my new DeLorean Nikes... sort of

[rileydawgg]

Even though I consider myself a sneakerhead, I'm not ready just yet to fork over $400+ on ebay for the actual DeLorean kicks not in my size... so I was happy to find these instead!

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They're obviously not as special, but the silver has a nice "stainless-ish" look to it. And they were $400 cheaper :thumbup:

I'm thinking of trying to make a custom pair of Air Force 1s on Nike ID with a similar look... if they have a shiny silver option. Curious if any other sneaker aficionados out there have found DeLorean-inspired alternatives or anything similar to the real ones...?

[mluder]

Even though I consider myself a sneakerhead, I'm not ready just yet to fork over $400+ on ebay for the actual DeLorean kicks not in my size... so I was happy to find these instead!

30806

They're obviously not as special, but the silver has a nice "stainless-ish" look to it. And they were $400 cheaper :thumbup:

I'm thinking of trying to make a custom pair of Air Force 1s on Nike ID with a similar look... if they have a shiny silver option. Curious if any other sneaker aficionados out there have found DeLorean-inspired alternatives or anything similar to the real ones...?

Like those... Where did you find them?

[rileydawgg]

Like those... Where did you find them?

Found them on ebay... they're just called "Big Nike Low" I believe. And like I said, best part was they were only $50.

Here's what I was fooling around with on Nike ID with Air Force 1s in a metallic silver, black, and gray:
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[novadmc]

I may have to buy these knock-offs at the end of the month - if for nothing else than for Halloween:
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http://fashionablygeek.com/costumes/official-marty-mcfly-knockoff-nike-trainers-look-just-like-the-real-deal-cosplay/

[rileydawgg]

I may have to buy these knock-offs at the end of the month - if for nothing else than for Halloween:
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http://fashionablygeek.com/costumes/official-marty-mcfly-knockoff-nike-trainers-look-just-like-the-real-deal-cosplay/

Interesting that Universal licensed them, but Nike wouldn't. Do you know about how much the original Nike Mags were getting when they were released originally? I remember hearing like $5000/pair? Is that right??
I also heard Nike is trying to figure out a way to do the automatic laces and releasing another round...

[novadmc]

Interesting that Universal licensed them, but Nike wouldn't. Do you know about how much the original Nike Mags were getting when they were released originally? I remember hearing like $5000/pair? Is that right??
I also heard Nike is trying to figure out a way to do the automatic laces and releasing another round...

the limited run Nike did on eBay was insane price wise. the starting price was $10,000 but that reached to $90k near the end of the 1,500 quantity sale.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nike_Mag

given that, the lack of the swoosh logo and sub-$100 makes these new Universal licensed ones an amazing deal.

[mluder]

the limited run Nike did on eBay was insane price wise. the starting price was $10,000 but that reached to $90k near the end of the 1,500 quantity sale.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nike_Mag

given that, the lack of the swoosh logo and sub-$100 makes these new Universal licensed ones an amazing deal.

There are also replica's, including swoosh, available on eBay courtesy of China. They're a little more expensive but probably a little more accurate as well. The only difference from the original as far as I know is the "NIKE" on the Velcro strap doesn't light up. I've heard the electrics can be spotty - maybe they were done by Lucas Electric. A friend has them and so far they've held up pretty good.

[Dangermouse]

Interesting that Universal licensed them, but Nike wouldn't. Do you know about how much the original Nike Mags were getting when they were released originally? I remember hearing like $5000/pair? Is that right??
I also heard Nike is trying to figure out a way to do the automatic laces and releasing another round...


the limited run Nike did on eBay was insane price wise. the starting price was $10,000 but that reached to $90k near the end of the 1,500 quantity sale.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nike_Mag




you may be interested in reading how it all unfolded on here a few years ago

http://dmctalk.org/showthread.php?1547-Flux-capacitor-Check-Nike-Air-Mags-Huh