ADIDAS FORUM MID SHOE REVIEW & WEAR TEST

[@thesuperstomper4776]

That intro song for the shoe brings back memories.

[@Dantega415]

MANNNNNN good ol times hearing it

[@blokman7151]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6rSdYBnr7aFpMU here's the link

[@biter793]

BROOOOO LITERALLY WTFF

[@devourpower]

proud of you for making the decision to do youtube on the side, whatever is best for your mental health. much love

[@christianflores]

Thanks dose. 💕👊

[@StayPLUTO]

I skated the najara colorway (which is actually the ADV model, you’re skating the regular forum) and I gotta say it was by far my favorite shoe, they need to restock the actual forum 84 ADV.

[@brklynkidd667]

bro they like all $200+

[@jay___don]

@@brklynkidd667 they are like 100 now if you are still interested to cop

[@Noastamper]

Got the colorway you’re talking about for 60$

[@Noastamper]

it is the first shoe that truly lacks broad feel because the midsole is so thick. but on the upside it is also the first shoe that is truly soft and comfortable. it feels like walking on a cloud

[@Perryprime1999]

YOOOO THE OG SONGGGGG. KEEP THIS AS YOUR INTRO P L E A S E

[@christianflores]

Hahaha yeeeeeee.

[@tkangwei]

To the

[@danielg9258]

I have the lows and love them so much. I do have board feel, although less then what I normally skate I still do think they are great shoes

[@runework.]

i remember watching this before buying them and thought I would never skate in my life, here I am 2.5 months later with both the shoes and the skateboard checking if they’re good for skating and not just for style :D

[@reno_2200]

1) it's good to hear you're moving to a healthier work/life balance. Videos will come more easily and be better the more you're enjoying making them. Look after yourself! 2) Nike SB Force 58 - they seem to have the Nyjah-style slippy soles that I have got used to, but are quite a bit cheaper and have a more traditional sneaker look. I'm not sure if they'd be great or just meh and would appreciate *an expert opinion*

[@christianflores]

Thanks man! And yeah maybe. I’ll check them out.

[@cyberinsurgent9910]

They do NOT last long for shit LOL. Maybe with some shoo goo, or better yet Shoe drops you can extend the life, but after like 40 kickflips (which I guess varies a lot depending on how one skates) the lace bed system was starting to peel up. 🥴🥴 What's hype about them tho is they do break in super easy, but don't necessarily have that cupsole feel if that's something you look forward too. I really liked how they skate but for the price they are...Man

[@reno_2200]

@@cyberinsurgent9910 good to know, thanks! I definitely like a cupsole and I'm overweight so I tend to put my shoes through more pressure in general.

[@tompkinssquaretrackclub]

the netting is the dellinger web - an old idea adidas had from the 80's that a mesh wrap on foam could "control" which direction forces go through the foam

[@christianflores]

Hm. Well it’s definitely taking all the impact.

[@pitujet68]

I bought these magnificent basketball shoes on the early '87;they lasted me the ass (meybe about twenty years...!),and now that I'm 54,my kids gave them to me again in my birthday....the closest to time travelling...!practically never was SO happy and so fund of any of my lifelong shoes...and I recently discovered a 3D file for not to be everytime zipping up and down that velcro stripe...You must believe that I did mostly everything in those shoes (except flying on a balloon or selling umbrellas,as we say in my country ;-) )...say no more;if you are looking for a nice and good-looking basketball shoes that shall be ok for any task you give'em,those are a great choice for you .Greetings from Palafolls,Catalunya!!*!!

[@deomardimaculangan5593]

Wait, these are basketball shoes right? Why use it for skating?

[@dociebiemowie915]

these shoes look absolutely 80s and absolutely badass. Awesome retro sneaker.

[@saxtonpress6530]

80’s basketball staple shoe, one of my favorites for sure

[@cameron3550]

LOVE the FRESH FEELING of this video! Keep it up champ :)

[@2mfnokin]

There's some differences with each different Forum model (without doxxing myself, I work for a shoe store that sells all these different versions Forum Mids and Lows are the basic shoe, just essentially used to look good or as a chill shoe, these versions have a removable strap (that doesn't do much tbh) The actual '84 (both the high and low) use better materials and are built more to the original 1984 specification (for example more, more padding on the upper, strap is not removable without cutting it) And the ADV is the same as the '84 Low, with a skate insole, slightly thicker midsole/outsole, and centering straps for the tongue. The Najera ADV Mid is essentially the same as the low with a mid-top upper. If you ever do another review of these, review the 84 ADV's

[@2mfnokin]

(I forgot to add this) in regards to the function of the mid-strap, it was meant as something to reinforce the weakest part of your foot and ankle. It's been a core part of the Forum since the shoe's initial release and people usually didn't keep the straps back then since they were cumbersome and a pain to get off normally.

[@jtmcelroy6412]

I wish you could’ve got your hands on the Diego Najera version. I have those and have been skating a Forum Low ADV for almost 8 weeks now and they’re still holding up! P.S. The style of these are sick especially if you’re a skater with baggier pants🔥

[@christianflores]

Dude me tooooo.

[@frenchgoldenboyfan]

I will stay with my Adidas Busenitz cupsole forever.. Nothing beats these shoes : comfort, boardfeel, durability and style ! Won't change soon for sure.

[@christianflores]

Yeah them are goooood.

[@johnpena9165]

Another way to fix stiffness in leather basketball shoes is to run them through the wash cycle a couple of time and it actually breaks them in making them soft and flexible .

[@ivannunez9222]

Do the new Globe Gillettes! Bring the low key brands up man that skaters need to recognize.

[@etagged]

how long do you have to microwave them for?

[@bassmaster1719]

Good to have you back my friend!

[@kirillkolesnikov566]

I have a love/hate relationship with this shoe after a few solid sessions. Yes, in order for them to feel nice you need to microwave them, also remove the glued on insole and replace it with something super thin. You DON’T need footprint insoles with these you never gonna hurt your feet. Shoelaces don’t rip. They would be my fav shoe probably if not for the flick. I just can’t get used to it, it’s anemic. The sole itself is pretty grippy though. I lost consistency in my kickflips and had to adjust my feet positioning. At the same time i think it’s impossible to roll your ankle in them and the cushioning and support they provide is above any skate shoe. They feel a bit narrow until you microwave them. They are also surprisingly a pretty lightweight shoe. I wonder how they compare with dunk high and the ADV forum version, I never tried those.

[@KharonYT]

There's nothing better than a shoe with 0 board feel and a thick insole. Like it's hard at first but once you break them in it just protects your foot like crazy

[@kirillkolesnikov566]

@@KharonYT yeah but unfortunately the grip and flick were a dealbreaker for me. Sb dunk high are perfect for me btw, and so are jordans.

[@ForeverElwin]

Hey wish the best for you Christian! Hope all is well with your transition away from KZbin! Glad you’re keeping your mental health a top priority!

[@drewbliss3044]

Best reviews on KZbin! You should do a review on the Nike sb force 58

[@johnautry2711]

I love your show reviews, keep it up 🔥🔥🔥

[@christianflores]

I think I will.

[@Friday_V7]

Could you do the Puma Suede?

[@christianflores]

Not yet.

[@danielkoster8510]

Should've reviewed the ones that are for skating, not the Originals. Monumental difference between the regular ones and the skateboarding ADV model.

[@blokman7151]

Christian upped his production value by 100% 🔥🔥🔥

[@christianflores]

👊💕

[@MudaSHoleProductions]

I just got these off Amazon for $50 recently. These shoes definitely feel on the stiffer side and I was also surprised to find that my it didn't fit me at my usual 11.5 sizing so perhaps the compartment runs a bit roomier than I thought since all reviews I saw said they were true to size. That or perhaps I was a size 11 the whole time and I had no idea lol. They look pretty fresh though and feel a bit more comfortable to walk in compared to my AF1s. Thanks for the review though because I can now look out for some of those cons you pointed out.

[@matthewayres1104]

Trying out some Emerica Gamma’s this month. First pair of Emerica in over 15 years!

[@christianflores]

Nice.

[@enriquemeza504]

Love to see you back!!!

[@christianflores]

💕👊💕👊

[@Fat_Caseoh]

I own a pair of addidas forum mid in black and white. They’ve pretty good.

[@ghostplayzbusters]

Hey that new cariuma valley is gonna get a review right?

[@Bav11]

I just got these, unbelievably uncomfortable! Gonna try the microwave thing. Fingers crossed 🤞🏽 Ty

[@slavinkodai431]

Although I'm super late to this, bought Forum 84 High Cloud white / White tint for my first pricy pair of sneakers (I've only ever worn 40$ ish sneakers) and excited for it. I'm still a beginner but might try skating with it as well. Dont want to be that guy but does anyone know the music playing from 0:35? It slaps hard.

