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[Eric ricks]

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The NB# Arto 358 shoe is a total brick. I like NB and I like Arto but this is a swing and miss. They look nice on foot, but that's where it ends. They are really wide (like a shoe from the late 90s) and for being a vulc they're stiffer than the HUF Dylan. Crazy stiff. Truthfully they feel like I'm wearing the Etnies Vallely 1. These will be in the Classifieds soon.

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These do feel a wider and stiffer than other NB# vulc models. I liked mine after breaking them in, but when I put them on initially I definitely agreed with you.

Nice!!!!

[yourfuckingdad]

Well you're skating a shoe that's decades old, and is mostly purchased by non-skaters now. Try skating their pro range.

My pair from 8 years ago held up far better. Vans are trash these days.

[Noble Experiment]

Impulse buy. Suede star players on sale from the converse outlet. Not sure if they're the skate ones. They came with normal insoles instead of the lunarlons, so I'm guessing not.

[PAWL]

I do love ebay

[Bubblegum Tate]

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I like that shoe, looks sick (especially the burgundy ones), just not a fan of mesh on the toebox of skate shoes.

[Cherb]

I just found these bad boys in my closet the other day. I think they're from about 2004? I'm definitely about to skate the shit out of them!

[Gray Imp Sausage Metal]

I do love ebay

[iwishilivedinfinla]

I just found these bad boys in my closet the other day. I think they're from about 2004? I'm definitely about to skate the shit out of them!

a foot fetish dude would have a field day with these things

[sports]

I do love ebay

jealous. I was just looking for these on ebay but none were in my size. you got one of the best colorways too

[Cherb]

a foot fetish dude would have a field day with these things

If you know of anyone with a foot fetish that wants to buy them let me know...

[Big Baby Jesus]

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I do love ebay

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jealous. I was just looking for these on ebay but none were in my size. you got one of the best colorways too

I need to find a pair. So many great Adidas shoes are gone after a year. I'd love some Silas 1's and another paid or SLR's.

They also have such an awesome back catalog of classic shoes that they should make skate-able. The superstars and Stan smiths great. Like how they did the locator and locator mid but wish they'd bring it back without the DGK branding.

[geezer]

Happened to be in LA this past weekend and stopped in the Kayo store.  Couldn't pass on the black and gold colorway, total impulse buy, good thing I just got paid!

[Gray Imp Sausage Metal]

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jealous. I was just looking for these on ebay but none were in my size. you got one of the best colorways too

ftfy

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so I put these on for the first time in over half a year yesterday:

I don't know what sort of crack-induced breakfast I ate that inspired me to make such a stupid decision but after walking round in them for 8 hours I still maintain that these shoes are the WORST shoes ever. NEVER.TOUCHING.AGAIN

[Dr Steve Brule]

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jealous. I was just looking for these on ebay but none were in my size. you got one of the best colorways too

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ftfy

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so I put these on for the first time in over half a year yesterday:

I don't know what sort of crack-induced breakfast I ate that inspired me to make such a stupid decision but after walking round in them for 8 hours I still maintain that these shoes are the WORST shoes ever. NEVER.TOUCHING.AGAIN

Are those the Stan Smiths? What did you not like about them? The shop here has a few pairs on sale in my size.

[Gray Imp Sausage Metal]

Are those the Stan Smiths? What did you not like about them? The shop here has a few pairs on sale in my size.

Yes, and they are THE most uncomfortable shoe I've ever put on my foot - waaaay too narrow and the internal sprint skin cuts into my foot in like 6 different places. Pay me the postage from Japan and I'll ship them anywhere! Never hated a pair of shoes this hard! I'm honestly astounded that this shoe and the Silas 1 were put out by the same company

[micky682]

Suciu ADV or NB# PJ Ladd?

[Such]

Suciu ADV or NB# PJ Ladd?

though one. havent skated the nb but suciu for comfort and boardfeel.

[the canadian suit]

Anybody else have slight issues with NB# sizing? I'm weartesting a pair now and they pinch so bad in the toes but everyone always says they are true to size.


Also, they are the best New Balances I have seen yet and skate very well but holy shit they need to stretch out!

