Author Topic: The Lakai Pledge (Read 127825 times)

Durndle · « **Reply #600 on:** March 28, 2015, 08:34:02 PM »

anybody try the linden? I don't think they even make it anymore but I found em on ebay. looks like a really good cupsole

heritage · « **Reply #601 on:** March 29, 2015, 04:49:45 AM »

Quote from: Durndle on March 28, 2015, 08:34:02 PM

anybody try the linden? I don't think they even make it anymore but I found em on ebay. looks like a really good cupsole

Sort of mixed reviews on the Linden. I've always liked the them, it feels and skates similar to the Howard Lo. I think Nallid had good luck with them too. Some others have said the durability was a little hit or miss. If the price is right, give them a shot. The XLK cupsole is worth it.

dillanharp · « **Reply #602 on:** March 29, 2015, 11:02:41 PM »

Quote from: heritage on March 29, 2015, 04:49:45 AM

Quote from: Durndle on March 28, 2015, 08:34:02 PM
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anybody try the linden? I don't think they even make it anymore but I found em on ebay. looks like a really good cupsole
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Sort of mixed reviews on the Linden. I've always liked the them, it feels and skates similar to the Howard Lo. I think Nallid had good luck with them too. Some others have said the durability was a little hit or miss. If the price is right, give them a shot. The XLK cupsole is worth it.

I actually hated them but I got them for $25 so I skated through the hate. I felt like they were cut too low at the ankle, it felt weird. Also I don't know if it was just an odd pair but the outsole would like chunk off at the toe from flip tricks instead of wearing down gradually. I had the Raven Tershy ones if that makes a difference.

Someone else liked them, I'm thinking Atilla...

Basingstoke · « **Reply #603 on:** March 30, 2015, 05:57:33 AM »

I also had problems with the Linden's durability, the tearing of the toe instead of the wearing down and the arch on one shoe became unglued from the sole. Now I am skating vulcs like the MJ's and the Griffins, which suprised me as I have had problems with vulcs in the past. It must be the new sole.

Turtle Boy · « **Reply #604 on:** March 30, 2015, 06:16:51 AM »

Quote from: Basingstoke on March 30, 2015, 05:57:33 AM

I also had problems with the Linden's durability, the tearing of the toe instead of the wearing down and the arch on one shoe became unglued from the sole. Now I am skating vulcs like the MJ's and the Griffins, which suprised me as I have had problems with vulcs in the past. It must be the new sole.

This happened to some friend of mine: he skated the howard for 3 months, and was really happy with it, then he couldn't skate the Linden for more than 2 weeks due to it being destroyed.

heritage · « **Reply #605 on:** March 30, 2015, 06:27:41 AM »

Quote from: Nallid on March 29, 2015, 11:02:41 PM

Also I don't know if it was just an odd pair but the outsole would like chunk off at the toe from flip tricks instead of wearing down gradually.

So weird you say this, over the weekend I had a pair of Griffin completely chunk apart at the toe. Just a rip and a chunk of the outsole instead of the usual, gradually even wear.

Durndle · « **Reply #606 on:** March 30, 2015, 07:23:06 PM »

thanks for the heads up. I'll probably just wait for the griffin xlk since my reynolds look like they'll last forever

Randozzi · « **Reply #607 on:** April 08, 2015, 07:42:28 PM »

These look pretty damn good.

http://www.dqmnewyork.com/news/entry/dqm-x-lakai-echelon

Lonechicken · « **Reply #608 on:** April 09, 2015, 06:27:43 AM »

^Need black or gum soles.

heckler · « **Reply #609 on:** April 15, 2015, 09:42:24 PM »

Anyone skated the Guymar yet?

Durndle · « **Reply #610 on:** April 16, 2015, 01:51:49 AM »

manchester, alvarez or griffin? where should I go? coming from a cupsole, what's the sturdiest?
it's just I haven't skated lakais since 2011 when the vulcs were shite and everybody seems to be raving about xlk but they don't have any right now. LOUD WORDS

heritage · « **Reply #611 on:** April 16, 2015, 03:41:57 AM »

Lakai just dropped a new XLK shoe - the Pacer. Looks like a redesigned and beefed up Howard Lo.

http://lakai.com/apparel-accessories/all-styles/pacer-mandarin-suede-sp15/

ill_Murray · « **Reply #612 on:** April 16, 2015, 06:47:50 AM »

Quote from: heritage on April 16, 2015, 03:41:57 AM

Lakai just dropped a new XLK shoe - the Pacer. Looks like a redesigned and beefed up Howard Lo.

http://lakai.com/apparel-accessories/all-styles/pacer-mandarin-suede-sp15/

I watched a sample pair of these tear right over the lakai logo, I'll go look in the trash to see if I can get a better picture.

heritage · « **Reply #613 on:** April 16, 2015, 07:39:18 AM »

Quote from: ill_Murray on April 16, 2015, 06:47:50 AM

Quote from: heritage on April 16, 2015, 03:41:57 AM
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Lakai just dropped a new XLK shoe - the Pacer. Looks like a redesigned and beefed up Howard Lo.

http://lakai.com/apparel-accessories/all-styles/pacer-mandarin-suede-sp15/]http://lakai.com/apparel-accessories/all-styles/pacer-mandarin-suede-sp15

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I watched a sample pair of these tear right over the lakai logo, I'll go look in the trash to see if I can get a better picture.

