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Old 5th October 2008   #1
edscoble
 
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Vans Fixed Gear Shoes

edited I just realise I only seen the coloured one, it's just the same Vans shoes we saw age ago, I never seen those one below, my mistake, sorry!

This isn't a repost or anything, I was checking out the Size? catalogue I got from Covent Garden, and at the Vans shoes section, this is what I've noticed;



basically it look like a Vans Era with some sort of sticky stuff on it.
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Old 5th October 2008   #2
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no holes for cleats?

what's the point?
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Old 5th October 2008   #3
danger joel
i never got why they put designs on the insoles? you cant see it when your wearing the shoes so only those in the know know whats inside the shoe, it makes no sense!
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Old 5th October 2008   #4
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more pics and info..

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They have since come out with a fixed gear specific shoe called the the 45LX Fixed. It’s the classic Era with reflective 3M re-enforced materials on the laces and on the heel logo. The shoes also come with a tool bag for under your seat to keep whatever you need.
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Old 5th October 2008   #5
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Me likey.
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Old 5th October 2008   #6
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Sweet gotta get me some!!!!
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Old 5th October 2008   #7
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Very very tempted, especially the grey/black ones.
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Old 5th October 2008   #8
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i still can't see what is "fixed gear" about these. they're just normal vans with bits of reflective tape stuck on the backs.

marketing bollocks.
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Old 5th October 2008   #9
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similar to my av era's which I love, smooth front bit with nothing to catvh when you put your foot into your straps. Also no airholes on front bit so won't let water in as easily.
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Old 5th October 2008   #10
GrowUp
 
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These are Style 95s from the seventies. Skate shoes.
Get over it.
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Old 5th October 2008   #11
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Very true but I like my Vans, you're right not really "fixed gear" specific, still alright as Vans go...
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Old 5th October 2008   #12
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don't you think that el squire has the best name and avatar of the forum?
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Old 5th October 2008   #13
photoben
 
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Quite possibly.
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Old 5th October 2008   #14
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don't you think that el squire has the best name and avatar of the forum?
im sitting next to him now, and he's chuufed about that!
signing your praises vee vee!
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Old 5th October 2008   #15
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im sitting next to him now, and he's chuufed about that!
signing your praises vee vee!
Be careful you're not sitting on his tail!
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Old 5th October 2008   #16
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Be careful you're not sitting on his tail!
im sitting on his face.
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Old 5th October 2008   #17
Archi Pelago
 
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If he's a gentleman, he would at the very least have taken his hat off ;)
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Old 5th October 2008   #18
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i told him to keep it on!
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Old 5th October 2008   #19
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Remember this thread?
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Old 5th October 2008   #20
Archi Pelago
 
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I really don't want to know where he parked his gun!!
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Old 5th October 2008   #21
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I spilt some beer for the dead brethren, as is tradition amongst us cholo tree rats.
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Old 5th October 2008   #22
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i still can't see what is "fixed gear" about these. they're just normal vans with bits of reflective tape stuck on the backs.

marketing bollocks.
Exactly - anyone could just buy some normal shoes and stick a bit of 3M tape on them.

Only muppets and fashion slaves would buy them over a cheaper but equally good alternative.
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Old 5th October 2008   #23
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Exactly - anyone could just buy some normal shoes and stick a bit of 3M tape on them.

Off you go then :)
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Old 5th October 2008   #24
Lebowski
Saw these a while ago in some cool Japanese store in Soho. Now these look like fixed gear shoes.
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Old 5th October 2008   #25
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Only muppets and fashion slaves would buy them over a cheaper but equally good alternative.
You haven't quite grasped the essence of this forum, have you?
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Old 5th October 2008   #26
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Hmm surely a better fixed shoe could be based on the slip on or prison issue - laces fail
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Old 5th October 2008   #27
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saw these a while ago in some cool japanese store in soho. Now these look like fixed gear shoes.
dpmhi.
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Old 5th October 2008   #28
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Hmm surely a better fixed shoe could be based on the slip on or prison issue - laces fail
aye adidas superskate ftw
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Old 5th October 2008   #29
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"fixed gear shoes"

oh do come now, Mr Hitler, you can't possibly expect the good ladies and gentlemen of this jury to really believe that, now could you !?

No further questions, Your Honor, that completes the case for prosecution.
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Old 5th October 2008   #30
danger joel
nah, its obviously the vans halfcab, better padding and ankle support.
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Old 5th October 2008   #31
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I wish
a: I could find Half Cabs in white
b: when I did find some that the soles weren't about twice as thick as the originals.
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Old 5th October 2008   #32
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i was thinking about buying these until i realised what a load of bollocks they are. they cost !!!£70!!! and are essentially the same as the era (which is £35-40). oh yeah, and they come with a matching vans-branded saddle bag which no-one in there right mind would ever dream of using. also didn't think i'd be able to look at myself in the mirror again after having bought 'fixed gear' shoes. so i went down to the vans shop and bought some ordinary eras. job done.
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Old 5th October 2008   #33
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i was thinking about buying these until i realised what a load of bollocks they are (...) didn't think i'd be able to look at myself in the mirror again after having bought 'fixed gear' shoes. so i went down to the vans shop and bought some ordinary eras. job done.
Vans marketing dept job done too.
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Old 5th October 2008   #34
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Vans marketing dept job done too.
sorry... what? have i missed something?
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Old 5th October 2008   #35
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It's all about viral these days apparently:-(