[Level 60 Dwarf Paladin]

Anybody else have slight issues with NB# sizing? I'm weartesting a pair now and they pinch so bad in the toes but everyone always says they are true to size.


Also, they are the best New Balances I have seen yet and skate very well but holy shit they need to stretch out!

The Pj's I had took a solid week to break in. Once they did, amazing.

[the canadian suit]

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Anybody else have slight issues with NB# sizing? I'm weartesting a pair now and they pinch so bad in the toes but everyone always says they are true to size.


Also, they are the best New Balances I have seen yet and skate very well but holy shit they need to stretch out!

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The Pj's I had took a solid week to break in. Once they did, amazing.

Alright I'll just keep whining and microwaving them everyday until they break in.

[Such]

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Anybody else have slight issues with NB# sizing? I'm weartesting a pair now and they pinch so bad in the toes but everyone always says they are true to size.


Also, they are the best New Balances I have seen yet and skate very well but holy shit they need to stretch out!

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The Pj's I had took a solid week to break in. Once they did, amazing.

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Alright I'll just keep whining and microwaving them everyday until they break in.

will microwaving fuck up your shoes? is there any difference between microwaving cup and vulc shoes? how hot can you microwave them? ive only ever microwaved a pair of griffin xlks, it didnt do much, the sole got super hot but the suede was just lukewarm. can you microwave a shoe several times? im scared the sole will separate from the suede. how hard do you guys cook your shoes? i mean like 60 seconds but how hot? is the suede supposed to be super hot?

so many questions what is life

also, i know your not supposed to put metal in the micro wave, but what actually happens? does the lace loops explode? do the start warping?
is the cyst on my balls an std? why can you pee without pooping but not poop without peeing?

thanks.

[@thewilleasley]

Suciu ADV or NB# PJ Ladd?

Have skated them both (although the the PJs were from the first blackbox run)  & preferred the suciu's for their superior cushioning system & flick. Not that I had any complaints about the NB's, I can see why they're so popular, but personally i prefer the look & feel of the suciu's. That adiprene midsole is just too good & the "waves" on the toecap help me get those kickflips & tre's off proper. In my experience the PJs were a solid performer all-round, I just couldn't name anything about them that's "better" IMO

[yourfuckingdad]

Anyone have experience with the Etnies Low-Cut? Specifically want to know if it will accommodate my wide feet (and if it's good). Looks pretty similar to the Marana so hopefully it's good. I don't really care for the design but its cheap on ebay

[the canadian suit]

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Anybody else have slight issues with NB# sizing? I'm weartesting a pair now and they pinch so bad in the toes but everyone always says they are true to size.


Also, they are the best New Balances I have seen yet and skate very well but holy shit they need to stretch out!

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The Pj's I had took a solid week to break in. Once they did, amazing.

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Alright I'll just keep whining and microwaving them everyday until they break in.

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will microwaving fuck up your shoes? is there any difference between microwaving cup and vulc shoes? how hot can you microwave them? ive only ever microwaved a pair of griffin xlks, it didnt do much, the sole got super hot but the suede was just lukewarm. can you microwave a shoe several times? im scared the sole will separate from the suede. how hard do you guys cook your shoes? i mean like 60 seconds but how hot? is the suede supposed to be super hot?

so many questions what is life

also, i know your not supposed to put metal in the micro wave, but what actually happens? does the lace loops explode? do the start warping?
is the cyst on my balls an std? why can you pee without pooping but not poop without peeing?

thanks.

Microwaving the cyst on your balls will help.

I do 30-40 second increments. These are cup soles and it softens the sole so it stretches and then as it cools it forms around your foot. Never had any issues with metal eyelets though I can't recall ever microwaving them before...

As far as I can tell it doesn't harm the glue, what do we know? We destroy all of our shoes anyway

[Sk.A.T.A.N]

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Anybody else have slight issues with NB# sizing? I'm weartesting a pair now and they pinch so bad in the toes but everyone always says they are true to size.


Also, they are the best New Balances I have seen yet and skate very well but holy shit they need to stretch out!

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The Pj's I had took a solid week to break in. Once they did, amazing.

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Alright I'll just keep whining and microwaving them everyday until they break in.

