So...check it...these are some of the things I find when grading shoes…
I got my hands on this pair for a bit below retail (retail was like 140 GBP so around $190 USD), and was actually *quite* disappointed with the quality. The pics make these look so buttery, and when I opened the box it felt like they were just mashed in there. Malformed and whatnot. And they fit about a full size too big (shoutout to my post from last week). I purposely sized up from my last ‘UK AM90’ and my feet are SWIMMING in these.
Pretty much guarantees I’m done with new releases until someone confirms sizing for me or posts actual pics...lol
Anyways...what am i noticing? Swipe to see why this BRAND NEW PAIR OF SHOES is definitely not graded a 10 out of 10. I know that this is not meant to be a luxury thing, but, still, we lettin them get away with it if we keep putting up with this quality.
(For those who have trouble seeing what I’m seeing - in the second pic - left to right top to bottom) stray stitching, creasing around the medial tab, glue stains from the sole to the midsole, more glue stains from the sole to the midsole, ONE perfect swoosh out of 4 and the rest look like the last one).
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