Just picked up these NB#505
I was really stressing out about sizing since I've read so many horror stories on Slap and other online reviews, but I went with a 9.5 which is what I also wear in dunks, Sole Tech cupsole shoes (Emerica Laced, eS Accel Slim, ect..) and I wear a 9 in Vans.
Many people have said this, but there is NO negative space in these shoes and fit like a glove, but they do not stub my toes like some other tight-fitting shoes do.
Heel lock is amazing without lacing them all the way up, which I hate doing.
The sole feels thin, which seems to be because your foot sits low in the cupsole which provides a more stable feel. Insole seems nice too. Not too thick and cushy so you still get a ton of board feel. I do not like the Vans Ultracush/Adiprene for that reason.
I honestly have no complaints so far, but I did notice one of the shoes has a bubble in the sole. Kind of like the old G2 system Sole Tech used to do.Has anyone seen this issue? I don't think it will affect the skate-ability much or at all, but it does look funky.

