Vulcanized vs Cupsole Skate Shoes

Which one do you like best? Leave a comment to let us know!!!!

[@riley.deibler2639]

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[@WheatLandFilms]

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[@prestonbushman4790]

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[@Damoforce]

You don't look very deep don't you haha :P

[@joushkin4359]

@@Damoforce who else is there?

[@shimpledrimpleyoutube2862]

@@joushkin4359 dan corrigan

[@L4J20]

I just realized you’re also the Vancouver Carpenter….I’ve also been watching your drywall videos 😃 Great work!

[@crispcaddy3064]

😂 awesome!

[@JeremiahDMcDonald]

Same here. Dude is awesome.

[@justins9786]

I’m waiting for the day that I look up a home improvement video and stumble upon Ben

[@5starview]

Get this man on the 9 club ASAP

[@kimbraden881]

9 club doesn't deserve ben

[@michaelbalas3024]

@@kimbraden881 lmao

[@funkydankspliff]

@@kimbraden881 not sure why you feel that way, nine club is great and has amazing guests. For real want to know why you think that

[@Tricerictops4]

Get him on The Bunt! And both Canadian eh

[@reza_dc2]

@@funkydankspliff It would be great to have him on there , they would be blown away by all the knowledge he has on board set up's and truck designs.. And he rips hard on the board..

[@ObesetoBeast]

Sunday starting off right with a new Ben Degros video 🙏🏼

[@artemface]

Dang me too haha

[@CAPTIN2P]

Woah so crazy seeing you here, and also skating on Instagram. Are you Canadian?

[@JonCrocker]

In the 90s, we would plan ahead by wearing our shoes in non-skating situations (like to school) for a couple of weeks before skating them. No biggie.

[@idmhead0160]

Yeah, who wants to immediately thrash a sweet pair of shoes either.

[@vancouverbill]

Wear them out for a while breaks then in nice. Taking them out to buggy clubs dancing is also the best to break them in, plus you feel great in a new pair of shoes 😁

[@SchwappSchwopp]

Thats what I do up this day

[@LuisGarcia-sq5mm]

Yup, now I’m a little older and I started wearing my half cabs to festivals and theme parks and after a couple of months I started skating them and man let me tell you they feel like gloves.

[@cjchavez19]

I do love joslins marana shoes. They fit my foot shape perfectly. They last for a lot longer than any other shoe I've tried. I suppose they do take a bit of time to break in but they still skate well for me fresh outs the box. Vans and some others creat a weird pressure point in my foot when breaking in that causes real pain and makes it difficult to skate and not get hurt compensating for the weird foot pain. Just my two cents on my experience. Love your informative vids

[@PHeMoX]

Yeah those are crazy nice. They lasted me months. And I can still skate them now. Definitely one of my top favourites, especially in terms of durability.

[@matthewd6760]

What’s the board feel like ??

[@Dystopia1111]

I've been on a steady streak of Joslins and Maranas for about 3 years now, absolutely love them. They do have a little less board feel than Vans, but nothing you don't get used to. They do wear down eventually like any other skate shoe, but I've been impressed with the durability.

[@foreroa]

I love the Joslins...they feel like pillows on my 40 year old feet. Yeah maybe a bit stiff at first but protection is a priority.

[@TheFeatalion]

I use a new pair of Marana while I skate the previous. It means that when I start skating another pair it is broken in already.

[@shane3736]

I learned heelflips, got a new pair of vans and immediately lost my heelflips and went insane, this video explains a lot, thanks Ben.

[@SunshineSlappySmackie]

i remember the wave of vulc shoes that every company started doing around 2007-8, got hard to find decent cupsoles, i would always roll my ankle's in vulc shoe's due to the sharper edges and extra grip feel, you could say i'm a Anti-vulcanizer

[@Adebobbyblack]

Agreed on rolling the ankle situation

[@IXIII-IXIII]

Yep, Globe cupsole shoes ftw all day long!!

[@LuisGarcia-sq5mm]

So cupsole saves the rolling ankle because your foot is lodged inside the U shaped rubber footing right?

[@benwatts6361]

Dang Ben, your style in skating has gotten so nice as of late!

