All the Shoes I Never Reviewed!

Nike, Adidas, DC, HUF, Lakai and Vans. These are all the shoes I didn't review in one video!

[@ronniecreager2585]

This is the reason why I love your channel and content. I began watching your vids quite some time ago and could relate to everything from your taste in boards and products, to tricks, and life story. Now we can add injuries to the list. While I don’t want to see anyone injured I am glad to hear that you have experienced injuries that are nagging you. I am experiencing injuries again and as a 30 something it can be very discouraging. I swear sometimes it seems your vids come out and they speak to exactly what I’m going through. Mostly good but in this case not so much. Love the channel love skateboarding keep doing this as long as you can you are an inspiration to the skaters midlife crisis!

[@bendegros]

There is never a time where there isn't something bugging me. It's more often than not in my right leg/foot and almost always below the knees.

[@ronniecreager2585]

Ben Degros well it doesn’t show in your skating. I usually sprain my ankles. I work seasonally so it’s hard to balance the pros cons of skating because I need to work to support my family yet I also need to skate to release my addictive tendencies. My work season coincides with the skating season here in the prairies we get 5-6 months of acceptable weather

[@B0N3CA57L3]

I’m 32, just got back into skating, 3 knee injuries, 5 back injuries, but it’s worth it. These videos always help me, I can relate to them so easily. I work construction 40-70 hrs a week and skate when I have the energy.

[@larryjimbob]

@@bendegros hope that your injury is healing dude 🙏😊 I totally agree with you on the DC soles being too thin. I skated DC Spectres for ages, had countless pairs of them, because they were such a comfortable and supportive shoe and the soles were definitely a bit thicker. Then they ruined them by putting an air bubble in them so I didn't buy the redesigned model. Dabbled with different brands but had bad experiences with some. A friend put me on to Nike SB and I was happy for a few years but now most of their shoes seem to be a narrow fit and I have wide feet. I've gone back to DC but the sole of my front foot is almost smooth on the ball of my foot after only about 2 weeks. Disappointed DC 😔 .....bring back the original Spectres DC!! 😁

[@ronniesmith9568]

Hey man I thought you looked familiar. I saw you showing me how to drywall a couple years ago now your doing the best skate reviews on the tube. blew mind your a pro skater

[@funkydankspliff]

Yeah man, I’ve gained so much knowledge from Ben on my house improvement projects and on skate products and tips. Definitely sub to his channels

[@Roachspliff]

Nollie heel to manny was so clean

[@pallian3870]

That was a kickflip to Maniel

[@magicjelly567]

I've only recently found your channel, and honestly, I'm loving it. I use to skate a bit ago (2 years) and prior to that, I had skated for around 3 years so I have a little bit of experience skating. For some reason watching your 90-minute progression video actually inspired me to skate again. I've been skating for a little now since watching that video and I have most of my tricks back plus 2 more. Just wanted to say thanks and it actually worked well for me. Although everyone gains skill and has their own learning pace so don't take my word each to their own.

[@andrepacheco637]

Ben keep up the good work. Recently stumbled upon your channel and it’s been saving my boredom. Your videos have been helping get through quarantine.

[@Shawnpro123]

Ben , you should start a "try your setup" series where you go threw comments of our , the viewer setups and try the one that seems interesting to you and give your opinion . Id also would love to see you skate and review a reissue of an old school board from the late 80's with the shapes and see if you can skate them like a normal popscicle deck .

[@futterknecht]

More of these, thank you! I thought I was a bit narrow footed, but the Nike Team shoe fits me so comfortably I even use them for workouts and long walks. No issues with the tightness of the toe area. I think they're even snugger than the Nyjahs.

[@seiner0ne]

your reviews are great, you put a lot of effort into your videos. i started watching your videos during isolation. thanks

[@barkeep11]

I had Lakai Freemonts and I agree they were wide, which was great for my wide feet... Then they stretched a lot and were unskateable. I ran them for about 2 weeks and was over it. I'm running some Cambridges now and they're fantastic! My feet are wider so I don't get the shifting around that you talked about. Thanks for doing all these product reviews. I'm looking forward to the next one.

[@timothyrabiroff9699]

Your reviews always get me so inspired to skate Ben !!!

[@WoosnapNZ]

Thanks for the video man. Awesome content 👏

[@TheAlfone1]

Your content is always so supportive and helpful Ben : )

[@alexmoncher8125]

Thanx a lot for usefull information. It's hard sometimes to find really good skateshoes... You have such a good channel.

