Hi fellas.
Been looking for the Koston 1's for quite some time now, but I can't seem to find them anywhere else than eBay.
Found these though, but I'm not sure if Im to stoked on the textile upper, as I usually prefer suede. Anyone of you skated these? How did they hold up?
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The Koston 1 and 2 are my favorite skate shoes, and I've skated everything. I have a lot of love for Lakai, but nothing fits my feet (and locks my heels in) like K1 and K2. I know what you're saying about having a hard time finding K1. When you find them in your size, grab them and stock up. 'Normal' colors are difficult to come by these days. I just grabbed the white killers. Also bummed Nike took the Koston 1 off NikeID.
Anyway, I have skated the textile SE and they are prone to tear where the fabric meets the outsole. I never shoe-goo my shoes, but that shoe I put a thin coat around that fabric/outsole seam. They should be good. The sole will still last and the fit will be just as great, but the upper will blow out a little sooner than suede.