MacPnoy74 Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 I don't know if this has been posted here before, but there's a pair of Nike Dunk SBs that are coming out in a familiar color scheme (check out the tongue tag): They're not official Macross Dunks (like the Nike/Bandai Gundam Amuro Nike Shox VC2 and Char Air Max Uptempo), but they're definitely 'inspired' =) I'll be in search for a pair when they come out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renato Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 If Harmony Gold think they're so great and mighty I'd love to see them try and put a stop to this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 We Macross fans have friends in high places apparently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaijin Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 Skull & Crossbones. Pirates. Jolly Rogers. If they named the shoe the Focker or something, then I'd believe the Macross influence. Cool nonetheless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skull Leader Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 oh c'mon Gaijin, roll with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wabbit Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 Go Gerwalk mode! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Druna Skass Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 Is there a red and blue one...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skull Leader Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 Is there a red and blue one...? nothing some tastefully applied krylon couldn't fix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaijin Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 oh c'mon Gaijin, roll with it! Hey, I was just kidding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry the lone wolf Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 Macross Air-Force Ones, cool. What's next Mazinger Iverson's or Gundam Chuck Taylor's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXO Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 Well they have Gundam Shox, I don't see why they can't have Macross dunks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleddogg83 Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 <nicole richey> That's hot </nicole richey> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JsARCLIGHT Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 Am I the only one who finds these shoes butt ugly? Being a fan is one thing but wearing those god awful things out in public is another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeszekely Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 Am I the only one who finds these shoes butt ugly? Being a fan is one thing but wearing those god awful things out in public is another. The Gundam ones, yes. The Jolly Rodgers one, not really. It's how most basketball shoes look these days. And when you look at the kids wearing basketball shoes these days out in public, their shoes are really the last of their fashion faux pas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JsARCLIGHT Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 Back in my youth "basketball shoes" (what we called hi-tops) were converse and all single color (usually white) nike style shoes. Today's sports shoes look like someone ate a bunch of crunchberries and puked on your feet. I was under the impression "busy" was out for kids again... all the kids I see are wearing fairly subdued shoes and mocs. I guess it is all about where you are and what the current style is there. Still, barf. Those shoes would look good on a 7 year old or a clown... that's about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXO Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 I think the dunks look classic and even better with the skull and crossbones. The Gundams one look good from the top but the bottom looks hideous (I guess that's were the Gundam influence comes in ) I usually get my shoes from a friend that work at a sports store, because she gets a good discount, and she thinks that all the shoes that I choose are boring. But I can't stand to look at the gadgety/fruity new ones they've come up with... it's just like Roger Murtaugh puts it.... "I'm too old for this sh!t.." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent ONE Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 I'd say they were jolly rodgers inspired, but not necessarily Macross. I think they are kinda dorky, but I could wear em to the gym. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
do not disturb Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 why not go check out this place and you'll see the other 4 SB's that are out or coming out.... nikeskateboarding you won't see these in just any old nike store, not even nike town. they're exclusives for select skateboarding shops only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JsARCLIGHT Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 Nike making skate shoes... wow. And here I thought the video games were the ultimate sellout of skateboarding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
do not disturb Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 (edited) Nike making skate shoes... wow. And here I thought the video games were the ultimate sellout of skateboarding. you mean you haven't seen these nike skate kicks at all? they started making skate shoes again for 3-4 years or so. most of them were really small production runs and got savaged by kids from japan for $500+ a pair. oh and theres no such thing as selling out. when nike comes to you and throw hundreds of thousands of dollars, then you can talk about selling out. sorry if i'm taking this personally, but 2 of my really good friends ride for nike and they get bashed for selling out all the time. like they never wore nikes when they were growing up. Edited October 5, 2004 by haterist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoBe-Patt Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 Macross Air-Force Ones, cool. What's next Mazinger Iverson's or Gundam Chuck Taylor's. that would be nice if it were actually air force ones. These are SB dunks. And dang it, I was gonna