Under The Palms

akamedaniel wrote:I disregard Colletes & Solebox's simply because the materials are simple (just straight canvas). The models are pretty simple other than the limited numbers. The Civilist at least had some quality materials of course that goes without saying being a Syndicate release.

The Solebox O.S isn't simply canvas it's kind of woven material.

akamedaniel wrote:If the $400 price tag is based on limited numbers than the Civilist Chukka Lows should be ahead of the game at 98 pairs, not to mention being a Germany exclusive and the fact you had to wire the $ to the fucking store. Just sayn..

LoL, rarity alone can't justify a high price. Who else here has the Mainland Chukka Low? It's an obnoxious shoe, and limited as well, and it's probably not worth much at all!

And yeah, those Solebox's were a grail of mine for a few years, until I met Erwin, and he sold me his NDS ones, to pick up those DS ones you see right above here. That shoe was steadily getting above $250 like 3-4 years ago, and who knows it's actual value these days. My very first eBay saves search was for "Solebox Old Skool" and I still keep it there today, and it only pops up with people using it as keywords.

Maybe the color, pattern, or material keeps certain models at a certain price level, like the Civilist Chukka Low. You never know. That's why I list every single detail of the Blends Sk8-Hi Zip LX. They somehow were able to check off every single thing that most Vans collectors could ever ask for on a special project shoe, and it came out right. Sneaker shop collab (Blends), Material (black premium leather), Shoe model (Sk8-Hi Zip LX), Group (Vault), Design (unique, first of it's kind, bad ass bones jazz stripe). The planets aligned on this one for sure.

Well I agree with you Daniel, the Civilist is up there at value in my eyes.. But at the end of the day it's a Chukka Low. I'd top out at $300 for those I think.
Solebox and colletes don't really hit those price ranges because they aren't hyped. A shoe for a collector, not a reseller.

@Guam Yeah some of us have some sought after goodies, we'd all be wise to hold on to them.

SIZE 8 Vans Sk8 Hi "Rad", used condition, BIN $60 shipped (Don't see these often AT ALL so don't sleep!)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/190782182204?ss ... 1423.l2649

Max Schaaf black Motorcycle grip's new, currently at $26
http://www.ebay.com/itm/281083085330?ss ... 1423.l2649

SIZE 12 Syndicate perforated Half Cabs, worn a few times, BIN $51 shipped (or bid)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/321095129933?ss ... 1423.l2649

SIZE 9.5 Syndicate Ave/Dill Sk8 Lo's, lightly used condition, BIN $87 shipped!!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/111038384387?ss ... 1423.l2649

NDS sz11 Syndicate x Luke Meier Zero Lo "S" Golden Brown (BIN $115 shipped obo if you call in to the shop)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vans-old-skool- ... 51aa4bdb1e

DS sz10.5 Vans Golf shoes "checkers" (watch this one!)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vans-Mens-Golf- ... 1e78c58829

DS sz8 FittedHI "Kala" Era Pro (BIN $105 + $19 shipping. Lowered his prices a lil')
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Fitted-Hawa ... 3a7fab055a

NDS sz10.5 Vintage Vans "Mike Carroll" Half Cab 2's. Why wouldn't he show the tongues?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Vans-Ha ... 1e78c158ba

DJGuamstyles wrote:

akamedaniel wrote:If the $400 price tag is based on limited numbers than the Civilist Chukka Lows should be ahead of the game at 98 pairs, not to mention being a Germany exclusive and the fact you had to wire the $ to the fucking store. Just sayn..

LoL, rarity alone can't justify a high price. Who else here has the Mainland Chukka Low? It's an obnoxious shoe, and limited as well, and it's probably not worth much at all!

Fucking Ugly Ass Mainland Chukka Low killing my argument..
I just don't think the Blends Sk8-Hi should be put on a pedestal. Sure I agree its Unique and Limited and the Materials are on point, but honeslty its just another Black leather Vault Sk8-Hi, and how many times have we seen that combination? Waaaay too many times. I know it has the Zip & the Bone wave, but for me its not enough to price it anywhere near $400.

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The Blends are a lot like the Civilist. Hit and Miss with everyone. If it was an Old Skool or a Sk8 Lo, would you have different feelings toward the release?

Let's face it an european collabo will never be as popular/pricey as a US collabo. Whatever the model is ,imo.

i wish i had the blends.
but i wish i had the jessee notch back more.
and the district ballistics i heard the # was 200? very easy to cop on release day.
the simpsons release were 100 per shoe i have the taka and todd james again bought them for retail.
how much do the kaws actually sell for?
why is the new order sk8-hi harder to get a hold of then the campbells sk8-hi?
its crazy.
no rhyme or reason

Worn once sz9 Supreme PCL Sk8-Hi's (BIN $140 shipped)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vans-x-Supreme- ... 4ac2cd6a15

SK8 HI Chair

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coarse-vans-sk8 ... 51a967713b

^ oh shoot!

MF HectoOR wrote:^ oh shoot!

+1 Way to expensive though!

mrbeetee wrote:SK8 HI Chair

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Coarse-vans-sk8 ... 51a967713b

damn Id wrap them in suede and canvas.

About to make my self some wtap chairs

DS sz13 In4mation Chukka Low "Navy/Gum" (BIN $110 + $10.05 shipping. Great price and rare size!)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VANS-IN4MATION- ... 20d0bc7d6d

DS sz9 Vault x Nice Kicks "The Duel" Sk8-Hi (Watch these! Couldn't even call them "The Duel" in the description, SMH)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vans-Vault-Sk8- ... 4d0af4755b

Slightly worn sz10 Supreme "snakeskin" Old Skool Grey/Navy (Watch these!)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vans-Supreme-Sn ... 1e78d1feaf

DS sz10.5 Supreme PCL Chukkas (BIN $140 shipped)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vans-Supreme-PC ... 460de9586d