Better Than NikeSB?

[@ZackDowdy]

What skate shoes do you prefer?

[@eliyazawa6921]

Emerica!

[@skate_oasis]

I really like Vans! I've been skating DCs recently because the Manual is always on major sale when I shop around, but their soles aren't as tough.

[@RikRiorik]

Etnies Joslin 1 cupsoles. They’re so good on my feet that I’m not really interested in any other shoe. Padded, good impact protection.

[@stickersteve007]

I skate Es'. My NB say made in Indonesia

[@Skateceramics]

New Balance

[@chrisb9377]

I’m on my second pair of NBs. The same ones you have. When I first got them I was really hesitant about spending so much for a skate shoe but I made sure to take care of it with shoe-goo to protect it and it lasted me 6 months of skating 2-4 times a week

[@TheHersheyProject]

I think it depends how much money is focused into the technology/quality of materials. Core or corp, as long as the company focuses on the skate feedback and enhances the tooling technology and upper, then it doesn't matter if it's core or corporate.

[@ZackDowdy]

Solid point!

[@jewellione6131]

Love these just to rock . If you're into an olschool feel, go with 1010s. Wear your true size and break em in . Definitely dope that newbalance keeps their flagship models made domestically. Unfortunately numeric is not, but still worth buying into imo. Got me hype on collecting shoes again 🤪

[@stratfender89]

It really comes down to the model of shoe and what you want out of your shoe. Recently, I've started skating FP Footwear's Intercept and it saves my feet. Younger me loved the Portmore II's for its great board feel.

[@thatgurl453]

Same. FP Intercept is good for wide feet under impact. It flexes with your feet but doesn't marshallow out like a half cab. Kevlar laces required for the intercept but it's w/e

[@jhgeo]

If you use superglue on the seams sparingly you won't see it at all. Especially once it's gotten scuffed. It's a must for new shoes in my opinion, especially if they have lots of stitching like you're pointing out. I have been riding some Fallen Tremont cupsole mids and they definitely have a break it but I am really digging them. Tons of life on the sole, which is a problem for me (and I know you've said it is for you too in previous videos). And the outsole and upper are durable enough, especially if you superglue them. I do get shoelace rip issues, which I also use superglue for. And I don't flip my board a ton, so a skater who did might have even more problems. And on top of that, Fallen isn't skater owned anymore. But these shoes were on sale for $40 so I bought a second pair and will skate them again once I've wrecked these.

[@lancelovecraft5913]

Ngl new balance being cool. Trips me out. I remember being a kid in the 2000s and associating those white new balance shoes with w the previous decade. I always saw them as retro shoes. But not in the cool vintage way but more in the that’s so last season type of way. When new balance became popular among skaters in the 2010s I was flabbergasted to say the least. My friend loves NB and has the same shoes as this video. I tell him all the time he reminds me of jerry Seinfeld especially w his tight pants on

[@rulehardgarage9740]

Another thing to point out is that my NB 306 has much more impact protection and I do t notice it until I went for a cruise in my vans and I immediately could tell.

[@ejlopez6637]

Love the videos dude. I kind of get tripped out when people say that the big brands are the best. You can find some great stuff out there from the core brands, you just have look for the higher end stuff. I feel like you and really enjoy a shoe that has a good balance between board feel and protection. I think slim cupsoles are the way to go. Right now I’m really looking forward to skating some of the emerica figgy G6 shoes. The original shoe was great, and I loved the g6 sole when I skated the Reynolds g6 a few years ago. So if you’re into them, they might be worth trying out. I also have a little hack with super glue. I also don’t like ruining the clean look of my new shoes with shoe goo or super glue. You can actually keep the look and still improve durability if you’re careful with your gluing. Use super glue with a fine point applicator. It also has to be the liquid kind, not the gel. Then carefully squeeze out a tiny bit of glue and dab each stitch. The stitches absorb the liquid and get hard. As you go, just try to touch the stitching and not the shoe itself. If you take your time, you won’t even be able to tell they’re glued.

[@jarredhewitt2361]

So skating threw the mid nineties till now. I started with cup soles. And prefer them till this day(tho I will skate both). With cup soles you get durability and protection. Skate shoes did get out of control padded in the mid 00's. It was like skating in moon boots. But we never even considered "board feel". When the vulc trend came into full effect around the 15's it seemed like, all there was was vulc shoes. And I really felt like "board feel" was just a way to market the shoes that are cheaper to make and break down faster. Causing you to buy more shoes. But at any given time there should be a variety. Because different styles of skaters have different needs from their shoes. I prefer a cup sole that has mid padding, lace protection, and some tech. To me that is the best type of skate shoe. They look good, last, offer some protection, and they aren't so obnoxiously huge. But that's just what works best for me. Go skate, don't hate🤙

[@fs6530]

I personally use mostly old worn out shoes that I thrift. Soemtimes I buy second hand ones online, which are usually as good as new ones and just sold because some non-skater bought them and than realized later that he or she maybe didn't like them or has to many or whatever reason. right know I am using a vans pro on my right kick flip "flip-foot" and a nike on my left. Ones the Vans is gone I use the second nike. I just don't like the idea of ruining brand new shoes and creating a lot of trash. Cheers.

[@Skateceramics]

just got the NB 425, my favourite model, also had 440 lows which are good, these look good though

[@Kiwitakimago]

440’s are my go too!!!

[@WrangleMcDangle]

I have these and the older version of the 440 Highs. The older version is the best shoe ive ever worn in my entire life.

