Have had the shoes for a season and a half. Play two time a week 72 holes (4 round of 18). They have held up fairly well. They should last half a season more. Version 2 has address this with a harder compound for the a sole (they are trying to find the sweat spot for grip and durability). The fit is very comfortable… and waterproof. The sole flex and toe drag is next level. The best part of the company are Craig and Rosie… Rosie’s customer service is what you always hope for when you run into issues.. she has been very helpful when there was a mixup on my order. She would provide regular updates and very responsive to all my questions . I hope Craig and Rosie continues to be successful years to come.
I'm hoping in the next 5-10 years, companies start to develop a line of disc golf shoes or at least a line of hiking shoes with flexibility and lateral movements in mind. All the options we have now are pretty good, but things could be a lot better. Kudos to Idio for taking that leap for us. Can't wait to see a gen2 shoe in the coming years.
Have you checked out Hoka Arkalis? Or Mammut and Salewa? I've bought several Arkalis from Hoka and as of now, they are my shoe of choice for disc golf. The other two companies have a nice selection to choose from, but they're full on approach shoes and require some break in. I'm still checking out other models from these companies, but they are solid shoes. Five-Tens are great, but since Adidas bought them. It's hard to find them with their Stealth rubber and those soles are hands down the best I've ever had.
I talked Craig at OTB this weekend. He told me they were already in the works with different styles that way there's multiple options of disc golf shoes. Time is all we have now and let the technology catch up!
zero drop shoes are going to become the norm in disc golf. There is no need for an elevated heel. Does not mean there can't be cushioning (like those foot mittens Eagle wears), just means they are the same height/amount of cushion all the way from toe to heel. Just got the Altra Superiors and they are fantastic. Tried Adidas but mostly been a Salomon loyalist for years, not going back.
thin sounds like a plus to me! Took a while getting used to that with barefoot shoes but now I love it and normal shoes feel like I'm wearing a cast on my feet
I find delamination of the outer sole can be a big issue with a lot of 2-ply shoes. Went through 2 pair of running shoes because of that. Found my hiking shoes (topo athletic mt-2) worked great until they didn't. Crushed the cushioning and all the hills/hiking I was doing did a number on my knees and hips. I switched to straight up walking shoes like an elder fella, new balance 877 v1, is working well. Not the best for grip on loose dirt like the side of a creek but works well on the tee pad. Cushioned, flat bottoms and a uniform grip pattern that allows for better pivot of my planting foot which is a huge issue for me. Might be worth a shot for someone.
There aren't actually the first disc golf shoes.... Bite, keen, and latitude have all had a run at it. And the first two were actually great shoes. They were just ahead of their time. I'd love to see them try it again, as I had both the keens and the bites and had no complaints. Ask Uncle Ken, he wore the bites for years!!!!
As someone who has watched a lot of sneaker reviews, this was very well-executed. Definitely going to be hard to get breathability since it's waterproof, but maybe a lighter colorway that traps less heat would help. And as someone who doesn't have to worry about hiking here in Dallas, these might be a great option
My favorite shoes for disc golf are Barefoot shoes. I wear Xero shoes. Ive worn Terrex, Merrel, Keens, and suprisingly the barefoots have held up the longest. I think its due to the flexibility of the materials. I have a pair I've had for over a year playing at least 3x a week and they are still holding up great.
Great to see a company centered around disc golf! I'm actually in the market for a new pair of disc golf shoes and I think I might give them a try. I presently have two pairs that I chose from depending on weather conditions. Sucks that the trade off for waterproof is that your feet don't have the breathability. At the same time, dry feet out weight wet feet ESPECIALLY in cooler temperatures.
Jesse, THANK YOU… no one can tell you the best shoe is for you. Only you can determine what the best is FOR YOU. I like how you did your review evaluated the claims and whether or not they lived up to what the manufacturer claimed and if you thought they were worth a look. Well done video!!!
i've stripped the soles off two pairs of shoes so far (hiking shoe and sneaker), and my backup shoe (keen hiking sandal) is barely holding on by a thread; i haven't even been playing for a year. i'm curious enough to check these out, but hesitant to buy a dedicated disc golf shoe. would you wear these as a daily shoe, or at least as a hiking shoe, or save them strictly for the course?
