S.O.T.Y 2023 (Shoe Of The Year)

Skateboarding Had A log ot shoes this year and These are all of my rating on the shoes iv skated.
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[@xXavokx]

I totally got surprised with VANS this year. They actually are stepping in up with their cupsole shoes. I tried the Zahba first and they were ok, but then I jumped to the Rowan 2 and I just felt in love with them, it was the same love that I felt with the Joslin. Now the Rowans and the Joslins are my picks for skate shoes.

[@christianflores]

Dude me too lol.

[@dylives7667]

Don't forget about them finally getting into reissues, bringing back Mike Carroll's Pro Model now known as The MC 96 and, most importantly, Geoff Rowley's XLT. Both under The VCU Line, which is Vans equivalent of Nike SB's ISO pairs. Which means, they're strictly skateshop exclusives. But, unlike Nike's, they're more accessible. As they can be also bought from the skateshop's online stores whereas Nike prohibits this.

[@javierduran5938]

just got a pair of rowans for 68$, hyped asf about it

[@GottaGloUp1Day]

Nothing hits like the all leather tyshawn. Cant wait for a new model.

[@MickyThunderV]

Es Melange. Most underrated but imo the best skate shoe out right now. One piece stealth toe cap, heel secure stuff, grip almost like etnies michelin, cup sole but flex... all the good stuff.

[@gneratemusic]

Got the last pair off skatewarehouse havent skated them yet! Black gold such beauty

[@ShredzShop]

Love this idea! My Shoe of The Year was the New Balance #480 ❤

[@christianflores]

Nice! I need to skate then still

[@cardiothoraskate4524]

I would pay for a shredzshop x christian flores collab video. Something about top shoes ever or something along those lines

[@adamschulte6248]

We are of the same mind sir. Also love your channel as well.

[@gneratemusic]

Fits like the foy 306? I have wide feet

[@adamschulte6248]

@@gneratemusic I have both. The 306 fits like the old Emerica Heretic and it’s a vulc, I also have wide feet, and the 480 fits just a smidge wider to me. Both are true to size as far as length goes

[@adamschulte6248]

This was probably my biggest shoe buying year in general. I’d like to see you review the following: New Balance numeric 480 Asics vikka gel pro eS 197’s Emerica OG1 eS muska’s Lakai teleford lows

[@christianflores]

I definitely want the new balances ones.

[@adamschulte6248]

@@christianflores I think the 480’s are the perfect balance of the 1010s, 808s, 440s and 306’s. The insole itself is one of the nicest ones I’ve ever gotten from any shoe I’ve purchased in the last 5ish years. I have plantar fasciitis, I run, train and coach Muay Thai and for skating I just push wood and cruise for the most part these days and I can find no complaints on this right out the box. I plan on checking out your insole’s and laces in the new year as well. Really enjoy the channel and videos homey, have a great day.

[@leetsaucer89]

Rowan 2 was almost too thick for me at first coming from half cabs and sk8-his. But now that they broke in I’m hooked. Have a second pair on standby

[@lunartigersora4690]

I really liked this video, keep up the good work. Been using your insoles in my Straye slip ons and I like them a lot, even did some impact testing and they held up even with my weight (260ibs, slight discomfort on landing but way better than even FP) As for shoes.. I'd recommend the Straye highlands, the Emerica x Creature wino g6, and the last resort VM001 Suede Spitfire (Black).

[@gneratemusic]

Wanting to try the last resort as my first pair! I have wide feet is it narrow fit?

[@lunartigersora4690]

@@gneratemusic I heard the cmoo1 which is canvas is wide and true to size, the suede one I wanted him to look at doesn't seem to be the case

[@korion8189]

Love the stuff you do

[@christianflores]

Thanks G

[@diplenski]

i think my top 3 choices would be zahba, rowan 2, asics flexkee. the zahba mids are sick too, i prefer mid/high tops for skating. not all vans cup soles were good, but i've always preferred their cupsoles to vulcs

[@christianflores]

Nice. I was surprised i liked a vans.

[@PhantomGett]

Thank you for continuing to beat yourself up to help save us money and time on skateboarding wear items. Also, thank you for designing a sweet, foot-saving insole.

