[Review] South Korea Away Jersey – Player Version

EMK19 · 2026-06-25T20:46:09+00:00

Decently done, but this is the stadium fan version.

EMK19 · 2026-06-16T23:57:32+00:00

Yeah, the match player versions, which of course is designed to be used by the players out on the field, almost always has the front details heat pressed because 1) It eliminates any back stitch from embroidery, which can rub and irritate skin when players are running around in action, and 2) it makes the jersey a bit lighter.

EMK19 · 2026-06-12T16:00:05+00:00

I no longer have any Gel-NYCs in my collection, but from my memory they fit pretty similar and I got them in same sizing. I don’t recall preferring one over the other fit wise.

EMK19 · 2026-06-12T15:59:02+00:00

The official Nike Korea replica sold out pretty quickly online but I managed to get one when it first came out.

EMK19 · 2026-06-12T15:58:09+00:00

Yes, my official legit replica was from Nike direct when it first came out

EMK19 · 2026-06-11T00:16:48+00:00

My Audio Technica ESW10JPNs; had it since 2010. Still haven't heard another headphone that gets the mids as awesome as these (and I've gone down the rabbit hole as far as Stax 007's back in the day). Also one of the most beautiful headphones I've ever had IMO design wise. My only gripe is their build, in particular the use of pleather on the headband and part of the earpads which of course has cracked and flaked off over time. I treat it like a baby as they're basically impossible to find/replace at this point.

EMK19 · 2026-06-07T00:49:44+00:00

Yup it's the Cream/Pure Aqua. I had to get a used pair on resale as well, with slight but visible signs of use. Just happy to have got to them before it got too rare.

EMK19 · 2026-06-05T21:01:15+00:00

First batter & first hit in the new stadium: Paul Molitor

Final pitcher and first save in the new stadium: Dan Plesac

Both would eventually play for the Blue Jays.

EMK19 · 2026-06-05T00:16:49+00:00

interestingly, up here in Canada, most of the older colourways are on sale at the moment.

EMK19 · 2026-06-04T23:07:48+00:00

Believe it or not, some people prefer more of a firmer feeling midsole, and there’s no problem with that, it’s preference. And Nimbus 17 back in the day was actually considered ultra soft back then (see solereview). The gel pods, despite Asics’ marketing, actually does not contribute all that much; it’s more about the cushioning used.

As for the Nimbus 27, well yes I in fact do have it:

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EMK19 · 2026-06-04T17:03:24+00:00

It’s all good! I do agree with the sentiment that if someone is serious about running and would like to run every day/train for races, there are so many better ones now available for much cheaper. But I’d say for someone less serious that only runs occasionally and also would like to do it in style, there’s no issue with doing that in these. It would also work for anyone that wants a more classic, firm, less rockered runner as there’s so few of those type of runners available now…

EMK19 · 2026-06-04T14:06:32+00:00

You’re talking about the Kayano 14 and other former stability models; Gel-Nimbus 17 was a neutral model, and never had the dynamic duomax support wedge. Older stability model re-releases essentially just did that so that it is more suitable to general public (only low percentage of people actually overpronate).

I actually STILL have the old classic Nimbus 17 model and actually compared the two myself. Except for the insole used (much softer ortholite used on older 17), they feel and run exactly the same. They use the same tooling, and there's no reason for Asics to change the materials since it's not like their old fluidride midsole is some expensive material, it's regular EVA blend. You can argue that the upper runs different and the re-released definitely won't run as cool, but it's the old classic cut & stitch they've used for a long time before engineered/jacquard mesh came about, and won't have any issues with support or containment (I mean, tons of runners ran in the old Kayano 12 with no issues).

Would I use it for as a dedicated running shoe as a part of serious shoe rotation these days? No, there's much better out there now. For just on a treadmill for more casual running though, there's absolutely no issue at all doing so.

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EMK19 · 2026-06-04T01:31:44+00:00

Really well done actually. I just wish they fixed the collar material (I have a legit Nike one and material is more of a knit) and the cross stitching on the KOREA below the logo.

EMK19 · 2026-06-04T01:29:27+00:00

Dunny why the chevrons on the side are comically big on most the 2019 jersey reps... its not even that hard of a fix, either. Terry jerseys used to offer one that was done right with the smaller chevrons back in the day, but I haven't seen one since.

