Starbury $15 basketball shoes available in Canada? First thread in forum! :D

Looking for Dave and Barrys resellers in Canada, anyone see a pair of the $15 Starbury shoes that he has out right now in the States? This is a HOT deal!

Apparently people are trying them and putting them through rigourous tests because they are pretty affordable, and they are actually holding up against Nike, Adidas, and other outdoor court brands. Can someone confirm this as well if they've tried them? I'd really like to know how much wear and tear these things can handle compared to regular shoes.

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With those prices no one will steal them

Originally Posted by Yaowsers

With those prices no one will steal them

They are actually manufactured with the same materials and processes in East-asia as Nike, Adidas, Reebok, etc...

I wouldn't mind the white ones!

eh not my style...but he did a good job with the price...he really thought about the ppl who cant afford to buy $150+ shoes.

Starbury Cyclones look like New Balance classic runners. Looks ok to me... but I am skeptical about the comfort and quality... I would try em if they are $15.

Originally Posted by bmwmini

Looking for Dave and Barrys resellers in Canada, anyone see a pair of the $15 Starbury shoes that he has out right now in the States? This is a HOT deal!

Apparently people are trying them and putting them through rigourous tests because they are pretty affordable, and they are actually holding up against Nike, Adidas, and other outdoor court brands. Can someone confirm this as well if they've tried them? I'd really like to know how much wear and tear these things can handle compared to regular shoes.

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...These shoes are a steal at $15 a pop, but not to rain on your sunshine but b4 you have people running around looking for a Dave & Barry's in the states I think you meant, STEVE and BARRY's. If you look closely at the pics in the lower right corner it says "Available exclusively at STEVE and BARRY's."

SNB = STEVE and BARRY's (maybe we can add this to the glossary)

For those who don't know what STEVE and BARRY's is, its mainly an apparel and now a shoe store at select malls in the Northern & Eastern US that mainly sell low cost mid to low quality apparel at ridiculos prices like $2.99, 4.99.9.99, 15, etc...I've got a few pairs of b-ball shorts for $5.

AFAIK there is a SNB in Buffalo @ Walden & in Detroit @ Fairlane & all other big malls in MI.

Now in case your wondering how the he** was was I able to read that fine print in those pics...some say its a gift some say a curse.

Originally Posted by Neovingian

...These shoes are a steal at $15 a pop, but not to rain on your sunshine but b4 you have people running around looking for a Dave & Barry's in the states I think you meant, STEVE and BARRY's. If you look closely at the pics in the lower right corner it says "Available exclusively at STEVE and BARRY's."

SNB = STEVE and BARRY's (maybe we can add this to the glossary)

For those who don't know what STEVE and BARRY's is, its mainly an apparel and now a shoe store at select malls in the Northern & Eastern US that mainly sell low cost mid to low quality apparel at ridiculos prices like $2.99, 4.99.9.99, 15, etc...I've got a few pairs of b-ball shorts for $5.

AFAIK there is a SNB in Buffalo @ Walden & in Detroit @ Fairlane & all other big malls in MI.

Now in case your wondering how the he** was was I able to read that fine print in those pics...its a ancient secret, watch the Matrix Reloded maybe you'll understand...

I could read the fine print with ease.

Originally Posted by NiftyScent

I could read the fine print with ease.

It's easier after he told you what it says, if you didn't know beforehand..I'm certain you couldn't.

Bah Steve and Barry's, thanks for the fix. Yeah, i'm still searching for a reseller in Toronto area but nobody has the shoes yet. If these things hold up on an outdoor court for 1 year +, im buying at least 2 or 3 pairs right away.

Originally Posted by bmwmini

Bah Steve and Barry's, thanks for the fix. Yeah, i'm still searching for a reseller in Toronto area but nobody has the shoes yet. If these things hold up on an outdoor court for 1 year +, im buying at least 2 or 3 pairs right away.

...I don't know if you'll find reseller in the GTA but i know they have a listing of stores. Unfortunately there are no stores in MIA or Ft. La where im going on vacation or else I might have picked up a few pairs for you.

http://www.steveandbarrys.com/website/stores.htm

Originally Posted by Neovingian

...I don't know if you'll find reseller in the GTA but i know they have a listing of stores. Unfortunately there are no stores in MIA or Ft. La where im going on vacation or else I might have picked up a few pairs for you.

http://www.steveandbarrys.com/website/stores.htm

Nah that's alright, I prefer to try them on and inspect the quality of materials and craftsmanship before I go ahead with any pair usually. I do these rigourous tests with the model shoes they usually have up on stands to test for torque (flex) and front/back sole flexing. I also like to see where the seams are so that I can determine how quickly (or not) they will break.

So nobody here has any experience with the new $15 Starburys? I'm looking for a report from someone who's worn them using Google but no luck (I think I last searched a few days ago, so who knows, maybe someone wrote a review). All i'm getting is the articles about the prices of the shoes themselves, not customer reviews/feedback.

Any help on that is appreciated!

it's a long thread, but it might be worth the read for you:

http://www.realgm.com/boards/viewtop...er=asc&start=0

it's about a guy in new york who went to buy the starbury shoes on the first day it came out....

i'd say most of the reviews on them have been positive, and although they might not last as long as jordans/melos/etc. (which hasn't been proven), it's probably a better value for the money....

i actually have a pair of the black starbury ones in my room because my parents happened to be in new jersey during the week the clothing line came out, and they were lucky to grab me a pair because all of the other styles were sold out....they definitely feel nice, but i haven't played ball in them yet so i can't give you a review about how durable they are...

i got mine off of ebay.. but never recieved it yet, got it for 24 dollars with 5 dollars shipping

Hey Smoke and Nathan, thanks for the replies, appreciate it! Let me know how they wear, feel, how fast they tear, etc.

How comfy they are indoor and outdoor, etc.

...I rather stick with my Nikes