Looking to get these shoes....any opinions?

afrothunda · #1 (**permalink**) Mon Nov 28, 2005, 11:10am

They are Nike Shox Elevate's

How do thet shine up and how does the shox feel. I have never owned a pair. Or maybe a similar suggestion.

[Edited by afrothunda on Nov 28th, 2005 at 11:13 AM]

SeanFitzRef · #2 (**permalink**) Mon Nov 28, 2005, 12:01pm

Parts of the shoe will gloss up OK, but the lower portion of the toe is Nubuck (a suede-like material). Also, Nike's leather is most often a synthetic leather, so it won't hold a gloss for long.

Snake~eyes · #3 (**permalink**) Mon Nov 28, 2005, 01:31pm

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Originally posted by SeanFitzRef
Parts of the shoe will gloss up OK, but the lower portion of the toe is Nubuck (a suede-like material). Also, Nike's leather is most often a synthetic leather, so it won't hold a gloss for long.

Agreed - I wouldn't get them bcause they won't shine up that well.

IREFU2 · #4 (**permalink**) Mon Nov 28, 2005, 04:11pm

Yeah, that black cloth on the side will not shine and I would stay away from them.

tomegun · #5 (**permalink**) Tue Nov 29, 2005, 08:14am

I have to disagree. Although I don't have them, this has been a very popular shoe over the past year or so. Yes, the bottom part will not shine, but the rest of the shoe will shine if done properly. What is properly for this shoe? I don't know. I do know that stripping shoes, like Leather Luster suggests, works on some shoes to remove that top layer. I'm partial to either having a professional shoe man shine my shoes or using Griffin's. My friend, on the west coast, just got these shoes http://www.footaction.com/catalog/pr...4447&mvp=sport (that is a long link, I hope it works). I tried them on and they are comfortable. I would say they look a little better in person than the picture.

brianp134 · #6 (**permalink**) Tue Nov 29, 2005, 10:17am

I agree with Tomegun, this shoe is very popular among officials in this area. Some officials swear by this shoe. I have a pair of the low-cut shox, that shoe is very comfortable and light.

tmp44 · #7 (**permalink**) Tue Nov 29, 2005, 04:20pm

The only way I'd be able to wear that shoe for a game is if I colored in all of the gray on it. Shoes have to be all black around here...

refnrev · #8 (**permalink**) Tue Nov 29, 2005, 04:46pm

Everyone has different tastes and most importantly needs for their feet, ankles, and knees. I think it's cool looking shoe. If it's what you like and it feels good, looks like a good option to me. I wouldn't lose sleep over that small amount of gray, but if it's a problem, hit the gray with some black polish and you're good to go. How much do they cost?

afrothunda · #9 (**permalink**) Wed Nov 30, 2005, 12:51am

I found them on shoedeals4u.com for around 80. I have seen them for 50 dollars a while back.

ChuckElias · #10 (**permalink**) Wed Nov 30, 2005, 08:24am

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Originally posted by refnrev
If it's what you like and it feels good, looks like a good option to me.

I wouldn't expect a Rev. to espouse this philosophy. . .

roadking · #11 (**permalink**) Wed Nov 30, 2005, 10:46am

Try NIKE SHOX ELITE OT, these shoes are very close in style to the ELEVATES but do not have the suade material on them. I've been using them for about a year, they our very comfortable. I found them on ebay. If you have never worn nike shox before make sure you try a pair on before ordering the sizes run alittle small for me.

http://search.ebay.com/nike-shox-eli...QQfkrZ1QQfnuZ1

[Edited by roadking on Nov 30th, 2005 at 10:50 AM]

jritchie · #12 (**permalink**) Wed Nov 30, 2005, 10:58am

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Originally posted by roadking
Try NIKE SHOX ELITE OT, these shoes are very close in style to the ELEVATES but do not have the suade material on them. I've been using them for about a year, they our very comfortable. I found them on ebay. If you have never worn nike shox before make sure you try a pair on before ordering the sizes run alittle small for me.

http://search.ebay.com/nike-shox-eli...QQfkrZ1QQfnuZ1

[Edited by roadking on Nov 30th, 2005 at 10:50 AM]

At $82.00 including delivery that is a great price...got to love e'bay

ScifiREF · #13 (**permalink**) Wed Nov 30, 2005, 12:09pm

So what shoes are in your bag?

SeanFitzRef · #14 (**permalink**) Wed Nov 30, 2005, 12:21pm

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Originally posted by ScifiREF
So what shoes are in your bag?

Nike Air Monarch II cross trainers

http://www.sneakerhead.com/308264-001.html,

with a shine sponge. Extra comfortable and light. Also a pair of Reebok "The Ref" patent leather. Had to add gel insoles, Reeboks are always too flat for my feet.

Also, used the Nike Shox Rollin Low (black/silver) some last year, but too much of the gray showed. Very comfortable also.

http://www.pickyourshoes.com/athleti...rollin_wht.htm

[Edited by SeanFitzRef on Nov 30th, 2005 at 12:30 PM]

rainmaker · #15 (**permalink**) Wed Nov 30, 2005, 12:25pm

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Originally posted by ScifiREF
So what shoes are in your bag?

New Balance, Converse.