$2500 for sneakers??? Are you kidding me?

[jebartle]

Mobs have to be controlled at Footlocker in Orlando??? because they cancelled the release of these shoes!
OMG, so glad I live in my little Village bubble!

[graciegirl]

There was huge police presence and wall to wall police cars there according to the news last night. Where do people get the money to pay that amount for athletic shoes for their kids?

However there were maybe three who were gonna buy 'em and several hundred who were thinking to take them from the people who were gonna buy 'em.


I am glad I live here.

[Graytop]

Mobs have to be controlled at Footlocker in Orlando??? because they cancelled the release of these shoes!
OMG, so glad I live in my little Village bubble!

I think we have lost our way....:loco:

[CarolSells]

Mobs have to be controlled at Footlocker in Orlando??? because they cancelled the release of these shoes!
OMG, so glad I live in my little Village bubble!

And they're so stylish! Can't find out what colors they come in!

[Walt.]

You can be sure that the vast majority of those waiting for these shoes would tell you about how unfair it is that the wealthy 1% of the people.... blah... blah... blah...

[bimmertl]

How about $15-$20,000 for a customized "golf cart"?

I guess that makes sense?

[graciegirl]

How about $15-$20,000 for a customized "golf cart"?

I guess that makes sense?


Here is my argument for that golf cart...which by the way we don't have. We have a nice used one that cost far less.

But...if a person has worked hard all of their lives and saved and sacrificed and didn't take money from others and that is what they want...then good for them.

I think that is how many of the villagers I see driving a fancy golf cart payed for it. It is the same thing for jewelry, that I don't have...and the same for bigger houses. Most of those folks went without something, and lived well inside their incomes and worked far more than eight hours a day to be able to have some nice stuff now.

There is no shame to have money if you earned it.

One of the ways people would have money for that golf cart is that they didn't fling out all that money for their kids sneakers.

[getdul981]

I doubrt if I've spent that much for (my) shoes in my entire life.

[missypie]

I doubrt if I've spent that much for (my) shoes in my entire life.

Well unless you are a Nordstrom shoe shopper....

[skyguy79]

I doubrt if I've spent that much for (my) shoes in my entire life.I'm sure that I haven't spent even half of that much for ALL my shoes in my entire life, and I probably pay a premium because of my big feet!

I found the report this morning on Fox News interesting in that one guy waiting to buy was emphatically stating how he was going to be able to resell the sneakers for a figure somewhat in the 5 figures, yes 5 figures! Sure sounds like there's a good chance that Walt was pretty much on spot in his comment. I can't help but wonder if any of the sneakers are they being bought on stimulus money? Wouldn't surprise me if any were!

[bimmertl]

Here is my argument for that golf cart...which by the way we don't have. We have a nice used one that cost far less.

But...if a person has worked hard all of their lives and saved and sacrificed and didn't take money from others and that is what they want...then good for them.

I think that is how many of the villagers I see driving a fancy golf cart payed for it. It is the same thing for jewelry, that I don't have...and the same for bigger houses. Most of those folks went without something, and lived well inside their incomes and worked far more than eight hours a day to be able to have some nice stuff now.

There is no shame to have money if you earned it.

One of the ways people would have money for that golf cart is that they didn't fling out all that money for their kids sneakers.

So you have determined, from reading your posts on the subject, the following:

Parents of the group (who's ages etc are unknown) are actually paying for the shoes.

Only 3 people were going to buy the shoes for themselves, the rest were there to rob the people who bought them.

None of the people who were there worked or sacrificed for the money to buy the shoes and some even took money from others in order to buy them.

Most of the folks living here went without something, lived within their incomes and worked more than 8 hours a day to have nice stuff.

And the parents of these kids could buy nice golf carts if they didn't give them money for sneakers.

WOW!!!!

[graciegirl]

So you have determined, from reading your posts on the subject, the following:

Parents of the group (who's ages etc are unknown) are actually paying for the shoes.

Only 3 people were going to buy the shoes for themselves, the rest were there to rob the people who bought them.

None of the people who were there worked or sacrificed for the money to buy the shoes and some even took money from others in order to buy them.

Most of the folks living here went without something, lived within their incomes and worked more than 8 hours a day to have nice stuff.

