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Skateboarding => Shoes & Gear => Topic started by: diplodocus on December 07, 2023, 09:46:53 AM
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I think they might be the worst shoe brand out right now. The team is nothing special. The shoes are ugly. They all look the same. I literally don't see any adidas out in the parks in my area at all. Seems like New Balance/Asics took all the people that were skating Adidas.
They pulled out of all but one shop in my area to focus on direct to consumer sales. Looks like they really shot themselves in the foot, at least in my market. Don't know how it does in so-cal.
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Yes, I like their shoes and videos. I can also say with certainty that some of their "non-skateboard" shell toed all stars have lasted me skating for an absurd amount of time compared to skate shoes of any brand.
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The team is quite special, but their shoes are boring as fuck.
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they have gotten stale
but their classic shoes are classic for a reason
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Yes, I like their shoes and videos. I can also say with certainty that some of their "non-skateboard" shell toed all stars have lasted me skating for an absurd amount of time compared to skate shoes of any brand.
I've heard this about a few of their skate models, where the non skates are heaps better for skating.
I also don't know how the original busenitz has become such a staple and some people's main shoe to skate. Thing does not grip, and the heel lift feel dangerous.
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The team is quite special, but their shoes are boring as fuck.
I wouldn't necessarily disagree-- but you can get some pretty weird colored non-skate Allstars and Forums for cheap (unlike Nike playing games with their sneakers). I do honestly prefer these value wise versus full price skate ones-- but Ive had the Tyshawns, etc., and they been fine- for me at least more long lasting than NB. As someone else said, classic for a reason. I also agree the team is sick- any implication otherwise has to be rancid anti- Sovereign Sect trolling ha.
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The team is quite special, but their shoes are boring as fuck.
They do have a strong team but I feel like they dont capatalize on that with good pro models or vidoes. A kader pro model would sell like WILD. Still all he has gotten is a colorway.
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Yes, I like their shoes and videos. I can also say with certainty that some of their "non-skateboard" shell toed all stars have lasted me skating for an absurd amount of time compared to skate shoes of any brand.
I also don't know how the original busenitz has become such a staple and some people's main shoe to skate. Thing does not grip, and the heel lift feel dangerous.
Lino cutter or razor blade some new grooves in there for these and the Nora’s and they skate so much better
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Yes, I like their shoes and videos. I can also say with certainty that some of their "non-skateboard" shell toed all stars have lasted me skating for an absurd amount of time compared to skate shoes of any brand.
I also don't know how the original busenitz has become such a staple and some people's main shoe to skate. Thing does not grip, and the heel lift feel dangerous.
Lino cutter or razor blade some new grooves in there for these and the Nora’s and they skate so much better
I'm not in the mental space where I am willing to cut grooves into skate shoe soles to have them be functional. Not saying I would never be in that mental space, but not yet.
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Blasphemy. Adidas are quality.
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adidas is cool and theyre capable of pumping out cool designs such as the handball and copa nationale. for the last few years hypebeast culture oversaturated the sambas and thats been slowly dying out as if recent. its gonna take the old skool effect in terms of tanking in the coolness factor but probably not in the severity vans taken it.
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They used to be cool, now they're not. Same with Emerica.
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They should bring back the suciu.
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Seriously? No one yet? Ok, i'll be the first
SILAS 1
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Blasphemy. Adidas are quality.
Not knocking on shoe quality. (Durability, materials, etc.) I don’t like the way they look, but that’s besides the point. Big corpo brands make some good shoes. Just the cool factor is lacking.
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Shelltoes and Campuses will always be cool. Couldn't care less about their skate program.
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I have very fond memories of the Campus Vulc.
Will I still like that shoe if they bring it back nowadays? Not sure because I am older now and my ankles are shit.
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Busenitz... good shoes, too
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All Day I Dream About Shoes
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I'll say it a million times. The non skate Adidas continental skates 10x better than almost any other skate shoe I've tried.
That and the non-skate superstar are shoes of choice right now.
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I can quite put my finger on exactly why but I like adidas personally. They definitely miss some opportunities. Other than that, I just wish their cupsoles had more grip. I’m also the kind of person that likes to skate in shoes that don’t look like “skate” shoes. Adidas does a decent job with that behind Nike and Converse.
I actually ordered a pair of tyshawn mids last night. I’m in need of a Cupsole with good stability.
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I loved the Busenitz so much I bought another pair when I lost one of them in the pit at a Casualties, but I rolled my ankle in them twice 3 years ago when I started skating again. At least in the Seattle area I mostly see Vans and Nike following by some NB and Adidas. Every once in awhile I see someone out there rocking Lakai or DC
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10 years ago adidas seemed like it was in its own lane skate-wise, with a stacked team, great edits coming out on a regular basis, and relevant shoes that spoke to their audience of skateboarders.
Now if you go on most shops’ websites if they carry adidas at all it is mostly shoes with a tiny selection of adidas skate apparel. I’ve heard multiple times on this board that adidas pulled away from working with shops, which is a big negative if you wanna be plugged into skateboarding culture.
Pushing the Forum 84s the last few years and barely making the shell-toes in non-goofy colorways seems like chasing the dunk craze rather than focusing on the shit that makes ADIDAS cool. I do agree that new balance numeric has came up big time and the market segment that would buy some skate adidas is now at least checking out the latest drop from new balance.
Adidas’ team seems all over the place and I think that their euro squad is sicker than the “main” US one. They could stand to go back to basics. Sambas, campuses, gazelles, and the shelltoes are great shoes that should always be options for the skateboarding consumer. Anything beyond that at this point is questionable given the brand’s current direction.
The tyshawns are a great shoe though, loved them when I skated a pair and would spring for another.
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Puigs are the best. Tyshawns are good too.
