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Problems finding Ariake in my size
« on: February 14, 2011, 01:09:20 PM »
I having issues finding K-Swiss Ariake in my size, the pair i have a lot of miles on them. if anyone finds a place that sells size 12s let me know
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Re: Problems finding Ariake in my size
« Reply #1 on: February 14, 2011, 02:23:04 PM »
Y'know, shoes really aren't that important for parkour... At least, not nearly as important as some make it out to be. So unimportant, in fact, that we often recommend doing parkour barefoot. Anyways, food for thought.

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Re: Problems finding Ariake in my size
« Reply #2 on: February 16, 2011, 08:03:25 AM »
I do wear vibrams five-fingers some time, but i really like those shoes cause i just plain "regular" running about 20-25 miles a week
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Re: Problems finding Ariake in my size
« Reply #3 on: February 16, 2011, 09:00:41 AM »
On the actual K-Swiss site they have some 12s. They are the flashy ones! I have a pair....good stuff.
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Re: Problems finding Ariake in my size
« Reply #4 on: February 16, 2011, 09:10:46 AM »
I do wear vibrams five-fingers some time, but i really like those shoes cause i just plain "regular" running about 20-25 miles a week

I feel like the Ariakes aren't exactly the best shoe to wear in you're running to that extent every week. It's probably the reason why your current ones are so worn out. Try looking at some Asics, New Balance, or Saucony running shoes, and saving your Ariakes for actual parkour training. They'd probably last longer, be more comforting, and be cheaper than going through pairs of Ariakes.
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Re: Problems finding Ariake in my size
« Reply #5 on: February 16, 2011, 09:29:54 AM »
I feel like the Ariakes aren't exactly the best shoe to wear in you're running to that extent every week. It's probably the reason why your current ones are so worn out. Try looking at some Asics, New Balance, or Saucony running shoes, and saving your Ariakes for actual parkour training. They'd probably last longer, be more comforting, and be cheaper than going through pairs of Ariakes.

I used to wear mine for running, they went down hill really fast. Save them just for training.
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Re: Problems finding Ariake in my size
« Reply #6 on: February 18, 2011, 09:59:51 PM »
They do wear down pretty fast, but every other running shoe does too when you run alot. i used to use new balance but after i started running in the Ariake's i have increased speed and mainly they are just so comfortable i cant help my self haha. i guess i will go with the flashy style ones since i cant find the black and white ones. thanks all
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Re: Problems finding Ariake in my size
« Reply #7 on: February 22, 2011, 10:10:39 AM »
Yeah it's tough.



Those are my second (and only pair in good condition) pair of Ariakes and I can't get them in that color anymore. I think I may have the last pair of 12's in this scheme in existence. D:
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Re: Problems finding Ariake in my size
« Reply #8 on: February 26, 2011, 04:09:45 PM »
Kyle you have no idea how jealous I am that you have those.
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