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[moonordie]

Had the white ones back in the day but there is no way in spending $120, specially on Vans.

[DarkPools]

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the fastbreaks flick and feel are good overall. my only complaint is that the outsole is slick. even felt slick on brand new mob. i have a set i dont skate and i slipped walking lol

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Damn really?  Bummer to hear.  I’m hesitant to give up the grippiness of vulcs but was hoping Fastbreaks might be a good intro to cupsoles.

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I firmely believe that the best intro to cupsoles are 440 or 508. Then you discover the enjoy of being painless and you end up with 1010 or 808

Or you end up in the KSL, Marana/Joslin camp, which are equally great cupsoles alongside the 1010 and 808.

If I had to recommend intro cupsoles, 440s are near the top for sure

[moonordie]

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the fastbreaks flick and feel are good overall. my only complaint is that the outsole is slick. even felt slick on brand new mob. i have a set i dont skate and i slipped walking lol

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Damn really?  Bummer to hear.  I’m hesitant to give up the grippiness of vulcs but was hoping Fastbreaks might be a good intro to cupsoles.

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I firmely believe that the best intro to cupsoles are 440 or 508. Then you discover the enjoy of being painless and you end up with 1010 or 808

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Or you end up in the KSL, Marana/Joslin camp, which are equally great cupsoles alongside the 1010 and 808.

If I had to recommend intro cupsoles, 440s are near the top for sure

Couldn't agree more

[kneebone]

Those joints better not be limited …

The first stock sold out real fast, and the semi-local got a restock on the black/red/gum XLTs, so while I don't think they're ultra-limited they may be a little difficult to get. 

[Fartknocker415]

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the fastbreaks flick and feel are good overall. my only complaint is that the outsole is slick. even felt slick on brand new mob. i have a set i dont skate and i slipped walking lol

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Damn really?  Bummer to hear.  I’m hesitant to give up the grippiness of vulcs but was hoping Fastbreaks might be a good intro to cupsoles.

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I firmely believe that the best intro to cupsoles are 440 or 508. Then you discover the enjoy of being painless and you end up with 1010 or 808

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Or you end up in the KSL, Marana/Joslin camp, which are equally great cupsoles alongside the 1010 and 808.

If I had to recommend intro cupsoles, 440s are near the top for sure

Idk if I got a bunk pair of KSL, but in my experience  they have nowhere near the fit and build quality, not to mention comfort and support of the 808 or 1010

[Coastal Fever]

I’ve never tried to like a shoe brand more than NB, tried on like different 5 models in at least 2 sizes each, and none felt comfortable.    440s would be great if the midfoot wasn’t way too narrow for me.  The 1010 could’ve worked but the arch support felt like a golf ball.  Is that arch support built in or would switching the insole to give you more of a flat Vans feeling?

[tzhangdox]

I’ve never tried to like a shoe brand more than NB, tried on like different 5 models in at least 2 sizes each, and none felt comfortable.    440s would be great if the midfoot wasn’t way too narrow for me.  The 1010 could’ve worked but the arch support felt like a golf ball.  Is that arch support built in or would switching the insole to give you more of a flat Vans feeling?

Thats one of my favourite things about the tiagos, the only shoe where I don't have to replace the insole with something that has arch support.

But if you don't like it, putting a flat ortholite like the 440 insole in it gives a lil more of a flat feeling.

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Fastbreak lows releasing on Converse on the eighth. My interest is piqued

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hell yeah. anyone know if they are leather or the leather/cloth combo?

update: they are leather from what i can tell on the cons site

Strange that the site said they were launching today and now they are removed from the site entirely. Hopefully the timing is still accurate and they are just activating them from "coming soon" to available to buy. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[guydog]

I’ve never tried to like a shoe brand more than NB, tried on like different 5 models in at least 2 sizes each, and none felt comfortable.    440s would be great if the midfoot wasn’t way too narrow for me.  The 1010 could’ve worked but the arch support felt like a golf ball.  Is that arch support built in or would switching the insole to give you more of a flat Vans feeling?

Same. I bought the Reynolds 480’s and I find them very uncomfortable.

[Idk]

I’ve never tried to like a shoe brand more than NB, tried on like different 5 models in at least 2 sizes each, and none felt comfortable.    440s would be great if the midfoot wasn’t way too narrow for me.  The 1010 could’ve worked but the arch support felt like a golf ball.  Is that arch support built in or would switching the insole to give you more of a flat Vans feeling?

I get the golf ball thing too. But I think it’s the actual sole that’s the reason for this. Not the insole.

[tzhangdox]

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I’ve never tried to like a shoe brand more than NB, tried on like different 5 models in at least 2 sizes each, and none felt comfortable.    440s would be great if the midfoot wasn’t way too narrow for me.  The 1010 could’ve worked but the arch support felt like a golf ball.  Is that arch support built in or would switching the insole to give you more of a flat Vans feeling?

