Why are these worth this much?

[speedog]

From the web site that BensonTT posted, please enlighten me as to why these sneakers (link (https://www.ssense.com/en-ca/men/product/hender-scheme/beige-manual-industrial-products-05-sneakers/1675103)) are worth $1300CAD?

I know I'm a wee bit older than most of you and certainly I do not dress in anything even remotely resembling trendy, but forgive when I ask this - how in the hell is an ordinary pair of sneakers worth $1300?

[Type_S1]

Looks like a site for gay rich dudes

[flipstah]

They're basically copies of shoes all in leather, made in Japan.

Surprised they haven't gotten sued for copyright infringement. They have Jordans ffs

[J-hop]

There is a whole sneaker culture out there. People will pay ridiculous money for the ugliest most non-functional shoe For whatever reason.

Take Jordan's for example. I don't know of a single person who isn't into sneakers who actually thinks jordans look good. But people will drop $1000+ on Old Jordan's that look like LA gear shoes... and they don't even light up!!!!

[flipstah]

Sneaker market is based on hype. Kanye West has Yeezys for $600+

I think they look ugly.

Check out Flight Club for some silliness. I miss Kicksology. :(

[speedog]

Originally posted by flipstah
Sneaker market is based on hype. Kanye West has Yeezys for $600+

I think they look ugly.

Check out Flight Club for some silliness. I miss Kicksology. :(

Ugly (http://www.flightclub.com/adidas-yeezy-boost-350-v2-stegry-beluga-solred-201422) doesn't even come close, yeah that Flight Club has some silliness. $4,000 for some red sneakers that don't look all that special?

[EK 2.0]

One word...#HypeBeast

And I say this as someone in the sneaker game...who has spent more on one pair of shoes than some of you for 3 years worth of kicks hahaha...

[flipstah]

Originally posted by EK 2.0
One word...#HypeBeast

And I say this as someone in the sneaker game...who has spent more on one pair of shoes than some of you for 3 years worth of kicks hahaha...

Truth. I just lurk in the sneaker game because so much money, lah! Window shopping FTW!

[BensonTT]

Originally posted by speedog
From the web site that BensonTT posted, please enlighten me as to why these sneakers (link (https://www.ssense.com/en-ca/men/product/hender-scheme/beige-manual-industrial-products-05-sneakers/1675103)) are worth $1300CAD?

I know I'm a wee bit older than most of you and certainly I do not dress in anything even remotely resembling trendy, but forgive when I ask this - how in the hell is an ordinary pair of sneakers worth $1300?

Come on bro. You had to find the most expensive and ugly pair lol.. Serious.. I would pay up to $500 if the shoe is dope :)

[mr2mike]

It's simple economics, brah!

[J-hop]

I think shoes are kind of like unique cars. Ladas aren't good looking cars by any objective standards. But to a lada enthusiast they can see a work of art in a meticulous build. They will truly appreciate it and sometimes spend big money here to get their own. But only the lada enthusiast will appreciate it, a hot blond walking down the street will laugh at the guy in the lada.

Same deal with shoes. Only a shoe enthusiast can truly appreciate it. To me Jordan's look like bad looking high tops. That same hot blond who laughed at the lada driver is going to laugh at the guy with the bright red Jordan's and elastic ankled pants to show off the shoes walking down the street. That is unless they are a gold digger and know how much the guy paid for the shoes!!!

[HiTempguy1]

Basically what J-Hop said. There is no inherent value to these besides limited supply and a niche market that makes up the demand.

Some people like weird stuff. :dunno:

[chkolny541]

Originally posted by speedog


Ugly (http://www.flightclub.com/adidas-yeezy-boost-350-v2-stegry-beluga-solred-201422) doesn't even come close, yeah that Flight Club has some silliness. $4,000 for some red sneakers that don't look all that special?

I hope your not dissing the red october!! Thats every sneakerheads grail!
http://www.flightclub.com/nike-air-yeezy-2-sp-red-red-090148

[flipstah]

Originally posted by chkolny541


I hope your not dissing the red october!! Thats every sneakerheads grail!
http://www.flightclub.com/nike-air-yeezy-2-sp-red-red-090148

Nike Yeezy rules.