And the parents of these kids could buy nice golf carts if they didn't give them money for sneakers.

WOW!!!!

Yup.:angel: Pretty much............But I did use the modifiers "many, most or some"....to be fair.

What is your take on things?

[Graytop]

So you have determined, from reading your posts on the subject, the following:

Parents of the group (who's ages etc are unknown) are actually paying for the shoes.

Only 3 people were going to buy the shoes for themselves, the rest were there to rob the people who bought them.

None of the people who were there worked or sacrificed for the money to buy the shoes and some even took money from others in order to buy them.

Most of the folks living here went without something, lived within their incomes and worked more than 8 hours a day to have nice stuff.

And the parents of these kids could buy nice golf carts if they didn't give them money for sneakers.

WOW!!!!

Hey,...most of what goes on here in the forum is profound ! Be Amazed! :22yikes:

[skyguy79]

http://www.allpest.com/wot/smileys/smileyrevolvdoor.gif

[tainsley]

I worked hard all my life...I think I will go get myself a pair of those shoes! All kidding aside, Nike and/or the retail stores should sell their expensive shoes online only. Then you wouldn't have these mob scenes! Or maybe, just maybe it was a marketing or publicity ploy!

[bimmertl]

My point on the golf cart vs shoes issue was merely that things that are important to one group may seem silly to another. So while some younger people will stand in line overnight for the latest version of some video game, or shoes, others may stand in line outside a new Sweet Bay at 3 AM to get a free pineapple 4 hours later or make a plain old golf cart look like a fire truck or Ferrari.

As correctly pointed out by Graytop, I am frequently amazed by the profound posts on this site.

[graciegirl]

My point on the golf cart vs shoes issue was merely that things that are important to one group may seem silly to another. So while some younger people will stand in line overnight for the latest version of some video game, or shoes, others may stand in line outside a new Sweet Bay at 3 AM to get a free pineapple 4 hours later or make a plain old golf cart look like a fire truck or Ferrari.

As correctly pointed out by Graytop, I am frequently amazed by the profound posts on this site.

Me too.

[Graytop]

My point on the golf cart vs shoes issue was merely that things that are important to one group may seem silly to another. So while some younger people will stand in line overnight for the latest version of some video game, or shoes, others may stand in line outside a new Sweet Bay at 3 AM to get a free pineapple 4 hours later or make a plain old golf cart look like a fire truck or Ferrari.

As correctly pointed out by Graytop, I am frequently amazed by the profound posts on this site.

Just trying to keep things light,...your observation is true,..people spend money on what is important to them...:smiley:

[2BNTV]

$2500 sneakers or used golf cart, $2500 sneakers or used golf cart.
Hmm............................................... ...........

My decision is, drum roll please.

"Used Golf Cart". :)

[Graytop]

$2500 sneakers or used golf cart, $2500 sneakers or used golf cart.
Hmm............................................... ...........

My decision is, drum roll please.

"Used Golf Cart". :)

Ah yes,...Ye old 48 volt Club Cart DS is hard to beat :)

[Bryant]

That's right. He said he could buy them for $250 and sell them next week for $20,000.
Graciegirl, you are so right! And don't you hate it when people change the subject instead of sticking with the topic. Wonder why some love to do that?:mad:

[Taltarzac725]

Foot Locker halts events after riot over Nike sneaker (http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/story/2012-02-24/nike-sneaker-riot/53235360/1)

The article does say "One seller on eBay advertised a 'buy it now' price for the shoe of $2,499.99".

The crowd looks like it was made up of zealot basketball fans. Fans do get really crazy at times especially when crowds are invovled. Just look at all the soccer riots in various parts of the world and the casualties they have caused. Rabid soccer fans come from all races, classes, and sexes.

[old moe]

:sing::mmmm:How about $15-$20,000 for a customized "golf cart"?

I guess that makes sense?

:cryin2: NO that doesn't make sense, except that if you can afford it , than its nobodies business how you spent YOUR money. Most of the people on that line were probably on unemployment benefits or public assistance:cryin2:

[graciegirl]

My point on the golf cart vs shoes issue was merely that things that are important to one group may seem silly to another. So while some younger people will stand in line overnight for the latest version of some video game, or shoes, others may stand in line outside a new Sweet Bay at 3 AM to get a free pineapple 4 hours later or make a plain old golf cart look like a fire truck or Ferrari.

