NEW EPIC GRINDSHOES - Watch This Before Buying

[@bxl2012]

The most fascinating thing about this video is how calm the skatepark is.

[@iRollerboot]

Trying this ASTMRZXQ thing.

[@phantommaggotxxx]

Right? No scooter kids causing wrecks every 30 seconds..

[@okthisisthelasttimeipromise]

@@phantommaggotxxx thinking it was only because it was 8:30am on a Tuesday lol.

[@apexmobiledontdie]

Yeah man what a beautiful place to grind

[@chaosspider5765]

bro was really skating next to the windows xp background

[@flyingonblades]

You hit the nail on the head.... I wore soaps(and later Salomon grind shoes) everywhere as my daily driver shoes. They afford you the ability to mess around and grind stuff you never would be allowed to. For instance if you’re at Walt Disney World there’s no way you’re not gonna get basically arrested for skating in the park but if you pimp in there with your grind shoes you’ll be able to do all kinds of stuff without really attracting much attention. It’s the difference between getting a stern warning not to do “that“ again versus getting ejected from the place you are for having in-line skates on.

[@iRollerboot]

Precisely! And these are so comfy

[@theslowesthare4831]

Man Mike, you always come though with great comments, you just painted a great picture with the Disney world example 😊👍👍👍

[@flyingonblades]

@@theslowesthare4831 the best was shredding in the LCMS courtyard before school

[@theslowesthare4831]

@@flyingonblades I bet man, those benchs/ledges were so fun

[@mattmcdonald9672]

I had the rb grind shoes with the roller bars in them. Super heavy but mDe lcms a lot of fun!

[@GaryStango]

As someone who had original SOAPS and is now hitting 40 with now-shitty knees, i miss the hell out of this lol

[@jibbacraftteamplays1282]

Man. I’m 40 now, had soaps when I was like 17-18 or so. I grinded everything that was feasible. Time to snag a pair.

[@amilcartello4952]

I’ve always wanted soap shoes ever since I saw them in SA2 and now I found a nice alternative to them great video

[@thesadbread]

That's what I'm saying!

[@msonickid3017]

Same here

[@OliBenet]

This is awesome thank you so much! I get mine today and yesterday I was in a shopping center and there were rails everywhere so that people wouldn’t bang their shopping carts into walls and I was just thinking “IWANNAGRINDTHAT” maybe I can be the first 40 year old thrown out of a shopping mall for jumping on rails on Grindshoes 👑 - very sick unities, but where’s the tabernacle? 😤😂

[@okthisisthelasttimeipromise]

I’m so excited to scope out different freeslidespots! I didn’t even mention that you don’t need a hard surface to use these as compared to skates. The world is open to slide!

[@okthisisthelasttimeipromise]

And yeah totally forgot the tab ugh!

[@StarNearby]

I honestly really want a pair they look almost exactly like the shoes in sa2 and I wouldn't hate painting them in the color of the shoes in the game if I get my hands on a pair and the shoes actually look really fun to mess around with

[@BonitoFlakeThief]

TAKE MY LEAD ILL SET YOU FREE

[@EpicGrindshoes]

Another awesome video, loved the unities as well! Thank you so much, so glad you’re enjoying them!!!!

[@iRollerboot]

They are too much fun 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@noragrettispaghetti]

The obvious reason for getting them is because you're always on the grind 😎 #hustlelife

[@iRollerboot]

THIS hahaha! 😆

[@EpicGrindshoes]

hahhaah nice one 😂

[@Just_a_normal_angelo]

Dang looks like something straight Out of a sonic game

[@SquidbeakCaptain]

Probably because Sonic wears grindshoes in SA2, and those same grindshoes came back as a limited time newsletter sign-up cosmetic for Frontiers.

[@Lipwest]

@@SquidbeakCaptain dude he was joking

[@SquidbeakCaptain]

@@Lipwest I guess.

[@Benbearjones]

Why did these have to look so fun thanks now I need them in my life! Thanks for taking the plunge and checking them out for us!

[@iRollerboot]

Absolutely! Excited for some new ideas with these 💡

[@Benbearjones]

@@iRollerboot I can't wait to see what you come up with! Take care Ben!

[@lostworldofjj]

would be interesting to see a long run test how long the H block holds up and how fast the shoes get destroyed when you grind stuff!!

[@Earth2McKay]

Yeah the original soaps got wrecked so fast.