[@kwote]

For real. That back 180 was so steezy and his halfcab heel and halfcab flip were so clean and fully rotated.

[@louismcg7601]

Man is ripping

[@Fittedhat]

get tiagos best cupsole shoe ive skated

[@oscarbarajas6253]

We need that review! New balance 1010

[@fernandoreyes680]

I've wanted them since the day they came out. They just too expensive 😩

[@justinbuice]

Favorite cup sole - Nike SB Dunk. Favorite vulcanized - Adidas Busenitz Vulc. Also really loving the original Vans Kyle Walker pro model which is a hybrid of both.

[@LuisGarcia-sq5mm]

I like the busenitz original with the cupsole. Although it takes some while to get used to how point the toes caps are😂 dunks take a while to break in but the cool factor is 👌🏾

[@justinbuice]

@@LuisGarcia-sq5mm i got the cupsole busenitz on right now 😂

[@Tricerictops4]

Tiago’s and Tyshawn’s are the best cupsoles

[@Damoforce]

Can agree, Tyshawn’s are good

[@AlexNiedt]

Wish I could wear Tyshawns, but they're way too narrow for me

[@skankwave5245]

tiagos have no grip

[@jcondition]

I loved the early 2000's Accels. The current OG ones aren't the same and feel excessively bulky for the sake of nostalgia. Currently skating some Joslins after seeing a lot of positive recommendations. The break-in period and boardfeel were much better than I expected.

[@smallman9787]

Born in the early 00s so I don't know how they felt, but I wear the current OGs with some thick ass inserts in them. They're the only shoes that can fit my inserts and also keep my knees and feet from hurting from walking in them.

[@deadredeyes]

I have OG Accels and they aren't even nearly as bulky as they were back in the day. All of the reissue shoes by Es have been, quite frankly, garbage. They fall apart if you just look at them.

[@memorysometimers3067]

I rode some Duffs back in the old days and they helped me progress faster than other shoes. Didn’t think about it at the time but makes sense. I bought a pair of Adio after my duffs and almost lost all my tricks.

[@kmrskates]

@@deadredeyes the Quattro currently out is amazing, in my opinion, but the Accels, Schemes, and Spartans all have been complete misses. That sole they used on all the reissues and the Silo is just weird. Silo SC and Quattro are the ones to get from Es right now. The Evant skates well, too, but you just gotta look past the weird parts of the sole (unless you like it) and then they're amazing

[@matthewmbober4426]

Get the accel slims

[@ImCude]

we need a flick tutorial. you have some of the most consistent flat ground ever!! so controlled, teach us!

[@frankie3351]

i think the secret is just skating for 30 somethin years lol

[@AlumarsX]

@@frankie3351 the secret might also be getting less than 6 hours of sleep a day with 4 kids lol

[@swarthybullxxx]

He explained this before, but the key to having good flick is to develop the muscles in your leg needed for it.

[@yoyoz333]

As a personal rule: vulcanized for transition and cupsole for street skating

[@michaelbalas3024]

Bruh what it’s the other way around. You get such better grip with cupsole but awful flick and vulcanized he not as good grip but a beautiful flick.

[@yoyoz333]

@@michaelbalas3024 for me, no. Waffle vulc soles have better grip for transition. Cupsoles have better impact protection and better flick in my opinion.

[@kmrskates]

@@michaelbalas3024 awful flick with cupsole? That's pretty rare. You get consistent, good flick with them. Vulcs give great flick, but not consistent. I'm cupsole in the streets and parks, personally. Good middle ground cupsoles exist that can do well in both areas.

[@funkydankspliff]

I’m with @@michaelbalas3024 vulc all day for street, get great flick

[@Damoforce]

@@kmrskates I'm trying Nikes new cupsole - Force 58. They're not too bad. Could use improvement in some areas. Def think I need to find another cupsole like the Tyshawn’s

[@Dadbot]

You were mentioned in a John Hill Instagram story yesterday in his Progress Daily page. It was a skatetuber appreciation thingy

[@bendegros]

I just quit Instagram last week so I never saw it :(

[@i-never-look-at-replies-lol]

@@bendegros Good to hear, dude. Nothing to frown over.

