Lakai Gass Telford Shoe Review & Wear Test

[@zelenkovegor]

Actually Telfords one the rarest shoes that combine’s both wide foot fit, and ankle support. Most shoes on the market like Nike blazer mid or vans old school provides ankle support and protection but I have to go through long break in period with blisters and stuff, hate it. But these comfortable, for my wide feet, out of box. Love them so far.

[@kelsijaynes2395]

Well this sold me lol I have some Lakai Cambridge that I absolutely loved skating but they were a touch on the narrow side, which is expected with such an adidas indoor soccer inspired shoe as that one, I’ve been eyeing the Telfords for a while because I just refuse to pay the hypebeast premium for dunks these days. Good to know these will work for me.

[@humanbeing8068]

Maybe it’s just me but i have a wide foot and can only comfortably skate vans out the box. I just bought the fourstar telfords and they feel so uncomfortable rn

[@spht9ng]

@@humanbeing8068 sure your foot isn't just flat? i have a wide foot but my arch is also collapsed which flattens my foot when i put weight on it. I can't wear any shoe that has a skinnier midfoot area with arch support or a curved shape (almost every skate shoe). The only thing i've found that doesn't kill my feet is eS Accel Slims.

[@humanbeing8068]

@@spht9ngtbh yeah mine does the same thing when i set it flat and put weight on it. I wish i could skate a shoe like the Tom Knox NB or the Lucas Puig adidas but being that those are modeled after indoor soccer shoes there’s no way that’s happening. Idk if they’ll work for you, but i found the remastered Adidas Tyshawn lows, and the New Ishod 2s to fit my foot comfortably without squeezing it or anything

[@WhoDey98]

good to know i got flat feet and fairly wide and most skate shoes are too narrow for myself

[@slmjm8849]

Hello. I'm a normal person. I wear Lakai's. Cambridge and Manchester's. Thank You.

[@chrissark7253]

Respect

[@kevincollins8620]

I own the Larry June Telford for chilling. As a dunk owner... and someone who doesn't skateboard... (I grew up doing it...) I collect shoes I love. I plan on adding more Lakai

[@northwoodzhiphop]

Good to know. I just got some lows coming in the mail now. Luckily I got a deal. Grand total was $44.09 so for that price I don't mind blowing through them quickly. I'm stoked and hope I like them.

[@zackwilson2702]

Hey Christian, I’m curious what wrist braces you use when skating. I broke my left wrist skating and ended up needing surgery and wanna get back to it with some measure of protection. Great review as usual good sir

[@chrisXjosi]

Would love to know that it to. And the braces for your feets.

[@Da_N8tiveMan_03]

i got my wrist brace from walmart they should have it in the medicine area if not ask around, ive had mine for awhile so i cant remember where in store i got it

[@gan.91.]

I'd really recommend the triple-8 gear, you can get a full pack on amazon for about 50 bucks and the wrist guards themself for 20 dollars on amazon or onewheel

[@jameswray1447]

Hey, "normal person" here. I used to skate back when I was a teenager. I now have a career where I can't justify the time off for the potential ankle injuries as I'm usually on my feet all day, but I still wear Lakai shoes almost all the time and I regularly get compliments on them. I love my Lakais and usually stick with them because I like the style, (im a sucker for the unique color ways.) and even though i don't skate anymore, I tend to be very rough on shoes, and skate shoes in general (and especially Lakais, in my opinion.) tend to wear down more attractively than most "normal" shoes do. Great review by the way, first video I've seen from your channel, and likely won't be the last.

[@pieter-janlodewijkduquene]

Best shoes i have ever skated still skating them frequently for a very long time.

