Anyone into trainers/sneakers? (Vol. 3)
Discussion
CountyAFC said:
Just swapping over my summer trainers for winter ones. Forgotten how much I like Saucony.
So comfortable too. Especially if you have wide feet, like myself.
Really like those colours! I'm a wide footer too but have only just taken the plunge on some white/green Shadow 6000's as was unsure on whether they would be roomy enough...do feel a bit snug in toebox but hoping will loosen up over time....but but I really want some of these other colours to liven it up!So comfortable too. Especially if you have wide feet, like myself.
It has never been easier to get a pair of Yeezys. It looks like adidas is dumping all stock onto the market without distinction between retailers, which is cratering the values. I have no interest in buying a pair but would be somewhat interested in seeing the manufacturing dates on the labels. The partnership ended in October 2022, so it would be reasonable all stock dates to around this period.
Lots of SD's footwear range comes from what are called 'takedown' models. These are basically cheapened versions of the main line styles. For example, the adidas VL Court is a takedown model of the Gazelle, the Grand Court a Campus, and the Advantage a Stan Smith. The Puma Smash is, in turn, a takedown model of the Suede (or Basket, depending on material composition). In all cases, takedown models resemble the premium model. Materials and constructions can differ to achieve a lower price point. This is how SD differs from JD Sports, where unit prices are probably higher on average, but takedown models don't feature.
SD isn't the only retailer in the takedown model game, and it's not like the overall Frasers Group follows the same pattern. Other retailers under the umbrella stock the mainline product. Whether this is because Frasers Group have different accounts for different stores or not, I'm really not sure. There might even be other agreements in place, since the adidas Originals Samba Super is permanently available on the SD website. I don't know enough about trainer distribution to really tell you more, but hopefully this goes some way to explaining how it all works.
pidsy said:
Any pair I’ve bought from SD has felt like a seconds shoe.
I set up a way to address this above by mentioning 'distinction between retailers'. As I understand it, retailers have accounts and relationships with different brands which govern the ranges they receive and sell. There are references to 'Tier Zero' with Nike, with those accounts having access to very exclusive stock.Lots of SD's footwear range comes from what are called 'takedown' models. These are basically cheapened versions of the main line styles. For example, the adidas VL Court is a takedown model of the Gazelle, the Grand Court a Campus, and the Advantage a Stan Smith. The Puma Smash is, in turn, a takedown model of the Suede (or Basket, depending on material composition). In all cases, takedown models resemble the premium model. Materials and constructions can differ to achieve a lower price point. This is how SD differs from JD Sports, where unit prices are probably higher on average, but takedown models don't feature.
SD isn't the only retailer in the takedown model game, and it's not like the overall Frasers Group follows the same pattern. Other retailers under the umbrella stock the mainline product. Whether this is because Frasers Group have different accounts for different stores or not, I'm really not sure. There might even be other agreements in place, since the adidas Originals Samba Super is permanently available on the SD website. I don't know enough about trainer distribution to really tell you more, but hopefully this goes some way to explaining how it all works.
sneaker politics have the cp wimberley in cream leather, pretty much a full size run [11.5 and 13 sold out] for 105 quid plus delivery and duty.
https://sneakerpolitics.com/collections/footwear/p...
i was considering them as they're a very nice understated shoe but the heel branding kills it for me.
code PBF for 25% off site wide on anything that isn't hyped.
https://sneakerpolitics.com/collections/footwear/p...
i was considering them as they're a very nice understated shoe but the heel branding kills it for me.
code PBF for 25% off site wide on anything that isn't hyped.
Levin said:
It has never been easier to get a pair of Yeezys. It looks like adidas is dumping all stock onto the market without distinction between retailers, which is cratering the values. I have no interest in buying a pair but would be somewhat interested in seeing the manufacturing dates on the labels. The partnership ended in October 2022, so it would be reasonable all stock dates to around this period.
Lots of SD's footwear range comes from what are called 'takedown' models. These are basically cheapened versions of the main line styles. For example, the adidas VL Court is a takedown model of the Gazelle, the Grand Court a Campus, and the Advantage a Stan Smith. The Puma Smash is, in turn, a takedown model of the Suede (or Basket, depending on material composition). In all cases, takedown models resemble the premium model. Materials and constructions can differ to achieve a lower price point. This is how SD differs from JD Sports, where unit prices are probably higher on average, but takedown models don't feature.
SD isn't the only retailer in the takedown model game, and it's not like the overall Frasers Group follows the same pattern. Other retailers under the umbrella stock the mainline product. Whether this is because Frasers Group have different accounts for different stores or not, I'm really not sure. There might even be other agreements in place, since the adidas Originals Samba Super is permanently available on the SD website. I don't know enough about trainer distribution to really tell you more, but hopefully this goes some way to explaining how it all works.
Interesting. pidsy said:
Any pair I’ve bought from SD has felt like a seconds shoe.
I set up a way to address this above by mentioning 'distinction between retailers'. As I understand it, retailers have accounts and relationships with different brands which govern the ranges they receive and sell. There are references to 'Tier Zero' with Nike, with those accounts having access to very exclusive stock.Lots of SD's footwear range comes from what are called 'takedown' models. These are basically cheapened versions of the main line styles. For example, the adidas VL Court is a takedown model of the Gazelle, the Grand Court a Campus, and the Advantage a Stan Smith. The Puma Smash is, in turn, a takedown model of the Suede (or Basket, depending on material composition). In all cases, takedown models resemble the premium model. Materials and constructions can differ to achieve a lower price point. This is how SD differs from JD Sports, where unit prices are probably higher on average, but takedown models don't feature.
SD isn't the only retailer in the takedown model game, and it's not like the overall Frasers Group follows the same pattern. Other retailers under the umbrella stock the mainline product. Whether this is because Frasers Group have different accounts for different stores or not, I'm really not sure. There might even be other agreements in place, since the adidas Originals Samba Super is permanently available on the SD website. I don't know enough about trainer distribution to really tell you more, but hopefully this goes some way to explaining how it all works.
Thanks.
Yes interesting and now you point it out it’s obvious
I have a pair of run 72 which is clearly a takedown of sl72. And tbh it worked on me as I was looking for a comfy (they have cloudfoam) retro shoe for wearing in the garage. I was wondering why adidas didn’t have an upmarket version and you have answered why.
I do think adidas should bring cloudfoam into their originals, and have an originals terrex. I don’t ‘do’ technical or athletic looking trainers.
I have a pair of run 72 which is clearly a takedown of sl72. And tbh it worked on me as I was looking for a comfy (they have cloudfoam) retro shoe for wearing in the garage. I was wondering why adidas didn’t have an upmarket version and you have answered why.
I do think adidas should bring cloudfoam into their originals, and have an originals terrex. I don’t ‘do’ technical or athletic looking trainers.
I don’t know much about trainers. My son is and wants some Nike Shox TL Black Racer Blue size 11. However, not only are they few and far between for over £200 but he says that some used ones for sale might be counterfeit. Have you guys got any advice for a clueless Dad who really doesn’t want to drop £250 on some shows that he may yet outgrow (as with the size 9 Jordans he got last Xmas!).
I’ve tried all of the links on the sticky thread and haven’t found any other than the ones that google throws up.
I’ve tried all of the links on the sticky thread and haven’t found any other than the ones that google throws up.
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