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    Iron Heart Fall/Winter 2025 Live Reveal - Thursday 12th of June at 1700BST

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    • DionD
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      After hearing and reading only the best things about the Ultra Boost I decided to give them a try as I'm always intrigued by comfortable footwear and my most comfy shoes must be my Nike Free that I've been wearing in numerous generations for years. I picked my usual running shoes size but unfortunately the Adidas UB in the very same size didn't fit. Lengthwise they would be manageable but they were too loose overall. I am afraid sizing down will make the toes rub (even more) against the mesh upper and cause premature tears in the material. It's a shame as they do look nice and seem to be tremendously comfortable. I will definitely keep an eye on them and once I've figured out their sizing I will give them another try in the future.

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      • DionD
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        At 50% off of their MSRP I gave the Ultra Boost another chance and now I nailed the fit. Usually I wear a US 12 in running shoes (e.g. asics, Nike, Puma, New Balance and even older adidas) but the UB were way too large so I went for my regular shoes size this time which is US 10,5D / US 10E and they fit pretty nicely (I've chosen adidas 44 2/3 that equates to a US 10,5). They're snug but comfortable to walk in as they fit like a sock and will stretch over time as well. I am a tiny bit worried that my big toes might cause tears in the front in the long run but let's see how the mesh holds up over time. Not planning to run in them so this might help preventing any damage. Their design did grow on me and by now I think they're a really great looking pair of sneakers. The comfort is amazing as expected and besides my beloved Nike Free (currently Nike Free RN Flyknit 3.0) they're definitely my most comfy shoes right now that I can easily wear the whole day. Once the sizing has been worked out the Ultra Boost are highly recommendable!
        P.S.: I am not digging the current colourways of the latest Ultra Boost 19 and glad I snagged these 4.0 in a classy (some might even say boring) black.

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        • DionD
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          Ultra Boostin' today… in grey.

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          • jerkulesJ
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            Finding it difficult to chose between these Munchen and Spezial’s. Never owned a pair of adidas before, anyone in the know care to say which is comfier, harder-wearing etc? They look super similar to me, other than the colour.
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            • goosehdG
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              paging @neph93

              "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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              • neph93N
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                @jerkules depends where they are made and to which specs. They’re both classics with the München being a variation on the Spezial.

                From the look of these variations the München is likely the poorer quality product, but its purple af so gets my vote. Truth is that only a few issues a year are top quality, but on the other hand, they’re sneakers… I’ve had poorer quality keds last years while OG quality material shoes have died after one summer. Go with the colour you like best.

                “Some of those that work forces
                Are the same that burn crosses”

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                • jerkulesJ
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                  @neph93 appreciate the wisdom mate. I’ve also just seen some cordura/suede versions of the handball spezials that look pretty nice. Thing I like about these lines are the amount of colours to choose from, but I’m getting overwhelmed by choice 😂

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                  • neph93N
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                    Cordura/suede versions will likely be robust. I suspect the choice and variety is deliberate to encourage over-consumption. Some folks end up with 50 pairs. Me. I’m some folks 🤓

                    “Some of those that work forces
                    Are the same that burn crosses”

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                    • DmartD
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                      Sizing can be a bit tricky with Adidas, they tend to be slim and long, although I am not familiar with these exact models, but have two pairs of running shoes.

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                      • neph93N
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                        @Dmart true story. Although the OG casual models tend to stretch nicely. I take half a size (if leather or suede) or a whole size (if synthetic) up from Nike for example.

                        “Some of those that work forces
                        Are the same that burn crosses”

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                        • jerkulesJ
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                          This is all very useful info, thanks gentlemen

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                          • DmartD
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                            @neph93 yep. The only one that are true to size for me are the Stan Smith. But yes, they are stretchy.

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                              • beef_bonanzaB
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                                Got myself some Top Ten‘s. Heavily inspired by @Max-Power
                                Really love them. Especially with some rather slim jeans.

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                                • neph93N
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                                  Classics! @beef_bonanza

                                  “Some of those that work forces
                                  Are the same that burn crosses”

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                                  • Max PowerM
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                                    Top tens and slim fits are the best, im not wearing anything else these days

                                    @elclintor:

                                    > I don't care what people say.. The Max Power way is the right way…

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                                    • beef_bonanzaB
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                                      Thanks guys @neph93 and @Max-Power
                                      Definitely some proper 80s Thrash metal vibes going on when I put on these

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                                      • Max PowerM
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                                        @beef_bonanza said in Adidas:

                                        Thanks guys @neph93 and @Max-Power
                                        Definitely some proper 80s Thrash metal vibes going on when I put on these

                                        Doesn't get better! Adidas Conductors and rivalry are fantastic too. Will try to take some pics later

                                        @elclintor:

                                        > I don't care what people say.. The Max Power way is the right way…

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                                          • SeulS
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                                            XPLR.

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