[@christianflores]

Gotcha man! 💪👍🦾🔥

[@tristans_]

Love the AS1’s. Been skating the Louie converse for a couple years and decided to pick up Alexis’s shoe. Great board feel and don’t give me chronic ankle pain when flicking

[@christianflores]

Yeah the A1s were awesome.

[@christianflores]

AS1**

[@loganbr2291]

been watching since 2020 and the SOTY are always the best

[@ryanrowe1975]

Love this

[@_skate_]

sick vid man!!

[@christianflores]

Thanks G!

[@AdventuresInSkateboarding]

Another solid year. My insoles just arrived and a new set of laces. They will go on the Cons Fastbreak Mids. Excited to skate them. Stay Rad Sir. Are you making the whole shoe next?

[@christianflores]

Idk about that we will see how this insole gos. But I love my insoles for sure.

[@jeriahblake5690]

Would love to see you skate the dc js-1 or the will Marshall metrics this year

[@caloyssk1]

#yeah my real #soty 💪😉 the laces + insoles this dude made will definitely help battle inflation, alright! Marques Keith Brownlee shoe joke was 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@christianflores]

Haha thanks G!

[@caloyssk1]

r the laces+insole delivers in philippines? @@christianflores

[@hou5eheadjason]

the JS 1 shanahan 1 should be a contender , multiple sick colorways

[@SchwappSchwopp]

Would love a mid/ high top comparism vid

[@Joshua_Ott]

the Jordan 4 skate shoe is a cool concept however they are going for anywhere from 300-600 dollars on eBay right now. I only saw one person skate them in person all year.

[@paulistastars]

And how do u rate the year in comparisson to previous ones? I think this year was hell weak for skate shoes, specialy cuz of pricing being so crazy...

[@daewon07]

Exactly this year seems weak, all the shoes this year don't look that great

[@Outeggy]

i highly recommend the emerica g6 ksl. that shoe is pretty stiff and has good impact protection

[@christianflores]

I’ll take a look.

[@ianturnbow7011]

They’re discontinued. Emerica seems to be scrapping the G6 cupsole. The Spanky G6 is discontinued. Dakota’s pro model was supposed to have the G6 cupsole, but the company scrapped it last minute for a vulc. Even the Spanky G6 Mid has been delayed. It’ll have the same G6 tread, but an EVA midsole. Damn shame. Emerica still makes the Figgy G6 though!

[@ftmr]

I skated Nike Shane & Janoski for the last 10 years. Since these are hard to come by these days, any tipps for a similar shoe?

[@Lpmyghee]

Nb 306

[@narrowonflow]

no secret msg for those of us who stayed till the end? im bummed

[@christianflores]

Ah shooooot. Next video

[@sober2757]

I just picked up some forums and those shoes are amazing

[@christianflores]

Same same.

[@gneratemusic]

They narrow on the toecap like the nora?

[@chandlosandro]

Hey could you please review etnies faze shoes??? they look cool and I wanna know if they skate well. I really appreciate any help you can provide!!

[@fallenbullseye]

Can you review the Converse Louie Lopez Pro Mid Shoes?

[@user-iv6nw4jl4x]

can u review the entnies marina not Michelin and see how long the outsole lasts cuz I always break down the bottom of my shoe before anything else so I wanna find the longest lasting shoe, but ive already tried the Joslin michelins, so I wanna see the non Michelin ones. love ur vids!!

[@christianflores]

Hmmm I didn’t know they made any without the muslin rubber.

[@christianflores]

And thanks G!

[@LONEYbeatz]

even if you hate vans, can you please do a review of the vans knu school. Your videos are lit, please never stop

[@christianflores]

Maybe.

[@bluething3D]

Most interested how the shoes skate. I can already see how they look 😂

[@user-md3wl4zc2r]

You should skate the New Balance 480's. Totally worth checking out.

[@christianflores]

I defiantly want to check them out.

[@Magaumskt]

Good afternoon, could you send the laces to Brazil?

[@mickesvensson9594]

You should try some beefier Dc skateshoes like the lynx or shanahans 👌

[@christianflores]

I might. Idk if I want to skate some beef cakes though. Lol

[@mickesvensson9594]

@@christianflores try the kalis or d lynx slims i think you wuld like them. been skating only kalis s for 3 years now

[@gneratemusic]

Really want to try the new shanahan

[@theshiningemerald4288]

Can you skate the CTAS PRO Leather hi shoes? They started popping up in skate shops, I have no recollection it being advertised.

