cavx
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How strong is the bond and what did you use for this?
NIKE MAG Knockoffs
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How strong is the bond and what did you use for this?
Apparently it's a Loctite product called "Flexible Bond". I couldn't find this exact product but the staff at the store over here (in Tokyo) told me that this other product was EXACTLY the same.
I was pleased by how easy the toe-slimming was. I actually wore my MP's to Disneyland yesterday and the shoes were fine. No separation around the toe area and there was surprisingly very little wearing of the green paint flecks on the bottom of the soles. And damn comfortable to wear while waiting in those lines. One of the most comfortable pair of shoes i've worn.
Has anyone else worn their shoes out and about?
cavx
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Cool, thanks. I'll ask for it at my local Locktite supplier.
On the times when I have squeezed into mine, yes they are well built and very comfortable.
K-MAGs yes, MP shoes no.
They breathe really well, too.
cavx
Master Member
Really? The MPs? I found my feet were really hot after about 20 mins.
Hmm. Maybe because mine have no toe cap. I was so thankful for them yesterday in the park. I had dry feet at the end of the day (^_^)
airair
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Yeah, the reason the official 2011 mags look off is that they have made the shoe a bit more stiffer.
the original movie shoe looks more softer and fabric looks nicer.
Thats why i'm trying to rip the kmags uppers off, and just form some new ones with foam and fabric on top.
Since the original kmag uppers are just thin foam glued to leatherette, i think it should be possible to make a nice comfortable shoe to wear.
the hard part is the putting it together.:confused
the original movie shoe looks more softer and fabric looks nicer.
Thats why i'm trying to rip the kmags uppers off, and just form some new ones with foam and fabric on top.
Since the original kmag uppers are just thin foam glued to leatherette, i think it should be possible to make a nice comfortable shoe to wear.
the hard part is the putting it together.:confused
Yep. Give me floppy Mags with toes poking through the uppers any day of the week.
cavx
Master Member
Can't ask for more than that
Yep. No "Drying mode on...shoes dry. Beeeep" in these puppies.
airair
Sr Member
for those that have the mark poon shoes. whats the cloth that he used on it? is it just standard cotton?
im toying with whether to do the tongue and upper white ankle piece in faux leatherrette or a softer cloth.
thing is, once ive made 1 shoe, I should be able to make others more easily.
im toying with whether to do the tongue and upper white ankle piece in faux leatherrette or a softer cloth.
thing is, once ive made 1 shoe, I should be able to make others more easily.
It's a kind of lycra, I think.
cavx
Master Member
Again, it is about testing a small patch first. The water based paint I used on my MPs for the (over sized) dots set hard once dried and does not scrape off. Maybe this is all you need.
I was thinking about a polyester resin that (from previous experience) sets hard and will remain flexible. When I have used this in the past, right before the end of pot life, I have been able to get a stippled finish using a small wool roller (that has to be thrown out after).
I am in the process of making new Ankle Buckles and Heel Cups that will work with both the K-MAG and MP shoes.
I don't like the foam Ankle Buckle on the MPs (mine broke during my first test wear :rolleyes) and think the Heel Cup is too small.
Here is a sample of one of the Ankle Buckles.
Production units will of course be in white.
I was thinking about a polyester resin that (from previous experience) sets hard and will remain flexible. When I have used this in the past, right before the end of pot life, I have been able to get a stippled finish using a small wool roller (that has to be thrown out after).
I am in the process of making new Ankle Buckles and Heel Cups that will work with both the K-MAG and MP shoes.
I don't like the foam Ankle Buckle on the MPs (mine broke during my first test wear :rolleyes) and think the Heel Cup is too small.
Here is a sample of one of the Ankle Buckles.
Production units will of course be in white.
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Probably was
Keeping an eye on this.