As correctly pointed out by Graytop, I am frequently amazed by the profound posts on this site.

I am sorry. I jumped to the wrong conclusions from your post. I was wrong. And your sarcasm is not lost on me.

[Shimpy]

Here is my argument for that golf cart...which by the way we don't have. We have a nice used one that cost far less.

But...if a person has worked hard all of their lives and saved and sacrificed and didn't take money from others and that is what they want...then good for them.

I think that is how many of the villagers I see driving a fancy golf cart payed for it. It is the same thing for jewelry, that I don't have...and the same for bigger houses. Most of those folks went without something, and lived well inside their incomes and worked far more than eight hours a day to be able to have some nice stuff now.

There is no shame to have money if you earned it.

One of the ways people would have money for that golf cart is that they didn't fling out all that money for their kids sneakers.

I agree 100%. If it is YOUR money you can do what you want with it, even betting on a horse. I'm sure most of those shoes are put on charge cards way overloaded and to some no intention of ever paying for.

[duffysmom]

What is sad about this topic is that the sneakers and/or ladies' six inch designer heels are status symbols for people with low self esteem. Why on earth would a woman hobble along, their feet twisted in an unnatural position if they didn't believe that they were making a statement about their person.
The same is true for nike sneakers. We are all the willing victims of Madison Avenue. Go figure....:loco:

[tippyclubb]

What is sad about this topic is that the sneakers and/or ladies' six inch designer heels are status symbols for people with low self esteem. Why on earth would a woman hobble along, their feet twisted in an unnatural position if they didn't believe that they were making a statement about their person.
The same is true for nike sneakers. We are all the willing victims of Madison Avenue. Go figure....:loco:


This is such a judge mental statement that I'm almost speechless. Who are you to decide people wearing high heels and tennis shoes have low self esteem? Perhaps you should get to know some of the people your so quick to judge. You might discover us high heeled, sneakers wearing folks do in fact have lots of self esteem.

[graciegirl]

Duffysmom is a nice person.

[Mikeod]

How about this?
Nike Foamposite Galaxy SIZES 8-12 JORDAN GLOW ALL STAR KD AIR YEEZY MAG KOBE | eBay (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&hash=item256d19c734&item=160744195892&nma=true&pt=US_Men_s_Shoes&rt=nc&si=iHprLJx986u4fbfUwQK2hxq4vss%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc)

[pooh]

This is such a judge mental statement that I'm almost speechless. Who are you to decide people wearing high heels and tennis shoes have low self esteem? Perhaps you should get to know some of the people your so quick to judge. You might discover us high heeled, sneakers wearing folks do in fact have lots of self esteem.

I'm sure you have lots of self esteem, BUT would you stand in line for hours, fighting off crowds...people who might not really want the shoes for themselves, but merely for ....well, check out Mike's post on final bidding on a pair of these sneakers. Riot police over shoes? I must admit, they are pretty cool, but even at $220, they're pretty expensive. I'd be concerned about others trying to "procure" the shoes, right off of my feet!!!... :22yikes:

Duffy's Mom is a dear woman and I totally understand what she's saying.

[tainsley]

This is such a judge mental statement that I'm almost speechless. Who are you to decide people wearing high heels and tennis shoes have low self esteem? Perhaps you should get to know some of the people your so quick to judge. You might discover us high heeled, sneakers wearing folks do in fact have lots of self esteem.

Wow what a great idea I just had...6" Heeled sneakers! What do you think ladies?

[duffysmom]

This is such a judge mental statement that I'm almost speechless. Who are you to decide people wearing high heels and tennis shoes have low self esteem? Perhaps you should get to know some of the people your so quick to judge. You might discover us high heeled, sneakers wearing folks do in fact have lots of self esteem.