[@christianflores]

I’ll try and check them out.

[@sloveniesta]

Not a single Sole Tech shoe on this list!!! 😮😮😮 Hopefully the new KSL emerica mid/hightop makes it next year.

[@lennykai1298]

Review the Adidas Samba ADV.

[@josegamboaa3268]

I'd like to see some dc's, maybe the shanahans

[@christianflores]

Yeah I’m sure at some point.

[@xXHaterplayerXx]

May you please make a video on how to LASER FLIP!!!! pls and thank you🙏🏽

[@christianflores]

I can. But it’s not going to make sense.

[@xXHaterplayerXx]

@@christianflores Lost a subriber.

[@xXHaterplayerXx]

@@christianflores Day 1 of asking Christian how to Lazer

[@pauly459]

Adidas Campus 00s would be a good review. I actually want to skate them. Hopefully others make the same comment!

[@mattmendoza7193]

do some eS like one nine 7, quattro, or even if you can get em do the creagers or muskas

[@christianflores]

Hmmmmm maybe

[@lofersillofersil5581]

Just subd and loved your channel.Im from Portugal and we got a skate shoe that you could try from SANJO a Portuguese brand from 1933.I just got one and love skating with them would love if you try them too. Thanks and keep on doing this videos.

[@christianflores]

That sounds cool. I’ll google it.

[@christianflores]

What ones do you skate?

[@lofersillofersil5581]

Love to see you try those Sanjo there is high top and lows.Thanks man your the best.@@christianflores

[@lofersillofersil5581]

I skate with Sanjo,Fallen and sometimes with Nike the Nijha @@christianflores

[@tiagoksvvieira2479]

Are you going to test the new és creager?

[@christianflores]

Maybe.

[@Ollie_too_big256]

Dc kalis Lite …Fallen fiend red nd black …Emericas new one and es muska’s

[@ras0ne]

I'm surprised you didn't review Hours Is Yours.

[@christianflores]

I need to.

[@joseacevedo1177]

What about the vans rowley? The pros and the dime colab??

[@christianflores]

I think next year I’ll include more shoes that I didn’t skate. I skated all the shoes that are in this video.

[@euphoria1013]

The 4s are top shoe of the year in general

[@christianflores]

Seems like it.

[@LonnieHutchinson90]

New balance numeric 480

[@christianflores]

I’ll check em out.

[@Oli_4sure]

You should review the nike grant Taylor sb blazers, i see so many nike skaters wearing them

[@DandyHippo]

Lmao u new here

[@christianflores]

Maybe I’ll check them out. 🙌🏼

[@Oli_4sure]

@@DandyHippowhy you ask

[@andresgramaglia8268]

Even DC did a lot of good shoes like Teknic and Metric but no one talks about them

[@turkishquandaledingle69]

how has bro still not hit 100k subs

[@christianflores]

No idea. I need to post more.

[@QuesoGremlin-cu2uc]

Day 1 of commenting to get the Gobstopper reviewed. Minus the toxicity of Jimmy Fallon and the price tag for the shoe, it’s actually pretty comfortable. The sole is actually comfortable. I’ve got a bunch of shoes from Vans & converse to Jordan’s & Yeezy’s but the Gobstopper is my go to for when I know I’m gonna be making my feet work overtime

[@christianflores]

No idea what that is but I’ll check it out.

[@DayJawn]

the Jordans was voted #1 because of the name. people will do anything to have a jump man logo on their gear

[@stedalejandro]

Nah I just get the adidas busenitz for $40 at the outlet store. They’re usually 50% off

[@callisto]

Dat shoe!

[@christianflores]

Da shoe!

[@JaGGeR-]

I tried the Rowan 2s on today at my local and...actually disappointed. Compared to the vans wayvees I've been skating they aren't nearly as comfortable. If I do get them at some point, swapping out the insole immediately.

