IPATH Containment Thread

[roba]

they’re not zumiez exclusive but zumiez got the early drop

if that’s what it takes to get freddy paid i’m all for it

he made timecode

[Mongo Lloyd]

I’m surprised that people are surprised by that price.

I just automatically assumed around $100 a pair.

[MusclesMarinara]

I ordered the grasshoppers and brown cats. Idk how anyone can claim those prices are outrageous or anything when the comparable shoes like dunks, nb480, forums are all the same price range. Hell even last resorts are $95. This seems pretty standard for not only a shoe but a company that’s been dead and resurrected.

[Abyss1]

I’m surprised that people are surprised by that price.

I just automatically assumed around $100 a pair.

me too, just ordered two pairs of grasshoppers at different sizes, should have them in a few days to try out

gonna pass on the cats for now

[Cranberry Relish]

Also ordered a pair of the Grasshoppers.  I've been kicking myself for over 20 yrs for never buying those when they were around.  In my defense, my local shop never had my size or were always sold out of the colors I wanted.  Will report back with a full review!

[Fongstarr.]

They probably just didn’t make a lot of pairs hence their price. Can’t compare NB to a small start up. This is the same battle as we always see with shoes and skaters support. You might buy these and the quality might suck and you just paid more for it. But the only way they get better is if you buy the shoes high right now for that price.

[dumptruck12]

No it's not. Numeric 440 Highs which might be comparable to Grasshoppers are about $85.

You’re kidding me right? Yes 440 highs are $85
But blazers are $90, last resorts are $95-$100, most adidas are $95-$110, even vans sk8 HI’s are $90
Asking for $110 for a all leather hi top is pretty normal these days

[cVlt of the hVffer]

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No it's not. Numeric 440 Highs which might be comparable to Grasshoppers are about $85.

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You’re kidding me right? Yes 440 highs are $85
But blazers are $90, last resorts are $95-$100, most adidas are $95-$110, even vans sk8 HI’s are $90
Asking for $110 for a all leather hi top is pretty normal these days

Vans Skate High are $80 from Vans.
Half Cabs are $85.

I'm still yet to pay more than $85 for a full-priced skate shoe (I don't pay attention to Nike).

As a big fan of ipath, I don't think I'll bite at $110. That's just how it is. Can't see it being better than a 440 High, which as I said, is $25 cheaper. So no, I am not kidding you.

I might re-assess when the Reeds drop.

[dumptruck12]

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No it's not. Numeric 440 Highs which might be comparable to Grasshoppers are about $85.

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You’re kidding me right? Yes 440 highs are $85
But blazers are $90, last resorts are $95-$100, most adidas are $95-$110, even vans sk8 HI’s are $90
Asking for $110 for a all leather hi top is pretty normal these days

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Vans Skate High are $80 from Vans.
Half Cabs are $85.

I'm still yet to pay more than $85 for a full-priced skate shoe (I don't pay attention to Nike).

As a big fan of ipath, I don't think I'll bite at $110. That's just how it is. Can't see it being better than a 440 High, which as I said, is $25 cheaper. So no, I am not kidding you.

I might re-assess when the Reeds drop.

Haha alright man, if you say so 😂

[Abyss1]

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No it's not. Numeric 440 Highs which might be comparable to Grasshoppers are about $85.

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You’re kidding me right? Yes 440 highs are $85
But blazers are $90, last resorts are $95-$100, most adidas are $95-$110, even vans sk8 HI’s are $90
Asking for $110 for a all leather hi top is pretty normal these days

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Vans Skate High are $80 from Vans.
Half Cabs are $85.

I'm still yet to pay more than $85 for a full-priced skate shoe (I don't pay attention to Nike).

As a big fan of ipath, I don't think I'll bite at $110. That's just how it is. Can't see it being better than a 440 High, which as I said, is $25 cheaper. So no, I am not kidding you.

I might re-assess when the Reeds drop.

Im also guessing they need to see if they have their sizing sorted or if they run tight/loose/etc before releasing more models.