[@Skateboardin1278]

why did you quit instagram? just curious.

[@ManlyMen1]

So far ive tried both joslin 1 and joslin 2, break in period was like 10 minutes of flat, after that i was very confident with them down stairs, they break in fast and last a long while

[@cheezuschrist]

Try microwaving your shoes for 30 seconds then walking in them for 5 mins they break in asap

[@SimplyJoshinYa]

You and chad caruso are probably the best skateboard content youtubers. Always quality content and straight to the point. Never waisting my time. An you aren’t just using your channel as a marketing gimmick.

[@Dontbustthecrust]

The legend of Chad Caruso. Most tenacious dude in skateboarding.

[@Mirkomala_]

have you ever tried the vans Kyle Walker? It's like a cupsole in the heel side but a vulcanized on the toe. Right now I'm skating the 2s and I'm loving them, but I heard a lot of people complain about the strap, so since classic old skools hurt your feet, meybe try the Kwals 1. Nice videos keep them coming

[@kungzhujo]

You mean the Kyle walker 2s?

[@Damoforce]

The strap is the only thing that stops me getting the Walker 2s

[@augormasterson9312]

Favorite cupsole - original es accel, favorite vulcanized - lakai manchester

[@komoonkh]

I had both, both very good shoes. Accels are like pillows around your feet, but the boardfeel is surprisingly good after breaking them in. Manchesters felt very good for the shape of my foot.

[@kkfarmedkk]

A very good cupsole shoe is alot better then any vulc, imo. But often you have to test a few to find that good cupsole. Meanwhile vulcs are pretty consistent across the board. Nike, Vans, Adidas vulcs? Doesnt matter, they all skate good.

[@Purifiedinfire]

LOL come for shoe video and found Vancouver Carpenter. Good times.

[@Tilly_boufas]

What happened to your Instagram?

[@noahnelson1944]

Ya that’s what I was thinking

[@theharvardyard2356]

Do vulcs wear through the sole quicker than cupsole? Based on your description I don't see why they would but I thought they were actually a different kind of rubber...

[@mattd1659]

Those Westgates are the best cupsole shoe I’ve ever worn. Close second is the first Brian Sumner Adio (deep cut there). Best ever vulc was the Vans TNT 2 or 3, can’t quite remember which

[@ninmoron3150]

How long do the westgates last ? They caught my eye but idk abt the durability

[@mattd1659]

@@ninmoron3150 Pretty good. I’m probably not the best judge tbf because I’m 34 and skate like once a month at this point. But the sole has held up well and the suede seems to be pretty durable as well, especially with the 1 piece toe

[@idmhead0160]

@@ninmoron3150 I have the Westgate 508s and just got some 440s as well. I haven't skated either yet. They look too rad to ruin yet. I think the 440s would hold up better. The 508s are extremely comfortable. The 440s are stiffer. There is more rubber on the sides of the cup sole on the 440s. It's pretty minimal on the 508s. Someone else mentioned that the heel is lose on the 508s. Compared to the 440s, I think this is true. The 440s seem to lock in your heels more. The 508s seem to have more board feel in the sole. I think they are thinner. The 508s have a single piece of rubber for the sole. The 440s have two. The 440s seem like they are pretty darn durable. It seems like they would take more breaking in. The 508s seem like they wouldn't require much break in at all. Also, the 440s sole seems to stick out more on the sides. I think maybe it's that way to prevent rolling your ankle, or maybe it's just the fact that the rubber on the side is beefier. They seem pretty damn durable to me. The ones I have are the black ones with the gum sole with suede. There are others that have more leather. Same thing for the 508s. I'm thinking the leather ones would probably hold up better. The rubber sole on the 440s seems pretty tough too. This is just my impression. Your mileage may vary. I haven't skated either of them yet. Overall, I think the 440s would hold up better.

[@dinojayvensk8207]

Well, what about the vulc/cup hybrid? For example, Nyjahs shoes have them, just wondering.

[@carlyle6071]

Kyle walker pros also have those as well.

[@Dadbot]

@@carlyle6071 I think once they vulc a cupsole it just gets chalked up as a vulc. Vans just out of ideas.

