Those look SICK!!! They somehow remind me of the shoes from Converse's old skate program from the late 90's/early 2000's that I would see online. Def has a throwback feel to them. Also, really happy for Alexis. It was a long time coming and well deserved!
I really still feel like the Forum ADV is the biggest dunk contender. They should do more with it. Needs some storytelling. These are actually pretty cool too, though.
Pretty cool! I have the Alltimers Fastbreak Mid and they rock so far, want to break them in a bit more before I hit a board, so far so good, pretty comfy too
Had a chance to pick these up a week ago and they basically feel like a dunk with a crappier insole, but a more flexible outsole. The leather feels cheap like regular none SB Dunks, but I enjoy the raised Ollie bumps for kickflips.
I really love that toebox. And the tongue as well. Definite dunk contender. I wondered if Alexis was going to get another shoe..think the last one was 2019? Maybe? I like this one a LOT better. The overall look is dope, no question. This is going on my list too LOL! I hope your Sunday went well. All the best! Gabby from DC
@@DavidBluetile Yeah I know the guy who owns the shop by me said the same thing about them not selling. I ride bmx I want to be upfront the only time I skate is to film. My other dunk replacement is Etnies Maranas with Michelin soles.
Skated some converses a while back and they were alright, this one looks pretty good tho… one thing that stuck out to me about the converses were that the insoles were really good. I still put them in the shoes I skate to this day, thinking of getting a pair of these tho 👍
toe box is super narrow so if you have wider feet you gotta try them on they fit true to size besides that. The sage is really the best colorway i hope they keep doing more white leather and one off colors.
Yeah! What do you mean? It’s my office. That’s why you can hear all those loud jerks in the background taping boxes and screaming about basketball in half the videos
Good looking shoe. I don't skate lows but buy some just to look nice. Tyshawn lows are a good looking low and not all people like them but the Valley Caruma are great airport travel shoes.
Yeah I think these will skate similar to that fastbreak. Sometimes I feel like mids and highs are even less supportive. Especially if you don’t crank the laces down
they make more dunks than likely any skate shoe in the market. I bet one dunk release has more numbers than some skate shoe companies make of all styles for an entire season. still not enough pairs for the demand in the market place.
I imagine this is the closest I’ll get to the shape of the old converse weapons. Borrowed some design for Ollie protection from the old Chet Thomas globe models I see hmm 🤔
Haha I feel you. I want to say yes. I feel like they are. Feet are so different but I’d get an 11.5 in these which is my size and 11 in chucks. The fit is more similar to a fastbreak but maybe slightly more narrow.
Anyone else feel like the mockery that "dunk knock offs" get is totally unwarranted? God forbid I buy the exact same shape from another brand that I can locate and purchase whenever I want that skates identical. Who's really lame? Hypebeasts that pay out the ass for dunks that are hard to get your hands on. Imagine having to win a lottery to get the shoe you like to skate. If you don't, you can choose between a lower quality, ugly color way sb dunk for practically the same price as their premium limited dunks. Nike sucks.
Those look SICK!!! They somehow remind me of the shoes from Converse's old skate program from the late 90's/early 2000's that I would see online. Def has a throwback feel to them.
Also, really happy for Alexis. It was a long time coming and well deserved!
Well deserved!!
I really still feel like the Forum ADV is the biggest dunk contender. They should do more with it. Needs some storytelling. These are actually pretty cool too, though.
we have a few with stories on them in the shop. but you're right. they just do a color and run.
One of the best skating shoes I ever had was Converse Magic Johnson’s back in the mid-late 80’s. If Nike retros this Cons, I’ll get’em.
That could be a cool retro QS
Pretty cool! I have the Alltimers Fastbreak Mid and they rock so far, want to break them in a bit more before I hit a board, so far so good, pretty comfy too
I felt like they were good out the box!
Also the adimatic is making waves in the skate department. Need a few pairs of those it's good to see skate shoes making a come back.
Had a chance to pick these up a week ago and they basically feel like a dunk with a crappier insole, but a more flexible outsole. The leather feels cheap like regular none SB Dunks, but I enjoy the raised Ollie bumps for kickflips.
Irving skated them in Tampa this weekend and loves them. He def destroyed them but one of his favorite shoes haha
The one I'd call converse's alternative to the dunk is the "weapon". I wish converse would bring that model back
For sure. Good call. These have some hints of that for sure though.
this shoes already avaliable in my country over mid or end of april, really awesome pro-model
Oh cool. That’s wild. They just had the release party this week in nyc here
I really love that toebox. And the tongue as well. Definite dunk contender. I wondered if Alexis was going to get another shoe..think the last one was 2019? Maybe? I like this one a LOT better. The overall look is dope, no question. This is going on my list too LOL! I hope your Sunday went well. All the best! Gabby from DC
More tech models from Converse? Yes please!
It's been too long.
yeah these are fire.
These are actually really dope! They remind me of a low top version of the (awesome) Converse Weapon.
