Nike MAG replicas (V2 and V3 only)

[DragonGalvy]

So do the MAG V2 shoes come with the NIKE strap logo light, the orange back side lights, the bottom of the shoe gel blue lights and the wing logo on the sides?

They do come with the Nike Swoosh (i think that's what you meant 'wing logo'?) and lights in the heel cup and sole side, but the strap is only a glow-in-the-dark paint. Some members here have made new straps to light it up. Unfortunately the wiring is not the best quality and a lot of people have had the lights fail because of that. I don't get to wear mine much and they still light up fine. Perhaps the more you wear them the greater the chance of the wires coming loose inside or something.
Also, make sure you store them in the box when not wearing as the sole and midsole go yellow quickly on exposure to sunlight.
During the day, people often mistake them for the real ones.

 

[Skotbot2099]

V2 is still up on aliexpress I have bought from E-store and they were great and I just got the second pair today from there again they were on sale the day I bought them (exact same shoe) but only $209 with free shipping both boxes mangled but the shoes are great no broke or burnt out LEDs after comiccon and Halloween I will be doing the el panels and strap and a two box mod hopefully cavx starts selling the clear soles cause I don't have the know how for that

 

[cavx]

Good price. Thanks for letting us know.

 

[Fluxcapacitor]

Annisse, I got mine from Karen. It took a long time to get them but her customer service is great. She answers back right away, and is easy to work with. You'll get them eventually.

 

[stprime]

Hi. First time poster, long time lurker. I have been waiting to pull the trigger on a pair for over a year now but every time I get ready I talk myself out of it. I'm scared I either won't receive them or my lights won't work. In my hesitation I am noticing the price is increasing as well.
On a side note, I have purchased a pair of Radii Nobles and I was curious if and where I could maybe find a set af custom ankle straps to wear with them? Any members make them? No words, just solid strap and cup? I think they'd look nice with them. Has anyone seen a pair with a strap? Surely I'm not the only one who's thought or asked. Sorry in advance if so.

 

[cavx]

JUST DO IT! You have buyer's protection from sellers like Karin Chen. She is good to deal with. Email her first to make sure she has stock, then place the order. If the lights don't work, mod them. They will fail in time anyway so at at some point, you will need to replace the electronics.

 

[Fluxcapacitor]

Ok guys, back on electronics topic. I have been struggling to properly light my strap. I have been messing with batteries and inverters and now believe the EL i got just wont go bright enough regardless. So i am looking for a white colored EL that will run off a 3v inverter when cut to the size needed for the logo. In my case about an 1 1/2" by 5/8" tall so very small. Who's got the good source???

 

[cavx]

Not an expert on EL, but what I have heard is that if you test the sheet (say A5), it either won't light or is very dim. You need to cut it down to the size first. Airair has done both 9V and 3V systems will EL and no issues.

 

[stprime]

How many of you wear able to to fix your lights and wires with no previous experience?

 

[Fluxcapacitor]

Mines cut down, just isnt as bright as i know and believe it should be. I have only messed with one sources el though. Rather then waste more money what have others had luck with is what im asking?

 

[cavx]

How many of you wear able to to fix your lights and wires with no previous experience?

I think all of us that ever modded a pair of these shoes fall into that group. We learned as we went along. Jedifyfe made and shared excellent tutorials of the subject which you will find on you tube. Others simply shared their experiences on these forums. The key being - TAKE YOUR TIME.

Mines cut down, just isnt as bright as i know and believe it should be. I have only messed with one sources el though. Rather then waste more money what have others had luck with is what im asking?

There is probably different voltage sensitivity rating on this stuff. I am not sure but it might pay to read up in the other thread (start at Pg 58) to see the parts list needed. If it is not working for you, you may have no other choice other than buying a different brand EL sheet. I would like to think they are all the same, but maybe not.

 

[jordanfyfe]

I already emailed Jedifyfe, but I thought I'd ask on here as well and see what my best bet is. I was visiting Maine at the time I received the Mags, and I am now headed back to Texas where I live this coming Thursday. Well my question is would anyone know if it would be okay for me to take the mags onto a plane? Not to sure if security would grab a hold of them or start ripping through them or something of the sort.

 

[djjeremy]

I've checked mine multiple times and they weren't bothered. Now if you were wearing them... I still doubt it. I'm sure they can tell the difference between light up shoes and something that's a threat.

 

[jordanfyfe]

Thanks for the info!

 

[DragonGalvy]

I've worn my V2's on planes and had no trouble, though this was only Australian airlines, never been on an American airline. Didn't put them in checked luggage though.

 

[cavx]

Same. Wore them on the plane to Sydney over the weekend. On the way down, I removed the batteries, but had them in on the way back home. The scan did pick up metal, but not enough to be of any concern.

 

[Bilbo Muggins]

Sorry to be a pain guys (only just signed up to this forum, very impressed with some of the creative work done on here), I've ordered a pair from Karin and just want to know if there are a few tutorials/videos/photo's regarding the electronics that go into these things along with the EL sheet and lighting, I've already seen the part list and have made notes on that, just need to find a guide regarding the lighting.

I'm not very familiar with electronics but I'm definitely more than willing to mess around and see if I can get them working. :thumbsup

 

[cavx]

Go to THIS thread and then go to page 58 for a shopping list.

 

[Skotbot2099]

Cavx if you don't upgrade just let me know your paypal or google wallet and I'll send you moneys for those clear soles, just pm me

 

[Annisse]

They do come with the Nike Swoosh (i think that's what you meant 'wing logo'?) and lights in the heel cup and sole side, but the strap is only a glow-in-the-dark paint. Some members here have made new straps to light it up. Unfortunately the wiring is not the best quality and a lot of people have had the lights fail because of that. I don't get to wear mine much and they still light up fine. Perhaps the more you wear them the greater the chance of the wires coming loose inside or something.
Also, make sure you store them in the box when not wearing as the sole and midsole go yellow quickly on exposure to sunlight.
During the day, people often mistake them for the real ones.

great thank you!

V2 is still up on aliexpress I have bought from E-store and they were great and I just got the second pair today from there again they were on sale the day I bought them (exact same shoe) but only $209 with free shipping both boxes mangled but the shoes are great no broke or burnt out LEDs after comiccon and Halloween I will be doing the el panels and strap and a two box mod hopefully cavx starts selling the clear soles cause I don't have the know how for that

Ohhhh thanks! that's the best price for the V2 so far. Don't care about a mangled box really as long as the shoes are not damaged. Since I am familiar with working with El Tape and Lite Tape I can design that light up NIKE strap logo no problem. Just use a 12v car battery behind each shoe. Done.