Adidas went downhill after Scott Johnston left.
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About the shoes? No
About the team? Mostly yes
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the tulip/3 leaf logo is top-tier
other than that, i don't have much of an opinion. never hated em, never loved em
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I had some city cups a couple of years ago, that were perfect in fit, look and board feel. But they are out of production. Don’t care much for the current line. Busenitz looks kinda nice, but I’m not sure, if I do want to wear a shoe that every normie and their grandma wear these days - on the other hand I skate vans Hi on a regular basis, so going against the mainstream doesnt seem to be my „fashion“ forte
Euro team has some great skaters: heitor, Herman Stene …
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More of an eS guy. I have a pair of Tyshawns but I haven't worn them yet.
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adidas was founded by a nazi in 1949, whereas Nike was founded in Oregon in 1964. USA! USA! USA!
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I'm too old to care about style. But Adidas shoes just seem to fit my feet better than other brands. The Tyshawns in particular (size 12).
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Adidas is still really popular. There are tons of kids and younger people skating Superstar and Pro Models everywhere. Busenitz, Nora, and Tyshawn are all well liked models but the team and the public. Same thing with the Forum.
Some of their direction with the skate line lately has been questionable/more paired down. They have definitely merged Originals and Skateboarding to some degree, where it used to feel separate from the main division. Is that why you feel like nobody cares because they've cut back on their Skateboarding division presence as a whole?
NB# has taken big jumps to be as popular as Nike and Adidas, which is evident since Tiago got on. They're definitely going to be, if not already, the crowd favorite shoe brand for awhile
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adidas was founded by a nazi in 1949, whereas Nike was founded in Oregon in 1964. USA! USA! USA!
With all shoes made overseas....
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I am wearing a pair of Superstar ADVs right now. Pretty pleased with them. Also really like the Tyshawn low and mid. I lucked out and got a couple of pairs of the Campus ADVs on sale and now they are like, $100 which is too much to charge for that shoe but whatever.
Mildly curious about the Forum ADV. I might get froggy and pull the trigger on a sale pair in the next couple of days.
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Adidas are my go-to. My favorite skate shoe ever was the Lucas Premier and I was pretty bummed when they stopped making them.
I have been mostly on Busenitz Vulc 2 since they stopped the Lucas. They fit my feet well, I like the classic look, and they can usually be found on sale. I have picked up multiple pair for under $30 shipped.
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I'd care deeply if they brought back the campus vulc. Otherwise, nah
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I am a big fan of the Tyshawn Pro (the mid-top version), and am skating my third pair of those. Next in line is a pair of the "Remastered" Tyshawn Pros, and I'm curious to see how that one handles.
They could definitely benefit from some common sense direction though: Less Blondey and Dill, more Gonz and Nora. I like that people are getting colorways of the Pro Model ADV (high-top shell toe), but they should always be offering an all black colorway with white stripes, and an all white colorway with black stripes.
My Two Cents with Kent Brockman.
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The Gonz aloha supers earlier colorways were really nice.
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I've got the Tyshawn white low (with brown suede, gold accent) and keep them as a going out shoe. Love how they look and fit. I plan on getting another pair in a different colour to skate in
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Adidas is still really popular. There are tons of kids and younger people skating Superstar and Pro Models everywhere. Busenitz, Nora, and Tyshawn are all well liked models but the team and the public. Same thing with the Forum.
Some of their direction with the skate line lately has been questionable/more paired down. They have definitely merged Originals and Skateboarding to some degree, where it used to feel separate from the main division. Is that why you feel like nobody cares because they've cut back on their Skateboarding division presence as a whole?
NB# has taken big jumps to be as popular as Nike and Adidas, which is evident since Tiago got on. They're definitely going to be, if not already, the crowd favorite shoe brand for awhile
Nah it’s more so that I don’t see anyone skating them really and that they pulled out of all but one shop in my area so the only way to get them is through them or online which I personally think is kinda whack. Could be different in California though. Not a huge fan of the company in general.
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They gotta bring back the shell mid with the straps and the patten leather hits. I like burgundy.
Maybe some dope colour ways of the top ten
I'm a NB mofo now tho
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I don't care about any brand. I've no personal connection, so why would I. That said, in my experience, Adidas make decent quality shoes (Tyshawns) that fit me well enough and I can pick them up cheap. I echo what others have said, more grip would be good. On NBs (508s and 440s), in my experience, they've worn out quickly and are inferior in quality in comparison to Adidas (Tyshawns and vulc Busenitz) and Vans (Kyle Walker Pro 2).
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Actually care about Adidas? No not really but kinda. I really don't give a shit that they don't make anything new. Bic lighters and cans of coke have been around forever because they just work right same with a pair of campus etc. it is shitty how they've been dealing (or rather not dealing) with shops and it would be pretty fucked for the fifty odd people they sponsor to suddenly lose what is probably their main source of income tho.
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tyshawn is cool and tyshawns are cool.
also, gustav.
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Tbh after they killed the campus vulc the brand died for me.
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Since we are here. What about the heel lift in the Busenitz shoe? Can I use a different insole to make it feel flat from heel to toe?
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Since we are here. What about the heel lift in the Busenitz shoe? Can I use a different insole to make it feel flat from heel to toe?
Been a while since i skated them, but if they are still same then no.
The lift is in midsole, so in order to balance it out you would have to find insoles that are more padded in toes rather than heels which i've never seen.
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i had this shoe a few years back and it felt normal, pretty much all non-skate cupsoles have a bit of a heel lift. i know the busenitz is a skate shoe but it has the handball spezial outsole. so many people complain about that but i didn't feel a difference and i mostly skate vulcs.
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Since we are here. What about the heel lift in the Busenitz shoe? Can I use a different insole to make it feel flat from heel to toe?