[@quarter_cab]

Emerica Pillar mid. It's the half cab but perfected

[@cardiothoraskate4524]

I would love to see a review on the fat eS Accel OG (I tried the slims also and they are horrible). I personally didn't mind them much but dude everyone looks to be skating them in Japan right now

[@jerrynava3893]

Luved the review and this was very accurate just killed my pair, last week, literally everything you said happened to them over about a month and a half of skating them, except no bloody toe :)

[@christianflores]

Damn that sucks mane :/

[@JumpHigherVA]

Lakai consistently makes some damn good looking shoes. I don't skate nearly as much as I used to (so I guess I'm "normal" now? Idk lol) but I've been itching to get a pair just to feel that skate shoe feel again. So idk if you wanna call me a poser or whatever but I honestly prefer the look of Lakai over Vans or Nike or any other big af borderline streetwear name. So to answer your question I wouldn't be surprised to see more people start wearing em for looks cuz they're straight gas. Fire reviews btw, you really commit to your craft.

[@funderg8213]

Can you do a adidas suciu gazelle adv sir ? The green ones Thanks subscriber from Philippines 🇵🇭💟

[@moikiemcsgandmore6472]

I’ve been waiting for this!

[@parkerhuish7305]

Ok I love everything you do for skateboarding but dog, you used to really review shoes, I mean like some long reviews that show what the extended wear looks like and I’ve just been sad lately that the shoes are still looking pretty dang new during the review. Don’t get me wrong I still love and appreciate it but personally I always always love it when you put more time into skating the shoe.

[@svtimmy]

I'm really curious on your opinion for eS Swift 1.5. They're amazing in my opinion and maybe you'd like them too. Just go half a size lower so you wouldn't compain about the fit.

[@tyronelee8501]

If u like mids Christian, review the Emerica Pillar!

[@BERNIE817]

Let’s run a globe los angered or globe surplus review. I skate them over and over but would love to hear what you think!

[@ScottyPotty666]

ive been wondering about these thanks for the review! I kinda feel the way abt sb dunks that ive skated. Like they look dope and hitting on a skateshop raffle feels awesome, but they get torn tf up after like two medium length sessions. Really comfy to just rock on the daily tho! While im here in the comments i gotta say i appreciate the work!! My tyshawns were still my fave shoe i skated and it was thanks to u that i got them! Respect, man. Have a great day!

[@erickt9415]

Finally! I've been wanting to hear your thoughts. Thank you for this video.! My favorite skate shoe! I'm on my second pair (this same color) and will likely continue to get more lol Here's my take on this shoe (I've even played with the idea of doing my first ever upload to youtube just to talk about this shoe): For folks looking to buy this shoe. I agree with what Chris said, unless you're some youngster, impact hurts with these if you don't have a good insole. I have Fp in mine. Before the insoles, my knees would hurt and impact off 3 stairs was already too much for me. For all of 2022 till now, I skated a rotation between lakai cambridge and telford..both lasted me 7 months. I retired my cambridge already and still got a few more sessions before I make a whole on my flicking side. (skating 2-3 times a week averaging 1-2 hours each sesh) Aesthetically I love this shoe. It excites me seeing these on Kyonosuke ripping the streets more than someone skating jordan 1's (no shade). I do wish cushion was better but I guess its the price I'm paying for my favorite aesthetically pleasing skate shoe.

[@imm311]

Great review! I am a "normal" and would wear these. I've known of lakai since the early 2000's but have never bought a pair. I might get a pair soon. God bless you and yours praying for you!

[@amboararatsima6354]

hey christian it's meit was just to say that your're doing well and to encourage you to continue what you love. peace

[@rataatata]

Solid review. Been waiting on these. It was between the Telfords or the eS' Accel Slim MIDs. I went with the eS' Accel Slim Mids and do not regret it. Do a review on them eS' mids my man

[@brycedaniels6560]

Try the silo sc after these they are the best besides the Quattro right now(they’re pretty similar just style differences)

[@moses7452]

Great video! You should review the converse con fastbreak pro mid. I don’t see any good reviews on them.

[@christianflores]

Thanks G. I’ll look into them. See if they are for me.

