'd just accept whatever final result of what we ordered. Now if it's where it's addressed like JC mentioned or the build creator is still there to try again... then I guess that would remedy going about it the said route.

 

[runyc]

I purchased several NBY pairs and have no intent to return but I wish Nike used better rendering software since it’s difficult to tell what the final product will look like. That in itself would probably prevent a lot of potential returns.

 

[dblplay1212]

But you have to acknowledge the intent is because of those factors. In that case we'd just accept whatever final result of what we ordered. Now if it's where it's addressed like JC mentioned or the build creator is still there to try again... then I guess that would remedy going about it the said route.

I get what you're saying. But I think there's a difference in ordering 1-2 pairs, maybe liking one and not liking the other, and returning one and ordering 10 knowing you'll return 8-9 of them. It's the pre-planning to return and the intent that's not for me.

 

[jc5123]

 

[a-friend]

Onfoot VOLT

 

[kingsin]

Info on the sail laces?

They elevated an already dope shoe to another level

 

[illl48]

I purchased several NBY pairs and have no intent to return but I wish Nike used better rendering software since it’s difficult to tell what the final product will look like. That in itself would probably prevent a lot of potential returns.

Just some pictures of the materials would be helpful and they are like nah

 

[G0OD]

Did NBY used to design the shoes individually? I seem to remember that being the case with the safaris but can’t recall.

Yup, and glad they got rid of that option. It was a pain in the *** making sure the left and right shoe matched. Plus with the limited time you had to build, it was inevitable that errors were going to happen on some people’s pairs.

I purchased several NBY pairs and have no intent to return but I wish Nike used better rendering software since it’s difficult to tell what the final product will look like. That in itself would probably prevent a lot of potential returns.

Or at least show us some samples to give us a better idea on how materials/ colors will look irl.

Nike definitely did a way better job promoting last year’s NBY safari options.

 

[dblplay1212]

Yea the Safari one was easy to mess up. They need to have a "make both shoes match" button you can click.

 

[handsomero]

Best pic I've seen of these.

 

[dragicon]

I messed up my only chance at the safaris by getting sent exclusive access to a women’s pair… so I ordered a size 9 women’s when I needed to order a size 9 men’s. still have that pair of IDs sitting in my closet…. Taunting me every time I see the box.

 

[Fozz]

Back in the day when it was still Nike ID if the pairs came in with bad quality/issues they would remake the pair for you and let you keep the first pair. Happened to me a couple times. They would schedule a call or a chat with a "ID specialist" or something like that.

I remember that.