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Mar 22 2013, 11:41 AM Post #1 |
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Well I'm sure most of you do because of Sonic Adventure 2. Well I remember how popular they were in Jr. High School. They were very popular at the time and I needed new shoes so I actually found some in my size online and ordered some! It was pretty expensive because it was in British Pounds and tons of shipping costs to the United States but not too bad. The shoes themselves were 19.95 GBP and shipping was freaking 25 GBP equalling 66.95 in U.S. dollars. Most I've EVER spent on shoes but I've always wanted them and considering they don't even make them anymore I was ok with paying that much just once. These are the ones I ordered: 
Edited by Neo Metallix, Mar 22 2013, 12:53 PM.
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| Eren Jaeger | Mar 22 2013, 12:03 PM Post #2 |
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That's ridiculous! I'd never pay that much for shoes! -orders seven pair- They're not exactly in the Sonic fashion but I'd definitely wear them. Now I need to go checking around to get a pair like these myself. Thanks a lot, Neo. >:[ |
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Mar 22 2013, 12:05 PM Post #3 |
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I usually only pay like $20 or $30 for shoes but this is one exception and I don't ever see myself paying that much again for shoes. I'm excited though! It's hard to find them in my size though. I got size 12 which fit but are snug so I usually go to 13. They usually only have them in 9s or lower. Edited by Neo Metallix, Mar 22 2013, 12:06 PM.
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| Eren Jaeger | Mar 22 2013, 12:09 PM Post #4 |
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Eh, Vans normally come around the 40-50 dollar pop. I used to like Jordans at a younger age but hundreds of dollars for shoes is just too much now. When I can get equally good shoes for a fraction of that. I actually wouldn't wear them. Because I'd be tempted to grind railings and then I'd break my neck and that's that... |
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| Lord Master of Darkness™ | Mar 22 2013, 12:10 PM Post #5 |
 
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That's IT? That's RIDICULOUSLY CHEAP for our currency. Link me nao. Shipping is an annoyance I agree, but flip it around; how much cool shit do us Brits have to buy from you lot? Eh? Eh?  It's actually nice to hear this happen the other way around, lol!And for the record, I've paid up to £60 on shoes before; I swear by DC's as they're just insanely comfortable and they last forever - so they're more an investment than anything else. That said, the most recent ones are getting ugly as feckery so I might have to resort to online shopping to get the beloved DC's I want. Or even SOAP SHOES OMG MUST HAVE BEFORE I DIE Edited by Master of Darkness™, Mar 22 2013, 12:12 PM.
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Neo Metallix
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Mar 22 2013, 12:18 PM Post #6 |
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I probably won't be grinding on rails but I'll find some nice curbs. 
Yeah it's actually pretty good for shoes, it's just the shipping that made it ridiculously expensive. It was actually more for shipping than the shoes themselves. lol I usually just buy cheap Walmart, Payless, or Big 5 shoes. Edited by Neo Metallix, Mar 22 2013, 12:31 PM.
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Mar 29 2013, 11:20 AM Post #7 |
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Well I just received my Soaps! They are so much fun but I suck at it! I was a lot easier in my head but it's hard to land it perfectly in the center so it actually slides. I've just been doing curbs and concrete benches(those are the best) so far to get a feel for it. I've been thinking about doing a low hand rail though. Super awesome!!! |
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Mar 30 2013, 12:13 PM Post #8 |
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I didn't even know those things were actual shoes until a few years ago. They look rather nice, Metallix. They look like the kind of shoes that would be good for parkour. |
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Neo Metallix
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Mar 30 2013, 02:53 PM Post #9 |
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They make me over a half inch taller, I'm nearly 6'7" with them on. lol I have experimented on rails today. I can get them but it's hard, it's so easy for your feet to slide out from under you leaving your flat on your face. That hasn't happened to me yet but almost. lol I can't wait to get the balance thing mastered! |
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Mar 30 2013, 03:53 PM Post #10 |
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Yeah, I'll bet balancing on rails would be rather difficult at first. xD |
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| Eren Jaeger | Apr 1 2013, 09:21 AM Post #11 |
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As long as you're practicing by yourself, I hope you're wearing a helmet. I'd hate to lose our Emperor to head trauma. :x BUT HOW APPROPRIATE FOR A ROBOT GRINDER TO RULE A ROBOT GRINDING KINGD- -shot- But if I had the shoes, I'd be attempting to grind everything in sight as well, so I understand your fun. 
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Apr 1 2013, 05:23 PM Post #12 |
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You're braver than I am - I certainly wouldn't grind any rails.
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Neo Metallix
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Apr 8 2013, 05:45 PM Post #13 |
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Here's a video of people soaping, it's crazy how good they are. I got a practice rail coming in the mail this week so hopefully that will help me with rails. I don't want to start on some high hand rail. lol I recently found a curb that others have used for skateboards that was prewaxed and I slid for days!! I just bought some wax, can't wait to wax up a curb and slide like a boss! Edited by Neo Metallix, Apr 8 2013, 06:18 PM.
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| sc0tty | Apr 12 2013, 12:40 PM Post #14 |
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I actually never knew they actually existed until recently. Then again I don't know what brands makes what shoes. Never checked. |
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Apr 12 2013, 02:44 PM Post #15 |
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They're actually really fun but I hate that I never have much time to practice and I can never find any perfect spots for beginners. I'm getting better at it though. I just got another pair. Same style, different color. 
Edited by Neo Metallix, Apr 12 2013, 02:45 PM.
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