Author Topic: Shoes that won't die/you wont throw away (Read 4271 times)

lk130 · « **on:** March 26, 2016, 01:50:01 AM »

For me it's supra ellingtons, the blk/wht pair I have lasts and look nice but the bottom is worn as it gets for those shoes, I keep them because the shoe won't look bad at any shape.

Any similarities?

Frank · « **Reply #1 on:** March 26, 2016, 06:30:05 AM »

some old black blazer his with the swooshs missing as a backup pair at my parents house whenever i visit them

some 14 y old cons dr j in red leather that i never wear or skate, but can't part with either

some early emericas from 97 for nostalgic reasons(they have the first logo with the stylized e)

some all white dc manteca hi a friend flowed about a decade back that i used as winter boots

a weird dc sample of some old colin mc kay promodel

pair of red white and blue non sb dunks i got around 2001 for skating because i wasnt into skateshoes back then. skated these and stan smiths until i started to buy lakais.

BMCsteve · « **Reply #2 on:** March 26, 2016, 06:54:14 AM »

My last pair of Westgate's lasted longer than any shoes I've ever had. I skated through the midsole and they were still comfortable. Glad to see they're back in the Emerica lineup so I can buy more

JAesop · « **Reply #3 on:** March 26, 2016, 07:00:19 AM »

Quote from: BMCsteve on March 26, 2016, 06:54:14 AM

My last pair of Westgate's lasted longer than any shoes I've ever had. I skated through the midsole and they were still comfortable. Glad to see their back in the Emerica lineup so I can buy more

^^^^what Steve said ^^^
White ones look good.

Pauly Walnuts · « **Reply #4 on:** March 26, 2016, 07:45:44 AM »

Still can't break through the Cons One Star for whatever reason, the sole might give out sooner than the upper, but it's felt like I've skated these for an eternity.

Jordick · « **Reply #5 on:** March 26, 2016, 11:30:38 AM »

I skated a pair of ctas pros for only like 2 or 3 months, and wore them as shoes for going out for like almost two years after that. The sole has had a hole in it for a year, the back was completely ripping out, the insoles would pop out the bottom, the sole was bald, and the rubber toe cap on my forward foot almost had a hole in it so it was covered in shoe goo. They just looked nice

Silky Johnson · « **Reply #6 on:** March 26, 2016, 12:24:27 PM »

Quote from: JAesop on March 26, 2016, 07:00:19 AM

Quote from: BMCsteve on March 26, 2016, 06:54:14 AM
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My last pair of Westgate's lasted longer than any shoes I've ever had. I skated through the midsole and they were still comfortable. Glad to see their back in the Emerica lineup so I can buy more
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^^^^what Steve said ^^^
White ones look good.

Jake From State Farm · « **Reply #7 on:** March 26, 2016, 02:30:32 PM »

I skated a pair of CTAS Hi's off and on for over a year, it was the blue Polar colorway. Those were seemingly indestructible.

Such · « **Reply #8 on:** March 26, 2016, 04:59:43 PM »

fucking busenitz adv they just wont break they hold their shape so well and i still havent rippet a lace.

Lmaopercs · « **Reply #9 on:** March 26, 2016, 08:04:37 PM »

It takes me forever to blow through pairs of Figgys

Such · « **Reply #10 on:** March 26, 2016, 08:09:46 PM »

Quote from: Lmaopercs on March 26, 2016, 08:04:37 PM

It takes me forever to blow through pairs of Figgys

thats weird i went through mine in less than 2 weeks. didnt really like them the got so fucking floppy and got an ollie hole after 3 days. and the impact protection was shit.

ducky darnsworth · « **Reply #11 on:** March 26, 2016, 08:12:21 PM »

Those dc super suede models, I wish I could have skated them longer but I had to quit because the sizing is shit, hurt my feet to much.

Hash Slinging Slasher · « **Reply #12 on:** March 26, 2016, 11:25:12 PM »

Quote from: Pauly Walnuts on March 26, 2016, 07:45:44 AM

Still can't break through the Cons One Star for whatever reason, the sole might give out sooner than the upper, but it's felt like I've skated these for an eternity.

the sole will last forever. i've had a pair for a while now and i put a hole in the suede but the toe bumper is like barely worn through. tons of rubber on those things.

Makaveli · « **Reply #13 on:** March 27, 2016, 12:28:04 AM »

I still have some of the original black leather Ipath Reed mids and some red Supra Double Es in a box at my mom's house. I may toss the Supras, but those Reeds are still so sick.

arcam · « **Reply #14 on:** March 27, 2016, 12:48:22 AM »

got like 3 pairs of the original axion Mariano,and 1 of the 2nd.
a pair of es creagers.
refuse to throw out

Eric ricks · « **Reply #15 on:** March 27, 2016, 06:07:53 AM »

Quote from: arcam on March 27, 2016, 12:48:22 AM

got like 3 pairs of the original axion Mariano,and 1 of the 2nd.
a pair of es creagers.
refuse to throw out

Dont ever throw out those creagers!

