Are the DC Navigators skateable?

[sk8punk110]

I saw the new pop trading co x DC collab and saw they come out with some boots, does anyone know if they're skateable? I only saw one clip of John Shanahan doing like a noseblunt in them in the promo video but idrk if that's just like for the video only. If they skate good I totally wanna buy them but if not I don't really wanna buy a pair of boots just to wear around.

[skatesum609]

I saw the new pop trading co x DC collab and saw they come out with some boots, does anyone know if they're skateable? I only saw one clip of John Shanahan doing like a noseblunt in them in the promo video but idrk if that's just like for the video only. If they skate good I totally wanna buy them but if not I don't really wanna buy a pair of boots just to wear around.

I was wondering the same thing. I’ve seen a couple clips of philly dudes skating them on ig. The sole looks a little aggressive to skate imo. The boot looks sick though

[sk8punk110]

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I saw the new pop trading co x DC collab and saw they come out with some boots, does anyone know if they're skateable? I only saw one clip of John Shanahan doing like a noseblunt in them in the promo video but idrk if that's just like for the video only. If they skate good I totally wanna buy them but if not I don't really wanna buy a pair of boots just to wear around.

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I was wondering the same thing. I’ve seen a couple clips of philly dudes skating them on ig. The sole looks a little aggressive to skate imo. The boot looks sick though

Shit I mean if ppl are skating them then they're prob good.

[skatesum609]

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I saw the new pop trading co x DC collab and saw they come out with some boots, does anyone know if they're skateable? I only saw one clip of John Shanahan doing like a noseblunt in them in the promo video but idrk if that's just like for the video only. If they skate good I totally wanna buy them but if not I don't really wanna buy a pair of boots just to wear around.

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I was wondering the same thing. I’ve seen a couple clips of philly dudes skating them on ig. The sole looks a little aggressive to skate imo. The boot looks sick though

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Shit I mean if ppl are skating them then they're prob good.

Yeeeea I’m not so sure about that. It was like Bilyeu, Chris falo and big time Monty. All are getting free shit from dc and can probably skate anything. I figured I would be able to find a pair for the low by now but most places still have them at retail. Found a pair on Amazon for pretty cheap but they weren’t going to ship until March

[Velcro Wallet]

My friend has been solely skating in these. And he fuxking rips in them!!! They are fully skateable. 100%.

[skatesum609]

My friend has been solely skating in these. And he fuxking rips in them!!! They are fully skateable. 100%.

Nuff said! I’m sold

[QUIT SINNIN]

Correct me if I’m wrong, but when the legend of Penny “skating in Timbs” is told, I believe they were actually a Columbia boot similar to these. I think I remember hearing that on a podcast anyway

[tom]

Correct me if I’m wrong, but when the legend of Penny “skating in Timbs” is told, I believe they were actually a Columbia boot similar to these. I think I remember hearing that on a podcast anyway

Sorry if these have been posted here before. I was going through a Penny thread on a UK skating forum looking for clips and someone had posted these.

3 months later but more from that day





and the boots.

https://skateboarding.transworld.net/features/calm-cool-and-carefree-the-legend-of-tom-penny/

[venture5.8]

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I saw the new pop trading co x DC collab and saw they come out with some boots, does anyone know if they're skateable? I only saw one clip of John Shanahan doing like a noseblunt in them in the promo video but idrk if that's just like for the video only. If they skate good I totally wanna buy them but if not I don't really wanna buy a pair of boots just to wear around.

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I was wondering the same thing. I’ve seen a couple clips of philly dudes skating them on ig. The sole looks a little aggressive to skate imo. The boot looks sick though

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Shit I mean if ppl are skating them then they're prob good.

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Yeeeea I’m not so sure about that. It was like Bilyeu, Chris falo and big time Monty. All are getting free shit from dc and can probably skate anything. I figured I would be able to find a pair for the low by now but most places still have them at retail. Found a pair on Amazon for pretty cheap but they weren’t going to ship until March

I think you have to be really in tune with skating to be able to skate the boots. The people who are actually are skating these would be the same to skate air maxes or something like a jordan 5. It might be doable but not easy

[Velcro Wallet]

Nah, these are much different than skating in Airmax’s. Your foot sits pretty low in the boot/shoe. For example it’s not like skating in Timbs. That’s what you might think looking at the navigators but it’s not.