[@michaelgrier6365]

Only a couple of shoes have ever done this, but I think the idea is to have the support of a cupsole in the heel, and the flexibility of a vulc in the toe. Seems like a good idea on paper, but whether it's ever been executed properly I couldn't say.

[@PHeMoX]

@@carlyle6071 I own those Kyle Walker Pro 2s and skated them and wouldn't say they are a cupsole. Or hybrid for that matter. They're mostly just a vulc skate shoe with a heel that doesn't suck. For me it definitely wasn't the perfect hybrid. Mostly because impact protection is very mediocre. And they have overdone the whole boardfeel, as you will get hurt in primos. The other thing that sucks is how durability is just very average to really kind of weak IMHO. And the flick is pretty much like any other Vans skate shoe. Plenty of people will like that, but plenty of people won't. You're better off finding one of the more thin cupsole skate shoes if you want a more genuine best of both worlds experience.

[@PHeMoX]

@@michaelgrier6365 It's not a good idea in practice. Mostly because the flexibility of the skate shoe is not always a good thing. Extra support in the heel area is nice, sure. But it doesn't help much if underneath the front part of the feet, impact protection is zero. And that's really the biggest flaw of any hybrid. You actually _don't_ want to feel every minute detail of the board under your toes. It's more useful to have a flick feeling that doesn't feel too heavy or too disconnected.

[@Bench_mark_113]

I am a big fan of emerica. I also tend to like cupsole because they have more incognito look, and last for long time. I noticed you haven’t reviewed emerica. What’s your thoughts on them?

[@bett431]

Well the best skating I did was with a Prod 9 Elite, the Tiago S (+ extra insoles) from DC and the Suciu II ADV. I like not feeling that much impact, even when I skate flat.

[@natancohen1291]

after my accels im gonna get some tiago s's of of ebay since his on nb nowadays (so sad hoping that he will come back to DC) any thing you can tell me about them?

[@MrKylederp]

I broke my leg because I tried to make a vulcanized shoe last. Don't be like me and replace them as soon as they start to squash out.

[@ianrestores]

Hey Ben I hope you’ve been doing well outside of youtube and social media❤️

[@whatsupyall2884]

Should I get Ventures, Indy’s or thunders on my 8.25 Setup?

[@ibookboyuk]

Hi Ben. I’m skating vulcanised Adidas super suede and I like that they have quite good impact protection. I also LOVE how they are the same shape as my feet so I don’t slide around the insole. Good video. Have a good day, man

[@jcsk8]

At 43 my feet can´t stand thin shoes anymore. I´m using the 2000´s big stuff and loving it.

[@harmgoethals59]

My favourite is the emerica romero laced. A cupsole that breaks in super fast and fits my feet very well. Since I have wide feet a lot shoes painfull for me.

[@ab-ue9yx]

I'd rather skate vulcanized shoes and if I need a bit more support I'd add an insole. Cupsoles are ok but most that I skated recently had really long break in period and I did not like it. Favourite vulc shoes: lakai Newport (I don't think they're producing this model anymore and I'm super sad), Busentiz vulc, Cons 1star. Favourite cupsole shoes: Busenitz, Vans Kyle Walker 1.

[@ab-ue9yx]

Completely changed my mind since I made this comment. Now I skate only cupsoles. Lakai Telford are a favourite, also any Lakai with the XLK cupsoles (I skated the Fades, now they’re selling the Trudge with the same soles) Etnies Marana are also incredibly good. Am currently skating the Nike Ishods and even though are a bit more on the skinny side, I am really really liking them

[@temari7928]

here cause of skate or die:) your really are v underrated u deserve way more subscribers and views loved this video

[@gromitmitten7803]

Used to love vulcanized soles but as I've gotten older I definitely prefer the support of a cupsoles nowadays. I recommend the new lakai telfords. Love the flick, ankle support and overall classic look

[@kmrskates]

I felt the Telford sole is too thin :/ I have the Sabbath ones and even with a thicker inse in them, they feel too mushy brand new. :/ The XLK sole on the Atlantic and Proto would be a great idea for Lakai to try on the Telford I'm spoiled with Marana and Joslin models though.