For sure. Total weapon vibes. Better sole
The DC Manteca is the best dunk replacement. Those Cons do look great though
It’s not bad! We carried those for a while and had very little luck with them. Skaters don’t seem to want them until they’re marked down
@@DavidBluetile Yeah I know the guy who owns the shop by me said the same thing about them not selling. I ride bmx I want to be upfront the only time I skate is to film. My other dunk replacement is Etnies Maranas with Michelin soles.
Skated some converses a while back and they were alright, this one looks pretty good tho… one thing that stuck out to me about the converses were that the insoles were really good. I still put them in the shoes I skate to this day, thinking of getting a pair of these tho 👍
I would say these are gonna be worth a shot
They give me a lot of new balance vibes, I’d love to see them in a all suede wheat color
oooooh do you have a crystal ball?
@@DavidBluetile all I had to hear🫡
toe box is super narrow so if you have wider feet you gotta try them on they fit true to size besides that. The sage is really the best colorway i hope they keep doing more white leather and one off colors.
It’s somewhat narrow but I didn’t feel any pinch at all
@@DavidBluetile Might be my socks to be honest wearing them rn so they'll probably break in by the end of the day.
That looks like the old Cons shoe that Felix Arguelles used to skate. Just less bulky.
like a weapon a lil bit.
Haha totally . Shades of the old Kenny Anderson tanks
So hyped for these!!! Another great vid brother!!
Thank you! Glad you’re hyped
I’m getting some vibes from the Weapon, Fast Break, Dunk, and Forum ‘84. Would love to see a suede pair. Gotta love the herringbone tread!
Yeah a full suede model would be sweet
I absolutely love these
Stoked!
These look so nice need a couple pairs.
im a beginner skater and want some skate shoes. i really like the look of these, do you think these are good for skating?
100% this a great shoe for skating. It’s similar to the fast break which has been my favorite lately
NO WAY YOU MAKE THESE VIDEOS IN THE SHOP😱
Yeah! What do you mean? It’s my office. That’s why you can hear all those loud jerks in the background taping boxes and screaming about basketball in half the videos
I like these a lot.
Good looking shoe. I don't skate lows but buy some just to look nice. Tyshawn lows are a good looking low and not all people like them but the Valley Caruma are great airport travel shoes.
Yeah I think these will skate similar to that fastbreak. Sometimes I feel like mids and highs are even less supportive. Especially if you don’t crank the laces down
I’ll wait on a different colorway, but looks like I found a replacement for my forums :)
Theyre comin.
Pairs lovely with champion crewnecks and Ben Davis pants
Oh word!
The dunk is only popular because of the artificial shortage..
they make more dunks than likely any skate shoe in the market. I bet one dunk release has more numbers than some skate shoe companies make of all styles for an entire season. still not enough pairs for the demand in the market place.
Yes !!!! I need a Cupsole and theses are sick !!!!
Agreeed
I imagine this is the closest I’ll get to the shape of the old converse weapons. Borrowed some design for Ollie protection from the old Chet Thomas globe models I see hmm 🤔
These are dope
For sure
Be honest.. are they really true to size? Cause.. Converse…
Haha I feel you. I want to say yes. I feel like they are. Feet are so different but I’d get an 11.5 in these which is my size and 11 in chucks. The fit is more similar to a fastbreak but maybe slightly more narrow.
They look kinda slim compared to a dunk but they do look pretty nice the black suede one you mentioned sounds even better
Thank you bro. I buying this shoe. From Turkey hi 👋
Thank you!! It’s a sick shoe! Stoked for Alexis
Very dope
Any word of different colorways dropping?
Yeah there are more colors coming but this is launch color. More colors in a month or two
@@DavidBluetile cool thanks
converse cupsole!
Yes!!! I love chucks but been loving thr fastbreaks too. This one will not disappoint
What about sizing? I've a US 12 for Dunk Low...could it be ok on these?
I think they’re pretty true to size. Maybe stick with your dunk size. They don’t run big like chucks in my opinion
@@DavidBluetile ok thank you very much. I asked because i've seen that the lengh in cm is shorter than dunks...
oh that's good to know. I didn't notice. I am pretty sure Irving is skating his TTS as well.
These look sick! Do you happen to know if they fit true to size or a little big like other cons?
True if you ask me
Bought these toebox is super narrow i got blisters on both my feet
oh damn! they run a little more narrow than fast breaks. did they break in ok? or you just can't even get that far?
@@DavidBluetile they broke in but still hurt my feet i might just end up selling them
@@tonycantskate damn that sucks. irving loves his. im preferring the fast break myself.
do they have tongue centering straps?
I dont think they do.
@@DavidBluetile sadface...... why do they do that to us...
So is Nike gonna sue Converse? 😆
Nike owns converse
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Indeed!
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Anyone else feel like the mockery that "dunk knock offs" get is totally unwarranted? God forbid I buy the exact same shape from another brand that I can locate and purchase whenever I want that skates identical. Who's really lame? Hypebeasts that pay out the ass for dunks that are hard to get your hands on. Imagine having to win a lottery to get the shoe you like to skate. If you don't, you can choose between a lower quality, ugly color way sb dunk for practically the same price as their premium limited dunks. Nike sucks.
I'm not sure the level of skating deserves a pro model.
Are you kidding? Alexis rips. Better than so many other pros that have shoes and boards.