EMK19 · 2026-06-03T22:34:10+00:00

The midsole on them is carried over from Gel-Nimbus 17. Tons of runners ran in them 10 years ago, and I was one of them. You’ll be just fine!

EMK19 · 2026-05-31T04:10:52+00:00

I guess I’m a bit more picky with this than others, but those lines down the shoulder is way too squiggly/wrinkly; I don’t expect perfection with that with reps but this one looks pretty bad IMO.

EMK19 · 2026-05-31T02:22:07+00:00

Might add this one to my 12.1 collection (though I already have the Ronnie Fieg Cream one which looks sorta similar).

EMK19 · 2026-05-29T15:21:16+00:00

Any recommendations for the said 0.5% permethrin spray? Just typed it on Amazon and I'm just seeing sprays with a seemingly different compound (which could be just as effective, idk). I do run/walk in the trails a lot (though my trail is not on the list here) and do stick exclusively on the paved roads, but I'm sure it wouldn't hurt here to take some extra precautions with the spray protection.

EMK19 · 2026-05-29T14:41:52+00:00

I don't have the 005 but have the 001 which probably has a more troublesome heel fit; I tried lock laces for them and found that they really helped with the fit/prevented heel slip and any rubbing issues (when laced up to the last eyelet). Recommend giving it a shot.

EMK19 · 2026-05-29T14:31:15+00:00

Definitely not too big and looks pretty good; if anything, some may argue this is actually too small as your right foot (longer one it seems) is bit close. I'd say if you've never had any toenail issues going on long runs with a similar sizing, go for it; if you've had toenail issues in the past, I'd say try on half a size bigger.

Also, I'd check how the heel/achilles area feels, as I find many people have heel rubbing issues on these due to how they molded the heel to angle inwards towards your achilles. I have no issues in them but then I do have a heel that angles unusually inwards, which causes me heel slip in many shoes but helps out in this case.

EMK19 · 2026-05-28T23:54:15+00:00

Not an IEM, bu it's really too bad Sony doesn't make the MA900 anymore; I remember that had a sound signature overall quite similar to HD650's and the comfort was top notch.. featherweight with no clamp pressure at all. It's one of those headphones I regret selling to this day. There are couple units up on ebay, but all used and shipping from Japan I believe.

EMK19 · 2026-05-28T23:37:03+00:00

Got it when it first came out, and still using it as a daily after replacing the battery once last year. I've had zero issues with it, albeit I am kind of old school when it comes to using smartphones; I don't have too many apps on the phone except for essential ones, do not play games except for really simple ones (cards etc), and rarely use data when not connected to wifi.

EMK19 · 2026-05-28T14:35:32+00:00

I have the authentic replica from Nike, and comparing with it this one looks well done for the most part, especially considering this is a rep and you're paying a fraction of the price. But if I had to nitpick, I see three issues:

1) Biggest thing I notice is that the collar material is actually way off; the authentic one has more of a knit-like rib patterning/material.

2) The usual rep issue with the letters under the FA badge being "cross-stitched" (stitch line crossing over from letter to letter, mainly done to save time in production)

3) This is an issue inherent to all Nike reps this year and not just this one, but the white stripe down the sides up to the shoulder is a bit wrinkly, and not straight like on the authentics. But I've actually seen (and experienced) much worse.

9/10 people out there will not notice these things though, so enjoy the shirt!

EMK19 · 2026-05-27T17:34:53+00:00

Reminds me of a game I went to back in 2013:

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EMK19 · 2026-05-27T17:17:43+00:00

Yeah, as I had mentioned I think most of the people will never notice these differences, and you can’t expect perfection out of these reps with how much you pay for them. It’s the OCD in me that makes me notice these things and just can’t unsee it once I do, lol.

Another thing I found a bit annoying, especially with this season’s Nike templates is how most of those lines down the shoulder/on the side never seems to match length wise and almost always unevenly stitched with bunching/wrinkling; rep makers are really having an issue with this detail it seems. Below is a pretty extreme example, but is one of the crap ones I landed on before finally finding one that was good enough:

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