I want the Reeds pretty badly too, I wish they would re-issue the Gall Jersey Devils...but happy if these grasshoppers work out

[Cranberry Relish]

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No it's not. Numeric 440 Highs which might be comparable to Grasshoppers are about $85.

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You’re kidding me right? Yes 440 highs are $85
But blazers are $90, last resorts are $95-$100, most adidas are $95-$110, even vans sk8 HI’s are $90
Asking for $110 for a all leather hi top is pretty normal these days

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Vans Skate High are $80 from Vans.
Half Cabs are $85.

I'm still yet to pay more than $85 for a full-priced skate shoe (I don't pay attention to Nike).

As a big fan of ipath, I don't think I'll bite at $110. That's just how it is. Can't see it being better than a 440 High, which as I said, is $25 cheaper. So no, I am not kidding you.

I might re-assess when the Reeds drop.

Personally, I'd much rather pay a little more if it means helping Freddy Gall receive a fatter paycheck at the end of the day, Instead of lining the pockets of Steve Van Doren, Phil Knight, or whoever the dork is who runs New Balance.

[cVlt of the hVffer]

Excellent point. I’ll pay for Tom Knox’s baby’s nappies instead.

[Cranberry Relish]

Excellent point. I’ll pay for Tom Knox’s baby’s nappies instead.

Fair enough. Tom Knox probably needs all the help he can get.  He's got at least 15 kids last time I counted.

[Tiltmode Army Reservist]

I fully understand, and am totally fine with where the Cats and Grasshoppers are priced too. I'm imagining the Reed Mids will sell at a lower price point than the Cats and Grasshoppers showed up at today. Vulcs should cost less to make than cupsoles, and usually that savings gets passed along to the customer. I could also see I-Path going after the group that regularly (and sometimes exclusively) skates Half Cabs, and selling their mid-top vulc at a similar price point to the one Vans sell theirs at.

But yeah, we'll see what shows up at No Comply in the next few days. Chances are, the local skate shops will get more shoe options, and/or more colorways than Zumiez did, and with that in mind, I can easily wait a few more days to buy from No Comply vs buying now from Zumiez.

[Bristol_Palin]

I will probably buy some cats. I’ll wait till a regular shop gets them. I don’t know what zumiez has and doesn’t have shoe wise. Do they pretty much have every brands shoes? I didn’t think they had Nike sb but the might now.

[iw0]

I will probably buy some cats. I’ll wait till a regular shop gets them. I don’t know what zumiez has and doesn’t have shoe wise. Do they pretty much have every brands shoes? I didn’t think they had Nike sb but the might now.

yeah they have almost everything these days, adidas, nb#, dvs (s/o @prof_oak ), and also nike sb

[Fongstarr.]

I mean like all shoes nowadays, these could flop and sit and then you can get them at a discount. I really don’t think anyone before the ages of 30 will care about these.

[Troubadour26]

$110 is not a price to be thrilled about but if you honestly expected a $75 price tag, you haven’t bought a full priced pair of shoes in the last 5 years.

[Troubadour26]

in the zumiez photos, the shape of the collar of the shoe looks wonky. I don’t really know what to make of that. They would probably just break in.

[Sila]

I mean like all shoes nowadays, these could flop and sit and then you can get them at a discount. I really don’t think anyone before the ages of 30 will care about these.

I'm a bit more optimistic, although I'm not emotionally invested in this. There's still a core skate crowd of young kids in my town and I see heaps of them in Accel OG's. With the weird affinity for late 90's/early 2000's gear that looks a bit goofy, this is probably the last chance iPath would have to run it back for a while.

[pedro_mayn]

Still gutted these probs won't get distro in the UK, I'm guessing (I did 'DM like a man' a matey who runs a distro here, but didn't get a straight answer). I don't know if I can be throwing lots of cash to get them imported, if so. Ah well.

I guess it's hard to say with a new-old shoe brand in a sea of loads of brands as it is to do well, too.

I mean like all shoes nowadays, these could flop and sit and then you can get them at a discount. I really don’t think anyone before the ages of 30 will care about these.

