The Lakai Pledge

[micky682]

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If I'm an 8.5 in the Guy XLK, am I an 8.5 in the Griffin? Or are cupsoles different than vulc?

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I'd say try a size 8. The XLK shoes (generally) fit half a size small while most of the vulcs fit true to size or slightly large.

Thank you, I've really wanted to try Lakai's new vulc.

[dillanharp]

Sorry to bump an old ass thread, but I'm skating some linden's right now and they're straight garbage. The rubber around the toe is coming off in chunks rather than steady wear.  The main problem I have is the shoes feel uneven, like I'm walking on my heels, it's a weird feeling. Is this an XLK thing or did I just get a fucked up pair?

[Nigga]

Sorry to bump an old ass thread, but I'm skating some linden's right now and they're straight garbage. The rubber around the toe is coming off in chunks rather than steady wear.  The main problem I have is the shoes feel uneven, like I'm walking on my heels, it's a weird feeling. Is this an XLK thing or did I just get a fucked up pair?

More than likely a fucked up pair, I've had 2 pairs of Linden's and they were great for me.

[Randozzi]

Pretty stoked on the Owens. First time skating in slip-ons and they feel great.

[micky682]

Pretty stoked on the Owens. First time skating in slip-ons and they feel great.

Quite stable for a slip on, I like how the front flexes but the heel stays rigid.

[063 FLIP]

Whens this colorway coming out?

[Funkyfrenchfries]

How are you guys liking the Owen so far? Really want to pick up a pair after I'm done skating my Howard's

[Dr Steve Brule]

How are you guys liking the Owen so far? Really want to pick up a pair after I'm done skating my Howard's

also really wanting to know this.  it's a great looking shoe

[artsy]

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How are you guys liking the Owen so far? Really want to pick up a pair after I'm done skating my Howard's

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also really wanting to know this.  it's a great looking shoe

Been looking to skate a slip on (haven't before, Vans always seemed like wouldn't last). I'll keep an eye on this thread for sure to see if these Owen's are worth buying.

[sweat stains]

I'm about five sessions in on the Owens and they feel super good. Really, really comfy.

Durability so far is great, and the grip is the standard Lakai vulc grip which is perfect. I really have no complaints about the shoe, Lakai did a great job with it. I did have to get a half size down, but the fit is good if you get the right size. No heel slip at all.

[nylin]

How are you guys liking the Owen so far? Really want to pick up a pair after I'm done skating my Howard's

I love the owens. I have a couple pairs in rotation and theyre great. Durable and have a nice fit.

[Filip]

I just started to wear these, had them for about 7-8 months, just stockpilled under my bed. They are perfect, a little too snug at first, but after two or three days of walking around they became the best shoes ever.

[swagdragon123]

I just started to wear these, had them for about 7-8 months, just stockpilled under my bed. They are perfect, a little too snug at first, but after two or three days of walking around they became the best shoes ever.

sorry I just wanted Lakai to see this.

[Randozzi]

How are you guys liking the Owen so far? Really want to pick up a pair after I'm done skating my Howard's

digging mine so far, pretty perfect out of the box and as they break in they feel even better.

[Filip]

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I just started to wear these, had them for about 7-8 months, just stockpilled under my bed. They are perfect, a little too snug at first, but after two or three days of walking around they became the best shoes ever.

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sorry I just wanted Lakai to see this.

No problem man. Also, I love the insoles on those things, In the 13 years Ive been skating, Ive never had insoles in skate shoes so thick ,and yet soft and comfortable. I use them in probably three other pairs of shoes, everywhere they fit pretty much.

[swagdragon123]

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I just started to wear these, had them for about 7-8 months, just stockpilled under my bed. They are perfect, a little too snug at first, but after two or three days of walking around they became the best shoes ever.

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sorry I just wanted Lakai to see this.

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No problem man. Also, I love the insoles on those things, In the 13 years Ive been skating, Ive never had insoles in skate shoes so thick ,and yet soft and comfortable. I use them in probably three other pairs of shoes, everywhere they fit pretty much.