Shouldn't have clicked because now I want the Yeezy high tops hnggh

http://www.flightclub.com/adidas-yeezy-750-boost-lbrown-cwhite-lbrown-201060?nosto=productpage-nosto-1

[JfuckinC]

I wish i could find an old Pair of Adrian Lopez Circa's in the Red feltish material that made all my white socks pink back in 2004 :cry: #SkateOrDie :rofl:

[ercchry]

High fashion has always been questionable... nothing new here. What makes a $10,000 suit worth $9500 more than the one on the rack at moores? Better materials, sure... but mostly the guy who made it. So hype, demand, whatever you want to call it... but the real reason? Cause some asshole bought it purely cause it was expensive... so he can show off his wealth

[austic]

Originally posted by chkolny541


I hope your not dissing the red october!! Thats every sneakerheads grail!
http://www.flightclub.com/nike-air-yeezy-2-sp-red-red-090148
Those look like they came out of a bad 80's movie... to each their own I guess :dunno:

[Xtrema]

The same reason why Spiderman #1 is worth $40K.

There is no logic on any collectibles, only desires.

[flipstah]

You're welcome, Beyond.

Greatest series on YouTube IMO

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[chkolny541]

^^Every episode someone takes a regular 10$ item but they sprinkle and cover it in diamonds and/or gold, boom suddenly 10,000$.

[flipstah]

OR TRUFFLES

[chkolny541]

https://www.ssense.com/en-ca/men/product/vetements/red-canada-goose-edition-down-parka/1930853
This is a personal fave if we are on the topic of hilariously overpriced goofy things. Its just a regular CG.....about 40 sizes too large.

[ercchry]

Originally posted by flipstah
OR TRUFFLES

Truffle all the things!!!!!

[lilmira]

Originally posted by chkolny541
https://www.ssense.com/en-ca/men/product/vetements/red-canada-goose-edition-down-parka/1930853
This is a personal fave if we are on the topic of hilariously overpriced goofy things. Its just a regular CG.....about 40 sizes too large.

It goes well with Zoolander's tiny cellphone.

[J-hop]

Originally posted by chkolny541
https://www.ssense.com/en-ca/men/product/vetements/red-canada-goose-edition-down-parka/1930853
This is a personal fave if we are on the topic of hilariously overpriced goofy things. Its just a regular CG.....about 40 sizes too large.

lol, picture 3 looks like Kenny from south park.

I guess if you have that kind of money to blow why not?

I never really understood CG. Yea I guess they are super warm but so are most winter coats that price so that is a moot point. Many of the "fashion" models aren't functional like the women's long ones. So why are they so popular?

If people just admitted they were a fashion statement I'd accept that but people try to justify them "I needed a good coat" ok well the one you're wearing won't handle much abuse, "it's really warm" (see above), "they are used in the arctic", uhh not that jacket model bro...

[Sugarphreak]

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[BensonTT]

^^^ don't know why they have a lot of faggy looking models haha :rofl:

[BigMass]

Originally posted by Sugarphreak
The guy they have wearing the shoes really sells it for me...


that's the look I'd have if I paid $1300 for shoes that didn't make me feel like I was walking on opium and left me short on funds for my university textbooks.

[g-m]

Originally posted by J-hop


lol, picture 3 looks like Kenny from south park.

I guess if you have that kind of money to blow why not?

I never really understood CG. Yea I guess they are super warm but so are most winter coats that price so that is a moot point. Many of the "fashion" models aren't functional like the women's long ones. So why are they so popular?

If people just admitted they were a fashion statement I'd accept that but people try to justify them "I needed a good coat" ok well the one you're wearing won't handle much abuse, "it's really warm" (see above), "they are used in the arctic", uhh not that jacket model bro... I got a Marmot Greenland and it's warm as fuck. $500. Those are overpriced

[blownz]

Originally posted by J-hop

I guess if you have that kind of money to blow why not?


I would bet 90+% of the people buying shoes like those actually don't have the money to blow. Sure there are lots of rich people, but there seems to be even more people that like to "look" like they are rich.

The number of girls I know or have met that have red bottomed shoes and LV purses when they only make $60K a year. Even at triple that they shouldn't be wasting that much on shoes or a purse.