[@gromitmitten7803]

I feel you. I did have to swap out the insoles for some FP elite orthotics. It'd be great to see a high top XLK shoe come out. Glad your liking your Etnies though 😁 I loved my Marana mids. If they had tongue centering straps they'd probably be all I skated haha

[@ninmoron3150]

Hoping for a 508 review soon, they look dope

[@CastroMKE]

Perfect timing to get me hyped for the skate sesh 🤙🏽

[@JakeLeary]

Correction: They don't glue the tape on vulcanized shoes, they bake it on. That's what vulcanizing is, baking! No glue. Cupsoles are made with a "cold cement" process. Cold because they are not cooked, they use contact cement to glue the sole on.

[@birched.jester]

my new balance 306’s are one of the best skate shoes i’ve ever had until i they were on their way out. the dainty kickflips after they’ve been well worn resonated with me. overall amazing shoe, when they first came out of the box and i got used to them they were just flicking the board so easily and now i really need to use a lot of effort to make it work because of how worn they are. lasted over a month and i progressed a lot because of how long i had them

[@Pr0hunt3r18]

Mate bit random but did you also feel like they are a lil heavy?

[@MickyThunderV]

Please do a full review on these NB 508's :) !

[@JonnyDIY]

Wow never even knew there was a difference 😄 Hell we used to wear worn out converse chucks back in the early 90s, talk about hurting feet primo 🤣 then I moved on to skating traditional 90s cup sole airwalks, etnies and emericas mostly. Sometimes DC. Really whatever was on sale. Think even a brand called Simple

[@john-qk7kt]

What are the nike shoes in the thumbnail called?

[@powerhouse2532]

Can you skate and review a deck with wheel wells?

[@Alex-sh7qw]

Hey Ben, one of my favorite cupsole shoes is the new balance 440 hi. Pretty good boardfeel and thick enough where if you primo on the arch or heel you’re gonna be fine. Forefront is a lil thin but throw in a thin pair of FP insole it’s solid.

[@getbuckgetbuck]

Are they holding up well? I've had my eye on the 440 high for a while but never had NB and some were canvas so I was hesitant

[@Alex-sh7qw]

@@getbuckgetbuck I have the white and green leather ones. Holding up pretty good after a couple weeks. Been doing a lot of heel flips and the mesh on the sides aren’t blown out just a lil frayed

[@spluker88]

I prefer cheapest skateable second hand shoe I can find. As long there’s no hole in the bottom of the sole yet, I’m happy.

[@MRK140.15]

I aint wearing another dudes shoe, no thanks 😅

[@spluker88]

@@MRK140.15 I don’t mind

[@tbvolcomskater]

By far my favorite shoes are the vans wafflecup shoes (gilbert crockett pro’s, kyle walker pro’s, and the “new” vans wayvee) They’re the only shoe I’ve ever found that has cupsole in the heel and vulc in the toe. You still get amazing board feel and flick but you don’t get instant heel bruise jumping off anything bigger than a 3 stair. I highly recommend everyone try them. The gilbert crocketts are a bit slimmer and the kyle walker/ wayvees are a bit beefier. So there’s still options depending on what you like better🙏🏼 best shoes ever!

[@nonessentialoils]

I love the Crockett highs. It's the perfect skate shoe for me personally

[@crystal-dn5ig]

Did you delete your instagram?

[@cavf88]

I can’t ride vulc. At over 30 years old, they just don’t protect my feet enough. I have been riding the Joslin’s 1 for 3 pairs now and I absolutely love them! I just also tried the NB 508 too and while I really like the shoes, they don’t protect your feet that much from impact. Back to Joslins after I’m done with the 508

[@jb664q]

Dude thanks for sharing! 32 here and my old school pros just didn't protect my feet enough and brusied heels suck. Went with etnies Marana and am much happier. I'll give the Joslins a look.

[@funkydankspliff]

Y’all should try out FP insoles, they are crazy on protecting your feet

[@seanfitzgerald5864]

I've skated a lot of the NB numerics and the the Westgate's felt like the least padded by far. The Foy's feel good on my 36 year old feet if you want something kind of like a more padded 508.

