I enjoy this new dad or bro approach Ben! I laughed more than I probably should have during this video. I can tell you are having fun and not taking things too serious, which is what makes the best content!
Ben don't even worry about doing serious reviews, I don't blame you for being tired of it. This was really good, funny and still very informative. If you ever feel like doing more reviews just have fun with it we all wanna know what else is dad or bro. Also I'd love to see more collabs with Gifted Hater, you guys make sick videos together
Grant Taylor’s the raddest dad out! Just finished skating a pair of GT’s myself and they were by far the best feeling shoes I’ve ever had. However I’m a chronic ankle roller and sprained my ankle 3 times while I had these so I think I’ve got to stick with the blazer mids for that extra bit of ankle support and protection
This is too much! I like how you're cracking up in the early part and then somehow say rad dad and sweatpants dad with a straight face. Dad vs Bro is really just a super creative pro and con list in the end
This video was all over the place, loved it! As for GT pros, I can’t wear them for the same reason you love them, they are pretty pointy and narrow and I got a wide foot, they would just kill my feet.
100% agree with you here. Those grey blazer lows before they made them all GT were my favorite shoes in the past ten years probably. They were the same ones that Nyjah was wearing consistently before his pro model came out. I didn't really see many other pros skating them. The GTs afterwards were slimmed down a bit I think and the suede felt thinner too. Still my favorite Nikes to skate along with the Blazer Mids.
Yeah Ben! So how did you get to take over that tennis court? So cool, a bank ramp butting up to the mini ramp will get it flowing good. Have you tried those Kyle Walkers, they might be different.
I miss your stuff reviewing contents a lot LOL I know that you love what you skate and would never be changing some random stuff on your setups but bro.. if you have some rad stuff about sk8boarding or whatever you thing it’s nice to share to ppl like us, please….. Hope to see for more your vids 🙏🏻🍾 much love from 🇹🇭
It's almost like you listened to me in the last video. I asked if dad or bro was going to be a series and you have delivered to the fans. Best wishes from Vancouver Island
Hey Ben, glad to see you're doing well. I didn't know where else to message you so I figured I'd ask you my question on here. I stripped down a 18' x 8' trailer and I wanted to build a mini pipe onto it that has a 2.5' transition with a 5.5' radius. I was wondering how you would go about doing this? Maybe you could make a video about it or just your thoughts. No biggs though, love your vids. Thanks man
I guess I'm a dad now. After skating 3 pairs of es swift 1.5, I wanted to try something else and I think you made me buy these. I remember I enjoyed an OG bruins back in the day so I think Blazers GT will be fine as well.
Now I can’t resist anymore. I‘ve been thinking of buying a pair since 2 months. I like Nike as a casual shoe but never skated a pair. While I have 4 pairs of SB Dunks but just for normal wear. Love the look of the Blazer and when you say they are that good and your favorite, I need a pair but I will go for the Black/White ones. Usually I stay away from vulcanized shoes and prefer Cupsoles.
I love blazers, but I get a ollie hole in them within a few sessions... So far the NB Jamie Foys have been good to me, and they have a rubber shield going around the whole shoe, pretty much
@@jouhajohnny Yup. Same problem. I'm notorious for getting ollie holes. Blazer mids lasted a whole lot longer then the lows, but thats most likly duo to it not making me flex my ancle as much. And therefore not wear at the typical place.
NB skate shoes are pretty solid aren’t they? I’ve been using the Jamie Foys as well but im thinking about trying the 1010 Tiagos this coming week. Hope they’re just as good if not better.
@@OleMisss I tried the 1010's on, and even in a size that was too snug, I got heelslip. So dont they work for my foot shape, unfortunately. Got mediumish feet with narrow heel area
hey ben, wish i could take your recommendations but i think my feet are way wider than yours, tried the lakai manchesters and i broke where you lace the shoes. Ive been skating the vans rowans for the last 2 years and they last me about 3-4 months. the sole wears out before the side of the shoes or flicking area even gets holes, wish they would make the top of the rowan shoe with a better sole that doesnt wear out so fast
@@bakedbeings I have pretty wide foot and they feel fine when you lace them looser from bottom to top. Also they have lace hoops inside on the first three holes
Big fan of the og Blazer Lows. Would be curious to hear your opinion on the first Eric Koston pro model from Nike if you have tried them. If not, you should try to get your hands on a pair, favorite skate shoe of all time. I still buy them when I can find a pair on Ebay, since they havent been discontinued that long new-old stock isn't hard to find or exspensive. That crook at the end was so sick!
