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Title: What kind of shoes do you generally prefer looks-wise?
Post by: Fernandito on October 07, 2020, 02:46:29 PM
High/midtop vulcs and slim cups in all-black or white/cream with a small pop of color at most
Title: Re: What kind of shoes do you generally prefer looks-wise?
Post by: cant kickflip but can tre on October 07, 2020, 03:01:13 PM
Low top, black upper, white sole, and a clean toe. Don't like having toe caps or anything on my shoe. Some padding around the collar. Usually skate vulc, but wondering how cupsoles hold up.
Basically a Vans Era
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Post by: Lukabrazi on October 07, 2020, 03:14:46 PM
white outsole for skate shoes.

Title: Re: What kind of shoes do you generally prefer looks-wise?
Post by: Xen on October 07, 2020, 04:18:39 PM
Blk/Gry Gum sole fall/winter
White/light gry gum sole spring/summer

No toe caps
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Post by: Roald Dahnkle on October 08, 2020, 12:17:11 AM
White on white or black on black
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Post by: DarkPools on October 08, 2020, 01:57:55 AM
Cupsoles mostly. Huge fan of dunk/air Jordan shoes and all the copycat versions many brands have done over the years. I'm not usually big on one piece long toes, since they all look boring/too pointy to me. Anything that looks similar to the Marana or HalfCab
Title: Re: What kind of shoes do you generally prefer looks-wise?
Post by: rocklobster on October 08, 2020, 02:03:29 AM
Looks of cupsoles, the feel of vulcs.

Wore the Vans Era Pro and while feeling incredibly thin had an amazing flick, and that's technically a cupsole right?

Simple colors - black with a gum sole, I'm boring like that.
Title: Re: What kind of shoes do you generally prefer looks-wise?
Post by: roba on October 08, 2020, 03:09:14 AM
(https://cdn.runrepeat.com/i/vans/26584/vans-men-s-vans-half-cab-skate-shoes-4-5-black-mens-black-3568-main.jpg)
(https://blob.sxv.pl/shops/media/f1000/2019/adidas/165625/adidas-superstar-eg4959-5de7a223dbb89.jpg.jpg)
(https://woliniusz.pl/pol_pl_Buty-Adidas-SUPERSTAR-J-FU7712-3166_11.jpg)
Title: Re: What kind of shoes do you generally prefer looks-wise?
Post by: johnes on October 08, 2020, 06:13:12 AM
Puffy shoes that are not mostly black.
Some black is okay but these days I really prefer white or blue or red or purple.
Gum sole is my favorite.
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Post by: fredgallSOTY on October 08, 2020, 06:16:09 AM
Emerica Szafranski Hi's are a looker for sure
Title: Re: What kind of shoes do you generally prefer looks-wise?
Post by: Bugsytootsie on October 08, 2020, 07:04:10 AM
Cupsole mid or hi with that isn’t too stiff where you can’t feel your board. I like the the look and feel of a pointier toe too. My kickflips work better in them then with a rounded toe
Title: Re: What kind of shoes do you generally prefer looks-wise?
Post by: ok boomer on October 08, 2020, 07:27:08 AM
My broken ass ankles demand cupsole.
I really like the LOOK of the Adidas Busenitz vulc, but it sends searing pain to my heels and through my ankles.
If that was a cupsole, I would probably only wear those.
Title: Re: What kind of shoes do you generally prefer looks-wise?
Post by: camel filters on October 08, 2020, 09:09:36 AM
Quote from: rocklobster on October 08, 2020, 02:03:29 AM

Wore the Vans Era Pro and while feeling incredibly thin had an amazing flick, and that's technically a cupsole right?

uhhh...
Title: Re: What kind of shoes do you generally prefer looks-wise?
Post by: moonordie on October 08, 2020, 09:35:45 AM
Quote from: ok boomer on October 08, 2020, 07:27:08 AM
My broken ass ankles demand cupsole.
I really like the LOOK of the Adidas Busenitz vulc, but it sends searing pain to my heels and through my ankles.
If that was a cupsole, I would probably only wear those.
This.
Busenitz vulc 2 looks so good but that sole is a sacrifice. Imagine that with a cupsole.
Title: Re: What kind of shoes do you generally prefer looks-wise?
Post by: camel filters on October 08, 2020, 10:03:45 AM
Quote from: moonordie on October 08, 2020, 09:35:45 AM
Quote from: ok boomer on October 08, 2020, 07:27:08 AM
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My broken ass ankles demand cupsole.
I really like the LOOK of the Adidas Busenitz vulc, but it sends searing pain to my heels and through my ankles.
If that was a cupsole, I would probably only wear those.
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This.
Busenitz vulc 2 looks so good but that sole is a sacrifice. Imagine that with a cupsole.
The irony is that the original cup busenitz destroyed my ankles due to how narrow the instep of it was.
Title: Re: What kind of shoes do you generally prefer looks-wise?
Post by: FrozenIndustries on October 08, 2020, 10:10:29 AM
The Vans Chukka is the perfect shoe silhouette of all time, but I always prefer mid- or high-top vulcanized shoes.

