NBA 2K12: Let's Talk Shoes

[jd@os]

Can we have a NBA 2K12 shoe thread/discussion? In my opinion this is separate from the Wishlist thread and doesn't fit into Pared's thread either because according to his thread description...

"This thread will focus on things such as the following:
Arenas
Player Faces
Player Accessories
Jersey Mistakes
Let's keep the topic focused in these areas."

I know that some of you think shoes are accessories, but 2K and I don't because shoes are not editable on the "Accessories" page--shoes are editable on their own page, and hopefully 2K12 shoes can be discussed on their own page.

Many people, including me, had problems with the shoes in 2K11 (but this won't be a complaint thread). I'm not a fan of his, but I read where people said Kobe's shoes weren't even in the game. Please post any comments or pics with shoes you would like to see in the game that are do-able for 2K. What did they miss last year? What are must haves for this year?

I must say for starters, with a Larry Bird cover I would like to see the Celtics wearing black shoes.


Mods, even though I think this is an interesting discussion seeing how many people are sneaker heads and shoe collectors, feel free to close/lock this thread if you see fit.

[KGDunks]

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They definitely need to add more shoes and better options for socks (especially for classic teams) hopefully they add DLC for shoes and accesories as well throughout the season (if there is one). Shoes also need to be better quality right now the shoes look like shoes from PS2.

[NealN42]

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Luckily Ronnie recently posted that sneakerheads will be very happy with some upcoming 2k12 news. Hopefully that means they actually have more than 2-4 basic options for each company, as well as more than 2 colorways...and actually have them work properly this time too.

[jd@os]

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Luckily Ronnie recently posted that sneakerheads will be very happy with some upcoming 2k12 news. Hopefully that means they actually have more than 2-4 basic options for each company, as well as more than 2 colorways...and actually have them work properly this time too.

That's the kind of news that does make me very happy. I know they won't do this, but wouldn't it be great to see these guys rocking some Cons?

[J_Posse]

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Well, I've always hoped that 2K/VC would do a better job with their representation of shoes in the 2K series. They've really been hit-or-miss, mostly miss, and I'm hoping it become more of emphasis for the graphic/art team. Unlike every other sport, basketball and sneakers have a connection that is like peanut butter and jelly (couldn't think of anything better LOL).

Here are shoes I'd like to see added to 2K12 (With high quality resolution similar to PC):

Nike

Zoom Kobe VI (ZKVII through DLC)
Air Max Lebron IX
Zoom KD III (ZKD IV through DLC)
Zoom Soldier V
Air Max Fly By
Hyperfuse 2011
Hyperdunk 2011
Air Max Hyperdunk 2011
Hyperballer 2011
Hyperfuse Low

adidas

Adizero Rose 2.0 (Rose Dominate/2.5 through DLC)
AdiPower Howard
AdiZero Crazy Light
Pro Model 2011
Adizero Ghost

Converse

?????

Reebok

Zig Encore

Jordan

Jordan 2011 (2012 through DLC)
Fly Wade
Melo M8
CP3.V
Q Flight
Jordan CMFT Viz Air 13
Jordan TC
Jordan Phase 23
Jordan Alpha 3%




(Need to add a low-cut, mid-cut and high-top silhouette for the shoes)


Note: Could someone post that Ronnie tweet, please. I don't have a tweeter account and don't want to create one just for that. Thanks.

[Rockafella2x]

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yea I hope they have a great selection because many shoes that players will be wearing next year have already been shown online even shoes that will come out next spring, it would be nice if 2k could design them and release them on dlc if anything and yes please fix the colorways

[jd@os]

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yea I hope they have a great selection because many shoes that players will be wearing next year have already been shown online even shoes that will come out next spring, it would be nice if 2k could design them and release them on dlc if anything and yes please fix the colorways

Absolute must.

[LionsFanNJ]

For the love of basketball please 2k get the colorways, and thus custom colorways, right.

