Nike MAG replicas (V2 and V3 only)
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Kevzie
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Ah I see. Not sure I'd be wearing them much after the initial try on so hopefully the would be OK.
Still very much want to get a pair. Just the money I Gotta sort out. Shame they don't offer it in instalments
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shoxxo
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Like @Jedifyfe asked about, I too have not received my EL, but I fully trust @davidjones888 will come through when they are available.
I would also love the chance at buying complete soles, UV stable sole sections, buckles, you name the part and I am down. I am interested in damaged/defective shoes, and let David know that I would be a buyer of any defective size US13's. I hope he takes me up on that offer, and makes other parts available.
As for a pair to wear during the day, I am roughly 10 days into mine and offer the following observations. EL's and LED's work like a charm. Even inside, in a well lit room, the lights are not worth turning on. At night or in an indirect light environment, the lights are slamming good! Make no mistake, I love these Mags, and I am forever grateful to David's team for the chance to own them!!
I had a touch of the left shoe's inside "rand" (the vertical part of the sole) come unglued at the toe box. The separation was very limited, and occurred at the toe box crease line; basically, the shoe was bending while walking and there was insufficient glue to maintain the adhesion to the upper cloth part of the shoe. I first added some loctite superglue, I believe it was the blue control gel. Some of the superglue was drawn up into the grey cloth of the upper, looking not all that different than the minor glue spots on some pictures. I was mindful of the glue seeping when I applied it and so the glue didn't move up so far as to create a real problem. It cannot be seen during practical wear, studying in a display case would be a different story.
The superglue did not last and the sole separated shortly thereafter. I considered using some Aquaseal I had left over from fixing some fishing waders, and decided to error on the side of caution and bought some McNett Freesole (https://www.mcnett.com/gearaid/freesole#10410). I followed their instructions (https://www.mcnett.com/gearaid/blog/re-bonding-boot-rands) using chopsticks and some other shoe laces to clamp the sole and upper while allowing the Freesole to cure. It is hard to say for certain if the Freesole did not seep up as I believe I was over the top cautious to only apply the needed amount. Part of me believes the Freesole did not seep at all. If my suspicion is correct, then Freesole will make an absolute ideal bonding solution as it is flexible, waterproof, strong, and will not bleed into the upper an make glue spots. As for durability, one application of Freesole is to literally rebuild sections of the soles on hiking boots, inclusive of pressing rocks into the adhesive for traction tread (they say you can leave the rocks or pick them out).
Long story short, I am wearing the hell out of these and have little concern for their durability past what could be fixed through simple solutions.
ps - I had people take their picture with me the first night out. :lol
spider2465
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Kevzie
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Those are cool mags. What versions are they? I see one is same as mine, the HC Mags
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shoxxo
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You are correct. Thanks dude.
Dextork
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RVLF , 001FAB , OUTATIME1978 , EmmaInCandyland
News about the V3 version without lights?
Contacted David yesterday about the version without lights. Here is his response:
Don't know how to interpret it. Does he mean that they are not shure now to release them? And that they already have them and could sell them?
What does he mean by that?
News about the V3 version without lights?
Contacted David yesterday about the version without lights. Here is his response:
Don't know how to interpret it. Does he mean that they are not shure now to release them? And that they already have them and could sell them?
What does he mean by that?
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MrSouthpaw
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Add one more for a no-light. Also I'd like lowers as a unit or kit so I can put my own upper on it. Actually, I wouldn't mind being able to buy the ankle buckle and heel cup as well.
RVLF
Sr Member
hmmm... don't know what he mean by that. Maybe they're thinking about i but I guess they want to sell a lot of V3 for 500+$ before thinking of doing any modifications.
But this Non electonical version wouldn't have to be modified if they just forget to place the EL and the LEDs in (and the battery pack)
Even a Version without the entire Strap would be GOOD for me - I'll add the Cavx buckle (wich is more movie accurate) and a GITD strap.
davidjones888 : there is lot of people interested in this non electrical version and this mean less custmer services, less human labour, less shoe return for deficient electronics, less custom fee problems and more money...
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cavx
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That is pretty cool.
Any chance I can see the other side of 2016 and 2011 shoes side by side please?
DragonGalvy
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Yep, I'd be in for a couple pairs of no electronics versions. Just because I've always loved the shape of the shoe ever since the movie and the V3s have it best. (even though I did get just about every other version than the RD over the years)
cavx
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Whilst not accurate, they were very well made (tough wearing) and very comfortable. And for the price, fantastic value for money.
cavx
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Na, they are PVC, so I would not be keen on wearing them 2nd hand.
Do you guys think they are waiting for Nike to release their new power lace running shoes to get a pair and reverse engineer them to use on their new MAGs?
