What’s good, fam! Hope your New Year is still off to a fantastic and healthy start. Back again with another KYW Thread.
As I wrote on Monday, the top of this year feels particularly quiet. There aren’t many big drops coming down the pipeline. We haven’t seen stuff for NBA All-Star weekend or Black History Month or, really, much of anything else.
So I’m wondering what you all are doing right now? Are you looking forward to any sneakers? Have you bought anything so far this year? What’s 2022 looking like for you so far?
I've said it before but I mean it this time: I'm on hiatus for a while, probably until I get a new job and have a little more money that I can spend without it eating away at my conscience. if the Georgetown High '85s were still dropping on All-Star Weekend I'd have made a run at those but they've been pushed back anyway.
This is the way to go. Everything is going to be pushed back anyway so w/e. Was talking to a JB person earlier today and they were telling me how they've got a bunch of stuff delayed into March.
This year I’ve bought the Patent Breds, Cool Grey 11s and AMM1s….for my 5 year old lol. So far I’m on the bench but I’m excited to see if NB continues that moment from 2021 into 2022. I’m also excited to see what Jordan 2s will be dropping since we are supposed to get a heavy does this year.
LOL how is your kid's sneaker collection already better than mine smh.
I am looking forward to seeing whether New Balance can keep this up, though. I'm going to do a bit of digging into them soon. I've got a bunch of questions.
My goals this year is to try and expand the brands I go after. Getting L after L on SNKRS the last few years has sucked a lot. If we go back to the last two weeks of 2021 I added my first pair of Yeezys and a pair of Pharrell Hu’s (haven’t owned a pair of Hus in what, 5-6 years?). The other day I added a pair of the Puma Clyde All-Pro kuzma mids on a steal. I forgot I preordered a pair of the ALD NB 650Rs in September and they’ll be here in March I believe. So yeah, brand expansion. But I’m still eyeing some Jordan/Nike releases.
Since the family income is changing in august (my wife is going to become a stay at home mom for a year or so) I plan on slowing down a lot come fall. Maybe go thrifting more or something. We’ll see, we’re in a good financial situation even with one income luckily.
If I buy anything it'll be a new pair of running shoes (any recs for wrecked feet?) and some pairs I missed out on last year that aren't vomit-worthy resell prices, like those winter solstice dunks. I'm pretty sure those will be my next cop.
I deleted the SNKRS app after the holidays, and will try to stay off it for a while. I hate the idea of getting rid of shoes, because I go through seasons with everything and love pulling out something that hasn't seen the light of day for a while. Going to make it a goal to wear more of my collection for the next few months and try to only pick up shoes that are going to complement, not duplicate, what I already have.
I think I'm going to make it a goal to dish out at least 10 pairs whether it's selling them or giving them away. I want to do this by April. It's going to be hard as hell but I gotta get it done.
My goal this year is to stack my sneaker cash and buy one of my grails. I need set a goal and make a plan but I wanna be able to rock some serious heat this summer.
I’ve bought the LeBron WTT 9s. That’s probably it for this month. Looking forward the the Playoff 12s and the Penny 1s in the first quarter. I also will pencil in a NB drop. That’s about it for now.
This is going to be a heavy NB year for me, I think. At least as far as personal cops go. Looking at my list now (which I'll probably share in the newsletter at some point) 3 of the 4 pairs I'm looking at now are NB.
Finally picked up the ALD NB's for a steal on eBay. Now I just need the JFG 992's. I guess I'm patiently waiting. Trying to move some used pairs. Do some trades. Hoping this lack of physical moves you all to support the SNKRHUD Side Kick NFT drop.
I was kinda excited for the Red Thunder 4's (just got into collecting a few years ago and haven't hit on a 4 yet and refuse to pay resell prices) but from what I've been reading/seeing the quality is pretty bad. Might pass on them.
I honestly haven't like very many of the AJ4's that have come out recently outside of the Fire Reds and the PSG 4's from 2020. At least the non-hyped joints anyway.
If I were you, I'd go treasure hunting for some gently worn used pairs! Got the Cool Grey 4's like that right at retail price and they look great.
Hoping the rumors of the Air Zoom Flight 95 returning are true... the Jason Kidds with the carbon fiber material were my favorite shoes I ever played in back when they first came. I missed the re-releases since and the nostalgia effect is very real.
Right now I am definitely on an eBay kick finding pairs that I had once upon a time but beat to shreds over the years. Grabbed a really good condition 2007 pair of Aqua 8's so far for $125 and got a pair of 2015 Bordeaux 7's for under $200. Definitely finding the thrill in copping that way vs SNKRS. Only new releases I am really looking forward to right now are the Cardinal 3's and the Infrared 4's. Definitely plan on a more quality over quantity this year.
So much Christmas money and nothing to spend it on! 😂 But for real, I added the Air Max 90 Familia and a pair of Jordan Delta 2s, and now I’m just waiting for the Air Penny and to see if some GR stuff goes on sale. Might also get the black and white Overbreaks if the prices stay low. Mostly just wanna do better with wearing all of my stuff after giving away a few pairs…
I've said it before but I mean it this time: I'm on hiatus for a while, probably until I get a new job and have a little more money that I can spend without it eating away at my conscience. if the Georgetown High '85s were still dropping on All-Star Weekend I'd have made a run at those but they've been pushed back anyway.
