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Re: Post the shoes you're wearing.
« Reply #23370 on: August 24, 2015, 07:14:26 AM »
Online shopping was only worth it for us back in '07-'10

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Re: Post the shoes you're wearing.
« Reply #23371 on: August 24, 2015, 07:15:05 AM »

Shoes only last me a few weeks tops so I decided to just get the cheapest shoes I could. Ended up paying 32$, haven't skated them yet but seem pretty comfy and good for the price compared to a Lakai or something

Is there a vertical seam down the heel of those Trases that rubs against your achilles/heel? I got a pair of kids ones when they first came out for my daughter, and I had to sew on a cloth patch on the inside to cover up that seam, because her heel was bleeding.

Otherwise, these seem like nice looking cheap shoes, and DC seems to be going all-in with this whole Trase thing with about 20 models and 100 colorways.

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« Reply #23372 on: August 24, 2015, 02:16:34 PM »
Bought these today :) Nice to have blazers again. The support/comfort of these is better than any other shoes I have had

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Re: Post the shoes you're wearing.
« Reply #23373 on: August 24, 2015, 09:33:56 PM »
Bought these today :) Nice to have blazers again. The support/comfort of these is better than any other shoes I have had

Where did you buy? Don't think ever dropped in the states.

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Wore these today, stiff as hell. Got to break them in (not my photo).

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Re: Post the shoes you're wearing.
« Reply #23374 on: August 25, 2015, 04:43:06 AM »
I'm planning on giving the NB PJ shoe a whirl. Anyone know how they fit? I'm usually a US 9.5 in a dunk, 10 in most DCs... I like a fairly wide mid foot section. Cheers in advance, I haven't seen NB out here yet. Thanks in advance.
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Re: Post the shoes you're wearing.
« Reply #23375 on: August 25, 2015, 08:35:48 PM »
I'm planning on giving the NB PJ shoe a whirl. Anyone know how they fit? I'm usually a US 9.5 in a dunk, 10 in most DCs... I like a fairly wide mid foot section. Cheers in advance, I haven't seen NB out here yet. Thanks in advance.

I typically buy 11's (I bought the Vans Rowley Solo, Emerica Romero Laced, Busenitz Pro in 11) but found I probably need an 11.5 in the NB PJ. Wasn't overly tight, but I'd just prefer a little space over a little bit of tighness. These feel pretty accommodating to any width though

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Re: Post the shoes you're wearing.
« Reply #23376 on: August 25, 2015, 08:49:23 PM »
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I'm planning on giving the NB PJ shoe a whirl. Anyone know how they fit? I'm usually a US 9.5 in a dunk, 10 in most DCs... I like a fairly wide mid foot section. Cheers in advance, I haven't seen NB out here yet. Thanks in advance.
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I typically buy 11's (I bought the Vans Rowley Solo, Emerica Romero Laced, Busenitz Pro in 11) but found I probably need an 11.5 in the NB PJ. Wasn't overly tight, but I'd just prefer a little space over a little bit of tighness. These feel pretty accommodating to any width though

Cheers. Fuck, this is the problem with buying online... I like my shoes to be almost touching my toes. But when a shoe is too tight, well, I'm sure you know... I suppose they give a bit too.
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Re: Post the shoes you're wearing.
« Reply #23377 on: August 25, 2015, 09:12:06 PM »
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I'm planning on giving the NB PJ shoe a whirl. Anyone know how they fit? I'm usually a US 9.5 in a dunk, 10 in most DCs... I like a fairly wide mid foot section. Cheers in advance, I haven't seen NB out here yet. Thanks in advance.
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I typically buy 11's (I bought the Vans Rowley Solo, Emerica Romero Laced, Busenitz Pro in 11) but found I probably need an 11.5 in the NB PJ. Wasn't overly tight, but I'd just prefer a little space over a little bit of tighness. These feel pretty accommodating to any width though

Will depend on whether it's a new/ old batch though. Apparently new batch #NBs fit true to size whereas the old bacth(es) required you to size up 0.5

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Re: Post the shoes you're wearing.
« Reply #23378 on: August 25, 2015, 09:17:35 PM »
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I'm planning on giving the NB PJ shoe a whirl. Anyone know how they fit? I'm usually a US 9.5 in a dunk, 10 in most DCs... I like a fairly wide mid foot section. Cheers in advance, I haven't seen NB out here yet. Thanks in advance.
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I typically buy 11's (I bought the Vans Rowley Solo, Emerica Romero Laced, Busenitz Pro in 11) but found I probably need an 11.5 in the NB PJ. Wasn't overly tight, but I'd just prefer a little space over a little bit of tighness. These feel pretty accommodating to any width though
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Will depend on whether it's a new/ old batch though. Apparently new batch #NBs fit true to size whereas the old bacth(es) required you to size up 0.5

Yes. When at Black Box sizing was fucked up, had to go .5 up. At times, sometimes full size.

