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Re: Post the shoes you're wearing.
« Reply #32370 on: March 29, 2021, 06:27:25 PM »
I've always been curious about heel drop in skate shoes. I know running in a 12 mm drop shoe vs 4 mm vs zero drop all feel pretty different. Wonder if there are any zero drop skate shoes out there.

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« Reply #32371 on: March 29, 2021, 08:55:06 PM »
i wish i could wear busenitz comfortably i love the way they look

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« Reply #32372 on: March 30, 2021, 01:54:12 AM »
Just remembered I had these gathering dust in the attic, so i'm putting them back in the rotation.

One of the overshadowed Gravis models of the time, the Arto mid.


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« Reply #32373 on: March 30, 2021, 08:15:24 AM »
I had a couple pair of the Gravis Arto.  Great shoe

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« Reply #32374 on: March 30, 2021, 08:20:06 AM »
the use of the term "heel lift" or "raised heel" always bothers me for the Busenitz pros (altho not directing this just at you camel, everyone uses it).  There is no lift in the heel, it's just that they had to thin down/remove material in the toe to give the shoe as much board-feel as possible.  So, it's more accurate to say there's "toe drop" than "heel lift".  your heel isnt set any higher than any other shoe... in fact, it's likely lower than any shoe with thick insole.   

am i crazy?  probably. 

regardless, IMHO, the buz pro is the best cupsole. ever.
Thanks for the heads up. Don't claim to be a shoe expert, just the way I could best describe the way it feels. I wish my feet could feel good in the buz. Love the look of them. My feet just spill over the sides of the sole, especially around the instep, which makes skating them feel extra dangerous.

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« Reply #32375 on: March 30, 2021, 09:27:38 AM »
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the use of the term "heel lift" or "raised heel" always bothers me for the Busenitz pros (altho not directing this just at you camel, everyone uses it).  There is no lift in the heel, it's just that they had to thin down/remove material in the toe to give the shoe as much board-feel as possible.  So, it's more accurate to say there's "toe drop" than "heel lift".  your heel isnt set any higher than any other shoe... in fact, it's likely lower than any shoe with thick insole.   

am i crazy?  probably. 

regardless, IMHO, the buz pro is the best cupsole. ever.
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Thanks for the heads up. Don't claim to be a shoe expert, just the way I could best describe the way it feels. I wish my feet could feel good in the buz. Love the look of them. My feet just spill over the sides of the sole, especially around the instep, which makes skating them feel extra dangerous.

yea, and according to @Sk.A.T.A.N your description is actually more accurate than mine, so what do i know!? I agree that the lower your foot sits in the shoe the better for stability
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« Reply #32376 on: March 30, 2021, 11:04:20 AM »
Just remembered I had these gathering dust in the attic, so i'm putting them back in the rotation.

One of the overshadowed Gravis models of the time, the Arto mid.


I had a pair of these in the same colorway back in the day. I loved how they looked and skated, and I would always get compliments on them from non-skaters. The only reason I stopped skating them is that I fractured a bone in my foot in them.

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« Reply #32377 on: March 30, 2021, 01:18:38 PM »
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Just remembered I had these gathering dust in the attic, so i'm putting them back in the rotation.

One of the overshadowed Gravis models of the time, the Arto mid.


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I had a pair of these in the same colorway back in the day. I loved how they looked and skated, and I would always get compliments on them from non-skaters. The only reason I stopped skating them is that I fractured a bone in my foot in them.
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« Reply #32378 on: March 30, 2021, 03:17:43 PM »


Had great luck with puma the shell toes finally gave out

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« Reply #32379 on: March 31, 2021, 01:58:34 PM »
One of my favorite SB's over the last few years, and probably the closest I'll get to something that reminds me of the Reese wheat dunk again haha


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« Reply #32380 on: March 31, 2021, 07:39:39 PM »
Vans Skate Classics Sk8-Hi + ankle brace



I like them for skating so far. They feel way more supportive than the Pros, both Ultracush and Popcush. I still need to skate them more for a better opinion though.

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« Reply #32381 on: March 31, 2021, 07:56:13 PM »
Vans Skate Classics Sk8-Hi + ankle brace



I like them for skating so far. They feel way more supportive than the Pros, both Ultracush and Popcush. I still need to skate them more for a better opinion though.

