Cap and Gown 11s Release Info (Everything you need to know about when they are coming out)

by Adelaide Davy

Alright, let’s talk about those Cap and Gown 11s. Man, when I first saw pictures, I thought, “Okay, these are actually pretty slick.” All black, that nice suede instead of the usual patent leather on some parts, felt a bit more grown-up, you know? Perfect for something a bit more formal, or at least that’s what I told myself. I figured, yeah, I’ll try to get these. Famous last words.

Cap and Gown 11s Release Info (Everything you need to know about when they are coming out)

The “Easy” Attempt

So, the day approached. I did the usual prep work. It’s a whole routine, this sneaker game. You gotta know which apps, which websites, what time they drop. It’s like studying for an exam nobody asked you to take.

I had my main phone ready, my wife’s phone (she’s a good sport, mostly), and even dusted off an old tablet. Alarms set for stupid o’clock in the morning. You feel like a secret agent trying to crack a code, but all you’re trying to do is buy a pair of shoes. It’s ridiculous when you think about it.

Then came the drop. Or, should I say, the “drop”?

  • Entered on the main swoosh app. Got the “You’re in line” message. Sat there. And sat there. Twenty minutes later: “Sorry, sold out.” Classic.
  • Tried a couple of the big retailer websites. One crashed immediately. The other had a queue system that felt like it was powered by a hamster on a wheel. By the time I got through, surprise, surprise, all gone.
  • Entered a few online raffles beforehand too. You fill out your details, hope for the best. Days later, you get those lovely “Unfortunately, you were not selected” emails. Every single one.

It’s the same story every single time with these hyped releases. You start to wonder if actual human beings even get these things at retail price anymore. It feels like you’re battling an army of bots, and you, with your clumsy human fingers, don’t stand a chance.

The Aftermath and the Resell Question

So, yeah, struck out everywhere. As usual. You see them instantly pop up on those reseller sites, prices already jacked up two, three times the original. It really grinds your gears, you know? These folks with their software scoop everything up and then bleed you dry. There’s no passion for the shoe, just profit. It’s a business, I get it, but man, it sours the whole thing.

Cap and Gown 11s Release Info (Everything you need to know about when they are coming out)

I was pretty bummed. I actually wanted these for a specific event, a friend’s wedding, thought they’d be a nice touch. So, I found myself doing the walk of shame: browsing the resell market. It’s a dark place. You see the prices and you just sigh. Is it worth it? Am I really going to pay that much over retail for some bits of rubber and fabric?

I debated it for a good week. Looked at alternatives. Nothing quite hit the same. My wife just rolled her eyes. “Are you still on about those shoes?” she’d ask. Yes, yes I was.

In the end, I caved. Found a price that was “only” disgustingly inflated instead of astronomically inflated. Clicked “buy.” A part of me died a little inside. The shoes arrived, and yeah, they looked good. Really good, actually. Solid construction, premium feel, just like I’d hoped. Wore them to the wedding, got a few compliments. Felt nice.

But every time I look at them now, I don’t just see a cool pair of sneakers. I see the early mornings, the frustrating app crashes, the Ls, and that stupid resell price I paid. It’s a whole saga in a shoebox. Makes you wonder if the “practice” of getting them is more memorable than the shoes themselves, and not always in a good way. It’s a love-hate thing, this whole sneaker culture. Mostly hate when you’re trying to cop, a little bit of love when you finally have them in hand. Then you forget all the pain until the next “must-have” pair comes along. What a cycle.

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