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I get the golf ball thing too. But I think it’s the actual sole that’s the reason for this. Not the insole.

its a combination of the two. The sole is a big part of it, but that wedge on the arch of the insole also contributes. a flat ortholite insole from a 508 or 440 fit well in the 1010 and make it a little flatter and less golf ball

[marcusbutler]

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Fastbreak lows releasing on Converse on the eighth. My interest is piqued

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I second the interest. Anyone skate the OG's? How the grip/flick? Been on NB# for sometime now.

hell yeah. anyone know if they are leather or the leather/cloth combo?

update: they are leather from what i can tell on the cons site

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Strange that the site said they were launching today and now they are removed from the site entirely. Hopefully the timing is still accurate and they are just activating them from "coming soon" to available to buy. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[DarkPools]

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I’ve never tried to like a shoe brand more than NB, tried on like different 5 models in at least 2 sizes each, and none felt comfortable.    440s would be great if the midfoot wasn’t way too narrow for me.  The 1010 could’ve worked but the arch support felt like a golf ball.  Is that arch support built in or would switching the insole to give you more of a flat Vans feeling?

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I get the golf ball thing too. But I think it’s the actual sole that’s the reason for this. Not the insole.

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its a combination of the two. The sole is a big part of it, but that wedge on the arch of the insole also contributes. a flat ortholite insole from a 508 or 440 fit well in the 1010 and make it a little flatter and less golf ball

That was my biggest gripe with the 1010s I owned and the 808 I tried on. Didn't matter if I sized up to alleviate space in the midfoot where the arch is, it was so aggressively uncomfortable with how much arch support they built in. My feet got fatigued from wearing the 1010s after a couple hours. Couldn't wait to take em off vibes

Personally, I find that the Joslin, Marana, and KSL fit and feel more comfortable than the Tiagos. Albeit, less shoe/less tech, but still comparable in quality/fit/comfort. Better for me, but not better across the board. I have medium-medium high ish arches so I don't need shoes that have a lot of arch support built in, since It's not collapsed. Are you somewhat similar in that area or no?

I guess that's why shoes with less heel drop and less aggressive (but still present) arch support feel better for me. I did try swapping insoles in my 1010s and it wasn't good enough :/

I've bought a decent number of NB# wanting to like them... only to sell most of what I owned. 213s were a fun shoe when I skated vulcs. The 358 Artos were sweet shoe, too.  I've been interested in the 508 and 600 as those look to be more comparable to the soletech shoes I enjoy in terms of design, technology, thickness, look, etc.

[DanRar009]

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the fastbreaks flick and feel are good overall. my only complaint is that the outsole is slick. even felt slick on brand new mob. i have a set i dont skate and i slipped walking lol

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Damn really?  Bummer to hear.  I’m hesitant to give up the grippiness of vulcs but was hoping Fastbreaks might be a good intro to cupsoles.

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I firmely believe that the best intro to cupsoles are 440 or 508. Then you discover the enjoy of being painless and you end up with 1010 or 808

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Or you end up in the KSL, Marana/Joslin camp, which are equally great cupsoles alongside the 1010 and 808.

If I had to recommend intro cupsoles, 440s are near the top for sure

Also can’t recommend the figgy g6’s enough, really great shoe if you’re looking for a low profile shoe with a great midsole.

[MusclesMarinara]

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I’ve never tried to like a shoe brand more than NB, tried on like different 5 models in at least 2 sizes each, and none felt comfortable.    440s would be great if the midfoot wasn’t way too narrow for me.  The 1010 could’ve worked but the arch support felt like a golf ball.  Is that arch support built in or would switching the insole to give you more of a flat Vans feeling?

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I get the golf ball thing too. But I think it’s the actual sole that’s the reason for this. Not the insole.

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its a combination of the two. The sole is a big part of it, but that wedge on the arch of the insole also contributes. a flat ortholite insole from a 508 or 440 fit well in the 1010 and make it a little flatter and less golf ball

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That was my biggest gripe with the 1010s I owned and the 808 I tried on. Didn't matter if I sized up to alleviate space in the midfoot where the arch is, it was so aggressively uncomfortable with how much arch support they built in. My feet got fatigued from wearing the 1010s after a couple hours. Couldn't wait to take em off vibes

Personally, I find that the Joslin, Marana, and KSL fit and feel more comfortable than the Tiagos. Albeit, less shoe/less tech, but still comparable in quality/fit/comfort. Better for me, but not better across the board. I have medium-medium high ish arches so I don't need shoes that have a lot of arch support built in, since It's not collapsed. Are you somewhat similar in that area or no?