That’s literally the whole appeal of the shoe and why it stands out. People buy busenitz pros for the “on your toes” feeling. To me it’s the best flick I ever had on a skate shoe.
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Love the Tyshawn mids but I only buy them when they are like 24 dollars from that outlet site.
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The Forum 84 ADV is a good shoe. They have sales often. I got a pair of TyShawn Remastered for $32 on their site. That alone makes them worth keeping an eye on. Times are hard.
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Thanks pals, you guys are the best. Will try the Busenitz next. The problem I have with most Adidas shoes, is the inside stitching near the toes and midfoot. Those seams always press on top of my foot and hurt after a while.
Btw. I think I found the cause why my left foot feels different as my right foot. The arch collapsed sometime in the last 6 months which make my foot a bit wider and longer. If anyone has any ideas or exercises how to get the arch back, that would be much appreciated. Much love from frozen Berlin. <3
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Speaking of skating non-skate shoes, I always thought Stan Smith's looked like they'd be good to skate. Has anyone here skated Stan Smith's?
I've worn plenty Gazelle's, Spezial's & Samba's in my time. But I've never skated Adidas, maybe I should.
Also, Adidas will remain cool as long as they have Chewy Cannon on.
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Speaking of skating non-skate shoes, I always thought Stan Smith's looked like they'd be good to skate. Has anyone here skated Stan Smith's?
I've worn plenty Gazelle's, Spezial's & Samba's in my time. But I've never skated Adidas, maybe I should.
Also, Adidas will remain cool as long as they have Chewy Cannon on.
Skated them a long time ago and thought they were fine/pretty good (as long as you have reasonable expectations) they're a little wierd looking down on if you don't normally wear thinner shoes. There's also an adv version which might be for skating but I don't know what the differences are
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I agree 10+ years ago or whenver that was when they first launched, they were in their own lane. I still think they are good, they just have more competition now. to me they seemed a little cooler than Cons and Nike back then, now not really (especially compared to Cons). I didn't like Vans at all back then. Lakai seemed like the quality started dropping. Es was out of the picture. I tried Axions even but they were nothing speical.
I had the Pappalardo Cons and I really liked them, but then they stopped making them. I only skated Busenitz exclusively, I had 4 or 5 pairs before switching off of them. It helps when a shoe lasts for a long time and you can get really used to it etc. Cons didn't realize this yet that people just wanted the non skate models with proper soles etc. but I would have kept buying the Pops shoe.
I had the Tyshawns and they were great shoes. I found them a tiny bit narrow for my feet but other than that basically a perfect shoe. Theres just so many other awesome shoes now that i am interested in. If Adidas was goin to send me a box though I would definintely fuck with Noras and I would fuck with more Tyshawns and more Busenitz, like I could easily just skate either of those 2 shoes the rest of my life and be 100% fine.
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Loved when they came back out with the skate line and campus vulc was THE shoe in the early/late 00's. Then for a while kinda glazed over them since their team edits stopped pumping out for a while or didn't feel as special.
But they've been a great brand all around, esp in the (soccer) football world and with good runners/lifestyle shoes like the OG ultraboosts and lately I've been digging the brand again.
They're going back to keeping classic models and CWs in the rotation, they usually do good collabs (Palace, POP, skateshops, etc) their team is sick and doing tours again, and they give plenty of pro models/CWs to riders often.
Latest releases look great, I'd wear all of these shoes forever, they seem timeless and tasteful to me IMO. Skating Navarez Pro Model rn and it's a great shoe.
(https://i.imgur.com/mHGRXAk.jpg)
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I think adidas is doing fine, they still make good shoes, they have their lane of classic silhouettes which isn’t moving the dial because it’s been a presence in skating for awhile now and maybe not on trend…..
It took new balance ten years to pop and who knows how long it lasts…..ASICS….marketing and hype…maybe? But so what?
Unfortunately skateboarding looks to shoe brands to keep things interesting, when the big shoe brands look to skateboarding for inspiration……
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I like skating leather shoes and its nice that adidas always has a simple white/black option available. We dont need crazy new colorways every 1-2 months, just keep the offering simple and consistent.
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I don't like their adv skate line at all. I don't want a shoe that comes with a tongue with little to no padding in it, which also makes them fit like shit with the extra room on top of foot. I really like the originals line and am lurking for a pair of campus 00s to go on sale.
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I don't skate them because they don't really fit my feet but Gonz and Nora are two of my favorite skaters so I dig Adidas' support of the skaters they have on their team. However...they really fucked over shops and reps so I'm just not a fan of their approach to skating at a higher level. A tragic, really.
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I like skating sambas but the brand is pretty boring. They should scoop up Josh Wilson if DC is really done.
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I care a little because forum's work pretty well for me.
Both adv and non skate ones.
The brand is not exciting but I find them unavoidable, outside of skating
I wear alot of adidas shoes, work exercise life n shit..
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Puigs are the best. Tyshawns are good too.
Adidas went downhill after Scott Johnston left.
Where he at now?
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I am a Busenitz only wearer for skating. Got the Kader shelltoes for recreational purposes, too.
Adidas are dope ever since Run DMC dropped "My Adidas".
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I only skated the Busenitz Vulcs for years up until a few years ago. Been switching it up since with converse, vans, and nb
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Puigs are the best. Tyshawns are good too.
Adidas went downhill after Scott Johnston left.
Well, most of the product you're seeing now are from when he was still around (brands work on the seasons 1,5 years ahead usually).
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A good chunk of their shoes are a bit too narrow for me, but I back the Aloha Super and Shmoofoil slip ons. I went through a 2 year patch of getting corns and blisters from every shoe I tried and these two seem to work for me and are pretty damn comfortable. The Alohas are also worlds lighter than most skate shoes I’ve had and the materials feel a lot more premium than other shoes in the $100 price range.