[@user-ey9rf3ps9s]

Good video ! Waiting for the next one

[@skarceoneafd9609]

Hey Ben just wanted to say hello and hope all is good man!! Thanks for another rad video!! ☮️

[@lerenardroux]

So glad I found your channel. Probably the best skatetuber on here!

[@anddee4938]

All of the Lakai shoes I’ve had fit well because I have really wide feet but they all got soggy and were terrible after the second session. I felt that sliding feeling you described on every pair I’ve had. For some reason my Vans Old School Pros also felt like that.

[@THESLOWDEATHHOOKS]

awesome video man, love the reviews

[@MrBitsilly]

I loved the SB Team Classics. I skated 3 pairs in a row. The only probablem for me was the soles wore out faster than the sides for me. Now I'm trying some Vans, Chima's 2 and the Crockett's 2!

[@galvanizedgnome]

Looking shouldered up in that fresh white tee. Good job hitting that fitness

[@edwarddelacruz3923]

One thing I notice the most consistent about adidas (In my opinion) is the out sole grip. For me, that plays a massive part for when I choose a skate shoe. When I first started skating, I never really liked adidas, I thought that the cushion on them was horrendous and it wouldn't last for me at all. Little did I know, I'd be owning 5 pairs of adidas skate shoes including one (originally marketed as) basketball shoes the adidas top ten hi. In terms of the sneakers from the adidas skateboarding line, I'd say they are very consistent throughout the spectrum of sizing. I've skated Converse and one of the biggest reasons I'm skeptical of buying another pair is the sizing issues. I bought the Chuck taylor's (both non-skate and skateboarding specific versions) and the sizing was all sorts of wonky. That really discouraged me further from wanting to purchase of other models like, the CONS Weapon and the Break point pros. For adidas however, I've been a size nine the entire time and every shoe in the range has fit perfectly. One thing I notice that is in my terms the best part of adidas skateboarding is, the Upper (Canvas, suede, leather, ETC) would be the first thing to blow out that the traction. In other companies from what I've seen (With the exception of Etnies) that is not the case. Nike SB has a terrible track record in terms of durability and price point. Prices that sky rocket past the 80 USD range are (in some cases) unacceptable. couple that with the durable issues and it's a recipe for disaster.

[@paulgeorgmusic]

Been searching for my perfect deck and im kind of tempted to try a Blind skateboard! First off it feels very nostalgic, but they claim to do single press skateboards with mellow concave and steep kicks, which sounds really promising! I won't wait for your call before purchase, but it would be interesting to hear your thoughts on them! Thanks for the fantastic videos!

[@Bravo-Too-Much]

Honestly I think new balance is making the best skate shoes right now. Comfortable, durable, break in easy, and look alright. I bought some Foy’s just to wear around and ended up liking them enough to skate in. Never thought I’d ever say this.

[@foxyfoxtrot4233]

Thanks for the video! Wearing Vans at the moment (high tops) but the sole under the heel is so thin that my heel is now hurting for 2 days already, just because I landed hard on the heel. Found a pair of Airwalk 600s and will try them out tonight. They used to have good soles back in the day. Let's see...

[@joeclimp4701]

I'd like to see a review of clear weather shoes. I love the content!

[@damonbaptista6774]

I love your videos! You should review DLK Griptape!!!

[@jeanpichon-loevenbruck3171]

Hey ben, I'm from France and hear we have a new trucks brand called film, it really not expensive in France tho the quality is quite good. Could you review them ?

[@bobbyguantanamo6182]

You should try the DC Evan Smiths! I have had three pairs and really enjoy them. I prefer the high tops personally

[@stevef998]

I got a pair of higher cut HUFs from a mystery box years ago and they also caused/highlighted an achilles heel issue I still have tbh, though maybe I sort of had it prior I definitely didn't have it prominently until I wore them a lot. Your experience sounded crazily similar to my own, albeit my pair was from around 2013. It was really "hollow" on the heel & sort of recessed back almost. When you first mentioned rocking HUF I thought - yeah maybe I should dig up my pair & buy some insoles or something - then you nailed down all the reasons I never wore them.