[@ryanxcho7154]

I’ve been wanting this review for so long🔥

[@floccgotti7095]

Remember saving up and buying some in middle school. Lakai always been dope

[@tyleredwards9382]

I've been going back and forth between vans rowans and lakai Manchesters for a while but I just ordered Telford lows and I don't skate any more but those 2 brands bat 1000 for comfort but I love that these look like dunks but are more affordable and cool

[@christianflores]

Yeah it is basically a dunk lol but i think it’s more comfortable than the vans.

[@Damoforce]

I tried the lows on, the were way too narrow :(

[@edwarddelacruz3923]

I've worn Lakais for both skating and just chillin. I honestly love the brand! I even graduated high school with a pair of Griffins on my feet! I did have a nephew once ask if they were Nikes (He wears Vans, Nikes and adidas)

[@drewdanger9413]

Hey buddy I'm that guy. I'm a guy that doesn't skate. I used to back in the '90s but not anymore and I love them. They're great. Right now I'm just a little bit of a dilemma. I need to know if with my wide foot if I could fit in 11 as opposed to 11 and a half because I just get everything 11 and a half and it works well but I've had a few pairs of 11s out of Nike the vandal edition that fit like more of a skate shoot and they're totally comfortable. So I'll be able to tell you if you can wear an 11 and still have space in your shoe which is going to be really important for people to know because then they'll give people the width and how the shoe works if it has extra space and still has a true fit effect for your foot so I'll let you know. I don't even know if any of that makes sense, but keep doing what you do. Stay awesome!

[@cardiothoraskate4524]

Currently skating my first Lakai's (the Vincent Alvarez Atlantic model) and I did notice it got floppy way faster than any of the other shoes I've tried (mostly etnies and eS shoes). I also noticed the bottom wore down crazy faster than the maranas I usually skate. But hey, Mike Mo likes skating his shoes floppy and I only bought the Lakai's to be more like him lol

[@justinskates4218]

Maybe you already did a review on this shoe but I can’t find one if you have, I’d like to see a video on the Kyle walker 1, not the 2 with the strap but the first one. I’ve bought these shoes twice and they’re probably my favorite, but I think it’s be cool to see you review them

[@recker034]

i was waiting for this, thank you so much christian

[@AKrasavin]

Please tell us about the protection you're using for skating!

[@32srt32]

how do the telfords compare to dunks?

[@christianflores]

Not very close lol

[@vteli1497]

Less goo been waiting for this one

[@matthewayres1104]

I’ve been a big fan of these shoes. I’m starting to like the Telford lows more because they don’t get as loose and soggy.

[@christianflores]

Ahhhhhhh that’s a good idea. Are they still super thin.

[@matthewayres1104]

@@christianflores they feel pretty much the same. The heel feels a little bit more padded at the opening but that could just be my mind messing with me.

[@rhinusbreedt9772]

Hey Christian. Great videos as always. Please do a review on the new fallen bomber shoe.. got the new dc kallis vulcs low. Love the feel. Although a better insole would have made the shoe number 1 haha.

[@ianrestores]

After owning a pair and wearing it to the ground, I can agree that these don't have the best durability and the performance is adequate. I know people want an alternative to dunks and these are somewhat similar, more like jordan 1s as they fit slimmer. The telfords have thinner materials and softer rubber so yea they don't have great durability. They're not a bad shoe to skate though!

[@christianflores]

TRUE. True. Yeah I would like dunks that are not 10000000 bucks.

[@ToxicDoesMinecraft]

Try the Converse Jack Purcell Pro X Alexis Sablone Mids if you can find them. Best looking and best skating Converse shoe for sure.

[@wolfiy8863]

So far I would choose this for soty

[@keiyoshii4292]

i knew i recognised you, i was the scooter kid on the flat rail that was watching you with a buddy when you were seshing the 6 stair gap.