I love an all-black shoe, but if not I usually end up with some weird color like burnt orange or mustard yellow that reminds me of the early/mid 90s. Full gum wrap/outsole on tonal suede or canvas always looks amazing to me in just about any color.
Title: Re: What kind of shoes do you generally prefer looks-wise?
Post by: Crap on October 08, 2020, 10:11:08 AM
Mostly slim vulcs that hurt my feet to even look at. Blazer Mid, One Star, Jack Purcell Mid, Half Cab (only the classic, not the Pro), Huf Dylan Slip. I mostly prefer white or black shoes, but I can do colours if they're not too loud (olive, brown, navy, etc.). The green Last Resorts are nice, and the Vans Crocketts always seem to come in tasteful colours.
Title: Re: What kind of shoes do you generally prefer looks-wise?
Post by: ok boomer on October 08, 2020, 04:13:27 PM
Quote from: camel filters on October 08, 2020, 10:03:45 AM
Quote from: moonordie on October 08, 2020, 09:35:45 AM
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Quote from: ok boomer on October 08, 2020, 07:27:08 AM
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My broken ass ankles demand cupsole.
I really like the LOOK of the Adidas Busenitz vulc, but it sends searing pain to my heels and through my ankles.
If that was a cupsole, I would probably only wear those.
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This.
Busenitz vulc 2 looks so good but that sole is a sacrifice. Imagine that with a cupsole.
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The irony is that the original cup busenitz destroyed my ankles due to how narrow the instep of it was.

This is also true. Disappointing for sure
Title: Re: What kind of shoes do you generally prefer looks-wise?
Post by: Gabagoolslide on October 08, 2020, 05:45:40 PM
I definitely prefer the on sale $30 shoes to the full price $80 shoes
Title: Re: What kind of shoes do you generally prefer looks-wise?
Post by: Missled Yutes on October 08, 2020, 06:11:06 PM
I've never bought white shoes in my life and probably never will. I'm all about the thinnish cupsoles and thiccish vulcs you know what I mean. Don't put any seams in high risk areas, don't be a dummy, etc.
Title: Re: What kind of shoes do you generally prefer looks-wise?
Post by: Boog on October 15, 2020, 08:38:24 PM
Jordan 1s look amazing.
Title: Re: What kind of shoes do you generally prefer looks-wise?
Post by: Sluggloaph on October 16, 2020, 10:19:48 AM
High top cups, mids work too, but daddy needs the illusion of ankle protection and cups just make my feet happy. So pretty much dunks but fuck me right.
Title: Re: What kind of shoes do you generally prefer looks-wise?
Post by: rosemaryBB on October 16, 2020, 10:32:20 AM
Sporty but not over the top ugly technical, Busenitz, Suciu's, Blazers, lots of the recent NB# looks good but haven't fucked with it yet.

No crazy colors but also never grey shoes, I fucking hate the way grey shoes look.
Title: Re: What kind of shoes do you generally prefer looks-wise?
Post by: Firebert on October 16, 2020, 01:04:04 PM
Reynolds'
Title: Re: What kind of shoes do you generally prefer looks-wise?
Post by: DirtyBurger on October 16, 2020, 03:01:32 PM
Quote from: fredgallSOTY on October 08, 2020, 06:16:09 AM
Emerica Szafranski Hi's are a looker for sure

I hate to say it for multiple reasons, but that shoe was amazing, they just only had obnoxious color ways.