[@ToonmethoofdletterT]

I had the same achilles heel problem. Ended up walking and skating in high/midtops for two months but now it's pretty much back to normal and I can wear any shoe again. Mid/hightops are pretty sweaty when the wheater gets warmer tho

[@misternobodysixtynine]

Thank you Ben 🖖🏽 That explains why Mike Carroll is really prone to heel brusing. If you ever get the chance (and spare cash), review DC Lynx and Syntax. Also the Etnies Joslin 2.

[@mikeywatson1096]

Now this is the vid we have been waiting for

[@daanzen]

Really liked this video! You should ska the nike sb dunks high. I'm skateing them right now ant my varial heels feel amazing!

[@Space.Pimpin]

Have the same issue with vans and their stitching, had a callous on my pinky toe from where the skate hi's stitch hits for about 3 years

[@wowowowow4457]

great vid! if u love the half cabs u should definitely try the rowan pro. they are basically a better version of the half cabs

[@emilf6947]

I'm skating the vulc Manchesters right now and I love them so far. The toe was a little tight in the beginning but after a while it broke in.

[@chrisvione]

Great review vid Ben. Do you mostly buy your shoes online or you buy/try them in stores first?

[@ryanhingorani4019]

Ben, have you ever thought about opening your own skate shop (i mean who hasn't)? Given your knowledge of both skating and carpentry(hello mini-ramp?), plus your desire to share that knowledge, you could own a really rad and progressive shop. Some shops are nothing more than a retail store but then there are some that truly help skaters find what they are looking for. Honestly if the folks at the shops I went to growing up were half as helpful as you, I think I would have known SO MUCH more about the gear I was buying (and the gear I never even considered!). Plus I think there would a significantly larger skate scene in my town. Love what you are doing, keep it up! Ryan

[@orilol7223]

Great video, Ben! I currently have FP Footwear Mark I DGS Elite for like a month or 2. Altho, I don't really jump big gaps so I dont know if that technology is working. Could you do a review and test them out? (even without the technology it's a pretty good and durable shoe)

[@MartinKohoutekchannel]

You are just too awesome! Thanks for the video!

[@carlyasudas]

Unrelated to this video, but can you do a Tensor Mag Light review?

[@me99826]

I had that issue with a pair of vans too, the Chima ones, really hurt my foot. It wore in eventually and ive bought other pairs and it has been fine. They were on sale on the website so maybe thats why but still pretty poor to have a manufacturing fault like that. I still love vans though.

[@oogityboogity6644]

I have had a pair of lakai Cambridge for about two weeks and my heel still slips out was wondering if there is anyway to fix that problem instead of just breaking em in bc they are pretty broken in

[@aidenli1123]

Absolutely agreed with DC plaza and Nike SB team classic. DC plaza was my first pair of DC shoes and believe or not I landed my first kickflip with this pair of DC plaza. It has a good flick and board feel from my opinion, however it lasted me like 3-4 weeks maybe I rode with Mob grip at the moment. Nike SB classic team is good for some sessions. It has a good flick and board feel too. No problems with my foot because I get used the the shape of the shoes after wearing them a couple days and it broke in firmly for me. Yet it doesn’t last too long as Ben said. I blew out the toe cap at the first week but still wore them until it died. Maybe a month or less. I currently have a pair of Lakai Manchester, I wore them for a couple days and it starts blowing out on the flick area. It makes me disapointed for the new shoes that the material doesn’t last long enough until I break in a pair of new shoes, and until the second week I noticed the hole on the outer sole of my right foot. So disappointed for Lakai and I would never wear it again.

[@FelipediOliveira]

I'd love to see you skating in Slip ons. I skated a pair of them for a while and the major problem I faced was the fact that they're too low and when you skate without socks and you do an Ollie, the grip tape scrapes your ankle. I loved them though, super classy.

[@peterliske2164]

Got a pair of team classics as well; I have a super super low arch in both my feet and for whatever reason the arch in the pair of mine is so high I can’t skate for longer than 15-20 minutes without getting crazy cramps

[@_Ponyboy_]

Please review the supra jim greco dress/skate shoes, i want to know if that kind of shoes are good for skating or just for chilling

[@dantheman3487]

Hey Ben, would you try the FP Intercept shoe or any other shoe they sell? Would be interesting see your review on the impact absorption and other aspects.

[@BeachBumsk8]

Awesome but could you review the Andy Anderson deck please?

