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Nike doesn't care about improving its materials because people love buying this king of plastic shoes.

@Vorobiov_Evgeny

3 ай бұрын

Its mad, I litereally dont know what to wear this summer when leather boots will be too hot. All of kicks now this plastic covered crap that make leg sweat like its in plastic bag

Another downside of using fake leather (or plastic “vegan” leather) is how non-eco friendly it is compared to real leather. One, because it’s usually made from plastic / PU which is worse for the environment in the production process and two, it just doesn’t last as long so you go through more pairs. Real leather can have its issues too with water consumption in the tanning process but nothing compared to the fake stuff. Real leather just lasts way longer and doesn’t end up in a landfill after a year.. just another reminder to watch out for greenwashing

@gaushaus

Жыл бұрын

high quality leather is for sure better than vegan leather for the environment but cheap leather is probably worse than vegan

I'm honestly blown away by the number of models Nike currently sells. I don't own any Nike's, but went to the website last week just to see if I was missing out on anything. I don't even know how I would go about deciding even I wanted a pair. Their "New and Featured" category for just men's footwear has over 200 models. 🤯

@figsaregood

Жыл бұрын

All made of 99% plastics and made by slaves who get paid pennies

@babygerald4645

Жыл бұрын

No doubt. Compare that 'new' or even the new and upcoming drops list [141 items in men's alone] to the first Nike Air catalog insert from 1987 and add in all the non-air shoes they made that year, how many more women's and kid's versions and specialty items, the company is probably releasing at a scale of 1000 times what they were then. Particularly when factoring all the colorway variations. Original models today can release in a half dozen on the first day and tack on another half dozen a few months later. OG Air Max 1s you got 2 colorways.

@turradi1126

Жыл бұрын

nike is a money machine

@beneg417

Жыл бұрын

For comfort try out the shoes that have react cushioning. Also if you have a Nike outlet near go into one. You can try on all the shoes you want since everything is out.

@brafshsyt

Жыл бұрын

@@beneg417 from what i’ve heard ZoomX is far better, but i have only been able to try react and i have to agree it is really comfortable

Also, coming from a Mechanical Engineering background, these breakdowns of the construction and materials are so useful! Really help understanding the quality and value but also if it's worth compromising when you like the design

@MrLlama999

Жыл бұрын

Yeah sneakers are interesting because they’re inherently disposable. Lots of rich leather will outlive the sole, but still get thrown away.

@Kebersox

Жыл бұрын

@@MrLlama999 This is Asolo hiking boot company summed up. Great build quality of uppers, soles are complete shit and can't be resoled lol

@hippiegypsygirl

Жыл бұрын

I just bought a pair for 70$ so I’m glad they lowered the price

I'm glad somebody is holding Nike accountable. Thanks Rose Anvil 🎉

It would be awesome if you compared these blazers to the SB Blazer Mids or GT Blazers!

This channel made me despise big footwear brands even more than I did before and I love it

I had a pair of blazers and I really like the way they look but they were like ovens on my feet in the summer and absolutely freezing in winter they were also pretty bad quality (fell apart after about a year) and just not really that comfy

@user-fu1vw5qh5l

Жыл бұрын

Have a suede version for a second year already,its pretty comfortable and breathable.So i guess the moral of a story is to buy only suede versions and not "leather" ones

@instant8117

Жыл бұрын

It was the opposite for me tbh. Mine were actually really comfortable and almost never made my feet feel hot or cold. But, I would say the material wasn’t that good. The leather wasn’t that strong on the outside so it had many noticeable scratches and some tears. I did feel comfy in the shoes though.

@heinwlod3895

Жыл бұрын

@@instant8117 Yes, I can agree with that. I bought them because I liked the looks but didnt expect much. I was surprised that they didnt get wet inside after walking through snow despite the holes on the side (I put waterproofing spray on them). Of course they are not as comfortable as Ultraboosts but its okay, even for a whole day. So its actually a shoe thats absolutely fine.

@stephenlamley541

Жыл бұрын

​@@user-fu1vw5qh5lyeah i just ordered the suade zoom variant. Can't be any worse than this trash leather. Only £51 in Nike's end of season sale.

