What is the best shoe you have skated recently?

[ben shraider]

I went with my normal size and it's a bit wide in the front, but i like it that way. Felt a little weird at first, but after breaking it in, it felt really comfortable. Never had any problem with my heel slipping out at all, and I don't tie my shoes tight at all.

[Dr Steve Brule]

Adidas Silas 2's.

Nike SB Koston 1's were great for a while but got really slippery fast

[JB]

Best shoes ever. I wonder if they're selling well thou, havn't seen too many people wearing them, and all colors seem to be on sale on ccs at least.

i dont see many people skating them either. i think most people who skate adidas go with the busenitz just because it looks cooler. i was in the shop look at some busenitz shoes and the guy working there said "hey, we just got these in. theyre really light." i picked them up and was shocked how light they were and thats honestly the reason i bought them. they might have been a few bucks cheeper than the buz too. i think theyre a pretty boring looking shoe, but performance wise theyre amazing. really glad i bought them.

[noileum]

have to agree on the puigs, they're bloody lovely

Personally I think they're a very good looking shoe, with a look that's quite a bit different to a lot of shoes out there today (which is good in my opinion)

I can't find many on the cheap in the UK which is a pisser as I'm going to grab some more pairs when I see them on sale

[art hellman]

should change thread title to Adidas Puig appreesh.

viva PUig!

[Firebert]

Emerica Reynolds low
Adidas Lucas Puig
Nike SB Koston 2

next up: Red Lunar Gatos

[toque]

Yeah,  Puigs.  I've skated other stuff and came back to my pair 3 or 4 times which I never do.  Need to get those all black ones but can't afford the $80.  Skated a lot of Spezials recently too. 

[Kankle]

Adidas Busenitz Vulc
Normally, I always skate Emericas. I've had tons of pairs, but decided to try something else and these are so rad. I love the Busenitz so far. I'd definitely recommend them.

I do wish that eS was still in business though. They made the best shoes, in my opinion.
Edgars were phenomenal.

[SodaJerk]

Adidas Busenitz Vulc
Normally, I always skate Emericas. I've had tons of pairs, but decided to try something else and these are so rad. I love the Busenitz so far. I'd definitely recommend them.

I do wish that eS was still in business though. They made the best shoes, in my opinion.
Edgars were phenomenal.

Soon enough, Japan has Accels back so I'm hoping they start rolling them out worldwide.

[Bluntmane]

Lakai marc johnsons are some damn good shoes
http://www.miaskateshop.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Lakai-Marc-Johnson-Castlerock-Suede-0834.jpg

[Randozzi]

[White Owl]

I wear a 10.5 in the Adidas Puigs, OG Busenitzs and the Gonzs, but an 11 in the Busenitz vulcs if that helps.

which did you like better, the og busenitz or busenitz vulcs? i want to get a pair i feel the og ones would last way longer, but all i skate is thin vulc shoes, if the vulcs last just as long id probably jut get those.

[Big Baby Jesus]

DC Kremer S they fit a little snug, so if you have wider foot get half size up they fit nice not so long on the toe and wide got 10.5 feels like a 10.25 or something...

[smellyfart]

im on my 4th pair or so of the Huf Peppers and i luv them. insole sits a little high so i put a different one in and im good to go.

[waltercronkite]

cons sea star i hated the look of boat shoes but they were the best shoes ive ever skated, i wish converse still made them. era pros are also a favorite

[Slappy_Happy]

A lot of people are in favor of lakai.  Good.  Lakai needs more people backing it.  Its one of the last skater owned brands.

Adidas puigs sound good too.  Maybe Ill try a pair.

[sweat stains]

cons sea star i hated the look of boat shoes but they were the best shoes ive ever skated, i wish converse still made them. era pros are also a favorite

A friend of mine skated these religiously for about a year.
Try the Cambys, I'm skating them right now and they're really good. Holding up well for canvas, but I'd still go with suede if you can find em.

[JAesop]

I was a mostly Vans only guy...but I got some Howard XLK's on sale and they are the best shoes I have skated in years.

[Homeless Prostitute]

[waltercronkite]

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cons sea star i hated the look of boat shoes but they were the best shoes ive ever skated, i wish converse still made them. era pros are also a favorite

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A friend of mine skated these religiously for about a year.
Try the Cambys, I'm skating them right now and they're really good. Holding up well for canvas, but I'd still go with suede if you can find em.

thanks for the tip. I love lakai so ill have to give the cambys a go next

[Energy Turtle]

can't go wrong with the manchesters. been skating them for 3 months and they're still holding up.

[theloniousmonk]

I skated the etnies marana in the late summer with gamechangers. That was the perfect shoe for me, that padding that etnies and emerica are using in the midsoles is great and the shape of the toe is perfect. I'm sure the rubber toe thing puts people off, but it grips the board and the flick feels really good.

I'm skating another pair of Busenitz pro's now and always like the toe and flick on them as well.

I skated the Busenitz pro in an 11, and the Puig in a 10.5. I agree  I favor the Busenitz for it's arrow shape toe, and felt like the Puig toe was big. Plus I'm old and like the extra support of the Busenitz.

Have some BA's up next! Hope this midwest winter holds off so that I can skate them outside.

[Hash Slinging Slasher]

I've really been liking the Lakai Griffins, but it seems like I may have to try a pair of Puigs at some point based on this thread. And to think that I almost bought them a few months ago...

[MOE SYZLAK]

Got a pair of the Adidas Silas 2 at my local shop for 24$ love the way they skate nice and easy on the feet with nice flick and board feel. love the little ankle pads adidas puts in the shoes 

[chumlee]

BA's are the best shoes I've skated as of recent.  But I'm fat and comfort is key, so take my advice with a grain of salt.

[Tracer]

Got some old Wrays on ebay last week, one of my fav classic shoes

[noileum]

BA's are the best shoes I've skated as of recent.  But I'm fat and comfort is key, so take my advice with a grain of salt.

walking around in a pair at the moment, and they sure are comfy motherfuckers

Still not 100% I like the runner toe when looking down at them though. Probably start to skate them in the next couple of weeks

[gaunting]

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I wear a 10.5 in the Adidas Puigs, OG Busenitzs and the Gonzs, but an 11 in the Busenitz vulcs if that helps.

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which did you like better, the og busenitz or busenitz vulcs? i want to get a pair i feel the og ones would last way longer, but all i skate is thin vulc shoes, if the vulcs last just as long id probably jut get those.

Skating in the busenitz Vulc right now, they have lasted  me longer than most shoes. A few months prior to that I had the og busenitz. I personally like the originals better, and I usually always skate vulcs, but the og's are awesome.

[SodaJerk]

Got some old Wrays on ebay last week, one of my fav classic shoes

Do you lace them up like that too?

[chumlee]

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BA's are the best shoes I've skated as of recent.  But I'm fat and comfort is key, so take my advice with a grain of salt.

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walking around in a pair at the moment, and they sure are comfy motherfuckers

Still not 100% I like the runner toe when looking down at them though. Probably start to skate them in the next couple of weeks

You'll be glad you walked around in them for a while.  They're too stiff straight out the box, but once that midsole breaks in they skate so well