Tippy, I'm sorry that you are offended by my comments. Actually there has been a lot of discussion asking why women would torture and maim themselves by wearing stilettos and frequently the conclusion is that it enhances their self esteem and sexual desireablity. I suggest you google the question so that you can see than I'm not alone in my opinion. We have become slaves to Madison Avenue and having to conform to what the latest trend is no matter what the cost. IMHO

[Taltarzac725]

Tippy, I'm sorry that you are offended by my comments. Actually there has been a lot of discussion asking why women would torture and maim themselves by wearing stilettos and frequently the conclusion is that it enhances their self esteem and sexual desireablity. I suggest you google the question so that you can see than I'm not alone in my opinion. We have become slaves to Madison Avenue and having to conform to what the latest trend is no matter what the cost. IMHO

I doubt if I could even walk a football field length in high heels. Do not know how you ladies can do it? Not sure I would want my butt in the air either like with many of the models I see in high heels in various magazines. I guess many men though still see the butt in the air caused by high heels as sexually attractive.

http://theblackedition.hubpages.com/hub/The-Dangers-Of-Wearing-High-Heeled-Shoes

Maybe, someone should write a little ditty based on pants on the ground song by General Larry Platt (from American Idol Season 9) but adapt it to butt in the air.


Butt in the air.
Butt in the air.
Looking like a fool with your butt in the air.

While your spine misaligns.
You give people signs.
So you can eggsplain things with your leg.
So your kids do not have to beg.
Just by showing a lot of leg.
So you can catch a beau.
Or, maybe some blow.
Or, go to the show.
But, you sure do run slow.
When you really gotto go.

Butt in the air.
Butt in the air.
Looking like a fool with your butt in the air.


Anyway, you get the idea. Heh, I should have been an English major.

[Taltarzac725]

I doubt if I could even walk a football field length in high heels. Do not know how you ladies can do it? Not sure I would want my butt in the air either like with many of the models I see in high heels in various magazines. I guess many men though still see the butt in the air caused by high heels as sexually attractive.

The dangers of wearing high heeled shoes (http://theblackedition.hubpages.com/hub/The-Dangers-Of-Wearing-High-Heeled-Shoes)

Maybe, someone should write a little ditty based on pants on the ground song by General Larry Platt (from American Idol Season 9) but adapt it to butt in the air.

Butt in the air.
Butt in the air.
Looking like a fool with your butt in the air.

While your spine misaligns.
You give people signs.
So you can eggsplain things with your leg.
So your kids do not have to beg.
Just by showing a lot of leg.
So you can catch a beau.
Or, maybe some blow.
Or, go to the show.
But, you sure do run slow.
When you really gotto go.

Butt in the air.
Butt in the air.
Looking like a fool with your butt in the air.


Anyway, you get the idea. Heh, I should have been an English major.

Are not English major jokes appropriate on TOTV anymore? Had hoped this poem would get more of a feedback.

This poem is written by a man, me, but I worked or volunteered in a profession that is still predominately female--librarianship. So, I have been around women in working environments quite a bit. Almost none though working in a library with high heels on unless they were on their way out to some formal function or a hot date.

[KEVIN & JOSIE]

I just want my $10.00 Jack Purcell canvas sneakers.....remember how your feet would overheat in them, and the bottoms were smooth so when you wore them in wet weather you could fall?:wave:

[skyguy79]

Are not English major jokes appropriate on TOTV anymore? Had hoped this poem would get more of a feedback.

This poem is written by a man, me, but I worked or volunteered in a profession that is still predominately female--librarianship. So, I have been around women in working environments quite a bit. Almost none though working in a library with high heels on unless they were on their way out to some formal function or a hot date.Is it a big brother to "Pants on the Ground"?

"Looking like a fool with your pants on the ground" (http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100118155319AAqqjAq)

[Taltarzac725]

Is it a big brother to "Pants on the Ground"?

"Looking like a fool with your pants on the ground" (http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100118155319AAqqjAq)

I suppose it would be a much younger brother to "Pants on the Ground".


Mine works on the song from American Idol Season 9's Larry Platt's audition. He looked like he was about 50 though. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larry_Platt

Butt in the air.
Butt in the air.
Looking like a fool with your butt in the air.

While your spine misaligns.
You give people signs.
So you can eggsplain things with your leg.
So your kids do not have to beg.
Just by showing a lot of leg.
So you can catch a beau.
Or, maybe some blow.
Or, go to the show.
But, you sure do run slow.
When you really gotto go.

Butt in the air.
Butt in the air.
Looking like a fool with your butt in the air.