Also black upper, white sole is the go to
Title: Re: What kind of shoes do you generally prefer looks-wise?
Post by: Seventyfrigginseven on October 16, 2020, 03:34:00 PM
Black with white or White with black. I prefer cupsoles for skating and vulcs for chilling. If the shoes are predominately white they get black laces, and black shoes get white laces. Now if you throw in gum soles my pp gets all excited, and my wallet gets lighter.
Title: Re: What kind of shoes do you generally prefer looks-wise?
Post by: RossDailey on October 16, 2020, 04:19:35 PM
Black Suede w/ minimal paneling + white foxing tape + gum sole

Basically the first Chima pro model from Vans for the last 5 years + a few similar exceptions
Title: Re: What kind of shoes do you generally prefer looks-wise?
Post by: Hyliannightmare on October 16, 2020, 04:38:32 PM
As close to a high top like a dunk. Jordan 1 or blazer. Prefer leather and darker colors
Title: Re: What kind of shoes do you generally prefer looks-wise?
Post by: LordManHammer on October 16, 2020, 08:40:53 PM
I like Van's Chukka lows, slim to the point black on gum soles sooooooo clean and efficient.

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gTopFkQNeqQ/SQdv_GqhqqI/AAAAAAAACCw/EUk0-oaj9NM/w1200-h630-p-k-nu/vanschukka1.jpg)
Title: Re: What kind of shoes do you generally prefer looks-wise?
Post by: Mystical Leader on October 17, 2020, 01:37:55 AM
My ideal shoe has a flimsy hi top construction, tonal outsole and full grain leather upper. The smoother the leather the better. Cupsole or vulc doesn't really matter as i use my own insoles for overall fit and feel.

Also minimal branding is a must.

Although nowadays I've been in to skating canvas shoes. They are nice in the summertime.
Title: Re: What kind of shoes do you generally prefer looks-wise?
Post by: imuseless on October 17, 2020, 02:49:17 AM
CTAS knock-offs and Vans slip-ons
Title: Re: What kind of shoes do you generally prefer looks-wise?
Post by: imuseless on October 17, 2020, 03:08:45 AM
Old skool too. Just don't feel like putting them on my feet anymore when every other dork in the street is wearing them.
Title: Re: What kind of shoes do you generally prefer looks-wise?
Post by: Sativa Lung on October 17, 2020, 06:26:52 AM
I have a strong dislike for white soles. I prefer gum but I like black like the leather louies or some of the numeric blackouts too. In terms of looks I usually like soccer style shoes best but don't always love how they skate. I've always been a vulc guy but I started wearing more cups lately with the DC Tiago S and numeric 440 and I'm really appreciating the comfort and protection on my old feet.
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Post by: LordManHammer on October 17, 2020, 09:08:20 AM
Quote from: imuseless on October 17, 2020, 03:08:45 AM
Old skool too. Just don't feel like putting them on my feet anymore when every other dork in the street is wearing them.
Is that a Pink Lincolns avatar? such a great band seen them a few times with Moral Crux in Atlanta at this place called the point in little 5 points. before the 96' Olympics.
Title: Re: What kind of shoes do you generally prefer looks-wise?
Post by: twic3 on October 17, 2020, 09:32:10 AM
I love skating in white leather, keeps the shoe more firm and I dont have to worry about not matching. I do prefer Reeboks over skate shoes nowadays, Club C and Revenge are usually on sale for $30. Finding gum sole Workout lows on sale would be like the holy grail.
Title: Re: What kind of shoes do you generally prefer looks-wise?
Post by: Sluggloaph on October 17, 2020, 09:39:16 AM
Quote from: El Fapinator on October 16, 2020, 08:40:53 PM
I like Van's Chukka lows, slim to the point black on gum soles sooooooo clean and efficient.

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gTopFkQNeqQ/SQdv_GqhqqI/AAAAAAAACCw/EUk0-oaj9NM/w1200-h630-p-k-nu/vanschukka1.jpg)
I worked at a warehouse with mad bouls who skate, the best best dude,rocked these jawns. I was like gotta be the shoes.. nope that seam is right were my ollie spot is. Oh well, as usual it's me not the shoes.
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Post by: elbarto on October 17, 2020, 02:09:03 PM
Quote from: El Fapinator on October 16, 2020, 08:40:53 PM
I like Van's Chukka lows, slim to the point black on gum soles sooooooo clean and efficient.