These were such a strange shoe for me. Took months to break in and have me the most painful feet and blisters but then they were indestructible after that and skated really well. Didn't get any ollie holes even though I usually do
I tried skating in my blazer mids and it was the worst. I want to try a vulcanized shoe but my legs seem to get tired quicker. Currently skating in the Adidas Busenitz.
so funny. I loved this video. I thought as soon as you explained the DAD v BRO board that it was AWESOMELY silly and was excited about that- then watching you laugh and lose it over how silly it was confirmed we were on the same page. Rad original content as always. keep shredding 🤘🏼🛹
How do you feel about slip ons? I switched to Nike SB slip ons and have really enjoyed them. I have that same issue with Vans, my feet just don't fit well.
I skated the blazer mids as my last shoe. I thought I didn't like it. Copped these e's accel explorers and the difference is night and day. Blazers are actually pretty good
Here's me watching this video about skate shoes to see if GT Pro Blazers fit the same as Blazer Mids, thinking "Why is he so familiar?" Yep. He taught me how to plaster my walls. When i was doing DIY, @Vancouver Carpenter was by far the best How To for plastering! That's an extra DAD point.
100 dollars for a shoe is kinda on the expensive side imo. Btw when you mentioned that these shoes were super durable, were you talking about the leather or suede version? Thanks
SB Blazers, low and mid, are $80-$85 USD. Remember, Ben said CAD for prices. Premium versions of SB Blazers usually cost around $105 +/- $10. Edit: I think the only pairs reviewed on the channel have been suede. The Orange Label white leather joints looked out of the box fresh.
Yeah I love GT blazers (and blazers in general) bought the white sude with gum soles from my local shop and skated them right out the box. I think they skate pretty well without being worn in first (suede version) and agree with your comment on the heelflips, did one first try in them on the hip 😊
I broke my ankle in blazers and they kind of gave me ptsd but at the same time, NO other shoe can heel flip like that. Use Sb dunks for kickflippy variantions and blazers for heelflip variations and you saving yourself some time while filming lol.
Snagged a pair of Blazers for £20 because some store is going out of business and I’m so excited to try them because I’ve heard nothing but good things about them
@@chrisXjosi There's more to it. I'm just not interested. But trust me I get it. You've watched some of my past videos and you're interest in product is piqued. I was there too a few years ago. But after riding a whole bunch of different stuff and messing with my setup for over 4 years I'm just done with it. I know what I like and I'm not changing it and my curiosity about new or different products just isn't there. Sorry to disappoint but I'm not revisiting that part of my creative past.
@@bendegros thank you so much for your reply, i appreciate that you took the time to respond. You already said this in your past videos and i understand it. Iam having 16 different trucks and iam testing all out and iam coming always back to Indy Titanium with the standard baseplate, not the forged. I dont want to give up and test out, its so boring to skate indys and spitfire, because everyone skate with it.
I enjoy this new dad or bro approach Ben! I laughed more than I probably should have during this video. I can tell you are having fun and not taking things too serious, which is what makes the best content!
This
def. bro vibes
Dad bro squad
youve put in the time and effort to do "serious" reviews for years. this is just as informative and i laughed the whole time lol
Ben: "this is so stupid" Us: "this is perfect"
no ben ur not premiering this in 13 hours. you’re premiering it rn bud
lmao
Let’s get this comment to receive a pin and 10 likes from the truck madness guru!
😂 I can't win.
I really liked you in Cheers 🍻
Ben don't even worry about doing serious reviews, I don't blame you for being tired of it. This was really good, funny and still very informative. If you ever feel like doing more reviews just have fun with it we all wanna know what else is dad or bro. Also I'd love to see more collabs with Gifted Hater, you guys make sick videos together
I’m gonna check the pants out. So good to see you out ripping again. Maybe I’ll try some blazers sometime! Thanks Ben
-dad
Hey Ronnie! I loved your part in Menikmati. Still holds up to this day and is an incredible part.
