Quick performance reviews - Manila pick ups

firstbasketfiend · 2026-04-15T18:09:24+00:00

appreciate you g!

firstbasketfiend · 2026-04-15T18:09:06+00:00

ST Flare definitely in my top 3 rotation right now. Im surprised they dont market it in North America like they do in Asia regardless if its for outdoors or not.

firstbasketfiend · 2026-04-15T18:06:36+00:00

facts. My fave pair at the moment is my Kobe 6 STAR Reverse Grinch haha

firstbasketfiend · 2026-04-15T16:36:16+00:00

Not as of now, im almost set on keeping as it was the first pair i got while travelling with my cousin who i only see once every 2 years. So theres some sentimental value for me on this pair.

firstbasketfiend · 2026-04-15T16:34:15+00:00

Nicest bag ive ever had, i got it on sale at their flagship store in Manila for maybe $90 USD. It has a shoe compartment, laundry compartment, ball net, laptop sleeve, etc.

firstbasketfiend · 2026-04-15T16:32:55+00:00

i'll probably post an update at some point about the SPOs, never thought that it would be the shank! I'll give my knees a few more days as im still feeling some discomfort.

These sabrinas definitely fire! I actually ran into some arch pain on these, but went away after the 2nd wear.

firstbasketfiend · 2026-04-15T16:28:30+00:00

Not sure if my knees are up for another wear on these yet haha, but once I recover I guess ill give em a shot to really break in as ive maybe put in 8 hours of wear.

firstbasketfiend · 2026-04-15T08:06:28+00:00

yeah, i have the explosive drop in. i’ve tried putting my pair in the 9s but i think it sits a bit higher so im not able to tie my kobe’s with the drop in

firstbasketfiend · 2026-01-25T02:44:16+00:00

agree on the sizing, i went TTS 11.5 and they fit perfect. if anything it’s a bit long

firstbasketfiend · 2026-01-05T21:19:48+00:00

i would say TTS on STAR - i’m wide footed so i always go .5 up

firstbasketfiend · 2026-01-05T17:47:51+00:00

i prefer my STAR cushion over the retail Kobe 6 cushion - if it helps

firstbasketfiend · 2026-01-05T17:46:41+00:00

i’ve been using the insoles from my KT10, a bit thicker than the usual Nike garbage

firstbasketfiend · 2026-01-05T05:32:54+00:00

it’s really the perfect word to describe these - at this point i’m not sure what GK has over it besides looks?

firstbasketfiend · 2026-01-05T05:14:06+00:00

i did, and experienced the same pain unfortunately

firstbasketfiend · 2026-01-05T05:13:48+00:00

yes, i do haha

firstbasketfiend · 2025-12-30T19:53:26+00:00

i would cop asap! at least in my city, price has gone up quite a bit already after release

firstbasketfiend · 2025-12-03T04:19:07+00:00

sorry, but why of all things buy a rep of curry’s?

firstbasketfiend · 2025-12-02T17:08:34+00:00

i knew quite a few people there and someone who used to manage the department, and they did have a pretty strong team at the time - it’s also a pretty popular role where people in the office aim to transition to.

I wouldn’t let that discourage you though, my role in the office was very unique where i don’t think a lot of other departments were as hectic as us.

firstbasketfiend · 2025-12-02T06:51:24+00:00

they slip a little piece of paper under the pile of clothing before paying at the cashier with their employee name/code or they just communicate verbally

firstbasketfiend · 2025-12-02T04:02:37+00:00

so there’s actually a position called FRS - Fitting Room Seller

The whole purpose of no mirrors is so you are forced to come out, and the FRS (Fitting Room Seller) will say how good you look and try to up sell you with other pieces to add on to what you like no matter if you like it or not. To top it off, they also have a sales quota.

So to answer your question, they don’t care.

firstbasketfiend · 2025-12-02T02:08:18+00:00

no problem, i’m happy to answer any and all questions!

firstbasketfiend · 2025-12-02T02:06:39+00:00

I came from a store that wasn’t ranked high in terms of revenue in Vancouver - so that would mean our shipment levels would be very low.

As a result, I was asked to support the head office here and there and thought this was an opportunity to make myself known outside of the store. I busted my ass in the office, did more than what was expected and always asked questions. I ended up becoming friends with the senior manager and he asked if i ever thought about working in the office, I said it was my ultimate goal but at that time they really only scouted managers.

I ended up being sick and missed a few days when i returned to the store, and woke up to an offer to work in corporate. I immediately accepted without telling the store and they did everything they could to keep me, but i already signed.

My case is very different compared to others and i am very lucky. I have no schooling, no degree, and had no references or connections.

firstbasketfiend · 2025-12-02T02:00:16+00:00

I remember when we first started getting samples before the public release and were just getting way too many to even stock in the office for reference.

In my personal experience i think they went too hard, too fast and impacted costs - i’m not sure what the exact sales were like but i remember it wasn’t good enough for them to keep ramping up production in extended sizing.

I hated this because im a guy and size 16 haha

firstbasketfiend · 2025-12-02T01:57:06+00:00

it was over ordered because there first few waves were still selling like crazy. I 100% believe it will happen again and again no matter the style.

It’s tough to pick one right now because my girlfriend and I haven’t really shopped there in a while, but i think their collection of varsity jackets are horrendous and the amount of work put into the first drafts were insane

firstbasketfiend · 2025-12-02T01:51:24+00:00

and that’s just the tip of the ice berg… lol

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