From an economics perspective this is a great example of 'Substitution rule' in consumer price inflation. The manufacturer decides rather than increase prices, because leathers are costing them more, they reduce quality of materials and charge the same. We've seen this more and more with processed food over the last decade. Ever notice some item you've eaten for years suddenly tastes uninspiring? Happens a lot in anything requiring grains like bread, cereal, confections and sweets. Especially now considering artificial sweeteners are dominating sugar for the same reasons....costs and inflation. In another decade it'll be hard to find a $100 shoe that isn't 100% artificial. And a Hostess cupcake will cost $20 and still taste like soy sucralose. They just won't stop..conjuring..currency. (shrugs)

You should start a series where you compare a kids shoe to the adult version of the shoe. My Nephew just started playing bball & I realized for bball shoes, the kid versions are really lacking in technology. So I would love to see the comparisons between them.

Blazer SB is arguably better quality but lower in price ($85-95). Most come with (mediocre) suede upper and an insole with zoom air cushion at the heel. At the end of the day, it's a vulcanized shoe. The point of failure is, if not at the leather upper, at the glued outsole. Wouldn't be a durable shoe even with good quality leather imo.

@donlckwsk

Жыл бұрын

The upper suede parts of Last Resort AB VM001 High last way longer than SB so probably nikes skate line is worse than some new independent companies coming up

@jfl2920

Жыл бұрын

@@bubblegumcowboy468 Not sure if you can resole a vulcanized shoe though

@erock736

15 күн бұрын

Agreed, cup soles last so much longer.

I never thought I'd get sucked into videos about shoes, but here I am watching my 325th Rose Anvil video. Thanks for keeping these shoe companies honest. I've always liked vintage style shoes. Love Asics Onitsuka Tiger 81's but they went all vegan on me. Any vintage sneakers you'd recommend?

I genuinely wanna see more of these videos with every and all classic sneakers that are leather adidas superstars, stan smiths, puma clyde, etc

Been waiting on an update of this sneaker for so lonnnngggg

Hello! New to the channel and have learned a lot. Can you shoot a video about the disparity of sizes when it comes to quality footwear, mainly boots? I personally wear a size 17-18 and have never had luck with finding reputable brands that deliver quality products. I also thought having a monster boot would be a nice addition to your wall of halves!

These were $100. 35 years ago. They'd be $271 today with real leather.

@wnJhntn

Жыл бұрын

Wow

@Oyashio202

Жыл бұрын

No, they wouldn't. Clark's chucks are like 30 dollars sometimes. Those are thick ass leather shoes. Leather isn't the reasons Nike doesn't want to do quality shoes. They simply don't need to. People will buy them and the execs laugh at the profit margin.

@dcrazygeek0741

Жыл бұрын

Ok but i would personaly nike to realese a real godd pair that las long

@pjf2193

Жыл бұрын

This is the most popular shoe at the gym right now. I'm not a fan. They're also uncomfortable.

@mohsenslim4395

Жыл бұрын

With real leather those Blazers would cost 500 bucks

I know it's unlikely but it would be really cool if you did an episode on some Rick Owens leather shoes. They're some of my favorite shoes I own so it'd be cool to see how they're constructed

@frojdpojken1214

Жыл бұрын

Ramones or geobaskets?

@crooked9210

Жыл бұрын

@@frojdpojken1214 Geobaskets preferably

@josephthefirst1

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely 💯

@MarkGelderland

Жыл бұрын

@@frojdpojken1214 Ramones. I like 'm but they're way overpriced, like everything Owens

@Alienourrights

Жыл бұрын

Isn’t Rick selling a tanktop for 90 usd 😹😹😹

Vans actually makes an even more durable, skateable version of the sk8 hi for about the same price as blazers without compromising the look and has a better insole than the 80 dollar sk8 hi

I would like to see a cut in half video of the SB version of the blazer, like you did with the dunks. The SB blazers are a way more premium sneaker imo, but they cost the same.

@BeersAndBeatsPDX

Жыл бұрын

"more premium"

@magnussigurdsson9548

Жыл бұрын

@@BeersAndBeatsPDX haha yeah. But they do fix some of the problems Weston mentions in the video.

@lolxd7753

Жыл бұрын

They actually cost less lol

Nice review!

yo nice video!! Can you make a tear down vid about the nike blazer 77 jumbo too? (and compare with the normal ones?) that would be cool

Y'all NEED to do a review on some vans half cabs

Still love my Blazer high tops.....and I had them in HS in the '80s as well. Pretty sure the back tap was vinyl then too.

@baker8981

Жыл бұрын

i have a 1980 pair, made in korea. the lining leather and heel are in fact fake lmao, so is the swoosh

why did these become so popular out of nowhere? alot of people started to have these in my school but in a week they were all in very bad shape.

@mjh5437

Жыл бұрын

A lot of people are just Fashion Victims 😅

@Dadouf112

Жыл бұрын

These are one of the closest things to Bruins for me

Finally, another sneaker video!

