who rocks the dunks

slaydit · Posted: Mar 20, 2004 2:22 pm Post subject: who rocks the dunks

does anyone here rock nike dunks? just wanted to know because nike is making a huge jump into the skate industry and its dope. holla.

DRAGON88 · Posted: Mar 20, 2004 2:34 pm Post subject: NIKE SUCKS!

Maestro · Posted: Mar 20, 2004 3:18 pm Post subject:

I refuse to buy Nike shoes - they may skate well but they look like stuff and I will not support them - at least in their skate endeavors.

criminally_minded · Posted: Mar 22, 2004 4:47 pm Post subject:

Nike can suck the poo poo out of my bum bum.

Elevation · Posted: Mar 23, 2004 4:39 pm Post subject:

i agree, nike should stay in the jock category of sports. though they have some sick riders who rip for them (reese forbes, chet childress, and they just got Paul Rodriguez, what a joke!) oh well those guys probably have about 14 million dollar shoe contracts now.

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criminally_minded · Posted: Mar 25, 2004 6:33 pm Post subject:

You got me.

azwakeboarder · Outlaw Joined: 08 Nov 2003 Posts: 114 City: phoenix

any of you wear dc shoes cuz if you do ur suporting nike cuz they own dc

Elevation · Posted: Mar 27, 2004 9:47 pm Post subject:

are you serious? where did u find that out, id like to see some background info on that one. Never worn DC but thats surprising

Face-Plant · Addict Joined: 03 Mar 2003 Posts: 703 City: Riverview

Haven't heard that yet but it wouldnt be suprising, I liked DC back in the day (like 4 or 5 years ago) but those days are over.

dumassonwheels89 · Posted: Apr 11, 2004 1:25 pm Post subject:

Yea DC's were coolf or awhile but they got old fast. What are y'all wearing now? I've been wearing some old Etnies but they are comfortbale so idc.

Fredrick Eisenhauer · Posted: Apr 12, 2004 5:02 pm Post subject:

I have Globe Crenshaws, but I might get some vans next. My mate has a pair and they have lasted him ages. I do skate more then him though.

numbfoot · Posted: May 14, 2004 7:15 pm Post subject:

I've got a pair of globes and a pair of DC's. I still like DCs.

Elevation · Posted: May 16, 2004 1:18 pm Post subject:

i rocked some etnies, then i bought some Adio Kenny andersons- they are so nice the feel is awesome and i love the toe cap for flip tricks. i think im gonna buy some emericas next

canadian_wakeboarder · Outlaw Joined: 08 Apr 2003 Posts: 171 City: Dirty 'shwa

So let me get this straight. some of u don't wanna buy nikes cuz there nikes? as far as i know they aren't crap i've tried them on and they feel good. thats almost as sad as the hyperlite scenario. but oh well to each his own.

later

Elevation · Posted: May 31, 2004 3:19 pm Post subject:

i agree, ive never tried them but its just so weird. its like a sportswear company like wilson coming into the industry and starting to make wakeboards

slaydit · Posted: Jun 06, 2004 12:28 pm Post subject:

its wierd, but, too many people judge a company by its cover. What if wilson came out with really good shiz for wakeboarding? most likely people would start buyin.

Nike has been in the shoe industry longer then anyone. trust me, they know what theyre making.

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Tarcisius · Newbie Joined: 02 Jun 2004 Posts: 10

Some people still like to forward their cash to companies that deserve support Laughing

Elevation · Posted: Jun 16, 2004 9:43 am Post subject:

word to that. nike is already like a multi billion dollar company why dont we support smaller, rider driven companies instead

DRAGON88 · Posted: Jun 17, 2004 9:52 pm Post subject:

Oh yes, why should people hate Nike I mean their hands are so clean... Rolling Eyes

Get real, I will continue to choose and support companies that support the sports not exploit them for a quick buck.

Also I disagree they just "got into" the skate industry my friend. that’s like saying "Bayliners have been making boats for decades, they know what their doing especially when it comes to wakeboarding boats" Skate shoe companies have been making shoes specifically for skateboarding for years too un like Nike, who’s shoes might I add aren’t even durable (every pair I've ever owned have fallen apart)

As far as not liking Nike being like Hyperlite, not exactly, at least Hyperlite sponsors the PWT and MANY MANY riders. See Nike sponsoring any skating events? Neither have I.