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They should bring back the suciu.
I skated and enjoyed the suciu 2, but that insole was a fucking sock ruiner. If they would put fabric over that insole instead of just the blue foam/rubber/grippy whatever the fuck, it would have been near perfect. I ended up buying the cheapest dollar store insoles I could find to put something in between my sock and those insoles that would allow me to put the shoe on without a fight.
With that said, my heart belongs to nb# these days. So no, I don’t care much about adidas, but for a moment, they were certainly a big deal.
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Quick question to those of you who skated or wore the Busnitz with the long tongue. Does the plastic around the heel get a bit softer and flexible after time? I like the fit of these so far except for the heel part.
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Quick question to those of you who skated or wore the Busnitz with the long tongue. Does the plastic around the heel get a bit softer and flexible after time? I like the fit of these so far except for the heel part.
In my experience it doesn't
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Quick question to those of you who skated or wore the Busnitz with the long tongue. Does the plastic around the heel get a bit softer and flexible after time? I like the fit of these so far except for the heel part.
Yes I guess the point of it is actually not to get softer.
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Yes, I like their shoes and videos. I can also say with certainty that some of their "non-skateboard" shell toed all stars have lasted me skating for an absurd amount of time compared to skate shoes of any brand.
I also don't know how the original busenitz has become such a staple and some people's main shoe to skate. Thing does not grip, and the heel lift feel dangerous.
Lino cutter or razor blade some new grooves in there for these and the Nora’s and they skate so much better
You know… I’m happy for you and one day hope to be in a better spot.
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I like Adidas and pretty much always have. Even before they ever had a skate line I would skate stan smiths, or shelltoes. Right now I find the Nora to be a nearly perfect skate shoe. They arent the best for chilling though, but for skating I love them.
I would really love a Silas 1 reissue.
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I like Adidas and pretty much always have. Even before they ever had a skate line I would skate stan smiths, or shelltoes. Right now I find the Nora to be a nearly perfect skate shoe. They arent the best for chilling though, but for skating I love them.
I would really love a Silas 1 reissue.
same - also want to add that non skate Stan smiths skated better (lasted longer) than the advs. if I had to run the ninja warrior course, id do it in a pair of Busenitz with the long tongue
Im not sponsored by Adidas but I still ride out for them (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DiwrgVgV4AA-iXr.jpg)
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I only care about em for the Forum mids/highs cause my blown out ankles need em - for decades I'd only skate in Dunk highs (with ankle braces on too), but they've been so hard to come by that it forced me to try some Forums, and I'm never goin back! Soles last at least 3x as long as dunks, and grip just as good, but for me the main thing is the ankle support/heel lock is just insanely good. Can finally sk8 w/out my fuckin ankle braces for the first time in decades (I'm an old ass mufucka).
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I like how this thread has just kind of turned into a general thread for Adidas shoes. Kinda surprising that Adidas didn't have one of these in the Shoes and Gear forum. Even Asics has one.
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I like Adidas and pretty much always have. Even before they ever had a skate line I would skate stan smiths, or shelltoes. Right now I find the Nora to be a nearly perfect skate shoe. They arent the best for chilling though, but for skating I love them.
I would really love a Silas 1 reissue.
same - also want to add that non skate Stan smiths skated better (lasted longer) than the advs. if I had to run the ninja warrior course, id do it in a pair of Busenitz with the long tongue
Im not sponsored by Adidas but I still ride out for them (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DiwrgVgV4AA-iXr.jpg)
I’ll use this post to get on my soap box and suggest that adidas skateboarding should make a cupsole campus
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I like how this thread has just kind of turned into a general thread for Adidas shoes. Kinda surprising that Adidas didn't have one of these in the Shoes and Gear forum. Even Asics has one.
yea good feedback on the Busenitz, I usually go to the adidas store and look for the marked down adi ease, they remind me a lot of the janoski's
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Whack thread
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Fuck those shoes. 90% bad. In my experience the shells are it. The team is everything here. The only reason they stay in business.
Converse does shoes way way better.
Back in the day we thought it Was sick seeing Jahmal in that adidas commercial. He was skating the propped up block down the waterfront.
We hated those og skate shoes. But that shit was cool. Definitely a peak moment.
And
We all thought it was sick when shells was only available at marshalls. Even Elissa mentioned that time in interview as a stand out shoe era.
The mid with the strap is probably one of the best shoes in history.
But they don't give a shit what was good. The era ended when they discontinued the shell.
Today
They're working in concert with DB to tear up your ankles ligaments or break your tiny little ankle bones in the name of old silhouettes on box springs and mass suffering. As you scream for more.
Hail Satan wheres my Gold Ankle Cast Award!
Fuck their feet hahaha. Hail the dark lord yes!!
Adidas is #4 of the big 4 it's definitely because they're overpriced and have no impact protection in any model that I know of.
They're too busy being in competition with vans and their biters for the most painful pointy toe dog mess pile for you to step into.
If think with the average team age they would me more into New Balance country by now.
Whatever yo. Being #4 scammer in the world is something I guess.
Probably in league with big pharma and synthetic ankle replacement. Gonna make us all like mo
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I think Adidas almost always have a great silhouette and nice uppers.
The lowers are usually trash. Outsoles are ok on vulcs but terrible on cupsoles. Midsoles are also shit. Even when there’s a proper foam midsole, there’s nothing in the forefoot. Often, they don’t even have foam insoles but rather a rigid rubber scaffolding.
It’s crazy how persistent the mediocrity has been.
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Busenitz pro all day son
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What’s the difference between the ADV and regular Forums? I have some skate ones, but there’s some grey ones on sale for $54.
I only do no-complies, so durability doesn’t really matter to me.
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Busenitz pro all day son
I'll pray for you yo
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bring back the 3st.004
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I like Adidas and pretty much always have. Even before they ever had a skate line I would skate stan smiths, or shelltoes. Right now I find the Nora to be a nearly perfect skate shoe. They arent the best for chilling though, but for skating I love them.
I would really love a Silas 1 reissue.
same - also want to add that non skate Stan smiths skated better (lasted longer) than the advs. if I had to run the ninja warrior course, id do it in a pair of Busenitz with the long tongue
Im not sponsored by Adidas but I still ride out for them (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DiwrgVgV4AA-iXr.jpg)
I’ll use this post to get on my soap box and suggest that adidas skateboarding should make a cupsole campus
They did. They had a series of Campus ADV in the last 4-5 years I believe. Took a modernized version of the OG Campus sole and made it more tech on the bottom and added a heel guard thing. They later removed it before they slowed down or stopped (not sure which as I haven't seen new colors in awhile) production on the shoe altogether.
Now, they botched these as there was a mixed reaction to these. Not faithful enough but also not too tech and new direction enough to be different in its own and good way.
Would be cool to get a proper skate version of the 80s Campus in regular rotation, just like how they made Superstars a staple. I'd also enjoy a skate version of the puffy Campus, personally.
See the Campus ADV photos here:
(https://images.stockx.com/images/adidas-Campus-Adv-Marc-Johnson.png?fit=fill&bg=FFFFFF&w=700&h=500&fm=webp&auto=compress&q=90&dpr=2&trim=color&updated_at=1606934399)
(https://media.skate.ch/p/26868/100641/Campus-ADV-Conavy6_1.jpg?h=1152&w=864&q=70)
(https://assets.adidas.com/images/w_600,f_auto,q_auto/4dab2f3337fa4af3a54faf2901392972_9366/Campus_ADV_Shoes_White_HP9104_01_standard.jpg)
(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTDPWFvK0zETiFWUFrf2IOFdr_LDaduydXAtA&usqp=CAU)
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Reckon(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRyIegVdTYKfVxZjGq22hLKpR808nBChtZK0A&usqp=CAU) these dudes do
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I find most of their shoes ugly tbh, and the majority are way too narrow/high arched for me to wear anyway.
No idea how or why people skate shelltoes, worst flick possible.
The Forums might fit me well, but the asymmetrical toe piece, lace up pattern, exposed tongue section is so hideous, can’t think of a shoe with worse look factor factor.
I like the look of Alohas, but the weird ass Gonz doodle chunky grip pattern doesn’t look functional at all.
So no, not really.
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Honestly Adidas and Nike are sorta similar. Nike mostly sells Blazers and Dunks, now they have the Janoski back. The Janoski and Busenitz are both simple classic looking pro shoes that each brand does. They both dabble into other pro shoes but not many stick around the market and both bank on limited colorways. Actually Adidas has more pro shoes than Nike.
My issue with Adidas is quality. The Puig Indoor is known to be a super fragile quick wearing shoe. Sambas aren't much better and feel a lot like a 440. Based on durability there's no need for me to buy something else.
A few years back Adidas bought Five Ten and fired all the original employees. They tried suing to get the rubber compound, which they didn't get and lied that they did. Construction of the shoes and gear went wayyyyy downhill to where the brand and the entire Terrex line aren't relevant. They seem to have shit the bed on other lines at around the same time. The ideas are good but the execution is bad because they don't seem to prioritize using materials that actually deliver a solid, durable, quality product. It's just shoes of a generic level.
I had some 3ST that I actually loved. That line was great to skate.
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I get down with Adidas more than other skate shoe companies, but I do question at times where they're running with the brand. They hav a stacked team for the most part but would love to see an "odd ball" in the bunch.
Now on to shoes: Considering getting Addimatics(Maite-they dummy cheap sale), alohas, and Stan smith ADV's. Anyone know about the durability and on the Stans. I like the sambas but they are little narrow for my foot.
Thoughts on the revamped Tyshawn lows ????
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Puigs are the best. Tyshawns are good too.
Adidas went downhill after Scott Johnston left.
Well, most of the product you're seeing now are from when he was still around (brands work on the seasons 1,5 years ahead usually).
This.
And I'd guess it's probably a reason why he got booted from adidas.
I feel NB# got their market share in the eyes of skateboarders. Funnier videos, more skaters skaters team, quality designs, good colourways, some tech but not too much, better relations with shops and so on. If Busenitz and Silas were new comers they would probably have ended up on NB# rather than adidas.
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mike arnold handball shoe is one of the sexiest pairs of kicks ive ever owned
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I think NB has replaced Adidas in the number 2 spot next to Nike, with Cons close behind them at 4. It is honestly a rarity to see Adidas in the wild in my area. I see NB pretty frequently. NB is also killing it with the design and pro models. Just overall a better brand imo.
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I think NB has replaced Adidas in the number 2 spot next to Nike, with Cons close behind them at 4. It is honestly a rarity to see Adidas in the wild in my area. I see NB pretty frequently. NB is also killing it with the design and pro models. Just overall a better brand imo.
Yup, same around here… NB’s and Nikes.
Though I do see Cons way more often than Adidas. It’s probably a regional thing…
I don’t know what exactly NB has done, but I used to abhor them, now, I’m catching myself looking at the N thinking “yeah I would buy and wear these for sure.”
The 44 with the rectangle holes, the 808 in the black with a little white on the N. The 480 (Reynolds shoe?) the 440 looks really good (just not enough padding for me)
The people at NB that don’t skate are listening very well to the people that do skate. Good business.
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I skated some Top Tens earlier this year that were legitimately some of the best shoes I’ve ever skated… but those aren’t in the skate line.
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I like Adidas and pretty much always have. Even before they ever had a skate line I would skate stan smiths, or shelltoes. Right now I find the Nora to be a nearly perfect skate shoe. They arent the best for chilling though, but for skating I love them.
I would really love a Silas 1 reissue.
same - also want to add that non skate Stan smiths skated better (lasted longer) than the advs. if I had to run the ninja warrior course, id do it in a pair of Busenitz with the long tongue
Im not sponsored by Adidas but I still ride out for them (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DiwrgVgV4AA-iXr.jpg)
I’ll use this post to get on my soap box and suggest that adidas skateboarding should make a cupsole campus
They did. They had a series of Campus ADV in the last 4-5 years I believe. Took a modernized version of the OG Campus sole and made it more tech on the bottom and added a heel guard thing. They later removed it before they slowed down or stopped (not sure which as I haven't seen new colors in awhile) production on the shoe altogether.
Now, they botched these as there was a mixed reaction to these. Not faithful enough but also not too tech and new direction enough to be different in its own and good way.
Would be cool to get a proper skate version of the 80s Campus in regular rotation, just like how they made Superstars a staple. I'd also enjoy a skate version of the puffy Campus, personally.
See the Campus ADV photos here:
(https://images.stockx.com/images/adidas-Campus-Adv-Marc-Johnson.png?fit=fill&bg=FFFFFF&w=700&h=500&fm=webp&auto=compress&q=90&dpr=2&trim=color&updated_at=1606934399)
(https://media.skate.ch/p/26868/100641/Campus-ADV-Conavy6_1.jpg?h=1152&w=864&q=70)
(https://assets.adidas.com/images/w_600,f_auto,q_auto/4dab2f3337fa4af3a54faf2901392972_9366/Campus_ADV_Shoes_White_HP9104_01_standard.jpg)
(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTDPWFvK0zETiFWUFrf2IOFdr_LDaduydXAtA&usqp=CAU)
Those are Vulcs
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If they ever stop making Tyshawn Mids i'll probably have to quit skating...on something like my 15th pair.
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I like Adidas and pretty much always have. Even before they ever had a skate line I would skate stan smiths, or shelltoes. Right now I find the Nora to be a nearly perfect skate shoe. They arent the best for chilling though, but for skating I love them.
I would really love a Silas 1 reissue.
same - also want to add that non skate Stan smiths skated better (lasted longer) than the advs. if I had to run the ninja warrior course, id do it in a pair of Busenitz with the long tongue
Im not sponsored by Adidas but I still ride out for them (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DiwrgVgV4AA-iXr.jpg)
I’ll use this post to get on my soap box and suggest that adidas skateboarding should make a cupsole campus
They did. They had a series of Campus ADV in the last 4-5 years I believe. Took a modernized version of the OG Campus sole and made it more tech on the bottom and added a heel guard thing. They later removed it before they slowed down or stopped (not sure which as I haven't seen new colors in awhile) production on the shoe altogether.
Now, they botched these as there was a mixed reaction to these. Not faithful enough but also not too tech and new direction enough to be different in its own and good way.
Would be cool to get a proper skate version of the 80s Campus in regular rotation, just like how they made Superstars a staple. I'd also enjoy a skate version of the puffy Campus, personally.
See the Campus ADV photos here:
(https://images.stockx.com/images/adidas-Campus-Adv-Marc-Johnson.png?fit=fill&bg=FFFFFF&w=700&h=500&fm=webp&auto=compress&q=90&dpr=2&trim=color&updated_at=1606934399)
(https://media.skate.ch/p/26868/100641/Campus-ADV-Conavy6_1.jpg?h=1152&w=864&q=70)
(https://assets.adidas.com/images/w_600,f_auto,q_auto/4dab2f3337fa4af3a54faf2901392972_9366/Campus_ADV_Shoes_White_HP9104_01_standard.jpg)
(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTDPWFvK0zETiFWUFrf2IOFdr_LDaduydXAtA&usqp=CAU)
Those are Vulcs
Pretty sure they were cup even with a midsole and everything. Clear sole version easier to see
https://www.instagram.com/p/ClH2Nq4LKzN/?igshid=NjZiM2M3MzIxNA==
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Does anyone care about a shoe brand if you're not a shareholder?
I see people wearing Adidas pretty regularly. I had a pair of Busenitz once and they were functionally a torturous foot binding apparatus.
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I like Adidas and pretty much always have. Even before they ever had a skate line I would skate stan smiths, or shelltoes. Right now I find the Nora to be a nearly perfect skate shoe. They arent the best for chilling though, but for skating I love them.
I would really love a Silas 1 reissue.
same - also want to add that non skate Stan smiths skated better (lasted longer) than the advs. if I had to run the ninja warrior course, id do it in a pair of Busenitz with the long tongue
Im not sponsored by Adidas but I still ride out for them (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DiwrgVgV4AA-iXr.jpg)
I’ll use this post to get on my soap box and suggest that adidas skateboarding should make a cupsole campus
They did. They had a series of Campus ADV in the last 4-5 years I believe. Took a modernized version of the OG Campus sole and made it more tech on the bottom and added a heel guard thing. They later removed it before they slowed down or stopped (not sure which as I haven't seen new colors in awhile) production on the shoe altogether.
Now, they botched these as there was a mixed reaction to these. Not faithful enough but also not too tech and new direction enough to be different in its own and good way.
Would be cool to get a proper skate version of the 80s Campus in regular rotation, just like how they made Superstars a staple. I'd also enjoy a skate version of the puffy Campus, personally.
