Etnies Finally Responded to My Video.....
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- Опубліковано 27 вер 2024
- A little update after my last Etnies video plus a whole lot of skating.
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Did you get distracted filming this video? It ends up being about miniramp skating and your new board setup. Did Etnies actually say anything or just send product?
😂 you’re observant. They said they appreciate the feedback and that they are on the same page with a lot of it but it takes a long time for a big company to change course.
@@bendegros thanks for the reply. Love your content 🙏
Hey Ben,
I am a local skater. Where are these skate parks/spots?
Its been more than a minute since I was a regular skater. 42 now. Just re-learned kickflip, healflip, the 360 flip is a work in progress.
Those trasitions are looking pretty tasty.
Flat ground with tired Dad legs is limiting.
Yeah I didn't know what happened lol.
Couldn’t have happened to a more deserving guy. Its a great way to encourage you to keep giving your honest thoughts, which we all appreciate and you’ve earned your trusted position in the community after all this time
Congrats Ben! Kudos to Etnies for listening. Tells a lot about the company.
As skateboarders, we should keep SoleTech alive lots of nostalgia for the brands with us old heads.
man You gotta respect etnies for taking constructive critisizm and still blessing you with a giant box of product after you talked s*** on them for a half hour. LOL (agreed with all you said) now all i need is a better trick tip from u on how to do slide tail slides!!! much luv ben haha
Through the lines he was very positive on them though.
That’s awesome when companies take the time to respond and even send a hook up!
I think they are taking example on last resort, which are very receptive to feedback, if not, fully built on feedback.
Nowadays, in our new-capitastic world, customer feedback is the only thing that matters !!
And it's great. The consumers builds the product.
Last Resort are so nice to deal with. I had a problem with the foxing tape on some shoes and they sent out another pair no questions. I sent them a message with a picture of the issue and they got back to me same day, didn’t ask me to return the ones I had. Literally the next day I had my replacement pair. Have to love it
Great content! We need a nine club episode with Ben Degros❤
I agree, he has shared in deep thoughts about skateboarding. Heck only the stuff about truck geometry related to board shape is worth gold.
Not to throw shade on anyone but fashion is not my thing when talking about skateboarding and you can watch the 9 club episode with skate moss.
Better a Bunt one, 9C is wack
AGREED! NINE CLUB LESHGOOOO!!!
This!
yo youre such an inspiration dude, youre the prime example of what not giving up on youtube can do. I see so many channels go hard for a couple years posting then stop when the traffics slow but youve overcome that a few times and some how are bigger than ever! Your contributions arent unnoticed man! You can honestly keep up with the best of them on flat and a ledge id love to see you get called up for batb influencers if they ever did it again. Congrats on all the recognition this last 2 years man and congrats on 100k
Thank you ❤️
Ben speaks.. the industry listens.
Ben needs to speak on behalf of us to all the big names In our industry.
@@eatassonthefirstdateBen for skate president.
@@benjamind4574Ben, president of the United Skates.
@@boogie.. Wouldn’t complain about that either.
Ben for Supreme Leader of the International Drywallers Union.
Maranas are amazing. I grew up skating them. They are good for anything. They don't feel bulky despite what most people think. You can skate low impact stuff with good enough board feel. Some thin flimzy shoes hurt my feet even after one day of low impact skating and the next day my feet are messed up. With these my feet never get hurt.
No need to talk about big impact stuff. The insole + outsole foam combo is amazing. The upper lasts long too. I prefer the joslin version for having no rubber on the outside. It has rubber on the inside for when you wear through the sueuede.
Im trying to decide between the Joslin and Marana and im leaning towards the Joslin.
you’re giving them a really valuable review. They can legitimately improve upon their models with the way you address every aspect of the shoes.
Super cool man!
The coolest part is that ben is gonna give away that one pair to a homie in the area. Real comrade sharing the wealth ❤
In my experience, the Marana will stretch.. I walk them in for like 2 weeks and they are perfect.
The way ben was coming in on the axle stall revert,i was suprised he didnt slam earlier..it looked like it hurt!..@ first.."feels like it serves you right is so true..never looked at it that way..thanks ben!
Buy you a pair of "shoe stretchers" Ben. I've got some. Perfect for helping to break shoes in faster and for those ones that are just a tad too tight like it sounds like some of yours are 👍
PS- saw a 10 year old doing back tails and kickflip indys on the 10ft deep end of the bowl the other day 🤯 blew my mind
I get the same issue with Skate Pro versions of Vans that have the "Duracap" rubber toe. They last longer and all that, but if they don't fit right, and they're a bit snug, they won't stretch at all.
I think Etnies should also let their designer throw a wildcard here and there, it’s been a while I feel like since a current-modern design has been the cool thing around and since the really big boys are playing it safe maybe Etnies might be in a good enough position to where they can shake things up a little …
PPS- the random bandaid!!! 🤣💕👍
I love the Maranas Michelin, durable, protect my feet and I still have good board feel.
That nollie inward heel at 28:40! Nice pop dude!
