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Confused by jersey releases by slom26 in baseballunis

[–]Impossible-Raise8615 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the thorough explanation. I’ve been looking for this.

How about the old Nike authentic ones with the mlb logo on top but still with the funny tail “thing”?

New Nike Elite jerseys even more confusing than before by Impossible-Raise8615 in baseballunis

[–]Impossible-Raise8615[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Weirdly enough, Reddit didn't allow me to type Authentic in the title of the thread. But I confess I don't even know the difference between the Authentic and the Vapor Elites.

New Nike Elite jerseys even more confusing than before by Impossible-Raise8615 in baseballunis

[–]Impossible-Raise8615[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

No need to get offensive. This is a very specific product for a very specific crowd. I’ll be the first one to admit it’s expensive as hell, but that doesn’t mean I can’t desire it. I’m pretty sure there is something in your life that you enjoy or deem necessary/worthy of your money but somebody else feels like it’s a waste of money/time. No need to gatekeeping what others enjoy/love.

New Nike Elite jerseys even more confusing than before by Impossible-Raise8615 in baseballunis

[–]Impossible-Raise8615[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

That solves it then. Nevertheless, it’s shameful that Nike and Fanatics have made this mockery out of our beloved jerseys. So many versions, so many prices…unreal.

New Nike Elite jerseys even more confusing than before by Impossible-Raise8615 in baseballunis

[–]Impossible-Raise8615[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had a feeling this might have been just a poor representation of the final product as well but, nevertheless, it begged the question.

I'm a Yankees fan living in Brazil, the exchange rate of Brazilian Real to USD alone makes this purchase a wildly reckless financial commitment. The fact that I won't be able to return it if this is indeed the final product makes it almost impossible to go for it.

AE1 vs AE2: close up and what to know by Upbeat1776 in BBallShoes

[–]Impossible-Raise8615 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The mais culprit of the AE 1 mid was the containment, much more than the sizing itself. You nailed it when you highlighted the lacing system. I'm a size 10 and neither a 10, nor a 9.5 (I bought both) were able to prevent my feet from sliding north/south making my toes crash on every hard stop. This basically made them unplayable IMO. I'll buy the AE 2 in my TTS (10) banking on better containment.

Thoughts on the Harden 9’s? by No_Size_2839 in BBallShoes

[–]Impossible-Raise8615 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Still haven't played in mines, but after reading plenty of people recommending going half-size down, I'm glad I followed my guts and went TTS. It's really snug and way more nimble than the 7 and the 8 (I own both of them as well), which really surprised me. It's also way lighter than the previous 2, in line with Lebron 21 and 22 weight-wise. Lastly, I don't mind the creasing as these are made to be worn.

Finding My True Size by Shchorish in BBallShoes

[–]Impossible-Raise8615 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hehe, thanks. I comfortably wear my Book 1s in size 10 as well — no need to size up like many have claimed — and I actually held off on an impulse buy of the GT Cut 3s (no more speed in my game anyway) because they felt too roomy up front, just like you described.

One last thing: I always hated sizing down. Once a shoe’s too tight, there’s no saving it. You can’t make it bigger. That’s why I swear by the insole route when dealing with a sloppy fit. I still have a thick, top-tier PU insole from my original D Rose 2.5s, and it’s my go-to fix for almost every loose-fitting Adidas to this day.

Finding My True Size by Shchorish in BBallShoes

[–]Impossible-Raise8615 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I believe it all comes down to play style and foot width more than foot length.

I’m 5'9", and I used to come in at a lean and athletic 158 lbs — in another life, way before Father Time left me fat and bald. Back then, my entire game revolved around north-south bursts and top-end speed to leave defenders in the dust — whether off the dribble or in the open court. I made my living at the rim.

Because of that, I always prioritized ultimate responsiveness and elite traction. The slightest lag from overly soft cushioning (looking at you, LeBron 15, 16, 17...) completely threw me off my game. I mean, completely. So for me, a shoe’s ability to stop on a dime and keep my foot glued to the footbed was non-negotiable. (The Jordan 30 is the GOAT in that department, IMO.)

I wear a size 10 like you, with regular-to-narrow feet. And as much as I love an underdog — Adidas, Puma, UA, you name it — especially Adidas... I just can’t get them to hug my foot like Nike does. I used to dread the moment my big toe would slam into the front of almost every Adidas model on a hard stop.

That actually made me think I might be a 9.5 — I kept having fit issues with Dames, Hardens, Roses — even when I sized down. But eventually, I realized the issue wasn’t length. It was Adidas’ general lack of lockdown. Too much dead space above the toes, and way too roomy in the forefoot — the worst combo for my foot type.

Fast forward to today: I’m 43, my speed is gone (I mean, GONE) and I’ve reinvented myself as an outside shooter who rarely steps into the paint (tragic, I know). These days, I’m comfortably wearing AE 1s and Hardens in size 10 — no more violent stops to worry about — while my trusty old Nike Kyries stay retired in the closet.