But 2015 has a new factory and fit, and fits true to size. I asked them to send me samples shoe size 9 and they all fit proper. Just the 533 models.
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Re: Post the shoes you're wearing.
« Reply #23379 on: August 25, 2015, 11:42:14 PM »
Thanks guys, I guess I should be safe with a 9.5. I'd like to give them a spin. Variety being the spice of life and all that jazz...
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Re: Post the shoes you're wearing.
« Reply #23380 on: August 26, 2015, 11:57:17 AM »
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Bought these today :) Nice to have blazers again. The support/comfort of these is better than any other shoes I have had
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Where did you buy? Don't think ever dropped in the states.

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Wore these today, stiff as hell. Got to break them in (not my photo).


I live in canada, so that's where I bought them. Unfortunatley, the price of them here is $110 but I think they are worth it. Now keep in mind that $110 Canadian dollars is currently about $83 US dollars. Not bad for you guys.
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Re: Post the shoes you're wearing.
« Reply #23381 on: August 26, 2015, 07:25:34 PM »
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Bought these today :) Nice to have blazers again. The support/comfort of these is better than any other shoes I have had
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For real, where did you get those.

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Re: Post the shoes you're wearing.
« Reply #23382 on: August 27, 2015, 07:16:06 AM »
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Bought these today :) Nice to have blazers again. The support/comfort of these is better than any other shoes I have had
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For real, where did you get those.
It's this place called Adrift. They are like a lifestyle/skateboard shop (@adriftshop on instagram). It's in toronto

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Re: Post the shoes you're wearing.
« Reply #23383 on: August 27, 2015, 07:28:19 AM »
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Bought these today :) Nice to have blazers again. The support/comfort of these is better than any other shoes I have had
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For real, where did you get those.



They are also at Blue Tile Lounge, I am pretty sure they provide reasonable shipping to the states. With the current exchange rate, they are going for almost $74 USD. 

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Re: Post the shoes you're wearing.
« Reply #23384 on: August 27, 2015, 08:17:05 AM »
Went by the Lakai dist and picked up some samples today!


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Re: Post the shoes you're wearing.
« Reply #23385 on: August 27, 2015, 07:40:18 PM »
Went by the Lakai dist and picked up some samples today!



Nice haul!

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Re: Post the shoes you're wearing.
« Reply #23386 on: August 27, 2015, 10:30:47 PM »
Went by the Lakai dist and picked up some samples today!



Nice, I just hope they make more cupsple shoes, so I try a pair again.

Last one I had was the Howard, with the soccer style toe.
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Re: Post the shoes you're wearing.
« Reply #23387 on: August 28, 2015, 05:12:31 AM »
I just saw a pair of Blazer GT low's in the nike shop for $65. I like the style but is the shoe good to skate in cause I heard mixed reviews

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Re: Post the shoes you're wearing.
« Reply #23388 on: August 28, 2015, 06:03:47 AM »
i'm currently skating a pair of blazer GT lows and i really like them. good sole and suede, everythings quite nice and i really like the way they skate. but i got them for 22� which i couldn't pass on. the only thing i hate is that the laces constantly rip, evem though i put glue on them in all affected areas and i cant find no olive green laces anywhere. also i had to shoe goo the swoosh back on on both shoes because the fucking stitching isnt anywhere enough.

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« Reply #23389 on: August 28, 2015, 06:30:11 AM »
I figured the laces would rip easily since its Nike. The laces on my Janoskis ripped after like two weeks when I first got them

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« Reply #23390 on: August 28, 2015, 07:20:42 AM »
Went by the Lakai dist and picked up some samples today!



Whoa! Those pine colored Rileys (right?) look really nice.