I think the $75 price tag is a little aggressive for this shoe. But that's just my opinion.

art hellman · « **Reply #614 on:** April 16, 2015, 07:51:25 AM »

the sole is a little aggro as well....gross

ill_Murray · « **Reply #615 on:** April 16, 2015, 09:10:38 AM »

Loving my MJ's, I've gotten 3 pairs in a row.

Hated these joints though, they died after a session and a half.

BMCsteve · « **Reply #616 on:** April 16, 2015, 12:06:55 PM »

I tear all of my shoes in that exact same spot from heelflips

ill_Murray · « **Reply #617 on:** April 16, 2015, 01:01:42 PM »

^ I haven't done a regular heelflip in years, this hasn't happened to any other shoes for me.

heckler · « **Reply #618 on:** April 16, 2015, 01:19:16 PM »

I'm pretty torn on the Pacers. I like what they're going for, but I have no idea how they'll actually look and feel on my feet.

Uinta High · « **Reply #619 on:** April 16, 2015, 02:54:47 PM »

Ill_Murray - that's crazy! What an odd place to have all that wear without heel flipping. I am kind of torn too on this shoe. And like Heritage posted, sort of looks like an updated Rick model shoe.

My Camby Mid (I posted last page) I just turned to pure dust. Shredded them to nothing over 3 or 4 sessions. But it was on a brand new board with a fresh sheet of griptape and they are also canvas so I didn't expect much.

Sk.A.T.A.N · « **Reply #620 on:** April 16, 2015, 04:09:55 PM »

Quote from: ill_Murray on April 16, 2015, 09:10:38 AM

Loving my MJ's, I've gotten 3 pairs in a row.

Hated these joints though, they died after a session and a half.

I was hyped for this shoe but after seeing them on feet the other day i think i'll pass... They were all deformed and looked like a potato, i didnt like the shape of the toe too at all (it looked too roomy). Oh and they remember me this in those photos:

oyolar · « **Reply #621 on:** April 16, 2015, 04:14:00 PM »

To be fair, those were only samples so they could be better now.

And I don't know if I would really call those dead. Although they do look pretty beat for a couple hours.

ill_Murray · « **Reply #622 on:** April 16, 2015, 06:04:14 PM »

Quote from: oyolar on April 16, 2015, 04:14:00 PM

To be fair, those were only samples so they could be better now.

And I don't know if I would really call those dead. Although they do look pretty beat for a couple hours.

I think that's the biggest thing to remember here for sure.

The damage to the shoe outer was annoying but the whole shoe warped out of shape.

oyolar · « **Reply #623 on:** April 16, 2015, 08:45:54 PM »

Ah, warping that fast is a huge problem. I don't tear through shoes fast, so I've dealt with them warping out of shape mainly and it's the worst.

yatallfreak · « **Reply #624 on:** April 16, 2015, 11:00:15 PM »

Those new Owens with the hyperscreen on the toe look so good that feels like such a huge improvement cause it looks even better and should skate even better. Have been wanting to get some Lakais lately definitely gonna wait for those to come out

Turtle Boy · « **Reply #625 on:** April 17, 2015, 12:44:31 AM »

Quote from: BMCsteve on April 16, 2015, 12:06:55 PM

I tear all of my shoes in that exact same spot from heelflips

Xen · « **Reply #626 on:** April 17, 2015, 06:57:31 AM »

Quote from: Randozzi on April 08, 2015, 07:42:28 PM

These look pretty damn good.

http://www.dqmnewyork.com/news/entry/dqm-x-lakai-echelon

Those brown slipons are sweet.

heckler · « **Reply #627 on:** April 22, 2015, 06:41:07 PM »

Has anyone had any luck contacting Lakai about a defective pair of shoes?

bongboarder420 · « **Reply #628 on:** April 22, 2015, 08:38:15 PM »

anyone skated the owens? how do they feel? do they fit true to size?

ill_Murray · « **Reply #629 on:** April 23, 2015, 08:00:10 AM »

Quote from: bongboarder420 on April 22, 2015, 08:38:15 PM

anyone skated the owens? how do they feel? do they fit true to size?

I have a pair that I wear around and I'll skate them if I'm just headed to the store or something but they feel pretty flimsy.

On the other hand I've seen this dude skating like 3-4 pairs of them in a row lately so they can't be too bad.

They're super comfortable and fit a half a size big for me.

Author Topic: The Lakai Pledge (Read 127825 times)

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