[@christianflores]

lol. Valid. I think they had good impact protection but they were not comfortable

[@JaGGeR-]

@@christianflores I'll wait until they go on sale lol

[@davidwiltonatkinson]

The Rowan 2 insole is just a sockliner not a impact protection insole, as this is all built into the midsole: so it doesn’t feel all cushy when you just try it on but you’ll get much better impact protection when skating vs just a cushioned insole.

[@JaGGeR-]

@@davidwiltonatkinson thanks I'm well aware of all of that still doesn't make the shoe comfortable whatsoever hence the reason I commented about it in the first place.

[@Elfuerte7sk8]

Que onda ey bro review the Tom Knox new balance shoe also the new Romero’s

[@christianflores]

Soon

[@fallenbullseye]

More Adidas reviews please!

[@christianflores]

I’ll get to em.

[@QFlo]

I'm not surprised that the Jordan 4 was the audience choice

[@christianflores]

Yeah me either lol

[@gilbertgonzalez7183]

If I send you a pair of axions would you skate them?

[@christianflores]

Maybe.

[@gilbertgonzalez7183]

Might need to put your insoles in them though. 🤔

[@ogmike6444]

john shanahan dc pro model was shoe of the year

[@christianflores]

Never skated then :(

[@kp_adamo]

new balance 480 review request

[@christianflores]

I think I want toooooo

[@dylives7667]

Reebok actually had plans on officially getting into skateboarding after decades had passed on their partnerships with DGK and Pharrell Williams Ice Cream. But, during that moment, they were still property of Adidas. Which they were already trying to get rid of. Which, they did. And, ironically, they were bought by the same conglomerate of which Shaquille O'Neil, who he was previously sponsored by, has shares in. And thus, Reebok Skateboarding, fell apart. And I don't know what they're doing because, even though the plan to make Reebok Skateboarding fell through, they just had a collab with Dime with very good reception. Not to mention their collabs with Palace, which happened when they were still property of Adidas. And Asics who people, mostly from Japan as it's a sub brand from legendary japanese sports brand Onitsuka Tiger, had longed for them to start a skateboarding division (mostly so they could have affordable skate shoes as most brands were either american or european of which taxes for them are criminal) and it has been 3 years since it happened. They should get on it ASAP.

[@christianflores]

WOW! That’s a lot of info. I didn’t know all that.

[@theshiningemerald4288]

NO IDEA HOW I FORGOT TO SUB MONTHS AGO. Glad I finally did!

[@christianflores]

Ayyy thanks G!

[@killtheradio2999]

You can beat converse to hell for the most part

[@Avaddon911]

I’m loving the new balance numeric Jamie Foy’s. But I’m just a 40 year old poser

[@christianflores]

lol. They were good. Just to thin for me.

[@Avaddon911]

@@christianflores when I first put them on I felt the same but i got used to it pretty fast and they feel great now

[@benbehrens6717]

Last Resort?

[@christianflores]

I didn’t get to skate any this year. :/

[@PedroPascoaPedro]

damn, the asics it is... there's no way im putting those nike monstrosities on my feet

[@Labergemusic]

Okay this is the tiniest feedback but I think it's important: On your product page, PLEASE use images of the product in front of the box. The boxes are nice but I thought you had not released your insole yet as the box didn't really show me what the product is and all products look like they are the same thing. Do you really expect me to read the text under it before I close the window? (I know that sounds snarky but that's as much attention as I have available) Either way, I think your products are the best of any content creators as they actually are unique and have a specific benefit others do not.

[@christianflores]

Ohhhhhhh good point. I’ll do that. 👍

[@joey8986]

You should skate the new balance #417 they're my favorite shoes of all time

[@christianflores]

Ooooo. Nice maybe.

[@joey8986]

@@christianflores highly recommend them especially cuz I've seen them on sale. I think they are a very nice looking shoe too. A lot of cool colorways.

[@cognitiveconnectionss]

I’ll always prefer my worn out converse

[@christianflores]

Yikes. That makes my feet hurt. Haha

[@armin38822]

I love skateboarding. I love the videos,the culture,the act off doing it,hanging out with your skate buddies etc. And I also love skate shoes....BUT ! I think skate shoes are made so damn cheap yet sold to us at a higher price. Most skate shoes are simply not mate to be durable. Not enough protection and you rip them so damn face. I think what needs to happen is we need to get to the point where we pay like 130 dollars for a shoe that actually works.

