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[Bubblegum Tate]

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one shot:

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how're you liking these one shots?

Pretty good so far. Real flexible and grippy!

I have done tons of kickflips, only the rubber area is wearing out, not that plastic-like layer on the upper toe.

I already it will last a long time.

[Exposure]

These are my first pair of cons. I was somewhat reluctant to try 'em for fear of fast rippage but seem to be holding up well so far. What I'm most impressed with is the insole. I always imagined cons to have thin soles but god damn it's like stepping on a cloud that retains a fair amount of boardfeel

[ctsskate]

Not sure if this is the right place for the question, but in your experience do Emerica's fit true to size or run big/small? It's been a long time since I've gotten a pair but am digging the Troubadour low as a work-acceptable shoe and thought I'd see if anyone could give some advice. I'm an 11 in Vans/Nike for reference, any input is appreciated- thanks!

[Firebert]

Not sure if this is the right place for the question, but in your experience do Emerica's fit true to size or run big/small? It's been a long time since I've gotten a pair but am digging the Troubadour low as a work-acceptable shoe and thought I'd see if anyone could give some advice. I'm an 11 in Vans/Nike for reference, any input is appreciated- thanks!

I need half size down for the newer emericas. I've never had that particular model though.

Currently wearing the Project BA's and can confirm a half size down fits perfect for those with narrow feet.

[Upgrayedd]

got em at Stratosphere in Atlanta on sale.

[Wizard Fight]

Not sure if this is the right place for the question, but in your experience do Emerica's fit true to size or run big/small? It's been a long time since I've gotten a pair but am digging the Troubadour low as a work-acceptable shoe and thought I'd see if anyone could give some advice. I'm an 11 in Vans/Nike for reference, any input is appreciated- thanks!

Emericas fit me the same as Vans.

[Turtle Boy]

got em at Stratosphere in Atlanta on sale.

sweet!
how are these?

[water]

got the new silas, they look and feel really good. this snow needs to gtfo so I can skate them

[art hellman]

^^^definitely want to try those

Been skating in some of the Adidas Gonz slip ons and the fit is a little off.  They are tight in the mid foot and then loose in the heel.  Very comfortable during the time I did skate in them, but can't skate in shoes that dont lock in the heel.  Have to say I prefer the fit of the classic vans slip ons.  They were $20 during that Active sale, so not too much of a bummer for some comfortable chill shoes, but would have liked to actually skate in them.

[Deekay]

^^^definitely want to try those

Been skating in some of the Adidas Gonz slip ons and the fit is a little off.  They are tight in the mid foot and then loose in the heel.  Very comfortable during the time I did skate in them, but can't skate in shoes that dont lock in the heel.  Have to say I prefer the fit of the classic vans slip ons.  They were $20 during that Active sale, so not too much of a bummer for some comfortable chill shoes, but would have liked to actually skate in them.

Really? Im wearing some right now and I dont have any complaints whatsoever. I tried them on but mine doesnt feel loose in the heel at all. Plus theyre pretty badass looking with the olliepad, even though I dont even touch it

[Upgrayedd]

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got em at Stratosphere in Atlanta on sale.

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sweet!
how are these?

havent skated em yet, ive got a few other shoes in line first. it was an impulse buy. but they feel great wearing around

[DeputyDoses]

These are my first pair of cons. I was somewhat reluctant to try 'em for fear of fast rippage but seem to be holding up well so far. What I'm most impressed with is the insole. I always imagined cons to have thin soles but god damn it's like stepping on a cloud that retains a fair amount of boardfeel

It's due to the lunarlon insoles. I've been skating in CONS for a few years now and the addition of lunarlon has helped immensely. I've been using the KA-One Vulc as a work shoe and it's surprisingly supportive.
And, the canvas on the CONS last a decent amount of time in comparison to other canvas shoes, just superglue the areas that will have the most abrasion before any damage shows up. Then, place a moderate amount of shoe goo over the formation of holes.

[art hellman]

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^^^definitely want to try those

Been skating in some of the Adidas Gonz slip ons and the fit is a little off.  They are tight in the mid foot and then loose in the heel.  Very comfortable during the time I did skate in them, but can't skate in shoes that dont lock in the heel.  Have to say I prefer the fit of the classic vans slip ons.  They were $20 during that Active sale, so not too much of a bummer for some comfortable chill shoes, but would have liked to actually skate in them.

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Really? Im wearing some right now and I dont have any complaints whatsoever. I tried them on but mine doesnt feel loose in the heel at all. Plus theyre pretty badass looking with the olliepad, even though I dont even touch it

man, maybe i got a pair that had been tried on or something.  well, at least they work for you.

