Asics Gel Vicca Pro Review (after two months)

[@diplenski]

i always liked asics and happy to see them in skateboarding. they got that indoor soccer style shoe aesthetic, which has always had a place in skateboarding. i think shoes get better as they wear, to a point, so i tend to keep them on life support.

[@dutchmckracken9025]

Just wanted to say I love the vids bro. Very inspirational and fun. Im 50 and still rolling and its great to see others out here as well past peak doing it for the love.

[@chriscas-ToolAficionado]

Nice review. I've been riding that model and the regular Gel Flexkee for many months. The Flexkee, by design, will not shred laces, and it has kept its shape very well, despite being worn since June '22. The board feel on the Vikka's is excellent with its slim, form-fitting design. I feel that the thickness of the sole on the forefoot area is thinner than the Flexkee. I've started riding the Japan S as well and so far they been good. Definitely a more rugged sole and construction than the Vikka.

[@dadboard]

The japans look kinda beefy, are they any heavier than the vicca? Also when I saw your username I assumed you were really into the band 😂

[@chriscas-ToolAficionado]

@@dadboard sorry, not sure what band you're referring to 😅 I haven't weighed them, but I'm pretty sure the Vikka is lighter. Do you have an IG account?

[@dadboard]

@@chriscas-ToolAficionado the band “Tool” 😂 yeah man I’m also on IG under the same name

[@chriscas-ToolAficionado]

@@dadboard 🤣 I can see that now. I'm chrisc.skate

[@poopoofuhqueue2389]

just got a pair of emerica low vulcs because i too like the more minimal pointy profile. didn't like the insole but just took the insoles from my pillars and put them in. im loving them now

[@diplenski]

i got some etnies screw mid vulcs, i could feel the pattern of the sole through the insole so i cut a piece of cardboard to fit and doubled the insole. i actually quite like them, remind me of halfcabs a bit. plus they were cheap, 2 pairs for under fifty bucks. i didn't think they would hold up well bc how thin the sole/tread depth was, but they're still skating on life support 😆 i still have the other pair new in box

[@robertchase8504]

Those look mad comfy dude..whatever works for you, keep doing it. I just got a pair a eS ($90)😳😆to support the homie. They’re awesome. But if I ever…

[@mhtate3626]

Awesome man, appreciate your thoughts in a dedicated video. I did notice the availability issue myself but will keep watch and pick up a pair hopefully soon. Still working to address my skill issue in the meantime, haha.

[@crproductions7686]

Yo there it is! Thanks for the review, I also prefer the slim minimalist shoe style! Keep up the stoke🛹

[@misfitramone]

Algorithm feeding comment here, glad to see another video!

[@dadboard]

🫡 thanks dude!

[@BonusCup]

How was the fit on these? Are they true to size or should you order the next size up? TIA

[@dadboard]

TTS but I had a second pair that were dark blue with a black sole and they felt slightly bigger, if you can try to try them on in person or buy from a place that has a good return policy just in case

[@BonusCup]

@@dadboardthanks for the quick reply and review.

[@trappsk8]

I have these shoes. I love them as well. Looking for another brand as well. You mentioned the Westbrook 508 and Adidas Busenitz. Of those two, which would you recommend?

[@skate_oasis]

Awesome review dude!

[@dadboard]

Thank you!

[@zalazalu]

Try etnies joslin cupsole shoes. Lasts very long, has enough boardfeel but still priimos wont hurt your feet.

[@dadboard]

I think I’m kinda done with vulcs at this point. Maybe I’ll have another halfcab phase down the line but if I were to try to Joslins I think I’d get the cups

[@JM_andtheArgonauts]

No was going to comment the same thing. Try the Joslins (NOT the vulc.) they have. A bit of point, great impact protection, and personally I swap out the already good STI insole with FP kingfoam high. It’s saved my achey knees and back many times.

[@paullucci]

I just started skating these (in blue and silver) and after two sessions I am a huge fan. Are you still skating these? I can't remember seeing them in more recent videos.

