What was your favourite shoe last year?

[DERBY]

fastbreaks are my fav and fit my feet perfectly. skating the all leather joints and theyre durable. downside is the dove soap bar ass outsole.

also cons needs to ditch the nylon material for an all suede and we good

[schralp pal]

I skated two pairs of the vegan colorway of the emerica quentin and two pairs of the vegan es swift 1.5. Simple cupsole for the win, plus one for the tounge straps. Those cupsoles broken in are the perfect combo of board feel and stability for me.

Other than that, just a pair of KSLs which was a little too much shoe for me (great for heelflips though!) and that was my whole year.

[big_kev_215]

Cons Fastbreaks for sure

[Bristol_Palin]

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92 half cab.

I got the 18 east ones on ice I’m excited to skate.

I wish I bought the vans palace low. The one that was like a combo of a half cab and the mike Carroll shoe. The white pair with the black tongue looked sick.

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i messed up on both of these: didn’t get.
i am still on the place of liking the way classic vulcanized shoes look (half cabs, chuck 70s), and then noticing that i skate/feel a little better in a more solid shoe.

skated dunks, some uprise 92 half cabs that i loved, and then the surprise shoe at the buzzer were the nb 808s. those skate great for me.

I feel like we like all the same stuff from board shape to shoes. I love skating dunks but they're harder to come up on than any other shoe. Cool to hear you like the NB 808s. I have been really curious about wanting to try them. I loved the 1010's and had 2 pairs but didn't really skate them too much because I look really dumb in them lol. They did skate good. I mostly wore them when walking around and stuff. The all brown 808s were really sick. Maybe I'll give them a try.

[Shalom Peterson]

1. NB 306 Slip on
2. NB 212
3. Vans Old Skools but with Velcro rather than laces. I’m always down to skate any shoe with Velcro laces

[JM]

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Regret talking to everyone I can this past year about how great the Josl1n is. Now with Ben and Mooseandsquirrel and Core Dan talking them up it’s hard to get my size now unless it’s full retail

But there you go: Josl1n. It’s a perfect skate shoe and it fits my foot very well.

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Or the Michelin Marana which Joslin's shoe was based off. Long break in period but the sole really lasts as long as advertised.

If the Josl1n ever disappears it’ll be the Marana. I’ve heard that it’s tighter around the toes. Is that true?

[Xen]

fastbreaks are my fav and fit my feet perfectly. skating the all leather joints and theyre durable. downside is the dove soap bar ass outsole.

also cons needs to ditch the nylon material for an all suede and we good

That nylon is why I didn't skate a second pair, that shoe/upper bags out so fast. Suede or all leather (them alltimers ) and I'd get another pair.

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92 half cab.

I got the 18 east ones on ice I’m excited to skate.

I wish I bought the vans palace low. The one that was like a combo of a half cab and the mike Carroll shoe. The white pair with the black tongue looked sick.

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i messed up on both of these: didn’t get.
i am still on the place of liking the way classic vulcanized shoes look (half cabs, chuck 70s), and then noticing that i skate/feel a little better in a more solid shoe.

skated dunks, some uprise 92 half cabs that i loved, and then the surprise shoe at the buzzer were the nb 808s. those skate great for me.

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I feel like we like all the same stuff from board shape to shoes. I love skating dunks but they're harder to come up on than any other shoe. Cool to hear you like the NB 808s. I have been really curious about wanting to try them. I loved the 1010's and had 2 pairs but didn't really skate them too much because I look really dumb in them lol. They did skate good. I mostly wore them when walking around and stuff. The all brown 808s were really sick. Maybe I'll give them a try.

correct.
i’m skating the sorta ‘beef and broccoli’ (brown) 808s. most of the other cw’s were not my fave.
i wear 10 in dunks, 10.5 in the 808s. even then i thought i would need to send them back for being tight in the toebox. they broke in, and im thankful i kept the course. that being said, very different experience compared to something like half-cabs, the 808s are like little clubs, they club my board around. i quite like that, definitely reminiscent of a late 90s shoe.
i plan on not skating them exclusively, but they are a nice contingency for when im feeling extra hurt.

dunks and 1010s….most days im skating in 501s, that are pretty close to fitting. i know i know, how gross of me. occasionally i’ll branch out and skate in 13mwz or B01 pants. the dunks and the 1010s stick out, and look a tad juvenile. i am sensitive.

interested in hearing how those 18 easts go.
can’t believe i dropped the ball on those and the scott kane’s

[JamesFardy]

The AVEs really grew on me this last year I know they didn’t come out the last year but it’s a tie with those and the 1010

[fergus]

Cons Fastbreaks for sure

Skated two pairs, the Alltimers collab and Sage's Navy Blue colour-way loved them both.

Lately I've been skating the NB 480 and enjoying the change.

[FROTHY]

Skating a broken-in pair of 808s made me finally understand what Matthew McConaughy is experiencing in those Lincoln commercials.

[Bucketguy]

Emerica slip cup and the NB440, low or high both are fantastic

[I Can't Think]

Lakai Terrace or Adidas Puigs if you can find them (NOT THE INDOORS). I've posted a lot about both these shoes recently lol. I'd say the terraces "feel" a bit better when skating, but the puigs have features, like the hidden lace loops, that people also might appreciate more. Honorable mentions go to the 808 and wino cup.

[wax poetic]

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92 half cab.

I got the 18 east ones on ice I’m excited to skate.

I wish I bought the vans palace low. The one that was like a combo of a half cab and the mike Carroll shoe. The white pair with the black tongue looked sick.

[close]

i messed up on both of these: didn’t get.
i am still on the place of liking the way classic vulcanized shoes look (half cabs, chuck 70s), and then noticing that i skate/feel a little better in a more solid shoe.

skated dunks, some uprise 92 half cabs that i loved, and then the surprise shoe at the buzzer were the nb 808s. those skate great for me.

