I just started skating some Superstars for the first time. I was about to order the skate ones but I tried them once at the skateshop and that thin tongue blows. I have to lace them down too tight and looks like shit, can’t do it. So I was looking in the website for options and found out this “laceless” version of the superstar, which is supposed to be worn like the Run DMC did back in the bays, with no laces. They put elastic straps inside to keep the shoe from flying away. They are also all thick ass good quality leather, including the stripes, lining and insole top (the regular one uses a lot of synthetic and mesh). They have a thick padded tongue and I’m pretty sure the collar is also more padded. Overall, a more well built superstar that feels 10x better for more 10 bucks.
Still getting used to the flick of the shelltoe but I think I like it actually.
I can’t do the laceless look so I just put some lace and it looks like this: