Anyone else tried the new GTs? Is the padding in the back really that bad?
skating a pair right now:
the back is indeed more rigid around the collar, and i could see it bugging some people.
it did with me at first, but it was fine after the first session. not nearly as bad as the Chukka XT was.
the higher rubber is a much needed upgrade.
the whole shoe feels more supportive, like your foot is surrounded by the sole rather than just sitting on top of it.
it's also much more durable because fuck, there's just more rubber there.
but it's a huge bummer they took out what little padding that shoe had already.