[@cavf88]

@@funkydankspliff I got some, but with the Joslin’s I don’t feel the need of wearing them.

[@Damoforce]

< 33. The Rowan Pros were not bad. But have found goodness in the Tyshawn’s.

[@PhaseSkater]

nike nyjah free cupsoles. take a while to break in, but they last forever

[@landonkane1795]

Thank u a great vid to start the day

[@kmrskates]

Cupsoles all the way! I like the look and idea of vulcs, but I'd rather go for durability and support, because the boardfeel and flex comes fairly quickly in most modern cupsoles. Marana, Joslin (1 & 2), NB# 1010, Silo SC, Quattro, Evant, and Dunks are my primary cupsole recommendations!

[@whatsupyall2884]

can someone help me for my 1Setup

[@KeithSkates]

I can't recommend the eS' Accel Slims enough. Cupsole, a little on the thinner side, but with the STI insoles they come with, they really don't hurt on hard lands or primos.

[@crashbot2762]

Review on Santa Cruz rails?

[@jamesl8296]

Favourite cupsole these days is the Adidas Tyshawn, great shoe and last pretty well...skated 3 pairs in a row now.

[@anyelovidal5137]

I loved the emericas leo laced, they are cup soles but it has great board feel and fast break in period

[@ralph9446]

Please donate me used skateboards🙏

[@BigBlackSwagBear]

Any plans on releasing a Westgate 308 review video? I enjoyed the feel of the shoe, but maybe due to how I ollie, they would burn through my shoe lace within a weekend so I had to retire them. If you want to try some cupsoles, may I suggest the Nike SB Forces 58, I think it's their new model and they fit me perfectly so I think I've finally found my go to shoe. They have a similar sole as the Nyjahs, but the shape of a dunk.

[@idmhead0160]

I'm assuming you mean 508? I think they should put a leather or suede strip along the top side. My ollies wear there, but, maybe it's just because I'm not that good. I've noticed that the 440s look like the laces are further up and presumably will get shredded less. And the rubber on the side of the cup sole looked thicker compared to the 508s. I have some 440s on order. Interested to see how they compare.

[@BRUH-ko9vf]

beeen put out a new vid!!!

[@peps1mega]

Glad I finally made it here. Clear, concise, relatable and no fluffing

[@fabioenchilada2654]

Just bought a pair of the 440 new balances and I’m even more excited to skate them

[@idmhead0160]

Me too

[@idmhead0160]

Did you skate yours yet? I got mine today. They seem pretty darn durable.

[@mitchelviolins210]

Not necessarily a skate shoe but I really love the Adidas sambas. The design works really well for me. I have a heavy preference toward cupsoles and the more "soccer" shoe design.

[@idmhead0160]

I've been using those too. A big advantage is you can find them on sale on Amazon for $39 from time to time. Almost half the price of most of the skate shoes I've seen. The upper part of the shoes is pretty durable. It would be nice if there was a bit more rubber on the side, though that hasn't really been an issue for me so far. The weak point is the pattern on the soles (I don't like the circular suction cups, the tread in the back wears out in the heel from walking also). I've been wearing through them near my big toe. Next pair I start, I want to fill in the cracks in the treads with shoe goo. If you look at Adidas skate shoes you can see that a lot of them are just modified soccer shoes that they had previously. Also, the good thing about Sambas is that they have been around for decades and they don't get phased out like other shoes. If the rubber on the soles was filled in a little more, I think those shoes would be virtually indestructible. Certainly, for non-skate use.

[@calthacher]

Ben Degoat

[@travishedspeth9709]

For me, I've always leaned toward cupsoles that are fat up top and slim down towards the bottoms. The DVS comanche 2.0s are the closest I've seen to perfection for me plus you can find crazy deals on them

[@jasimanis3374]

I've probably skated 5 pairs of reebok Club C's and some other reeboks that I really like for cupsole shoes. For vulc I like converse w/ some nicer insoles (wear down really nice and the rubber toe lasts forever)

[@carl2614]

I'm first I think?

