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Buying Old never used boots

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Klinger07
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I’m thinking of buying a pair of dropkicks from 2016, they have only been worn once. Has the technology in the new Fulltilts/k2’s changed so much that I wouldn’t want to wear them? Should I just invest in new boots?
Nov 7 2022 3:49PM
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Cspliffff
Posts: 157 - Karma: 1,048
Klinger07I’m thinking of buying a pair of dropkicks from 2016, they have only been worn once. Has the technology in the new Fulltilts/k2’s changed so much that I wouldn’t want to wear them? Should I just invest in new boots?


I’m still wearing my drop kicks same liner from 2016, definitely wanna get some new ones now but they’ve held up great so far
Nov 7 2022 4:43PM
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TWoods
Posts: 10014 - Karma: 8,386
Dude Full Tilts were designed in 1979. Back then they were called "Flexons" and sold by the company "Raichle". They were as good then as they are now, not much has changed substantially for the most part — biggest changes are in some boots they have better straps and buckles, as well as replaceable heel and toe pieces and better plastics.

I'm sure someone is gonna call me out on some technicality.



Be a chad and buy Flexons
Nov 7 2022 5:52PM
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OFF3P
Posts: 324 - Karma: 2,358
I have 2012 dropkicks and they feel the same as my friends 2020 dropkicks minus the liner is warmer and in better condition. My liner is original and is still comfy with probably like 200+ days on it.
Nov 7 2022 10:05PM
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piss.boy
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Do it. I borrowed my friends old tw boots from the year that looked like the tims boots and they felt great
Nov 8 2022 9:51AM
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Burrito
Posts: 1864 - Karma: 930
They use the exact molds as they're making today, so as long as they weren't stored out in the sun or something for the past six years (which would degrade the plastic), they should feel basically like new. I still occasionally wear my TW Pros from like 2011. Go for it.
Nov 8 2022 12:32PM
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