Last Resort AB - The Thread.

[munchbox]

ladies love LARB

[Knee Pain]

wearing us11 in nike blazer gt low.
had to go down to 10.5 in vm001

These are so good, it’s a struggle not to buy a pair in each colour.

[BartHarleyJarvis]

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wearing us11 in nike blazer gt low.
had to go down to 10.5 in vm001

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These are so good, it’s a struggle not to buy a pair in each colour.

I have more pairs than I care to admit….

[hobochimp]

ladies love LARB

[oldfart]

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ladies love LARB

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already ordered an additional pair. all black... 

[Argyle]

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ladies love LARB

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already ordered an additional pair. all black... 

Solid choice!

[ProfessorJSS]

Grabbed my first pair of LRAB to try finally.
I got the canvas VM003 Dancer collabs.
Had to go a half size down for perfect fit.
Initial thoughts are that they are inferior to the
Cons CTAS Pro in almost every way; less padding,
less cushion, less reinforcement, thinner canvas,
and weaker construction. The laces are better than Cons
but certainly nothing to justify the higher price. 

[camel filters]

Grabbed my first pair of LRAB to try finally.
I got the canvas VM003 Dancer collabs.
Had to go a half size down for perfect fit.
Initial thoughts are that they are inferior to the
Cons CTAS Pro in almost every way; less padding,
less cushion, less reinforcement, thinner canvas,
and weaker construction. The laces are better than Cons
but certainly nothing to justify the higher price.

I've had both and I'd have to disagree on some aspects. Cons felt good at the beginning and blow up into giant bags once worn in. LR keeps its shape and the sole remains grippy and doesn't get floppy. Cons does have the superior insole tho.

For what its worth, the vm003 in canvas is supposed to be their most unstructured, minimal shoe. That being said, the sole should still have the same properties. I have the regular vm003 in canvas for chilling but have skated the vm001 suede in high and low.

Edit: you are probably referring to the ctas pro low in canvas, which I do not have any experience with. In that case, I can see that it is the superior model to vm003 canvas.

[ProfessorJSS]

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Grabbed my first pair of LRAB to try finally.
I got the canvas VM003 Dancer collabs.
Had to go a half size down for perfect fit.
Initial thoughts are that they are inferior to the
Cons CTAS Pro in almost every way; less padding,
less cushion, less reinforcement, thinner canvas,
and weaker construction. The laces are better than Cons
but certainly nothing to justify the higher price.

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I've had both and I'd have to disagree on some aspects. Cons felt good at the beginning and blow up into giant bags once worn in. LR keeps its shape and the sole remains grippy and doesn't get floppy. Cons does have the superior insole tho.

For what its worth, the vm003 in canvas is supposed to be their most unstructured, minimal shoe. That being said, the sole should still have the same properties. I have the regular vm003 in canvas for chilling but have skated the vm001 suede in high and low.

Edit: you are probably referring to the ctas pro low in canvas, which I do not have any experience with. In that case, I can see that it is the superior model to vm003 canvas.

Funnily enough I'm actually on my second pair of the CTAS Pro Mids.
From conversations at the skate shop alone when I was buying them I realize
the mid profile is somewhat controversial or disliked haha
But they are definitely the most durable, padded and cushioned Chucks I've ever had.
Like fully reinforced with a puffy faux suede all along the inside and tongue.

I still really like how the Dancer LRABs look. I might just reserve them to wear on non-skate occasions.

[newguy]

borrowed a pair from a friend today, never skate lows normally but dang I might actually skate in lows after that session, great shoes. It’s also nice to have a skate brand making simple looking shoes that can go with anything

[Gray Imp Sausage Metal]

Canvas LRABs actually feel a bit floppy/ bagged out in the beginning but actually form to your foot once broken in if that’s any consolation?

[Stu Pickles]

skating the suede vm001s for the first time, was pricy here in canada compared to other options (like the state pacificas i was previously skating) but wanted to try them with the good reviews out there and the fact they are everything i look for in a skate shoe: simple, durable, and available in black with white rubber. I use custom prescribed orthotic insoles so was worried about reports of the stock insoles being hard to remove but it was super easy. my insoles make shoes fit tight so the fact they fit big was perfect.
 
gotta say now that they are broken in they skate like a dream. board feels great, the flick on kickflips might be the best feeling flick ive ever had, and after 10 ish hours of skating theres barely any wear. at this rate i might be a full convert and only skate these for years to come.

they are mid tier for comfort walking around town but thats not a huge deal, and i bike most places anyways.

my two cents, good shoes, early in but definitely worth the price premium. alv is a mad genius.       

[newguy]

skating the suede vm001s for the first time, was pricy here in canada compared to other options (like the state pacificas i was previously skating) but wanted to try them with the good reviews out there and the fact they are everything i look for in a skate shoe: simple, durable, and available in black with white rubber. I use custom prescribed orthotic insoles so was worried about reports of the stock insoles being hard to remove but it was super easy. my insoles make shoes fit tight so the fact they fit big was perfect.
 
gotta say now that they are broken in they skate like a dream. board feels great, the flick on kickflips might be the best feeling flick ive ever had, and after 10 ish hours of skating theres barely any wear. at this rate i might be a full convert and only skate these for years to come.

they are mid tier for comfort walking around town but thats not a huge deal, and i bike most places anyways.

my two cents, good shoes, early in but definitely worth the price premium. alv is a mad genius.     

one of us one of us one of us 

[iw0]

for all the people keeping tabs on these, from insta the other day

[Huell Howser]

need to see another colorway. stoked for them but those are not doin it for me

[Candied cigarettes]

for all the people keeping tabs on these, from insta the other day

These look really nice. A little more padding but not too much.

