IPATH Containment Thread

[Llewellyn Moss]

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Can someone confirm the lacing on the Grasshopper goes all the way up with the last hole being under the velcro strap? I've seen a photo where I think it did but hard to tell. Does it skip any holes on the way up the tongue?

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I can confirm that the top eyelets are covered by the strap, but don’t remember it having any sort of lace protection before that. If no one confirms, I can check on Sunday afternoon when I get back to my place.

Preciate it!

[dumptruck12]

Found another Ace

Love these

[EDMUND]

Sizing has officially changed on the Cats, I'm not sure about any of the other models. I had just had to return a pair because they are less roomy to the point where sizing up .5 is necessary.

[Abyss1]

Sizing has officially changed on the Cats, I'm not sure about any of the other models. I had just had to return a pair because they are less roomy to the point where sizing up .5 is necessary.

Grasshoppers too...I got the 11.5 and 12 at launch and they fit perfectly and got the recent 25yr anniversary grasshoppers a few month back and the 11.5 hurt so bad at the toes, it kinda annoyed me how different the sizes changed in a span of a year.  but the 12's still fit but felt slightly larger than the 12's I got at relaunch

[dumptruck12]

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Sizing has officially changed on the Cats, I'm not sure about any of the other models. I had just had to return a pair because they are less roomy to the point where sizing up .5 is necessary.

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Grasshoppers too...I got the 11.5 and 12 at launch and they fit perfectly and got the recent 25yr anniversary grasshoppers a few month back and the 11.5 hurt so bad at the toes, it kinda annoyed me how different the sizes changed in a span of a year.  but the 12's still fit but felt slightly larger than the 12's I got at relaunch

Weird, I usually go .5 down on grasshoppers and did the same for the black/white 25 year ones and they fit fine for me, anyone else have sizing issues?

[The Huffer]

I have to go 12 in most shoes. Got two pairs of the canvas/ synthetic olive/ black over the holidays. One 12 that I purchased and one 11.5 that was gifted to me. The 11.5 fits way better.

[JM]

The 12’s (grasshoppers) have always been roomy for me since first batch with no toe box holes, all through up to the 25th anniversary’s.  I have black/grey suedes now, and also tried on the brown/whites that felt the same. 

The 25th anniversary’s feel like a better fit around the ankles, and just overall a little more flexible around the heel. Maybe wider so they don’t hug the ankle as tight? Something like that. They just feel great.

I tried on the Magenta Crickets size 12 and the were more snug fitting than grasshoppers. Not sure if that’s an always-thing between the two, or just new fitting. Maybe it’s to do with the new orange insole that was it? Could have been thicker that would make it more snug.

There were some 11.5 on sale that I tried to see how they fit (grey/white ones… call them the “tariff” editions that came between first stock and 25th anniversary.)
Those were way too tight! Maybe same fit as 11 just longer? I don’t know how shoes work. 

But 12’s have been consistent in my experience in grasshoppers.

This 2nd round of 25th anniversary colors are nice. That white/black/gum above is amazing. And that smooth black leather Ace looks super clean.

Curious how the tennis balls will do, but they look really fun

[Mongo Lloyd]

Definitely noticing the fit is much tighter or smaller on the croc hoppers than the initial drop Grasshoppers.

I also noticed the Reed’s seem to fit tighter/smaller as well.

I buy all my ipath’s in 11, despite being a 10.5 true size, and both the Reeds and the newer Grasshoppers seem to fit me more like a tts shoe.

[Micki Free]

Anyne tried on the poets? The toe box looks pretty wide from the pics but might get half a size up from 11 to 11.5 if they also fit snug. Rasta reed mids from 1st drop fit me pretty well in an 11.

[IanBZHD]

Not sure on the sizing updates lately...
I've skated the initial Crickets, a pair of Cats mid, and a pair of Reed mid.
The Reed mid was unskateable because I kept stubbing my toes, not really sure if they are true vulcanized because they felt incredibly stiff, as well.
The cats give me a slight toe stub in my normal size as well.

I'm a 9.5 in everything across the board, except chuck taylors so I'm a bit concerned that a 9.5 is very slightly too small and a 10 would be way too big. Overall, I will say the quality of Ipath still seems way higher than most brands but have yet to skate a model that feels like "The one" yet.

[dumptruck12]

So I normally wear 10.5 in most brands
In ipath I go 10 in grasshoppers and crickets
10.5 in reeds and cats

[Bristol_Palin]

I usually skate a 10.5 these days but when I skated ipaths in the mid 2000s I think I skated 11s. I have 2 pair of Reed lows from the first drop (the brown and the hemp). They felt a little tight at first but they stretch to a really nice spot really quick (at least for me). They skate great. I wouldn’t go on a multi-mile walk in them but I will skate them all day.

I’d say the Kenny Reed lows are definitely true to size (skating 10.5) but they might need to be on your feet for a little to get to your groove. It’s sort of a great shoe. A little tight at first and molds to the foot. I’m curious to try the others because I hear they’re not fully vulc/ a wrapped cup sole. Great shoe so far, but I was sort of hoping they stay consistent so it could be my go to for the foreseeable future. Either way, I’m glad Ipath is back.

[Chalupa]

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Can someone confirm the lacing on the Grasshopper goes all the way up with the last hole being under the velcro strap? I've seen a photo where I think it did but hard to tell. Does it skip any holes on the way up the tongue?

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I can confirm that the top eyelets are covered by the strap, but don’t remember it having any sort of lace protection before that. If no one confirms, I can check on Sunday afternoon when I get back to my place.

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Preciate it!

I just checked and the only lace protection is on the top eyelets due to the strap. It doesn’t skip any eyelets since there aren’t any hidden loops.