Nice one, Etnies!! Definitely hooked up the right guy :)
That Degros court park is looking mighty nice Ben. And you still have some expansion space. Glad the knee is getting better.
Hilarious
I’ve been building my house watching you never realizing you were one of my childhood skate heroes
Ben and Ted 🙌
Right on!!! Stoked they hit you up and responded so quickly
Rad company
Those yellow and white shoes that you were skating are so freaking gorgeous.
Sole Tech needs Dad on the product test team. Thanks Dad❤
Son :)
@@bendegros ❤️
I'm rocking a pair of kingpins thanks to you Ben. I'm loving them.
Woah! Ben's officially sponsored by Etnies. Now we just need that welcome to the team street part 😉🥳
Getting shoes as a person who makes youtube videos is not the same as being sponsored.
@bendegros I know man just kidding around. Sorry I thought the wink would give that away haha. Stoked for you getting hooked up them shoes. Enjoy! 🫡
Your nollie inward heels are dope
Just got a flashback to you painting a ceiling with a sore back. Said "Ow" so many times in that video
It looks like unintended sponsored video but I like Sole technology brands anyway. They are truly core skateboarding company that gave a lot to skateboarders and skateboarding history.
I'm curious if you can review their Sal Barbier 23 from 90's 😅
I would if I could
The Etnies Hook-ups shoes were my favorite
I sent your video to Don the day you posted it. haha
brown/gum doesn't necessarily make me think of Tom Penny but it definitely makes me think of Sole Tech. They do it best.
Hey Ben. I’ve been skating the Marana for years. When you first buy them they fita bit tight like you say… but… I wear them for a few weeks without skating them. This loosens them up a bit and then they are perfect. Maybe give that a try before you write them off?
One thing I do now to break in my shoes is actually stick them in the microwave for 30 sec, take out and flex around a bit and put back in for another 30 sec then put on , lace up and skate! I know it sounds crazy but actually learned it from P-Rod over on his channel! It def helps to stretch them out and mold perfectly to your feet.
I had noticed the etnies' in the last video. This explains how and why.
Marana is my first Etnies shoe ever and I love them.
just ordered a pair of Etnies last night after skating nothing but vans for 10 years. i decided to try something new and ordered a pair of Fps and unfortunately they are to big. so i was on the hunt for some new skate shoes and i got a sick deal on some Joslin X Bones
the purple mc rap highs with michelin sole look sick, even with the 93
Hyped I was part of the last videos comment section lol I'm wearing some Marana's rn!
6:33 whenre we getting a slappy front crook tutorial! i got bs but fs is eluding me
Man I saw the joslin 2's the other day they look so good, so sick with the velcro.
Congratulations Ben!
I was like “i gotta skate mini ramp right now” but then you slammed right after, i was like “ok, flatground session”😂
We need some Kingpin clips! 😍
I’m looking forward to the Degros x Rap Collab 😁
The side of the ramp you don't like is heavily shaded by trees.
Coming into or out of shaded areas is huge in ball sports like baseball especially. So that totally makes sense.
It messes with your vision.
Even when it’s in the sun I still land less on that side.
Omg im waiting for my marana to arrive. Glad you liked it more than the joslins! You got me more excited.
You and I must have the same exact size feet, the Etnies Marana’s didn’t work for me because 10.5 was too small and 11 was too big, same thing with the eS Penny 2’s sadly. The eS Swift 1.5’s feel great size 10.5 and so do pretty much all vans shoes, except for the Wayvees for some odd reason. The Zhaba’s feel awesome btw size 10.5, highly recommend. 🤙🏻
Cool. Very cool. Especially the mini ramp stuff.
Living the skate dream❤
The slam! I went “ oooooooh “ 🤣
Brown and gum is the best color way
I used to use a hair drier to heat up the rubber toe cap on Maranas and push against it for 5 to 10 minutes with my feet to get them to adapt to my foot shape.
Hello Ben nice video, man so cool you got an answer from etnies.
I'm waiting for your review on the new Aasics SB shoes, they just entered the skate industry.
i had 2 pairs of the og mc rap in the jordan colorway, red/blk/wht leather, they were one of my all-time favorite skate shoes. i got them on clearance for like $30-$35 back then(mid-late '90s). i kinda thought they looked goofy, like clown shoes, but they grew on me. it's usually the loud/goofy colorways that go on sale for cheap, and i don't care bc they gonna get shredded anyway. i did get compliments on them though, or people thought they were jordans. the leather was so much more durable than the suede ones and the suede ones weren't even bad.
Great hearing that feedback about the shoes!
3:27 that's "I work in construction" shoes. LoL
I personally think axle/50-50 to fakie is easier coming in off the back truck like a pivot, less risk for hanging up on the front. To each their own!
I'd love to get your input on the eS swift 1.5s. That's what I've been skating in and they're my favorite cupsole right now.
They look like a great shoe. I would try them.
I think Etnies with Michelin outsoles are more durable. The Swift have a bit wider toebox. If you're between sizes with éS and Etnies, the Swift might be for you.
