Author Topic: KO - Scam - NO MORE (Read 3396 times)

MTrunner · « **on:** October 19, 2010, 02:57:14 PM »

If you've ordered the KOs then you know the issue with shipping you've seen the comments about backwards designs etc. Last I saw there was a video saying the shoes were in route yet they haven't arrived. I'm unable to log onto WFPF's website. Their Facebook no longer exist nor does their Twitter. It reaks of taking the money and running but maybe they are just trying to regroup. Your thoughts.

Chad · « **Reply #1 on:** October 20, 2010, 03:57:29 PM »

Could be any number of things...they might be moving servers and are having issues...the facebook page loaded for me..is there more then one wfpf page? I am sure someone else will be able to comment...

Anthony Ruiz · « **Reply #2 on:** October 20, 2010, 11:38:59 PM »

It reaks of scam to me too but their website never has worked that well honestly it rarely loads for me and well I do see alot of the shoes running around just not to public yet just sponsored guys they said we will have them by early november so give it 2 more weeks

Chad · « **Reply #3 on:** October 21, 2010, 12:08:33 PM »

website is back up and running...not sure what happen, but looks to be all good again

DevintheNinja · « **Reply #4 on:** October 25, 2010, 02:33:04 AM »

Just gonna give you guys an update.

The word I got from david(cofounder of wfpf) is that they are waiting on the shoes to get here and hopefully not held up in customs. He as well is concerned about how long this has taken.

GeorgePK · « **Reply #5 on:** October 25, 2010, 06:12:17 AM »

http://wfpf.com/articles/view/the_wfpf_k_o_s_ready_at_last_is_one_of_these_your_pair_113

^^^They are one the way!

Anthony Ruiz · « **Reply #6 on:** October 25, 2010, 11:00:25 AM »

If only their site woudl load=(

GeorgePK · « **Reply #7 on:** October 28, 2010, 08:33:12 AM »

I never had that problem but it is probably an issue with the browser. Google chrome works all the time for me

Woody369 · « **Reply #8 on:** October 30, 2010, 03:00:43 PM »

All sites are running fine. The shoes are on the way. It is the first time this has been attempted and it is a big thing to achieve, designing and making a shoe.

DevintheNinja · « **Reply #9 on:** November 07, 2010, 02:15:17 AM »

The shoes will be arriving at the wfpf warehouse next week so im guessing shipping will start immediately after that

Ryan Nicolai · « **Reply #10 on:** November 08, 2010, 06:20:42 AM »

If everything works out, be sure to label it as a non-scam.

GeorgePK · « **Reply #11 on:** November 08, 2010, 04:17:41 PM »

i'm excited

David Jones · « **Reply #12 on:** November 08, 2010, 04:29:08 PM »

I should've pre-ordered these awhile back. Wonder how they'll live up to the hype.

Anthony Ruiz · « **Reply #13 on:** November 08, 2010, 05:01:16 PM »

I dont care if they suck cause right now the shoes I have are worn down to my socks now =(, Damn the WFPF for the delays !

Jeremy H · « **Reply #14 on:** November 08, 2010, 07:03:23 PM »

Quote from: MTrunner on October 19, 2010, 02:57:14 PM

If you've ordered the KOs then you know the issue with shipping you've seen the comments about backwards designs etc. Last I saw there was a video saying the shoes were in route yet they haven't arrived. I'm unable to log onto WFPF's website. Their Facebook no longer exist nor does their Twitter. It reaks of taking the money and running but maybe they are just trying to regroup. Your thoughts.

The WFPF is/was in existence to scam people on shoes and then disappear....

After everything the WFPF has done so far? The MTV show (ultimate parkour challenge), co-sponsoring the Red Bull Art of Motion, etc.
....
The take the money and run idea seems really far-fetched for a group like the WFPF.

I've personally seen several pairs of the "backwards" KOs, in person. It was a legitimate problem with the first order of shoes. (Also, I had a chance to try on my size and they are WONDERFUL shoes!) They are sending a free bag. They are also sending a coupon for 15% (?) off your next pair of shoes. Also, you have always had the option of cancelling your order and getting a full refund (you still have that option...).

They correct non-backwards shoes are done and are just being shipped at this point. So, it shouldn't be long.... I really, really want my pair, as well. And my current shoes are torn up (understatement of the century).

The dude who runs the WFPF website is a fellow freerunner and one of the nicest, coolest dudes in the parkour community. He has been around a while and is well-respected.

It sucks that the shoes have been taking so long. But, it also sucks for the WFPF dudes. They want to get the shoes out as soon as possible. It's in their best interest to start getting shoes out to people (obviously). I'm more than a little frustrated with the delays. But, what can you do? They aren't a shoe company, they are a parkour organization. And, they are new at the shoe thing.
I'm inclined to not be too upset because the guys from the WFPF are some of the nicest, most awesome guys I've ever met. I know they have the parkour communities interests in mind.

Woody369 · « **Reply #15 on:** November 15, 2010, 11:01:21 AM »

Good words Jeremey. They are in the U.S and are waiting to go through customs.

I'm not sure what hype you mean around these shoes, they are not an amazing new design, not super climbing grip, not amazingly padded/spring loaded/jet powered.

They are the basic shoe that is needed to train parkour (where minimalist shoes or barefoot aren't enough). They are light, flexible and cheap, without the added arch support etc that running shoes add that actually make shoes worse.

MTrunner · « **Reply #16 on:** November 18, 2010, 12:31:08 PM »

I didn't really think the athletes were behind the shoes themselves. I assumed they only were there to promote the shoe so when I suggested "taking the money and running" it was directed at whoever the "money man" is. The shoes aren't anything special but they are cheap and if the guys from WFPF get a cut why not support the community. Most people I know get inspiration from the guys in WFPF so when ordering the shoes it was a way to give back to them. I have no problem waiting for the shoes. The KnowObsticles people did offer to refund the money I chose to wait it out. My only gripe is the lack of communication to those that did order. It's been awhile since we recieved the youtube video showing the shoes being made with a comment saying they are in the mail. Maybe my choice of the word "Scam" was a little harsh but when they seemed to cut off all ways of contact... the only thing to do is draw attention to the issue

Anthony Ruiz · « **Reply #17 on:** November 18, 2010, 12:43:50 PM »

agreed and there still is no real say on whats going on just some pictures of chinese people making the shoes.....,

DevintheNinja · « **Reply #18 on:** November 18, 2010, 12:46:10 PM »

ive been keeping up with the progress. word is they are stuck in cutoms right now. you guys have twitter they do update on the stuation

Jeremy H · « **Reply #19 on:** November 18, 2010, 05:34:41 PM »

Quote from: MTrunner on November 18, 2010, 12:31:08 PM

The shoes aren't anything special but they are cheap and if the guys from WFPF get a cut why not support the community.

I don't understand what this statement is supposed to mean....

Also, feel free to "friend" WFPF on Facebook (or, I guess, follow on Twitter - if you use it). You can always send them a message on Facebook or YouTube. Or contact through their site. I'm guessing it may take a little while (they probably get a lot of messages and are always doing stuff), but the response you get will be from the same people you saw in that YouTube video (or the dude behind the camera) and will be genuine.

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Author Topic: KO - Scam - NO MORE (Read 3396 times)