Anyone into trainers/sneakers? (Vol. 3)
Discussion
VR99 said:
phil_cardiff said:
CountyAFC said:
574's are very wide. N9000's aren't quite as wide. But I've got proper wide feet and have no issues with N9000's. Wouldn't have so many pairs of them if I did. Not exactly scientific but hope that helps.
I beg to differ, I find 574s quite narrow for my wide feet. 
If you're looking for wider fitting, very comfy runners, give NB 990v3, 4 and 5 a try. I have wide feet and they are by far the most forgiving every day trainers I've ever worn.
I used to have 20 odd pairs of N9000 and about 6 to 8 pairs of N9002, but they're certainly narrow in comparison and can vary hugely in overall fit and feel from pair to pair. I've since sold them all, and probably a dozen pairs of Mizuno and Karhu and just live in variants of 990v1/3/4/5 these days.
I used to have 20 odd pairs of N9000 and about 6 to 8 pairs of N9002, but they're certainly narrow in comparison and can vary hugely in overall fit and feel from pair to pair. I've since sold them all, and probably a dozen pairs of Mizuno and Karhu and just live in variants of 990v1/3/4/5 these days.
M1K3 said:
Don’t know what you’re talking about mate 
So I had to Google them as I've never heard of them, so now have an idea on price. Can I ask, how comfortable are they? My GF is taking some trainers overseas to a friend who has bought them here as they're cheaper, think Axel Arrigato, McQueen etc. so I've had a chance to have a nose round them. All of them are in the same ballpark price-wise (ish) but all of them feel deeply uncomfortable. Heavy, stiff, just not something I'd want to wear even for a short while.
These do at least look comfortable and the materials look lovely.
C5_Steve said:
So I had to Google them as I've never heard of them, so now have an idea on price.
Can I ask, how comfortable are they? My GF is taking some trainers overseas to a friend who has bought them here as they're cheaper, think Axel Arrigato, McQueen etc. so I've had a chance to have a nose round them. All of them are in the same ballpark price-wise (ish) but all of them feel deeply uncomfortable. Heavy, stiff, just not something I'd want to wear even for a short while.
These do at least look comfortable and the materials look lovely.
That's the issue with most of the fashion brands and one of the reasons why I've moved away from LV/gucci etc is they're deeply uncomfortable.Can I ask, how comfortable are they? My GF is taking some trainers overseas to a friend who has bought them here as they're cheaper, think Axel Arrigato, McQueen etc. so I've had a chance to have a nose round them. All of them are in the same ballpark price-wise (ish) but all of them feel deeply uncomfortable. Heavy, stiff, just not something I'd want to wear even for a short while.
These do at least look comfortable and the materials look lovely.
These new ones from LP are really like slippers, the leather is super soft, the fit isn't super skinny from heel to toe like school plimsols.
I've only worn them a Cpl hours so far so cannot give a long term outlook personally on them. I do have 2 friends that live day in and day out in this brands shoes and swear by them, hence me picking up a pair.
I would really like a pair of the open walk but they're sold out worldwide currently.
Finish is really nice
M1K3 said:
That's the issue with most of the fashion brands and one of the reasons why I've moved away from LV/gucci etc is they're deeply uncomfortable.
These new ones from LP are really like slippers, the leather is super soft, the fit isn't super skinny from heel to toe like school plimsols.
I've only worn them a Cpl hours so far so cannot give a long term outlook personally on them. I do have 2 friends that live day in and day out in this brands shoes and swear by them, hence me picking up a pair.
I would really like a pair of the open walk but they're sold out worldwide currently.
Finish is really nice
Mmmmm they do look lovely. Good to know, I'm shocked sometimes when you pick up some of these fashion brands by the weight of them alone! GF has a pair of LVs and they're not actually that bad but some of the others feel like you'd be more comfortable with your feet in concrete. These new ones from LP are really like slippers, the leather is super soft, the fit isn't super skinny from heel to toe like school plimsols.
I've only worn them a Cpl hours so far so cannot give a long term outlook personally on them. I do have 2 friends that live day in and day out in this brands shoes and swear by them, hence me picking up a pair.
I would really like a pair of the open walk but they're sold out worldwide currently.
Finish is really nice
Nuisance said:
If you're looking for wider fitting, very comfy runners, give NB 990v3, 4 and 5 a try. I have wide feet and they are by far the most forgiving every day trainers I've ever worn.
I used to have 20 odd pairs of N9000 and about 6 to 8 pairs of N9002, but they're certainly narrow in comparison and can vary hugely in overall fit and feel from pair to pair. I've since sold them all, and probably a dozen pairs of Mizuno and Karhu and just live in variants of 990v1/3/4/5 these days.
This is why I've been hesitant to pull the trigger on Diadoras...not knowing what I will get, hassle of sending back if too narrow etc. I used to have 20 odd pairs of N9000 and about 6 to 8 pairs of N9002, but they're certainly narrow in comparison and can vary hugely in overall fit and feel from pair to pair. I've since sold them all, and probably a dozen pairs of Mizuno and Karhu and just live in variants of 990v1/3/4/5 these days.
990's - There seems to be plenty of 990 v4 and v5 models floating about but dont see any v3 for sale. Also another shout for the Asics Kayano 14, wide, deep toebox and sole not too firm or squishy.
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