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[PincherBug]

I know they pricey, but i couldnt resist a pair of clean looking, black suede shell toes

[Boog]

I know they pricey, but i couldnt resist a pair of clean looking, black suede shell toes

Damn those are nice. I'm going to have to get a pair now.

[rocklobster]

First pair of cupsoles, last 5 pairs were vulcs and it's definitely growing on me. Adjusted to the change in board feel within 2 sessions, grip and release on flicks took a while to get used to but I actually prefer it. Having more padding was definitely welcome and my feet were not screaming at the end of the session. The sole and outsole felt pretty durable too, it would be a few more session before I would need to break out the Shoe Goo. TTS, got them 1/2 a size bigger so my foot wasn't as secure as I would have liked.

Only gripe with the shoe was it only had 3 lace loops keeping the shoe together and they were exposed so they got wore down pretty quick. Had to save them with Shoe Goo, if they tore I would have had to retire them early.

Can see myself wearing a cupsole down the line, if anyone has a recommendation for a hybrid that does both (board feel + grip) I would love to try that.

[eSK3]

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Just wondering, anybody else thinks that those Emericas are ugly af?

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They aren’t ugly, just really not as special as everyone is trying to make it sound.
I guess everyone is so bored with emerica’s current offering that anything that is slightly different gets people stocked.

👆 This times a thousand. Those emerica are really bland and definitely not worth the praise or hype the core enthusiasts wanna push on everyone to believe.

[DarkPools]

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Just wondering, anybody else thinks that those Emericas are ugly af?

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They aren’t ugly, just really not as special as everyone is trying to make it sound.
I guess everyone is so bored with emerica’s current offering that anything that is slightly different gets people stocked.

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👆 This times a thousand. Those emerica are really bland and definitely not worth the praise or hype the core enthusiasts wanna push on everyone to believe.

They're not bland though. Simple, yes, since it's an updated reissue of a shoe that came out in late 90s/early 2000s. For what Emerica currently offers since Reynolds left, this is another shoe that isn't just a Figgy/Wino clone (2 panel Vans Era style) and that's worth being hyped on. Plus SoleTech brands make quality shoes that don't fall apart immediately. Emerica has seasons of quality designs that they can either reissue/modernize or take inspiration from for new shoes. It's a crime they haven't been doing that until now with the Gamma, Tilt Vulc, and supposed KSL reissue coming.

[Dwyck]

Gammas look great. Emerica designs have been boring since the Laced came out

[moonordie]

Gammas look great. Emerica designs have been boring since the Laced came out

That's really true

[johnes]

Just wondering, anybody else thinks that those Emericas are ugly af?

I typically feel that Emericas look super bland/boring but I like those. They are kinda like Reebok Revenge/C Club, two shoes that I really like.

[Fhk]

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I typically feel that Emericas look super bland/boring but I like those. They are kinda like Reebok Revenge/C Club, two shoes that I really like.

They are a complete copy of the Club C. If these skate like them but last longer, they could be one of the best skate shoes ever imo.

[BugleBites]

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Just wondering, anybody else thinks that those Emericas are ugly af?

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I typically feel that Emericas look super bland/boring but I like those. They are kinda like Reebok Revenge/C Club, two shoes that I really like.

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They are a complete copy of the Club C. If these skate like them but last longer, they could be one of the best skate shoes ever imo.

Not even close when you actually look at them side by side. Literally all the panels are different and the only thing that's similar is that they used a window for the logo.



Emerica is ok but I saw some clips of a guy skating the Gammas on instagram and they look kinda weird. Don't think I like the whole toe section.

[PincherBug]

Just got these in the mail from Nordstroms, they finally got the black saddle sid pros, I really like them, i got my uncle a pair a week ago of the tan colorway. He said they were super comfortable, once i saw the black colorway went up a day later i knew it was a sign

[Fhk]

Red Ranger flex for all my muthafukin mountain people..

[thepman]

I’m in love.
Haven’t skated high tops in maybe a decade but had to give these a go. Skated nothing but the 440 low for a year and been having ankle issues so hoping this is a match made in heaven.