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gTopFkQNeqQ/SQdv_GqhqqI/AAAAAAAACCw/EUk0-oaj9NM/w1200-h630-p-k-nu/vanschukka1.jpg)

Honestly, fucking ew. This has always been one of my least favorite skate shoes because of how they look. It reminds me of the coolest kids in 8th grade stealing shit from the mall that we all claimed to hate. Might as well be baby fucking blue with checkers while we’re at it. Sorry.
Title: Re: What kind of shoes do you generally prefer looks-wise?
Post by: imuseless on October 18, 2020, 02:05:15 AM
Quote from: El Fapinator on October 17, 2020, 09:08:20 AM
Quote from: imuseless on October 17, 2020, 03:08:45 AM
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Old skool too. Just don't feel like putting them on my feet anymore when every other dork in the street is wearing them.
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Is that a Pink Lincolns avatar? such a great band seen them a few times with Moral Crux in Atlanta at this place called the point in little 5 points. before the 96' Olympics.

Wow, cool! Yeah, it's from Pink Lincolns/ Queers live split 7", drawn by Queers-bassist B-Face!
Title: Re: What kind of shoes do you generally prefer looks-wise?
Post by: Skrotum on October 18, 2020, 05:45:29 AM
I like looking down at ctas on my feet
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Post by: MusclesMarinara on October 18, 2020, 07:05:18 AM
Big and puffy tech looking cupsole, prefer a black sole if I have the choice.
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Post by: LordManHammer on October 18, 2020, 08:39:52 PM
Quote from: elbarto on October 17, 2020, 02:09:03 PM
Quote from: El Fapinator on October 16, 2020, 08:40:53 PM
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I like Van's Chukka lows, slim to the point black on gum soles sooooooo clean and efficient.

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gTopFkQNeqQ/SQdv_GqhqqI/AAAAAAAACCw/EUk0-oaj9NM/w1200-h630-p-k-nu/vanschukka1.jpg)
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Honestly, fucking ew. This has always been one of my least favorite skate shoes because of how they look. It reminds me of the coolest kids in 8th grade stealing shit from the mall that we all claimed to hate. Might as well be baby fucking blue with checkers while we’re at it. Sorry.
Really?! Who pissed in your Cheerios?  What's wrong with black and gum soles? Simple easy looking and nothing gaudy like logos everywhere. Honestly it's kooky to make assumptions about someone who wears shoes you don't like.
Title: Re: What kind of shoes do you generally prefer looks-wise?
Post by: LordManHammer on October 18, 2020, 08:41:24 PM
Quote from: imuseless on October 18, 2020, 02:05:15 AM
Quote from: El Fapinator on October 17, 2020, 09:08:20 AM
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Old skool too. Just don't feel like putting them on my feet anymore when every other dork in the street is wearing them.
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Is that a Pink Lincolns avatar? such a great band seen them a few times with Moral Crux in Atlanta at this place called the point in little 5 points. before the 96' Olympics.
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Wow, cool! Yeah, it's from Pink Lincolns/ Queers live split 7", drawn by Queers-bassist B-Face!
Locked in some assholes basement, I remember hearing that story on Ben Weasel podcast naming this one of his favorites.
Title: Re: What kind of shoes do you generally prefer looks-wise?
Post by: camel filters on October 19, 2020, 09:11:11 AM
Quote from: El Fapinator on October 18, 2020, 08:39:52 PM
Quote from: elbarto on October 17, 2020, 02:09:03 PM
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I like Van's Chukka lows, slim to the point black on gum soles sooooooo clean and efficient.

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gTopFkQNeqQ/SQdv_GqhqqI/AAAAAAAACCw/EUk0-oaj9NM/w1200-h630-p-k-nu/vanschukka1.jpg)
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Honestly, fucking ew. This has always been one of my least favorite skate shoes because of how they look. It reminds me of the coolest kids in 8th grade stealing shit from the mall that we all claimed to hate. Might as well be baby fucking blue with checkers while we’re at it. Sorry.
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Really?! Who pissed in your Cheerios?  What's wrong with black and gum soles? Simple easy looking and nothing gaudy like logos everywhere. Honestly it's kooky to make assumptions about someone who wears shoes you don't like.
I'm not as passionate about the hate for those but I do think that chukkas should never be lows. Just looks unnatural for some reason. I hate stitching that sits right where my ollie hits as well.
Title: Re: What kind of shoes do you generally prefer looks-wise?
Post by: os89 on October 19, 2020, 09:23:33 AM
Authentics/Eras/Old Skools and Dunks/Jordans

Few others, but nothing too crazy.
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Post by: Samk on October 19, 2020, 06:27:07 PM
Converse Cons, look wise and skate wise.
Title: Re: What kind of shoes do you generally prefer looks-wise?
Post by: munchbox on October 19, 2020, 07:46:03 PM
anything that looks like or is a basketball shoe. used to be a college recruit a few years back and thats all i feel comfortable maxing out my jumps with
Title: Re: What kind of shoes do you generally prefer looks-wise?
Post by: rocklobster on October 19, 2020, 11:03:41 PM
The new Kalis S has some good tech and a clean design, future versions could trim down the tongue a little. The Kalis Vulc has amazing flick but the heel support feels a little lacking as does the cushion where the ball of your foots on.