I play in a pair of Merrell Alverstones. Very comfortable. 100% waterproof with Goretex lining. Breathable and not hot feeling even in south Louisiana summer while wearing Merino wool socks. Great grip and stability. And they were $4 cheaper than these.
This had me look at me climbing approach shoes and has me thinking. I would like to give these a try one day, but I might look and getting a different pair of approach shoes with a wide toe box.
I'm throwing in some Solomon GTX 4 something or other. They're ok, but don't feel nearly as good as those Altras. I want that comfort in a disc golf shoe
Must be nice, I've ordered mine so long ago I've went through 2 pairs of extra disc golf shoes waiting for them....... I hope they live up to the hype cause the wait was so so long!!!!!!!!
Those are cool 🤘, another shoe that's great for disc golf is the Adidas s2g mid high rain ready shoes they are for Ball golf and they are amazing waterproof up to your ankle tons of traction
been beating up my altras without that toe protection haha. hard to beat how comfy I feel in them but especially on courses with more mud/water these would be sweet
Didn't even start wearing them until spring and although they are a great design, the quality is extremely poor. They fall apart and the traction is completely worn out.
As soon as half a year or as far as two years we will see some adidas, puma, nike all coming up with something i can just feel it all because of this shoe lol
They still don't look like they offer enough lateral support, but I pronate when I walk. So I like a shoe with a stronger lateral support. Like Hoka Arkalis or hybrid approach climbing shoes. I couldn't imagine even trying to use my Lone Peaks for disc golf. I wish them luck and thanks for the review ✌
I've been debating on my next dg shoes, might have to give these a try. BTW were those trash panda socks? Sure did look like them lol. I know I like mine.
How about including a diagram of how they are constructed, what material, sewn or glued, and where they are made and by whom. Perform some sort of water tightness test. And what colors do they come in? Personally, I don't like black shoes. I know I know, "black" is the current fad but I've never been one to follow fads or trends. On a warm-hot day, in the high desert, black is absorbing heat not repelling it. I don't like hot feet. They tend to sweat. However on a cold winter day with 6-8" of snow, I hope that they don't leak.
2:15 In the close up it looked like you already had a hole/tear in the side where the shoe meets the sole. For only two months, that’s not a reliable purchase.
@@TrashPandaDiscGolf thanks Jesse! You the man, also appreciate the recs a while back on DGC in Colorado, played Beaver Ranch in Conifer (next level, so sick)
I think that the Idio shoes are a great jump off for people to make footwear designed for Disc Golf. I must say I do prefer Adidas Skychasers over any other shoe I have worm thus far. Not water proof but as far as comfort and price I think they check all the boxes(for me anyway). Idio is solid but for the price, there are a lot of options in the $120/$130 class of shoe. Look at what most of the pros wear. There is a reason most are wearing the same.. er... near same shoes.
I showed my old disc golf shoes (Altra's) while talking about how they weren't built for lateral motion in comparison, but my Syncrasy's haven't separated at all.
Why? The company will surely have received sample pairs from the manufacturer ahead of and even during the production run, so why not put them to good use? It's not like backers would be getting theirs any faster if they didn't hand out some of these review samples.
The shoe is a big piece of you know what after six months I had to re-glue the rubber toe, and after seven months, the whole soul fell off on the course they leak like a sieve worse you I ever had a big waste of money
I can't get get 6 months out of a disc golf shoe except for clunky ungraceful Keens. Let us know in 4 months, please. And shoes are expensive. A year would be nice.
I think you need to get some facts straight. Disc golf has seen and has had dedicated disc golf shoes in the past made by Keen. Idio has been lying about this fact from the beginning.
Have had the shoes for a season and a half. Play two time a week 72 holes (4 round of 18). They have held up fairly well. They should last half a season more. Version 2 has address this with a harder compound for the a sole (they are trying to find the sweat spot for grip and durability). The fit is very comfortable… and waterproof. The sole flex and toe drag is next level. The best part of the company are Craig and Rosie… Rosie’s customer service is what you always hope for when you run into issues.. she has been very helpful when there was a mixup on my order. She would provide regular updates and very responsive to all my questions . I hope Craig and Rosie continues to be successful years to come.
I'm hoping in the next 5-10 years, companies start to develop a line of disc golf shoes or at least a line of hiking shoes with flexibility and lateral movements in mind. All the options we have now are pretty good, but things could be a lot better. Kudos to Idio for taking that leap for us. Can't wait to see a gen2 shoe in the coming years.