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« Reply #23391 on: August 28, 2015, 09:47:01 AM »
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I'm planning on giving the NB PJ shoe a whirl. Anyone know how they fit? I'm usually a US 9.5 in a dunk, 10 in most DCs... I like a fairly wide mid foot section. Cheers in advance, I haven't seen NB out here yet. Thanks in advance.
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I typically buy 11's (I bought the Vans Rowley Solo, Emerica Romero Laced, Busenitz Pro in 11) but found I probably need an 11.5 in the NB PJ. Wasn't overly tight, but I'd just prefer a little space over a little bit of tighness. These feel pretty accommodating to any width though
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Will depend on whether it's a new/ old batch though. Apparently new batch #NBs fit true to size whereas the old bacth(es) required you to size up 0.5
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Yes. When at Black Box sizing was fucked up, had to go .5 up. At times, sometimes full size.

But 2015 has a new factory and fit, and fits true to size. I asked them to send me samples shoe size 9 and they all fit proper. Just the 533 models.
I'm a 10.5 in dunks, I tried a pair of the Logan-S 636 in the grey/orange color way in size 11 and it was still too cramped in the toebox. Is that color way part of the new batch?

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Re: Post the shoes you're wearing.
« Reply #23392 on: August 28, 2015, 12:03:55 PM »
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Went by the Lakai dist and picked up some samples today!


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Whoa! Those pine colored Rileys (right?) look really nice.
yep, rileys! there is a maroon/gum coming out as well, but someone had already snagged 'em... All the staples were gone as well :-\

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Re: Post the shoes you're wearing.
« Reply #23393 on: August 28, 2015, 01:26:57 PM »
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I'm planning on giving the NB PJ shoe a whirl. Anyone know how they fit? I'm usually a US 9.5 in a dunk, 10 in most DCs... I like a fairly wide mid foot section. Cheers in advance, I haven't seen NB out here yet. Thanks in advance.
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I typically buy 11's (I bought the Vans Rowley Solo, Emerica Romero Laced, Busenitz Pro in 11) but found I probably need an 11.5 in the NB PJ. Wasn't overly tight, but I'd just prefer a little space over a little bit of tighness. These feel pretty accommodating to any width though
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Will depend on whether it's a new/ old batch though. Apparently new batch #NBs fit true to size whereas the old bacth(es) required you to size up 0.5
[close]

Yes. When at Black Box sizing was fucked up, had to go .5 up. At times, sometimes full size.

But 2015 has a new factory and fit, and fits true to size. I asked them to send me samples shoe size 9 and they all fit proper. Just the 533 models.
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I'm a 10.5 in dunks, I tried a pair of the Logan-S 636 in the grey/orange color way in size 11 and it was still too cramped in the toebox. Is that color way part of the new batch?

Yeah it is. For almost all the numerics I would wear an 11.5 instead of an 11 except the Brighton (but I do measure to 11 1/4 - yes I know the exact measurement)

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« Reply #23394 on: August 28, 2015, 05:15:56 PM »
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I'm planning on giving the NB PJ shoe a whirl. Anyone know how they fit? I'm usually a US 9.5 in a dunk, 10 in most DCs... I like a fairly wide mid foot section. Cheers in advance, I haven't seen NB out here yet. Thanks in advance.
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I typically buy 11's (I bought the Vans Rowley Solo, Emerica Romero Laced, Busenitz Pro in 11) but found I probably need an 11.5 in the NB PJ. Wasn't overly tight, but I'd just prefer a little space over a little bit of tighness. These feel pretty accommodating to any width though
[close]

Will depend on whether it's a new/ old batch though. Apparently new batch #NBs fit true to size whereas the old bacth(es) required you to size up 0.5
[close]

Yes. When at Black Box sizing was fucked up, had to go .5 up. At times, sometimes full size.

But 2015 has a new factory and fit, and fits true to size. I asked them to send me samples shoe size 9 and they all fit proper. Just the 533 models.
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I'm a 10.5 in dunks, I tried a pair of the Logan-S 636 in the grey/orange color way in size 11 and it was still too cramped in the toebox. Is that color way part of the new batch?
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Yeah it is. For almost all the numerics I would wear an 11.5 instead of an 11 except the Brighton (but I do measure to 11 1/4 - yes I know the exact measurement)

Shit! I ordered 9.5s... Fingers crossed.
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Re: Post the shoes you're wearing.
« Reply #23395 on: August 28, 2015, 06:08:48 PM »
i'm currently skating a pair of blazer GT lows and i really like them. good sole and suede, everythings quite nice and i really like the way they skate. but i got them for 22� which i couldn't pass on. the only thing i hate is that the laces constantly rip, evem though i put glue on them in all affected areas and i cant find no olive green laces anywhere. also i had to shoe goo the swoosh back on on both shoes because the fucking stitching isnt anywhere enough.


