Reply from 9nineclothSep 2, 2025
Hello Deiter,
Thank you for taking the time to write such a detailed review. We are genuinely sorry to hear about your disappointment and we appreciate the opportunity to address the important points you've raised.
First, we want to be completely transparent about our products. The "Nike Air Force 1 Slipknot" shoes are not an official collaboration with Nike or Slipknot. They are custom art pieces. We purchase 100% authentic Nike Air Force 1s from authorized retailers, which our artists then use as a canvas to create custom designs inspired by bands and artists our customers love. We understand how the listing could be confusing, and we apologize if it came across as an official partnership. Our intention is to celebrate the bands, not to mislead.
Regarding your concerns about AI-generated images, you are correct that we use this technology for some of our product mockups, like the Ozzy Osbourne Uno Cards you mentioned. We do this to showcase a wide range of design concepts before they are physically created. The final product a customer receives is a high-quality, physically produced item, not an AI-generated object. However, your feedback makes it clear that we need to be more transparent about this process. We see your point that it can erode trust, and we are taking that very seriously.
We are a small business of passionate fans creating unique items for other fans. We are not a scam, and we absolutely do not want anyone to feel deceived. Making money off "stolen art" is not our goal, and we are actively reviewing how we can better support the artistic community.
We value your perspective immensely. We would like to learn more about your concerns and invite you to contact us directly at [email protected] so we can discuss this further. Thank you again for your honesty; it will help us improve.
Sincerely,
The 9ninecloth Team