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will microwaving fuck up your shoes? is there any difference between microwaving cup and vulc shoes? how hot can you microwave them? ive only ever microwaved a pair of griffin xlks, it didnt do much, the sole got super hot but the suede was just lukewarm. can you microwave a shoe several times? im scared the sole will separate from the suede. how hard do you guys cook your shoes? i mean like 60 seconds but how hot? is the suede supposed to be super hot?

so many questions what is life

also, i know your not supposed to put metal in the micro wave, but what actually happens? does the lace loops explode? do the start warping?
is the cyst on my balls an std? why can you pee without pooping but not poop without peeing?

thanks.

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Microwaving the cyst on your balls will help.

I do 30-40 second increments. These are cup soles and it softens the sole so it stretches and then as it cools it forms around your foot. Never had any issues with metal eyelets though I can't recall ever microwaving them before...

As far as I can tell it doesn't harm the glue, what do we know? We destroy all of our shoes anyway

Yeah, just 30/40sec, 60 is too much. Metal eyelets dont do anything if it's just a little time (i always forget my spoon on the milk cup ahah)... I've done this with regular chucks and nothing happened. Just try not to over bend the shoes when they are hot because the glue is warmed and the soles can peel. Just slip your feet, tie them tight as hell and walk a little on the kitchen till they cool and mold to your feet.

[Such]

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Anybody else have slight issues with NB# sizing? I'm weartesting a pair now and they pinch so bad in the toes but everyone always says they are true to size.


Also, they are the best New Balances I have seen yet and skate very well but holy shit they need to stretch out!

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The Pj's I had took a solid week to break in. Once they did, amazing.

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Alright I'll just keep whining and microwaving them everyday until they break in.

[close]

will microwaving fuck up your shoes? is there any difference between microwaving cup and vulc shoes? how hot can you microwave them? ive only ever microwaved a pair of griffin xlks, it didnt do much, the sole got super hot but the suede was just lukewarm. can you microwave a shoe several times? im scared the sole will separate from the suede. how hard do you guys cook your shoes? i mean like 60 seconds but how hot? is the suede supposed to be super hot?

so many questions what is life

also, i know your not supposed to put metal in the micro wave, but what actually happens? does the lace loops explode? do the start warping?
is the cyst on my balls an std? why can you pee without pooping but not poop without peeing?

thanks.

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Microwaving the cyst on your balls will help.

I do 30-40 second increments. These are cup soles and it softens the sole so it stretches and then as it cools it forms around your foot. Never had any issues with metal eyelets though I can't recall ever microwaving them before...

As far as I can tell it doesn't harm the glue, what do we know? We destroy all of our shoes anyway

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Yeah, just 30/40sec, 60 is too much. Metal eyelets dont do anything if it's just a little time (i always forget my spoon on the milk cup ahah)... I've done this with regular chucks and nothing happened. Just try not to over bend the shoes when they are hot because the glue is warmed and the soles can peel. Just slip your feet, tie them tight as hell and walk a little on the kitchen till they cool and mold to your feet.

does microwaving work for stretching shoes? or does it mainly work for breaking them in? i never have problems breaking in shoes anyways. also if you tie them super tight wont that pull the eyelets closer? that could be useful for some shoes if you rip the laces a lot.

[Bubblegum Tate]

Done skating the Koston 3, gave them away.

Back to the old faithful, NB#533.

[Eric ricks]

Anyone have experience with the Etnies Low-Cut? Specifically want to know if it will accommodate my wide feet (and if it's good). Looks pretty similar to the Marana so hopefully it's good. I don't really care for the design but its cheap on ebay

If that E wasnt on there id love to try those!

If they are anything like maranas(I have the willow model) they are beyond comfy and fit perfect. I got six pair cheap so I lucked out on that. But honestly they are so comfy outta the box I wear a pair around the house instead of my oldman slippers.

Shitty thing is ill be rocking the same colourway all fuckin summer haha

[Eric ricks]

Tate, how long/hard did you skate those koston 3s? They look like they held up pretty damn good!

[Main]

Done skating the Koston 3, gave them away.

Back to the old faithful, NB#533.

Does it rain Reese's Puffs where you live?