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Oct 26, 2017
8,734
Kind of a dumb question but are the ultra boost v2's good for running? I already have a pair and im pondering on using them as my main running sneaker

Depends on what you're expecting from a running shoe. The ultra boost is a very comfortable option for running if you like a heavy cushioned feel and don't mind being quite a bit high from the ground. It does have some flaws, particularly the upper being too soft and prone to rolling your midfoot off the footbed (the plastic cage system is decent for lockdown and performance, but pales in comparison to something like Nike's Flywire cables), which means it's really only designed to run in a straight line. Additionally, maybe this is just me but I find that the Continental rubber loses its traction very quickly. I've only worn my Ultra Boost 3.0s for two months, and the rubber on the forefoot area has worn down significantly.

i feel like the boost is too soft to do a lot of running in

It's YMMV. I run quite a lot and for me, I hated firm EVA midsoles because the impact I took on them meant I kept getting sore spots on the forefoot and heel. I didn't have that problem with boost thanks to it compressing with each stride. At the same time, I don't mind a heavily cushioned sensation, even if I usually run with low-profile shoes. It just depends on what you want from a running shoe.
 
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ruxtpin

Member
Oct 30, 2017
958
PA
Recommend the pureboost/dpr if you're looking for boost running shoes. I have a couple of pureboosts that I rotate, and feel like they handle 7-8 miles well.
 

Antiwhippy

Member
Oct 25, 2017
33,458
I have no idea why Adidas is using trypophobia as their new design language but I'm digging these more than the propheres.

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Radec

Member
Oct 26, 2017
4,406
Damn Off-white malaysia releasing the The Ten here but only available to malaysians.

Stock is pretty low though.
 

spindashing

Member
Oct 25, 2017
2,980
Queens, New York
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I don't own a pair of Jordans with green anywhere on them so I grabbed these. Plus they will make me feel better about catching that L on the Blue Tint Yeezys. (Not really...)
 
Oct 26, 2017
8,734
I have no idea why Adidas is using trypophobia as their new design language but I'm digging these more than the propheres.

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I don't understand why football-inspired sneakers have ridiculous elements like the tongue or midsole (something like the Sambas I can understand since they're made for football and happens to have casual appeal, but turning the Superfly 5 into a looser fit with ridiculous 90s-tier midsole is barfworthy). It makes the design look so weird. The tongue in particular looks so off too with its length.

This is one case where the Nike FootballX lines, Adidas Classics and current football models look way better than this.
 
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Phonzo

Member
Oct 26, 2017
4,817
Just saw the prophere in person today. That sole is humongous. Even bigger than my eqt 93/17 soles.
 

Lat

Banned
Oct 25, 2017
2,322
So my wife gave me a pair of yeezy belugas for Christmas and let me open them early. Got it exact size and they are small. Wtf??
 

Poker Face

Member
Oct 25, 2017
125
is anyone still waiting on their blue tints to ship? I wasn't concerned until I saw someone on reddit show their order being cancelled from ADC
 

gir

Member
Oct 25, 2017
3,019
was digging the jordan 1 gatorade lime until I saw this photo

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that white ruins the monotone look
 

matimeo

UI/UX Game Industry Veteran
Verified
Oct 26, 2017
979
Happy Holidays everyone.

Santa delivered some heat today for the snow!
These felt way more snug than my grey ones.

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see5harp

Banned
Oct 31, 2017
4,435
That's true. Seem a tad less loud than the zebras. I might actually hold onto mine because resell is so weak.
 

Phonzo

Member
Oct 26, 2017
4,817
How can i, as an american get the Italian Camo Pack of the Air Max 97? I like this color the most by far.

It releases tomorrow, so i need to know quick.

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Zekes

Member
Oct 25, 2017
6,721
I don't know about the other NDC sites, but the Canadian Nike site just updated with a bunch of Jordan restocks on sale. Re-upped on the black Ying Yangs and grabbed a new pair of Internationalists while I was at it
 

gir

Member
Oct 25, 2017
3,019
Heard a lot of people raving about the quality of the Gatorade AJ1 leather, but it doesn't look that great to me.
I bet that all the gatorade CWs don't sell out and then jordan brand goes well we put the good quality in but I guess peeps won't buy the good quality stuff, nothing to do with those amazing CWs, so let's stick to the crap stuff...
 

MarkMan

Arcade Stick Dev
Verified
Oct 27, 2017
393
San Diego, CA
My sneaker pick-ups from December...

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My brother got me a pair of KAWS X Air Jordan 4s for Christmas! I absolutely love the quality on these and can't wait to break them out in the new year!

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A lot of people picked the Off-White X NIKE 'The Ten' collab as some of the hottest sneakers of the year. They were right. I was so fortunate to get a pair of the Jordan 1s!

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Win like 96! I love the red take on this classic Jordan model.
 

VE3TRO

Member
Oct 25, 2017
1,225
ESSEX, UK
Don't suppose anyone knows of good resellers for Reeboks? Trying to get the Workout Plus Vintage in Chalk and gawd damn hard to find.