[Gray Imp Sausage Metal]

I DM-Ed him like a man, there’s “probably” a vegan cup coming too…

[jakedilla]

Just got my first pair of vm001s tonight. I was planning on skating them immediately but they look so good I think I’ll keep them as chillers for a bit. After reading this thread, I was shocked that I found the insole to be decent. I was wondering if perhaps I got a pair with the reworked insole perhaps. (Vm001 in “old blue” suede).

Either way I’m hyped and already looking at other pairs haha.

[ldmch11]

I just got my first pairs of the vm001s and the vm002s on sale at my local. They are definitely some of the best looking shoes out right now. The vm002s felt slightly bigger than the vm001s and a little more substantial. Had to swap out the stock insoles for the converse lunarlon ones, and they feel pretty solid now.
I do hate how long the laces are. They look mad sloppy so had to cut those shorter.

[BartHarleyJarvis]

I just got my first pairs of the vm001s and the vm002s on sale at my local. They are definitely some of the best looking shoes out right now. The vm002s felt slightly bigger than the vm001s and a little more substantial. Had to swap out the stock insoles for the converse lunarlon ones, and they feel pretty solid now.
I do hate how long the laces are. They look mad sloppy so had to cut those shorter.

Usually I feel the same way about laces but something about these just works for me, I like to have a bit of bunny ear flopping feels very 90s I guess

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Just got my first pair of vm001s tonight. I was planning on skating them immediately but they look so good I think I’ll keep them as chillers for a bit. After reading this thread, I was shocked that I found the insole to be decent. I was wondering if perhaps I got a pair with the reworked insole perhaps. (Vm001 in “old blue” suede).

Either way I’m hyped and already looking at other pairs haha.

They start off good for me but quickly get a sunken to the concrete feeling after awhile. This was from a few drops ago so I have no idea if the revamped ones are better.

[newguy]

for all the people keeping tabs on these, from insta the other day

Oh my god Pontus keeps on delivering, those are beauts! What model are they and how much are they ?

[Roisto]

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I just got my first pairs of the vm001s and the vm002s on sale at my local. They are definitely some of the best looking shoes out right now. The vm002s felt slightly bigger than the vm001s and a little more substantial. Had to swap out the stock insoles for the converse lunarlon ones, and they feel pretty solid now.
I do hate how long the laces are. They look mad sloppy so had to cut those shorter.

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Usually I feel the same way about laces but something about these just works for me, I like to have a bit of bunny ear flopping feels very 90s I guess

For me the laces on the canvas VM001 lows and VM003s are perfect. I thought that for once the laces are the correct length instead of too short or too long as is way too common.  Great attention to detail I figured but maybe that’s not the same for everyone then with lower volume feet and or not going down half size like I did.

Also the cupsole model looks terrible IMO. I thought the same of the VM001s initially too though and now I like them so I’ll have to see how they look once they’re available.

[BartHarleyJarvis]

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Just got my first pair of vm001s tonight. I was planning on skating them immediately but they look so good I think I’ll keep them as chillers for a bit. After reading this thread, I was shocked that I found the insole to be decent. I was wondering if perhaps I got a pair with the reworked insole perhaps. (Vm001 in “old blue” suede).

Either way I’m hyped and already looking at other pairs haha.

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They start off good for me but quickly get a sunken to the concrete feeling after awhile. This was from a few drops ago so I have no idea if the revamped ones are better.

Yeah, I think the new ones are much better. I got a pair of VM003 and I’ve been surprised how much more comfortable they are. I’ve swapped insoles on a couple my
My VM001s but I don’t think I will for the VM003 Unless they just totally compress

[BartHarleyJarvis]

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I just got my first pairs of the vm001s and the vm002s on sale at my local. They are definitely some of the best looking shoes out right now. The vm002s felt slightly bigger than the vm001s and a little more substantial. Had to swap out the stock insoles for the converse lunarlon ones, and they feel pretty solid now.
I do hate how long the laces are. They look mad sloppy so had to cut those shorter.

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Usually I feel the same way about laces but something about these just works for me, I like to have a bit of bunny ear flopping feels very 90s I guess

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For me the laces on the canvas VM001 lows and VM003s are perfect. I thought that for once the laces are the correct length instead of too short or too long as is way too common.  Great attention to detail I figured but maybe that’s not the same for everyone then with lower volume feet and or not going down half size like I did.

Also the cupsole model looks terrible IMO. I thought the same of the VM001s initially too though and now I like them so I’ll have to see how they look once they’re available.

That’s so funny, I had the same reaction the first time I saw the VM001. I thought they were so lame but they grew on me.

Definitely still wary of the new models, especially the version with the SAMBA toe but I’m staying open minded and looking forward to seeing more of the colorways.

[Knee Pain]

Wish they’d stop releasing new colours to be honest. Finding it difficult not to buy a new pair each month.

I’ve put FP insoles in my current VM001 low’s now and it’s definitely improved them. Currently trying to decide which style to get next…

[BartHarleyJarvis]

Wish they’d stop releasing new colours to be honest. Finding it difficult not to buy a new pair each month.

I’ve put FP insoles in my current VM001 low’s now and it’s definitely improved them. Currently trying to decide which style to get next…

Yeah seems like every drop has a must cop colorway. The dusty blue with black sole is my most recent purchase.

[munchbox]

i need the 002s in old red or sage green
shame the 001s get all the best colors, not really my style

[Knee Pain]

Had to, they were on sale.

[Giza Butler]

Got 2 Pairs of the VM001 Hi in Suede and they feel extremely comfier compared to the canvases but bulkier.

Loving both at the same time for different reasons, kudos to you mr. Alv