Always hated velcro.
The hook side scratchy.
The loop side as well, rough.
Can’t seem to avoid products utilizing this closure method.
The sound of separation is the worst discomfort. The worst.
Purchase choice is highly reliable on the absence.
Velcro is a deal breaker.
Breaker status overridden if stitching can be cut and plucked free.
Velcro is hate. Calling this unreasonable is the unreasonable position
AF-1 Nike Mid, white, 8.5, order placed.
Shipping arrival just in time for weekend Tai Chi workshop.
Street shoes banned from studio floor.
Favorite shoe, requires velcro surgery.
The ankle strap must go.
Leather strap on the inside, cut away.
Leather velcro strap on the outside cut free and stitches plucked.
Gather tools: X-Acto knife, tweezers, sometimes sharp scissors.
Out of the box, foot scooched inside, fit is new shoe tight.
Bonus, laces installed.
Breaking-in phase is fairly short.
Unworn sole, unmarked leather, bright white, fresh.
New start.
Natural life state is to have three levels.
Grunge work, everyday wear, and the Tai Chi or gym only version.
The special non street use choice has been long missing.
$137.15, white, Nike Air Jordan. No! Must return!
Mistake order. Not ok, not my AF-1.
Fit severely off. Absence of Velcro, doesn’t matter.
AF-1, even requiring the Velcro surgery, superior.
I feel a fool for the order mistake.
I dread the return shipping dance.
There was the temporary anticipation.
Maybe everyday could be demoted; grunge trashed?
No. Air Jordan is on the don’t do it list.