[@lcrilley93]

I do have a wider foot and now that I have a good job I have basically only bought this shoe I love it so much

[@christianflores]

Nice man! Yeah I felt like it was a little lose on my foot

[@lcrilley93]

@@christianflores I definetly find I need to go half a size down with the lows to or they feel a little to wide once they break in they feel perfect in my actual size in the highs tho

[@tateanderson5645]

I do not skate, but do wear Lakai. I am from San Diego tho, and wearing them in Nashville where I live now I get some looks

[@bryanz9359]

skate some etnies marana michelins!!

[@deadskinmask91]

Yup size 14 wide foot here , they fit great and a good first cupsole for a vulc guy in my opinion premo dont hurt to bad in em either.

[@juhstion]

really? are the actually good for wide feet?

[@sams2958]

Aye Chris can you review the Adidas FA EXPERIMENT 1 SHOES? God bless

[@billykimber616]

So you’re saying they should have much better quality leather and suede

[@christianflores]

Yes. I think so. That was a bit ago that I skated them.

[@mihapetek4886]

Hey could u do a review of Clearweather Donny's? They are supposed to be long lasting. Thx

[@2minstomidnight]

What about a review & test about Supra Skytop III ? Please do it, bro!

[@gan.91.]

Someone please explain how he's making the shoe spin in the background

[@edwardthiele293]

Can we get a review on the dc x bronze clocker please

[@sp1ke25]

amazing shoes

[@franciscoalves7098]

shoe sugestion adidas Kader sylla

[@YPower]

Please if you could, do a review about the Nike P-Rod 8!

[@Sproutt]

How would you compare these to a Nike dunk fit?

[@cale76]

You need to try the Emerica Spanky KSL G6. Best cupsole out.

[@swift_owen9685]

Try the dc legacy 98’s. I skated them and they lasted me verry long

[@ab-ue9yx]

They really do suck for impact protection so I always use My insoles. Telfords usually last me a few months if I put glue on the stitches before skating them and some glue on the heelflip area if it starts to tear. But then again in 20+ years I never found skate shoes that would not rip in my ollie-heelflip area so I am not that bothered.

[@crazycarlsadventures5983]

Yea that’s exactly where all my wear and tear happens .. my toes usually never get a hole in them

[@sean640]

I have ur laces on all my shoes and boots. Now I have a bunch of extra laces for arts and crafts!!!!!!!!!

[@christianflores]

That’s awesome man!!!! Thank you!!!!! 👊♥️♥️♥️

[@christianflores]

Ayyyyy thanks man! 👊♥️

[@brandontate7100]

Haven't seen a pair of these since i had my recycled Telfords.

[@biggiecheese6152]

Can you please do a review on avia 830 they look like something skaters would wear in the 80s

[@turtle10ize]

Hey bro I know you hate Converse, but can you try the suede Chuck 70's? The bottom isn't as slippery as the Cons they feel completely different imo just a thought tho

[@drillofthedeath879]

Can you do a tutorial like the ones you did some years ago? Maybe about Laser Flips or Inward Heels?

[@turnermatheson886]

in my opinion this is the best skate shoe

[@lh8495]

does anyone know whats on his foot at 0:37

[@christianflores]

I don’t even know.

[@motmotloren6974]

yo christian try to review that new nike brsb

[@deanhayden5623]

I use lakai Cambridge on my electric skateboard and there brilliant lots of grip what helps when your travelling at speed lakai make some great skate trainers and have liked them since early 2000s but im not sure on these its like they looked at the nike sb dunk high and thought let's do that sort of like the dc pure high what I must say aint great

[@adaravi1997]

Do the Vulca 500ii It’s super cheap and such a good shoe

[@omgness14]

$135.99-145.99 in Canada so even though its not Nike, you might as well get some Dunks if you can get some cause theyre the same price. So mu comment to Lakai is make them cost less in Canada

[@DynamicGlove]

ayo christian saw my man andy anderson skating some etnies "WINDROW VULC MID X REBEL SPORTS" in a dan corrigan vid, looked a bit like the kyle walker 2 with the strap on velcro, yahmean? could be a nice vid and restore your faith in the velcro skate shoe massive. Make sure you dont make too banger of a video tho otherwise your unrippable shoelaces are gonna be obsolete 😬

[@paytondarling649]

can you try the addidas sambas adv

[@frankcastle3827]

Those Lakai shoes are sexy! You should skate in the OG D3 osiris shoes lol they just rereleased them

[@kevincollins8620]

I do own 4 star shirts, and Huf stuff.... but as someone who doesn't skateboard... these shoes are fire.

