NEW EUGEN ENIN USD SHADOW // FIRST SESSION - ARE YOU KIDDING ME!?

[@negue9]

Glad you enjoyed them so much

[@iRollerboot]

It’s clear how much work you and the team put into these. Fantastic product!🔥🏆

[@Utubeisazzho]

Got the white ones coming from Japan this week! Super stoked!! Thank you!!

[@donutbarbell]

Bought these after my 17 year hiatus from skating and hot dangggggg, they're so good! The comfort, mind blowing. Can skate for hours with no hot spots or pain, just so good

[@jeremyfitnfun]

Hey Donut, how well does the hardware last (velcro, buckle, etc) please? I consider getting a pair next year maybe.

[@donutbarbell]

@@jeremyfitnfun so far so good. I haven’t done any street skating in them yet, mainly because I’m in the uk and the weather is horrific. I’ve had USD, razor, Remz and can say these are by far the comfiest.

[@jeremyfitnfun]

@@donutbarbell I'm in the UK too (North Essex). Whereabout are you? I have only skated 3 skates: USD Aeon, Gawds Tim Franken, and Trigger Rainbow Jeff Dalnas. Regarding Shadows, at first I found the looks of it odd, but as you said, I've heard quite a few people say they're the comfiest and also they are good to do technical tricks, so I'm getting interested :) I would choose a freestyle frame for those though.

[@lonerblader85]

Yep can’t beat Xsjados for comfort.. I’m guessing the new USD Shadows don’t disappoint either xD

[@chilli-iceolive-abode2447]

God damn Shadows keep looking more and more appealing. I used to despise how they looked, but the tides are changing... Great video 🔥⚡🔥⚡

[@iRollerboot]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Habeev07]

Biggest souls I've ever seen. those skates look like a dream to skate in.

[@iRollerboot]

They are 🔥🔥

[@bladingisdad]

That closeup of the wax saturated ledge warms my heart. Prolly see u at Havasu next weekend!!!

[@iRollerboot]

YAS!! 🔥🔥

[@GOROSREVENGE]

Man the older xsjado and these new shadows have so much appeal to me havent skated in over 20 years after a gnarly leg break i never was really able to get back on track it was a game ender but i like to see that the sport is making a comeback

[@fredymata6979]

Best skating I’ve seen you do in all the videos I’ve watched, these are probably the ones for you

[@flyingonblades]

USD definitely makes the fastest soul plates(not including the aeon of course).... I had a pair of USD VII skates and they slid like crazy! I’m glad you like the shadows. Bill had the farmer 1’s and later some basic black xsjados. Jonathan had the original Dustin Latimer’s as well. I loved my Damien Wilson’s but the soul plate did get rounded off and caused some issues because I sized down to the small shell. On the Internet we used to call that type of mono strap a “maxi pad“ 😂

[@iRollerboot]

I can always count on you to remember the things I’ve long forgot 😂 ♥️♥️

[@DannyTheDad]

I really like how in depth you go into these reviews. Much love!

[@jakerios27]

Finally someone did a review video on these shadows awesome as always

[@lieuwe1981]

Yes!! I was waiting for this! Im also planning to buy the EE Shadows. Great review!

[@iRollerboot]

Thank you!!

[@Stoitism]

Just got these and I cant believe how good they are. I've swapped the frame out for Oysi mediums though because I couldn't get on with the fluids! I also had to size up a half size from my street shoe size for the best fit. edit to add: I've been skating these with 5mm Footprint insoles in the boot and without the shock absorbers and the feel is just amazing. I don't do any big gaps and I'm mostly just skating park right now so I don't really have much need for the shock absorption. The increase in proprioceptive sensitivity you get without the shock pads is really quite profound. Having your foot that much closer to the soulplate and frame makes a tremendous amount of difference in my opinion and the skates feel so much more like an extension of your own body. The "lean back" sensation you get without the shock pads may not be for everyone however. I've worn zero-drop & minimalist shoes only for over 10 years, so that flat footed sensation comes as second nature to me.