[Silky Johnson]

Tom Knox NB 440 High
They feel nice out the box

[Made In China]

I’m in love.
Haven’t skated high tops in maybe a decade but had to give these a go. Skated nothing but the 440 low for a year and been having ankle issues so hoping this is a match made in heaven.

That colorway looks amazing, especially combined with those pants. What kind of pants are those?

[Nate.Dog]

I’m in love.
Haven’t skated high tops in maybe a decade but had to give these a go. Skated nothing but the 440 low for a year and been having ankle issues so hoping this is a match made in heaven.

yoooo where did you find these?  I've been waiting for them to drop for so long

[Manny Fapuiao]

loving the recent NB action, broke out the MIE 1500's (kook me for the non-skate shoes if you want but thread title is pretty open ended)

[jay_nev]

loving the recent NB action, broke out the MIE 1500's (kook me for the non-skate shoes if you want but thread title is pretty open ended)

gnar for the made in UK. That’s a great colorway

[Manny Fapuiao]

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loving the recent NB action, broke out the MIE 1500's (kook me for the non-skate shoes if you want but thread title is pretty open ended)

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gnar for the made in UK. That’s a great colorway

Bless you! Was super happy to get them below retail. The materials/quality is seriously amazing, New Balance is at the top of their game.

[thepman]

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I’m in love.
Haven’t skated high tops in maybe a decade but had to give these a go. Skated nothing but the 440 low for a year and been having ankle issues so hoping this is a match made in heaven.

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That colorway looks amazing, especially combined with those pants. What kind of pants are those?

Polar 93 cords, lovely colour, very comfy

[thepman]

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I’m in love.
Haven’t skated high tops in maybe a decade but had to give these a go. Skated nothing but the 440 low for a year and been having ankle issues so hoping this is a match made in heaven.

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yoooo where did you find these?  I've been waiting for them to drop for so long

My shop just got them, I think someone in the New Balance thread said they should be hitting this week elsewhere

[Fhk]

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Just wondering, anybody else thinks that those Emericas are ugly af?

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I typically feel that Emericas look super bland/boring but I like those. They are kinda like Reebok Revenge/C Club, two shoes that I really like.

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They are a complete copy of the Club C. If these skate like them but last longer, they could be one of the best skate shoes ever imo.

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Not even close when you actually look at them side by side. Literally all the panels are different and the only thing that's similar is that they used a window for the logo.

Thank you for creating that lol Those are different for sure.

[jay_nev]

[Fhk]

^ so nice..do you skate them or are they just for civilian use?

[jay_nev]

^ so nice..do you skate them or are they just for civilian use?

chillers, had for almost 4 years now. Skated other 1’s but i won’t with these

[Fhk]

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^ so nice..do you skate them or are they just for civilian use?

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chillers, had for almost 4 years now. Skated other 1’s but i won’t with these

Good call those are dope.

[socksthewizard]

Last Resort AB VM001 Suede Lo , very comfortable and my first pair of vulcs
Dickies 874 Work Pants (if you think of a pair of pants that could go well with these whether they're contrasting or not lmk, I'm trying to improve my pants game )

[DarkPools]

Last Resort AB VM001 Suede Lo , very comfortable and my first pair of vulcs
Dickies 874 Work Pants (if you think of a pair of pants that could go well with these whether they're contrasting or not lmk, I'm trying to improve my pants game )

I've heard good things about Polar pants/Jeans and the connection with Pontus would be a nice match.
I think some deep blue denim Denizen Jeans may go with these all blacks.
I'd personally recommend a Volcom VMonty Pants (earthy tones preferable or black to murder pants and feet out haha)

[PincherBug]

I think Assflea was the first person who mentioned how much he loved his pair.  When all black colorway came out i had to try em

[i own to many skate shoes]

I pretty much wear and skate all of my shoes and i own a lot of shoes so im just gonna put my favorite 3. Grey/red dc lynx, sadly i cant skate them because there to small, all white dc lynx, and the Stevie William og, the first day i was skating the Williams i blew the lace loops out so that kinda sucked