[@buddlightyear8557]

I chose the DC lynx zero over these.

[@larryjimbob]

Skating them myself atm. I have wide feet and they're pushing my big toe inwards and the toe stitching has blown out really quickly. Bit disappointed with them personally 😊👍

[@buddlightyear8557]

@@larryjimbob where I am, the lakai cost 180$, while I got the lynx zero for $60, that too the basquait version.

[@danielash5723]

Hell yeah I love the telford highs bro,

[@benjordanbarrett]

Do the fallen bomber shoes

[@bigpoint210]

Hey can u test out the simple skate shoes that are on ccs

[@christianflores]

What are they? A CCS shoe?

[@bigpoint210]

@@christianflores they are a brand called simple that got re added to ccs it's not a ccs shoe.

[@tarantinoish]

I like Lakai shoes, but for 90 bucks I think I’ll stick to Etnies.

[@lifta1809]

Puma just dropped new shoes suedes actually designed for skating, you should give them a go. Would be cool to see if they're noticeably better then the O.G. suede Also keep up the awesome work!

[@2HIFODIS]

Do Adidas matchcourts

[@robc8979]

You should skate the éS Quattro

[@mercyme3400]

I really love Lakai, but they truly get saggy easily, i only skated the Griffin for only two weeks, and felt no protection nor cushion on my feet, so i stopped buying em now

[@matthias7439]

I think lakai tried to create an sb dunk high which is easy to get so skaters could actually skate them

[@MrBaskins2010]

used to love this shoe because of the psuedo dunk look but none of that matters because i dont like the way lakais fit my wide feet. now i just buy dunks because I have the budget for them lol

[@AlexToma]

This remind me of the turbo green Jordan 1

[@l300lafrance8]

From personal experience, if you skate those shoes everyday for about a whole month, the bottom tread is going to be so bad that you will struggle to do rock tricks in transition or even skating impact because your shoes will just come off the board as if they were slipping on butter

[@thatjoshwright5577]

I am not normal but I skate and love my Lakai’s. I got them on sale at zumiez for $40 but the manager gave me another 20% off so I walked away paying $32 for a brand new pair of Lakais

[@mathisbecker7393]

Do a shoes review about karl kani's shoes

[@thatguythatskates6618]

Skate the dc William slims

[@aerpods]

What type of knockoff Dunk highs are these

[@silinsii7924]

Intro song name?

[@mickaeldrouin9452]

I skated these shoes and I got through within a week of skating. Very disappointed, but they look great, have a lot of support for the ankle and the board feel is amazing. If you're going to skate with these shoes, I recommend you to put Shoe Goo on the Ollie area, they'll last longer and you'll have a blast!!!!

[@tenzinrtharchin]

You did it!

[@circa54]

Would of liked to try these but that sole isn’t to my liking. Too thin!

[@KJmadKing]

Li Ning erik ellington shoes pls.

[@turboman4635]

They seem like they're a mimic of Nike dunk sbs just for the looks

[@JacksonianT]

lol I don't skate (since I attempted back in the early 00s) but I pretty much only wear lakais since, since I don't skate I've had a pair of grey telfords that have lasted me like ... at least a decade, haha

[@Rafma89]

Maybe the Adidas Nizza Hi Adv?

[@christianflores]

Maybe 👊👌👍

[@Rafma89]

@@christianflores Alrighty 🤘

[@TheWrathOfBlackJesus]

I skate, but don’t wear my Telford Highs when I do. I just rock them casually.

[@joebuczkowski8605]

Nice varial heel flip.🦶