A few weeks ago I walked around for 4 hours with vulc shoes, my hip hurt so bad I had to sit around for a while before I could continue to walk. Is there like a place on here where we can discuss the most comfy cupsole shoes? Maybe an idea for a thread? Anyone down for that?
That's not a bad idea but I'll throw some options out right now.
What I notice that makes the cupsoles comfy is:
a) adequate padding throughout and not too thin. I personally don't like cups or vulcs that give zero support in padding in the collar/heel cup. It's so frustrating seeing all these paper thin vulc/cup uppers on shoes nowadays.
b) a sole that's in between hard and soft. Something like a Kalis S, Marana, NB 868/1010, Joslin 1, Joslin 2, Evant, Silo (one of the comfiest to chill in, imo), Tyshawn, Reynolds G6, etc.
c) A dense but somewhat squishy insole: G6, Pro Foam 1, STI Energy, State Footwear, etc. I tend to see shoes that have harder soles with foam insoles are not that comfortable, where softer soles with PU, dense insoles are comfortable, albeit somewhat thin. A cupsole that's in between those two ends for a sole compound with a quality insole is a dream come true, to me. *heart eyes*
Also, most vulcs get floppy and become so unpredictable so quickly. I can skate in a SoleTech cupsole for nearly 2 months and the structure is not that compromised. In fact, a broken in "floppy" cupsole from certain brands protects you better than a large number of brand new vulcs (Nike vulcs, Cons vulcs, Hufs, Adidas, etc.)
There's plenty of board feel in cups once you find the right combo of sole thickness/insole to flex. They break in so well, too.
This is gonna sound weird but I feel like I get better grip from cupsoles where I have to put more effort to put my foot into place/push harder when setting up compared to vulcs where they are so responsive it can be overwhelming. Does anyone else notice this or am I crazy?
I have been selling, donating, and finding ways to get rid of my vulcs. I have a few I'm keeping but it's cupsoles all the way for me. I still have some and may consider selling them to Pals on here if I can figure out the right way to set that up.