I’ve been skating with an ankle brace and some high top shoes as well recently and it feels so good

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« Reply #32382 on: April 03, 2021, 05:04:59 PM »

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« Reply #32383 on: April 03, 2021, 05:24:39 PM »

Those and the new AWS setup..dope! @Dgkalis would be proud

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« Reply #32384 on: April 05, 2021, 04:39:12 PM »
Inspired by Handsclapanin. Wanted a midpuff vibe. Haven’t skated them yet. Still breaking them in but so far they fit better than most of the shoes I’ve worn in the past 5 years.


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« Reply #32385 on: April 05, 2021, 06:42:21 PM »
First sesh in the Tom Knox 440s and they are now my favorite shoes of all time.

Well I have like 9 Andy Anderson dated flight decks.

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« Reply #32386 on: April 06, 2021, 12:36:54 PM »
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Just remembered I had these gathering dust in the attic, so i'm putting them back in the rotation.

One of the overshadowed Gravis models of the time, the Arto mid.


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I had a pair of these in the same colorway back in the day. I loved how they looked and skated, and I would always get compliments on them from non-skaters. The only reason I stopped skating them is that I fractured a bone in my foot in them.
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« Reply #32387 on: April 07, 2021, 11:17:47 AM »
Louie L󰥺 pros sizing pals? Tts?
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forgive me if i somehow missed it, but could someone help me with just how flat the flat as fuck decks really are?
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« Reply #32388 on: April 07, 2021, 11:29:58 AM »
Louie L󰥺 pros sizing pals? Tts?

I would say TTS yes

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« Reply #32389 on: April 08, 2021, 06:59:36 AM »
First sesh in the Tom Knox 440s and they are now my favorite shoes of all time.


Hit that stitching and ollie area with a lil superglue and those puppies will last you months, too.
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« Reply #32390 on: April 08, 2021, 10:37:45 AM »
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Louie L󰥺 pros sizing pals? Tts?
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I would say TTS yes

Pretty much tts, slightly long and narrow.

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« Reply #32391 on: April 08, 2021, 12:00:19 PM »

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« Reply #32392 on: April 08, 2021, 03:26:38 PM »
Inspired by Handsclapanin. Wanted a midpuff vibe. Haven’t skated them yet. Still breaking them in but so far they fit better than most of the shoes I’ve worn in the past 5 years.

Happy to help.  8)
I noticed on some new colors of the Joslin 1, like the ones you've got, they have that big E on the side, like a Marana. But then some colors still have the smaller logo. I really hope they don't all go with the big E. That was one of the things I really like about this shoe. You're not forced into being a walking billboard.

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« Reply #32393 on: April 08, 2021, 03:33:13 PM »
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First sesh in the Tom Knox 440s and they are now my favorite shoes of all time.

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Hit that stitching and ollie area with a lil superglue and those puppies will last you months, too.

Doing so today, thank you!
Well I have like 9 Andy Anderson dated flight decks.

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« Reply #32394 on: April 08, 2021, 06:10:48 PM »
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First sesh in the Tom Knox 440s and they are now my favorite shoes of all time.

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Hit that stitching and ollie area with a lil superglue and those puppies will last you months, too.
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Doing so today, thank you!

For sure, it's extended the life of mine so I hope it helps you! Skated my first pair from December to early March (still skateable actually), on to my second just recently.

Also just picked up one last pair from Z*miez since they had my size still in stock and on sale. I'd buy this colorway forever if they always made em
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« Reply #32395 on: April 09, 2021, 06:04:56 AM »
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Inspired by Handsclapanin. Wanted a midpuff vibe. Haven’t skated them yet. Still breaking them in but so far they fit better than most of the shoes I’ve worn in the past 5 years.

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Happy to help.  8)
I noticed on some new colors of the Joslin 1, like the ones you've got, they have that big E on the side, like a Marana. But then some colors still have the smaller logo. I really hope they don't all go with the big E. That was one of the things I really like about this shoe. You're not forced into being a walking billboard.
Completely agree with you on the smaller logo but on the brighter side it does appeal to my nostalgia this time.

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« Reply #32396 on: April 09, 2021, 11:11:54 AM »
Got a pair of both some AJ1 "hyper royal" and "banned" mids. I'm stoked. A lot less expensive than the alternatives, so I ain't mad. Needed some replacements for my old breds, and always wanted some royals.


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« Reply #32397 on: April 09, 2021, 03:11:54 PM »

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« Reply #32398 on: April 09, 2021, 08:17:28 PM »
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« Reply #32399 on: April 09, 2021, 09:44:06 PM »
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Nice.  Those were really comfy shoes