[@iRollerboot]

Very interesting, I hadn’t heard of anyone skating them without the shock absorbers. Really need to pick up some of those FP insoles one of these days. Thanks for the input!

[@Stoitism]

@@iRollerboot Me neither haha. But I tried it and I love it. I realised however that the shock absorbers make for a much smoother ride on rougher terrain i.e street spots. So I made my own shock absorbers from some foam sandals that are half the thickness of the stock shock absorbers. That way I get a bit more of a smooth ride skating street spots while still staying relatively flat-footed in the skates. The footprint insoles are excellent. I prefer the flat ones!

[@nazor8420]

Was so stoked to grab these skates and I love them! love the vids man, good work!

[@iRollerboot]

Thanks Nicholas!

[@Scrotaltube]

Finally a review for the skates I'm still waiting to arrive.....sad times for small feet people

[@nephimcknight5832]

I absolutely love mine. So glad I got a pair

[@bryce_is_Bryce]

Killer F7s, man! And the rough grinds, whew! You were really getting down to business💼 Thanks for the video. Super informative and entertaining as usual.

[@iRollerboot]

Thank Bryce! ^_^

[@elektrosaurus]

This is the exact video I was looking for. Have a pair arriving this week.

[@BladerReboot]

First time I’ve ever seen anyone skate shadows (including pros) and thought, “damn those look gooood!”. You were tearing it up and it looks like they fit you perfectly. I’m just now trying to get used to Fluid Vs on my thrones 😁

[@iRollerboot]

Thank you! Love ‘em!

[@ThatShaunBoy]

Damn, you made me really, really miss skating Xsjado's. Like, really miss it.

[@thekamikaze789]

With the shadow cronicals b roll in back :D I love the skates too. Only thing i switched out was the frame to a fluid4. I am not precise enough for a flat frame.

[@iRollerboot]

You got it!

[@fratparty69]

Your videos have a ton of quality, you talk well and skate even better! Loving these reviews, hadn't heard of shadow usds they look kinda weird tho

[@iRollerboot]

Thanks Bruno!

[@shpuply]

Man! Your royales were on point! The whole thing was great,but wow! 720 was no such either...

[@iRollerboot]

Thanks Jeremy. I definitely felt like they put me in a nice Royale position. 👍👍

[@bladeworks5012]

USD Shadow is not my style of skate, they look like moon boots, but seeing you skating actually it wasn’t looking so bad, it looks like a regular skate from distance, probably I’ll never try it tough, if you guys are interested but a little sceptical about the boots they are not looking bad, I just don’t like this much of complications. Other than that another positive feedback for Fluid V frame which is I really would like to skate. Thanks a lot, great review, not very much interested to skate shadows but always eager to know more details about the skate, appreciated.

[@cak0729]

Subbed! I love how you point out how steep the boot down angle. Good review 😎

[@pinfarmer]

I was surprised how good that little H block works on ledges

[@iRollerboot]

ME. TOO. 🔥

[@anunyo]

I love these skates!! These were my first introduction to Shadows and I can see where all the hype comes from! So comfortable and slide really well! Also come in handy when I'm skating somewhere where I need to convert to the walkable liners to go into places! Side note: my coworkers told me the liners look like Napolean dynamite boots! 🤣

[@iRollerboot]

💙💙💙

[@JDHackett]

Xsjado's are dope and Eugen is a stand up dude. Win, win.

[@iRollerboot]

💯💯

[@MrJaws96]

Cool blades.....I skate razor cults,but would love to try these blades......I also like the back drop of the hills in the back ground when you were grinding the rail.....Something about it .....makes it look like in the middle of no where... just awesome scenery......nice review.....

