What's Inside 70 Year Old PF Flyers? (CUT IN HALF)

[@RoseAnvil]

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[@rmr5740]

When I was a kid, it was all about counting pennies so I was lucky to get PF's or Keds. I often got the cheaper alternatives that didn't use the layered build but instead used a single piece injection molded sole and toe. When I was 8, my dad crowed about scoring me some sneakers that were only 50 cents a pair. I wore those all through 3rd and 4th grade. Later I remember my Grandma bought me some Converse all stars for Christmas - that was a big deal at the time.

[@xXcangjieXx]

I can imagine! Who doesn’t remember their first pair of Converse? Mine were burgundy lol

[@beerman5587]

Kmart specials

[@samholdsworth420]

So glad my dad worked hard to not be poor.

[@beerman5587]

@@samholdsworth420 my parents worked hard and we were still poor brother.. we never starved but we never had the nicest looking clothes or shoes!!!

[@deepbludude4697]

Same My folks were tight! I wanted some converse or PFs this was 1971, My mom bought me some shoes from Zares they sucked the soles didnt last long, the foot bed killed my feet I was 11 and determined to buy some so I worked for my neighbor's cleaning garage, mowing there lawn, taking out and in there garbage cans. Finaly got a pair of Converse I remember walking in the grass so I wouldnt wear them out.

[@andrewcoates4952]

They actually look so nice, it’s almost a shame to cut them open

[@istillusezune82]

They have cut open far nicer shoes lol.

[@chellsee4167]

For science!

[@dpbeardslee]

Seeing you cut that old baseball mitt kind of made me wince. I've still got the baseball mitt my dad sent me from Korea (when he was stationed there in the army) for my fourth birthday in 1963. It's the only baseball mitt I've ever really had, and it still works fine. Wish I could say the same for myself. :-)

[@ronthompson2366]

That pained me to watch... in grade school... when I was in grade school.. I begged my parents for a pair of PF Flyers. White high tops.. a pair of jeans.. a bag of marbles and your ball glove on the handle bar of your Schwin bike and you were ready for what ever was in store for the day.... there were a lot of copies but only one PF Flyers... lots of chores... save your allowance.. return soda bottles... more chores and the day would arrive. A new pair of PF Flyers to wear to school. Eventually they were replaced by a good pair of Converse... and later Adidas and Puma... Those were the days...

[@Floperator]

Very interesting to see the structure of the arch. I had always thought it was just molded solid rubber but with all those layers of foam rubber they were probably more comfortable than modern PF Flyers or Chuck Taylors. Here's hoping NB puts some of their foot support tech into the new PF Flyers, that would be a match made in heaven.

[@thomascalderon598]

They probably won't do that because they're discontinued for reasons that i do not know to.

[@minirob2]

P.F finally coming back this month!!! Would love to see him cut the Grounder

[@JMGeranimo]

If the new owner is setting up you doing a cut, I'm willing to bet they will be worth buying. Thanks for the video. Hope I get a new pair soon.

[@eshaanreza832]

I can imagine her making them a Converse ripoff and make things I'm very uncomfortable. No prejudice, I love women, it's just a concern.

[@JMGeranimo]

@@eshaanreza832 converse has already ripped everyone off by making the shoes cheaply made. You have to buy the chuck 70's for a decent pair now. Nike owns them, there are plenty of knockoffs either way.

[@eshaanreza832]

@@JMGeranimo the lack of comfort is the point. Pure flyers I looked up as good arch support and run wider than Converse. This would make PF Flyers good for flat feet because I have a low arch. Canvas, vulcanized rubber, and cotton laces were what sneakers were made of mack then.

[@jamespostle6894]

@@eshaanreza832 I got the new pf flyers and they've been great. I have super wide and flat feet.

[@eshaanreza832]

@@jamespostle6894 Me too

[@65strad]

used to wear PF's as a kid (65 now). really well made American quality sneakers

[@wephotogal]

I love my PF Flyers and have been so upset that they have been discontinued. If what you say is true that they will be making them again - I am so happy!! Can't believe you cut open that vintage pair though.

[@GrymWorks-A.I.]

This runs in strange parallel to everything else from my childhood. Ripped apart and destroyed. I do remember having those in Hi-Tops (black or dark navy blue) with the red-white-blue stripe down the back in 1970.