Have you checked out Hoka Arkalis? Or Mammut and Salewa? I've bought several Arkalis from Hoka and as of now, they are my shoe of choice for disc golf. The other two companies have a nice selection to choose from, but they're full on approach shoes and require some break in. I'm still checking out other models from these companies, but they are solid shoes. Five-Tens are great, but since Adidas bought them. It's hard to find them with their Stealth rubber and those soles are hands down the best I've ever had.
Good to know I did back the kickstarter looking forward when mine finally arrive
I talked Craig at OTB this weekend. He told me they were already in the works with different styles that way there's multiple options of disc golf shoes. Time is all we have now and let the technology catch up!
The shoe looks sick! Thanks for breakin them down Jesse!
Yeah I need breathable if its not wet out. What are your favorite shoes to play in?
zero drop shoes are going to become the norm in disc golf. There is no need for an elevated heel. Does not mean there can't be cushioning (like those foot mittens Eagle wears), just means they are the same height/amount of cushion all the way from toe to heel. Just got the Altra Superiors and they are fantastic. Tried Adidas but mostly been a Salomon loyalist for years, not going back.
I rock the same shoe, it's wonderful.
Superiors are the best shoes for DG I've tried. I use the lone peak all weather for wet rounds.
@@MDKitchen23 I have
Oboz Sawtooth II Mid BDry hiking boots and a set of keens VENTURE WATERPROOF for the wet/winter mud
Whitin has some decent options on a budget.
I love my Xero’s.
Still waiting on mine. Supposedly we will see them in July. Thanks for a pro/con opinion. Appreciate all of your content. Thanks Jesse!
Thanks Kevin! Stoked to hear your thoughts on them 👍
I thought they were being delivered in May…where did you here July? I tried reaching out to them, got no response.
Still waiting on mine as well! Feels like all the media and players are getting them but we are still waiting!
@@danielheser5795 Exactly!
Also waiting on mine, looking forward to it.
thin sounds like a plus to me! Took a while getting used to that with barefoot shoes but now I love it and normal shoes feel like I'm wearing a cast on my feet
I find delamination of the outer sole can be a big issue with a lot of 2-ply shoes. Went through 2 pair of running shoes because of that. Found my hiking shoes (topo athletic mt-2) worked great until they didn't. Crushed the cushioning and all the hills/hiking I was doing did a number on my knees and hips. I switched to straight up walking shoes like an elder fella, new balance 877 v1, is working well. Not the best for grip on loose dirt like the side of a creek but works well on the tee pad. Cushioned, flat bottoms and a uniform grip pattern that allows for better pivot of my planting foot which is a huge issue for me. Might be worth a shot for someone.
There aren't actually the first disc golf shoes.... Bite, keen, and latitude have all had a run at it. And the first two were actually great shoes. They were just ahead of their time. I'd love to see them try it again, as I had both the keens and the bites and had no complaints. Ask Uncle Ken, he wore the bites for years!!!!
Super helpful. I will look out for the next generations of this. Breathability is a huge factor for me.
As someone who has watched a lot of sneaker reviews, this was very well-executed. Definitely going to be hard to get breathability since it's waterproof, but maybe a lighter colorway that traps less heat would help. And as someone who doesn't have to worry about hiking here in Dallas, these might be a great option
Thanks Jimmie!
Give it 5 months on any product first
My favorite shoes for disc golf are Barefoot shoes. I wear Xero shoes. Ive worn Terrex, Merrel, Keens, and suprisingly the barefoots have held up the longest. I think its due to the flexibility of the materials. I have a pair I've had for over a year playing at least 3x a week and they are still holding up great.
Xero shoes are great! I use them too!
I love my Merrel trail gloves for disc golf. Just wish they offered a waterproof version.
That's good to hear, Im looking to get a pair too.
Nice shoes. Can you please raise the f stop on your camera though so everything isn't blurry? Thanks.
Great to see a company centered around disc golf! I'm actually in the market for a new pair of disc golf shoes and I think I might give them a try. I presently have two pairs that I chose from depending on weather conditions. Sucks that the trade off for waterproof is that your feet don't have the breathability. At the same time, dry feet out weight wet feet ESPECIALLY in cooler temperatures.
always great content, solid review.
