Been following this model of shoe since they released it in Japan. I think they have an incredible design. More companies need to have forward thinking shapes rather than constantly retooling classics from the past.
Clearweather shoes have been around for a few years and started the offset laces with a fat piece of suede where people flick/slide their toe box. The fact that brands are starting to make shoes again with vertical lace loops rather than regular eyelets to save your laces should have never stopped after the 2000's
@@kevinfortsch that’s exactly why I wanted them, functional and sporty aesthetic. Skaters ironically don’t like change and that’s why shoes that are innovative rarely succeed.
Unpopular opinion but I honestly like the look a lot. I’ve always liked the soccer shoe look a lot. But damn that price tag is nuts. Looks like a good shoe though.
I used to play tennis and ran into the same problems of burning holes through my shoe as I did in skateboarding. When I switched to a TENNIS shoe I had no holes. As a skateboarder that's former tennis player I have been saying for years that Super Suede, Nubuck, Faux Lether and all that bullshit is nothing compared to the rubber guard on tennis shoes. I was hyped to see that add on on this model of Asics even tho I will still skate DC Lynx Zeros.
Can’t wait to get the insoles! As a 34yo dad, I need to get home safely and not sacrifice my ability to go to work. I’ve been picking apart everything going back into skating after a 3 year hiatus, and now that safety is #1 (alongside fun of course), insoles and warmups are non negotiable for me. Thanks Christian!
I think they look rad and definitely different than other skate shoes. For the longest time we’ve had the most bland looking, one piece toe cap, vulcanized, and homogenized shoes that make everyone look like grey people. I’m stoked on something different.
I have the slip on version of these. I would say the look is a lot more subtle especially in all black. I picked mine up at the Asics flagship store in Tokyo and the price was a bit more reasonable with the USD to Yen conversion right now. They've been my go to for everything the past few months even replacing my regular sneakers for walking around since they are so comfortable. The title of their debut video "Total Comfort" is the real deal. I was surprised by the amount of compliments at the park or just walking around in them. Sadly Asics hasn't brought the slip on to the states yet but hopefully they will at some point. I do plan on picking up the Gel Vikka Pro's since they looked really good in person and have a more timeless look.
I swear the best insole was Lunarlon from Converse. Using this old sole for 3 years now and I simply cant skate anything else anymore because it feels so good😅
These actually look kind of dope. Not like in the typical way, but in like a functionality type way. Never worn ASICS before, but who knows, if they got good board feel than maybe they got a winner.
Great review. I wasn't a fan of the design when I first saw them as well, but over time I've started to like the way they look. I'm curious did the "speed bump" feeling go away after some time, or did you just get used to it, or just learn to live with it?
and yes I prefer shoes I can lace just right that they hold but can be slipped on and off. It's annoying when I have to tie/untie shoes every time I wear them.
I tie my shoes once and leave them as they lie. Not too snug or lose and I easily slip my shoes off and on. By the way the gel Vickka, you gotta try! I love mine!
Asics is probably the best shoe company for so many specific sports. Remember, Asics Onitsuka Tiger was the shoes Nike started their shoes business by reselling them.
I'm using this shoe skating here in japan. And it was good tho on my feet. That part where the rubber has cuts i feel it more comfortable good doing my kickflips and heelflips on my personal preference. Try this shoe guys
I re-tie my shoes every time-- I don't even think about it anymore. I just feel so right when I lace myself up; a pre-skate session ritual, if you will.
I like that you chose that one cuz it is the most ridiculous looking one!! LOL!! The inward lacing reminds me of soccer cleats and the sole looks like a basketball shoe.
Whats cm size on the US10s? i wanted to get the vickka's but the sizing chart is really strange Asics though. US 10.5 is 29cm with nike. Asics have US 10.5 as 28.25cm ??
A company that actually engineers its shoes instead of just going for looks makes good skate shoes...they ll probably adapt to the market soon and go for shitty lace placement, even more boardfeel and cheap material with full focus on looks, if they have some market analysts. Because thats what people buy.
thanks for the insight. Only place I could fine these in the UK is on e-bay at £159.61p there not even on the Asics UK website. Also only available up to a UK 10 so no good for me as I'm a UK14 .
The Emerica cupsole construction is what I feel is a similar experience of a great flick although having the thicker sole. Only shoes I skate are Emerica cupsoles at this point.
@@christianflores Romero’s shoe, the Gamma, Temple, slip on cupsoles, Spankys is I cupsole as well I believe I’ve loved all except Spankys only because I haven’t skated a pair yet so I can’t say haha but never have been disappointed
@@christianflores Also look for any shoe with a G6 insole…they’re amazing My Gamma didn’t come with a G6 insole so I added the ones from my Quentin G6 shoes but the sole is thicker than the Quentin so it evens out somewhat… Nothing like landing on that G6 foam tho…
So after skating them for a while I notice that the toe of the shoe has some extra length added on to it which I found kind of odd so maybe that why your shoes are wearing down at the toe. I couldn’t do my heelflip tricks for some reason but outside of that these shoes skated great. I personally can’t get behind the price though and I even got a hookup 20% off 🥲 it’s just too much for a shoe I don’t think looks good aesthetically.
before nike SB there was nike 6.0 in like 2007 and they one model with a rubberised kind of one piece front to the shoe that had really good wear a bit like this. i cant find a pic anywhere of them though
Thank you thinking about tire machines flexing kicking machines yes similar tachi shoes form and formation especially them hot days try limiting sweating, good formation
Awh, man! You can't pre-order the insoles to Canada? Help a homie out! I need a size Small to Vancouver, BC, stat!!! I've been stoked for these since you've started working on them... must. prevent. heel. bruises! P.S. Good review, as always... I agree with your gf in that those shoes do look ugly AF but I don't mind the off-white pair, will keep them in mind to give them a try one day. 🙃
ASICS are sick, I had a few pairs in the ‘90s but not for skating. They do remind me of indoor soccer shoes, and people been skating soccer style shoes for years. Adidas sambas, busenitz looks like a soccer shoe. I’d try them but gtfoh with the price tag, I spent 210 on my last 7 pairs of skate shoes looking out for sales
Looks decent and I like that they're trying to apply modern tech. However, I don't think any skate shoe is worth over 80USD. I always buy them on sale, I average at 60-65 USD. We wear these things to destroy it, that's just how it is. I'll buy these on sale, like any other skate shoe.
i think its hard to find actually good bmx/ skate shoes these days. i like DC shoes but, only the ones with replaceable soles and stitched engineering. cheap shoes are glued together
Why Not? You all knows that in the end of the day you need a shoe last longer, you probably gonna shred, rip, scratch, etc so good for Asics and their tech skateboarding shoe 👍
Bro I really like how they look but not at 130 bucks tho lol but I like them a lot but idk if they will fit my big ass 13 size foot well specially my foot is pretty wide
Hi christian flores i'm from malaysian🇲🇾❤ can u create a your video insole part 2? I means your insole from extendedwear. Can u do the plus+ explanation for that? Thank you I am interested in the way you present the content🤟 i waffle lovers btw❤
This does not look like a skate shoe, Asics is not a skate company, support the real skateboard brands, so sick of athletic brands flooding the culture.