post this after a bought a pair. Oh well. I plan on trying to get a pair at a local board shop. So I'll let you guys know how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaine23 Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 I gotta admit I love those. Of course I still wear my original Vans when I mow the lawn, so I shouldn't be too shocked. Anybody here name a good site to get these from? I really don't feel like scouring skate shops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JsARCLIGHT Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 you mean you haven't seen these nike skate kicks at all? they started making skate shoes again for 3-4 years or so. most of them were really small production runs and got savaged by kids from japan for $500+ a pair. I'm 34. I "skated" back in 1985 in high school. My knowledge of skate stuff begins about 84 and ends about 87. oh and theres no such thing as selling out. when nike comes to you and throw hundreds of thousands of dollars, then you can talk about selling out. sorry if i'm taking this personally, but 2 of my really good friends ride for nike and they get bashed for selling out all the time. like they never wore nikes when they were growing up. There is such thing as selling out, the problem is people today don't notice it because everyone has sold out. About the only "culture" that exsists that has not been permiated by corporate greed and finegaling has been the Goths and they are on the doorstep of corporate takeover thanks to joints like Hot Topic and the like. Back when I had a board, a Vision shirt and an attitude you had to dig deep and look long and hard for skate stuff. It was a rebel set back then, underground. Ever since the '90s and the coming of the X Games skating has become so corporate that they might as well be on wheeties boxes. No offense but when you pimp product for someone... anyone... you are a sellout. The sad thing is we are all sellouts to some degree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zentrandude Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 hmmm made by kids for kids and its fokker approved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
do not disturb Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 you mean you haven't seen these nike skate kicks at all? they started making skate shoes again for 3-4 years or so.  most of them were really small production runs and got savaged by kids from japan for $500+ a pair. I'm 34. I "skated" back in 1985 in high school. My knowledge of skate stuff begins about 84 and ends about 87. oh and theres no such thing as selling out. when nike comes to you and throw hundreds of thousands of dollars, then you can talk about selling out. sorry if i'm taking this personally, but 2 of my really good friends ride for nike and they get bashed for selling out all the time. like they never wore nikes when they were growing up. There is such thing as selling out, the problem is people today don't notice it because everyone has sold out. About the only "culture" that exsists that has not been permiated by corporate greed and finegaling has been the Goths and they are on the doorstep of corporate takeover thanks to joints like Hot Topic and the like. Back when I had a board, a Vision shirt and an attitude you had to dig deep and look long and hard for skate stuff. It was a rebel set back then, underground. Ever since the '90s and the coming of the X Games skating has become so corporate that they might as well be on wheeties boxes. No offense but when you pimp product for someone... anyone... you are a sellout. The sad thing is we are all sellouts to some degree. i'm 29 and i still skateboard. i guess i'm not the badass that i used to be when i was younger but it still doesn't change what skating does for someone. i do it cause i enjoy it and it takes my mind off the everyday BS. gives me some "me" time away from friends, the girl, the family. its a good thing. the reason i said theres no such thing as a sell out is exactly your point, everyone "sells out" at one point or another. nowadays, its impossible to keep it real so to speak. you got no choice, sell out and eat, don't sell out and starve. whats a man to do? so to a certain degree, i do agree with you but people like to throw the word sellout around and its really not fair. its easy to call someone a sellout when you're not in that persons shoes. people can call me a sell out, but if some gay arse boy band paid me a million to dance around like a fruit cake, i'd do it in a heart beat. sure people can make fun, but i got me a million dollars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit29 Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 Wow those shoes sure are cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
do not disturb Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 for those of you on the left coast, these should be an easy find. if you get them, buy some extras in sizes 9.5, 10 and 10.5 cause in a couple of months, they're gonna be selling for $400-$500 easy. seems silly but i've paid for some of my macross collection selling a few pairs of dunks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treatment Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 oughta be easy to get Hikaru and Max colors on the Dunks. with the jolly-roger tongue. hope they do low-tops. it'll be a kewl retro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dat Pinche Haro! Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 the Char (Griffey Max II?) shoes didn't look that bad at all...although i hate the shinny red vinal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaine23 Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 for those of you on the left coast, these should be an easy find. if you get them, buy some extras in sizes 9.5, 10 and 10.5 cause in a couple of months, they're gonna be selling for $400-$500 easy. seems silly but i've paid for some of my macross collection selling a few pairs of dunks. Depends on where in the left coast ye be. Apparently I'd have to travel around 500 miles to find a suitable store. Bummer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opus Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 you mean you haven't seen these nike skate kicks at all? they started making skate shoes again for 3-4 years or so.  most of them were really small production runs and got savaged by kids from japan for $500+ a pair. I'm 34. I "skated" back in 1985 in high school. My knowledge of skate stuff begins about 84 and ends about 87. oh and theres no such thing as selling out. when nike comes to you and throw hundreds of thousands of dollars, then you can talk about selling out. sorry if i'm taking this personally, but 2 of my really good friends ride for nike and they get bashed for selling out all the time. like they never wore nikes when they were growing up. There is such thing as selling out, the problem is people today don't notice it because everyone has sold out. About the only "culture" that exsists that has not been permiated by corporate greed and finegaling has been the Goths and they are on the doorstep of corporate takeover thanks to joints like Hot Topic and the like. Back when I had a board, a Vision shirt and an attitude you had to dig deep and look long and hard for skate stuff. It was a rebel set back then, underground. Ever since the '90s and the coming of the X Games skating has become so corporate that they might as well be on wheeties boxes. No offense but when you pimp product for someone... anyone... you are a sellout. The sad thing is we are all sellouts to some degree. Just remember dude, skateboarding is not a crime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley424 Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 Hmm, these are tempting, I've been looking for new sneaks anyway. I'm gonna have to check out the skateshops next time I got out. Around where I live, Camarillo CA, seems to be pretty big on skating, there were a couple shops close by on the Nike website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_vandermeer Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 you mean you haven't seen these nike skate kicks at all? they started making skate shoes again for 3-4 years or so.  most of them were really small production runs and got savaged by kids from japan for $500+ a pair. I'm 34. I "skated" back in 1985 in high school. My knowledge of skate stuff begins about 84 and ends about 87. oh and theres no such thing as selling out. when nike comes to you and throw hundreds of thousands of dollars, then you can talk about selling out. sorry if i'm taking this personally, but 2 of my really good friends ride for nike and they get bashed for selling out all the time. like they never wore nikes when they were growing up. There is such thing as selling out, the problem is people today don't notice it because everyone has sold out. About the only "culture" that exsists that has not been permiated by corporate greed and finegaling has been the Goths and they are on the doorstep of corporate takeover thanks to joints like Hot Topic and the like. Back when I had a board, a Vision shirt and an attitude you had to dig deep and look long and hard for skate stuff. It was a rebel set back then, underground. Ever since the '90s and the coming of the X Games skating has become so corporate that they might as well be on wheeties boxes. No offense but when you pimp product for someone... anyone... you are a sellout. The sad thing is we are all sellouts to some degree. i'm 29 and i still skateboard. i guess i'm not the badass that i used to be when i was younger but it still doesn't change what skating does for someone. i do it cause i enjoy it and it takes my mind off the everyday BS. gives me some "me" time away from friends, the girl, the family. its a good thing. the reason i said theres no such thing as a sell out is exactly your point, everyone "sells out" at one point or another. nowadays, its impossible to keep it real so to speak. you got no choice, sell out and eat, don't sell out and starve. whats a man to do? so to a certain degree, i do agree with you but people like to throw the word sellout around and its really not fair. its easy to call someone a sellout when you're not in that persons shoes. people can call me a sell out, but if some gay arse boy band paid me a million to dance around like a fruit cake, i'd do it in a heart beat. sure people can make fun, but i got me a million dollars. Milli Vanilli and Vanilla Ice probably thought the same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LORD KUNGFU Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 Nike making skate shoes... wow. And here I thought the video games were the ultimate sellout of skateboarding. you mean you haven't seen these nike skate kicks at all? they started making skate shoes again for 3-4 years or so. most of them were really small production runs and got savaged by kids from japan for $500+ a pair. oh and theres no such thing as selling out. when nike comes to you and throw hundreds of thousands of dollars, then you can talk about selling out. sorry if i'm taking this personally, but 2 of my really good friends ride for nike and they get bashed for selling out all the time. like they never wore nikes when they were growing up. i never wore nikes when I was growing up. I had prowings. I didnt buy nikes, cuz i was spending all my money on Takatoku valks. BTW, I could still ollie higher than anybody on my block with my Gemco ninja skateboard and Prowings. I was one of those kids, you could have the air jordans, but Id still dunk on your ass. Word! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LORD KUNGFU Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 so to a certain degree, i do agree with you but people like to throw the word sellout around and its really not fair. its easy to call someone a sellout when you're not in that persons shoes. people can call me a sell out, but if some gay arse boy band paid me a million to dance around like a fruit cake, i'd do it in a heart beat. sure people can make fun, but i got me a million dollars. hell yeah, me too. Id dance around like a fruit cake naked. Having a million dollars to act a fool for a little..shoot, in a hearbeat..........beats having a dead end job and fighting L.A. traffic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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