IPATH Containment Thread

[Sleazy]

I’m not sure why people are worried about buying from Zoomeez.

This project is not a core skater brand anymore, is it? I thought it’s funded by some big investment firm, and more of a crass attempt to cash in on 90s skate fashion and milk the wallets of older guys by hammering the nostalgia button.


Kinda the footwear equivalent of Powell reissue decks, if Powell died and was resurrected by some marketers with no ties to skating.


Buy them if you want, they are nice-looking shoes. But they are only copies and echos of a time and brand that tried to make something dope. That fundamental part of the brand is gone.

lot's of core skaters running this, not sure who's financing or why that would matter but i know kenny reeds one of the main people involved and the other person i know who is involved is as core as it gets, works at a skate shop and still has some og ipaths after all these years.

[rawbertson.]

ipath's in the past were not made by chill bro's in LA using only the finest sustainable materials. they were always made in cambodia or vietnam or some place with cheap labor and no anti pollution laws.

[sadBUTtrue]

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I’m not sure why people are worried about buying from Zoomeez.

This project is not a core skater brand anymore, is it? I thought it’s funded by some big investment firm, and more of a crass attempt to cash in on 90s skate fashion and milk the wallets of older guys by hammering the nostalgia button.


Kinda the footwear equivalent of Powell reissue decks, if Powell died and was resurrected by some marketers with no ties to skating.


Buy them if you want, they are nice-looking shoes. But they are only copies and echos of a time and brand that tried to make something dope. That fundamental part of the brand is gone.

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lot's of core skaters running this, not sure who's financing or why that would matter but i know kenny reeds one of the main people involved and the other person i know who is involved is as core as it gets, works at a skate shop and still has some og ipaths after all these years.

EVERYTHING in skateboarding and/or consumerism is smoke and mirrors. Enjoy what you like before the sand runs out. Enjoying the shit out of looking down skating these grasshoppers, pretty simple.

[BeachChicken]

Got the black Cats just to wear. Nice materials and collar is thinner than I remember. The insole is kinda just throwaway, midsole feels like it has ample padding, almost like a better Asics.

[rawbertson.]

Sounds like they are pretty close to the originals for the most part
Not sure if that is a good or bad thing lol
I don't think they were ever really meant to be a super performance based shoe so maybe not really realistic to expect it would be now
they worked well enough though
I remember noticing a difference in the quality from the leather ones I had earlier on compared to the poly type upper material that i had on the later ones. So hopefully more like the OG and not after the buyout lol

[Shiro417gunpla]

Reeds being sold in Japan shops Aug 10th saw a story post maybe the website will go live then

[Texas_Tone]

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I’m not sure why people are worried about buying from Zoomeez.

This project is not a core skater brand anymore, is it? I thought it’s funded by some big investment firm, and more of a crass attempt to cash in on 90s skate fashion and milk the wallets of older guys by hammering the nostalgia button.


Kinda the footwear equivalent of Powell reissue decks, if Powell died and was resurrected by some marketers with no ties to skating.


Buy them if you want, they are nice-looking shoes. But they are only copies and echos of a time and brand that tried to make something dope. That fundamental part of the brand is gone.

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lot's of core skaters running this, not sure who's financing or why that would matter but i know kenny reeds one of the main people involved and the other person i know who is involved is as core as it gets, works at a skate shop and still has some og ipaths after all these years.

Shoutout PUG!

[wax poetic]

Only Zumiez currently right?  Anyone know the next drop date.  I know they had mentioned a couple weeks but wondering if anyone had anything more specific.

[BeachChicken]

Wearing my Cats at work today and the suede on the upper is top notch. I have some Vans Chukkas and they're super uncomfortable due to how stiff the suede is and these are buttery like Clark's I've had before.

I'm not sure I'd wanna skate them personally speaking. They have about a Dunk level padding but it's a bit too soft for me. They remind me of when my Japan S Pro broke in but a bit more squishy.

[Texas_Tone]

Only Zumiez currently right?  Anyone know the next drop date.  I know they had mentioned a couple weeks but wondering if anyone had anything more specific.

Within august is what I’ve been told, patiently waiting on the 1985s

[hayduke lives]

any confirmation that the hemp versions are part of the second drop?

[Texas_Tone]

any confirmation that the hemp versions are part of the second drop?

