NIKE MAG Knockoffs

[cavx]

How was the toe corrected?

 

[NikWink]

Photoshop. I remember him saying that was the only photoshopped part

 

[cavx]

Too bad it was not real. For V1 K-Mag, they actually look pretty good.

 

[DragonGalvy]

Yeah, wouldn't mind trying to recolour my silver ones something like that.
hmmm.... project.....
oh yeah i just remembered I have a photo somewhere here that people in this thread might like.....

 

[cavx]

Yeah, wouldn't mind trying to recolour my silver ones something like that.
hmmm.... project.....
oh yeah i just remembered I have a photo somewhere here that people in this thread might like.....
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I have a photo similar where I was wearing my V1s after I painted them grey.

The car I got my photo with was only beginning to be transformed into the BTTF 2 time machine.

Here is where it is at now.

This belongs to RPF member sleepless

 

[Janum]

Look at this, they should have put more effort in producing more accurate V3s, instead they come up with this...


http://www.repskicks.com/Nike-Air-Mag-“Air-Mag-Elite”-p178422.html

 

[cavx]

From the emails I got from Karin Chen, there is a possibility that they will update the design soon. She wouldn't say exactly what they might change. I suggested that the toe correction be one of the first things they change because they could introduce that right now with no cost to the production. I've also suggested that they need to relocate the battery as my right shoe is completely dead now.

 

[MitasTouch]

Maybe also switching the velcro around so it doesn't get caught on the tongue. It would also be cool if they had a version with no electronics at all for people that want to mod them. But that's just a fantasy.

 

[cavx]

Yeah excellent point. Better still, not having the piece on the inside (actually a saving for them).

 

[DragonGalvy]

Does anyone remember someone posting a modification to the MP's where the poster stiffened the uppers? (so they dont splay out so much) I was thinking of re-reading the details of that but can't seem to find the post.....

 

[Tommunist]

Look at this, they should have put more effort in producing more accurate V3s, instead they come up with this...


http://www.repskicks.com/Nike-Air-Mag-“Air-Mag-Elite”-p178422.htmlView attachment 214170

You know, the black isn't so bad, but the other color choices? Bleah!

 

[DragonGalvy]

the second one on that list, the black with solid yellow, isn't too bad, and they're quite comfy to wear all-day. The foam is reasonable cushioning since it doesn't contain batteries to light up, I use them as my work shoes haha get comments on the train from time to time like 'dude where'd you get them nikes?' and just say 'had to import them from overseas'

 

[cavx]

I remember something about this. Didn't the person use like a 1mm HIPS? Can't remember if they cut the upper open though.

 

[cavx]

You know, the black isn't so bad, but the other color choices? Bleah!

Notice how they show the RD MAG for the V2 - dodgy. The MAG "elite" is the only other V2. All other shoes on that link are V1 and are very bad colorways.

 

[Talos63]

Hey everyone! Long time lurker at the RPF. I was wondering if I could get some advice regarding the Air Mag replicas available from China. I would have dearly loved a pair of the genuine article (and to support MJFs charity drive), but the price was way out of my reach.

I found a place (Repskicks.com) that sells them at around $240. I am wanting something that I can wear every day so I'm prepared to sacrifice some accuracy for the sake of price and durability.

Has anybody else purchased these particular reps? I understand the lighting is all LED instead of EL in the shoe and the Nike logo on the strap doesn't light up. Has anyone done a replacement ankle strap with an EL logo?

Any advice and information would be gratefully received.

 

[cavx]

Talos63,

It seems repkicks are shoesbagonline. Some people have had luck with these and others didn't get their shoes or their money back. The shoes you want are the V2 K-MAG and are the same ones I am wearing here

These shoes are OK and there are several things not quite right with them, but they are fully wearable and well made.

For $10 more, I would suggest using Karin Chen and her store at Aliexpress. I've ordered 2 pair from her. Free shipping and both pair arrived within 5 days. Her store also offers full buyers protection.

 

[Talos63]

Hey cavx, thanks for the reply and the link. My daughter has put her hand up for a pair for christmas, and my wife and are both debating on getting a pair as well, though we would be less likely to use the lights.
One shop I found was selling the same shoe without the lights for $50, and I can't see them on Karin's site. I might shoot her an email and ask if she has access to the non-illuminated versions.

 

[cavx]

They are not the same shoe. Yes they called MAGs (we called them V1 here) but they are not even close the V2.

 

[DragonGalvy]

Hey Talos
I have a pair of the shoes you are talking about which I wear to work most days.
(well, actually, got a few)
They're pretty comfy, doesn't hurt to put a good pair of insoles in them as well though.
I've been using a pair for a month or two and the heel rubber is beginning to wear down, though my work isn't super-active.
(yes, I eventually wore all the grip off the first pair I'd been wearing since last year)
The black is a nicer looking material than the white or silver, in my opinion.
What store was selling them for $50?

 

[cavx]

I'm sure KC had them for $42 at one stage. These are not the shoes you want. You want the V2s