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[23]

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First off there was that thread Pared started about different visual enhancements started long ago, so your thread should probably be shoe thing only


I will say this though... its atrocious to butcher the Jordans like they werein 2k11... the colors were awful... looked worse than the fakes you see out there

That said, I hope one day they give us a backbreaker type editor where guys can make up a million shoes, nike converse and whatever else they want with under armour, la gear, fila... everything with simple letters shapes and strips of generic shoe pieces, high and low top because right now all of the shoes are the same height, even the ones that shouldnt be

Anyway, that could probably take a load off of 2k, and thats my suggestion... what do you think?

[TheMan16]

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Under armour sneakers are up and coming in the basketball scene man.

[jd@os]

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First off there was that thread Pared started about different visual enhancements started long ago, so your thread should probably be shoe thing only


I will say this though... its atrocious to butcher the Jordans like they werein 2k11... the colors were awful... looked worse than the fakes you see out there

That said, I hope one day they give us a backbreaker type editor where guys can make up a million shoes, nike converse and whatever else they want with under armour, la gear, fila... everything with simple letters shapes and strips of generic shoe pieces, high and low top because right now all of the shoes are the same height, even the ones that shouldnt be

Anyway, that could probably take a load off of 2k, and thats my suggestion... what do you think?

Yeah 23, I want this thread to be about shoes and shoes only like I stated in the first post. I think it could work, but if you think it needs to be locked it's your call.

But lol at your color comment. They did look like those fake Jordans from the back of somebody's automobile trunk. I tell people, "Only buy Js from a place (mall, legit website, etc) where you actually get a real receipt.

[AllStarDaDon]

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First off there was that thread Pared started about different visual enhancements started long ago, so your thread should probably be shoe thing only


I will say this though... its atrocious to butcher the Jordans like they werein 2k11... the colors were awful... looked worse than the fakes you see out there

That said, I hope one day they give us a backbreaker type editor where guys can make up a million shoes, nike converse and whatever else they want with under armour, la gear, fila... everything with simple letters shapes and strips of generic shoe pieces, high and low top because right now all of the shoes are the same height, even the ones that shouldnt be

Anyway, that could probably take a load off of 2k, and thats my suggestion... what do you think?

LMFAO I still can't believe they had Jordan rocking fakes.

[LionsFanNJ]

What got me about it is they claimed in a dev insight specifically mentioning we could recreate the Space Jam 11's and get the game at release and there's NO POSSIBLE WAY TO CREATE THAT COLORWAY. At. All. In fact just about all the Jordans only had the base color and accent 1. So they all looked horrible outside of a select few. If they fix how the shoes are rendered i.e. break up the various parts independently I think we'd all be happy. Well, I wouldn't until they add the "throwback" Foamposites aka the Pennys an option.

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[jd@os]

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What got me about it is they claimed in a dev insight specifically mentioning we could recreate the Space Jam 11's and get the game at release and there's NO POSSIBLE WAY TO CREATE THAT COLORWAY. At. All.

Really? I did not know that.

I'm sure some gamers don't see where we're coming from, but for people who collect shoes, love the shoe game, grew up watching Jordan, etc--it is essential to get the kicks right. And you must get them right if you make a big deal about unlocking them. Niquedfl brought up a good point that I know people like aloncho, youvalss, and others feel me on:

When the NBA season started and MJ walked on the floor, you didn't look at his head or his tongue--you looked at his shoes to see them for the first time. Young guys today are buying the Jordan RETROS, but if you don't know, (original) Jordans were a big deal back in the day--Sports Illustrated did a cover article about kids being killed over them. I know classmates who said they would spend more time looking at Jordan's feet during the game to check out his shoes than paying attention to who was winning the game.

I think Jordan should have an exception on his shoes (another thing that could set him apart from others): give us a regular season white version of his shoes and a post season black version of his shoes. Just do something to get the Js right.

[I Djm]

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if they don't announce that we can edit every part of the shoe. then it shows they don't know what the sneakerheads want