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I know this isn't a particularly popular shoe around here, but the Vans AVE hits this mark and it's why I love it.
For sure, I think the ave uses the waffle sole technology that the kyle walker shoe uses as well
Crockett's and Walker's use Waffle Cup
AVE's are on Ultimate waffle and it doesn't feel the same
Waffle cup feels like a stronger, more durable vulc, ultimate feels like a slightly more flexible cup
But yeah the AVE's are a great hybrid for those who want a good mix of support and board feel. I never hurt my heels with these.
While being one of the best shoes i ever skated, i'm getting tired of them. They just don't look right, a bit too thin when wearing loose pants, colorways all over the place with the mixed material upper, colored outsoles... and the meshy upper while being light and perfect for summer is not strong enough (it depends on where your ollie hole is though)