Like I said, my friend is solely skating in these DC’s atm.  And he has all his tricks  in them too.

[hobochimp]

Who’s gonna start posting clips of people skating the navigators though

[Velcro Wallet]

I will if you DM me an email address. I don’t know how to post videos here. I know, I know..

[GT]

Anybody know how they fit?
Want to get a pair but Australia only have full sizes. Not sure if 10 would be too small (usually 10.5) or 11 which sometimes feels like toe box is fuken long

[SneakySecrets]

This guy’s friend sounds like a fucking legend!

[AsianVegan]

Who’s gonna start posting clips of people skating the navigators though

https://www.dcshoes.com/mens-collab-pop-trading/

Shanahan @ 2:15 in the clip, as mentioned by OP

[skatesum609]

Caved and bought the all black suede pair. Definitely gonna skate them regardless of how they feel and I’ll report back

[Velcro Wallet]

This guy’s friend sounds like a fucking legend!

He is. He lurks here. Dude is FUCKED UP good on a skateboard. That’s if you were talking about me.
Found another photo of him wearing them.

[j....soy.....]

Best snow skate shoe ever…..

[ssNB462]

I would say yes. Many people will argue boardfeel and all that. Which is true with puffier shoes, you feel the board less.. Sure. But I don't think it's as much a hindrance as people think. I believe talented skateboarders can skate in anything! Shanahan posted a clip of him doing like a nollie shuv crook with the Navigators on.

[coexist3]

After skating them for about a hour they felt worn in. They have a little bit of a thicker sole then most of the other OG dcs. The rubber toe cap is awesome and has a good flick to it.

[MusclesMarinara]

People argue boardfeel all they want but we got some of the best skateboarding in puffy shoes. I have a pair of navigators and though I'm not planning on skating them, it definitely is possible.

[skatesum609]

Who’s gonna start posting clips of people skating the navigators though

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CZcdpvGIRvy/?utm_medium=copy_link

[Shesty]

Anybody know how they fit?
Want to get a pair but Australia only have full sizes. Not sure if 10 would be too small (usually 10.5) or 11 which sometimes feels like toe box is fuken long

Anybody with the experience?

[chillclinton87]

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Anybody know how they fit?
Want to get a pair but Australia only have full sizes. Not sure if 10 would be too small (usually 10.5) or 11 which sometimes feels like toe box is fuken long

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Anybody with the experience?

ordered them a year ago TTS wich was too small, so like in DCs it's usually half size up for me!

My regular size in Dunks would be US 7.5, DC Cups is usually US 8- The navigators were too small in lenght in 7.5!

Can anybody chime in since experiences might be different?

[Nth syd bear]

I have the pop trading co ones found them at a outlet in Brisbane

I'm in Australia so no 1/2 sizes here as mentioned above

I went a size up,   

[Pastasash]

Bought the brown/black pair solely for trails and dog walks, I skate the OG DC models frequently though and I've seen all the dudes mentioned above skating them once it starts snowing in Philly so it's definitely skateable if you're already used to skating other thick sole DC models. Soles are have a foamy feel and have good tread for the hikes so would probably need to get used to that, but for sure would make your clips look 10x more gully.

Just look up bighomiemonty's IG clips in them at snowy Muni, Adilson also had a mean loong cab crook in them too.

(PS they fit TTS for me)

[chillclinton87]

Bought the brown/black pair solely for trails and dog walks, I skate the OG DC models frequently though and I've seen all the dudes mentioned above skating them once it starts snowing in Philly so it's definitely skateable if you're already used to skating other thick sole DC models. Soles are have a foamy feel and have good tread for the hikes so would probably need to get used to that, but for sure would make your clips look 10x more gully.

Just look up bighomiemonty's IG clips in them at snowy Muni, Adilson also had a mean loong cab crook in them too.

(PS they fit TTS for me)

this guy knows 

[bbk]