I've never understood sneaker heads. Most sneakers are cheaply made, don't last long, and are over priced. They might look nice but there is no substance.

@astral_plane_crash

Жыл бұрын

I just like how they look.

@Cxffiend

Жыл бұрын

You can make that argument about a lot of things people enjoy.

I switched from sneakers to leather boots and shoes because of how flimsy they are. I was tired of throwing away sneakers every 3 months.

I'm actually just so into the hoodie you're wearing. It looks so fuzzy and cozy! What brand is it?

Please cut some diadoras. The basket lineup is super interesting they have the “premium” mi basket used and then some lower grade models caked the magic basket. I’d love to see a comparison of their leather qualities as they’re the best Jordan competitor I’ve worn

I actually sent a pair of these back when they first released these a few years back due to the cheap/ faux leather. I purchased them due to the leather claim and was really pissed at the false description and deception that they were passing on to the consumer!! It was terrible and as I have said before, it’s funny that back in the day, you would not be caught dead in a pair of fake leather shoes!!! Just one of those things as a kid you did not want to be embarrassed by, cheap shoes!! Just the way it used to be!!! To be fair though, I have been tricked by adidas as well!! 100 % agree with your assessment!!

I have work the low top blazers every day for about 1.5 years now, and I gotta say they have held up very well. The only concern is the sole wearing down.

@LiteSkin-Dunder

Жыл бұрын

Agree had mine for a little over 2 years now still in decent shape

You should do a comparison with a sb blazer!

There is no way a vpn company advertises this much and actually has a good product.

i love the og blazer, great in the gym too

I got me a pair of GS Blazers (the kids size version) because it didn't have exposed foam on the tongue but had a fabric liner on the inside. Plus on the kid's version the "Nike" branding above the heel is stitched instead of printed. I'm curious what else they changed compared to the adults' version. The kids version is also cheaper than the women's version, despite having overlapping sizes.

review specifically the SB version, i'm interested, if there is any difference in durability between casual sub-model and SB

Do a review on the Asics Tiger Mexico 66

Thank you for your videos. I was about to buy a pair and with such poor quality, I won't. What is a better alternative for a similar style ?

Could you do a video on some of the best shoe brands you’ve found?

THANKS Rose Anvil, FOR your GREAT and HONEST WORK . THIS IS WHAT WE ALL NEED THANKYOU AGAIN, GOD BLESS 👍💯

Hey Rose, I know we primarily do boots here but have you considered getting into leather jackets?

Do a video on the straye logan paul shoes, it has a lot of leather, like suede, I would like to see what you think about them

I’ve always liked the look of Nike but not the price. As a teen in the 80s I always had Puma or Reebok. Then spent ten years in the Army where I ran every single day. You’d think I’d remember what shoes I used but I have no idea. The last three I had were Soucony and the newest are Sketchers. But the shoes I wear most are Clarks slip on mock moccasins that they don’t make any more.

@jennifermiller8094

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your service🫡

Hey just wanted to see if you would do something like this video with skateboarding shoes from skateboarding brands like es, etnies, fallen, lakai and DC? I’m really curious about the materials they use for their skate shoes

A whole exploration of the NB 990VX family would be fire!

Damn that subscriber count🎉

Hey Weston. I want to get started in shoeshoemaking but i have no idea were to buy leather from.Can you recommend a website?

Nice video, please do puma suede next

Could you test out the new Nike SFB 6" Leather NSW boot ?

You mean to tell me that I paid over a $100 bucks for some imitation leather from Nike with these blazers. I might as well went on a fake sneaker site to buy shoes if I knew I was getting bullshit quality from an authorized retailer SMDH! Great content Sir

try to get a pair of jordan 1 lost and founds. they just came out and the red leather is some of the best leather ive seen on an jordan 1, very thick, smooth and doesnt have that "fake" texture on it. And the white leather is interesting. the material has me conflicted, would be curious to see if it id real and how the cracking is made

Slept on these for soooo long! Just picked up a pair of white ones with the red jumbo check 😤😊

I have a pair of black blazers and after wearing them for a few months the plastic coating started separating from the leather and falling off on the toe of the shoe

Id love to see the Jordan 1 Lost and Found and compare that cracked leather to some of the others youve done

Happy Thanksgiving everyone.

You should try doing this to a pair of Nike Vandal Highs and Vandal Lows. Older Nike shoes that were brought back a few years ago and the shoes were seen in the Terminator and Back to the Future movies.