[@claysoggyfries]

Vulcanized better

[@vix_in_japan]

I've started skating a pair of Marana's, I've only ever skated Vans and Nike Blazers before now and I go through them. in no time at all. I guess I skate a lot but as much as I love the board feel of Vans and the look of the shoes (Half Cab and Classics all the way) I just can't be buying shoes as often as I have, it's both expensive and ecologically terrible, I do try to always patch up shoes with shoe goo so I can get some wear out of them even when they have holes in the soles but even so. The feel of the cup sole is indeed very different, at first I hated it, I couldn't feel my board at all, but gradually it's coming back and I'm getting used to it. Durability so far has been good, we'll see how they last longer term.

[@eybx9530]

Favourite Vulc - SB Shane . Favourite Cup - Etnies Marana

[@evalian1712]

Amazing video for beginners! By the way, I've heard the Kyle Walker Pro has some kind of WAFFLECUP technology that they claim is the combination of vulcanized and cupsole shoes.

[@cornball1761]

I’ve had them the sole is very thin and they fall apart after a month I would not recommend. Get the joslins by etnies they take longer to break in but after you break them in they last forever.

[@christophermccartney7150]

That switch heel line was perfect. I like cupsoles more than vulcs, vulcs are good for skating the park though. I really feel like its easier to switch to cupsole from vulc than vice versa though, tere's something about the extra support that you get used to. I'm on my eigth pair of Elijah Berle's which is a cupsole with no insole. I switch to the NB Jamie Foy's if I wanna skate a rail or transition with a little extra confidence and boardfeel.

[@minutes2midnite]

Thanks for this. I was wondering why my new shoes made my decks feel so soggy and waterlogged. I typically skate vulcs so super helpful

[@briansunbury]

I've been skating hi top cons for about a year now and they're the best. Super easy to break in, great board feel, and the rubber toe cap helps them last!

[@Mister_Scar]

I usually have 2 pairs of skate shoes in rotation. My favourites are the Lakai vulcs and the Etnies Maranas. The vulcs have incredible board feel and flick but little impact protection. The Maranas have better impact protection, super durable but less consistent flick in my opinion. I usually pick a shoe for the type of skating I'm going to be doing that day. If I'm planning to hit stair sets I'll bring out the Maranas and if I want to do more flatground tech or vert I'd go with the Lakais.

[@KamuiNagano]

Best Cupsole: Etnies Michelin Marana Best Vulc: Lakai Cambridge

[@28kcskate]

My favorite cupsole - emerica G6 Nike- dunks favorite Vulcanized shoes- vans - old school fallen- slash

[@sortaskateandsnow]

I hated my cup busenitz, they’re a dope shoe tho. My flat ass feet don’t do well in any cupsole, I can do some new balances tho.

[@facksmasheen]

Adidas matchbreak super in suede are probably my favorite shoes ever (I've been skating over 20 years now). They look fairly simple but the small details really make them perfect for me. Worst shoes I've ever tried skating, I'd have to go wayyyy back... Gershon Mosley "GMOS 4" globe shoes... it was like wearing bricks on your feet. I think they became my lawn mowing shoes pretty quickly lmao.

[@toneohm]

flip tricks on Vans.. barf.. especially kickflip variations

[@alfredgsa1]

I have skated Shane’s and they are too good, so flexible and sticky, they feel great but once they are old, are so tiny and primos hurt a lot. I think cup soles have less board feel and grip, but they last longer. In my personal opinion, I’m down for vulcanized

[@dn8226]

felt like the shanes didnt last long enough, got soggy quick, recently got cupsole slips and they’re holding up great definitely recommend

[@davids.816]

The older I get the less "feel" the better. I get more tired with less absorbant shoes. I used to think it was the size of the wheels but I was wrong. It's DEFINITELY the sole of the shoe. Lately I've been skating a standard pair of Air Force Ones and I feel like I'm a teenager again. I'm not getting super tech with these but I last WAAAAY longer compared to shoes with less impact.

[@BADMAN89]

Fellow Canadian here I enjoy both types of shoe, but my favourite across the board (no pun intended) is the Globe Mahalo Plus

[@zebalyon]

Baggy jeans and Cupsoles All day 💯

[@idmhead0160]

Either that, or maternity pants

[@OdawaTraveler]

I recently bought two pairs of new skate shoes, Straye(Logan) and Asics(Japan). I have to say skating the Straye are way easier to skate because of the board feel.