[@swrd2k834]

i also had that same huf galaxy and i as well noticed that the shoe was super stiff compared to most but i think thats what i like about them compared to lakais or something because they were only of the only shoes i got that kept its shape and didnt stretch out and blow out all crazy

[@AdventuresInSkateboarding]

I like the quick review of multiple shoes. The Manchester looks like a nice shoe. Looking forward to that review. I may need to try some Halfcabs after your thoughts in them. But right now I am very happy with my current shoe and already bought another pair of them. I have thought about doing something like this but as a heelfliper and not a kickfliper I feel my opinion on shoes would be invalid. However, I love skate shoes and it would be fun to talk about what I have learned about skate shoes in my 2 years of skating.

[@bendegros]

I never said I wore halfcabs because I liked how they skate. I don't.

[@AdventuresInSkateboarding]

@@bendegros ohhh haha you just wear them around?

[@theeeves]

I’m sorry for asking you to do front side heel flips haha!

[@jjpoltergeist]

You should try the converse one star pro. Guy Mariano wore those a bunch, and I love to skate in them. The've got a narrow-ish profile and a pinty toebox that gives an amazing flick. I personally prefer the mid tops, and if you liked the half cabs you'll probably like the mid tops too.

[@deeznutsaintroyal]

love the content ben, u should try some cons next time!!

[@carcass85]

Would you consider skating in the Accel slims? Sincerely the dude skating the venture lows at the Thompson park lol

[@rajs4719]

Those lakai freemont absolutely shredded my heels too on the seam. Every session it would rub and bleed and I still have slight scars from it. Had to cut the seams out after a bit and stick plasters on it

[@bendegros]

WOW!

[@jewelscoop3570]

Please review the DC Legacy 98 slim. Lasts me forever and I skate a few hours every day. Only thing you have to do is superglue the stitching and they will NEVER go floppy

[@TheFeatalion]

Haven't you tried custom insoles? I switched to FP king foam and forgot what it means to hurt feet, even when landing primo. Of course, I traded some board feel off, but I believe it really makes sense, especially when you're older skater like me.

[@im.weasel]

I love Chukka lows. Only shoe I buy. I do agree with weird batch of shoes thing though. I remember I bought a pair from the Foot Locker in the Eaton Centre in Toronto. I actually didn't buy them to skate in. They were going to be just my casual kicks to wear and they fell apart in less then 2 months. Its really weird how they have this issue. The quality control is all over the place.

[@TWBHD]

I had the same issue with the heel on the HUF choice, besides that they were great

[@pirateguitarrr]

Our feet must be long lost relatives, since I've gone through all the issues you've mentioned. That being said, Busenitz vulc fixed them all for me, and I'm currently on my 3rd pair in a row.

[@alexsquirrel3934]

Got the same problem as you. Bough Emerica the Romero Laced shoes and after one and a half hours of skating ( only beginner, learn ride and shuvit, not some serious stuff ) and they rubbed my achilles heel down to the meat on both legs. My legs just bleeding 4 days in a row. Can`t wear anything except flip flops for 2 weeks.

[@elcarco5731]

When you do switch tricks ,do you use the nose to pop?

[@lukehancock5581]

Hi Ben have you worn the adidas tyshawns? Wondering if you could do a review on them one day they look soooo sick hoping they perform well

[@Anonymous-kr3cj]

Hey Ben a couple of things I really want to know would be the shoe friction theory on what shoes fit different to the same size. Also do you think to much rubber on the outsole can be to grippy ?

[@lukemate2783]

What do you do for work to still skate so much (and so well)?

[@BrendanBFree]

Oof finally, youre making a video displaying shoes that blow out fast, which happens to me. I personally only wear cupsoles now, but noticing not all cupsoles are equal.

[@frankieguerrero3567]

Sometimes I think it is the gauge of the rubber that makes a difference. Shoes I have skated in the winter tend to become more grippy when the temp literally jumps 100°f.

[@mikeygamez1615]

one thing about the team editions ( i had the blue ones ) they felt easy for heel tricks , but anything nollie flip to switch flip etc , just didnt work for me and what you said is true they are very snug on the toe area

[@aqueeda8763]

Love the Plugs I met shirt

[@ToniLovesSkateboarding]

I also got a pair of DC shoes recently after many years of not riding DC. I got the Tiago Lemos and when you first put them on, it’s feels like you’re walking on clouds, so comfortable but 5 minutes into every session I would get this horrific pain in the bottom of both my feet. Like a bad Charley horse in the sole of both feet. I had to run and take them off one time because it felt like my feet were on fire.

