Post UPCOMING/RECENT shoe releases thread

[MOE SYZLAK]

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Speaking of Vans, has anyone on here tried the Lizzie low?
I’m not really into vans but I like the look of that shoe.
Curious about sizing and grip.

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2nd, I've still not seen any in the wild and it was a quiet release compared to the high

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Had the night one and the rubber compound messed up my flick, hated them.

Ok, but how was the fit and grip?

[jsettle]

Not sure if these were already posted or not...

[thehogsniper]

Not sure if these were already posted or not...

I actually have been looking for this exact kind of shoe

[MOE SYZLAK]

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Not sure if these were already posted or not...

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I actually have been looking for this exact kind of shoe

Should be hitting shops in March. I’m hyped to try a pair.

[MonsPubis]

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Not sure if these were already posted or not...

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I actually have been looking for this exact kind of shoe

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Should be hitting shops in March. I’m hyped to try a pair.

Same here. Does anyone have the pic of the other two colorways?

[Mallie]

There’s been discussion on this board with that article about the new CEO - VF isn’t going to turn Vans around by focusing on appealing more to the most niche skater crowds. He needs to appeal to more and more mainstream audience members.

Bingo. It always baffles me when people around here mention a company should re-release such-and-such shoe, even if hal--jokingly, because that could turn their fortunes around.

I mean, maybe it would work for eS or Lakai, for some type of brand that is so core that only skaters buy them, but otherwise? Vans, adidas, NB#, Nike...? People don't even grasp how infinitely small numbers are generated by sales of skateboarding shoes strictly to skaters. And i don't mean in regards to adidas or Nike in general. Just their skateboarding sub-divisions. I don't have the numbers, but I would wager that anywhere between 80 and 90% of Nike SB or adidas Skateboarding shoes are sold to "casuals" who simply like the look (with an added bonus for Nike (rather their marketing) who made their SB line sought out by hypebeasts).

[dstrytruitt]

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There’s been discussion on this board with that article about the new CEO - VF isn’t going to turn Vans around by focusing on appealing more to the most niche skater crowds. He needs to appeal to more and more mainstream audience members.

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Bingo. It always baffles me when people around here mention a company should re-release such-and-such shoe, even if hal--jokingly, because that could turn their fortunes around.

I mean, maybe it would work for eS or Lakai, for some type of brand that is so core that only skaters buy them, but otherwise? Vans, adidas, NB#, Nike...? People don't even grasp how infinitely small numbers are generated by sales of skateboarding shoes strictly to skaters. And i don't mean in regards to adidas or Nike in general. Just their skateboarding sub-divisions. I don't have the numbers, but I would wager that anywhere between 80 and 90% of Nike SB or adidas Skateboarding shoes are sold to "casuals" who simply like the look (with an added bonus for Nike (rather their marketing) who made their SB line sought out by hypebeasts).

You make a good point as I’m thinking about how many of the shoppers at any Vans store/outlet actually skate and I would bet it’s minimal.

[iw0]

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Not sure if these were already posted or not...

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I actually have been looking for this exact kind of shoe

what, are you too cool for simple? 

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Not sure if these were already posted or not...

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I actually have been looking for this exact kind of shoe

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Should be hitting shops in March. I’m hyped to try a pair.

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Same here. Does anyone have the pic of the other two colorways?

there was this post, not the best pics though

[JamesFardy]

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There’s been discussion on this board with that article about the new CEO - VF isn’t going to turn Vans around by focusing on appealing more to the most niche skater crowds. He needs to appeal to more and more mainstream audience members.

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Bingo. It always baffles me when people around here mention a company should re-release such-and-such shoe, even if hal--jokingly, because that could turn their fortunes around.

I mean, maybe it would work for eS or Lakai, for some type of brand that is so core that only skaters buy them, but otherwise? Vans, adidas, NB#, Nike...? People don't even grasp how infinitely small numbers are generated by sales of skateboarding shoes strictly to skaters. And i don't mean in regards to adidas or Nike in general. Just their skateboarding sub-divisions. I don't have the numbers, but I would wager that anywhere between 80 and 90% of Nike SB or adidas Skateboarding shoes are sold to "casuals" who simply like the look (with an added bonus for Nike (rather their marketing) who made their SB line sought out by hypebeasts).

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You make a good point as I’m thinking about how many of the shoppers at any Vans store/outlet actually skate and I would bet it’s minimal.

so you don't think 50 percent of janoski wearers are hard flipping at this exact moment?