[@iRollerboot]

Thank you!! 🙏🏻

[@chrisgoblin4857]

I'm not sure on these skates. I used to use the Original all black team skate back in the day and they were amazing. I loved the concept have having a shoe with the padded cuff rather than the tall walkable liner. Used to love the first gen souls as well. I still have them but the heel shock absorber turned to dust last time I took them out and they're quite hard to find replacements. I'd still skate them today if I could find some of them. As always, keep up the great work with the videos, you're quickly becoming one of my favourites mate! Love from the UK.

[@iRollerboot]

Thank Chris!!

[@theslowesthare4831]

Super sick! Makes me want another part!

[@okthisisthelasttimeipromise]

😎😎😎

[@adizaimovic6546]

Great review. Even better skating.

[@okthisisthelasttimeipromise]

🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@nickkesby741]

I nearly got a pair but ended up with the lomax aeon and love it , maybe I need shadows as a back up pair 🤔😅

[@rideblades007]

Wow, dare I say this was the best I've ever seen you skate?! 🔨 🔨 🔨 🔨 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@iRollerboot]

Thank you ^_^

[@_MJ07_]

I'm going to send this to EVERYONE who has ever dismissed my shadows/xsjados because they're ugly without trying them. I really think they're the best that's ever been on the market along with classic thrones.

[@Gumnball]

I had the 1st Xsjado 20 y.a, I feel the same and really looking for the Farmer. The confort was good but with this new liner and strap... I have to buy one.

[@iRollerboot]

👍👍👍

[@udihu]

Ugly might not be the best word to use but they definetly need some geting used to. Just weird to look at them and the lookdown is weird. And here I am saying this, while I'm also skating shadows. (The community is great. Check fb)

[@thezode]

I got to impatient waiting on these and bought the Jeff Dalnas triggers (which I love) but wish I would have waited.

[@rickydangler]

I did the same thing 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@ragentnz]

Looking super comfortable on those skates bro!

[@iRollerboot]

🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@philip7343]

Was gonna get these but I'm waiting on the Damien Wilson 20th anniversary skates. Thanks for the review.

[@iRollerboot]

🔥🔥🔥

[@stevie-bfromthetripled1925]

I grew up skating the xsjado Damien Wilson’s and remember how supportive they were. When I got back into blading, I got the USD SHADOW 57s with the 2.0 (2 piece) cuffs and immediately noticed they were super floppy, almost like remz. I’m used to them now after skating them for a couple of years and I want the Eugen’s so bad. I’m so glad they brought back the 1.0 cuff, but now I’m afraid I’m too used to the 2.0 cuffs. Could you try out some shadow 57s or xsjado 2.0s and compare the support? I’m too broke to. 🤣

[@PSauce-km4hn]

The Shadows are definitely Japanese, Socks in Sandles inspired. Straight up ninja!

[@iRollerboot]

🥷 💯

[@choasbringsorder4298]

I bought a pair of these and can't decide if I like them or not. The liner is really tall and I'm struggling to get boot down on royales, but it's still too early to tell. Great video, Dude.

[@iRollerboot]

Thanks choas. 👍

[@chaosangel58]

My last pair of xsjados was the Jeff Stockwells and I learned everything on them. Getting back into the sport a couple years later and I got some Razors SL but I miss that xsjado flex and huge plate. Definitely thinking about getting these!!!! Thanks for the review!!!

[@iRollerboot]

Thank you for watching :D

[@ManOfSdeel]

If Powerslide keeps making these new Shadows to fit with the old Xsjado parts, I'll be so sold into them for a long time. I never want to replace my old ones, but I hope they keep the style alive for when I have to do that

[@OhHeyItsChowder]

I don't know how many people I've seen throw christ back torques but it was dope

[@okthisisthelasttimeipromise]

Thanks homie ^_^

[@Seppsen_rp]

Greetings from Germany, I love your content. Keep it up!

[@iRollerboot]

Thank you Sebastian!

