New Footbag shoes

Faco · Post by **Faco** » 13 Jun 2006 23:06

So we can stop hijacking the "Vasek Euros" thread, let's talk about the development of this "Quantum" prototype Footbag shoe here.

Does anyone has pictures up close?

sen · Post by **sen** » 13 Jun 2006 23:12

I'm really interested in this shoe. I didn't post in the other thread (or in Mosher's blog) because I wasn't sure what my opinion was and I didn't want to hijack any threads.

I think it's good that there is a FOOTBAG SHOE. Even if it is just a rip off of the laver. If the money paid for it supports footbag rather than Addidas, I'm happy. Also, when people ask me if those are footbag shoes? It'd be SO awesome to say yes. I have many questions about this shoe. Weight? Support? Price? ect... But from what I have gathered this is a GOOD thing for the sport.

Now to address Mosher's slight delimma. Tom, this is a footbag shoe. That's a good thing. I know you wanted to be first, and you'll still be first to make a REVOLUTIONARY FOOTBAG SHOE. This seems to be a Laver with a new name. When your shoe comes out it will blow our minds. But remember, almost no sport has only ONE choice of equipment. Choice is a good thing.

I like choice.

I want to get Goonits for better support, but now I'm thinking about waiting and see what comes of this.

Cod · Post by **Cod** » 14 Jun 2006 00:01

I heard the rumours that Planet Footbag shoes will be available on Worlds for 60 Euro. I definatelly want to have a pair of them

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Faco · Post by **Faco** » 14 Jun 2006 00:05

Planetfootbag shoes? Hm..I respect Planetfootbag and I am very thankful to them for all their support, but..their stuff is not exactly high-quality.

I am also very glad and excited that things are moving forward

sniikeri · Post by **sniikeri** » 14 Jun 2006 08:16

?
So who is actually starting to produce these shoes? Are these "Quantums" really Planetfootbag shoes or made by some else?
I got a bit confused with all this, because it IS big news for the sport.

It was said that it doesn't need as much modifying as the Lavers. I guess the inside fabric is just thin mesh and there's no canvas like in Lavers? Toe-box is there already?

mohkale · Post by **mohkale** » 14 Jun 2006 13:15

Faco wrote:Planetfootbag shoes? Hm..I respect Planetfootbag and I am very thankful to them for all their support, but..their stuff is not exactly high-quality.

Most of the bags they're selling aren't high quality, but their other products are high quality.

I'm just guessing here but I bet they make most money on the low-quality bags.

planetfootbag and the guys running it are awesome!

MAtti

Moxie · Post by **Moxie** » 14 Jun 2006 13:44

[Moved to Bags and Equipment]

Faco · Post by **Faco** » 14 Jun 2006 14:22

Moxie wrote:[Moved to Bags and Equipment]

Whoops, sorry about that

RawSko · Post by **RawSko** » 14 Jun 2006 15:04

could we order a pair now the same way we'd order a new pair of Lavers? I wanna pair!!

::Edit::

Also,

Planet footbag stuff is not high quality

Don't they sell Ilja Bags?

...That is HIGH quality

Jeremy · Post by **Jeremy** » 14 Jun 2006 22:30

Dude how does he find time to make that many bags? Does he stitch like full time?

Anyway I think the shoes are a great thing for footbag. Having specifically made freestyle shoes will be a great step forward for the sport. People will stop telling me I cheat because I cut my shoes up when I have these

. I can't wait to get a pair! Awesome.

I can understand why Tom would be personally dissapointed about this, but you can't have a monopoly on the idea of making shoes for footbag and I think while this might not be a good thing for Tom's personal ambitions - it's great for footbag and no disrespect to Tom but I care about that more

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Faco · Post by **Faco** » 15 Jun 2006 02:58

These are Ilja bags? They look a bit like them, but i doubt it very much..

mr.alex · Post by **mr.alex** » 15 Jun 2006 03:06

Faco wrote:These are Ilja bags? They look a bit like them, but i doubt it very much..

Why you doubt it

This picture was originally posted by Ilja himself and the bags look awesome.

Anyway, looking forward to try these quantum-shoes

phyto · Post by **phyto** » 15 Jun 2006 05:12

So who is actually starting to produce these shoes? Are these "Quantums" really Planetfootbag shoes or made by some else?
I got a bit confused with all this, because it IS big news for the sport.

It was said that it doesn't need as much modifying as the Lavers. I guess the inside fabric is just thin mesh and there's no canvas like in Lavers? Toe-box is there already?

Exactly the same I would have asked, so is there anyone who knows this stuff?

Faco · Post by **Faco** » 15 Jun 2006 05:22

Perhaps they sell Ilja bags, but they don't make them. Big difference.

Ontopic, is this shoe thing a secret or do people really don't know anything

smokefree · Post by **smokefree** » 15 Jun 2006 07:43

Planet footbag only sells to europe right? bastards.

Kyle Hewitt · Post by **Kyle Hewitt** » 15 Jun 2006 11:22

They're working on getting paypal so Americans like us can buy there shit!

Oroza · Post by **Oroza** » 16 Jun 2006 00:43

is their anymore info on these quantum shoes? pics?

RawSko · Post by **RawSko** » 16 Jun 2006 10:03

:Edit:

smokefree wrote:Planet footbag only sells to europe right? bastards.

I'm pretty sure that you could just order a bag from Ilja himself... I'm trying to. He hasn't gotten back to me yet

If planet Footbag were to make "Ilja Bags" they would nolonger be made by Ilja, making them Non-Ilja bags... right? I think selling them is as close as they can get. Go Planet Footbag!!

zeroman13 · Post by **zeroman13** » 16 Jun 2006 10:20

what if Ilja actually did make those, for planet footbag to sell?

BenRea · Post by **BenRea** » 16 Jun 2006 10:22

lol, he did!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!