22 is a steal. They're good shoes, just not worth the retail of $80. They're real thin, like super thin suede. I had to shoe goo my pair and switch the laces out a couple times. I probably won't be getting another pair soon.
Just got these SE premium bruins in and damn they blow the GT's out of the water. Nike killed it with the premium line but it was short-lived. I'm grabbing these and the SE blazers every time I see a pair for a good price. ;D

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« Reply #23396 on: August 28, 2015, 06:19:55 PM »
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i'm currently skating a pair of blazer GT lows and i really like them. good sole and suede, everythings quite nice and i really like the way they skate. but i got them for 22� which i couldn't pass on. the only thing i hate is that the laces constantly rip, evem though i put glue on them in all affected areas and i cant find no olive green laces anywhere. also i had to shoe goo the swoosh back on on both shoes because the fucking stitching isnt anywhere enough.

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22 is a steal. They're good shoes, just not worth the retail of $80. They're real thin, like super thin suede. I had to shoe goo my pair and switch the laces out a couple times. I probably won't be getting another pair soon.
Just got these SE premium bruins in and damn they blow the GT's out of the water. Nike killed it with the premium line but it was short-lived. I'm grabbing these and the SE blazers every time I see a pair for a good price. ;D

I've just about totally burned through my GTs and I liked them, but, like both of you, I wouldn't pay retail again. I also put lunarlon insoles in them and they were soon good. Has anyone seen these popping up in Nike outlets yet?
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« Reply #23397 on: August 28, 2015, 10:31:59 PM »

i have been looking everywhere for a pair of these in my size for a decent price forever, turns out my friend had a pair he skated a couple of times bought them of him for $30 today.

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« Reply #23398 on: August 29, 2015, 05:34:07 AM »
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i'm currently skating a pair of blazer GT lows and i really like them. good sole and suede, everythings quite nice and i really like the way they skate. but i got them for 22� which i couldn't pass on. the only thing i hate is that the laces constantly rip, evem though i put glue on them in all affected areas and i cant find no olive green laces anywhere. also i had to shoe goo the swoosh back on on both shoes because the fucking stitching isnt anywhere enough.

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22 is a steal. They're good shoes, just not worth the retail of $80. They're real thin, like super thin suede. I had to shoe goo my pair and switch the laces out a couple times. I probably won't be getting another pair soon.
Just got these SE premium bruins in and damn they blow the GT's out of the water. Nike killed it with the premium line but it was short-lived. I'm grabbing these and the SE blazers every time I see a pair for a good price. ;D

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I've just about totally burned through my GTs and I liked them, but, like both of you, I wouldn't pay retail again. I also put lunarlon insoles in them and they were soon good. Has anyone seen these popping up in Nike outlets yet?

Yeah I saw them in the Nike outlets for $65. Thats the reason why I asked how people felt about the shoe for the price. But the nike outlets had the gt blazer in black and white


they also had og blazer High sb's in Michigan colors

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« Reply #23399 on: August 29, 2015, 07:11:29 AM »
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i'm currently skating a pair of blazer GT lows and i really like them. good sole and suede, everythings quite nice and i really like the way they skate. but i got them for 22� which i couldn't pass on. the only thing i hate is that the laces constantly rip, evem though i put glue on them in all affected areas and i cant find no olive green laces anywhere. also i had to shoe goo the swoosh back on on both shoes because the fucking stitching isnt anywhere enough.

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22 is a steal. They're good shoes, just not worth the retail of $80. They're real thin, like super thin suede. I had to shoe goo my pair and switch the laces out a couple times. I probably won't be getting another pair soon.
Just got these SE premium bruins in and damn they blow the GT's out of the water. Nike killed it with the premium line but it was short-lived. I'm grabbing these and the SE blazers every time I see a pair for a good price. ;D

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I've just about totally burned through my GTs and I liked them, but, like both of you, I wouldn't pay retail again. I also put lunarlon insoles in them and they were soon good. Has anyone seen these popping up in Nike outlets yet?
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Yeah I saw them in the Nike outlets for $65. Thats the reason why I asked how people felt about the shoe for the price. But the nike outlets had the gt blazer in black and white


they also had og blazer High sb's in Michigan colors

fuck.  someone ship me some 9's.


GT Blazers grew on me... not worth the price, only worth it on discount.  The SE line does blow that shit out of the water.