Then again the older I get the cheaper I get in regards to stuff that I find pointless. (and everything else for that matter lol)

[J-hop]

Originally posted by blownz


I would bet 90+% of the people buying shoes like those actually don't have the money to blow. Sure there are lots of rich people, but there seems to be even more people that like to "look" like they are rich.

The number of girls I know or have met that have red bottomed shoes and LV purses when they only make $60K a year. Even at triple that they shouldn't be wasting that much on shoes or a purse.

Then again the older I get the cheaper I get in regards to stuff that I find pointless. (and everything else for that matter lol)

Totally agree 100%. With how easy it is to get credit these days people have gone from "can I afford this item" to "can I afford the payments on this item"

Same shit with cars....

[max_boost]

lol walk around Holt and just grab a random shirt and look at the $599 price tag. I don't get it either but someone must be buying it. :bigpimp: the gf goes to Chanel and tries on some cute jacket.....yes OMG u do look great! (NOT).....$10k price tag. lol :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[riander5]

Originally posted by flipstah
Sneaker market is based on hype. Kanye West has Yeezys for $600+

I think they look ugly.

Check out Flight Club for some silliness. I miss Kicksology. :(

The 600 dollar yeezys dont sell and are all on clearance now tho

People only want 350's and 750's

Want my red stripe 350s? Only 900 dolla!

[BensonTT]

Originally posted by riander5


The 600 dollar yeezys dont sell and are all on clearance now tho

People only want 350's and 750's

Want my red stripe 350s? Only 900 dolla!

The 350 is ugly as shit!! I want the 750 but aint paying the $1500 price tag at the moment lol

[KrisYYC]

Originally posted by BensonTT
^^^ don't know why they have a lot of faggy looking models haha :rofl:

C'mon, you think that site gets a lot of hits from straight dudes? :D


The whole sneaker head thing kills me too. Maybe I'm just getting old but I thought collecting shoes was a woman thing...



Originally posted by blownz


I would bet 90+% of the people buying shoes like those actually don't have the money to blow. Sure there are lots of rich people, but there seems to be even more people that like to "look" like they are rich.

The number of girls I know or have met that have red bottomed shoes and LV purses when they only make $60K a year. Even at triple that they shouldn't be wasting that much on shoes or a purse.

Then again the older I get the cheaper I get in regards to stuff that I find pointless. (and everything else for that matter lol)

Exactly. The reality is true wealthy people rarely flaunt it. It's the wannabes that try to look rich. Usually just a mountain of debt.

[riander5]

Originally posted by BensonTT


The 350 is ugly as shit!! I want the 750 but aint paying the $1500 price tag at the moment lol

Get some replicas then. No one will ever be able to tell on foot, quality is a bit less obviously but can be had for under 200!

And I disagree on the 350 comment... I like 750's but wouldnt rock em as they look like man uggs

[BensonTT]

Originally posted by riander5


Get some replicas then. No one will ever be able to tell on foot, quality is a bit less obviously but can be had for under 200!

And I disagree on the 350 comment... I like 750's but wouldnt rock em as they look like man uggs

Hey bro, you know where I can buy the absolute best replica?

[speedog]

Originally posted by BensonTT


Hey bro, you know where I can buy the absolute best replica?

Just a bit longer and you'll probably be able to get them at the new Balzac mall.

[chkolny541]

Originally posted by speedog


Just a bit longer and you'll probably be able to get them at the new Balzac mall.

:confused: :dunno:

If your looking for a serious answer check out reddit repsneakers, good reps aren't super cheap either

[NoPulp]

Originally posted by chkolny541
https://www.ssense.com/en-ca/men/product/vetements/red-canada-goose-edition-down-parka/1930853
This is a personal fave if we are on the topic of hilariously overpriced goofy things. Its just a regular CG.....about 40 sizes too large.

Well the office was dead silent until I clicked the link :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:


WTF is this?

https://www.ssense.com/en-ca/men/product/vetements/red-flannel-football-shoulder-shirt/1727383


Good deal on this one

https://www.ssense.com/en-ca/men/product/hood-by-air/black-walter-maxi-t-shirt/1717803

[riander5]

Originally posted by BensonTT


Hey bro, you know where I can buy the absolute best replica?

Ya bro i do

[ZenOps]

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[nykz]

Originally posted by ZenOps
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