I've skated a pair. Their cool, but probably not as good as cons versions. (Haven't skated those but I've had feedback from others who did.)
-Sole is grippy, but the felt pattern around it makes it feel less grippy after awhile. Tearing it out out can help: its painstaking.
-The side sole (flick area) doesn't feel like a nice softer grade of skate grip (their more like a harder type) that you'd get in most actual skate vulcs (works but, I didn't enjoy this myself).
-Thin canvas rips easy. Shoe goo will help.
-good board-feel. a little too thin though.
-Insoles don't have good much cush and hurt after awhile. I scraped them out in mine (wouldn't recommend. it's a nightmare) and placed "etc hi pros" in them, but my feet still get kinda sore after awhile.
-They look good though and do work to an extent & can last if you put some modifications into it (the effort might not be worth it), but I'd say trying out an actual cons version would probably be more beneficial to your skating. I'd definitely forgo normal chucks if I was choosing between the two. If you already have them though like I did, then why not I guess.