Habersham · Outlaw Joined: 30 Jul 2003 Posts: 209

Nike makes some of the most durable shoes DRAGON88 so I am guessing you have never used them.

DRAGON88 · Posted: Jun 23, 2004 9:49 pm Post subject:

Acctually I have had a few pairs of Nike's they were 80$ shoes that started falling apart in a matter of months, a friend of mine also baught some nike "hiking" (rugged agressive tread) and they fell apart the first time he hiked in 'em. So he took them back and got another pair, they too fell apart. So yes acctually I have owned a pair or two of nikes and dont intend on buying another pair...

wakeboarder_dude22 · Soul Rider Joined: 28 Mar 2003 Posts: 409 City: Australia

Skateboarding fashion is so popular now, I think Nike are just trying to increase their profits.

wakeboarder_dude22 · Soul Rider Joined: 28 Mar 2003 Posts: 409 City: Australia

Skateboarding fashion is so popular now, I think Nike are just trying to increase their profits by exploiting the industry.

Fredrick Eisenhauer · Posted: Jun 25, 2004 6:40 am Post subject:

Isn't every company looking for a way to increase there profits?

Elevation · Posted: Jun 25, 2004 8:36 am Post subject:

yea but i think he means they are trying to make more money by coming into the skating industry, not purely for good skating

wakeboarder_dude22 · Soul Rider Joined: 28 Mar 2003 Posts: 409 City: Australia

Yea, sorry about the double post. What I mean is that Nike probably doesn't really care about skateboarding, they're just trying to expand the company. Meanwhile there are all these small companies staying true to the sport but not being able to grow.

Fredrick Eisenhauer · Posted: Jun 26, 2004 4:54 am Post subject:

When it comes down to it, a company would always be looking to increase there profits, no matter what.

numbfoot · Posted: Jun 26, 2004 11:59 am Post subject:

If you guys think skating in Nikes is cool, then I'm guessing u think all those "skateboarding" shirts (the ones at JC Pennies) and the "skate" shoes at Payless are cool too. I agree that it would be nice to support the smaller skate companies, but it's not like there's much you can do about it because a lot of people like the shoes that the bigger companies make. IMO all skate shoes are way over priced tho.

I wear DC's cuz they're decently priced, durable, and IMO they look good. I liked my globes too, but all of their shoes are too expensive for my liking.

Oh, and I don't really know why, but I hate the look most of Vans these days. I have some friends I want do just deck cuz they have vans and they don't skate.

Habersham · Outlaw Joined: 30 Jul 2003 Posts: 209

Numbfoot you are just dumb, you are ripping on Nike but supporting DC? Hahaha you can buy DC's at discount stores, same thing as nike running shoes. At least with Nike you can't buy Nike skateboarding shoes at your local discount store or major sports store. Nike only sells their shoes to actual skateboard stores. Get a clue dumbfoot.

Fredrick Eisenhauer · Posted: Jun 27, 2004 6:01 am Post subject:

Yeah, DC isn't exactly a small company, nor are Globe or Etnies just to name a few. If you want to support those smaller companies why don't you do it? And Globe are hardly over priced, I payed $100 for my current ones.
And who cares if your freinds have skate shoes and don't skate? Its not like you've never bought a surf shirt or something like that. Your friends are supporting the industry, the same thing your talking about doing.

wakeboarder_360 · Posted: Jun 27, 2004 6:36 am Post subject:

As long as Nike doesn't make wakeskate shoes I'm fine with it. People will buy what they want, the only thing that bugs me with Nike is thier sweatshops. personally I will but whatever works and is cheap. My last shoes I only paid $40 Laughing

RUSSIAN · Posted: Jun 27, 2004 9:12 pm Post subject:

where to start, head hurts from the ignorance spewed on this thread:roll:

first off, Nike has been trying to break the skate market for about 10 years now, and has failed.
DC shoes, Although big and mainstream, has atleast stayed true to their roots, Which is SKATEBOARDING.
Globe/Dwindle is now pressing boards in china, profit margins are more important then quality.
And yes all shoes are made overseas, BUT we can atleast still support companies who choose to press decks in the U.S.A, with canadian wood Twisted Evil

numbfoot · Posted: Jul 06, 2004 7:27 pm Post subject: