The Sneaker Thread

[givemethecure]

Whats the best way to get authentic college hoodies? I want to get a Georgetown hoodie at some stage, can you just order them from the college stores?

eastbay.com

 

[WALL-e]

My neighbour knows the dean of Duke.



btw, those who play in globes, you know you're just gonna put em on the block and dominate them.

 

[givemethecure]

The ones to watch out for are the dudes rocking really really old kicks... just cos they don't shell out the $$ for fresh new ones, doesn't mean they can't play.. our centre is a prime example of that. Best post footwork in the grade, by far.

 

[Hodges]

eastbay.com

Cheers mate, they have the exact one im after. What are the sizes like? Are they standard US (ie; huge) ones?

 

[givemethecure]

Cheers mate, they have the exact one im after. What are the sizes like? Are they standard US (ie; huge) ones?

I'd assume so.. I bought a Greg Oden jersey tee from there in a large (i'm AUS XL) and it's two sizes two big.

 

[Adrian Shelton]

Which weapons, Adrian? If they're in my store, it's the 1986 edition, retroed earlier this year...

yeah that be them, seen a pair in Queen street mall up here.

 

[givemethecure]

yeah that be them, seen a pair in Queen street mall up here.

On sale for a hundred at my shop... just in case yr thinking of a mail order...

 

[WALL-e]

Advertising ban!

 

[JorgePosada]

Do you have a pair of converse so good that my Grandmama would whoop you in them?

 

[Adrian Shelton]

Do you have a pair of converse so good that my Grandmama would whoop you in them?

"Welcome to 3 point land"

'But i'm a power player i need to get back to the low post!!!"

 

[givemethecure]

Do you have a pair of converse so good that my Grandmama would whoop you in them?

Haha, I actually saw a pair of those in a tiny sneaker store is suburban LA about four years ago, really should have bought them (they were on the sale table for like twenty bucks) but for some reason I didn't. Big regret.

 

[smashh]

Anyone see the Rockets/Blazers game today? What the hell was Aaron Brooks wearing?!

 

[givemethecure]

Anyone see the Rockets/Blazers game today? What the hell was Aaron Brooks wearing?!

Pretty sure it's the Nike Cradle Rock - Steve Nash's signature shoe for this year... kind of looks like a dunk

no word on release in Australia, assume it's a footblocker exclusive (typo intended - they block every other retailer from stocking decent product...)

 

[Burningleviathan]

They looked good

 

[WALL-e]

Personally not a fan

 

[givemethecure]

Not likely to go down as a classic, though a lot of players will be wearing them this season... Nash usually does some kind of enviro-friendly scrap leather version of his shoes through the season which end up being pretty nice... his shoe from last season was a ripper at about $160, I loved them...

 

[WALL-e]

Like that one.

 

[givemethecure]

They were a total sleeper shoe - we sold out of them over about 3 months, but everyone who bought them came back to tell me how stoked they were with them... I grabbed a pair and they were seriously the best shoe under $200 I've ever worn.

 

[smashh]

May sound stupid, but is there any shoes that are specifically good knees?
My asics have done me well for the last few years, but playing more basketball I think it might be time to upgrade

 

[givemethecure]

May sound stupid, but is there any shoes that are specifically good knees?
My asics have done me well for the last few years, but playing more basketball I think it might be time to upgrade

Get something solid/structured through the arch area - a good strong midfoot shank. Something like the Jordan CP3.II

or something that is pretty straight like the Zoom LBJ Ambassador

will hold yr foot in place really nicely, as well as give you the required cushioning for impact protection - anything that hold the foot well under immense stress will help your knees no end...


I would also like to add that there are no stupid questions on the sneaker thread... relating to knee injuries etc, I'm happy to provide suggestions but my word is not gospel, just going on experience. Take into account that different situations/injuries/level of fitness/competence etc will also directly affect how well yr body holds up!

 

[givemethecure]

http://nicekicks.com/2009/11/air-jordan-2010-unveiled/

thoughts?

 

[nike1]

i dont mind them..
would have to see them in person to really give an honest view.

 

[givemethecure]

yeah, i've already got mine on order in the two inline colourways for Feb and April, but so far the reaction from sneakerheads is mixed...

 

[popathon]

I'm looking at getting some new ball shoes. I'm looking at the Kobe IV's, the CP3's and maybe the LeBron ambassadors. what would you reckond for a slasher that puts manu to shame who plays 3-4 times a week.

 

[givemethecure]

would you reckon for a slasher that puts manu to shame

Advanced hair.... ha ha ha aaaaah... but seriously, folks, the Kobe IV is a beast of a shoe... heaps lighter than the Ambassador and way more cushioning. I'm wearing them now (POP colourway, nice!) and they are really, really comfy. Either that or Hyperizeseses