See the Campus ADV photos here:
(https://images.stockx.com/images/adidas-Campus-Adv-Marc-Johnson.png?fit=fill&bg=FFFFFF&w=700&h=500&fm=webp&auto=compress&q=90&dpr=2&trim=color&updated_at=1606934399)
(https://media.skate.ch/p/26868/100641/Campus-ADV-Conavy6_1.jpg?h=1152&w=864&q=70)
(https://assets.adidas.com/images/w_600,f_auto,q_auto/4dab2f3337fa4af3a54faf2901392972_9366/Campus_ADV_Shoes_White_HP9104_01_standard.jpg)
(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTDPWFvK0zETiFWUFrf2IOFdr_LDaduydXAtA&usqp=CAU)
Those are Vulcs
I provided CLEAR photos showing they’re cup soles. Both colorways are cupsoles. They're not vulcs.
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I’ve got those clear ones. Currently skating them. Feel like a vulc to me
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"feel like vulcs" absolutely not. The grip is terrible, and the sole is one piece. not up for debate peasant
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Thrasher cares about Adidas
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Thrasher cares about Adidas
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I want to care about them more but they just don’t have that spark (not to mention quality) they had when they first entered the market. We talk about the Silas 1 on here a lot, but I honestly doubt they could bring that shoe back with the same quality that was present when it dropped.
Also, their only vegan options come from Blondey, and I defs don’t want people seeing the haggard socks I wear…
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I’ve got those clear ones. Currently skating them. Feel like a vulc to me
The “stitching” around the sole is fake and molded in. They’re vulcs. I too have had them.
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What is it about a cupsole that you want? I think that's as close as you're going to get from Adidas. It's got a midsole (think it's their "bounce" stuff whatever that is). The rubbers probably the same thickness as any skate cupsole and Adidas doesn't actually do true vulc shoes anyway, they just glue all the components together rather than melting it all together in an oven
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I’ve got those clear ones. Currently skating them. Feel like a vulc to me
The “stitching” around the sole is fake and molded in. They’re vulcs. I too have had them.
They’re still cupsoles brother. The midsole and upper sit inside a molded rubber cup and are glued in, sometimes stitched as well.
On a vulcanized shoe, the sidewall rubber is wrapped around the shoe and fused to the upper and bottom. You can see the seam on the side of a vulc shoe where the two ends of the rubber come together.
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My feeling is that they haven't stepped in the right direction, they have a few interesting things but their prices aren't that attractive. For me NB is filling this gap in terms of desire/quality.
They have a really good team but sometimes they're showcasing people like Blondey, Maite or Heitor too much.
I would like them to take a little more risk with more technical shoes, even in classic models.
That been said I'm using the Puig right now and it's amazing to skate but I don't feel them aesthetically.
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Shit. I guess you’re right. Lemme adjust my thought process:
Adidas should make a skate cup campus vulc that isn’t thinner and floppier than an era
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If adidas’ whole line dropped through ASICS, skateboarding would collectively lose its mind…..it’s not Adidas…it’s us…
We expect these brands to keep pumping us full of new shit….
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Shit. I guess you’re right. Lemme adjust my thought process:
Adidas should make a skate cup campus vulc that isn’t thinner and floppier than an era
hahaha 100% they're the floppiest thinnest cupsole i've ever skated then
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I’ve worked for the brand for 15 years (not in skateboarding), and like any huge company, there’s going to be a mix of excellent high-end products and some that are intended to hit those lower price points as well. In general, the price points are pretty good indicators of what you’re getting in terms of material and build quality. Find what you like and what works best for you.
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In my opinion, the best cups are:
Forum ADV (beefy)
Puig (medium)
Samba ADV (slim)
(Honorable mention for the Busenitz vintage, as I prefer the slimmer feel of these to the regular Boozies)
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And my favorite vulcs are:
Nora
Matchbreak Super
Gazelle ADV
(Honorable mention for the Superskate, but they don’t come around very often)
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I like these for chilling, but they’re either too thin, too flexible, or they don’t fit well enough around my heel and ankle to inspire confidence on the board:
Campus ADV
Puig Indoor
Busenitz Vulc
(I think I’d put the Aloha here as the honorable mention; my feet slide around in them and they feel like they’re broken in right out of the box)
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Anything else falls squarely in the middle for me, as in, I generally like them and feel comfortable skating them, but they don’t crack my top tier:
Superstar ADV
Copa Nationale
Tyshawn
Nizza ADV
Busenitz
Stan Smith ADV
Etc.
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this guy
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/df/ce/17/dfce1749ed8df61bf12b7491725e4669.jpg)
and these guys
(https://www.80scasualclassics.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/rund-dmc-adidas-world-tour.jpg)
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If adidas’ whole line dropped through ASICS, skateboarding would collectively lose its mind…..it’s not Adidas…it’s us…
We expect these brands to keep pumping us full of new shit….
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Did they fully shelve the puig shoe with the cupsole with that "V" detail on the heel? I loved those despite the goofy sole, the puig indoor does nothing for me and seems like a straight up inferior product lol
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Did they fully shelve the puig shoe with the cupsole with that "V" detail on the heel? I loved those despite the goofy sole, the puig indoor does nothing for me and seems like a straight up inferior product lol
Puig indoor ripped in a session for me and are super non-breathable. But…they fit like a glove and feel secure. Most bipolar shoe experience I’ve had in a while.
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Did they fully shelve the puig shoe with the cupsole with that "V" detail on the heel? I loved those despite the goofy sole, the puig indoor does nothing for me and seems like a straight up inferior product lol
Puig indoor ripped in a session for me and are super non-breathable. But…they fit like a glove and feel secure. Most bipolar shoe experience I’ve had in a while.