[@booneprock4952]

Best cup sole I’ve ever skated was the Reynolds g3 from emerica. Tragic that they don’t make it anymore, perfect impact protection, great toe durability, not a lot of board feel but the shape was so flat and pointy that it didn’t matter to me. Best toe and heel flick of any shoes I’ve ever had too.

[@jouhajohnny]

Favorite shoe/cupsole is Nike SB Dunk High and my favorite vulc is Nike SB Blazer Mid or the older Blazer GT’s

[@eBoard3R]

🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼 *Supra Skytop is my favourite Vulc shoe but heel wears so easily*

[@Damoforce]

By far, cupsoles for me are better for a Heelflip. They just work

[@jaimeronan]

I have New Balance 508 that I won't skate. The heel is too low for me. I don't like vulc shoes. I tried Nike SB Blazed Mid and adidas Busenitz Vulc. I didn't appreciate long sessions with them. I'm more confident with cupsoles. Favorite models: adidas Busenitz Pro, éS Accel (with heel pads), éS Accel Plus.

[@Ha1rD1aper]

had a pair of special Metallica edition Vans Half-Cabs that had some really good insoles. they were probably my favorite Vulks. Es Accels were probably my favorite Cup from back in the day. although, i really liked the Spanky model that was almost the same as the Dissent from Emerica. wore out kinda fast tho.

[@whatsupyall2884]

HELP PLS So first of all i wanna Cruise around like in the city just vibin u know but also wanna do flip tricks and later bowls and park So I got a few Questions appreciate it if someone answer Are those the right Trucks sizes for the deck size? I’m lowkey confused 8.25 Deck= Indy144 and Thunder 148 8.50 Deck= Indy149 and Thunder 149 what wheels are the best? many Skaters told me to buy spitfire F4 or Conical Full 99A but they also said in the beginning I only need to cruise around to get comfortable on the Board but for cruising around wouldn’t it be better to buy softer wheels? Should I buy Indy’s or Thunder? because Indy are made in China and thunder not u know and I heard those 2 are the best If I buy an 8.5 deck let’s say with thunder 149 can I ride 54mm wheels or do I get wheelbite? Sry for so many questions

[@sk84life80]

I gravitate towards vulcanized shoes. Currently skating a pair of Globe Surplus. They're probably one of the best pair of vulc shoes I've ever owned. On the other end of the spectrum is a pair of New Balance 212's. They are a major disappointment. Uncomfortable. My whole body hurts after wearing them . I haven't had a pair of cup soles in quite a while. I'm not a fan of the bulk.

[@idmhead0160]

Ben, if you review more cup soles, can you do a review of the New Balance 440s? I have the 508s too. I have some 440s on order. It looked like they had more rubber on the side compared to the 508s. On an unrelated note, I was thinking it would be cool if you did a review of cruiser wheels. I recently got some Mini Logo AWOLs (80A 55, 59, or 63mm) and what a difference it is cruising around on asphalt. Drastically faster and smoother. You do way more flip tricks that me, so, maybe you just wouldn't like cruiser wheels, but like I said, what a difference for cruising around. I'm glad I tried them. It's a blast just carving around on them on hills or anywhere else.

[@tommiehuntermado1064]

My favorite skate shoes is the Circa Lopez 50, just tried a “new” version that’s called Circa Lopez 50 pro, Love them! If you have chance maybe you could review them? There’s no review of them on KZbin

[@walterperez2546]

Man, this is such a good video. Thank your for actually taking the time

[@fritzgeraldlee2181]

VANS PRO OLD SKOOL. Long lasting & durable 💯💯💯

[@morganmensa5129]

STRAYE ANTUAN DIXON vulcanised are the best ive had so far.

[@Sgt.MajorDani]

okey i'm to old and haven't skated for 27years .. Last i remembered was we used sneakers.. Like dc or hi top Adidas originals or allstar . Not rubberboots, nor träskor or flipflops, okey sometime flipflops but .. Shoes seem to be much bigger thing now