I guess that's why shoes with less heel drop and less aggressive (but still present) arch support feel better for me. I did try swapping insoles in my 1010s and it wasn't good enough :/

I've bought a decent number of NB# wanting to like them... only to sell most of what I owned. 213s were a fun shoe when I skated vulcs. The 358 Artos were sweet shoe, too.  I've been interested in the 508 and 600 as those look to be more comparable to the soletech shoes I enjoy in terms of design, technology, thickness, look, etc.

I was in the same boat as you a couple months ago. No matter how much I wanted to like them, they never seemed right on my feet. Also got terrible knee and back pain from all the NB# I wore and went away after I stopped wearing and sold them off. Sucks but the shoes don’t work for me sadly.

[moonordie]

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I’ve never tried to like a shoe brand more than NB, tried on like different 5 models in at least 2 sizes each, and none felt comfortable.    440s would be great if the midfoot wasn’t way too narrow for me.  The 1010 could’ve worked but the arch support felt like a golf ball.  Is that arch support built in or would switching the insole to give you more of a flat Vans feeling?

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I get the golf ball thing too. But I think it’s the actual sole that’s the reason for this. Not the insole.

[close]

its a combination of the two. The sole is a big part of it, but that wedge on the arch of the insole also contributes. a flat ortholite insole from a 508 or 440 fit well in the 1010 and make it a little flatter and less golf ball

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That was my biggest gripe with the 1010s I owned and the 808 I tried on. Didn't matter if I sized up to alleviate space in the midfoot where the arch is, it was so aggressively uncomfortable with how much arch support they built in. My feet got fatigued from wearing the 1010s after a couple hours. Couldn't wait to take em off vibes

Personally, I find that the Joslin, Marana, and KSL fit and feel more comfortable than the Tiagos. Albeit, less shoe/less tech, but still comparable in quality/fit/comfort. Better for me, but not better across the board. I have medium-medium high ish arches so I don't need shoes that have a lot of arch support built in, since It's not collapsed. Are you somewhat similar in that area or no?

I guess that's why shoes with less heel drop and less aggressive (but still present) arch support feel better for me. I did try swapping insoles in my 1010s and it wasn't good enough :/

I've bought a decent number of NB# wanting to like them... only to sell most of what I owned. 213s were a fun shoe when I skated vulcs. The 358 Artos were sweet shoe, too.  I've been interested in the 508 and 600 as those look to be more comparable to the soletech shoes I enjoy in terms of design, technology, thickness, look, etc.

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I was in the same boat as you a couple months ago. No matter how much I wanted to like them, they never seemed right on my feet. Also got terrible knee and back pain from all the NB# I wore and went away after I stopped wearing and sold them off. Sucks but the shoes don’t work for me sadly.

Wonder why's that, in my case is the opposite. NB# are the only shoes I can skate.

[Coastal Fever]

To me it seems like NB makes shoes that are snug and supportive for people who have anatomically “normal” and “proper” feet, and anyone who falls outside of that spectrum is SOL.  What’s funny is they have one shoe for flat fat footers, the 417, but the toebox on it is inexplicably cramped so it’s still unwearable for many in that demographic.

[fakiefs180]

To me it seems like NB makes shoes that are snug and supportive for people who have anatomically “normal” and “proper” feet, and anyone who falls outside of that spectrum is SOL.  What’s funny is they have one shoe for flat fat footers, the 417, but the toebox on it is inexplicably cramped so it’s still unwearable for many in that demographic.

This is 1000% my experience with NB# too. Only shoe I tried that maybe could work, would be the 1010 for some reason. I haven't tried the 600 yet. Currently Josl1n's with some gamechangers seem to fit the best. And today is exactly 4 weeks since I got fancy orthopedic insoles for my casual shoes, maybe my feet will feel better soon. I don't know. Plantar fasciitis still hurts sometimes but it got a little bit better since I got in a stretching routine.

[Made In China]

For what it's worth I also have very flat and wide feet, but I've still been able to skate multiple pairs of NBs and had good experiences with all of them. I've also had multiple pairs of their mainline shoes over the years that have fit me great. It's possible that your individual feet don't work well in their shoes, but I wouldn't go as far to say that only people with "normal" feet can wear them because my feet are very much not normal.

[dstrytruitt]

To me it seems like NB makes shoes that are snug and supportive for people who have anatomically “normal” and “proper” feet, and anyone who falls outside of that spectrum is SOL.  What’s funny is they have one shoe for flat fat footers, the 417, but the toebox on it is inexplicably cramped so it’s still unwearable for many in that demographic.

My mostly normal feet really do well in the NB line. Vans/nike hurt my back/sciatic nerve/plantar tendon with the stock insoles. When I put insoles with an arch support in the vans/nikes I can wear them pain free. So I believe you might be onto something with regard to higher vs lower arches.