[juhzden]

These are my first pair of cons. I was somewhat reluctant to try 'em for fear of fast rippage but seem to be holding up well so far. What I'm most impressed with is the insole. I always imagined cons to have thin soles but god damn it's like stepping on a cloud that retains a fair amount of boardfeel

Cons seem to never ever ever rip. Especially these and the cts. They just won't get a hole in them. But you'll know when it's time to stop skating them

[micky682]

Do many of you have multiple shoes that you skate in? Or is it strictly that one "perfect" shoe to skate in?

[dask8d00d]

Do many of you have multiple shoes that you skate in? Or is it strictly that one "perfect" shoe to skate in?

A bit of both for me. I currently have a 3 shoe rotation of the same model in different colors

[Stoop Kid 2.0]

My shop I run just got in the Gilberts and they are fucking uncomfortable.

[coneklr]

My shop I run just got in the Gilberts and they are fucking uncomfortable.

Damn, really?  I actually really like them, although I only got to wear them for a couple hours before I fucked my back up.  But they felt good and skated great right out of the box.

[Stoop Kid 2.0]

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My shop I run just got in the Gilberts and they are fucking uncomfortable.

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Damn, really??  I actually really like them, although I only got to wear them for a couple hours before I fucked my back up.?  But they felt good and skated great right out of the box.

They feel cheap to me(even though I know theyre not) and the wafflecup feels like hard plastic. Doesn't feel the same as the stage 4s. the don't the suede feels weird and they just fit uncomfortably.

[Stoop Kid 2.0]

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My shop I run just got in the Gilberts and they are fucking uncomfortable.

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Damn, really??  I actually really like them, although I only got to wear them for a couple hours before I fucked my back up.?  But they felt good and skated great right out of the box.

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They feel cheap to me(even though I know theyre not) and the wafflecup feels like hard plastic. Doesn't feel the same as the stage 4s. the don't the suede feels weird and they just fit uncomfortably.

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I wore them around the shop for a few minutes and I could feel them soften up as I walked on them. I'm most likely going to buy a pair as soon as my shop gets the black/white ones back in.

Those are the ones we got in. Sucks I don't like them because I would of loved to skate the independent ones.

[BraveUlysses]

Skating these for a second time and they last me a lot longer than all the shoes I've recently skated(half cabs, busenitz adv, howards). These days if a shoe doesn't have a hole thru the suede during the fourth session I'm happy.

[Jake]

Do many of you have multiple shoes that you skate in? Or is it strictly that one "perfect" shoe to skate in?

Definitely rotate, it's rarer when I skate a shoe completely to its death, I'll usually skate it for like a month, then save it for down the road and kill them on my second rotation. Plus different situations call for different kinds of shoes, I've been using something a bit thinner for low impact/ledges lately.

[wisdom teeth]

I only had the samples of the crocketts, so they may be different now, but I believe the tan pair doesn't have the duracap rubber layer under the toe, while the other colorways do.  That pair was easier to break in, but I do agree that they are all very stiff at first, and the samples I have are all very narrow. 

The tan pair was the only one I really skated, and after about a two week trip in san fransisco, they did feel more comfortable.  I would say the fit was still very snug though, very little wiggle room for my toes, something personally prefer.  Again these are samples and may be different now.  I also have somewhat wide feet.

What I will say, is that the wafflecup definitely keeps the shoe from blowing out like every other pair of vans, while keeping a comparable boardfeel. 

[art hellman]

Lakai Howard.  So good.

[El Chupacabra]

Good ol' sk8-his for pushing.


And these bad boys for loafing.

[Flat_Spot]

whats the deal with the new converse CT pro skate's? Ive heard before to go half size up, but then that they fixed it, anyone have the new ones?

[Paco Supreme]

whats the deal with the new converse CT pro skate's? Ive heard before to go half size up, but then that they fixed it, anyone have the new ones?

I just got a couple pairs of the Santa Cruz ones and had too go a half size down from what i usually wear in Vans and Emericas.

Hopefully the gives you some idea

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whats the deal with the new converse CT pro skate's? Ive heard before to go half size up, but then that they fixed it, anyone have the new ones?

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I just got a couple pairs of the Santa Cruz ones and had too go a half size down from what i usually wear in Vans and Emericas.

Hopefully the gives you some idea

i do a half size down as well, even after doing so they're a tiny bit loose.

[Jim and Dan]

Got these McScweebs on for shoveling this one ton snow today...

[pencil]

Got these McScweebs on for shoveling this one ton snow today...

mmmmmmmm i like to wear khakis/tan pants and those look sexy