[sid vicious]

imagine if they made this crockett with similar materials / stitching to the brown decons that came out a few months back? would have sold out instantly...instead let's make it cOrDuRoY.

this pains me as i love this damn shoe



https://www.vans.com/en-us/shoes-c00081/crockett-high-decon-corduroy--shoe-pvn0007qvbiq

unwearable

[MOE SYZLAK]

Cromer just posted what looks to be a Quartersnacks x cons one star on his story

[snowman600]

I knew fat laces would make a comeback

[Atiba Applebum]

Saw the one star academy cromer was wearing.   It (unfortunately to me) has that hairy suede in the white colorway.   Didn’t see others

[MyUserName]

Those look like shoes from Kohls I would wear as a 4 year old heading to DZ Discovery Zone.

[smellsdead]

Those look like shoes from Kohls I would wear as a 4 year old heading to DZ Discovery Zone.

discover how to get hurt in 11 different fun ways

[MOE SYZLAK]

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Those look like shoes from Kohls I would wear as a 4 year old heading to DZ Discovery Zone.

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discover how to get hurt in 11 different fun ways

That rolling pin slide was a finger annihilator

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no greater feeling than surfing down the rolling pin slide

[Shiro417gunpla]

Someone will like these

[turdtastic]

Someone will like these

Or maybe these…

[chillclinton87]

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Someone will like these

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Or maybe these…

great to have another cupsole slip on option 

[Argyle]

Lots of talk on here about adidas fucking up, but how have converse not kept the pro leather in rotation? It's hard to even find the non-skate version (which skate amazing) here in the UK.

It's a classic, easy cupsole shoe. Looks good. Skates good. Surely they should be producing it as a Bobby signature shoe and then rolling it out as a general model?

[thehogsniper]

Lots of talk on here about adidas fucking up, but how have converse not kept the pro leather in rotation? It's hard to even find the non-skate version (which skate amazing) here in the UK.

It's a classic, easy cupsole shoe. Looks good. Skates good. Surely they should be producing it as a Bobby signature shoe and then rolling it out as a general model?

Probably has something to do with the fact they're run by Nike, meaning they're always going to be treated as secondary to Nike's business. I bet they slashed production to push the Blazer.

[Watson]

Lots of talk on here about adidas fucking up, but how have converse not kept the pro leather in rotation? It's hard to even find the non-skate version (which skate amazing) here in the UK.

It's a classic, easy cupsole shoe. Looks good. Skates good. Surely they should be producing it as a Bobby signature shoe and then rolling it out as a general model?

Yeah it's really confusing to me to release a vulc version in 2023 of a shoe that has a huge legacy in skateboarding as a cupsole given cupsoles are so popular again.

Gotta disagree about the non-skate version though. I bought the white ones and they were some of the most uncomfortable shoes I've ever had. The upper was stiff and wouldn't break in even after 20 wears or so and the rubber they used for the sole was hard as a rock. Don't know how people skated those.

The originals were perfect soft for skating. They made the proper OGs in the 2013/2014 skate line but didn't do many good colours.

[VCR]

All leather Fastbreaks!



https://www.converse.com/shop/p/cons-fastbreak-pro-leather-skate-shoe/A09211C_075.html?

[144p]

Just got a pair and they are glorious.

[Jim and Dan]

All leather Fastbreaks!



https://www.converse.com/shop/p/cons-fastbreak-pro-leather-skate-shoe/A09211C_075.html?

I'd be on top of those hunnies if their website would accept my CSRF token, alas I will have to wait... But rest assured these will be mine.

[iw0]

Just got a pair and they are glorious.

did you go same size as the mesh/fabric version?

[mrselfdestruct]

AIR MAX ISHOD DROPPED!!!

[Argyle]

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Lots of talk on here about adidas fucking up, but how have converse not kept the pro leather in rotation? It's hard to even find the non-skate version (which skate amazing) here in the UK.

It's a classic, easy cupsole shoe. Looks good. Skates good. Surely they should be producing it as a Bobby signature shoe and then rolling it out as a general model?

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Yeah it's really confusing to me to release a vulc version in 2023 of a shoe that has a huge legacy in skateboarding as a cupsole given cupsoles are so popular again.

Gotta disagree about the non-skate version though. I bought the white ones and they were some of the most uncomfortable shoes I've ever had. The upper was stiff and wouldn't break in even after 20 wears or so and the rubber they used for the sole was hard as a rock. Don't know how people skated those.

The originals were perfect soft for skating. They made the proper OGs in the 2013/2014 skate line but didn't do many good colours.

I had these: https://www.endclothing.com/gb/converse-pro-leather-mid-168131c.html

Really nice soft leather. I've had a thing for skating non-skate shoes (mainly due to cost) and so pro leathers, adidas continentals and club C's have been my go-to at the moment.

[uesty]

Turnstile x CONS collab