[@christianflores]

Yup. That’s how it all gos.

[@the_33rd]

The globes are so cheap in Australia. You guys get taxed crazy for them, i can find them on the regular here in Australia for $75 aud which is like $30-40 usd

[@christianflores]

Oh wow. Yeah that’s nice.

[@krashfox1488]

Asics Japan pro

[@Jeremya74]

I'm surprised it surprised you that most people would pick Nike to be SOTY..for alot of people, the company that's probably cares the lest about skateboarding,they love nike

[@christianflores]

Yeah. I was surprised because not a lot of people skated them.

[@aliacer472]

New balance jamie foy 306

[@halvatron2852]

Adidas forum?

[@christianflores]

I have but not the ADV ones yet.

[@OdawaTraveler]

Do Straye

[@ethandirkes2148]

Having the Jordan 4 as the most voted soty makes me thing the big boy pant would be most voted amongst best skateboarding pant award. Makes me sad

[@ieatplanets7086]

Globe Sabre

[@christianflores]

I’ll check em out maybe.

[@ieatplanets7086]

@@christianflores reminds me of the 808s and 1010s put together, with the socklike fit of the figgys. The tread is my favorite of every shoe I have tried. I have insoles put into them (stock insoles are better then most though). for me personally I don't want to try any other shoe after these. Over the madness. This is my first pair, been skating them for about two months now and I can see them lasting another 2-4 months +

[@61936]

New balance 213s please

[@christianflores]

Is that really one ?

[@61936]

@@christianflores yeah

[@Kungfukenny187]

Skate some og sambas

[@rosshathaway6112]

Call me crazy but I skate best in the Telford low. I’ve skated better quality shoes but they don’t work as well for me.

[@christianflores]

Nice. Skat what works for you.

[@nmauries2049]

HA BABYGIRL CHRISTIAN LIKED MY VANS ROWAN PRO 2 RECOMMENDATIONS 😅😂🎉 LETS GOOOO MF !!!

[@christianflores]

That will get you girls at the bar

[@nmauries2049]

@@christianflores your awesome man I’m so fucking hyped you actually tried them I hope I can recommend a great shoe for u in the future ! All love

[@nym5qu17]

If you think 4s are bricks try 8s haha

[@christianflores]

Oh yikes. Na. That would be a nightmare.

[@user-uk3gk6rf7v]

Only shoes worth skating are eS accels

[@vindogg87]

minus the rowan 2, weak picks ngl

[@christianflores]

Let me know what shoes to skate!

[@vindogg87]

@@christianflores some of the reissues would be cool, like axion es and emericas, the asics and nike sb/ jordans were not readily available to everyone and shouldn't even be considered as shoes of the year imo

[@Warr666]

Nike SB >

[@Bagelcapybara]

10th

[@christianflores]

Niceeeee

[@GottaGloUp1Day]

4s are an 8.5 ?😂

[@christianflores]

Yeah other shoes felt like they skated better.

[@GottaGloUp1Day]

@@christianflores Agreed 8.5 is way too high especially given you were rating based on price as well . Theyre stiff , less board feel $200+ etc

[@epdurk]

leo baker nikes? way better than half these

[@Joshua_Ott]

they slid in at the end of the year before he probably had the chance to skate them but hopefully he can check them out in 2024.

[@whatsaradiohead]

you gotta skate last resorts man lol

[@christianflores]

I have. I want to try their cupsole shoes.

[@whatsaradiohead]

@@christianflores :0000

[@Jimberley]

IMO each of these shoes are absolutely disgusting. But happy they make other people stoked. 😂

[@datenschutzification]

$225 dollar shoe is soty due to community vote. Just lol

[@christianflores]

lol 😂 yup.

[@Aminormaze]

Why is this edited for kids, the content was better on ride channel

[@christianflores]

I think I’ll let my editor know. Haha. I have not had time to edit it as much.

[@christianflores]

Nice mafia hands.

[@TimHesse]

Nobody voting for the J4 skated them...any review of them is that they suck for skating.

[@christianflores]

lol I know right.

[@bizzy_fan9241]

Nah sotys are still d3s