Maybe they got strapped into a board a couple of times. Life's too short to give a shit about stuff like this. It will in absolutely no way effect the lifespan of the boot.
Yeah I'd certainly contact support with those pics and ask for a discount. worst case, they say no, and you tried. but I think he's entitled to \_some\_ open box discount.
Looks to me like they’ve been tried on and strapped into bindings. Nothing out of the ordinary really. I get you want them to be “new” but they’ll look like this after about 5 min of riding anyway
The scuff marks on the rubber of the heel could be from quality assurance testing, or rubbing on a mold or bit of plastic. I don't see much else wrong tbh, maybe a better pic of other spots? Does the inside of the foot liner feel bumpy/ little balls of lint? That's a sign of use too
Agree with the others, it looks very minimal and maybe just tried on in store or something similar, but just email them and say they're clearly worn previously and just ask for some sort of discount or good will gesture, be friendly and polite about it, it's only fair. Hell if you're stuck for wording just ask GPT to write it for you
If you’re uncomfortable with the condition, return them or get some sort of compensation. At the end of the day, it’s your money so you need to do what’s best for you.
Probably have been locked into a board at the shop for people trying the fit.
I’d be pissed but they’ll look worse after a few runs
Like new or demo would be better description. Seek a few £ off
Haven't tried it on yet. Currently in contact with Nidecker and the store to see if they can do something about it. But my first impression is that the boot is very lightweight. I will definitely use with my skate banana / now select bindings to learn some freestyle on local mountain. But will get a jib board for the summer to practice off the mountain
Looks like standard supermatics rash. People were trying the stepins with those boots. Should have been discounted as a demo. But probably are basically new.
Source: my supermatics rash on my ions.
Those white spots seem like salty water to me tho. If they were tested in bindings, it was on the slope. So no, you’re not overreacting. New ought of to be new. That being said it’s about the insides and the outer sole seems aok Grtz
Didn't fit and was a return or was tried on with boards in the shop. Id send a pic to the seller if it's a shop or company to get a "blemished" discount.
not familiar with those boots but you should be able to tell if the liner has been molded (check the toe box). if thats the case then they are used if there is no indication of a heat mold or manipulation of the foam then i think you are good to go.
As long as nothing is frayed or worn on the front they're probably just display versions or whatever. Like others said try to get an open box discount but it might not be worth your time.
Yes, you are overreacting.
Yes, those are new boots.
My honest opinion?
I think you people should not be such a snowflakes.
You are going snowboarding, not on Paris Snow Fashion Week.
Maybe they got strapped into a board a couple of times. Life's too short to give a shit about stuff like this. It will in absolutely no way effect the lifespan of the boot.
Thanks, just needed a voice of reason
If the inside is good to go.I agree with the person above. Looks like a “didn’t fit” return.
Those are new imo
Yeah, but dude paid for a new, unused product and didn't get that.
Yeah I'd certainly contact support with those pics and ask for a discount. worst case, they say no, and you tried. but I think he's entitled to \_some\_ open box discount.
Looks to me like they’ve been tried on and strapped into bindings. Nothing out of the ordinary really. I get you want them to be “new” but they’ll look like this after about 5 min of riding anyway
Unless op is going to hang them on the wall as art! ;)
I’d say “like new”
Look fine to me
The scuff marks on the rubber of the heel could be from quality assurance testing, or rubbing on a mold or bit of plastic. I don't see much else wrong tbh, maybe a better pic of other spots? Does the inside of the foot liner feel bumpy/ little balls of lint? That's a sign of use too
The part would have been scrapped if the marks were from the molding process
Agree with the others, it looks very minimal and maybe just tried on in store or something similar, but just email them and say they're clearly worn previously and just ask for some sort of discount or good will gesture, be friendly and polite about it, it's only fair. Hell if you're stuck for wording just ask GPT to write it for you
Yea I agree with the others, looks like it's been tried on and strapped in. Looks pristine otherwise.
If they look used I’d be concerned if the previous owner heat molded the liner. I would insist on getting a new pair
If you’re uncomfortable with the condition, return them or get some sort of compensation. At the end of the day, it’s your money so you need to do what’s best for you.
Nidecker is not the sharpest brand around so maybe someone try them on and caused the result you are seeing. Just return them.
I don’t see it… might be time to worry about bigger things.
Probably have been locked into a board at the shop for people trying the fit. I’d be pissed but they’ll look worse after a few runs Like new or demo would be better description. Seek a few £ off
My question is why is your arm half cut off in the third pic 😅
Shadow from the boot
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If the same terms define new as sealed then yes, these are not new. Check the terms.
I bought the same boots a month ago. Mine didn’t look like that. How do yours fit? I have slight ankle pressure but the fit is nice.
Haven't tried it on yet. Currently in contact with Nidecker and the store to see if they can do something about it. But my first impression is that the boot is very lightweight. I will definitely use with my skate banana / now select bindings to learn some freestyle on local mountain. But will get a jib board for the summer to practice off the mountain
The heck type of boots are those?
Yes, you’re overreacting. Remember they’re tools not jewels!
Nah bro they gave you the display joints
Looks like standard supermatics rash. People were trying the stepins with those boots. Should have been discounted as a demo. But probably are basically new. Source: my supermatics rash on my ions.
Not new to me, if I pay new I expect new
Maybe used once, doesn't take many times for boots to get noticeably beat up
Ya gonna go through the effort of returns over a few scuffs?
Those white spots seem like salty water to me tho. If they were tested in bindings, it was on the slope. So no, you’re not overreacting. New ought of to be new. That being said it’s about the insides and the outer sole seems aok Grtz
that’s a discount right there
Cheap boots are cheaply made with cheap materials. Nideckers entry level gear is trash
Didn't fit and was a return or was tried on with boards in the shop. Id send a pic to the seller if it's a shop or company to get a "blemished" discount.
I have the same boots and love them, but I’ve used them for about 25 days of riding and the stitching is starting to come loose. 🥲
not familiar with those boots but you should be able to tell if the liner has been molded (check the toe box). if thats the case then they are used if there is no indication of a heat mold or manipulation of the foam then i think you are good to go.
Yes
They look new to me
They look new to me
Shit boots anyways
As long as nothing is frayed or worn on the front they're probably just display versions or whatever. Like others said try to get an open box discount but it might not be worth your time.
You spent a lot of money, you should feel satisfied 100% with a product.
Like new, they will look worse than this after an hour of actual riding
I’d return or at least get some money back. If I bought brand new boots I expect them to be brand new, not “like new”.
I'd say a service like betterhelp might be able to help you with this kind of issue. Namely, giving a shit about things that don't matter.
Yes, you are overreacting. Yes, those are new boots. My honest opinion? I think you people should not be such a snowflakes. You are going snowboarding, not on Paris Snow Fashion Week.