This was the exact same experience a friend of mine had with them, said they fit great, but absolutely terrible durability. He did get a pair of tyshawns later which he said really enjoyed though
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Did they fully shelve the puig shoe with the cupsole with that "V" detail on the heel? I loved those despite the goofy sole, the puig indoor does nothing for me and seems like a straight up inferior product lol
The Puig is a much better shoe for skating than the Indoor in my opinion (see my previous post here for my current list of favorites), and while there are seemingly a million Puig Indoor colorways (I’m guessing this due to it being a lower price point/higher volume model), there’s still been a new colorway or two of the Puig dropping periodically as well. Latest one I saw on the website is a classic black/white with yellow triangle.
I hope it sticks around long-term like the Busenitz if I’m honest. I really like the Puig. It’s basically the shoe I would draw in my notebook in 1999 when the homies and I were on a quest to create the perfect skate shoe (plain toe, hidden lace loops, great heel fit…)
Side note, I finally picked up a pair of the remastered Tyshawns, and I definitely like the fit/shape much more on these vs. the originals. Toe box is less tight, heel fit seems equal or better.
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Saw this meme today, and thought it of relevance. Virtually every middle-class, white person under the age of 40 in London this year is wearing Adidas Samba, Gazelle type shoes. It had been New Balance for a few years, but now they're totally out. I was tempted by those Adidas Mark Gonzales ones; couldn't do it.
(https://i.imgur.com/55E0hkW.jpeg)
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I used to love Adidas, and from 2009 till 3 years ago they were definitely the coolest skateboard shoes brand, but all their new designs have been very boring lately apart from the Lucas shoe :
(https://image-cdn.hypb.st/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2020%2F11%2Flucas-puig-adidas-skateboarding-puig-core-black-cloud-white-gum-fv5932-1.jpg?cbr=1&q=90)
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I used to love Adidas, and from 2009 till 3 years ago they were definitely the coolest skateboard shoes brand, but all their new designs have been very boring lately apart from the Lucas shoe :
(https://image-cdn.hypb.st/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2020%2F11%2Flucas-puig-adidas-skateboarding-puig-core-black-cloud-white-gum-fv5932-1.jpg?cbr=1&q=90)
I am skating these now. I didnt really like them as just shoes to wear, but now that im skating them, theyre pretty great. these shoes are really good for driving too.
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these shoes are really good for driving too.
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adidas are honestly made for driving
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Because they contribute towards more Busenitz footage, I care. Otherwise, not particularly.
Never had a pair as they're a bit too narrow for my wide ass feet. They look nice though.
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I used to love Adidas, and from 2009 till 3 years ago they were definitely the coolest skateboard shoes brand, but all their new designs have been very boring lately apart from the Lucas shoe :
(https://image-cdn.hypb.st/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2020%2F11%2Flucas-puig-adidas-skateboarding-puig-core-black-cloud-white-gum-fv5932-1.jpg?cbr=1&q=90)
Love the look, was never able to try on; they seem narrow?
Really hard to find any colorway in this model since the indoor model.
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The Tyshawn mids are one of my favorite shoes, they just haven't put out a good color in a while so i've been skating other things. Agree that a lot of their shoes look the same but they seem to skate well.
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I just got the puig indoor brown. The suede is super soft. I hope it’ll last more than a few sessions to be honest, I really struggle to find nice looking shoes that I can wear at work then at the park
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I just got the puig indoor brown. The suede is super soft. I hope it’ll last more than a few sessions to be honest, I really struggle to find nice looking shoes that I can wear at work then at the park
I made it about 6 sessions before they completely deflated and started falling apart. No wonder they’re always on sale.
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(https://i.postimg.cc/Fzhk96py/IMG-1468.jpg)
The Schmoofoil slip ons are pretty great for daily use and skating. Definitely recommend replacing the insole with an FP or something if you’re over 30 but they’re light years more comfortable than the vans skate slip.
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(https://i.postimg.cc/Fzhk96py/IMG-1468.jpg)
The Schmoofoil slip ons are pretty great for daily use and skating. Definitely recommend replacing the insole with an FP or something if you’re over 30 but they’re light years more comfortable than the vans skate slip.
Any logo the front is a hard pass for me on a slip.
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I skated the Busenitz Vulcs for 6-7 years. Haven’t found a shoe I liked since and have been rotating brands. Thinking about trying the Samba’s like my skate shoe wrapped to my feet and sort of mold with it. Idk
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(https://i.ibb.co/cgnkRcP/IMG-8777.jpg) (https://ibb.co/cgnkRcP)
May I interest you in the Tyshawn II’s coming later this year?
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If they hadn’t taken the side stripe off the midsole on the Busenitz vulcs I would still have them in my rotation but the version 2 without it looks bad with that much white all together on the side, almost like platform shoes. They did have the best videos and team for awhile but have kind of dropped the ball the last couple years and New Balance put Reynolds on so they are getting my money for the foreseeable future.
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(https://i.ibb.co/cgnkRcP/IMG-8777.jpg) (https://ibb.co/cgnkRcP)
May I interest you in the Tyshawn II’s coming later this year?
Those look fire, ngl. The only thing I'd call out is the overhang that's happening on the arch, the sole looks narrow.
Mesh near the eyestay? Colorway is real, real nice.
Been on cups for a hot minute but wanted something trimmer, so I picked up a pair of Noras on sale....did a search on the forum, didn't pull up anything of note...
Gotta say, out of the box I knew they were going to be on point. After the first session, sleeper shoe for me.
Skated great, with zero break in and that toe box is shaped well/wide where it counts AND they're gum (I don't feel white/black/green or w/e color soles grip well at all by comparison). They remind me of a bulkier Puig Premiere, of which I skated many pairs.
Time will tell if my knees and the shoes hold up butr man, waaay better than the AS-1s I've been skating.