Dude just tweeted out something like "if you can't afford them, you aren't Big Baller"
I hate the whole Ball family because of this dude.
LOL, so dumb. People who can afford them won't buy them either.
Also, they don't ship until 11/24.
You'd be surprised what people with money do.
Is he actually going to wear these in his NBA games? I would have to think so, right?
For you guys that know shoes: I always assumed there was some actual expertise in design, construction, and materials in these athletic shoes to make them light/supportive/flexible/proper grip/safe on the feet and ankles. Is that actually true or are they simply all the same damn shoe with different skins. If there really is performance engineering, is it all boilerplate stuff or is there actually an art to producing a world class basketball shoe? Because if there is, this seems a pretty risk if dude is playing in a shoe designed and manufactured by his dad in his rookie year in the NBA.
When I played basketball back in the day, basketball shoes were pretty good on the ankles compared to low tops but still needed them taped or wrapped up regardless. But in all honesty I could jump higher with skateboarding shoes.
I'm sure somebody will attack this post but I've played a TON of basketball in my time, shoes never made any difference in my game at least.
If it will get them on TV, yes.Give it time...
Look at how high Dr. J could jump in the 70's. Could he jump even higher now with the new Lebrons? It probably wouldn't be noticeable. I made the mistake of buying Nike Air Flights back in the mid 90's. They were billed as the lightest basketball shoes ever, and they probably were, but instead of having a durable outsole, it was an aerated rubber outsole that wore out in about a week. They were light, and it felt like nothing on my feet, but I don't think I jumped higher or moved quicker.When I played basketball back in the day, basketball shoes were pretty good on the ankles compared to low tops but still needed them taped or wrapped up regardless. But in all honesty I could jump higher with skateboarding shoes.
I'm sure somebody will attack this post but I've played a TON of basketball in my time, shoes never made any difference in my game at least.
I get what you're saying. I think Lonzo has handled himself well considering, but LaVar does have that effect...I doubt NBA teams will pass on Lonzo because of his dad but LaVar will certainly cost him endorsement money.Dude just tweeted out something like "if you can't afford them, you aren't Big Baller"
I hate the whole Ball family because of this dude.
2011 Jordan 3's white cement retros are like $500. If you had the originals from '88, they're like 8K!Jordan what? Some Team Jordans? Jordan retros are $175+ per shoe.
As far as the pricepoint goes, he doesn't get it, but overall the design of the shoe isn't better and its better than what Under Armour has put out for Curry. If they were priced from $100-150, they'd move units for sure. He's likely doing all of his production domestically which doesn't help his product costs. He needs to reach out to a Chinese factory to manufacture his products and cut down his costs. Marbury said that even if he sells 1000, he'll have changed the market going forward.
I wear 16s and it's difficult finding anything for my feet. Wouldn't spend that much on anything for my feet, would wrap them in in bubble wrap before the Amex comes out for those shoes.
You read that correctly. It does not inspire confidence.Thought I read that all sales are final also. No refunds at all.
When I played basketball back in the day, basketball shoes were pretty good on the ankles compared to low tops but still needed them taped or wrapped up regardless. But in all honesty I could jump higher with skateboarding shoes.
I'm sure somebody will attack this post but I've played a TON of basketball in my time, shoes never made any difference in my game at least.
It's like he's got a garage full of merchandise he's trying to dump.You read that correctly. It does not inspire confidence.
Agreed. They always felt clunky to me. But I was like that with all athletic shoes, cleats etc.When I played basketball back in the day, basketball shoes were pretty good on the ankles compared to low tops but still needed them taped or wrapped up regardless. But in all honesty I could jump higher with skateboarding shoes.
I'm sure somebody will attack this post but I've played a TON of basketball in my time, shoes never made any difference in my game at least.
I'm considering setting up a "I can't afford Big Baller shoes - help out a wanna be Big Baller" GoFundMe page just to troll.Dude just tweeted out something like "if you can't afford them, you aren't Big Baller"
I'm too late.I'm considering setting up a "I can't afford Big Baller shoes - help out a wanna be Big Baller" GoFundMe page just to troll.
Some of my best basketball was played in these. I guess that makes me old.I usually have more success playing bball in low tops, my jordans are really uncomfortable and hard to run in.