[@thesquillyexperience9442]

These boots look so good

[@axeade234]

I haven't skated in years but this makes me want to get my old original Latimer shadows out, love those skates!

[@trico8]

Man, I kind of want these! Looked like you had a good time!

[@iRollerboot]

It was mega fun!

[@HovektheArtist]

Man i literally just threw away some 20 years ago back in late 90s i used back in georgia, havent been anywhere i could ride em and they deteriorated and now i find shadows are more dope when im moving to florida, where im planning on getting new ones

[@Utubeisazzho]

Got them in white shipped from Japan comes in a few days! Super stoked

[@iRollerboot]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@kevinkev1530]

You made thm look great, super smooth

[@iRollerboot]

Thanks kev!

[@MonsterChad27]

I have those. But I only use it to cruise around the beach then go to a bar have a drink and skate back at the beach.

[@okthisisthelasttimeipromise]

Sounds nice 🏖

[@awiemuc]

It seems that they were just available for size EU42 and above… or there have been just very small quantities for smaller sizes. USD has none in stock at the moment but is expecting another model (!) in June. It should be just a different design but basically same boot.

[@Itsaustinmc]

Obviously you know because I posted it in the gc, but so hyped for mine to come in because I haven’t had a pair of xsjados/shadows since I loaned an ex-friend my Jeff stockwell 4 xsjado 1.0s a few years back

[@Gumnball]

Ohhh man! The 1st basic Xsjado were my last skate bought like 20 years ago. Bought the Aeon XXI for a comeback. About this one, they improve everything from the liner which was the weakness, the strap system and the frame (wasn't a huge fan of the banana). So... I plan to destroy the Aeon very fast so I can legitimately bought the next Farmer Shadow.

[@iRollerboot]

🔥🔥🔥

[@itsNOTmyJOBman]

Nice! Ive been thinking about saving up for these, and i loved this review! Ive seen other reviews about a pretty small toe box being an issue. did you find the shape of the toebox to be a bit thinner? enough so to order an upsize from my usual?

[@thekamikaze789]

You can go for your normal size. It will mold to your foot after the first session. If not, you can still heatmold them.

[@iRollerboot]

The sizing charts says that 275 mondo is US10. My mondo is about 276 these 10.5’s were perfect. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@willclark3921]

I’m loving all these vids.. I love the camera quality on this video in particular.. did You use a phone? Or a action camera?

[@iRollerboot]

Thanks will! I use a Sony ZV1 for pretty much all filming.

[@wolfculturedec]

Those frames looked better than the aeon for flat

[@iRollerboot]

They definitely seemed to perform better. Which surprised me.

[@Akastaten]

Took 3 year old daughters to new skatepark in town and brought my USD Feinbergs with suspension frames. Found your channel after getting the bug again. Any intention on trying the new shadows? Any pre-thoughts/info about them? Watching from N.Ireland

[@iRollerboot]

Hey! Props on getting back into it. No plans currently to skate the new shadows, but you never know! I haven’t looked into them too closely to be honest.

[@piratematt]

Another great video! I’m a 285 mondo…Do you think going with the 10.5/282mm would be too short/problem with room in the toes or would you recommended going up to the US 11 which is a 289 mm? Thanks for your help!

[@iRollerboot]

Mannnnnnnnnn. So I re-watched the video to see what socks I’m wearing before answering. They’re very thin socks. It would hard for me to recommend the 282 for you tbh. You can always wear thicker socks if they end up a little roomy. That’s what I do, anyway. Best of luck my friend.

[@piratematt]

@@iRollerboot Thanks for replying. Appreciate the insight.!

[@podwick7222]

Did you buy the usd shadow? I’m 285 mondo as well looking for some info on fit.

[@piratematt]

@@podwick7222 I never bought a pair. Still on my 908s.

