Post the shoes you're wearing.

[Deekay]

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So I'm a big fan of the Pro Classic Vans, but this talk of the OG Half-Cabs being better than the Half-Cab Pros seems to be an almost universal take. Why is that?

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Half Cab Pros have a bad shape and fit weird. Disproportionate. Not tall enough through the toebox and mid-foot. Tongue is too small. Panels are too small and cramped. Toebox is too narrow. They look and feel gross. They need to either replace the Half Cab Pro with the Half Cab Pro 92 (the silhouette they used for the Uprise Half Cabs), or redesign it to be shaped more like the classic.

I agree with this. Also, pros feel like wearing a soggy thick leather sock with a brick for a sole to me, so bottom-heavy and weird.. I can't stand em.
OG's however feel so good, like wearing your favorite worn in pants but for your feet - right out of the box. I just put a super thin insole on top of the glued-in one and it feels amazing. All this talk makes me wanna get some OG's again.

[alraunen]

Finally got the Vans Ave Pro for a good price (60 euros). Out of the box they feel a little bit tight, but after a couple of days they feel like a fucking glove.

[Firebert]

I just put a super thin insole on top of the glued-in one and it feels amazing.

Anyone who has two insoles in one shoe cannot be trusted.

[smellsdead]

motivated by the haters

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I just put a super thin insole on top of the glued-in one and it feels amazing.

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Anyone who has two insoles in one shoe cannot be trusted.

I rip out the og half cab insoles before even wearing the shoe. Wearing the shoe makes it harder to tear out for me but ripping it out fresh usually works out pretty clean. Then I throw in a pop cush or whatever insole you like.

[Silky Johnson]

motivated by the haters

Forgot about these. So sick

[BoxStuffer]

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seriously the best shoe

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doesnt even require the "seriously"

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Favorite shoe to skate in of all time. Currently skating a pair. Does anyone else get the ollie tongue syndrome?

Happens to every pair I’ve ever had. Doesn’t effect how the shoe skates at all so I don’t really care too much but I won’t lie in saying that it definitely makes the shoe look a lot less appealing hah.

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I just put a super thin insole on top of the glued-in one and it feels amazing.

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Anyone who has two insoles in one shoe cannot be trusted.

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I rip out the og half cab insoles before even wearing the shoe. Wearing the shoe makes it harder to tear out for me but ripping it out fresh usually works out pretty clean. Then I throw in a pop cush or whatever insole you like.

I also get the ollie tongue syndrome and swap the insole for an Ultracush one. 

I definitely prefer the shape of the classic over the Pro.   

[TwisT]

motivated by the haters

worst trend in shoe history. Fucking garbage. I still have my slap pair though.

[smellsdead]

 @TwisT nah man they werent that bad, my dogs werent barking

swap out the insole for some lunarlon and youre in there like swimwear

i ran the fuck out of that shoe and got em dirt cheap

[fongool]

[TwisT]

@TwisT nah man they werent that bad, my dogs werent barking

swap out the insole for some lunarlon and youre in there like swimwear

i ran the fuck out of that shoe and got em dirt cheap

skate like crap
no board feel
lasted 1 session
worst shoe, but still kind of my favorite

[Crap]

ME: "I wish there was a cupsole Half Cab."

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ME: "I wish there was a cupsole Half Cab."

I wish they would toss that waffle cup on a pair and see what the market does.

[GoneWithTheSchwinn]

That is a good idea!

[Deekay]

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I just put a super thin insole on top of the glued-in one and it feels amazing.

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Anyone who has two insoles in one shoe cannot be trusted.

It doesn't count if the first one is thin and glued in, the extra one on top is just to complete the deal. Stickin to one is like having hot chocolate without the cream.

Glued in insole only:



Double up:



Yeah sure, you can sleep in the single, but I'm going Kevin McCallister in that mothafucka with the doubles. Whipped cream in my hot coco, banana splits, chocolate chip cookies - all that shit.

You gotta ask yourself: what kinda life you tryna live my dude, you wanna settle or you wanna live it up like a fat 1500's king?

[Firebert]

I'm trying to not roll my ankle by having my foot where it was designed to be. Doubling up on insoles reduces the stability of a shoe.

[FrozenIndustries]

Forcing myself to switch to cupsoles and am going to put these into rotation. I got them on eBay for $45 maybe a year or two ago. After years of skating vulcanized shoes it is a trip seeing my feet in these.

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Forcing myself to switch to cupsoles and am going to put these into rotation. I got them on eBay for $45 maybe a year or two ago. After years of skating vulcanized shoes it is a trip seeing my feet in these.

