cavx
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That is not a V2. It is known as the "SPORTS" MAG. The ears are a different material to the rest of the shoe.
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Nike MAG replicas (V2 and V3 only)
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That is not a V2. It is known as the "SPORTS" MAG. The ears are a different material to the rest of the shoe.
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MrSouthpaw
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I'm well aware of how to spot the Sport Mag. I linked it because he said $117 and that's the only $117 Mag I've seen on there so far, of any kind.
cavx
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It was for the benefit of the other guy. Quoting you was just easier at the time and helps keep this conversation flowing.
MrSouthpaw
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On that note, I would have to say ultimately that it is probably too early for V2 to get pushed under $160 due to V3.
Anything around $100 is gonna be a no-brand, the HC or the Sport.
cavx
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If the SPORT had cloth ears, it would be pretty decent value for the price.
MrSouthpaw
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I'd already own pairs in grey and black if they had that.
cavx
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Exactly. SWOOSH and letters are pretty easy to make.
MrSouthpaw
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I often think about turning a pair of the unbranded shoes into another brand.
cavx
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Of just to customise them.
JLeezy23
Sr Member
Lol this was odd and seems random, I got a facebook friend request from someone in China, 0 friends in common... so about 10 mins ago I check my filtered messages, not one word typed, but there are 18 photos from this person and they're all of the V2.1 MAG :eek
Edit: here's what I got
On their profile they sell all kinds of replica shoes, but the asking price for a black/gold MAG is $699
Edit: here's what I got
On their profile they sell all kinds of replica shoes, but the asking price for a black/gold MAG is $699
DragonGalvy
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I painted a clear paint onto the heel bubble as it's not a flexible part. I sprayed the clear into the can's lid, then applied it to the ankle bubble while the shoe was lying on its side. Turned out well. But it dries quickly, so you have to hurry and be careful at the same time! Try it on some other plastics first before working on the V3's to make sure you know how the paint behaves - you don't want it to leave drip marks!
Wouldn't be able to do this with cloudy air bubbles on my older Nikes, as I doubt that clear spraypaint is flexible and may actually damage the air bubble, causing it to burst.
MrSouthpaw
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A seller on dhgate sent me pictures from that set to show me an in-stock shoe. $183, btw...black or grey.
http://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=171951&page=355&p=4105538&viewfull=1#post4105538
The second link is what I think you were talking about. Right now there's 25% off and another 4 dollars for ordering through the app. So it comes out to around $164. Good price?
For the nikes, have you tried using a hair dryer?
Foxdie1987
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Hey guys, I been reading your posts and was hoping to get some help. I want to order v3 from David but I don't know what size to order? I'm wear a 8.5, should I buy a size 8 or 9 or true to size? Also how often can I wear them before the lights go out? Any suggestions on how to remove or fix the foggy bubble on the lights as well as modding to look more like the 2011. I want to how if modding is possible on the v3? I notices that if you take a video or pic of the v3, the light aren't clear like the 2011, any way to fix that? Sorry for asking for so much but any of those question answered is really appreciated. I love this shoes so much, such they are like 7k and up for the RD.
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Soxbrother
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Awesome !!!:cool
Did you get them from Sneakerahead as well ?
Did you wear them @ the FACTS convention last weekend ?
spider2465
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I hope this isn't too off topic but I found an article about a crazy design. I don't really like the way the actual shoe looks, but love the concept.
https://www.engadget.com/2016/10/24/vixoles-matrix-shoe-puts-an-active-led-display-on-your-feet/
https://www.engadget.com/2016/10/24/vixoles-matrix-shoe-puts-an-active-led-display-on-your-feet/
Soxbrother
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Welcome to the forum! You should go as true to size as possible with the Nike Mags. The friction caused by loose shoes often causes the wires to fray or get damaged, and eventually will cause the lights to go out. I'm typically a 9-9.5, I got a 9.5 and in about 3 weeks of casual wear, one shoe went out on my completely and the other's battery went dead. Because of the stretchy material, I'd highly recommend a really snug fit. This should make them last a lot longer as there won't be too much moving around when you're walking.
Modding is definitely very possible. jjdelp currently sells the conversion kits for the LED bubbles for 70 a pair. He also does the modding for you at a different price if you're not willing to mod it yourself.
The foggyness on the bubble can easily be helped by applying a clear coat. I would highly suggest getting a matte clear coat to maintain a bit of foggyness and not have too much of a sheen to the LED bubble, however I liked the clarity and gloss coat that I used with some nail polish acrylic.
Another way (I havent quite tried this yet) to mediate the LED bulb issue in pictures as well as videos is to disassemble one of the RED leds (making one less for the bottom). The RED led should show up less on the video and should make it a lot clearer to see in photos and video.
Let me know if you have any additional questions.
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