Skate shoes with padding and stuff... like the original Koston or XLT.

[ian7208]

still running my TNT2 insoles from 3 years ago, fattest ass heel protection ever, I once skated a pair of crocs with them bitches in there

I tried the p-rod 2's today... too narrow but otherwise semi-decent. Addidas are basically indoor soccer shoes, but without the midsole padding my old Addidas indoor soccer shoes have. Puma indoor soccer shoes were better to skate than Addidas back when I was 12.

Those tnt2's might look good, will probably try them tomorrow. Guess it's those or the xlt's. eS and Emerica are out, as the eS ladd's contributed towards a 6 month perpetual injury. eS/Emerica need to pay someone $15 to google something better than the tiny g2 gel pad and padding that gets crushed down after a week, before I'll buy their stuff again. I like them cause they're a skate company, but they're almost as regular as Independent's "super light... not stupid light" ads. They spent more time on the stilabs g2 website than cutting an oval shape out of the cvs gel inserts 12 years ago.

The running shoe thing I posted wasn't totally serious, however Mizuno's 9oz shoes are probably lighter than any skate shoe and have more functional padding than all of them. The materials are just more modern. It makes them so much more comfortable, without being bulky. I think skate shoe companies have basically taken a step backwards from when I was in high school and the K1's came out.

[burm]

still running my TNT2 insoles from 3 years ago, fattest ass heel protection ever, I once skated a pair of crocs with them bitches in there

Were they the vulcs?

[rawbertson.]

jsut got axion mandelas as per slap advice

[FigsyLeBon]

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still running my TNT2 insoles from 3 years ago, fattest ass heel protection ever, I once skated a pair of crocs with them bitches in there

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Were they the vulcs?

Oh course, board feel for days and the holes near the toes mean your toe-jam just oozes right outta there

[The Ghost of Lenny Kirk]

i really like nike free runners, they feel really good and skate pretty good in transition and while cruising, I dont know why nike hasn't tried doing anything with it for the SB line.

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still running my TNT2 insoles from 3 years ago, fattest ass heel protection ever, I once skated a pair of crocs with them bitches in there

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I tried the p-rod 2's today... too narrow but otherwise semi-decent. Addidas are basically indoor soccer shoes, but without the midsole padding my old Addidas indoor soccer shoes have. Puma indoor soccer shoes were better to skate than Addidas back when I was 12.

Those tnt2's might look good, will probably try them tomorrow. Guess it's those or the xlt's. eS and Emerica are out, as the eS ladd's contributed towards a 6 month perpetual injury. eS/Emerica need to pay someone $15 to google something better than the tiny g2 gel pad and padding that gets crushed down after a week, before I'll buy their stuff again. I like them cause they're a skate company, but they're almost as regular as Independent's "super light... not stupid light" ads. They spent more time on the stilabs g2 website than cutting an oval shape out of the cvs gel inserts 12 years ago.

The running shoe thing I posted wasn't totally serious, however Mizuno's 9oz shoes are probably lighter than any skate shoe and have more functional padding than all of them. The materials are just more modern. It makes them so much more comfortable, without being bulky. I think skate shoe companies have basically taken a step backwards from when I was in high school and the K1's came out.

What is so advanced about the K1's?  If you really want some of the tech and thought that running shoes have you should get the Zoom Tres.  I havent tried them though I really want to, but they seem like theyd be just what youre looking for.  Everyone else is pretty much just rehashing the same shit that people have been skating for 15 years, but most people are fine with that.

[Firebert]

nike sb zoom tre a.d. is the end

until pt. 2

[ian7208]

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still running my TNT2 insoles from 3 years ago, fattest ass heel protection ever, I once skated a pair of crocs with them bitches in there

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I tried the p-rod 2's today... too narrow but otherwise semi-decent. Addidas are basically indoor soccer shoes, but without the midsole padding my old Addidas indoor soccer shoes have. Puma indoor soccer shoes were better to skate than Addidas back when I was 12.

Those tnt2's might look good, will probably try them tomorrow. Guess it's those or the xlt's. eS and Emerica are out, as the eS ladd's contributed towards a 6 month perpetual injury. eS/Emerica need to pay someone $15 to google something better than the tiny g2 gel pad and padding that gets crushed down after a week, before I'll buy their stuff again. I like them cause they're a skate company, but they're almost as regular as Independent's "super light... not stupid light" ads. They spent more time on the stilabs g2 website than cutting an oval shape out of the cvs gel inserts 12 years ago.

The running shoe thing I posted wasn't totally serious, however Mizuno's 9oz shoes are probably lighter than any skate shoe and have more functional padding than all of them. The materials are just more modern. It makes them so much more comfortable, without being bulky. I think skate shoe companies have basically taken a step backwards from when I was in high school and the K1's came out.

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What is so advanced about the K1's?  If you really want some of the tech and thought that running shoes have you should get the Zoom Tres.  I havent tried them though I really want to, but they seem like theyd be just what youre looking for.  Everyone else is pretty much just rehashing the same shit that people have been skating for 15 years, but most people are fine with that.

Yeah probably, you're probably right about the tre's. The k1's were well constructed and had that air packet. It's not like someone couldn't duplicate or improve on it, but like you said, nobody's really been interested in doing so. In addition to skating 3 pairs of the originals, I also played tennis in a worn out pair for 4 months in hs. They fell apart, but my feet never hurt. I still have them around. Maybe I should post a photo, they're probably the most destroyed k1's ever. Also, checked out the tnt2's and the insole pad is alright, but it's just on a vulc sole.

http://www.weartested.de/ is a good site. I just found it from the forums yesterday.

