*bumps*
So ... those Riley 2's, I've tried them on my office and while they're comfortable I don't think I can do vulcs anymore.
Anyone interested in them? Size 10 shipped anywhere in the world for $50 gifted into my PayPal
no one bit so I actually went out and skated them and was pleasantly surprised.
Size: tts. or at least tts for what I wear in vans/ sole tech
Support: not bad for a slip on Vulc, they felt a little shallow at first but I was coming from cup soles and I think I needed the insoles to squish out a bit? The addition of the two laces holes means you can lace them tighter if they start to bag out. no heel slip and they feel nice and secure on your feet!
Break in time: non-existent, the last pair of vulcs I had were States and they felt like they needed to be broken in. Ben Degros recently reviewed some lakai vulcs and I agree with him: you can pretty much just put them on and skate them straight out of the box.
Grip/ Boardfeel: I love gum colored rubber, it feels more grippy to me? board feel is on par with any other vulc, I like how they have harder rubber around the ball of your foot and heel sections too which makes the sole feel more sturdy.
Durabilty: better than canvas, but I'm already seeing wear & tear after 2 sessions and I'm not that hard on my shoes (my eS from a few pages back still look brand new!)
Pros: non-canvas slip on with lace loops that don't have any break in time, but do have lots of grip and board feel
Cons: I think you'd burn through them if you're harsh on shoes. I'd also love to see them in a mid.
In summary: Glad lakai is offering vegan options, would like to see these options trickle through to their cup sole range too though