[close]

I feel like we like all the same stuff from board shape to shoes. I love skating dunks but they're harder to come up on than any other shoe. Cool to hear you like the NB 808s. I have been really curious about wanting to try them. I loved the 1010's and had 2 pairs but didn't really skate them too much because I look really dumb in them lol. They did skate good. I mostly wore them when walking around and stuff. The all brown 808s were really sick. Maybe I'll give them a try.

Go with 480's if you want a dunk like shoe.  They were close enough for me

[rocklobster]

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Regret talking to everyone I can this past year about how great the Josl1n is. Now with Ben and Mooseandsquirrel and Core Dan talking them up it’s hard to get my size now unless it’s full retail

But there you go: Josl1n. It’s a perfect skate shoe and it fits my foot very well.

[close]

Or the Michelin Marana which Joslin's shoe was based off. Long break in period but the sole really lasts as long as advertised.

[close]

If the Josl1n ever disappears it’ll be the Marana. I’ve heard that it’s tighter around the toes. Is that true?

I would do 1/2 a size up especially if you have wide feet. The upper took forever to break in they were squeezing my feet even as chillers. Took me 2 weeks of skating for them to finally feel comfortable and maintained it's shape even by the end of the 3rd month.

[dstrytruitt]

480 hi and low
Blazer mids

[big_kev_215]

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Cons Fastbreaks for sure

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Skated two pairs, the Alltimers collab and Sage's Navy Blue colour-way loved them both.

Lately I've been skating the NB 480 and enjoying the change.

Nice, I did the same thing - grabbed a pair of ASICS Japan Pros to switch it up.  I already miss the Fastbreaks (I still have a couple pairs on ice, including the Sage ones), but I can tell the ASICS sole is going to last longer than the Fastbreak ones were so it might be a little while before I’m back.

[DaSk8D00D]

480 & 1010s

[Eric Dolphy]

1010s easily

This

[JM]

The AVEs really grew on me this last year I know they didn’t come out the last year but it’s a tie with those and the 1010

the Ave's with some shoe goo in the ollie patch were great shoes.  (I just learned that vulc shos are a no-go for me anymore.  I got arch pains that only supportive cupsoles could heal)

[JM]

Man, there should have been a poll.  It would be interesting to see which brand had the most fav's.

It kind of seems like NB is the clear winner, but still curious by how much.

Is it too late to make a poll @RichardBarkley

[chris.]

Adidas Top Ten I got at Burlington for $25 were my favorite shoes of last year. Honestly one of the best shoes I’ve ever skated.

That being said, New Balance is undeniable.  1010 is an all timer.

[gsosa]

The DC Kalynx Zero were amazing

[JamesFardy]

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The AVEs really grew on me this last year I know they didn’t come out the last year but it’s a tie with those and the 1010

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I could NOT believe the amount of support the Tyshawn’s have the first ones. He must have some sort of request with that one. May be a good fit for you I really liked those too

the Ave's with some shoe goo in the ollie patch were great shoes.  (I just learned that vulc shos are a no-go for me anymore.  I got arch pains that only supportive cupsoles could heal)

[moonordie]

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808 my man. Best shoe ever.

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Yeah i kinda agree but here is the thing, I got the tan coloured old Tom Penny looking ones and I totally agree. Felt amazing, skated great and lasted ages.

Then I got this colour way and they were kinda shit. Really stiff sole on them that wouldn't break in.

Tan ones are all suede, probably that's why. I skated every possible cw of the shoe and always the one without leather felt nicer but still they were great.

[MonsPubis]

Rowan 2

Hated it at first try on, then adjusted sizing, broke it in before skating and now I love it.

Roomy, grippy, flicky and cushy.

Maybe 2024 will bring some better colorways.

I second this. Might be the best shoes I ever skated next to the Lynx HE

[botefdunn]

State, Leland Palmer pro model in red suede.

[fernando the skater]

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Regret talking to everyone I can this past year about how great the Josl1n is. Now with Ben and Mooseandsquirrel and Core Dan talking them up it’s hard to get my size now unless it’s full retail

But there you go: Josl1n. It’s a perfect skate shoe and it fits my foot very well.

[close]

Or the Michelin Marana which Joslin's shoe was based off. Long break in period but the sole really lasts as long as advertised.

[close]

If the Josl1n ever disappears it’ll be the Marana. I’ve heard that it’s tighter around the toes. Is that true?

[close]

I would do 1/2 a size up especially if you have wide feet. The upper took forever to break in they were squeezing my feet even as chillers. Took me 2 weeks of skating for them to finally feel comfortable and maintained it's shape even by the end of the 3rd month.

Yeah. I've never worn Joslin's, but the Marana does have a narrow front area in comparison to most other skate shoes I've used (half-cab, mid-sk8, SB satire, Vans Ave).

[RichardBarkley]

Man, there should have been a poll.  It would be interesting to see which brand had the most fav's.

It kind of seems like NB is the clear winner, but still curious by how much.

Is it too late to make a poll @RichardBarkley

Never too late

Poll added

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808 my man. Best shoe ever.

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Yeah i kinda agree but here is the thing, I got the tan coloured old Tom Penny looking ones and I totally agree. Felt amazing, skated great and lasted ages.

Then I got this colour way and they were kinda shit. Really stiff sole on them that wouldn't break in.

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Tan ones are all suede, probably that's why. I skated every possible cw of the shoe and always the one without leather felt nicer but still they were great.

My black/red 808s broke in nicely just walking in them and I can bend the sole quite effortlessly. I mean they're stiffer than most shoes for sure but not what I've read from reviews.