Excellent deconstruction. This validates why I gave up on “leather” Blazers-the shoddy materials ruined an otherwise perfect design. Even the all-suede Blazers feel cheap these days.

What is a high quality leather alternative to blazers?

You should compare them with the supreme sb blazers from this year

At some point you guys should try to get your hands on the new CPFM Nike fleas, super curios what those are about

Why would Nike pay for good quality real leather, when 99.99% of buyers don’t care about leather quality, and probably 75% don’t care if it’s leather at all? I care, but not enough to not buy shoes on a good sale because the leather’s fake - I just won’t pay full price for the fake stuff.

Could you test the Blazer Jumbo?

You should do a review on the Nike Cortez

@Bloodygoth

Жыл бұрын

Yea

How about the Blazer Mid Pro Club as that is the premium model? Any better?

Do A Ma Maniere Jordan 4s! There is lots of people unsure if the material is suede, nubuck or premium leather. But everyone feels it is very premium for a Jordan. Would be a great video! Don't forget my shout out! Lol

You should do a comparison of skate model vans vs the normal model vans

I sure like to skate blazer SB mids. They're so thin but also padded somehow

Please can you cut open a Jordan 1 Zoom CMFT I can't find a cut open video of them anywhere and have been wondering for a while.

Which shoes are A and S grade leather according rose anvil ?

You should do a pair of nike court visions

For summer what do you recommend in Nike Blazer Low '77 By You shoes Suede or Canvas?

I actually bought a pair of these and really regret it.

@PS-lv1mr

Жыл бұрын

How come?

Have you considered doing a long-term daily wear (even if not all day, every day) of some modern Nikes? I haven't owned any Blazers, yet... but I do have a pair of Dunks, from before the hypebeasts turned them into something to backdoor and resell... and man, they've honestly held up nicely. The leather/not leather is shit quality, yet once I broke them in, they became a go-to after work shoe for me; very soft and pliable... a far cry from how they arrived.

Can you cut open and rate the leather on the Nike blazer mid premium women’s shoes in the color “proton dust/summit white”?

I always had an inclination that this has fake leather because my feet always hurt so bad and like you said not breathable

Please make a video on golden goose sneakers

You should do the blazer jumbo they are an updated version of the Nike blazers

Is this also witth the Low one? I have blazor vintage anf Jumbos...Low thanks

very festive ending. thanks

Please Do a Broken Homme Boots review, thank you :D

I see the thumbnail and I'm like, oooh this won't end well

Love the style of these. Goes with everything. Wish they came with a wider toe box.

@electricvehiclehead

Жыл бұрын

100% agree with this.

@electricvehiclehead

Жыл бұрын

Vans definitely fit more anatomically

All of these sneaker vids make me wonder what's inside my leather J/Slides. I love them either way, but still!

A comparison between regular Nike shoes and the SB line of Nike shoes would be great to see if the SB if worth the higher price or not. Edit: My apologies, I just saw that you made that video 😂

Could you do a review of vivobarefoot?

Do jordan 4 cut in half & history 🙏

I wanted to buy a pair of blazers but I just hate leather liners. Real or fake.

I love your videos! could you please check the lether quality on the nike court visions? I got a new pair of them and they are nice but I wonder how's the lether as they are the cheap alternative to the forces or dunks

@JustysFrank

Жыл бұрын

Same crap leather

@dirtfarmer7472

Жыл бұрын

Of course they’re going to be more of the same Cheap. Why do you think that they’re made in China

@jogurtterminator2035

Жыл бұрын

@@dirtfarmer7472 true, but there are also good chinese products

@dirtfarmer7472

Жыл бұрын

@@jogurtterminator2035 Yes there is, 1 reason for that is that mfgs can’t get anyone to do hand work. Fortress clothing can’t get their stuff made in the USA

The ending was better than watching a Yule tide fire

Another thing anytime you gotta use a saw to cut thru a shoe it’s gotta be pretty tough

I’d be up for a vid on the new 990 v6

Can you do polo Ralph Lauren jermain 2 sneaker?

You should do a Orange label SB Blazer!

Could you do a review on ICEBUG shoes?

I have 2 Blazer Low. Vntge77 and Jumbo. They are Brand new. Hope they will Last some time

I wanted a pair of these but now I'm not so sure.

If you would like to you can try tu buy nike bruin high, it's pretty similar to blazers, not that popular but in my opinion this shoe represents better quality materials, but that is my opinion you're the king of cutting shoes in a half

Can you do Onitsuka Tiger next?

8:55 bro why do always cut the laces like it ain’t that hard to unlace them