Grant Taylor’s the raddest dad out! Just finished skating a pair of GT’s myself and they were by far the best feeling shoes I’ve ever had. However I’m a chronic ankle roller and sprained my ankle 3 times while I had these so I think I’ve got to stick with the blazer mids for that extra bit of ankle support and protection
This video was great! I like the switch up. Keeps it fresh and adds some comedy. Definitely awesome to see you skating some more! Keep ripping🤙
This is too much! I like how you're cracking up in the early part and then somehow say rad dad and sweatpants dad with a straight face. Dad vs Bro is really just a super creative pro and con list in the end
Ben, glad to see
you back at it. Do what you can when you can bud. You know we will check it out when it drops. Glad the knee is getting better.
This video was all over the place, loved it! As for GT pros, I can’t wear them for the same reason you love them, they are pretty pointy and narrow and I got a wide foot, they would just kill my feet.
100% agree with you here. Those grey blazer lows before they made them all GT were my favorite shoes in the past ten years probably. They were the same ones that Nyjah was wearing consistently before his pro model came out. I didn't really see many other pros skating them. The GTs afterwards were slimmed down a bit I think and the suede felt thinner too. Still my favorite Nikes to skate along with the Blazer Mids.
Yeah Ben! So how did you get to take over that tennis court? So cool, a bank ramp butting up to the mini ramp will get it flowing good. Have you tried those Kyle Walkers, they might be different.
that double sided curb came out perfect ! looks so fun
I miss your stuff reviewing contents a lot LOL I know that you love what you skate and would never be changing some random stuff on your setups but bro.. if you have some rad stuff about sk8boarding or whatever you thing it’s nice to share to ppl like us, please…..
Hope to see for more your vids 🙏🏻🍾 much love from 🇹🇭
Honestly this has to be one of my fav videos from you, had me laughing and the review was killer
Hey Ben! Love the reviews! I’m a huge GT Blazer fan. FYI NIKE has the powder blue on sale! Just got myself a pair.
I have the leather ones. The quality is superb. $55 on sale can’t beat it
It's almost like you listened to me in the last video. I asked if dad or bro was going to be a series and you have delivered to the fans. Best wishes from Vancouver Island
Love your videos! You seem like a cool and humble guy, keep up the good work🫡👍
Thanks once nome Ben, I am looking for a pair of shoes to replace my Adiddas busenitz and well, definitely gonna try this out
Ben you the shit bro wether your talking or skating! #Skillz4dayzzz keep ‘em coming we need a whole trick tutorial series!
Shoes 👟 is looking cool to proving a great dad and skateboarding around the tour of a famous spot to executing and landing it smoothly!
you are such a cool dude, love the vids man!
Hey Ben, glad to see you're doing well. I didn't know where else to message you so I figured I'd ask you my question on here. I stripped down a 18' x 8' trailer and I wanted to build a mini pipe onto it that has a 2.5' transition with a 5.5' radius. I was wondering how you would go about doing this? Maybe you could make a video about it or just your thoughts. No biggs though, love your vids. Thanks man
What a friendly humble man! Love your vid man. I’ll give ya a bro point on that! 😉👊
I think a pair of chunky DCs would fit the dad vs bro idea very well, hahaha...
Great video Ben! Keep them coming!
Keep it comin bro . We like your videos
What the ™️ was that Crook line on the rail man that was nuts-- I agree with that dude, you caught that crazy that's wild 💪🏾
You're such a dad bro. Great skating and review!!
Great review, all the info and some fun.
I guess I'm a dad now. After skating 3 pairs of es swift 1.5, I wanted to try something else and I think you made me buy these. I remember I enjoyed an OG bruins back in the day so I think Blazers GT will be fine as well.
Dad or Bro has to become a series
Now I can’t resist anymore.
I‘ve been thinking of buying a pair since 2 months. I like Nike as a casual shoe but never skated a pair.
While I have 4 pairs of SB Dunks but just for normal wear.