Jesse, THANK YOU… no one can tell you the best shoe is for you. Only you can determine what the best is FOR YOU.
I like how you did your review evaluated the claims and whether or not they lived up to what the manufacturer claimed and if you thought they were worth a look.
Well done video!!!
Thanks Joel!
i've stripped the soles off two pairs of shoes so far (hiking shoe and sneaker), and my backup shoe (keen hiking sandal) is barely holding on by a thread; i haven't even been playing for a year. i'm curious enough to check these out, but hesitant to buy a dedicated disc golf shoe. would you wear these as a daily shoe, or at least as a hiking shoe, or save them strictly for the course?
Great question Ian! Personally I’d reserve them for the course to keep their life for disc golf as long as possible 👍
I play in a pair of Merrell Alverstones. Very comfortable. 100% waterproof with Goretex lining. Breathable and not hot feeling even in south Louisiana summer while wearing Merino wool socks. Great grip and stability. And they were $4 cheaper than these.
Merrel are the bomb
This had me look at me climbing approach shoes and has me thinking. I would like to give these a try one day, but I might look and getting a different pair of approach shoes with a wide toe box.
They definitely have that approach feel, but personally I think they provide more comfort 👍
As a super toe dragger and also I need ankle support the Keen Nxis are amazing
Mine are on order can’t wait to give them a go...
I'm throwing in some Solomon GTX 4 something or other. They're ok, but don't feel nearly as good as those Altras. I want that comfort in a disc golf shoe
Do they make them in 16s?
Must be nice, I've ordered mine so long ago I've went through 2 pairs of extra disc golf shoes waiting for them....... I hope they live up to the hype cause the wait was so so long!!!!!!!!
Those are cool 🤘, another shoe that's great for disc golf is the Adidas s2g mid high rain ready shoes they are for Ball golf and they are amazing waterproof up to your ankle tons of traction
I love my Idio’s!!! Right out of the box great fit!
Yeah right out the box looks great. Give them 6 months
Give it a month…junk
been beating up my altras without that toe protection haha. hard to beat how comfy I feel in them but especially on courses with more mud/water these would be sweet
are the Idios zero drop?
Jesse, will you be continuing to wear these while you play going forward? or are you going to revert back to another shoe?
I typically rotate between multiple shoes simultaneously and will probably continue to, but these will definitely stay in the rotation!
I've been using vivobarefoot for disc golf, theyre just perfect for this sport
I ordered a pair a few months ago even though they said they were backordered until October. So hoping they come in about a month.
Didn't even start wearing them until spring and although they are a great design, the quality is extremely poor. They fall apart and the traction is completely worn out.
Bro, what pants do you play in?
As soon as half a year or as far as two years we will see some adidas, puma, nike all coming up with something i can just feel it all because of this shoe lol
I use josh kalis dc winterized mid tops. Theyre like a mid top skate shoe/hiking boot
Would be nice to have the toe drag protection because apparently i drag my toe a bunch on forehand
They still don't look like they offer enough lateral support, but I pronate when I walk. So I like a shoe with a stronger lateral support. Like Hoka Arkalis or hybrid approach climbing shoes.
I couldn't imagine even trying to use my Lone Peaks for disc golf. I wish them luck and thanks for the review ✌
I've been debating on my next dg shoes, might have to give these a try. BTW were those trash panda socks? Sure did look like them lol. I know I like mine.
You know it 😏
Really would love to try these, but the delay in shipping until Oct is really a bummer. Need new shoes too 😞
They're not worth it anyway. The soles on mine wore out in a month and the company did nothing to rectify it. Wasted $150.
When did Mac Demarco start doing this?
How about including a diagram of how they are constructed, what material, sewn or glued, and where they are made and by whom.
Perform some sort of water tightness test.
And what colors do they come in?
Personally, I don't like black shoes. I know I know, "black" is the current fad but I've never been one to follow fads or trends.
On a warm-hot day, in the high desert, black is absorbing heat not repelling it. I don't like hot feet. They tend to sweat.
However on a cold winter day with 6-8" of snow, I hope that they don't leak.
Great feedback! Thanks Dave 👍
Just bought a pair a couple days ago will respond after some rounds.
the nubs on the bottom have not held up. they are getting very worn off and almost slick sometimes. and i have not worn them more than 80 rounds.