This is the way to go. Everything is going to be pushed back anyway so w/e. Was talking to a JB person earlier today and they were telling me how they've got a bunch of stuff delayed into March.
Going to be a quiet start to the year.
This year I’ve bought the Patent Breds, Cool Grey 11s and AMM1s….for my 5 year old lol. So far I’m on the bench but I’m excited to see if NB continues that moment from 2021 into 2022. I’m also excited to see what Jordan 2s will be dropping since we are supposed to get a heavy does this year.
LOL how is your kid's sneaker collection already better than mine smh.
I am looking forward to seeing whether New Balance can keep this up, though. I'm going to do a bit of digging into them soon. I've got a bunch of questions.
Man I said the same thing lol! At least one of us in the house gets to rock heat at retail cause it damn sure ain’t me lol!
My goals this year is to try and expand the brands I go after. Getting L after L on SNKRS the last few years has sucked a lot. If we go back to the last two weeks of 2021 I added my first pair of Yeezys and a pair of Pharrell Hu’s (haven’t owned a pair of Hus in what, 5-6 years?). The other day I added a pair of the Puma Clyde All-Pro kuzma mids on a steal. I forgot I preordered a pair of the ALD NB 650Rs in September and they’ll be here in March I believe. So yeah, brand expansion. But I’m still eyeing some Jordan/Nike releases.
Since the family income is changing in august (my wife is going to become a stay at home mom for a year or so) I plan on slowing down a lot come fall. Maybe go thrifting more or something. We’ll see, we’re in a good financial situation even with one income luckily.
Holy hell I also forgot about the 650 LOL. Really glad to see you taking a look at different brands though.
Also a slow down is good! I bet you'll probably stumble into a few gems along your way just looking in some weird places.
If I buy anything it'll be a new pair of running shoes (any recs for wrecked feet?) and some pairs I missed out on last year that aren't vomit-worthy resell prices, like those winter solstice dunks. I'm pretty sure those will be my next cop.
My fiance loves her Hokas for running.
Kayla I'm way too lazy to run lol. I wish I had good recs for you but whenever I'm active I still use the EXP-X14
I deleted the SNKRS app after the holidays, and will try to stay off it for a while. I hate the idea of getting rid of shoes, because I go through seasons with everything and love pulling out something that hasn't seen the light of day for a while. Going to make it a goal to wear more of my collection for the next few months and try to only pick up shoes that are going to complement, not duplicate, what I already have.
I think I'm going to make it a goal to dish out at least 10 pairs whether it's selling them or giving them away. I want to do this by April. It's going to be hard as hell but I gotta get it done.
My goal this year is to stack my sneaker cash and buy one of my grails. I need set a goal and make a plan but I wanna be able to rock some serious heat this summer.
I cannot wait to see what you pull out on us big dog
I’ve bought the LeBron WTT 9s. That’s probably it for this month. Looking forward the the Playoff 12s and the Penny 1s in the first quarter. I also will pencil in a NB drop. That’s about it for now.
This is going to be a heavy NB year for me, I think. At least as far as personal cops go. Looking at my list now (which I'll probably share in the newsletter at some point) 3 of the 4 pairs I'm looking at now are NB.
Finally picked up the ALD NB's for a steal on eBay. Now I just need the JFG 992's. I guess I'm patiently waiting. Trying to move some used pairs. Do some trades. Hoping this lack of physical moves you all to support the SNKRHUD Side Kick NFT drop.
you already know :)
In there like swimwear
got some bids going on the 4 lightning, got the 90 infrareds arriving soon….but…waiting on the 4 infrareds as the big 2022 drop!!
Good luck on those bud! Hope you cop those lightning joints soon, too.
Just getting back into the shoe game. Looking forward to the Taxi 12 Low Golf! lol. Hoping to add some 4s to my collection as well throughout the year
WHEW I am very excited to see how this journey goes for you. Are you going for the Red Thunders this weekend?
I was kinda excited for the Red Thunder 4's (just got into collecting a few years ago and haven't hit on a 4 yet and refuse to pay resell prices) but from what I've been reading/seeing the quality is pretty bad. Might pass on them.
I honestly haven't like very many of the AJ4's that have come out recently outside of the Fire Reds and the PSG 4's from 2020. At least the non-hyped joints anyway.
If I were you, I'd go treasure hunting for some gently worn used pairs! Got the Cool Grey 4's like that right at retail price and they look great.
Hoping the rumors of the Air Zoom Flight 95 returning are true... the Jason Kidds with the carbon fiber material were my favorite shoes I ever played in back when they first came. I missed the re-releases since and the nostalgia effect is very real.
Right now I am definitely on an eBay kick finding pairs that I had once upon a time but beat to shreds over the years. Grabbed a really good condition 2007 pair of Aqua 8's so far for $125 and got a pair of 2015 Bordeaux 7's for under $200. Definitely finding the thrill in copping that way vs SNKRS. Only new releases I am really looking forward to right now are the Cardinal 3's and the Infrared 4's. Definitely plan on a more quality over quantity this year.
So much Christmas money and nothing to spend it on! 😂 But for real, I added the Air Max 90 Familia and a pair of Jordan Delta 2s, and now I’m just waiting for the Air Penny and to see if some GR stuff goes on sale. Might also get the black and white Overbreaks if the prices stay low. Mostly just wanna do better with wearing all of my stuff after giving away a few pairs…