[@maxhuennekens2631]

Good to hear you’re taking care of your mental health 👍

[@christianflores]

👊💕 thanks dude. I hope you do tooo 👊

[@daniilmyhayluk2.083]

maybe you could try to review the new balance NM440 High, they look dope but are they good tho?

[@majinahanashi2368]

still can't believe this channel dont have enough subs!

[@MrCervantesent]

Started skating the Adidas 3MC, and love skating these.

[@blackpanda7612]

Yeah a store near me also told me they ran out of stock after I already bought the item and even recevied an order number in my emails 😂😂

[@Marcopolofilmz]

I was about to buy these shoes. Perfect timing Christian!

[@christianflores]

👊

[@jayhong731]

Please review Nike SB Force 58. I'm skating a pair at the moment and it's awesome!

[@Raymondstu]

I love these reviews, I think you might of been skating the regular Adidas Forum.

[@hakdoggy5687]

The intro gave me a nostalgic moment 😩😩 Edit: please keep the music in your next shoe review please

[@JONACAN]

2024 just purchased. I'm not using them for skateboarding, so I deffo won't be putting them in the microwave; I think that is silly.

[@tonytucka]

Please do a review of the remake of the VANS ROWLEY. It was my very 1st legit skate shoe. And 15 years later, they released a reimagined version.

[@christianflores]

Maybe.

[@jasonharris5201]

The shoe spinning at the end was awesome.

[@christianflores]

Hahha thanks

[@syafiqmzln2722]

Once i have some money, for sure i'm gonna buy it. Much love Malaysia 💯

[@christianflores]

👊💕

[@debukosmik007]

i once seen an ad of Wolf and Shepherd shoe skated. Wud be cool if you review one of them.

[@adrianloayzacastillo779]

Hi Christian thanks a lot for your videos, I love it and appreciate your work! I will like watch you doing the review of the Louis Vitton x Lucien Clarke shoes, that will be fire!!💜🖤🤩🛹🔥

[@natalies1189]

I skate a lot, like, a lot, and i have bought and have been skating your shoelaces in May, and it is November, and the laces are perfectly fine, and those laces have been down a Mini Mega ramp, and in various vert sessions, and just a lot of flip tricks.

[@Tom_cav]

Hey do you think you would make round unbreakable lases as some shoes can't take flat ones

[@caspersadventure9908]

hey Christian. You should try Lakai Telford. its a dope shoe

[@johnattanfernandez1680]

Hi Christian! How about a review and wear test of the Nike Force 58 shoe. I bet everyone is asking about it, but I'm considering buying them but I would like a honest opinion of them and there's no other shoe weartester I trust more than you man! Obviously if and when you have the time for it. Thank you!

[@arramson2999]

If anyone knows pls answer Im riding thunder 148’s right now and ik theyre best for 8.25 so would an 8.35be akward

[@heefster]

Song name at 3:45 min pleaseee!! thanks

[@ryzo8620]

Hi Christian can you do a review on the vans wayvee loving the videos keep it up

[@SB3.16]

Can you review vans wayvee?

[@Oliver-xz2fn]

Are u ever gonna make oval shoelaces for like dunks and dc lynx ogs

[@hipolitotellezrodriguez576]

Bro I think the only adidas forum version made for skateboarding are the Diego Najera`s ADV , those you tried are just the regular basketball ones.

[@SB3.16]

Can you review Nike Sb Force 58?

[@AdventuresInSkateboarding]

Definitely a classic look. I finally order a new shoe that is not the Tyshawn. I pre-ordered the Mike V Cariumas. Yup gave into the constant Cariumas marketing. Working is important and I think it keeps the joy in the channel when the channel is not the work but a passion.

[@Adhgnis]

do they make the sound of traction when hard-stopping like a basketball shoe ?

[@kirillkolesnikov566]

Yup

[@alexflores8055]

I skated the lows and the only problem I had was the stitching come off way to soon and didn’t last as long as I thought they would

[@FlexRogers]

KZbin served me an ad for the Adidas Forum on this very video lmaooo

[@typerightseesight]

I waited for a suede version of these shoes for such a long time when they dropped I couldnt pull the trigger. lol.

[@naszeno7828]

Can your shoe laces be shipped to Europe? I found only delivery in US

[@graffiti006]

iam so sorry to ask this... Adidas Low Forum and Med Forum are for Basketball or Skateboard?

[@aidadir]

just for walking

[@AlliedMastercomputer_109]

Yo bro you should definitely review a path shoe. (Try and find one online)

[@quinntillius5660]

Wait so you can take the strap off?

