Star Trek costume shoes?

RGV AG said:

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I have philosophical issues with Adidas, but those come with working with them over the course of 25 years or so, but in terms of product my hat is off to them and they are a very "worldly" and easy company to deal with as compared to others.

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Well they're German and Germans do customer service better than anyone.

MouthBQ98 said:

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Star Trek costume shoes?

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ON MY PLANET WE WEAR SOCKS AS SHOES.

I think I can sum up the Adidas-Nike debate thusly:

Nike supporters want Nike because it's the Cadillac of apparel: it's flashy and has a huge brand name, but has flaws in the design.

Adidas supporters realize that it's a lot like Lincoln: quite well made and unique in their approach to design, but not as big a brand name, with the reputation of being stodgy or uncool.

But then the opinions apparently reverse if you're a millennial. Since most of us on here are getting long in the tooth, it feels like Adidas is getting blasted every time the discussion comes up.

Out of the 3 brands being discussed on this thread only Adidas has a minute small amount of owned manufacturing. Nike has none and UA has some deal for show they opened in Baltimore. All of these companies basically use the same vendors which use the same fabric suppliers, which use the same yarn vendors or make their yarn the way it is made everywhere else.

Those same fabrics go into like garments that are private labeled for Walmart, *****, Etc. The second tier suppliers of athletic wear such as Russell, Champion/Hanes, Rawlings, etc use the same fabrics and vendors as well. They just dont command the large margins the big 3 do so the prices are lower.

Based on what I know, kinda like making hot dogs better not seen, I do not buy much if any name brand goods in athletic wear. One pays for the brand more than anything. That is why they spend kazillions putting their logos on NCAA and pro teams.

The big companies do quite a bit of research and some development, but the big dollars are spent on branding and marketing. It sure isn't on the actual product. When I see a polyester performance top with all the supposed bells and whistles retailing for like $60 I just cringe.

free_mhayden said:

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Anyone outside the 17-22 age snickers at anyone wearing something as ridiculous as that.

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Probably explains why i would wear them.

C Loves L said:

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free_mhayden said:

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Anyone outside the 17-22 age snickers at anyone wearing something as ridiculous as that.

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Probably explains why i would wear them.

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This looks like couch fabric that people made into shoes.

I have several screen printed logos and the shirts have lasted better than any of the others.

Any coach will tell you Addias makes the best maroon.

Adidas sucks!

BrandoC said:

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Adidas sucks!

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...to the tune of $102 per share...

MaroonStain said:

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BrandoC said:

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Adidas sucks!

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...to the tune of $102 per share...

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And if you had bought some about 4 years ago things would really be sweet, they suck real good.

Champ Bailey said:

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C Loves L said:

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free_mhayden said:

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Anyone outside the 17-22 age snickers at anyone wearing something as ridiculous as that.

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Probably explains why i would wear them.

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This looks like couch fabric that people made into shoes.

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Lolpoors

Italian leather or gtfo

Most comfortable shoes ever

olds...adidas is killing the game right now. I hated adidas...before they signed Yeezy and hired some of Nike's top designers a few years back. Nike is starting to build some momentum again to eat back into their lowered market share, but adidas is definitely squarely on the map now. What was a negative (IMHO) to recruiting when we first signed has come full circle and is a huge differentiator for us.

And yes, ultra boosts are the most comfy shoe in history.

cevans_40 said:

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Most comfortable shoes ever

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EQT 93/17 is even more comfortable than the Ultraboost.

RealTalk said:

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cevans_40 said:

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Most comfortable shoes ever

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EQT 93/17 is even more comfortable than the Ultraboost.

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I take no issue there...they are both extremely comfortable.

In retrospect, I liked this years coach's polo a lot. The climachill thing is really nice

AggieOO said:

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Am I the only one who thinks polos are terrible in general?

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No polos and khakis are Granimals for adults. Dress up or dress down "business casual" is for goof balls.