I'm going to give you young guys the secret to making shoes last. Lets say you have a dunk or és eccel with the toe cap. Skate the shoe once or twice depending on how many flip tricks you do and kind of break the shoe in. As soon as the stitching rips on the toecap or ollie area, get a razor and CUT All the rest of the stitching in the area you skate basically the whole toe cap. Then put shoegoo behind the panel and glue the toe cap back on. If the shoe is broken in and you even put your foot in the shoe when pressing it on it will be perfectly molded to your foot and how your kickflip toe is. I feel like the flick is more consistent and the shoe will last way longer cause it isn't just peeling apart
Great video! I’ve tried most of the skate brands out there. But for the most part it’s Nike, because of how durable Nike SBs are. Especially Blazers & Dunks. I’m still skating my wheat dunks since February 😂
Shoes in the UK are so expensive. However, there’s a popular second hand clothing app that has lots of Vans skate shoes being sold by non-skaters. The shoes are generally in great condition, sometimes only worn a few times. Many listings are selling for 1/3 the original price. I always give low ball offers and have managed to get some great deals. I haven’t had much luck with other brands. Vans seem to be the most popular for non-skaters. The chequered flag makes it easier to spot the skate versions of the shoes too.
It’s tougher to do it you aren’t old like me but I always use shoe goo on my dominant foot prior to skating, then tear it off after the session. Reapply and repeat prior to the next one and the outside of your shoes will hold up longer than the padding in the sole. This way your shoes aren’t completely destroyed before they actually wear out.
Nice video, I'm almost always at the other Richmond skate park. The Superstar ADVs are durable as fk with the best flick I've found in a while, though I don't find them very comfortable. Managed to find them on sale for 40% off when they were already marked down (was the last pair the store had), so it was a huge steal. I'm like you - I never buy shoes full price, and just get them where I can for cheap when I can - so I'd love another pair! Great skating, man... hope to see ya around! 🤟
If you use shoe goo make sure you put the tube in a ziplock bag after opening it. The caps suck and aren’t airtight. The tube gets too dried out after a while
What are the best skateboard shoes for you ?
Lakai have always held up the best for me everything about them is amazing
I'm going to give you young guys the secret to making shoes last. Lets say you have a dunk or és eccel with the toe cap. Skate the shoe once or twice depending on how many flip tricks you do and kind of break the shoe in. As soon as the stitching rips on the toecap or ollie area, get a razor and CUT All the rest of the stitching in the area you skate basically the whole toe cap. Then put shoegoo behind the panel and glue the toe cap back on. If the shoe is broken in and you even put your foot in the shoe when pressing it on it will be perfectly molded to your foot and how your kickflip toe is. I feel like the flick is more consistent and the shoe will last way longer cause it isn't just peeling apart
very helpful tip thank you !
ayee that's the Ben D park
Great video! I’ve tried most of the skate brands out there. But for the most part it’s Nike, because of how durable Nike SBs are. Especially Blazers & Dunks. I’m still skating my wheat dunks since February 😂
Shoes in the UK are so expensive. However, there’s a popular second hand clothing app that has lots of Vans skate shoes being sold by non-skaters. The shoes are generally in great condition, sometimes only worn a few times.
Many listings are selling for 1/3 the original price. I always give low ball offers and have managed to get some great deals.
I haven’t had much luck with other brands. Vans seem to be the most popular for non-skaters. The chequered flag makes it easier to spot the skate versions of the shoes too.
facts! thats sort of recent addition to vans shoes. Thanks for your insight too
Last resort ab works the best for me . Simple looking shoes made by skaters for skaters !
It’s tougher to do it you aren’t old like me but I always use shoe goo on my dominant foot prior to skating, then tear it off after the session. Reapply and repeat prior to the next one and the outside of your shoes will hold up longer than the padding in the sole. This way your shoes aren’t completely destroyed before they actually wear out.
thank you !
Nice video, I'm almost always at the other Richmond skate park. The Superstar ADVs are durable as fk with the best flick I've found in a while, though I don't find them very comfortable. Managed to find them on sale for 40% off when they were already marked down (was the last pair the store had), so it was a huge steal. I'm like you - I never buy shoes full price, and just get them where I can for cheap when I can - so I'd love another pair! Great skating, man... hope to see ya around! 🤟
I like those chance opportunities !
If you use shoe goo make sure you put the tube in a ziplock bag after opening it. The caps suck and aren’t airtight. The tube gets too dried out after a while
true !! that's a headache
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I recommend the all the asics skate shoes
Sick vid
Nike SB GT low for life
Ben Degros skated there
he's the best to do it !
i love my lakais
I wear vans slip ons for me every day shoe and they are very humane to my feet
I am also a fan !
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