[@westonandrews7815]

You should skate the Converse FastBreak Pros, ive been skating them for a few weeks now and really like them.

[@Augvsty]

Hey sir! i like the shoes and i wanna buy one but i’m not sure what size should i get, i have Yeezy 350 v2 (US 10.5, EU 44.5), and Ultraboost (US 10, EU 44), do you know what size should i go with?

[@christianflores]

Not sure. I always get true to size on adidas.

[@francis7140]

Could you please do a review of the Nike SB force 58s

[@zacharyburns4223]

Hey Christian do u think u could try out the new tyshawn lows??

[@christianflores]

Might have tooo.

[@LonnieHutchinson90]

What about the new cariuma valley

[@christianflores]

I need too.

[@liamjones2447]

Can u plz review the etnies marana slips XLT so I know jf they are good before I get them for Christmas, thx

[@jouhajohnny]

These are not the skate versions idk why they are on the skate section…

[@christianflores]

They are. So they are. Lol.

[@lilNails]

Can you do a review about the adidas nizzas they weren't the best for me but maybe you would like them

[@samtosun2905]

Could you review the Es Silo Sc or the es quattro

[@JBG949]

It's a basketball shoe...for Christ's sakes never was intended for skating and never will. They were originally The Georgetown, NY Knicks Star Patrick Ewing's debut signature shoe introduced / designed in late 1984 for the 1985 NBA season

[@christianflores]

Oooooo someone is a little touchy about their Adidas. Lol.

[@JBG949]

@@christianflores Not !!! believe it or not I am a skater from the Big Vert Dogtown era skating for Santa Cruz, Indy, Vans and Sims...! Sponsored from age 12yrs old! And one of the first Pro Black skaters! And get this I played both Div 1 College football 4 yrs and 1 yr Basketball at Cal State Fullerton and Adidas was our supplier and guess what shoes we were issued....The 1984 forum BINGO.. And Skateboarding even bought my first home...! SHAKA BRAH 🤙🏿

[@nosoupy1484]

plz do either the DC lynx zero or the Nike sb force 58

[@parkerhuish7305]

Holy crap the intro song made me so hyped

[@christianflores]

Hahaha yeeeee. Found the old songssss.

[@eggeteg1701]

Can you do a review on the Nike SB force 58’s?

[@christianflores]

Maybe.

[@eggeteg1701]

@@christianflores it would be awesome🤩

[@philhunnicutt9019]

You ever know those kids who didn't clean their microwave before nuking their shoes? It really taught you something about them.

[@775315]

Would love to see you skate up the Lakai Carrols

[@pollito8371]

hey christian, can you do a review on the emerica pillar?

[@christianflores]

Maybe.

[@imc00l10]

You should do a review on the dc infinite slip on

[@sgcbe-pd3qm]

What purpose use this shoe

[@brocolis9888]

Hey Christian, can you do the DC graffiti, please???

[@markohudler9149]

You have to try the new FP ODB Substance Mid Shoes they're great!

[@weizenfarm5959]

But arent these for basketball?

[@christianflores]

They were on the skateboarding category on adidas website

[@wixbi]

Can you please review the shoe that goes on your feet

[@christianflores]

Got you

[@ediegodiddy5784]

RIDE CHANNEL VIBES BABY

[@GoldenGateNum9]

*You are always gonna be disappointed if you compare it to the old, they look great and they are what they are, but if you think that cost effective fashion shoes these days are actually made for sports or to be worn to go to war?....*

[@billymullins1357]

Honesty is the best policy.

[@fl0079]

hey can you review the nike sb force 58s?

[@usernamed4642]

Can u do the converse jack purcell mid ? Pride colour way

[@christianflores]

Maybe.

[@marcflaherty6905]

Theyre pretty good. Thin sole. Flick isnt great at first but gets better with time

[@p-dub7422]

Good review! I thought Adidas listed these shoes as basketball shoes. Anyway, I am looking at these shoes now and do you think that they are comfortable daily shoes to wear or are they too stiff? I never heard of the microwaving of a shoe to speed up the break end process. Was that a joke or real? Thanks

[@kevinpereira3653]

best intro I've seen

[@jacopomarshall4593]

is it possible to remove the strap?

[@christianflores]

Yes

[@godeaterskye]

Nike Fpar Dunk is the best skate shoe I've ever had!

[@crownedinterror9]

Review the Accel OG already!!

[@christianflores]

Maybe.