cavx
Master Member
Does your device have a HDR mode? Turn it on but also use a stand and the timer. You may be able to extend the exposure. Just looking at the image, and the difference is pretty significant. Why did you go up a full size?
Official V3 Nike MAG Replica Thread - V3 Discussion Thread
- Thread starter cavx
- Start date
Does your device have a HDR mode? Turn it on but also use a stand and the timer. You may be able to extend the exposure. Just looking at the image, and the difference is pretty significant. Why did you go up a full size?
Beware with www.sneakeraheads.com!
I have bought a pair of Nike Air mag and Air Force size 13 from this website. In the beginning the customer service lady was being very attentive and helpful; she confirmed she had both pair of shoes on size 13, so I went ahead with the order and sent the transfer. Two days after she contacts me to say that they doesn't have the Air Mag on size 13 (this is after she already confirmed that she had them) so I ask her for a refund and now she is not replying to any of my messages anymore. I don't recommend this website to anyone, I did get one of the pairs, but that's after I had to chase her to get them sent, as I said before, once you send the transfer, she takes days to reply or to answer enquieries, and she doesn't answer the phone either
I have bought a pair of Nike Air mag and Air Force size 13 from this website. In the beginning the customer service lady was being very attentive and helpful; she confirmed she had both pair of shoes on size 13, so I went ahead with the order and sent the transfer. Two days after she contacts me to say that they doesn't have the Air Mag on size 13 (this is after she already confirmed that she had them) so I ask her for a refund and now she is not replying to any of my messages anymore. I don't recommend this website to anyone, I did get one of the pairs, but that's after I had to chase her to get them sent, as I said before, once you send the transfer, she takes days to reply or to answer enquieries, and she doesn't answer the phone either
cavx
Master Member
The URL was changed from dot COM to dot RU last year. There is also a doggy Instagram account listed as sneakerahead where David's IG is sneakergost.
Yeah the joys of buying direct out of China from unknown sellers.
I have listed the proper details in Post #1 of this thread along with the discount code. I wish people would actually read from the beginning if they are new here.
DragonGalvy
Sr Member
I'll keep playing around with it and see if I can find my old CANON digital camera and try that instead. As for the sizing, my originally purchased size was 10, and the second pair were 9.5's - a little snug but still OK (though I haven't worn those outside the house) so I thought I'd try 10.5s and have both the grey insoles and the special blue ones I've previously mentioned in the other thread (if I needed to). Just test fitting, 10.5 seem good.
DragonGalvy
Sr Member
I think everyone here worried they might pay money and not receive the V3 MAGs when they first appeared. Another member (not me, can't remember who) took the plunge and bought the first pair, and let everyone here know that the site www.sneakerahead.ru (back then it was .com) will actually send you the shoes. I think everyone else here followed suit and has bought theirs from them, because we know they will send.
I even had a long-running email conversation with them when the shipping company EMS lost a pair I ordered. sneakerahead.ru had to get another pair and tried to send again using DHL. They arrived in good condition and quickly after they shipped. The delay was for the site staff to get the shoes from the factory, but every time I asked for an update, they responded.
Sorry to hear it seems like you found a bad deal.
DragonGalvy
Sr Member
I had more luck capturing the difference in the appearance of the LEDs in the updated version vs the original version. The green is much more obvious, as the photos show. It still comes across better in real life, but these pics from a proper digital camera show it much better.
DragonGalvy
Sr Member
I think the EL is the same, it always looked paler on the originals as the LEDs sort of drown it out. More balanced lighting overall now, I would say.
I haven't de-fogged my ankle bubble yet, no time to look for matte clear paint yet. On the first 2 pairs I either used gloss or satin and don't need them QUITE so clear. A slight fog would be fine.
I think the colour of the fabric is very slightly different too, can anyone else here with multiple pairs confirm any variation in the colour? Only a very slight difference.
I haven't de-fogged my ankle bubble yet, no time to look for matte clear paint yet. On the first 2 pairs I either used gloss or satin and don't need them QUITE so clear. A slight fog would be fine.
