Some new kicks

pyroskater00 · Posted: Apr 25, 2013 1:19 pm Post subject: Some new kicks

Hey bros (and sis e-snow),

Its been a while and its good to be back. I'm in the market for some new shoes, does anyone know of any decent drainers out there? My other skate shoes tend to be a bit on the heavy side.

My main problem is, I've been online and the only thing available seems to be the types of things you would see your overly-enthusiastic new sponzored friend wearing.

Anybody got the in's on some new flip kickers? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Rootar · Posted: Apr 25, 2013 1:39 pm Post subject:

I like my Nike 6.0 dunk low pros, the soles have deep grooving that sheds water good and all you need to do to get them draining even better is a leather punch and the thing that squeezes the little aluminum grommet in the hole to keep it from tearing.

I think I only gave $40 for mine because they were a weird teal color on clearance.

pyroskater00 · Posted: Apr 28, 2013 10:31 pm Post subject:

Thanks man I'll check those out. Any one else have any good foot ware recommendations?

senza wake · Backside 180 Joined: 07 Jun 2011 Posts: 597 City: SLC

my two favorite pair have been some nike low dunks that had an extra thin tongue and padding so they really dont absorb much water to begin with. i bought them in italy tho so i dont even know where to find them here. also some cheap adios i got from Ross for like 15-20 bucks that are low profile, again very little padding to absorb much water. both shoes are nice, good board feel. i'm sorry i dont even know what the adio shoe is exactly. similair to like the Vans chukka low, just alot cheaper

wakethecape · Ollie Joined: 10 Nov 2010 Posts: 61 City: Philadelphia

I have a pair of Vans Rowley SPVs that I finally got to ride in for the first time. They're made to be really light so the soles and in soles are super thin, which is good for boardfeel. The toe is one piece suede so it should hold up well if you're doing flip tricks and the back is canvas so they dry pretty quick. They also have vent holes near the bottom which make them drain really well.
Besides those I'd say nike 6.0 (now sb) Mavrks, unless they're to overly-enthusiastic for you. You can find them cheap at places like pac sun sometimes.
Or if you have the money get a pair of Kostons, they seem to be the new "in" shoe.

Addictingride7 · Posted: Apr 29, 2013 11:06 am Post subject:

Nike Braatas Low I find them at the nike outlet for around $30.00 all canvas dry quick dont hold much weight at all!!!!!!!

electricsnow · cassette Joined: 14 Sep 2003 Posts: 10735 City: Jefferton

Hahaha, that comment about an overly excited, recently sponsored friend made me lol!

For shoes, i've still been rocking old dvs shoes--mesh cohens, the obscura convicts (i still have many pairs of cassette daytons also). Anything from the sand bar collection would be a closeout, but the convicts and i believe munitions were money. If i'd change shoes, i've been thinking about the adi ease by adidas. I love the gonz, and i really like that model of shoe.

Otherwise, as mentioned, a couple of nike sb models seem really popular: the janoski and koston. I own both and think they're both comfy...i almost prefer the koston, but i do not wakeskate in them.

Oh, here's the new bruce irons shoe that could be good:

http://business.transworld.net/128460/news/fox-unveils-bruce-irons-signature-shoe/