[@corysm30]

I have three pairs of the PF flyers sand lot edition. I bought the first pair and quickly grabbed 2 more pairs. Loved the movie as a kid and still love it to this day.

[@ioannisfugazi6952]

Hearing someone with a New Balance background has bought the brand, I am suddenly interested. I love to see heritage brands make a return.☺

[@geneard639]

As a fan of Johnny Quest as a kid of the 60's, I had a pair of PF's but we just called them sneaks back then. The rubber, I learned working in the Navy on aircraft that as rubber ages it out gases volatile petrochemical oils. So rubber shrinks, hardens and cracks. What took me by surprise as that the shoe was a product from BF Goodrich Co.

[@Schraiber]

People who haven't watched the baseball cut in half video are missing out. It was great

[@MisterApol]

I remember wearing these in the late 1960s, and the soles were cupped even then.

[@AMCguy]

My pf flyers from 2016 are still getting me around now!

[@marcusyoung4767]

This is my favorite sneaker brand. I'm glad that they are revamping this brand with the new owner. Can't wait.

[@minirob2]

Been waiting too long. When do you think they'll start selling again. It's supposed to be this month.

[@marcusyoung4767]

@@minirob2 Dunno. I've been eagerly waiting since news came out of the brand being revamped. I'm hoping by the holiday season or early 2022. In any case, I have high expectations of the brand and what they will be releasing.

[@Robbajohn]

Diggin the music on this video. Cool to see more comparisons of old vs new of another vintage and reproduction shoe.

[@UnknownUser-rb9pd]

Modern running shoes often use external TPU skeletons for arch support. The idea is to keep the weight down. Modern materials are lighter but often stronger and sports shoes companies spend a lot of time researching light weight technologies. It is why Nike uses air bags for cushioning which are naturally lightweight and Saucony uses their Grid system (similar to tennis racket) which also has a lot of empty space. The old adage that a pound on the foot is equivalent to five pounds on the back is true and when you're taking thousands of steps to do your sport of choice then having less weight on the feet is important. Though these are now fashion shoes they will be made on the same production lines as proper sports shoes and it makes sense to use modern materials. I'm also pretty sure that the older shoes are not tougher just heavier and made with thicker materials.

[@ianccornejo]

I always wondered if the Made in US PF Flyers were made with better materials than their foreign products. I hope the new owners keeps some of their products MiUSA.

[@kacey_n]

I actually have a pair of the Made in USA ones and some regular ones, and the USA pair is phenomenal. Materials, construction, and comfort are a knockout compared to the normal version.

[@rickyhill2886]

Just from New Balance ownership, anything with made in tag will shock you in terms of quality. Why more people don't wear these shoes.

[@labnine3362]

Seriously agree that the Made in the US should continue. My son and I love them and have many pairs.

[@carochan86]

Eh I doubt it.

[@rickyhill2886]

@@carochan86 ignorance is bliss.

[@bobwallace9814]

Those are what the NBA players wore, along with Keds and Converse. Those were the professional athletic shoes of the day.

[@KC-kp4vh]

These are so hard to watch, in the most satisfying way! Respect the grind man!

[@DrGonzoChronic]

Just wanted to let you know I really loved the sandlot opening on you're last video, in case you weren't feeling the love.

[@The_Alleged_Suspect]

Hey, I just picked up a pair of shoes from a company called Woobies. They're converse-ish style but seem much better constructed and comparable to the most comfortable versions of converse, but seem to have some interesting things going on with them. I'd love to see you tear into a pair and see what kind of voodoo may be going on with them. Or is it just confirmation bias ;) PS, they also profess to be made in San Antonio, so there's that.

[@Matt-yn8dv]

I was going through my parents' attic recently and I found some of my old shoes in a bag. In the early 1980's I wore a shoe from Montgomery Ward that they named "Skips". They were pretty similar to these in their construction and mine are a really pleasant blue color. I can't find much about them online but there are a few on eBay for sale.

[@erinestrawberry3209]

you are killn me cutting those shoes in half.

[@LeonTroutskiunplugged]

I'm just here for the center cut scores. And Toaster!

[@krazmokramer]

"Back in the day" there were 2 kinds of kids. Those that wore Keds and those that wore PF Flyers. Keds were cooler, but PF Flyers had cooler ads. Great video! Thanks.

[@perrywise2188]

You're forgetting Red Ball Jets

[@krazmokramer]

@Perry Wise I don't remember ever seeing any Red Ball Jets. I remember the name from commercials, but I don't think anyone I knew wore them. I always had Keds. But I always tried to convince my mom to buy me PF Flyers so I could run faster. Jump higher. Never got them.

[@theafflictionvhs17]

_P.F. Flyers_ _The forgotten sneaker of American Youth_

[@ORIGINALDaveB]

Great Video! When I was a kid I always wanted a pair along with Keds or Red Ball Jets. I could never have a pair because they cost too much. When I turned 11 i had a paper route and elevated my game to Converse High Tops from Two-Guys for $9.95. I was stylin! So cool to see a pair of vintage. An enjoyable walk down memory lane.

[@ryankassel5691]

I love these fun videos. I can tell how much you genuinely enjoy it. Thanks for making my day a bit better :)

[@503punxoioioi9]

I like PF Flyers. Their arch support takes some getting used to. Wish they would make the low tops again. Check out Hood Rubber Co's Rocket Oxford or Rocket High Cut shoes if you like PF Flyers. The companies were associated at one time. Mitchell and Ness just relaunched the brand last year in late 2021. Their Rocket shoes look like PF Flyers w/ the iconic stripe in the back. Hood Rubber Co was originally founded in 1896

[@chellsee4167]

Thanks for sharing. Those look vintage, even more so than Chucks or PF Flyers and I love it. Red Ball Jets have made a comeback too.

[@chrisj5796]

I hope Rose Anvil keeps making videos of dissecting products we are interested in for a long time!

[@kennethgrutter9406]

Really enjoyed your video, although I hated seeing you cut open a pair of vintage shoes that I always wanted, but never got. Always wound up with Sears Winners, or Converse All Stars. Would be interesting to see you find and compare a pair of Sears Winners against the PF Flyers. Still remember the commercial, some 55 years ago!

[@lindabaron4584]

I'm with you 💯

[@eonarts]

This video looked like it was fun to make! When I was a kid I had to have arch supports in my shoes and ked’s were the only girls shoes with an arch support (I wasn’t allowed to wear boys shoes until HS (1970) when my mom gave me money and I went out and bought a pair of desert boots! (Sadly no arch supports)). These shoes are cool and I could wear them! Here’s hoping there’s an arch support in the remakes!

[@reinak1599]

Happy birthday Weston!

[@RoseAnvil]

Thanks mom

[@509brown]

This video was fun to watch....you were smiling a lot in it, and I imagine many, many people will be smiling when they watch it! Thank you!

[@Suddenlyits1960]

The new PF Flyers are already on sale at her website. The “sandlot” model is now called the “1993”. I guess they didn’t want to pay a licensing fee to use the name “sandlot”. There was never an all black version of PF Flyers in the 1960’s so I’m not sure why they made them that color for the movie. The vintage pf’s are better made than the newer ones. As you said the canvas was thicker and the “magic wedge” as it was called in the 50’s, was more robust. They later called it a “action wedge” and now a “rigid wedge”.

[@level27xrock]

So Cool... but man that hurt my heart seeing these cut up 💔 Let's get this comment Upvoted to the top! Everybody write in to PF Flyers on their site through the "Contact Us" feature on their page. Write in saying how you'd like to see the Ankle Patch on Hi tops moved back to the Medial Side like how they should be as seen on this vintage pair. I did, and maybe if we get enough feedback from the fans of the brand wanting the same... we might just be able to make it happen 😎

[@gunmetal2445]

Recyling the vintage baseball mitt sounds like a really neat idea!

[@thericher]

OMG! that center cut was amazing! Maybe even a 9.6!

[@Suddenlyits1960]

I don’t agree with your logic at the end that “there’s no reason to make them like they used too”. There’s no reason NOT too. Especially for $78,99 before tax and shipping. These are NOT cheap shoes like they were when they were new. And there are those of us out there who DONT wear modern style shoes at all and actuallt would play baseball or basketball wearing these shoes. In my opinion all the other modern shoes are hideously ugly,and I wouldn’t wear them if you paid me

[@DrDennis]

Own a pair PF I bought about 4-5 yrs ago. Love them.

[@deepbludude4697]

Altama OTB boots I have had a couple of pairs use em for swimming with rocket fins climbing bridges, docks seawalls while free swimming they last me about 6 months not particulary good just fit better then the new converse.

[@williamhunt7042]

Love these videos! What rockabilly songs are you using!

[@seth8005]

That belongs in a museum!!!!!

[@carochan86]

It's cool that you are still learning about shoes.

[@daddykarlmarx6183]

As cool as it'd be for that foam layer to still be there, I have been whereing converse and vans for years and because of that I need Dr scholls insoles anyways so I don't mind, still happy with my pair

[@franzb69]

i'd like to see you do a review cut in half thing on the new versions of the pf flyers

[@od1452]

Always wanted a pair of PFs with Black rubber and Olive Green Canvass. True.. we forget that performance shoes were at a different Tech then.

[@HanksHouseofNoiz]

what you are asking for are kind of what the new "skateboarding" line of vans, if you think about it. Classic canvas shoes with modern impact absorbing insoles, new and improved fauxing and stickier soles. Yeah they are for skateboarding but even causal wearing them is nice with those soft and cushy insoles. Modern tech in a classic canvas shoe. took long enough! oh and the skateboarding Chuck taylors have lunorlon (nike-tech insoles).

[@alexandervega3750]

I owned 2.pairs (from 2010 -2) of pf And really you noticed the better construction(compare to converse)

[@Andy-vn3bi]

I’d love to see a Rose Anvil x Weartesters video taking a look at sneakers.

[@k.allen007]

The last one was fire. Definitely a fun one. All of these have been

[@maddesi2709]

Early Converse ads showed a "suction sole". I guess that was thought to be an advantage and maybe that's why the PF's soles are cupped.

[@Friday_V7]

Bro those patches are sick

[@loganplonski922]

I'm loving the Sandlot miniseries

[@MrKornnugget]

I hope the bring the Made in the USA ones back. I love my pair.

[@vojtechmalinaarchitect]

You should see some FP insoles products. They have some amazing technology like impact absorbing orthotic skate insoles and they even made a non newtonian skate footwear. It might be a nice thing to cut in half.

[@lonigangilbert1954]

Love the dog bit. Love your work, thank you.

[@daviddeupree7707]

Those are freaking awesome dude thanks for doing what you do all the best from Northern California

[@RobertNES816]

I'll be picking up a pair of PF Flyers soon! Hope they make em again.

[@oldretireddude]

IIRC, the shoe started out white as any other but always yellowed quickly, but others of the time did the same thing.

[@joyce120860]

The eyes of that cat ……. Awesome !

[@Suddenlyits1960]

One interesting thing is that when owned by new balance the soles and patches went through changes. They at one point used a sole with the diamond pattern that looked nearly identical to the vintage pair you have,then for some idiotic reason they altered it. I hope this woman that owns the brand now will strive to make them exactly as they were in the late 50’s again

[@level27xrock]

Me and you both... I love the diamond pattern outsole they used to use... like you said it's nearly if not exactly identical to how the vintage pairs used to be. However, it's changed ... and the current line out there on the website as of this day still has the new dumb pattern on the bottoms... I even bought the current "limited edition" sandlot pair that was available around Christmas time, and it has the idiotic pattern on the bottom. Also the Ankle patch needs to be moved back to the Medial side on hi tops where they belong. Foolish to have them on the Lateral side of the shoe!!!

[@Suddenlyits1960]

​@level27xrock I agree completely. The woman who bought the brand is a hard-core feminist and is pushing gender politics pretty hard. She's saying the brand needs to evolve and become more modern to survive. She said it needs to be more female oriented. She's already redesigned the rubber patch on the ankle and changed it to a sideways diamond,as well and altered other aspects of the shoes. It also bears noting that none of the the classic center high shoes are in stock either,which worries me. They did however move the patch back inward where it used to be on the sandlot shoes

[@califool]

2 year update looks like she is keeping the old school line but its really up in the air what direction she is taking PF flyers....

[@undrehankins8693]

Please chk out the Chippewa Logger boot!!! In determining whether they're worth the $$$, I'd love to know what makes them

[@markstewart8563]

Can you please cut apart some keen work boots the meticarsal ones ? Winter is coming and interested if they are a good buy

[@Paulfjmilroy]

Wow I'm surprised you didn't have a trip to the Emergency room included with the "Safety Last" method you used for cutting the shoes in half

[@gqfiend]

I love this channel so much. Thanks for the content.

