The few times I've gone to my local Vans store I always see people coming in and asking specifically for Crockett. I don't know why but that shoe seems to have some following. I'm curious what didn't you like about them?
I think they obviously work for a lot of people, and I support Mr Crockett being a pro from my neighboring state, They're just not for me. Unlike
@pizzafliptofakie i generally prefer cupsoles, and this "hybrid" was just not close enough to a cup for me. They just felt like thicker vulcs to me. My flick was absolutely horrible in them, not an objective flaw of the shoe since they work for lots of people, but they didnt suit me at all. My friend who is a vulc guy tried them and thought the same thing. I'm also not a fan of the padding (or lack thereof) around the ankle, it makes them feel way less structured and more floppy than other high tops. Again, a preference. I also felt like they pushed my feet inward while skating, might just be the way my foot is shaped or something, but i just didnt sit right in those shoes, especially under the conditions of skateboarding.
They work great for my mountain bike though, since im mostly on my toes, and the floppiness combined with the extra bit of security is kinda nice on a bike.