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Old 08-25-09 | 07:38 PM
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chrome shoes??

whats the verdict?? they look pretty sweet


https://www.chromebagsstore.com/shoes.html
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Old 08-25-09 | 07:57 PM
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they've been compared to the Adidas skate slips.
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Old 08-25-09 | 08:05 PM
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I like the low tops, but then again never been big on mid or high tops.
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Old 08-25-09 | 08:07 PM
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Wow 90$??
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Old 08-25-09 | 08:08 PM
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i just bought a pair
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Old 08-25-09 | 08:11 PM
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so, they are like chuck t's with black toes and 3X the $
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Old 08-25-09 | 08:34 PM
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They have too much of a "Payless Shoes tried to recreate the classic Chuck Taylors" look to me.
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Old 08-25-09 | 08:34 PM
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I actually really want a pair of "Arnhem"s.
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Old 08-25-09 | 08:37 PM
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damn, I though this was going to be about clipless shoes
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Old 08-25-09 | 09:18 PM
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They also have a fiberglass stay in the sole and are made of cordura. I'll wait for some reviews, but they may be rad.
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Old 08-25-09 | 09:24 PM
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i knew what this thread would be about, but i was secretly hoping it would be about these
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Old 08-25-09 | 09:46 PM
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they got rid of the milo that was a decent shoe

they look like a copy of the old vision skate shoe
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Old 08-25-09 | 09:56 PM
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Biking sneakers need reinforced arches/soles for braking, that'd be a real development.
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Old 08-25-09 | 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by wearyourtruth
i knew what this thread would be about, but i was secretly hoping it would be about these
**** you... I need those now... they match my sunglasses.
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Old 08-25-09 | 10:22 PM
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It'd be cool if they were clipless capable similar to these:
https://www.candycranks.com/archives/3030

Any one every tried it or have any ideas?

sorry about the thread jack
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Old 08-25-09 | 10:38 PM
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Biking sneakers need reinforced arches/soles for braking, that'd be a real development.
Yes, that is what these things do.
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Old 08-25-09 | 10:52 PM
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Yes, that is what these things do.
Yep, that's why I ordered a pair. There are lotsa rad shoes out but impossible to find (like the vans supercorsa) so I was excited to get the email Monday. Only lame thing is they are made in China, but the Chrome dude convinced me on the phone I should buy them (he said there were no manufactures in the US capable of making them).
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Old 08-25-09 | 11:00 PM
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Biking sneakers need reinforced arches/soles for braking, that'd be a real development.
I don't get the point. Why make a sneaker stiff? Doesn't it suck to walk in these? If the shoe is primarily for riding, why not go clipless?
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Old 08-25-09 | 11:16 PM
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I meant braking like shoes on the tire... lazy but effective. Sneakers tear up awful quick stopping like that. It'd be a nice touch to reinforce that area of the shoe, that would really distinguish it from $30 chucks.
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Old 08-26-09 | 01:03 AM
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Soooooooooooooooooooo... Shoes should be specifically designed for the stupidest style of braking that like 10 people do? What? Maybe cars should be designed for easier e-brake skid stops? Seriously, Chrome should have made some decent looking clipless-compatible shoes so I could finally put those Smarties that I have hanging around to use. HUGE failure on their part.

Edit: Maybe I shouldn't say failure. Just a big missed opportunity. If they're reinforcing the soles already it would be a simple matter to make something that would work clipless, since the stiffness is already sort of there. Right?

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Old 08-26-09 | 01:29 AM
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u mad.

too bad they're not making their slip ons. heard those were cash
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Old 08-26-09 | 02:12 AM
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i kinda want to order them for the sweet water bottle
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Old 08-26-09 | 02:51 AM
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I like them in general. Except for the high tops. SHOES SHOULD NOT HAVE ZIPPERS. Ever. **** that.
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Old 08-26-09 | 04:33 AM
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Old 08-26-09 | 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by K_phomma
u mad.

too bad they're not making their slip ons. heard those were cash
yes the MILO slip on was a very comfortable and durable shoe it is really too bad they quit making them I would like another pair
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