[@tnl_meez]

I did like Chuck Taylor's until now. Dope. #ButterCreamGang

[@labnine3362]

The PF Flyers are better. I used to be a fan of the Chuck Taylor until I bought the Chuck 70 version which is MUCH BETTER. But then I found out about PF Flyers and they are better than any of the Converse options. Thicker, nicer, better looking and more comfortable.

[@benjammin8510]

I wonder if vans and converse cheap out on the vulcanizing process because the layers are definitely not bonded together. They’re glued and they fall apart.

[@jp3576]

FWIW, I’m a subscriber and I’ve been waiting for you to drop a viddie for a few weeks now. Thought you went on vay-kay. I’ll go back and watch the ones I missed and see if you covered RED BALL JETS. Love the Bob Cousy add too. I wasn’t born when he played but he had a tremendous influence on the sport for years after. Thanks PF

[@MauGino]

I love PF Flyers. I have a pair that's about 20 years old that still look brand new. I have a question, I don't know if its been addressed in a previous video. In some of the more lower price point shoes, they don't have full rubber soles. Some of the lower tiered Converse shoes have rubber on the heel and under the ball of the foot on the shoes but the other material seems like a fibrous material.

[@kristiehathaway1439]

Can you please cut a pair of Cariuma Catiba Pro?

[@drivethrupoet]

There are a lot of old materials and manufacturing processes that were found to be toxic or unsustainable, and consequently banned. So in a lot of cases they cannot 'make them like they used to'.

[@sheltonwalls7559]

Honestly id like to see nike or converse or reebok any shoe company go back to making shoes the old school way like how they use to make them and just have a line of modern shoes vs. the old school shoes ive had a couple pair of converse i prefer the full ruber sole to the half rubber to the fabric even if the fabric peels off but my converse peeled apart after waring them for so long never owned a pair of pf flyers oddly

[@mysubbuteo]

Hello, is there a chance to share a link for the leather knife you are using for your cut-in-half videos? Do you sharpen it occasionally or do you just replace the blade when it gets dull?

[@sammybeevg]

god I love this channel

[@highnoon9333]

Omg I love German Shepherd puppies 😍😍😍😍 what a cutie pie

[@EricAroundTheWorldYouTube]

Omg they're bringing them back? I'm so hyped

[@tedkaczynski1383]

You should take a pair of original Adidas sambas and compare them with the modern one. There's a pretty big arch in them, but I don't think there's much to the sole other than the sole itself.

[@OutsideLands77]

What does the PF stand for?...Plush Foam? Phish Food? Pasty Feet? Phunky Fresh? Plus, I would also love a rubber foamed canvas shoe!

[@heyitsmatt6545]

Posture Foundation (for reals)

[@toxy3580]

Piss Free

[@edibletarget]

You guys need to see if you can get the MIUSA ones that they just also discontinued...

[@josephgrima4193]

Kassia Davis brought pf back the new shoes are so good

[@ilariaxhihani1750]

What do you think about the leather of the 1460 Pascal? Is it long lasting? cause the material is quite thin

[@richardnathandaniels2534]

I love this series!!

[@HandyMarcus]

Could you please do a video on the Altama Maritime boots please. Also known as "Tactical Chuck Taylors". A boot in a shoe style meant for navy seals to be able to fit swimming flippers over they're "boots".

[@xstang55]

Never knew those existed until now, thanks

[@h3lloajxo]

I love these videos!! Im addicted! 😍

[@scoobertdoobert876]

They’ve had pf flyers at the NB outlet for years now

[@johnmackenzie1831]

Get some Visvim Skagways, would love to see what’s inside those! I’m hoping Visvim use some decent construction techniques!

[@denniscoughlin7437]

Whats a better shoe PF flyers or Chuck Taylor's

[@JJ-zr6fu]

The fact that you toss around the old PF Flyers is proof to their quality.

[@zenitv981]

If you want to see arch support on a sneaker, check out the jordan 11

[@CatalystOfFire]

There's that Shoes Like Pottery brand that makes exactly this and vulcanized!

[@aaronsejas6442]

A vulcanized shoe with arch support? They better remake that shoe with suede because I would skate well with those pair

[@zoonguitar]

What recording equipment do you use for the videos?

[@deepbrahma6570]

I really want a cutting video on pfflyers grounder hi please ❤️

[@dakabr1]

Woow... amazing! So beautiful! :)

[@thatsmythingnow]

Off topic, but I'm really curious what you think of Nisolo boots.