REVscene Automotive Forum - View Single Post - Replica Vs Authentic Kicks, What's your take on it?

hotjoint · 09-28-2014, 03:27 PM

I had this discussion with some friends the other day. I wanted to know what everyone's take on buying replicas vs authentics. I have a few reps that I purchased to wear only for walking as I love the way some shoes look and don't feel the need to spend the money to get authentics because I don't need the performance part of the shoes. I buy reps strictly for walking, I would never buy reps to play ball in. Money is tight for some people and not everyone has $200+ to spend on authentics. I used to be against reps back in the day but some reps are pretty much identical to authentics.

I don't do go around pretending that my reps are real, if/when I'm asked, I gladly tell that they're reps. I usually purchase AAA or 1:1 replicas. I'm a little bit older now and have appreciation for the shoe game but waiting in line for hours, resellers and paying for overpriced shoes just aren't worth it anymore for me. To each their own.

What's your opinion on reps?

09-28-2014, 03:27 PM	#1
hotjoint Willing to sell a family member for a few minutes on RS Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Surrey Posts: 12,760 Thanked 689 Times in 376 Posts Failed 61 Times in 38 Posts	Replica Vs Authentic Kicks, What's your take on it? I had this discussion with some friends the other day. I wanted to know what everyone's take on buying replicas vs authentics. I have a few reps that I purchased to wear only for walking as I love the way some shoes look and don't feel the need to spend the money to get authentics because I don't need the performance part of the shoes. I buy reps strictly for walking, I would never buy reps to play ball in. Money is tight for some people and not everyone has $200+ to spend on authentics. I used to be against reps back in the day but some reps are pretty much identical to authentics. I don't do go around pretending that my reps are real, if/when I'm asked, I gladly tell that they're reps. I usually purchase AAA or 1:1 replicas. I'm a little bit older now and have appreciation for the shoe game but waiting in line for hours, resellers and paying for overpriced shoes just aren't worth it anymore for me. To each their own. What's your opinion on reps?