It's hard to tell who will really buy these and if they can really stay afloat after the late 90s/early 00s nostalgia wanes, but I hope there's a decent market for them. I do kinda feel like it's the right time for them despite the nostalgia for older shoes mainly because the company has that specific 'eco/hippy' vibe that is relevant now. Maybe I'm talking guff, I don't know.

[Gray Imp Sausage Metal]

Let me see dem vegan options!

[144p]

$110 is not a price to be thrilled about but if you honestly expected a $75 price tag, you haven’t bought a full priced pair of shoes in the last 5 years.

This. Most Lakai shoes are $78-95 full priced, same with emerica if not more. All of ES shoes break $100 for cup soles and reissues. I get it, thrift mentality. A whole generation has lived by shopping the sale section. I’m down to support something/someone I back. I know that isn’t the mindset of the majority but that’s how I’m gonna choose to be.
I’d rather spend 15-25% more and support something I like. That’s why so many options exist, it’s not a debate. Just vote with your dollars.

[Micki Free]

Wow im late to the party on this.. my first skate shoe was a grasshopper from around 2002, i think it was made out of hemp or partially maybe. I might bite the bullet on them or the reeds for nostalgia alone. Anyone know if theyll be doing a limited release initially? Or just start cranking them out.

[thehogsniper]

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$110 is not a price to be thrilled about but if you honestly expected a $75 price tag, you haven’t bought a full priced pair of shoes in the last 5 years.

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This. Most Lakai shoes are $78-95 full priced, same with emerica if not more. All of ES shoes break $100 for cup soles and reissues. I get it, thrift mentality. A whole generation has lived by shopping the sale section. I’m down to support something/someone I back. I know that isn’t the mindset of the majority but that’s how I’m gonna choose to be.
I’d rather spend 15-25% more and support something I like. That’s why so many options exist, it’s not a debate. Just vote with your dollars.

I mean to be fair, accounting for inflation, iPath is at the exact same price point. Lakai and Soletech have cut corners and cut costs dramatically, but their product is generally mediocre.

[minilogoflow]

Hmmm brand new pair of 1010's or nostalgia bait dunk mid rip offs.....hard choice there. In all honesty I'm stoked to see ipath back, my favorite pair of shoes growing up were some black&hemp reed lows. The price is in line with the market but I'm waiting until we get some feedback and reviews on the quality/durability. If they're actually built well and hold up I don't mind paying a little more but if it's soletech or lakai tier I'd rather not waste my money.

[thehogsniper]

Hmmm brand new pair of 1010's or nostalgia bait dunk mid rip offs.....hard choice there. In all honesty I'm stoked to see ipath back, my favorite pair of shoes growing up were some black&hemp reed lows. The price is in line with the market but I'm waiting until we get some feedback and reviews on the quality/durability. If they're actually built well and hold up I don't mind paying a little more but if it's soletech or lakai tier I'd rather not waste my money.

I might order a pair to check out in person, return them to Zumiez and then get them down the line from the nearest skate shop that carries them. The videos from the factory looked solid, materials seem decent.

[spanyard]

Curious about what "lakai and soletech quality" means, as I don't really mess with those brands?

The brand has been letting me down lately is Vans, cuz after a month or so after skating them they have the stability of a pair of bunny slippers.

[Unkle Fleak]

100 bucks a pair is fine. I'm sure it'll settle. 85-110 is the usual damage.

We're getting a priceless dose of culture and will be radiating style. It's worth it to me

[thehogsniper]

Curious about what "lakai and soletech quality" means, as I don't really mess with those brands?

The brand has been letting me down lately is Vans, cuz after a month or so after skating them they have the stability of a pair of bunny slippers.

The Soletech shoes I've owned have been very low tech and generally not comfortable. I know we have our supporters here (one of which I've heard on this before), but they tend to use a lot of synthetic suedes, eggcrate outsoles, loose suede and thin leather. You're getting what you pay for with those shoes. Lakai is also pretty thin and feels of a somewhat lesser quality to me. Bad materials, thin outsoles. Just my opinion.