Great review man. This is what I wanna see. Not just a kickflip test lmao. All these shoe reviews with just kickflips is killing me. You hit every point I’m looking for in a review ✅
In my most recent video I gave another update on my 2nd pair of these in that dark purple color, they didn’t hold up as well :/ just something to keep in mind. Still a great shoe to skate in but after a couple weeks the toe is almost completely blown out
I just got Nike ishad shoes, first shoe that wasnt a vans or dvs. After skating traditional brands since 92 i was quite impressed on the comfort. Who knew you can have a good skate shoe and still have comfort
Love the Gel-Vickka Pro. I skated in them for a few months, and I agree that it fits like a glove, no break-in, and excellent board feel. The Gel-Flexkee was my first shoe and I rode them exclusively for 5 months. Now onto the Japan Pro ... but first need to rehab from a bad ankle sprain.
I lived in Japan for a bit, I skated ASICS Tigers there. They were an indoor soccer shoe by design, but skated similar to an Adidas Samba or Stan Smiths. This was 98’ Bless up DB, keep it poppin’ I’m 45 and still keep it movin’ much respect
Yeah I remember people would just skate in regular pumas or adidas way before any of these companies made “skate shoes” I actually used to really like the adidas superstars for skating.
Come chill with the sultry sounds of dad board!!!😂 love the chill music vibe in this one and can’t wait to hear how the last, I’m very intrigued by them.
skating these i feel like i have a new angle on my skateboard with all the extra board feel! it was weird at first but feeels so nice to have the extra control! going from skating dunks and big shoes to this is a game changer!
what's odd is im getting more Puma than an asics vibe even though they're obviously asics lol. They don't quite look right but im not also used to how they look yet, I'm sure theyre comfortable as hell
@@soberskater you can always tell her this dude on the interwebs is worse. I’ve got the capability to set up around 15-20 full setups since I started 4 years ago with all the gear I’ve stockpiled 😂. The madness is real, friend!
They look like they fit similar to Globe Octave Mids, which have been my favourite shoe for skating forever, and which I can no longer find except used at ridiculous mark ups, so I’m really looking forward to skating these, and a lot.
I hope they stay around and keep making skate shoes, recently it looks like they’re hard to find which is worrisome because I planned on getting a 2nd pair when these blow out
Looking forward to seeing the follow-up review. I've been skating the Vans Rowan shoes for 2 weeks and am loving them. No break-in period, my flip tricks instantly felt better. Had always skated quite high shoes 'til now. Liking the mobility of the new ones.
Never had the Rowan’s but I’ve heard similar things. I might go on another vans binge eventually but it’s always a gamble with sizing and comfort for them
Really nice review. Waiting for these to come in Brazil. Don't forget to drink a loooooot of water, juices and coconut water, those are the best to rehidrate.
That's a nice Dead shirt homie! Also these shoes do like nice, but I'm still madly in love with my 440 Highs and I've got a pair of 1010's I'm using as chillers that will be my next skate shoe.
I wish Adidas would sort their sizing out! Looking at their website it tells you whether to size up or down from your regular size. Why can't they just make the sizes correctly. 😅
I bought these after watching your review and they were really good until the flick area wore away. I had such a consistent flick that went away after the sides were shaved down. At this point still skate fine for most tricks but flip tricks are frustrating. Going to try the Japan S Pro
How is the toe box ? You've mentioned something about not being for those who like bulkier shoes/bigger toe box, but would you say this one is tight or just average ?
What makes these cupsoles? Is it the thickness and shape of the sole? That style looks like what I thought vulcanized shoes were, so I guess I still have it wrong. I thought cupsoles were the tall puffy DC / Osiris / Etnies looking shoes whereas vulcs were your Vans Old Skool / Emerica Reynolds / Converse One Star style. I don't need an answer from the channel, persay. I'm just asking whoever knows because I have it wrong. Seems like this might actually be one of those classic skatepark debates, too.
Good job getting this review out as the drop is hitting stores. We have air quality warnings for wild fires so I feel the nighttime sessions :) Do you not run any 3rd party insoles? I like the FPs because I can skate a bit longer with them and I'm not depending on midsole for impact protection any more. Hence I can ride more vulcs recently. I had the Westgates though, they were great. I always liked the gel tech from Asics in their runners but I'm one of the people kinda put off by big biz brand moves in skateboarding. The over the top protection shoe they put out with this season of shoes is pretty funny in my opinion. But damn these look tight like sambas or bruins. #conflicted Thanks for the vid mate.
I did have some FP insoles a while back but they just made shoes feel extra bulky and honestly I didn’t feel a huge difference. I might give them another shot someday but if I keep skating Asics I don’t see the need.
@@dadboard Roger that. I got the 3mm ones and have super high arches/bad feet so I can feel the difference, especially in length of session. That's for weird feet tho :D Looking forward to the month update.