I think the colour of the fabric is very slightly different too, can anyone else here with multiple pairs confirm any variation in the colour? Only a very slight difference.
cavx
Master Member
I wore my MAGs into the city today to attend a live radio interview on STAR WARS (May the 4th) Day and there was a radio personality from another station there who was a part of the panel I was on. Then he saw my shoes and I wish I had my camera on video at that exact moment. It almost played out like those credit card adds.
MAG shoes - $650AUD
Celebrity geek out moment - priceless!
MAG shoes - $650AUD
Celebrity geek out moment - priceless!
shoxxo
Active Member
The updated lights look much better. What was the number of these updated pair, 0321 or something different? Thanks.
DragonGalvy
Sr Member
The updated pair I received still had the .....321 numbering on the little metal barcode - is it anywhere else and I've missed it?
cavx
Master Member
The strap on the booklet should have the number as well. If there is a number change, I would say that is where it will be done as it is easier to change printing on paper than metal.
NickyMabbs
Well-Known Member
Here's a couple of questions for all you V3 owners as cavx's post got me thinking...
Do any of you feel embarrassed or self-conscious wearing your Mags in public due to the fact that they are essentially a counterfeit product?
I'm quite happy wearing mine to a convention or other such event, however I would not wear them in everyday life, purely due to the fact that I'd likely be called out on them whilst wandering around central London as there are plenty of knowledgeable sneaker-heads. I also view them on the same level as a counterfeit Rolex or other high value item. I'd rather wear a cheaper option not claiming to be something else, not to mention that I'm not brave enough or crazy enough to wear my legitimate Mags as I consider them to be a 'grail' piece.
This leads me to... How many of you HONESTLY admit they are replicas when asked by those less knowledgeable & what sort of questions are you asked when approached & how do you respond?
Do any of you feel embarrassed or self-conscious wearing your Mags in public due to the fact that they are essentially a counterfeit product?
I'm quite happy wearing mine to a convention or other such event, however I would not wear them in everyday life, purely due to the fact that I'd likely be called out on them whilst wandering around central London as there are plenty of knowledgeable sneaker-heads. I also view them on the same level as a counterfeit Rolex or other high value item. I'd rather wear a cheaper option not claiming to be something else, not to mention that I'm not brave enough or crazy enough to wear my legitimate Mags as I consider them to be a 'grail' piece.
This leads me to... How many of you HONESTLY admit they are replicas when asked by those less knowledgeable & what sort of questions are you asked when approached & how do you respond?
Last edited by a moderator:
NickyMabbs I don't feel self conscious about being called out for wearing replica Mags since there are a TON of reputable sneakerheads that either own these or wear them. Along with that there is the fact that these cost $500-$600. Not cheap knockoffs. Also, you own the real ones, so it's totally fine to say that these are the accurate replicas but you have the real Mags at home.
Now, what I tell people are two things: If I know they are a sneakerhead, I will tell them they are replicas. If they don't know, then I just tell them that they are the 2011's (the only reason is because I used to tell everyone they are replicas but then they want to know the website, how much, why are they so much, how do they get them for their kids, return policies, China safety issues, scammers, etc..) That conversation is over when I just tell them they were limited auction pairs...
What I feel self conscious about is when people think they are real and stare at you or take photos from across the room...That makes me feel uneasy.
Now, what I tell people are two things: If I know they are a sneakerhead, I will tell them they are replicas. If they don't know, then I just tell them that they are the 2011's (the only reason is because I used to tell everyone they are replicas but then they want to know the website, how much, why are they so much, how do they get them for their kids, return policies, China safety issues, scammers, etc..) That conversation is over when I just tell them they were limited auction pairs...
What I feel self conscious about is when people think they are real and stare at you or take photos from across the room...That makes me feel uneasy.
Last edited by a moderator:
NickyMabbs
Well-Known Member
Jedifyfe Ahhhhh, that's very interesting & I can totally understand that the moment you mention they are replicas, an assault of questioning begins. Not what you want or have time for in everyday life.
As you mention the attention makes you feel uneasy, out of interest, have you ever felt threatened while wearing them? Obviously I know you're a big guy so hopefully that would put the majority of potential opportunists on the back foot, but being robbed for sneakers happens quite often in certain parts of London & I presume it's probably the equivalent in LA. Do you feel like you're putting yourself at the top of the hit-list by wearing replicas of the most expensive & most recognisable shoes in the world?
As you mention the attention makes you feel uneasy, out of interest, have you ever felt threatened while wearing them? Obviously I know you're a big guy so hopefully that would put the majority of potential opportunists on the back foot, but being robbed for sneakers happens quite often in certain parts of London & I presume it's probably the equivalent in LA. Do you feel like you're putting yourself at the top of the hit-list by wearing replicas of the most expensive & most recognisable shoes in the world?
Last edited by a moderator:
NickyMabbs I've never felt threatened but I have felt uneasy when some people are staring at them. Usually you can gauge the stare. I definitely keep my peripheral vision heightened while wearing them. Both for good stares and potential issues. I don't often wear them nor would I wear them in bad areas but I always keep a look out. More often, I will get people wanting to shake my hand for "wearing these out" and that they have "never seen these in person".
Last edited by a moderator:
DragonGalvy
Sr Member
NickyMabbs I've often worn mine out, and the only comments I've got are the people saying they're very cool (even people who don't know they're the BTTF2 shoes, strangely) and questions if they're real, which I always say they're a replica, if I had the real ones I'd probably never wear them either. Jokingly say "yeah, didn't have a spare $10k just lying around to get the real ones so I got these instead" kind of thing.
If they want to know where I got them from, I say something like 'they're a special import' and just give them the sneakerahead website and they can go look for themselves. As Jedifyfe said, they're not a cheap shabby-looking replica (unlike the HC ones) so that will probably make most people decide not to get them when they do their research. Nobody I've ever spoken to has had anything bad to say about them, but only once (at SupaNova last year) did someone actually call them the V3's (they had a ghostbusters costume) - everyone else seems to think they're the real ones. Maybe Melbourne's a bit more laid back about sneakers.
If they want to know where I got them from, I say something like 'they're a special import' and just give them the sneakerahead website and they can go look for themselves. As Jedifyfe said, they're not a cheap shabby-looking replica (unlike the HC ones) so that will probably make most people decide not to get them when they do their research. Nobody I've ever spoken to has had anything bad to say about them, but only once (at SupaNova last year) did someone actually call them the V3's (they had a ghostbusters costume) - everyone else seems to think they're the real ones. Maybe Melbourne's a bit more laid back about sneakers.
Last edited by a moderator:
cavx
Master Member
So when the radio celeb had his little geek out moment, I told right then, these are not the real shoe. These are the latest Chinese copy. And then told him how much they cost me Vs what a real pair is worth. All he really knew was that real MAGs are super expensive.
I wear mine because they are comfortable. I'm yet to meet face to face, anyone that can tell these are fake from just looking at them. So far, everyone that has seen these is excited to actually see a pair of MAGs on feet.
No-one has ever been as ass and yelled "hey bro, your shoes aren't real". And sorry, that is what I think of those so called "sneaker heads" that do that in videos. Grand standing for their own self importance because a pair of MAGs (real or fake) is getting more attention than they are at that moment.
Last edited by a moderator:
shoxxo
Active Member
As you know Nick, I'm as obsessed with these shoes as you are; I sold my real Mags a few months ago, but I have already picked up another real pair as there isn't nothing quite as good as the real deal, no matter how good the replicas get (plus the price was way too good to turn down, I was lucky). I am the same, I'd happily wear the V3 at a convention or a party/dress-up, otherwise I treat these nearly (but not quite) as delicate as real mags, I don't want the lights to fail, and I don't think I'd have the patience or careful-hand to pull them apart to fix them. Also, I think the normal person won't initially think they are fake, but most sneaker heads will call them out, but they are an expensive shoe in their own-right; if I did wear them and someone asks if they are real, I'd happily tell them they are rip-offs, they are still impressive. But you'd never catch me (knowingly) wearing fake kicks otherwise.
Last edited by a moderator:
Similar threads