[@ryanvargas4889]

I’ve always been a skateboarder but I used to buy soap shoes all the time because you could use them anywhere like @ school and it was so much fun. Why no one hasn’t brought back soap shoes is a TRAGEDY and a national disgrace! I would try getting into rollerblading as something new if I wasn’t such an old fat guy now in my mid 30’s. I’ve resigned myself to cheeseburgers and gun collecting. Anyways, great skating man. Your videos are a joy to watch.

[@iRollerboot]

Thanks Ryan!

[@kevinkev1530]

Great workout

[@chilli-iceolive-abode2447]

You got Epic Grind Shoes from Powerslide now - the new soap shoes!

[@outdooramateurs]

How would these fit with wide feet? Awesome video!

[@iRollerboot]

I think my feet are pretty average. Slightly on the wider side and they were great. Thanks!

[@fredymata6979]

Do you think you can throw these type of liners into some aeons?

[@shadowrider2918]

Thought's on the RAZORS SL's? I just bought them and getting back into aggressive inline after a ton of years lol, last time I think I skated was In my teens and I'm 33 gonna be 34 now lol .

[@iRollerboot]

Never skated them my friend. Seems like my friends who skate them love them. Someday I’ll skate a pair ^_^. Welcome back to the sport Aaron!

[@shadowrider2918]

@@iRollerboot appreciate the response and the kind welcome back! Thanks so much! Keep up the great content!

[@chrisonskates]

Hi Benjamin, I’m a 266 mondo on my biggest foot. In between the 8 and 9. Based off your experience, which size would you recommend?

[@okthisisthelasttimeipromise]

Based on my experience, I would choose the size US9 given the information provided. 👍

[@lieuwe1981]

Are they heavier than the Razors Cults?

[@iRollerboot]

If they are it wasn’t noticeable tbh.

[@rickydangler]

I came back to watch this for a second time because im so excited to have this skate. Jus ordered a pair this morning. Bought a pair of trigger rainbows a cpl weeks back and have already decided to switch skates. The shadows are what i had originally wanted to begin with and i shud have jus waited but oh well u live and u learn lol. So for anyone interested i have a brand new pair of trigger rainbow beats size 8US for sale

[@blazinrokz]

Damn. I've been contemplating pulling the trigger on some Triggers, but I can't find much info/decent reviews on them. Do you mind me asking why you weren't feeling them? I'm currently skating Carbons but I'm trying to find a K2-esque soft boot and Triggers seemed like the closest option.

[@rickydangler]

@@blazinrokz they have way too much padding in em. Jus too tight for me. Even if I sized up i would imagine them being still so uncomfortably tight. I also am not a fan of the low cuff. They may be a good skate for u tho and im by no means hating on trigger but they jus arent a good fit for me. I had originally wanted the shadows to begin with but didnt wanna wait til they were released so I purchased the triggers so I could get out and skate sooner.

[@rickydangler]

Also I even heat molded them twice hoping to get a better fit and still couldn’t get comfortable in em. I hope i could help ya out because u are right there is very little info on the skate

[@blazinrokz]

@@rickydangler cheers, mate. Appreciate the insight.

[@rickydangler]

Mite i had im sellin the triggers for 70 bucks cheaper than i purchased them for if anyones interested. They are on my mercari page. I skated him like grinding only once. Still brand new. They are all black size 8US mens

[@thesquillyexperience9442]

I really want to get a pair now

[@iRollerboot]

👍👍

[@Brianmatthewlewis]

🍻

[@iRollerboot]

🙏 🥂

[@willbean1573]

Yeah for a while there, usd wasn’t adding the heal pad.

[@dolphinuppercut]

I loved the USD Shadow Fluid, but these are killing my feet. Yikes. So much pain.

[@iRollerboot]

Where does it hurt?

[@dolphinuppercut]

@@iRollerboot top of my foot, arches, outer sides of my foot. 😞

[@iRollerboot]

@@dolphinuppercut sorry to hear that :/

[@iRollerboot]

Apparently you can heat mold these?

[@dolphinuppercut]

@@iRollerboot REALLY????

