I never liked Nike running shoes, football shoes, or cross trainers to begin with. I started wearing
New Balance in the early 80's and never looked back.
In fact, after some careful testing and evaluation by Physical Therapists and Athletic Orthopedic Doctors,
The Coast Guard started issuing New Balance Cross-trainers to initial entry members - recruits cadets,
and officer candidates.
With this Kaepernick deal, I will never buy shirts, sweats or shorts made by Nike. (I do not have any
to begin with. This just seals that for me.)
I have lost my mind. If found, please give it a snack and return it?
"I won't be wronged. I won't be insulted. I won't be laid a hand on. I don't do these things to other people, and I require the same of others"...John Wayne in "The Shootist"
A Deplorable!
I wear New Balance now. I like Brooks as well with the one caveat that their soles do not last long at all. I've worn out enough of them to know it isn't a fluke. For $120 - 180, I expect more than 4-6 months. Not like I run marathons in them.
The New Balance running shoes last, are Made in the US, and Most importantly, I can walk in them. It was touch and go on that score when I first got out of the hospital. I do not like NB cross trainers. At all. Not in any guise over the years. They're like an after thought to a company that makes its money on other styles.
“When bad men combine, the good must associate; else they will fall, one by one, an unpitied sacrifice in a contemptible struggle.” Edumnd Burke
I wear combat boots.
Nike’s online sales jumped 31% after company unveiled Kaepernick campaign, data show
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/ni...ign-2018-09-07
But, take note. NIKE will never honestly mention how many of those NIKE's were stolen, but counted as profit by the retailers to cover Insurance Loss?
Food for thought...if you are capable petey...https://qz.com/554784/1200-people-ar...over-sneakers/
I love to make Liberals Cry, and Whine.
So, this is for them.
GOD BLESS AMERICA - IN GOD WE TRUST !
Everyone's aware there are sell-outs in this country. It's why there's even a controversy to begin with.
Flash in the pan purchases based on emotional, knee jerk reactions won't cover the loss of long-term, brand-loyal customers. Your foaming at the mouth $200 one-time purchase now won't cover losing 2 new pair of sneaks, minimum, twice a year for YEARS.
Last edited by Gunny; 09-07-2018 at 07:18 PM.
“When bad men combine, the good must associate; else they will fall, one by one, an unpitied sacrifice in a contemptible struggle.” Edumnd Burke
One, I didn't start the thread. Please address THAT concern to the person who did so can own whatever piece of your ass might be left.
Two, I doubt Nike will tank. I doubt the NFL will tank. Both are irrelevant to MY right to refuse to do business with whoever I deem unworthy of such. You're all about that unamerican POS, Colin Cancer, but no one else's Right to same exact freedom you wish to bestow upon him above all others. I don't support unamerican, unpatriotic people nor their organizations with as much as one thin dime. That of course is MY personal choice and Right, so ...
piss off, huh?
“When bad men combine, the good must associate; else they will fall, one by one, an unpitied sacrifice in a contemptible struggle.” Edumnd Burke
I love to make Liberals Cry, and Whine.
So, this is for them.
GOD BLESS AMERICA - IN GOD WE TRUST !
I don't have any "issue" combat boots. I have a pair of Red Wing 8" boots that are the equivalent. Those "issue" boots went a long way in destroying my ankles. I HATED those left over, Vietnam-issue boots with a passion.
Those look like Corcorans. We weren't allowed to wear those. Until the mid-90s in the Marines, you could wear ONLY Marine Corps issue boots. Soon as they changed THAT dumbass rule I was sporting a pair of Danners .
“When bad men combine, the good must associate; else they will fall, one by one, an unpitied sacrifice in a contemptible struggle.” Edumnd Burke