[@vermili0n9]

The cone at the end 😄 You are definitely winning that $50

[@iRollerboot]

😆😆😆

[@jda79]

Hell yeah that was sick my guy. The unity was sick. I may have to save a few bucks and grab a pair soon

[@iRollerboot]

♥️♥️🔥🔥

[@devangrey4376]

I have my pair on the way. Great to see!

[@theslowesthare4831]

"soul bite" 😂👍👍. Such a great video Ben, really really enjoyed it. It through me of at first because the sounds I typically relate to grinding at a skate park were absent. That being said, it was really satisfying, they have a completely different sound while sliding and the pitter patter of the souls was actually really pleasant, especially with just the birds as background noise. Really creative with the tricks, really fun to watch, and...I DID NOT KNOW YOU COULD STILL BACKFLIP! love you great job Ben!

[@theslowesthare4831]

Threw***

[@iRollerboot]

Glad you appreciated everything I did as well. I make sure at least once or twice a year that I can still back flip. Gotta keep that party trick haha.

[@Danielson1818]

Yes, the balance point is a bit farther back on the foot compared to where the H-block is on a skate. That is where the natural arch is on a shoe.

[@Apple_Jackson]

Random question what material are the shoes some pieces look more plastic, I was going to get a white pair and dye them do you think that’d work?

[@daveedarevalo1]

Welp, just ordered my first pair! Thanks for the review and close up shots. Working in nyc for the few months so should be fun

[@iRollerboot]

Heck yeah! Enjoy!!!

[@SherLock55]

Just like the soaps way back when they are cool when you are just out and about and see something you want to grind and obviously don't have your skates. Otherwise you might as well just simply skate. Also the main problem with grind shoes has always been the fact that you cannot roll away or roll up for that matter which sucks bad.

[@iRollerboot]

Very true. The whole rolling away bit is going to be a learning process.

[@rockmanfan5104]

Depending on what you are grinding you can have a smooth walk away. If you hit something bigger tho that impact kinda has to settle. I just stick the landing and walk away

[@bmonq]

Would lubing or oiling these grind part of the shoe help in maintaining momentum while grinding?

[@shredmajor700]

Can't wait to see your walking style really develop.

[@iRollerboot]

Hahaha 🚶🚶🚶

[@glennh9811]

I'm mainly into skateboarding. But as a teen I loved the movie brink. And I love aggressive inline skates. And I had soaps before. So when I saw this company come out with grind shoes again I was stoked. N my next check, Lord willing. I'm gonna order me a pair of the low tops. I want them all eventually

[@iRollerboot]

Heck yeah!! That’s awesome! :D if you do order some use the link below please 👍👍

[@glennh9811]

@@iRollerboot I seen it on powerslide. And the closest one that carries them is in North Carolina. I love in georgia. They said there some in Atlanta but I clicked on the Atlanta site they didn't have them

[@SuperSaiyanX-0014]

I always wanted to learn to grind but was super scared of falling, especially being an adult and ruining a work week with an injury, lol. I thought it would be cool if something like this existed, and that it might make learning to grid alot easier. I had know Idea these were actually a thing, and can't wait to get mine in. I'm more of a 9 1/2, but could only get these in a 10, so hopefully it will work for me.

[@JuanFranco-mq7js]

Rolling around at the speed of sound

[@Habeev07]

Maybe im tripping but there was a model of Soaps that had 2 metal bars from what I can remember. I wish these did too. I wonder if there was something stopping them from putting 2 bars parallell with the foot. I remember seeing the soles of some shoes with metal bars under the arch it in middle school in the early 00's. Mandela effect wont let me find it on google.

[@iRollerboot]

Yes! I remember what you’re talking about. Hmmm.

[@BladerReboot]

Those were Rollerblade brand grind shoes. I had a pair! Heavy as bricks 🧱😂

[@Habeev07]

@@BladerReboot Nice. I knew I seen em but cool that you had em. They totally need a model from Epic grind shoes then with the metal bars. So much speed on those rails and the sound makes it seem more like skating.

[@BladerReboot]

@@Habeev07 the sound was so good! Honestly though, the rollers felt clunky compared to the Epic grind shoes, which slide so easily.

[@EpicGrindshoes]

Yes, the rollerblade ones. They actually weigh DOUBLE the Epic ones... I had them as a kid, loved them.

[@georgemarcosblader]

Omg love it, need these in my life asap 💖

[@iRollerboot]

♥️♥️♥️👞🔥🔥

[@stigzroom]

He'll yeah... I'm gonna get a pair for my next dress shoes

[@iRollerboot]

👞 🔥🔥🔥

[@ShotswithCola]

Can’t wait to order a pair. How much was shipping? Like everything out the door

[@iRollerboot]

Almost $196 shipped to Texas. Shipping was CRAZY fast from overseas. They are considering cutting down shipping cost at the expense of time, which I agree with.

[@ShotswithCola]

I’m impatient so if the cost gets it here fast I won’t complain. That’s sick though. Keep up the good work your channel is awesome.

[@okthisisthelasttimeipromise]

@@ShotswithCola thank you my friend.

[@colemanlewis5080]

Thanks for the review! I am a skateboarder, but I am definitely interested. Do you think I would be able to learn how to use these or would I need blading experience?

[@ddsbo]

i cant wait to get mine, they’re definitely sonic adventure 2 inspired, i don’t want any other shoes ever again

[@iRollerboot]

Enjoy!!

[@ddsbo]

@@iRollerboot 😁

[@recycos]

Really cool! Super nice video. Covered all the spots 👌👌 Probs gunna get me a pair been wondering about these 🧐😄

[@iRollerboot]

👍👍👍🍻

[@velxen77]

Dash shoes is better? Or red lava?

[@anthonyrenbarger7655]

Got mine last night. Can't wait to give them a shot. Also good on you for not aggressive skating... 😂

[@iRollerboot]

Lmao no wheels involved!! 😇

[@BladerReboot]

Dude!! Nice review. I just got mine and have to agree with everything you said. I couldn’t believe how light they are. Also, by the third try I started to get the swing of things. A bit different than grinding on frames.

[@okthisisthelasttimeipromise]

Definitely. Take a second to feel it out. I think as humans we naturally jump on objects with the balls of our feet (with shoes on) so that took some getting used to.

[@BladerReboot]

@@okthisisthelasttimeipromise definitely! My first attempt was almost exactly like yours 😂

[@marcusmazzuca9367]

My problem I had with my soaps, was that I wore them all the time, and the soles wore down within a month or 2. Then all I heard was click click click every step. I would love to hear about how long they last until these click

[@avila7739]

Totally snagging a pair of the Epic Dash!

[@iRollerboot]

Nice! 🔥🔥🔥

[@tommymclaughlin-artist]

I'm super interested in trying these shoes on their own as well as with my Xsjado 2s...How's the width of the shoe? I know Powerslide skates tend to be pretty narrow.

[@iRollerboot]

These have plenty of width. Definitely not a narrow shoe 👍👍

[@aaronmiller7954]

So what is it like when the Rubber sole wears down? Will the grind plates stick out and click clack around like trap shoes? 😅I would buy a pair if l could use them as daily skater shoes as well as grind shoes and not tear them to shreds. And I knew "sole bite" would be an issue, that Rubber sole is probably sticky af. Now they just need to combine grind shoes and heelys, that way you'd be able to run up but roll away. It would take some skill but that would happen pretty quick cuz I imagine coming off a rail, ready to roll away and you don't hit wheel just Rubber to concrete and it stops you in your tracks like a tiny little pebble that wedges between the ground and your wheel and you get absolutely thrown through the air. And when you first hit the rock, it makes a sounds like it's laughing at you

[@ratty5]

I can’t decide between the high tops or low. 🤔 When I was in high school, I got a pair of heelys with grind plates in the middle. There was no stability when grinding and they were heavy. I fell so badly on those, I returned them then next day. 😂

[@maneotis4g63t]

That p rail looks magical

[@iRollerboot]

I am blessed AF.

[@epson_ecotank_et-2850]

I would never be able to do this in public

[@theultimate577]

I pm have zero experience with roller skates, do you think I could learn to use these shoes for grinding relatively quickly??

[@MrBri_Guy]

This video was awesome! I’m thinking about getting a pair, I used to have soaps as a kid. The only thing I’m thinking about is, soap shows u can replace the grind pad if they wear out, but with these shoes u cant do that. What if the grind pad wears out? Maybe it’ll take a long time for that to happen? What are your thoughts on that?

[@jakerios27]

It’s so much weirder watching the shoes grind and Im forgetting that your running or jogging lol but still so satisfying be careful of your ankle my guy how about everyday use as in a daily life how comfortable are they?

[@okthisisthelasttimeipromise]

They are mega comfy as a normal shoe. Literally would be happy wearing these even if they weren’t grind shoes.

[@TheOfficialSaltyFry]

i remember having soaps i had a pair that were gum bottom black suede they looked like etnie roscoe's i remember taking the grind plates off in school cause of the stairways lol

[@rockmanfan5104]

I'm so worried about the H block wearing down fast on me since they don't switch out. I really love them tho. No handrails yet I've been alittle scared but man I have been eyeballing them like crazy wanting to get up there

[@iRollerboot]

If you skate pretty smooth rails and ledges I wouldnt worry too much tbh. If you’re skating gnarly chunky ledges then I’d be more concerned.

[@rockmanfan5104]

@@iRollerboot it's been grinding mostly smooth waxed surfaces. I was grinding some wood surfaces unwaxed at the baseball park yesterday and they slide super smooth. I have 1 mystery gash after about a week. Not very deep or anything tho . Overall I've been loving them and I'm just scared if I mess these up. They might sell out or something and I won't be able to get a new pair!

[@416cyclestyle]

How much ankle support do those have?

[@iRollerboot]

It’s pretty good, especially if you lace them tightly.

[@Christopher-p6s7h]

Do they make a skate style shoe like the original soaps anywhere

[@SwoleakhulTheBlind]

These are sick yo. Imma need to get myself a pair. Nice review mate. Btw can you hit a royale with them 🤔

[@iRollerboot]

I haven’t really tried yet tbh. I want to groove them in first. Please use th affiliate link in the description if you do buy a pair. 🙏🏻

[@SwoleakhulTheBlind]

@@iRollerboot will do mate 👍

[@rjthewerew0lf]

Now that I finally bought these new shoes, it looks awesome! Can't wait to slide!!

[@rjthewerew0lf]

@@GammaDev. Most of the time, I will say, yes. My men feet are size 9. What's yours? Other than that, not a problem.

[@cizrek]

I think it is ridiculous that its been over 20+ years and grind shoes are finally made for adults...

[@shin-ishikiri-no]

Honestly, there should be specific winding tracks made for soap shoes. It's more fun to move along a curved beam.

[@JerseyDevils21]

Imagine the crazy hippy jump to grinds you can hit with those!!

[@endoortv]

Would this be something to learn to grind on easier then skates? Because there are no wheels?? My struggle is that there is almost no control on rails because its slippy and wheels dont make it easier for me… Whats your point of view?

[@iRollerboot]

I’ve been asked this a few times and given it some thought. And I’m still torn. I think it may help you in some ways…by just getting the feel of sliding on an object. But in other ways it may hurt-rolling to..and from an obstacle is so much different than running. For me it can be very disorienting. Tbh I do not recommend them for the sole (pun intended) purpose of learning how to grind on rollerblades.

[@endoortv]

@@iRollerboot thnk you so much for the reply, i appreciate it!👍🏼

[@MontaukCycleCompany]

Everyone remembers soaps right?

[@thecount5559]

Omg please stop this reminds me of high school I had two soaps and the rollerblade shoes with the roller bars. Great fun!

[@iRollerboot]

Hahahaha. Right!? HS FEELS AF

[@ma7939]

Maybe for trying big spots before you put the wheels on

[@Fingerboarding-r5p]

Where's the place you're grinding at?

[@kietzi]

Do you think these kind of shoes could be used for beginner to learn grinding?

[@Earth2McKay]

Damn I ordered mine. Lucky you got them early. I bet your knees feel so bad after a grind shoe sesh... No rolling out.. So much impact your knees take haha.

[@iRollerboot]

After doing it for a while you learn to stride out the landings and not stomp them with both feet. It makes a big difference honestly.

[@Earth2McKay]

@@iRollerboot I'll try and remember that Thanks. Being an ex roller blader I got too used to rolling out so my technique was certainly more attuned to that style. Hoping the light weight makes a big difference. The OG soaps felt like wheeless skate boots.

[@Tophadoodledoo]

Can anyone speak to how these fit for wide sized feet?

[@santanaaazxturbo]

I knew you were gonna kill it with those shoes lol 😂 👌🏼💪🏼👍🏼. Now would you say these shoes are good to practice warming up to Unity’s or Savanna’s? Or is that still better practiced on skates ? Just wondering if those skills could transition at all to skates. But Great job on this review !

