2018年11月6日星期二

GUEST POST - OFF WHITE NIKE HYPERDUNK




This article is something a little different to usual... Let me introduce myself I’m Sam’s boyfriend Thomas. The guy who takes all of her photos for the blog. 

Sam has asked me to do a review of my latest sneaker purchase; the Off White Nike Hyperdunk. Off-whites latest collaboration with Nike has been able to take on Yeezy when it comes to the hypebeast/fuckboy market. They have been reselling from between £400-£1500 dependent on the model with retail only being between £100-£200.



 I bought the shoe through Artemisyeezy which is an American based company who legit check your purchase before u receive the shoes. Artemisyeezy does offer the best price shoes however, there is a few things you need to check if you are ordering within the UK. 



1. Delivery is $40 per item (you do get $20 off your first order). 2. You have to pay tax when your shoes arrive. 
The hyperdunk was £50 tax but when I ordered my Yeezy Beluga v2 the tax was £90 despite buying them for the same price. I would recommend Artemisyeezy if you want to have the peace of mind knowing your sneakers are 100% legit.

Main differences between the off white hyperdunk and the original. The Off White have the classic Off White red tag which is featured on all of the sneakers and many of the Off White items. Virgil has also added a “Foam” print on the sole as well as labels on the nike swoosh and the tongue, all these little details make quite an average basketball sneaker stand out.



The shoe comes in a standard nike box but with one key difference... it'sinside out! I thought this was a really nice touch especially when yourspending a small fortune on resale. The box comes with off white packaging andtwo spare laces, black and white, with paint dipped ends. 


One of the main differences, and my favourite, is the addition of a strap half way up the laces. It gives more structure to the shoe and gives it a better fit but also has the added bonus of being able to wear the sneakers like every fuckboy with the laces undone and not have to worry about them falling off.


Before I bought the shoe I heard a lot of people talking about how uncomfortable the Off White and Nike range was especially the insole as they’ve added pimples/perforated the insole of the shoe. I do admit it felt odd initially but within ten minutes of wearing them I got used to it and to be honest I preferred it as it gave a little more grip. The shoe itself is covered in flyknit material which is quite comfortable, I would say this fabric maybe doesn’t have as much give as say the flyknit on the Vapormax but is what you’d expect that from a basketball sneaker. This is quite noticeable when you try to put it on especially with the strap, I have to loosen all the laces and pull the tongue right forward to even have a chance of getting them on.


One thing I really appreciate on this sneaker is the added plastic protection toe which covers some off the flyknit upper, without this the shoe would be a nightmare to clean and means you don’t have to waste your money on crap products which do nothing naming no names… cough crep protect.

All and all I do really like this shoe, it's comfortable and has nice little touches. It allows you to be a hypebeast without having to wear yeezy’s and look like every 12 year old fuckboy. I would defiantly recommend.

Which is your favourite out of the Off White and Nike collaboration and will you be picking up the converse or the all white Jordan 1 in 2018?

2018年11月5日星期一

How Much Can You Make Selling 2018’s Off White X Nike Air Presto?


Less than a year ago Virgil Abloh released one of its most celebrated silhouettes among the Off White X Nike collection, the Air Presto. Now, another iteration of this highly coveted sneaker will be releasing on June 21st, 2018.


2018 Vs. 2017 Air Presto



The Off White x Nike Air Presto comes, unlike the previous release, in 2 colorways, black and white. The white sneaker features the Off White signature deconstructed look with updated mesh uppers.  New upgrades will also include a larger Swoosh stitched on the sides, along with AIR branding on the heel and white adjustable velcro straps. The same features appear on the all-black pair of the Off White X Nike Air Presto.
The main visible difference between 2017 and 2018’s Prestos are the velcro straps which came in contrasting colors to the uppers before. Where this year’s version shows the straps in the same color as the mesh material.

How Much Can You Expect?


Although, it’s been a while since the Off White X Nike Air Presto first released, they’re still going strong in terms of resale value. You can now buy 2017’s black pair on Artemisyeezy for around $1300. Similarly, you can expect 2018’s Prestos to make you just as much profit when you sell them. In fact, early pairs are already listed on Artemisyeezy, and the asks are pretty high. As high as $1800 for the black pair, and $2000 for the white one.
After everything happening in the sneaker industry lately, sneakerheads are looking for a way to make up for any potential loss. Yeezys are now dropping in larger, much larger, numbers and this is kinda getting to the sneaker reselling empire. So if sneakerheads aren’t able to find more valuable alternatives to Yeezys, this 6 Billion dollar Empire risks collapsing. Luckily, however, there are always super-limited Jordans and Off whites that are  keeping the fire lit between Adidas and Nike.

Off White x Nike Air Presto

Release Date: June 21st, 2018
Retail Price: $145.99
Ex. Resale Price: $1200+
Color
: Black/ White-Cone

Off White x Nike Air Presto

Release Date: June 21st, 2018
Retail Price: $145.99
Ex. Resale Price: $1200+
Color
: White/ Black-Cone
You can find the Off White X Nike Air Presto online, and at select Nike retailers on June 21st, 2018 for a retail price of $145.99. And if you manage to cop them for retail, here’s where you can sell’em kicks to make some extra cash. But if you don’t succeed at doing so, you can always buy sneakers from resellers.
And if you’re still into Yeezys and their vibe, the Yeezy Boost 350 V2 Butter was dropped. Followed by a series of hyped releasescrazy collaborations, and Yeezy restocks.


2018年11月1日星期四

Off White Nike Air Vapormax in Black and White

Ever since the first version of  “The Ten” collection dropped in September 2017, rumors were out regarding a second release. However, the new Off white collaboration with Nike doesn’t look much like a collection. This year, every sneaker seems to be dropping as a separate release. 2018’s collaboration kicked off with the Off White Nike Air Jordan 1. And up next is the Off White Nike Air Vapormax.

Are They Worth Your Time?

While some people get very anxious and scared of releases that are this hyped, others get prepared. It’s true that the competition will be crazy strong and that your chances at copping a pair of these kicks are pretty low, but the outcome can be worth it. Last Year’s Off white Nike Air VaporMax, is currently selling for around $159.99. That’s just the average, some pairs were actually sold for $1800, and compared to the retail price of $159.99, that’s a great profit. And with the new release drawing closer, you cannot expect either of the 2 pairs to make less than that on the resellers’ market. In fact, Early pairs of the White Off White Nike Air VaporMax are selling for over $800.

Features

What we’re looking at here isn’t very much different from last year’s release. In fact, the Black version of the Off white Nike Air Vapormax very much resembles 2017’s iteration. What’s new this year, however, is the introduction of an all-white pair.
Both pairs come dressed in either a white or a black primeknit and feature total orange accents. These Orange accents can be seen on the Swoosh logo on the tongue and on the tag placed on the lateral sides of the shoe. What stands out in this design, is the usual clear full-length Air VaporMax unit. In Addition, the “AIR” on the heel, and the Off-White text on the medial side come in black.

Release Information & Early Links

You can expect the Off White Nike Air VapoMax to drop on March 30th in black and in White on April 14th. As for the stockists and where to buy these sneakers, nothing is clear yet. We’re still not sure whether this release is going to be EU-exclusive like the Air Jordan 1’s, or wider. Either way, all these details will become clear as the release is happening in a couple of days.
For the meantime, it looks like the most confirmed and legit news is that NordstromDSM London, and HolyPop in Italy will be dropping some pairs of the Vapormaxes. In addition, FootPatrol (APP), SneakersnStuff, END, and Bodega will be holding raffles on the 30th for a chance to win these Off Whites.

Off White Nike Air VaporMax Black


Color: Black/Total Crimson-Clear
Release Date: March 30, 2018
Style Code: AA3831-002
Retail Price: $129.99

Off White Nike Air VaporMax White


Color: White/Total Crimson-Black
Release Date: April 14, 2018
Style Code: AA3831-100
Retail Price: $159.99

What’s Next?

If you’re wondering what’s coming after the Off White Nike Air VaporMax? Well, a lot! Virgil Abloh and Nike’s work together seems to have just started. As we progress through 2018 we will see more of this creative collaboration and will have more sneakers to freak out over. Don’t forget! The White Pair of the Off White Nike Air Vapormax is dropping on April 14th.

Yeezy Boost 700 Wave Runner Review


While a lot of bloggers will say they loved both the Yeezy Boost 700 and 350 immediately, there’s a large number, including me that didn’t like either on first release. When I saw the sneaker press images I thought it had to be a concept rather than an actual release but it wasn’t. I will again give credit to those who liked the look from the get go because for the last 3 months I’ve gradually built an obsession with the Yeezy Boost 700 ‘wave runner’.

In the sneaker game we get so use to the ‘norm’ and see iterations of the same thing which over time gets uninspiring. The Yeezy Wave Runner is apparently styled off some much older runners and I’ve seen a few images that confirm this. For Kanye to work on these was actually a master stroke, not only because of its originality but for its limited availability.

Unlike the now quite common Yeezy Boost 350 V2′s the only legit place to buy was on Artemisyeezy and they sold out very quickly (as you’d expect). Adding to this, the runner was rumored only to be available in the US, with a later international release happening out of the blue. Resell prices sky rocketed in the months that followed averaging between $169.99 for a legit pair (sorry those of you buying those at under that price).

During my recent holiday to Australia I found a store in Melbourne that resold new limited sneakers and you could look and try on (also you get to see if they’re real). I bought the pair at the lowest price I could find and wasn’t disappointed. I got advice on the sizing from one or two people I know have them and they both said buy actual size, which for Adidas is uk 9.5 – unfortunately the store only had a UK 10 but I tried them on and they were fine (I also get all my 350 v2s at UK 10).

The comfort of the Yeezy Wave Runner is very good but a more compact feel than any other Yeezy shoe. They come with the Boost technology still even though it’s somewhat hidden by the sole. The colours look awesome, a real iconic blend which I’m sure will be built on in the future. I’ve only really worn them with shorts and track pants so far and am very wary of the size with skinny jeans so I’ll likely go for a different style.

This sneaker is going to be as big as the 350 in terms of appeal and range, I’m sure of it. Hopefully they will be easier to buy in the future though. Hope you like the photos.