It was only a matter of time.. time to drop my money on more disc golf shit I don't need
This guy was made for UA-cam great video
I ordered mine today.
I have running off road shoes and rhey sre rhe best of all ibtested. Squirt waterproofing and they last for a long time.. and better crushing.
(At the end) Expo park?
Yessir!
Uhmmmm.... those are almost exactly like my first pair of KEENs... which aren't made anymore.... so I'm gonna definitely check em out
2:15
In the close up it looked like you already had a hole/tear in the side where the shoe meets the sole. For only two months, that’s not a reliable purchase.
Those are actually my old shoes to show a comparison of how they didn’t hold up as well as the idio’s have. Still no holes on the Syncrasy’s 👌
So glad the drought is over! Also who won the dye tournament?? (dont have instagram..)
Yeah buddy! Even without an account, you can click on our highlights and see here: instagram.com/trashpandadiscgolf/ 👌
@@TrashPandaDiscGolf thanks Jesse! You the man, also appreciate the recs a while back on DGC in Colorado, played Beaver Ranch in Conifer (next level, so sick)
I think that the Idio shoes are a great jump off for people to make footwear designed for Disc Golf. I must say I do prefer Adidas Skychasers over any other shoe I have worm thus far. Not water proof but as far as comfort and price I think they check all the boxes(for me anyway). Idio is solid but for the price, there are a lot of options in the $120/$130 class of shoe. Look at what most of the pros wear. There is a reason most are wearing the same.. er... near same shoes.
I appreciate the thought in your comment, Brandon!
Idio is going to change the game!
Your close up of the shoes showed separation of the sidewall from the sole..you didn't discuss that. I find that concerning for only 2 months of use.
I showed my old disc golf shoes (Altra's) while talking about how they weren't built for lateral motion in comparison, but my Syncrasy's haven't separated at all.
@@TrashPandaDiscGolf upon further review I see that the logo is clearly visible and that I am an idiot. Thanks for the reply. I have a pair on order!
I have been waiting for a restock from this company for 6 weeks.
I order and paid 2 months ago and still nothing
Just wish the ones I ordered forever ago would get here.
Wild how they take 6 months to receive after purchasing them
Vivo supremacy
Barefoot life is disc life
I just wish they weren't so freaken expensive, even for the Re-Vivo ones 😭😭😭
Traction wore out in a month. Now they are too slippery to walk and useless. Company response was basically, “You’re a liar and thanks for your $150.”
woah i clicked on this vid cuz I thought lakai made a disc golf shoe. How tf are they not getting sued over that logo?
The tread needs stronger plastic or rubber
as long as they actually waterproof
They look like rock climbing approach shoes
Shipping in October 😐
I am honestly not excited the fact that the people who paid still don’t have the shoes but the influencers have them. Honestly annoying
Why? The company will surely have received sample pairs from the manufacturer ahead of and even during the production run, so why not put them to good use? It's not like backers would be getting theirs any faster if they didn't hand out some of these review samples.
I can totally see where you’re coming from.. Michael Holt addressed this in his video really well 👍
Keens. Keens are the best disc golf shoe.
i just wear some crap pair of sneakers. Maybe that's why I'm not a pro?
whatarthooosee!
The shoe is a big piece of you know what after six months I had to re-glue the rubber toe, and after seven months, the whole soul fell off on the course they leak like a sieve worse you I ever had a big waste of money
They need huge improvemen. I hopebtheyvchsnge a lot. They do have many chsnges aside drom color.
I can't get get 6 months out of a disc golf shoe except for clunky ungraceful Keens. Let us know in 4 months, please. And shoes are expensive. A year would be nice.
To bad they’re super back ordered. Had a pair ordered since last year. Haven’t heard a word. Boo.
Xero trail runners.
I read idiot instead of idio
too small though
I think you need to get some facts straight. Disc golf has seen and has had dedicated disc golf shoes in the past made by Keen. Idio has been lying about this fact from the beginning.
Thanks for the info Matthew! I was aware of Latitude 64's licensed shoe from Adidas, but actually hadn't ever come across the Keens.. Good to know!
No, shoes are not just like putters. A review without the recommendation is useless.
Looks like altra logo...
Good eye! That’s when I was comparing them to my previous shoes 👍