[@konstantinusstoyanov9749]

Exellent skater, nice review

[@d_sidepaintball]

Hey Ben! I love your reviews! Have you tried Straye? I would love to see your opinion of them! If you are ever near Seattle, let’s roll! 🔥🤘

[@upisarhemaa3201]

Can you review air jordan 1 highs or mids for skateboarding? :D

[@gabriellaforce2041]

I got the exact same problem whit the Lakai that got that sole! I am glad to still be able to find old Lakai model whit the better fit. I was so bum when i got the one that feel to big!

[@lordmanhammer666]

The chukkas I only bought mine because they were on sale. the biggest problem I encountered with them was the toe part would shred alongside with vilcanized separation was a huge turn off.

[@iloverustoleum]

I would love to see a review on the Vans AVE Pro

[@Lukthesword]

Hey Ben, what shoes would you recommend for use on a mini ramp?

[@g.gibson7255]

Yes. What u said about Vans chukkas is exactly what I think of Vans in general. The quality control in their shoes is like wtf. I’ve stuck with Nike sb but ima prob go back to lakai. I’ll get thou.

[@2swag2die87]

you should do a ranking chart of every shoe youve skated !

[@markedgar]

So you talked about huf that’s all I wanted I’ve developed this obsession with Ben talking about shoes I gotta rethink my life

[@powercarve125]

What wheels are best for still being able to slide on skatelite

[@markbradley5355]

I had a pair of Fremont and couldn’t wear them either. I had to pull the laces super tight, which looked silly, and they still didn’t fit right. I really like the side profile, in fact that’s why I bought them, I’m just bummed they didn’t fit snug enough for me. My wife bought me a pair of Cambridge for Xmas this year that I’m looking forward to skating in.

[@Gerritvdijken]

Have you tried the Etnies Veer?

[@berran3459]

the thing that happened for you on the vans also happened for me on the figgy dose's. Best shoe i've ever skated but it just hurt so bad for the first week. Only on the right foot tho.. 🤔

[@mtmosher08]

I feel like with any toe cap shoe you've gotta flick a few kickflips with no intention of landing them at first. Helps break in the rubber and gives you a second to recalibrate your flick.

[@mohdhairudin86]

Please review model vulca 500 from decalthon. Its pretty durable:) Btw love your skateboarding content:)

[@jackv3330]

I would love to see you try something from Fallen now that they r back

[@zachfrazee3335]

Dc Evan smith shoes are also really nice you should review those too

[@License2Bust]

Ben I think your issue with the chukkas isn’t with the shoe(Althought the design of that model may have amplified the hinge point problem), but more so due to the fact that they are the pro’s. I’ve had that issue with the 2 pairs of era pro’s I had and I think they duracap just makes the panel covering that area too stiff. However, I think you would really like the slip on pros, I’ve had 4 pairs and really enjoyed them, and did not hurt the top of my feet. I think the elastic alleviates the bending at that area. Try ‘em out, or don’t! Love the videos, never stop making them! You’ve gotten me to pick up skating again at 25. Thanks!

[@orilol7223]

what about the full review of the manchester xlk??

[@20mufc]

I thought HUF still made shoes? I may be wrong but they seem to have some listed on their UK website. It might be different in Canada and other regions but I'm not certain. Love your videos Ben! Always make me wanna go skate.

[@lucaswalter6145]

Hey Ben, if you decide on another Lakai shoe in the future you should check out the Atlantic. It's the best Lakai in my opinion. It's a cupsole but super flexible.

[@JasonMasters2000]

Have you ever reviewed shapes boards? That’d be awesome to see.

[@robertolopez2282]

Love this

[@lov3blacksheep]

What are good options for a wide foot?

[@natek1993]

I own the Lakai Fremont XLKs. I love the look of them, I just dont think they are great for skating so they are just my chill shoes. They are very low cut like you said and feel like a slipper.

[@tommorello8628]

Hey ben 👋 If I'm not mistaken, you havent skated any soletech shoes over the last few years. Any reason for that? Just curious 😊

[@hotelaux4432]

Ben snag some vans rowans after those Manchesters! Best shoe out right now

[@marionellisgudoy2058]

Love you ben and your videos are so cool nice contents