Now all I need is for my local shops to restock on Etnies. Been wanting to try them for quite a while now.
I have the exact same shoe size.... It's so hard to buy without trying first. I'd love those shoes, but I live in NC. BUMMER
Ben, have you tried Etnies' Veer? Pretty classic, no rubber toe cap, similar to the Rap but without the 93 on there.
Hi Ben, does the MC RAP LO have tongue straps? Can’t find any info anywhere.
not gonna lie these shoes are kinda fire , I pray for the day that DVS makes a solid comeback
They responded to one of my comments on that last video 😅 I'm still waiting on my MC Wrap Hi's, really hoping that they work out for me ... specifically because I got my local to order two pairs for me. Still rocking Joslins or Maranas for my dailies, depending on what's in stock in my size when I go in.
Oh I hate that red/white/blue colorway though 🤣 I got the plain black and white
custom old school etnies logo was very punk rock
I accidentally played this video with headphones at full volume
I'm a 10, I live in NS but ill pay shipping 😁
I wanted to buy the Tan Marana but they didn't have them in my size when I looked the other day. I think I'm going to try some windrow's.
I recently got a pair of Maranas and had to get them a full size bigger.
ben is like the bob ross of skateboarding
This is dope man🙌
Man I haven't skated Etnies since I was a kid, maybe I'll pick up a pair. I mean inherintly I did kind of because I rode the Emerica Reynolds line for like 7 years straight lol.
Hey Ben, how do the mc rap models run size wise, I been skating the maranas in 9.5 but I'm a true 9
Pivot to fakie like blunt to fakies absolutely terrify me even now 30 years later.
I’m gonna buy a pair a etnies for my next shoe. For no other reason then they are backing you.
Yes I had the vulcanized maranas and they were hell to break in. They are way too narrow at the toe
Etnies gang (Joslins)! If only it was as easy to choose your board setup.
Do you have a tennis court for a back yard?
I thought it was DIG sand. Eh well. I just don't dig the way etnies look. No pun intended. Hopefully you don't skate nothing but etnies forever now. Either way I love watching you skate and I'm forever jealous of that spot you got going on. My brother gave me a complete of that deck. When he died from an overdose I refused to go back to that house. I realized shortly after id forgotten them and the place had already been ransacked. Took the board and probably ten to fifteen different adidas skate shoes that were perfect
Just getting back to skating after a meniscus injury. Hearing you talking about being scared of a trick, i feel the exact same. Hurt myself during ramp skating aswell, just doing simple stuff in ramps now feels suuuper scary. Any advice on getting over that fear factor that ive built up? Also did you have long term issues with pop after your injury? does it still hurt in the knee after longer sessions?
did you ever get rid of the shoes? I'm 10 3/8 so I can fit in shoes that run small, I'm always willing to pay for shipping and stuff. shoes be crazy expensive these days p.s love the content bro
Standby for Ben's upcoming videos shit posting Carhartt, Venture, Spitfire, Bones Swiss, and Milwaukee.
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Looking fresh brother
Much love for the brown E!
daddy ben global skate ambassador
It's probably wishful thinking but it would be awesome if Etnies took your advice on the old logo with the star. That logo would be so dope on the Raps (and other Etnies models but let's not be too greedy)
They can’t. Converse said no star for you.
Nellie flip nose slide?? I bet that feels like a million sheckles lol
love the kingpins have had a bunch
Venture low wheel bite is real 😂.. land bolts or else 😅
i have 56mm wheels on mine, 1/8" risers, hard bushings and i have no issues. i'm 6'3 240
@@diplenski I guess it depends on trick selection.. but I rock the stock bushings and 52mm wheels with no riser pads and wheel bite is real and I'm 6'2 180.. or maybe you just land bolts
@@maga_skater4207 i mean i try to land bolts. they are stock grindking bushings probably 15-20 years old, they are harder/firmer than black(hard) indy bushings. trucks are a solid med-tight, but not cranked down or anything. wheels might rub sometimes, but would never stop or throw me or even be noticeable. wheels are prob worn to 54ish. i HATE wheelbite
Damn you don’t know how much you miss something, until you don’t see it very often.
I love the way the Maranas look but I’ve tried to break them in and they just kill my left foot.. very uncomfortable….
i wear es, osiris and DVS, but etnies do make quality shoes. i used to wear etnies alot as a teenager though
I only have budget for big 5 Etnies, which are still very good xD they actually have a leather one called escape or something the look nice
Update, I ordered etnies from their website, those are made in Vietnam and feel way much nicer than the china made Big 5 ones, I'm officially addicted to Etnies, my favorite so far are the barge LS all black and fader all black, but o also bought chocolate brown king pin and black faze, ( I'm not a slim shoe guy except for the barge LS)
congrats Ben!!
are the wraps and the senix the same shoe?
No. Similar but different.
"Just one more trick!" 😊😊😅
I got the black and gold Maranas they are dope ^,^y
The only shoe that i can run size half up is Lakai, bc i dont feel comfy when they dont snug perfectly, epecially looking down and see your feet too long