I have an idea with what's been happening in regards to the extra charges. The site lists the shoes as normally $629, but they are $599 for a 30 day special. Well, it has definitely been more than 30 days since I found out about the shoes. Maybe they forgot to update the website? Probably not, but who knows? Actually, now that I think about it, the first reports of additional charges started about 30 days after the shoes went up....$627.23 total. I could quibble about the extra $27, but I don't see a point after already spending $600. Paid by credit card, no secondary charges or other suspicious activity so far.
My booklet's band was messed up too here is a fixed one I made because I have issues lol.
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So here's mine. Overall, I'm very pleased. Are they perfect? No, but I don't expect them to be either. Yeah, they have some of the same issues others are reporting: the box wasn't mint, the paper band wasn't done right, the ELs are dimmer, and there's a crease on one side by the swoosh. But for what they are, I think they're fantastic. I certainly couldn't do better myself.
One of your shots reminded me of a picture I have in my references folder of a pair of side 8 RDs. The angle's not perfect (you've got more lens distortion from shooting closer) but it's DAMN close.
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...I know these are size 8s because at one point, as I would get pictures from auctions, I would file them under their size to suss out differences in the sizes. MAN! I've wasted a lot of energy thinking about these shoes. haha
-Nick
Looks like your paper band had the same issues as mine.
Shoot, I didn't even get the booklet.
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My size 12 are still doing really well. Though Iv only wore them around the house a few times. I think if you get a pair for display only you'll be fine but if you plan on beating them up expect problems.
maybe western unioners get slower shipping?