For sizing, 9.5 fits me perfectly with Cats and Grasshoppers. I was wearing bigger sizes but they were too long after breaking them in. Crickets were the only ones that felt noticeably narrow, but they were perfect after about a week of wearing them for errands.

Materials probably make a difference in sizing, based on other people’s experiences. I got the hemp models because they were more breathable during the summer when the peak temperature was hitting around 90F on most days.

[EDMUND]

If you’re sizing Cats based off the initial couple runs, and you get a pair of Cats from the newest run, I’m certain that you will feel a difference. I can’t speak for any of the other models but they fully changed the Cats to fit more snug. This is objectively what has happened I’m not having gear madness.

[whats upman]

Since the reboot I've had first drop 1985s, second drop Reed Lows, third drop Grasshoppers, and the Magenta Crickets. All fit TTS - Grasshoppers a little roomy in the heel with mid-foot pinch points, kinda weird but glad not to have half-sized up or down.

Biggest change I've noticed season to season is the insoles keep getting better.

[JohnnyRamonePolitics]

Anyone got the low down on spring drop 2?

[Llewellyn Moss]

Tried these on yesterday and they felt good. Roomy. Fit tts. They feel stiff but to be expected with leather. First time trying on an iPath shoe, I think ever. Definitely impressed and I like this colorway a lot but they're so stiff, anyone break in a pair of leather g hopps?

[JM]

Tried these on yesterday and they felt good. Roomy. Fit tts. They feel stiff but to be expected with leather. First time trying on an iPath shoe, I think ever. Definitely impressed and I like this colorway a lot but they're so stiff, anyone break in a pair of leather g hopps?

Damn those look good.

I had the all whites from the first release. They never got to be a super soft flexible leather like a LV purse, but were comfy enough for skating from day one. It’s good long lasting leather.

Maybe it took one or two sessions to get used to them. (Is that “break in”?)

I do really like the adjustments to fit they made to the 25th anniversary (and assumed newest release too): the ankle area doesn’t dig in as much (maybe due to a wider hole and the strap loop being standalone as opposed to part of the shoe). There’s an overall feeling of softness and give around ankle.

Hope that helped.

[Síota]

[Allen.]

No more 1985s?

[MFS]

No more 1985s?

I dont remember there being any in the newest catalog. I think theyre leaning into the new style for a few drops. I really hope they bring it back with some new colorways.

[sadnocomply]

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[Llewellyn Moss]

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Tight. I'm probably going to pull the trig on the waxed canvas Grasshoppers. Anyone skate those?

[The Huffer]

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Tight. I'm probably going to pull the trig on the waxed canvas Grasshoppers. Anyone skate those?

Yep, my current shoes. Love them. Took awhile to break in (bulkiest shoes I have worn since... well since they first came out) and now the soles are wearing away pretty quick but the canvas and synth uppers held up really well. I'm on about three months with these.  I have a second pair that fit better (Grasshoppers are really roomy) but I don't think I will wear them until next winter... not a warmer weather shoe, even in canvas....

[Llewellyn Moss]

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Tight. I'm probably going to pull the trig on the waxed canvas Grasshoppers. Anyone skate those?

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Yep, my current shoes. Love them. Took awhile to break in (bulkiest shoes I have worn since... well since they first came out) and now the soles are wearing away pretty quick but the canvas and synth uppers held up really well. I'm on about three months with these.  I have a second pair that fit better (Grasshoppers are really roomy) but I don't think I will wear them until next winter... not a warmer weather shoe, even in canvas....

That's a top reason I want them, damn. Thought they'd breathe better in the summer. Any suede shoe I've had gets mushy in the summer.

[The Huffer]

don't let me put you off. I just might be a sweaty Sasquatch...

the hemp/ synth Crickets could be a better summer shoe... I have some of those in the pile...

[Llewellyn Moss]

don't let me put you off. I just might be a sweaty Sasquatch...

the hemp/ synth Crickets could be a better summer shoe... I have some of those in the pile...

I'm exclusive to highs/mids and I liked a lot about them when I tried on the all leathers. If the canvas breathes a little better I'll take it. Plus the roominess will be good for foot health. Preciate you sharing your experience!

Edit to ask, are those fitting you tts?

[Chalupa]

The Canadian site has most of the colorways from the second spring drop.

https://ipathofficial.ca/collections/footwear

Has anyone seen the Atlas mentioned below? I’m potentially interested in them as chillers, depending on how they look. Hopefully, the branding isn’t the same as the heels of the Cats.



Also, “IPATH420” gets you 42% off on the site, but won’t work on the spring drop. Use it if CCS or Zumiez is the only place you can find a particular colorway that you like from previous seasons.

[foodsafedye]

Anyne tried on the poets? The toe box looks pretty wide from the pics but might get half a size up from 11 to 11.5 if they also fit snug. Rasta reed mids from 1st drop fit me pretty well in an 11.

The Poets definitely fit smaller and more snug than the Grasshoppers for me (Grasshopper with the updated tongue and strap). They fit about the same as my Reeds, but I had the black leather Reed His which probably fit more snug than suede Reeds. The tongue is a little more puffy than you would expect from pictures of the Poets.

*I got size 8 across all models and had no issues

[Llewellyn Moss]

Also, “IPATH420” gets you 42% off on the site, but won’t work on the spring drop. Use it if CCS or Zumiez is the only place you can find a particular colorway that you like from previous seasons.

That's the case for me right now, skated Grasshoppers for the first time and like them a lot more than expected and want to get another hemp or canvas in a different color to go with the olive/black I got. I'd rather not buy from CCS and a part of me will die if I order from Zumiez, but options are limited for non suede/leather and I like the tan rasta enough to pull the trig for a hopefully breathable summer shoe.