So what I'm saying is to take the tech bits of Kalis S (support, bootie construction) and marry that with the simplicity of the Kalis Vulc (vulc construction).
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Post by: skateboarder4life on March 02, 2021, 11:09:08 AM
any new developments in ULTRA WIDE 5E SKATE SHOES? surely by now someone is offering a true extra wide toe box 5E shoe
Title: Re: What kind of shoes do you generally prefer looks-wise?
Post by: Mbrimson88 on March 02, 2021, 07:42:16 PM
Looking down and not wanting to see more than two colours, or any weird or funny looking things, especially if they don't sit right with whatever pants I am wearing.

Big bulky shoes with thin ankles in shorts just look so funny to me, but I guess that is why I wear long pants most of the time anyway.

There was a time when I would put in black laces and colour the stitches black too on some classic colour Vans, but I think that madness has eased a bit now.

Eras (no show socks) in 874 cut off shorts right now with it being quite warm.

Old skool, Sk8 hi, Half Cabs with long pants, as long as the pants sit down over the shoes - 874 Dickies 24/7 anyway so usually nicely covered at all times.

Title: Re: What kind of shoes do you generally prefer looks-wise?
Post by: vhsfisheye on March 02, 2021, 08:56:44 PM
Quote from: El Fapinator on October 16, 2020, 08:40:53 PM
I like Van's Chukka lows, slim to the point black on gum soles sooooooo clean and efficient.

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gTopFkQNeqQ/SQdv_GqhqqI/AAAAAAAACCw/EUk0-oaj9NM/w1200-h630-p-k-nu/vanschukka1.jpg)

honestly this is one of my most hated shoes, remind me of 2010 high schoolers in odd future shirts
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Post by: vhsfisheye on March 02, 2021, 08:57:54 PM
Quote from: elbarto on October 17, 2020, 02:09:03 PM
Quote from: El Fapinator on October 16, 2020, 08:40:53 PM
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I like Van's Chukka lows, slim to the point black on gum soles sooooooo clean and efficient.

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gTopFkQNeqQ/SQdv_GqhqqI/AAAAAAAACCw/EUk0-oaj9NM/w1200-h630-p-k-nu/vanschukka1.jpg)
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Honestly, fucking ew. This has always been one of my least favorite skate shoes because of how they look. It reminds me of the coolest kids in 8th grade stealing shit from the mall that we all claimed to hate. Might as well be baby fucking blue with checkers while we’re at it. Sorry.
big agree
Title: Re: What kind of shoes do you generally prefer looks-wise?
Post by: Lloyd Braun on March 02, 2021, 09:04:21 PM
First pick is New Balance 868's, almost every color way is great. Really the all red/white ones are the only one I wasn't feeling.

Some runner ups: Tiago 1010's. Reebok club c. Dunks if they made them in normal color ways that weren't dumb hard to get a hold of.  Also feeling Luciens LV shoe but would never think about actually paying for it.
Title: Re: What kind of shoes do you generally prefer looks-wise?
Post by: hobochimp on March 02, 2021, 09:12:43 PM
I used to prefer a classic vans looking shoe but nowadays I’m all into basketball inspired/looking shoes like dunks, blazer mids, tyshawns etc.

I want to like nb# shoes because they seem like they’re pretty supportive and they seem to actually care about skating, but I just have not been able to get down with any of the shoes yet look wise
Title: Re: What kind of shoes do you generally prefer looks-wise?
Post by: MusclesMarinara on March 02, 2021, 09:27:40 PM
I prefer the look of slim cups but everytime I go that route I'm always disappointed plus the past few months have really been tough on my feet/ankles. I'm now basically relegated to the puffy reissues from es and dc for the future I think. Which is fine comfort wise but not the look I really want.

But I always need a black sole or nearly black, thick padding and no flat bottoms. Also any extra protection on the toe or ankle is a plus as well.

Basically what I'm saying is I'm trying with all my heart to not buy those osiris d3 reissues.