Vans 45LX "Fixed"

July 28, 2008 @ 08:04 PM
Dethkiss

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Join Date: Mar 2008

Location: Toronto

Just picked up a pair, the White, Black and Orange ones, and I couldn't be happier. They look dirty on, and I snagged the last pair of 11's in Toronto. I'm not sure when they dropped in the states but they came out two days ago here.
Anyone else grab a pair? I'm wondering what people are using to protect the toe. I'm pretty sure its suade.
July 28, 2008 @ 09:01 PM
Dethkiss

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Join Date: Mar 2008

Location: Toronto

I tried to upload an image but it wasn't happening. Check this link to see them. Sorry about that.

http://bp0.blogger.com/_L-Zb0pAGPxE/SHafJBDcBnI/AAAAAAAAAr4/KZedn4TvFak/s1600-h/fixed45s.jpg
July 28, 2008 @ 09:57 PM
apple eyes

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Join Date: Dec 2006

Location: Olive Garden

July 28, 2008 @ 11:18 PM
Mizz

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Location: 916

anyone know any online stores or can someone do a pickup for me? pm me
July 28, 2008 @ 11:50 PM
Dethkiss

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Join Date: Mar 2008

Location: Toronto

Krudmart has some of the grey ones but only in smaller sizes, and District Footwear has the ones I have and the greys in like a 10-10.5.
Those were the first two stores that popped up when I searched Vans 45 LX Fixed. I suggest just trying that if you don't know any stores near you that stock them.
July 29, 2008 @ 04:20 PM
bownah

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Location: SE London (UK)

August 4, 2008 @ 05:50 PM
HEIST.

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Join Date: Jul 2007

Location: Beautiful Vanity B.C...

these are so dope,
copping these when i get back into town.&)
August 4, 2008 @ 06:46 PM
giorgio19

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Join Date: May 2007

Location: toronto, canada

where did you get yours from in toronto?
uncle otis had all three colours, not sure what sizes are left though
August 4, 2008 @ 07:58 PM
New Money

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Join Date: Jul 2007

Location: NYC/LI

i dont remember where but ive seen these in manhattan already
August 5, 2008 @ 01:25 AM
Alchemist`

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Join Date: Jul 2008

i dont remember where but ive seen these in manhattan already


What store?
August 5, 2008 @ 01:26 AM
rpfey

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Join Date: Jun 2008

rofl! can you read alch?
August 5, 2008 @ 01:44 AM
Alchemist`

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Join Date: Jul 2008

rofl! can you read alch?


sorry man im really tired, i just copped the gray ones from district footwear 9.5cool >sad
August 5, 2008 @ 11:13 AM
OneKidd

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Join Date: Feb 2008

Location: Canada

giorgio19, livestock has all 3 colours too
August 7, 2008 @ 03:16 PM
matic

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Join Date: Jul 2006

What store?


dqm had em but sold out now. they have the other 2 colorways left
August 8, 2008 @ 11:57 PM
Alchemist`

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Join Date: Jul 2008

dqm had em but sold out now. they have the other 2 colorways left


I Copped my pair, should come in the mail by next week, btw thanx.
August 9, 2008 @ 12:05 AM
sygyzy

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Join Date: May 2006

Proper has them if anyone is interested.
August 9, 2008 @ 12:07 AM
spykeflipb01

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Join Date: Jun 2006

Location: UC

hopefully district still has a sz 10.5-11 in any color, im really in it for the pouch. is the material tougher to withstand biking wear?
August 9, 2008 @ 05:51 AM
DarKeneD

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Join Date: Aug 2007

Weren't in my size anywhere online, ended up having to go to HUF in SF to cop two pairs.

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August 9, 2008 @ 04:25 PM
finedrive

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Can anyone PM me where to buy these online? thanks
August 9, 2008 @ 06:02 PM
quesadilla

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Join Date: Apr 2008

Location: bay area

sorry if this has been asked/reported on, but is there anything special about the construction of this shoe compared to other eras?
August 10, 2008 @ 12:20 AM
wowdamelms

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^^the tag thing on the back of the shoe reflects off light

EDIT: to everyone that bought it, did it come with a saddle bag?
August 11, 2008 @ 03:05 AM
DarKeneD

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^^the tag thing on the back of the shoe reflects off light

EDIT: to everyone that bought it, did it come with a saddle bag?



Yea that little pouch thing. And the laces are 3m as well. I believe the toe box is made of suede? Not sure though.

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August 12, 2008 @ 12:10 AM
Dethkiss

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Location: Toronto

Yeah the toe box is suade I'm pretty sure.
The pre-release info said that the vans would be built to better suit the fixed gear rider lifestyle (I'm paraphrasing, thats not the exact quote). The actual material that makes up most of the shoe is a little rougher than the normal Eras, and the laces are intertwined with a reflective thread, but honestly, I don't think these will hold up well, atleast aesthetically, if you rode around in them.
They hella pretty, but I don't think I'd expect too much from them strengthwise. Could be wrong, but still. I'm keeping mine clean.
August 12, 2008 @ 03:29 PM
sygyzy

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Join Date: May 2006

I was on the fence about these thinking they just labled regular Vans as "fixed" but no, these are noticeably different. The toebox, like others have mentioned, are a different material. They seem thicker and more durable. I am confident they will hold up to my clips.
August 12, 2008 @ 10:17 PM
misterpopevt

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Location: Vermont

Damn, I need a size 11 ASAP. I slept when I saw them on District. Fuck.

Between the Mountains

August 14, 2008 @ 03:01 AM
quesadilla

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Location: bay area

i haven't really seen these at many places around my parts..wouldn't mind copping if i saw them around
August 19, 2008 @ 03:31 PM
SOLExMONEY

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these are so sick.
August 19, 2008 @ 05:17 PM
wowdamelms

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Join Date: Dec 2006

anyone have a better picture of the saddle bag?
August 20, 2008 @ 09:14 AM
CoryTrevor

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Join Date: Aug 2008

Location: Brooklyn

the difference between these and regular eras is the whole upper is reinforced with kevlar and the toe also has added material to protect against wear from your pedal cages. They also have a syndicate sole which has extra padding and is really comfortable, as well as the already mentioned 3m accents in the laces and back mid sole tag.

I usually ride in eras or slips-on because they fit in my cages without having to loosen them a whole bunch but they don't hold up to the wear and tear of riding and they start to rip at the sides of the toes. I got two pairs of these in late June and have been riding in one pair ever since and they are holding up great. The 3m on the back tag has already worn off though, but that is to be expected as that always happens with Vans. The saddle bag is just some bullshit, but I guess it was pretty cool they included it. A slip on version of these is supposed to be coming out soon.
August 21, 2008 @ 12:23 AM
james2k8

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Join Date: Aug 2008

Location: sydney

i got my white/raven 45lx's today..but i wanted to see the grey ones..which would you guys go for?
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