Code Sneaker

by lichter

Welcome to Code Sneaker's sales compendium! Here we have 4 very valuable, very well liked kicks, but we can't keep all 4 so 2 will have to go. Which two sneakers will end up getting the boot? Well, I guess that depends on your taste.

* Warning, these are not actually for sale, though you could easily buy them somewhere else on the internet

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Curious about the new Chuck Taylor v. 2.0??
      Renewed and now even more awesome!

Size: Size 10, but you kinda don't notice how big it is
Condition: Wore a similar pair of Chucks into the ground, but then these magically appeared on my door step. Basically new and improved
Color: Black, like VENGEANCE
Description: The Chuck was a serviceable sneaker, but whenever things got tough it always became a little uncomfortable. Late in the game the canvas ripped, the footbed wore out and the body wilted like a ragdoll. It's been around forever, and even though it was still doing okay, it definitely needed a refresh. Somehow, it found the right formula. Tencel canvas ensures the shoe remains rigid even after a day of harassment, even though it makes it a little harder to break in. The lunarlon liner adds additional support, while its solid all around color means it can match up with anything or anyone. This new and improved version could win a few more accolades.
Why You Should Buy It: An old favorite gets a few needed improvements? Definitely a cop.



Shipping: Will ship anywhere as long as you pay for it

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Mesh Volt Green JS Wings 2.0
      Smooth like a Pigbaby's bottom

Size: Size 8, or 5, or 12, it's kinda random
Condition: Barely worn except for the summer of 2014 while on vacation in the USA
Color: Neon green, it's bound to shock someone
Description: Even though it's not going to receive compliments every time, it's going to grab people's attention all of the time. This is a pair that only works for those confident in a slightly left field appearance, but a well coordinated fit could result in an award winning look. It's not a pair that's going to feature heavily in your rotation, but bring it out once in a while and you could score some surprise points.
Why You Should Buy It: It has wings, dammit.



Shipping: Free shipping by air mail to the USA

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Flash Sale! Louis Vuitton Monogram Punchy
      You definitely know what this is because of the branding

Size: Size 9, but you expect it to be bigger than that but it isn't
Condition: Heavily worn over the past few years, but still has some life left
Color: It's LV, so predictably it's monogram. And vanilla white.
Description: Everyone knows this brand. Everyone knows this logo. Everyone knows what it's going to do and what it's going to look like. Still, it doesn't always work. That predictability doesn't match well with outfits that deviate from the norm, and it can also get a little boring. It's also very bad at resisting stains, especially the colors blue and violet, and the leather wears better when it's allowed to breathe without being stressed. If it can sit back and relax it can still look fly, but it is finally showing signs of its age.
Why You Should Buy It: Because everyone knows what it is? Also, because everyone knows it's expensive.

Shipping: International shipping 10x more expensive, prefers to ship domestically

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More INnoVation from Yohji, the 2015 Y-3 Qasa
      Perfect for your techwear fits

Size: Size 13, fits true to size, computers are never wrong
Condition: Lightly worn as part of a rotation of high quality kicks, vaguely smells like a bouquet of flowers
Color: Black and white, because color is for creatures with emotions
Description: Ruthless and perfectly functional, the Qasa is what you'd get if you crossed the feet of a ninja and a robot. It's not exactly a creative look, but damn is it badass. With very calculated lines and efficient use of materials, all of its details combine to form a nimble killer. There are a few downsides, though. The design does leave a few people cold and it could use a little more imagination in places. Unfortunately there are some outfits where it doesn't match well, because everyone knows you gotta go all-in on techwear.
Why You Should Buy It: Admit it, you wanna look like a futuristic cyborg ninja


Shipping: Had a good experience internationally, willing to ship anywhere

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Predictions:

Pigbaby remains largely a mystery, but Flash and INnoVation are the types of rigid terrans than Pigbaby tends to abuse. Flash especially hasn't fared well in tricky Bo1s in Proleague, and he really needs a confidence boost after KT's miserable round 4. INnoVation has been fine tuning his play all year, and it's likely he'll get to play mech against 2 of these players. Once he gets set on three bases, he's nigh unstoppable. Curious will be the player that gets the best chance to stop the machine, and it'll be a good test of his contendership to dismantle two strong meching terrans.

Curious > Pigbaby
Flash < INnoVation
Curious < INnoVation
Pigbaby < Flash
Curious > Flash

INnoVation and Curious to advance to the Ro16.