[@ghostinajar540]

@11:00... damn son!

[@FeRacional.]

Aeons or shadows ? Which are your favorite right now?

[@iRollerboot]

Kind of tough to say. Bit honestly…I could see myself skating these more.

[@FeRacional.]

i was thinking buy mesmer but after this video i don't know, I’m not yong any more , i don’t wham to my knees hurt , i want a confit and flexy skates, maybe the usd shadows are the answer.

[@erik101oliver6]

nice video

[@iRollerboot]

👍👍🙏🏻

[@chinobean3555]

i did not know myfit made those hightop supra liners.makes sense.powerslide.

[@maxwell_alfieri_]

would you say, given the construction of that skate, that they are lighter than most traditional plastic boot?

[@lonerblader85]

I haven’t tried the new USD Shadows but Xsjados have always been quite heavy skates.

[@antonvrieling2718]

oooooooooh man, i was so tempted to get them. I loved skating Xsjados. Not sure how the new Shadows feel, or how they will be, after a few months, but my only complaint, or negative thing to say about the Xsjados, is that buckle. Previously, that thing got destroyed, and would flap around, and rattle a lot.... I'm still very tempted to get a pair of these though.

[@negue9]

These got a new buckle that last way longer then the original one ;)

[@ziyadkutbi7767]

I kinda flinched at 9:18 lol

[@okthisisthelasttimeipromise]

Lol. I was really hoping that I didn’t clip the camera trying to be cute haha

[@SherLock55]

The Fluid V's are imo the best flat frame around period, not a fan of the shadow aesthetically though they look like space boots LOL but each to their own.

[@cheeseface99]

Elons going to mars, space boots are in!!

[@m95genetics]

That rough makio was manly man

[@amaurisjoaquinlinares4927]

I wonde how sizes go for these skates if it runs true to size or you size down or what not

[@iRollerboot]

I believe these run true to size if I’m not mistaken.

[@dezro2917]

So if I’m an actual 10.5 like my cults are that size and I think they fit well, what size should I get?

[@iRollerboot]

Depends. I’m an actual 10.5 in cults with the stock liners. But I can downsize to the 8/9 shell with the second skins. I’m a 275 mondo and these fit perfectly. I’d lean towards buying true to size on these.

[@dezro2917]

@@iRollerboot woooorrrddd Ty fam time to save 400 lol

[@dezro2917]

@@iRollerboot bro you can fit a size 10.5 liner in a 8/9??? Does that hurt the feets?!! Lol

[@Padishascandal]

Where are you purchasing skates from?

[@iRollerboot]

Mostly Carriers skate shop.

[@Padishascandal]

I just got these from Oak city Inline Skate shop. Thanks!

[@chrisonskates]

Update: my shadows come in this week. I can’t wait to skate them.

[@iRollerboot]

Excited to hear your thoughts!

[@stigzroom]

They look like kids skates lol. Great vid bro

[@iRollerboot]

I feel like they give me halo vibes haha

[@cheeseface99]

Dam the only thing more annoying then razors cuff sqweak is flat wheel drag..... is anyone going to talk about how you can use this wheel bite to make switch ups easier? 🤔

[@iRollerboot]

Ooooo. Interesting thought. Like an ice skater digging into the ice to spin?

[@cheeseface99]

@@iRollerboot thats it, we were discussing this last weekend...we are sure if you are skilled enough you can also use this effect to slow yourself down on rails...as you said in this vid you need to know the nuances of your boots very well, defo not a beginner technique

[@Davi4119]

👏👏👏👏👏👋👋👋👋🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@DatBoiAntix]

mizou

[@iRollerboot]

Ah yes.

[@Katerman007]

How big is that soleplate?

[@iRollerboot]

It’s huge, not sure on size but widely accepted to be the biggest on the market.

[@manolisanastasiou6393]

dang man nice you got some maneuvers

[@chinobean3555]

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