The catalog I have says first drop, black and tan hemp grasshoppers, and the iconic black suede and tan hemp cricket, second drop will have a brown suede cat and a hemp cat I believe along with an all white leather grasshopper

[hayduke lives]

thanks! eager for hemp cats but sounds like they are still a little bit out. hemp grasshopper will have to do

[Gray Imp Sausage Metal]

Reeds being sold in Japan shops Aug 10th saw a story post maybe the website will go live then

what Japanese shop is claiming that? Will be interested to see who distributes them here…

[Cranberry Relish]

https://www.instagram.com/isntitdesign/

This shop in Maibara, Shiga

[pugmaster]

I got a pair of cats for work since they are acceptable in that setting, and I hate dress shoes.

I was not impressed with the insole when I pulled it out to inspect it, but when I put them on, I absolutely loved the shoe/insole combination. I definitely will get more just for skating purposes. It's the most comfortable skate shoe besides the Muska I've had.

[Scarecrow Radio]

Psyched for this re-boot. Probably won't buy a pair but nonetheless hyped to see them on skaters' feet again

[144p]

Got a pair of brown/gum cats. I swapped out the stock insole for fp kingfoam orthotics. I think the shoes run slightly big but after skating them today I think they are more tts. Sole grips awesome, no initial wear marks or reasons to be concerned. Fit and skate better than expected.

[Shiro417gunpla]

Laces nice a thick boot style

[Gray Imp Sausage Metal]

https://www.instagram.com/isntitdesign/

This shop in Maibara, Shiga

Dayum, they’ve got the hemp cricket with the synth toe!!!

[Shiro417gunpla]

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https://www.instagram.com/isntitdesign/

This shop in Maibara, Shiga

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Dayum, they’ve got the hemp cricket with the synth toe!!!

Hopefully they post more close ups, there looking great!

[Abyss1]

I got a pair of cats for work since they are acceptable in that setting, and I hate dress shoes.

I was not impressed with the insole when I pulled it out to inspect it, but when I put them on, I absolutely loved the shoe/insole combination. I definitely will get more just for skating purposes. It's the most comfortable skate shoe besides the Muska I've had.

Nice If I had to go into an office I'd buy a few too

I still have the last pair of cats they ever made with the "Vibranium" rubber soles.  I only used them for work besides the suade fadding they look good still after a wash.   

[BeAWitness]

So I have a pair of grasshoppers that I bought on eBay that had a sample stamp inside. I bought these back in march so here’s a couple pictures of both.
If anyone could tell me or make a guess about when these samples originally came out that would be appreciated. I think they’re from the 2012 era of Ipath

The one thing I can say for sure is the tongue is definitely slimmed down a little

[PAWL]

So I have a pair of grasshoppers that I bought on eBay that had a sample stamp inside. I bought these back in march so here’s a couple pictures of both.
If anyone could tell me or make a guess about when these samples originally came out that would be appreciated. I think they’re from the 2012 era of Ipath

The one thing I can say for sure is the tongue is definitely slimmed down a little

what sole do they have? if its not the ipath logo tread its definitely a later one

[BeAWitness]

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So I have a pair of grasshoppers that I bought on eBay that had a sample stamp inside. I bought these back in march so here’s a couple pictures of both.
If anyone could tell me or make a guess about when these samples originally came out that would be appreciated. I think they’re from the 2012 era of Ipath

The one thing I can say for sure is the tongue is definitely slimmed down a little

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what sole do they have? if its not the ipath logo tread its definitely a later one

It is the tread that has the logos on them. Didn’t skate them too much because I didn’t want to blow them out, but the few seshs I had in those one were great

[GumOnMyGrip]

Laces nice a thick boot style

Only a couple more Ollies left in that lace.

[Gray Imp Sausage Metal]

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https://www.instagram.com/isntitdesign/

This shop in Maibara, Shiga

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Dayum, they’ve got the hemp cricket with the synth toe!!!

while I will still hold out for the above, another sneak at some of the hemp joints!

[Abyss1]

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https://www.instagram.com/isntitdesign/

This shop in Maibara, Shiga

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Dayum, they’ve got the hemp cricket with the synth toe!!!

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while I will still hold out for the above, another sneak at some of the hemp joints!

Had 3 pairs of those Rasta Grasshoppers...Reggae scene loved them, not so much skaters I skated with during 2005-2007

I do want some hemp Reeds really bad

[Jim and Dan]

Anyone have any insight into the sizing runs? I can already see this being an issue that I run into more frequently than not...

[Abyss1]

Anyone have any insight into the sizing runs? I can already see this being an issue that I run into more frequently than not...

What shoes do you typically buy...I got the 11.5 and the 12.  The both fit, but the 11.5 feels a lot like the Busenitz size 12 (both somewhat tight around the toe area).  go a 1/2 size up if you are concerned with that