[@iRollerboot]

To be honest. I kind of am seeing this as it’s own sport altogether. I think it probably helps with body awareness for sure, but to be honest I’m not sure that I would use these specifically to train for learning new tricks on rollerblades. I believe I’ve seen people with different opinion on this, but I honestly view this as almost completely separate from rollerblading with only slight overlap.

[@18266609]

I need a pair of these. like the old school soap shoes.

[@jaydencollins4384]

Omg soap shoes!!! I want a pair so bad! even though I wasn’t raised in the late 90s lol.

[@jonastronaut2942]

I kinda miss Dan Bilzerian's instagram boat days, but I guess videos of him grinding is also cool.

[@iRollerboot]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Barneys69Ruiz]

“What you do on your weekend?” “Oh you know just shredded some pipe with my shoes!”

[@Patrick11223]

AO Tabernacle 👈💯

[@Noah-es7tw]

🔥🔥🔥

[@purplething6610]

0:03 "While grinding, press the X button to accelerate"

[@Undertaker93]

It's so weird seeing your local park on KZbin

[@iRollerboot]

Isn’t it lol

[@bandy-sk5889]

I tried this before I had blades but after I feel like it's not worth it

[@Briceo0o]

This is totally a skate product. Skaters know. They are also great for bringing new peopel to the sport.

[@shin-ishikiri-no]

These would also make for excellent parkour gear.

[@RedCarGamer25]

0:03 sonic heroes rail canyon be like:

[@HYPERxSONICxFANx2012]

Yeah. The original soap shoes are super reinforced. I wear soap shoes daily so I'm totally used to their weight. Mine weigh about 2 lbs, they're size 12

[@chrism4008]

Where do you get them in your size? Did they start manufacturing again?

[@HYPERxSONICxFANx2012]

@@chrism4008 i buy them on ebay. it's a lot of waiting

[@cadilakisrodcustom]

Currently wearing a pair of epic shoes 😂

[@davewestsk8]

Of course you can back flip

[@iRollerboot]

🙈 I try. Lol.

[@user-bw2zq2nj7r]

the background looks like a gmod map

[@thefoonmaster5960]

I love soaping

[@kpillmatic]

I want some but they don’t make 13😫😫

[@okthisisthelasttimeipromise]

Aw shoot :( sorry friend.

[@AceMaverick]

Yeah for me it was like. Meh. Cool soapes are back but meh. 130$ is a lot for shoes when I'll just use my blades. Then I saw the design of this one and went ok sold! Why not have some h blocks just in case if I don't have my blades with me. Lollol. Had this black one not been a thing Ida hard passed on the other ones. These are hott. Thanks for the review. Just placed my order.

[@timmyburnerbeats8849]

Why didn't Heles do this aha

[@joelfakelastname9597]

Another old dude here to talk about the soaps they had growing up.

[@binobones]

In the 90s these were called "Soaps" and everyone that used them died.

[@lander1603]

I smell a sponsorship....

[@okthisisthelasttimeipromise]

♥️ would be dope!

[@rippingdeath666]

Should be a way to replace the block

[@Energis046]

I Want To "Escape from the City".

[@LeFreeze_]

Just get Them skates

[@Shunarjuna]

Clearly itching to get back into aggressive huh?

[@iRollerboot]

Oh yes. It’s KILLLLING ME

[@ocelot_zz]

still don't come in my size

[@JohnDoe-my8kj]

Is that what the kids call “thicc”

[@FemoDOGG]

4 minutes before interacting and starting the vid 😓

[@Ravenna_Black]

lame you can't remove the grind plates like you could with SOAP shoes.

[@chrismclean599]

This is just embarrassing 😂

[@Klausmaus5869]

They certainly look much better than the ugly Soaps looked. I skateboarded and would bring some Soaps in a backpack to mess around on after skating or to let my buddies mess around on; they were fun to have around

[@HYPERxSONICxFANx2012]

Yeah. The original soap shoes are super reinforced. I wear soap shoes daily so I'm totally used to their weight. Mine weigh about 2 lbs, they're size 12

[@thewarriorrlsh]

I'm in the same boat I wear my soaps daily. I also wear steel toe boots at work and their almost the same weight. The boots are barely heavier. I'm a size 12 as well.