One of the best shoes ever! I skated like 10 fuckin pair and at that time I skated all fuckin day and night and they lasted long and looked cool as fuck.

If a reissue came up and it was exact id buy 20 pairs at least

Wonderful Whizzplank · « **Reply #16 on:** March 27, 2016, 06:50:36 AM »

I've got some 6 year old skytops in black leather with baby blue suede accents, I've had to superglue the sole back onto them twice, but I just can't part with them. Too comfy, too nostalgic, too perfect.

Willie · « **Reply #17 on:** March 27, 2016, 10:55:24 AM »

I have a bunch of older Dunks with bald soles but reasonably intact uppers.

A pair of Rowley XLTs that I wear for painting/construction.

lk130 · « **Reply #18 on:** March 27, 2016, 11:40:31 PM »

Shoes I didn't toss

http://www.pho.to/A5Qoj

Gray Imp Sausage Metal · « **Reply #19 on:** March 27, 2016, 11:45:52 PM »

I've chucked away so many good shoes over the years. Moving continents sucks.
Still clinging to my Silas 1's though, that shoe was waaaay ahead of it's time

fulfillthedream · « **Reply #20 on:** March 28, 2016, 03:57:44 AM »

i kept a bunch of older emericas from the mid 2000s in my closet and my mom was cleaning my shit out and tossed em cause they looked so worn out

Andmoreagain · « **Reply #21 on:** March 28, 2016, 06:15:50 AM »

Current pair of NB#533 that I've been skating every day for about a month. Showing very little wear at this point, though it's possibly cus I've been skating so much transition as opposed to flip tricks and the like.

Maybe i shoulda skated more street cus it's a weartest, but I guess they'll be stoked on how durable they are

zippy z · « **Reply #22 on:** March 30, 2016, 04:57:06 AM »

Clark's Wallys last forever.

whoami · « **Reply #23 on:** March 30, 2016, 09:20:30 AM »

Quote from: redux on March 30, 2016, 04:57:06 AM

Clark's Wallys last forever.

but your ankles won't.

oyolar · « **Reply #24 on:** March 30, 2016, 09:29:19 AM »

Quote from: Silky Johnson on March 26, 2016, 12:24:27 PM

Quote from: JAesop on March 26, 2016, 07:00:19 AM
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Quote from: BMCsteve on March 26, 2016, 06:54:14 AM
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My last pair of Westgate's lasted longer than any shoes I've ever had. I skated through the midsole and they were still comfortable. Glad to see their back in the Emerica lineup so I can buy more
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^^^^what Steve said ^^^
White ones look good.
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Same here. I'm skating a pair of CCs I got for Christmas but the Westgates still have plenty of life left in them. Getting a pair of the white ones for my birthday and excited about that. Great colorway and i prefer the shape and snug feel that they have over the CCs.

MOE SYZLAK · « **Reply #25 on:** March 30, 2016, 10:30:25 AM »

The supra Ellingtons last forever! I have never even come close to blowing a pair out. I just get tired of skating them and retire them. Got a pair of blue and yellow Silas 1s that are in terrible shape but can't part with them.

Justis · « **Reply #26 on:** March 30, 2016, 12:52:09 PM »

Cant get rid of Jlay vans from 8th grade

Gray Imp Sausage Metal · « **Reply #27 on:** March 30, 2016, 05:27:40 PM »

Quote from: MOE SYZLAK on March 30, 2016, 10:30:25 AM

Got a pair of blue and yellow Silas 1s that are in terrible shape but can't part with them.

We should really start a Silas 1 thread on here, so many posters love that shoe

mynameisnotjeff · « **Reply #28 on:** March 30, 2016, 05:33:53 PM »

es Accelerate, I skated a pair the most I could and I barely have a hole on the sole. The toe box gave me an awesome flick!

zippy z · « **Reply #29 on:** March 31, 2016, 06:39:24 AM »

Not for skating you big silly. Those are stone-cold chillers.

Quote from: whoami on March 30, 2016, 09:20:30 AM

Quote from: redux on March 30, 2016, 04:57:06 AM
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Clark's Wallys last forever.
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but your ankles won't.

Author Topic: Shoes that won't die/you wont throw away (Read 4271 times)

BMCsteve

JAesop

Jordick

Jake From State Farm

Such

Such

Eric ricks

zippy z

zippy z