[mattdlx]

i really like nike free runners, they feel really good and skate pretty good in transition and while cruising, I dont know why nike hasn't tried doing anything with it for the SB line.

The Tre AD, the Veloce, and the upcoming FP all use/used variants on the Nike free sole. Good mix of flexibility and durability.

[Firebert]

[GnarlesManson]

those look that those girls who wear bootcut sweatpants with stuff like "juicy" on them would wear.

[Acrid Avid Jam Shred]

those look like a skateable version of these

[ian7208]

Got the nike tre ad's. They're wider than the p-rod's, so they fit well. The other nice thing about the sole is it's flexible, like my running shoes. Going to skate them with the same cvs gel inserts I have too. Those things are awesome. I would have gotten Vans, DC, Lakai, or someone, I guess they just need to step up and make a wider variety of shoes. 

[GnarlesManson]

plan b with tensors? those shoes? thats the harshest setup ive ever seen.

[Lane2095]

DVS anthems are really good with board feel/padding and the new getz 5s coming out will be amazing to skate in and are of course a cupsole. Besides that most of the nikes that look vulc are pretty much a cup sole like the harbors.

[lawnguyland]

i recently got the newest eS McCrank shoe and there seriously like walking with pillows under your feet. most comfortable shoes ive had in a long time and good board feel

[ian7208]

plan b with tensors? those shoes? thats the harshest setup ive ever seen.

haha, no. i really like it a lot. i just switched out the bushings, i wanted to try tensors. my old trucks were super heavy, and i got tired of it. but i could like, go along with the orthodoxy or something if that would be cool.

[Firebert]

DVS anthems are really good with board feel/padding and the new getz 5s coming out will be amazing to skate in and are of course a cupsole. Besides that most of the nikes that look vulc are pretty much a cup sole like the harbors.

harbors are vulcanised

[mooraga]

they look big enough, but they were totally comfortable, the sole last forever.

[BriDen]

Superskate cupsoles? Nice. I've got two pairs of the vulc version right now, holding up nicely but I had to throw extra insoles in both of them cuz they're so damn thin.

Another non-SB adidas that's made for this thread is the Tapper Evolution. Skates really good right out of the box and the support hasn't given out after wearing and skating them on/off for about 5 months.

[DevilOnEnzyte]

If I could find a pair of the Koston 3's (the ones that looked like basketball shoes) I'd be in love.
That was my all time favorite skate shoe.

[Kirtap]

If I could find a pair of the Koston 3's (the ones that looked like basketball shoes) I'd be in love.
That was my all time favorite skate shoe.

What size?

9:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ES-Eric-Koston-K3-Skate-Shoes-Size-9-/350338041646?cmd=ViewItem&pt=US_Men_s_Shoes&hash=item5191c6472e

8.5
http://cgi.ebay.com/ES-Eric-Koston-K3-Skate-Shoes-Size-8-5-/350338041690?cmd=ViewItem&pt=US_Men_s_Shoes&hash=item5191c6475a

8:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ES-Eric-Koston-K3-Skate-Shoes-Size-8-/350338041595?cmd=ViewItem&pt=US_Men_s_Shoes&hash=item5191c646fb
http://cgi.ebay.com/ES-Eric-Koston-K3-Skate-Shoes-Size-8-/350338041599?cmd=ViewItem&pt=US_Men_s_Shoes&hash=item5191c646ff

[TheHyphyVelociraptor]

Haha...$150 for fucking shoes...might as well get those Tre A.D.s.

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If I could find a pair of the Koston 3's (the ones that looked like basketball shoes) I'd be in love.
That was my all time favorite skate shoe.

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What size?

9:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ES-Eric-Koston-K3-Skate-Shoes-Size-9-/350338041646?cmd=ViewItem&pt=US_Men_s_Shoes&hash=item5191c6472e

8.5
http://cgi.ebay.com/ES-Eric-Koston-K3-Skate-Shoes-Size-8-5-/350338041690?cmd=ViewItem&pt=US_Men_s_Shoes&hash=item5191c6475a

8:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ES-Eric-Koston-K3-Skate-Shoes-Size-8-/350338041595?cmd=ViewItem&pt=US_Men_s_Shoes&hash=item5191c646fb
http://cgi.ebay.com/ES-Eric-Koston-K3-Skate-Shoes-Size-8-/350338041599?cmd=ViewItem&pt=US_Men_s_Shoes&hash=item5191c646ff

Haha, the shop thats selling those is so lame.  Its called Bad Boys Club, and its owned by this old guy whos never skated and is a total kook.  They overprice everything.  Look at all the other old ass shoes hes selling, its insane.  Its because he never sells anything and just stock piles them.  I used to go there when I first started skating until I realized how much it sucked.

[Stoeipoes]

I had the salazars for a few hours until I forgot them in train.

[yeahisaidit]

i used to think these were awesome

[Bobbito]

thug it on out

[Upgrayedd]

anybody happen to have had a pair of the estillo quattro's? i wanna give cardiel some of my fat home depot monies.

[Lane2095]

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DVS anthems are really good with board feel/padding and the new getz 5s coming out will be amazing to skate in and are of course a cupsole. Besides that most of the nikes that look vulc are pretty much a cup sole like the harbors.

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harbors are vulcanised

Yes thats what i said the harbors have the vulc look but have good padding in the sole which feels like a regular cupsole.

[cheep]

i got the nike classic his over the weekend and they are great... cupsole with boardfeel like a pair of vans.  and air in the heel.