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Fastbreak lows releasing on Converse on the eighth. My interest is piqued

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hell yeah. anyone know if they are leather or the leather/cloth combo?

update: they are leather from what i can tell on the cons site

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Strange that the site said they were launching today and now they are removed from the site entirely. Hopefully the timing is still accurate and they are just activating them from "coming soon" to available to buy. 🤷🏻‍♂️

Yeah it's infuriating. They just disappeared. Probably just because Nike owns Converse and generally hates doing cool things that people like.

[thehogsniper]

You can order the Fastbreak Low's on the website, and over at Foot Locker:
https://www.converse.com/shop/p/cons-fastbreak-pro-leather-skate-shoe/A10202C_105.html
https://www.footlocker.com/product/~/A10202C.html

[douchenozzle]

Fucking Converse and their dedication to keeping suede as far away as possible from the Fastbreak. Also never making any other colorways than white has gotten on my nerves

[texastoast]

converse should really converse with their audience

[144p]

The fastbreak low isn’t in the skate line so expect seams that aren’t trouble stitched or glued and a compound for the sole that isn’t super grippy.
I get that it doesn’t affect some people but much like trying to skate Jordan’s any non skate shoes always feel bad for me.

[Nth syd bear]

The fastbreak low isn’t in the skate line so expect seams that aren’t trouble stitched or glued and a compound for the sole that isn’t super grippy.
I get that it doesn’t affect some people but much like trying to skate Jordan’s any non skate shoes always feel bad for me.

Are you sure about this??
I know this doesn't make it certain but converse website has them in the skate section
And every description ive read has them as retooled for skateboarding

They are selling them and a mid (white/red) at JD sports in Australia which is odd so maybe something your right

Somebody on here will have them soon.

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the fastbreaks flick and feel are good overall. my only complaint is that the outsole is slick. even felt slick on brand new mob. i have a set i dont skate and i slipped walking lol

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Damn really?  Bummer to hear.  I’m hesitant to give up the grippiness of vulcs but was hoping Fastbreaks might be a good intro to cupsoles.

[close]

I firmely believe that the best intro to cupsoles are 440 or 508. Then you discover the enjoy of being painless and you end up with 1010 or 808

[close]

Or you end up in the KSL, Marana/Joslin camp, which are equally great cupsoles alongside the 1010 and 808.

If I had to recommend intro cupsoles, 440s are near the top for sure

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Also can’t recommend the figgy g6’s enough, really great shoe if you’re looking for a low profile shoe with a great midsole.

Aren’t those done with them discontinuing all the g6 sole shoes.

[Mean salto]

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The fastbreak low isn’t in the skate line so expect seams that aren’t trouble stitched or glued and a compound for the sole that isn’t super grippy.
I get that it doesn’t affect some people but much like trying to skate Jordan’s any non skate shoes always feel bad for me.

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Are you sure about this??
I know this doesn't make it certain but converse website has them in the skate section
And every description ive read has them as retooled for skateboarding

They are selling them and a mid (white/red) at JD sports in Australia which is odd so maybe something your right

Somebody on here will have them soon.

Is jd sports legit? I looked up the Rowley pro a while back and they had a bunch of colours I never saw anywhere. I have only ever been in one once and all their stuff looked fake.

[texastoast]

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The fastbreak low isn’t in the skate line so expect seams that aren’t trouble stitched or glued and a compound for the sole that isn’t super grippy.
I get that it doesn’t affect some people but much like trying to skate Jordan’s any non skate shoes always feel bad for me.

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Are you sure about this??
I know this doesn't make it certain but converse website has them in the skate section
And every description ive read has them as retooled for skateboarding

They are selling them and a mid (white/red) at JD sports in Australia which is odd so maybe something your right

Somebody on here will have them soon.

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Is jd sports legit? I looked up the Rowley pro a while back and they had a bunch of colours I never saw anywhere. I have only ever been in one once and all their stuff looked fake.

jd sports is real. got one by my house

[DanRar009]

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the fastbreaks flick and feel are good overall. my only complaint is that the outsole is slick. even felt slick on brand new mob. i have a set i dont skate and i slipped walking lol

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Damn really?  Bummer to hear.  I’m hesitant to give up the grippiness of vulcs but was hoping Fastbreaks might be a good intro to cupsoles.

[close]

I firmely believe that the best intro to cupsoles are 440 or 508. Then you discover the enjoy of being painless and you end up with 1010 or 808

[close]

Or you end up in the KSL, Marana/Joslin camp, which are equally great cupsoles alongside the 1010 and 808.

If I had to recommend intro cupsoles, 440s are near the top for sure

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Also can’t recommend the figgy g6’s enough, really great shoe if you’re looking for a low profile shoe with a great midsole.

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Aren’t those done with them discontinuing all the g6 sole shoes.

Yeah from what I’ve seen on here, but I’m still holding out hope that we get a few more colorways throughout this year before it’s completely done. In the meantime though I definitely recommend grabbing a pair or two before they gone