A little bit controversy about this brand to skate, so what about Lining with Erik Ellington or Cariuma, or another new shoe brand in the market? At the end of the day is just another shoe brand option to skate, you know that you're gonna ripping it anyways.💯👍
Those Asics look sweet, sound super comfortable. Had no idea Asics made a skate shoe. I have a wider foot/toe box+high arch, the Vans Kyle Walker's I have are so comfortable, but Id like to try something new, mainly to preserve the pair I have. I like the look of New Balances but they're kinda tight fitting, wish they had a wider foot selection, or maybe they do? Im gonna go up to zappos, see if they have wider options. Mahalo for the video!
These fit so much wider than New Balances that I have had. I have had the 440 and the 808 and both those shoes felt too narrow in different areas. For me I’m usually a 12 US in every shoe but for the ASICS i was snug in 11.5. The arch area and the toe box are both wider than the majority of cupsole shoes I have skated. Much wider than Nike cupsole shoes or NB. Definitely try them on in person if you can or order from a place with good return policy. These do run large similar to Last Resort AB if you’ve ever tried those.
I think they look sick. You got skills. when watching I thought about the little things to make clips better, like no foot adjustments or weight shifts. If these little things were removed , maybe this is where style becomes so much greater. What do you think?
Bro, I’m 38 years old. I skate when I can and do my best. I have days where I look ok on a skateboard and days when I’m tired but still want to get a session in. The point of this video was to showcase the shoes.
asics are sick, they look like indoor soccer shoes. i went skating around midnight last night, it was 80 deg 85% humidity. posted edit, nothing impressive 😭
I like my busenitz but this makes me want to try the asics! I do agree im tired of seeing the same thing under my feet as im partial to the black and gum busenit pros. I may look into this, hows the balls of your feet feel after a solid session?
I loved the Busenitz pro’s and skated those pretty exclusively until I found the westgates. Wasn’t a fan of their lifespan though, I’d burn through a pair in like 2 weeks
@@dadboard I notice after a few sessions i about bust through the logo then a few weeks the whole side comes apart from the lace holes down, but the feel from them are great. I'm definitely going to try these Asics next round.
@@dadboard the busenitz! they bust at the seams that hold the laces on for me. I think it’s how tight they fit my foot which I like but maybe the width of my foot causes it? I get a fair amount of skating out of them though, but the 4 pairs I’ve skated all done the same thing
I live in the Sacramento area but I intentionally drive to areas where I have a low chance of that happening. Certain places I just won’t even go skate at to film because my gear would be gone as soon as I set it down and skate 15ft away 😞
I think for this pair I’m just gonna let nature take its course so you guys can see what they look like as they age. The next pair I’ll definitely be preserving as I skate them
I actually have a pair of those just for chillin. I bought them to skate but once I tried them on I was like hell no lol. Way too bulky. I might give them a shot when they’re super broken in
Dude… I don’t understand why all these major brands that come out with skate shoes look like the outsole is made of that cheap ass foam shit. New balance look like they’re also made of foam rubber. The shoes made my these companies look as if they will lose their shape fast and won’t last all that long. Looks like the outsole is made for low impact sport like tennis. I always feel tempted to try a major shoe company but then I seen them and they just don’t look right to me. Nike blazers look like footballs. Adidas are just not clean looking. No one is gonna make skate shoes like soletech. Everything these companies use as a claim to fame, is already in a etnies lo Mc rap. It’s half the price and last twice as long. Ascics shoe makers are used to making a shoe for runners so it’s safe to assume they’re flexible as hell which is good but they’re probably going to leave heel bruises if you’re jumping down shit.
I have some emericas I bought recently just to try out but they’re kinda heavy in a weird way. They feel sorta flat too. Compared to these and all of the brands you mentioned that I’ve skated in I gotta say sole tech is disappointing to me. Back in the day they were a better option because comparatively they were pretty comfortable and held up decently. If you haven’t tried any of the big brands for ethical or moral reasons I get it, but before judging them based off looks you should definitely try some out.
For shoes I’m gonna rip up I really try to keep it around or under $60 but if these help my feet and last a decent amount of time I’ll buy them at full price. The older I get the more I’m trying to take care of my feet and knees so they might be worth it, we’ll find out!
They all look like basic over priced shoes and the one thats tech isn't anything new if you've never seen lace protectors go look through etnies or any of the sole tech shoes surprised me guy like John hill freaked out over a feature like that and not realizing a lot of shoes already have them
What other shoes have gel in the sole? I’ve never seen that before. Also I didn’t mention lace protectors, just that the laces are further up on the shoe than a lot of cupsoles
Fuck dude I’m going into that part of summer right now. We had a mellow start but the heat just turned up to 10 last week and now I’m bummed because idk how I’m even gonna skate for the next couple months let alone make any videos 😞