Look dope, the quality looking wool socks are a nice touch. Wool socks....are just so much better.

I skate better in cupsoles, and my feet feel better. I do like switching my footwear up a bit (sounds like you’ve got the rotation), that helps a lot. I’ve been losing weight so I may be able to get away with some half cabs....

Anyone do foot exercises? I lose interest, almost immediately, but bad feet in the family so I should stick with it.

[FrozenIndustries]

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Forcing myself to switch to cupsoles and am going to put these into rotation. I got them on eBay for $45 maybe a year or two ago. After years of skating vulcanized shoes it is a trip seeing my feet in these.

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Look dope, the quality looking wool socks are a nice touch. Wool socks....are just so much better.

I skate better in cupsoles, and my feet feel better. I do like switching my footwear up a bit (sounds like you’ve got the rotation), that helps a lot. I’ve been losing weight so I may be able to get away with some half cabs....

Anyone do foot exercises? I lose interest, almost immediately, but bad feet in the family so I should stick with it.

Just regular Goldtoe crew socks, I am a fucking sweat loaf and even in the winter I would die.

I broke my leg and sprained my ankle in Feb 2016, started doing exercises with a theraband and haven't stopped.

[slutonparade]

I've been skating the Louie Cons and while I love them in general, they're way too thin for my old man feet and now I'm nursing brutal heel bruise.  Does anyone have suggestions on a vulc/thin cup (willing to try anything tbh, just need a lot of board feel) that won't destroy my feet and leave me hobbling?

[YungJugg]

I've been skating the Louie Cons and while I love them in general, they're way too thin for my old man feet and now I'm nursing brutal heel bruise.  Does anyone have suggestions on a vulc/thin cup (willing to try anything tbh, just need a lot of board feel) that won't destroy my feet and leave me hobbling?

If you like the slim profile of the LL, Emerica Laced might be a nice thin cup for you. Haven’t had the Vans AVE but sounds like that might be up your alley.

[Silky Johnson]

I recommend the New Balance 440s

[DarkPools]

+ 1 to the NB# 440 and Ave Pro, and Romero laced (but that lack of collar bothers me personally).

I'll also add Lakai Atlantic, Proto, and maybe Carrol XLK since Lakais usually have great board feel but aren't the most protective, BUT these are flexible cupsoles with decent protection. The cup soles are more durable and more forgiving on feet than their vulcs. 

Globe (I know...) Empire or Eagle SG.
Es Accel Slim
Nike SB Team Classic
Van's KWalks 1 and Gilbert Crockett 2 (cup/vulc hybrid)

[Sila]

I've been skating the Louie Cons and while I love them in general, they're way too thin for my old man feet and now I'm nursing brutal heel bruise.  Does anyone have suggestions on a vulc/thin cup (willing to try anything tbh, just need a lot of board feel) that won't destroy my feet and leave me hobbling?

Supra Elevates.

[Murge]

+ 1 to the NB# 440 and Ave Pro, and Romero laced (but that lack of collar bothers me personally).

Fucking right?! I wanted to love it so much but it just tears into my Achilles I couldn’t do it.  Also 440 is great it and the wino slips (cupsole version next year I think?)are the only shoe Ive bought multiple pairs of.  I also have the ace pros. They feel amazing. I tore the mesh day one. And in summer they feel good in the winter my feet will get cold. I wouldn’t pay $100 for them. I would pay $75. If they ever fix the mesh situation and make a decent non clear sole I’m in. 

[munchbox]

adidas tyshawns. hope my forefeets like em. gamechangers on the way

[slutonparade]

+ 1 to the NB# 440 and Ave Pro, and Romero laced (but that lack of collar bothers me personally).

I'll also add Lakai Atlantic, Proto, and maybe Carrol XLK since Lakais usually have great board feel but aren't the most protective, BUT these are flexible cupsoles with decent protection. The cup soles are more durable and more forgiving on feet than their vulcs. 

Globe (I know...) Empire or Eagle SG.
Es Accel Slim
Nike SB Team Classic
Van's KWalks 1 and Gilbert Crockett 2 (cup/vulc hybrid)

Thank you guys for the suggestions!  Just bought a pair of 440's

[Jud Nestorkins]

adidas tyshawns. hope my forefeets like em. gamechangers on the way

All black is always good.



In fact I just copped these.

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Nike SB Blazer zoom mid premiums in black and gum. Just walking around in them tonight and loving them.

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adidas tyshawns. hope my forefeets like em. gamechangers on the way

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All black is always good.



In fact I just copped these.

Was stoked on the Tyshawn’s, really good shoe, and great for the money.

But damn those suede authentics look too fucking sick.