I tried the PUMA Smash today. They're ok, not as much boardfeel as vans, converse, nike or adidas. They have a thin cup sole which is nice, very cushiony, SO comfortable buuut the cupsole obviously means less flexibility/boardfeel in this case. I'd say they feel similar to the Lakai sole. Won't skate in them much again because I prefer other skate shoes with a vulc sole buuuut seeing as these retail for like 30-40 euros, not bad if you like cushiony impact-support shoes and are on a budget / don't have a skate store in your town