I had these bad girls

so damn sexy

imagine a gato like dura-cap on the top seam       

[Ham Sandwiches]

Whens this colorway coming out?

I just came a little.

[victor doom]

I have lost confidence on Lakai. My last three pairs of shoes were the Griffin. First pair wore down in normal time for me, but the second pair the suede blew out so quick and the last pair now the sole around the ball of my foot and side of the opposite foot have torn to shit super fast literally within a month's time skating 3 times a week for two hour sessions. How are the Vincent's cause I give up on the Griffin model?

[nylin]

I have lost confidence on Lakai. My last three pairs of shoes were the Griffin. First pair wore down in normal time for me, but the second pair the suede blew out so quick and the last pair now the sole around the ball of my foot and side of the opposite foot have torn to shit super fast literally within a month's time skating 3 times a week for two hour sessions. How are the Vincent's cause I give up on the Griffin model?

The Vincents are great. I've skated about 10 pairs and haven't had any problems. Every pair I've had has been consistent with durability

[Life Fast Johnny]

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I have lost confidence on Lakai. My last three pairs of shoes were the Griffin. First pair wore down in normal time for me, but the second pair the suede blew out so quick and the last pair now the sole around the ball of my foot and side of the opposite foot have torn to shit super fast literally within a month's time skating 3 times a week for two hour sessions. How are the Vincent's cause I give up on the Griffin model?

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The Vincents are great. I've skated about 10 pairs and haven't had any problems. Every pair I've had has been consistent with durability

Agreed.  I skated nothing but the Vincents for over a year and can say they are the best vulc shoe I've ever worn in nearly 30 years of skating.  Consistently durable, comfortable and true to size in every pair I have had.  I'm on cupsole shoes right now because they're easier on my feet after running, but still may go back to Vincents.

[Candygirl]

What I don't like is, when they have a non removable midsole.
I use FP-insoles in all of my shoes. The griffins for example feel like high heels with FP.
A friend of mine recently bought a pair of griffins and there was no midsole technology.
They had a thicker insole and were flat without it.
Did they change something with this specific model?

I am searching for the stated above: thick removable insole, otherwise flat.

Any suggestions?

[chillout]

What I don't like is, when they have a non removable midsole.
I use FP-insoles in all of my shoes. The griffins for example feel like high heels with FP.
A friend of mine recently bought a pair of griffins and there was no midsole technology.
They had a thicker insole and were flat without it.
Did they change something with this specific model?

I am searching for the stated above: thick removable insole, otherwise flat.

Any suggestions?

the camby has a thick removable insole and is otherwise flat. I needed a half size down than all other lakai though to get a snug fit

[Candygirl]

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What I don't like is, when they have a non removable midsole.
I use FP-insoles in all of my shoes. The griffins for example feel like high heels with FP.
A friend of mine recently bought a pair of griffins and there was no midsole technology.
They had a thicker insole and were flat without it.
Did they change something with this specific model?

I am searching for the stated above: thick removable insole, otherwise flat.

Any suggestions?

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the camby has a thick removable insole and is otherwise flat. I needed a half size down than all other lakai though to get a snug fit

I was thinking about the shoe as well. Thanks for the info.
From what I read in this thread, it seems to hold up pretty well.

[Hercules Rockefeller]

you`ll love it. such a great shoe.

[skateskateskate]

i miss these. lakai please find me a pair

[chillout]

if anyone at lakai is reading this:

MAKE A MANCHESTER XLK.

im already missing skating pico xlks and howard lows and im guessing jesus' shoe isn't coming out

[Carrolls Chesthairs]

Would love to skate this shoe again

[micky682]

Would love to skate this shoe again

they should remake these for sure.

[Cthulhu!]

if anyone at lakai is reading this:

MAKE A MANCHESTER XLK.

im already missing skating pico xlks and howard lows and im guessing jesus' shoe isn't coming out

What ever happened to that?

[bbk]

canceled, not enough pre-orders i guess...