[@dadboard]

That colorway is sick! No I had one other pair after these but they didn’t feel the same, something about the colorway made them feel bigger and the material didn’t last as long. I still want to skate more ASICS but ive been on a vulc kick lately

[@paullucci]

@@dadboard oh damn. Definitely not looking forward to any QC issues. The blue ones make me feel like an 80s wrestler though so as long as they feel the same next time, I’m good.

[@benzopaint]

Wow surprised with your review I wasn’t going mess with them but might try a pair

[@dadboard]

I hope you like them as much as I do! I want to see Asics widely available, hope they get more popular so I can find some on sale too 😂

[@oldandeerie]

you sold me i'm getting a pair tomorrow at my local shop, last size 11.

[@eamonfearon6251]

Great review, love your videos. Just a quick point though Asics actually started un the late 40's making basketball shoes under the name Onitsuka Co. LTD. Keep up the good work.

[@dadboard]

Oh damn didn’t know that. Thanks!

[@drunit8122]

The Asics Gel-Flexkee Pro (Black Birch) are the ones for me!

[@213SAPPER]

Try the new NB Tiago 808s gr8 impact all around support cup sole shoes for us older shredders. 1/2 sizer bigger is the key. I use military spec unbreakable laces. U can Ollie huge gaps like when we were young but r bodies tell us hell no lol. Gr8 VLOG.

[@dadboard]

I have some 1010’s that I’ve been wearing just as chillers and I don’t think there’s anyway I could skate in them. Way too puffy for my style. Comfy shoe though, I just need a slimmer profile

[@213SAPPER]

@@dadboard Gr8 channel by the way. So true they are puffy and take me months to get use to sk8ing in. Awesome for chilling, NBs look like a gr8 walking and relaxing shoe . Love how u sk8 actual street spot. Keep up the gr8 work representing us working Dad's. 😀🙏🏻👍.

[@ryanrowe1975]

Good review!

[@dadboard]

Thanks dude!

[@ryanrowe1975]

@@dadboard No problem bro!

[@garygreenlaw503]

Do you plan on trying another model of Asics?

[@dadboard]

Definitely want to try them all out eventually

[@tshanet9507]

@dadboard where did you get that Grosso love letters shirt?

[@dadboard]

Sixstair! They may still have some

[@nzimmr]

I dont get why its called gel where there isnt any. I saw some nonskate gel they have some gel outsole.

[@Hitagi_9]

Really wanna try this shoe, but they don't make past size 11.5. Hopefully they address that sometime soon :(

[@dadboard]

Wow really? That’s surprising, 12 isn’t an uncommon size 🤔

[@itzEnJ]

They’re good shoes! U can find some on sale for $60

[@augormasterson9312]

Not going to lie, it speaks volumes of the laces for them to last longer than the toe. Hold onto that extra set of laces.

[@dadboard]

That honestly surprised me. I’m a lace breaker too.

[@Ikeula75]

I don't even skate, but I've been buying ASICS Gel Vikka for years, because they last long and have a classic look. The pros are just improving on all of that. I just picked up the Japan Pros and the Gel Vikka pro this week.

[@MattDahlberg]

What I’d give for a size 13 to be made… 😢

[@dadboard]

Just hearing about the size limitations, I’d have definitely included that in this video had I have known

[@jaydeedee6344]

Hope they send you a box after this

[@dadboard]

I got a follow on IG from them so that was pretty sick! I don’t expect anything but you know I’d be squealing like a school girl if that ever happened 😂

[@particlejones]

O man for me the busz Adidas were the ankle twister 9000s

[@diplenski]

i try to go for mid/high tops for that reason

[@runningtimelabs]

fucking great shirt man!

[@dneck]

lol @ "hmu though" 💰

[@dadboard]

😂 shameless

[@shaolinotter]

nike was actually created to be the american distributor for asics

[@dadboard]

Interesting 🤔