Love the look of the Blazer and when you say they are that good and your favorite, I need a pair but I will go for the Black/White ones. Usually I stay away from vulcanized shoes and prefer Cupsoles.
this was my favorite video by far, make more of these
lol always good to see your face again in my recommended
One of my favourite videos from u
Love the channel ❤️
I love blazers, but I get a ollie hole in them within a few sessions... So far the NB Jamie Foys have been good to me, and they have a rubber shield going around the whole shoe, pretty much
Have you tried the new Ishods 🫣
@@jouhajohnny Yup. Same problem. I'm notorious for getting ollie holes. Blazer mids lasted a whole lot longer then the lows, but thats most likly duo to it not making me flex my ancle as much. And therefore not wear at the typical place.
NB skate shoes are pretty solid aren’t they? I’ve been using the Jamie Foys as well but im thinking about trying the 1010 Tiagos this coming week. Hope they’re just as good if not better.
@@OleMisss I tried the 1010's on, and even in a size that was too snug, I got heelslip. So dont they work for my foot shape, unfortunately. Got mediumish feet with narrow heel area
hey ben, wish i could take your recommendations but i think my feet are way wider than yours, tried the lakai manchesters and i broke where you lace the shoes. Ive been skating the vans rowans for the last 2 years and they last me about 3-4 months. the sole wears out before the side of the shoes or flicking area even gets holes, wish they would make the top of the rowan shoe with a better sole that doesnt wear out so fast
Ben you should try the new Ishod shoe they feel like a mix of a blazer and dunk with modern touch
Held them in store today and they're super long and skinny too
@@bakedbeings I have pretty wide foot and they feel fine when you lace them looser from bottom to top. Also they have lace hoops inside on the first three holes
Blazer gt gave me heel flips on steriods. Great vidya Ben👍
As always great video Ben!
Question, when we can see the review of the new wheels "Dragon Formula" from Powell Peralta?
Sorry to disappoint but possibly never. I'm just not into doing real reviews of actual products anymore. I barely change anything on my setup now.
Love the look of tail tap reverts on mini ramps !
Can’t do them Yet being the key word
Brilliant video. Gave me a good chuckle.
Now the important question… When are you going to review the dunks?
When they are thrashed.
Love this video and every time you put something out! Much love from Vegas! #Raddads
Recent subscriber and this video was amazing. Please more dad v bro swag videos this idea is genius looool
Big fan of the og Blazer Lows. Would be curious to hear your opinion on the first Eric Koston pro model from Nike if you have tried them. If not, you should try to get your hands on a pair, favorite skate shoe of all time. I still buy them when I can find a pair on Ebay, since they havent been discontinued that long new-old stock isn't hard to find or exspensive. That crook at the end was so sick!
Never tried them
These were such a strange shoe for me. Took months to break in and have me the most painful feet and blisters but then they were indestructible after that and skated really well. Didn't get any ollie holes even though I usually do
Love my GT blazers. The insoles seem a little thinner coming from vans. Do you swap your insoles?
Love the dad or bro break down!
I tried skating in my blazer mids and it was the worst. I want to try a vulcanized shoe but my legs seem to get tired quicker. Currently skating in the Adidas Busenitz.
so funny.
I loved this video.
I thought as soon as you explained the DAD v BRO board that it was AWESOMELY silly and was excited about that- then watching you laugh and lose it over how silly it was confirmed we were on the same page.
Rad original content as always.
keep shredding 🤘🏼🛹
How do you feel about slip ons? I switched to Nike SB slip ons and have really enjoyed them. I have that same issue with Vans, my feet just don't fit well.
Slip ons are full dad....nuf said
I skated the blazer mids as my last shoe. I thought I didn't like it. Copped these e's accel explorers and the difference is night and day. Blazers are actually pretty good
Dad v Bro content is great. Keep it coming Ben!
you’ve been looking fresh lately Ben
Awesome freaking video!
Here's me watching this video about skate shoes to see if GT Pro Blazers fit the same as Blazer Mids, thinking "Why is he so familiar?"
Yep. He taught me how to plaster my walls. When i was doing DIY, @Vancouver Carpenter was by far the best How To for plastering! That's an extra DAD point.
I want to see a discussion of the middle east explained in dad and bro terms
I have the same issue with vans. I’m also a blazer guy and always loved vans but cannot skate in them and don’t fit right
Man your mini looks so perfect, what are the sizes on it?
3.5 feet tall with 6 foot transition. 15 feet wide
i want to skate that counter top box so badly! xD
The best skate shoe Nike makes.
You'd be surprised too, I have 2E wide feet and the blazer GT fits me true to size, unlike dunks or the blazer mids...
great video ben!
Yuuuh, a video on my birthday
Great Video!
I would skate them but my local skate shop doesn’t have them (no skate shops do thanks to nike) so i’m gonna stick to half cabs or lakai telfords
Perfect mix of information and comedy
you should review a welcome deck sometime, I would love your opinion on the wood
Could you review the new balance skate shoes? Specifically the NB 1010 Tiagos. I think you may be pleasantly surprised by them.
You may be pleasantly surprised in the not so distant future :)
Those shoes are ripe for dad or bro
@@bendegros I’m excited. Us dads gotta rep the new balance 😂
How about them thunders tho? Any word on when they are releasing?
I think every real sk8er should strive to avoid ollie holes and lace rips
Hilarious. Maybe my favorite of yr vids
I approve of this type of review, for you this is surely Dad. Please do Es or Emerica or even DCs see if it's Dad or Bro
100 dollars for a shoe is kinda on the expensive side imo. Btw when you mentioned that these shoes were super durable, were you talking about the leather or suede version? Thanks
It's not expensive in canadian dollars. Thats a middle of the road price IMO
SB Blazers, low and mid, are $80-$85 USD. Remember, Ben said CAD for prices. Premium versions of SB Blazers usually cost around $105 +/- $10.
Edit: I think the only pairs reviewed on the channel have been suede. The Orange Label white leather joints looked out of the box fresh.
Slappy Ben is the best. Always a pleasure to watch your videos.
Solid content
You should try skating ishods , they are cupsole with amazing board feel
Im of the mind to get a pair, possibly?
A formal request to bring back the primitive pants they look too good
Yeah I love GT blazers (and blazers in general) bought the white sude with gum soles from my local shop and skated them right out the box. I think they skate pretty well without being worn in first (suede version) and agree with your comment on the heelflips, did one first try in them on the hip 😊
Ben, how tall are you? Thanks for all this great content!!
6 feet
I broke my ankle in blazers and they kind of gave me ptsd but at the same time, NO other shoe can heel flip like that. Use Sb dunks for kickflippy variantions and blazers for heelflip variations and you saving yourself some time while filming lol.
Snagged a pair of Blazers for £20 because some store is going out of business and I’m so excited to try them because I’ve heard nothing but good things about them
Would like to see reviews of trucks and wheels. Please make it happen, 1 time a week! 🤞
Are you paying?
@@bendegros this!
If i have enough money, i would for sure!
@@chrisXjosi There's more to it. I'm just not interested. But trust me I get it. You've watched some of my past videos and you're interest in product is piqued. I was there too a few years ago. But after riding a whole bunch of different stuff and messing with my setup for over 4 years I'm just done with it. I know what I like and I'm not changing it and my curiosity about new or different products just isn't there. Sorry to disappoint but I'm not revisiting that part of my creative past.
@@bendegros thank you so much for your reply, i appreciate that you took the time to respond. You already said this in your past videos and i understand it.
Iam having 16 different trucks and iam testing all out and iam coming always back to Indy Titanium with the standard baseplate, not the forged.
I dont want to give up and test out, its so boring to skate indys and spitfire, because everyone skate with it.
Good video Ben
12:24 As a 27 yr old I mostly skate with the under 20 or the above 30 generation so I always feel like the weird mix in between :D
I’m loving the white board
Yup. It's staying.
You can try the Kyle Walker V1, they're really good
try the wayvee model from vans. Its more high-tech and the best vans shoe I've ever had!
The courts have a mini ramp 🤯
What make are the dark blue chinos man?
Thank you Ben✌🏼
Best video ever!
You should review the Adidas Busenitz vulc 2’s next Ben!
I've been eyeing this exact shoe but I already know if I bought a pair I will end up taken em back - why can't Nicki(Nike) make a wider option.
dad bro goals
King!