[@jt4tado]

shuv it pivot fakie is wild!🔥

[@RVCAskater93]

Best shoes I ever had were DC Mikey Taylors, but they don’t make them anymore. I’m currently skating some Nike Ishods. They’re pretty good for the most part. My only complaint is that they run a little tight on the top of the foot, but maybe that’s just for my foot.

[@pscaught]

I tried Nike when I got back into skating in like 2016. I was pretty disappointed with the durability, felt like the soles got worn out just walking around. (Maybe they're better now.) I found some adidas skate shoes at a thrift store and could tell immediately they were going to last way longer. Bonus because they were cheaper to buy new than Nike as well. Been buying various adidas models since, but I will say the most annoying thing is that they discontinue products all the time, so it's a hassle trying to find a new model that works for you when they discontinue something you like. Hopefully new balance is better about that.

[@farwoodfarm9296]

I ride Etnies, not sure if I dig the New Balance style but great video. Are your bearings on backwards? I can see the ball bearings from the outside that's why I ask. I always setup with them inside to keep dirt out.

[@paulformaioni37]

maybe they are bronson raws

[@DunXstan]

Always remove the shields 🛡️

[@farwoodfarm9296]

@@DunXstan what’s the advantage? I live 40 minutes from a park so I do a lot of Street and DIY skating, my bearings would get so gunked up

[@nicmainville9954]

@@farwoodfarm9296 there is no advantage, unless you own stock in a bearing company and want to make sure bearings wear out as fast as possible so people buy more bearings more often.

[@farwoodfarm9296]

@@nicmainville9954 yeah like I’m on the east coast, parks are few and far between and they would be the cleanest place to skate, I’d like up bearings in 1 session around here.

[@Tennesseemontana]

I think skaters don’t seem to remember that core brands want money as much as a corporate brand. Both have the same incentive: make the best product and brand image to get buyers. And ethics in buying is tricky. A bunch of skaters clearly supported Trump too. And skater owned is a misnomer. Tons of the core brands have outside investors identical to big brands. All tricky, just buy what makes you happy!

[@joshhenry2446]

Such good videos and you always have good topics while and after skating.

[@TRAVIESO_NA]

Emerica is my main shoe, vulc usually, and now vans is a 2nd go to.

[@babelnow]

I have those same shoes. And three other pairs in different colors. Two lows and two highs. They are my favorite skate shoe so far. I didn’t like the big squishy heel on my vans.

[@Lev6777]

I don’t own these yet but I tried them on, love the toe box shape!!

[@josephmayer763]

Whats up Zack Great video 🤙 Im on my second pair of Adidas forum 84 cup sole and they are absolutely my favorite shoes to date. Did not think i would ever support this company. But They remind me about everything I loved about those late 90s early 2000s. Ex. Adio Kenny Anderson

[@matthewbrandon267]

I just bought some new balances as well actually. They are the slip on Jamie foy shoes, and they were more stiff and kinda hard to break in a little bit, however there ok not the best I was kinda a little disappointed to be honest. My favorite shoes are addidas and vans. Addidas are way more comfortable and grippy. And the same w vans I never have to worry about them being stiff or plasticy. Been wanting to try last resort though those shoes look 👌. Sick vid my G!!

[@mannamednobody1752]

The number on the tounge designates the amount of tech in the shoe , I.E. tiago’s 1010s have all the tech NB offers and foys 306 have very little , the 440 is right in the middle ❤👌

[@ZackDowdy]

Didn’t know that!

[@rulehardgarage9740]

I'm playing with shoes recently for the same reason as you stated. I tried the waffle cup vans a few times and they fall apart and still hurt my feet when I land flat. I have a NB 306 foy color way now and at first I hated them because of board feel even though they are vulc. But after some break in and shoe goo I love them and they are lasting longer than vans.

[@ZackDowdy]

I have a feeling this will last awhile!

[@Mikey_Burnett]

Right now I’m on a lakai kick because to me they feel the most comfortable and I like how simple they look

[@goobah1389]

Have u tried the flaco mids?

[@OriginNowSound]

I had some of those they were pretty dope but in the end they wore thin and busted from flips particular heals and Ollie spots seemed to wear away quite quickly. would I skate them again probably however I canto know if I wanna afford to get them again and the impact protection wasn't that great from what I remember but they skated well. triple stitching was dope

[@paulbunyan89]

to be clear, only the "Made in the USA" New Balances are made in the US (not the skate models)

[@getbuckgetbuck]

Yeah, every tag on the tongue of all the 440 highs I've had say Made in Indonesia

[@diplenski]

i spent about $140 on my last 5 pairs of skate shoes, 3 pairs of etnies, 2 pairs of vans.

[@vorpalblades]

I only buy them on sale. Just got 4 pairs of Etnies for $125.

[@SunshineSlappySmackie]

It might be a good idea to give the 'Asics' skate shoes a try, you'll probably be the first to have a review on them and Brent atchley the greatest style ever has been repping them. that alone is enough of a reason to buy haha

[@gerardcuomo5693]

New balance is my go to for all sneakers because they offer lots of wide options. New balance, you break my heart for not offering any of your Skate shoes in EE!

[@life_hell_yeah]

You thought about trying something real tech, like the Nyjah 3s? I’ve been skating in Half Cabs for years and just got a pair on a whim. Haven’t skated in them yet but just putting them on they’re like night and day. The Nyjahs feel like they’re already broken in. They’re so supple straight out the box, it’s insane!

[@ZackDowdy]

I've heard great things!

[@michaelrosazza4814]

I wear half cabs, and I love 'em!, but a pair only lasts me a month, I'm goofy and always blowout my right front big toe until I rip through my sock and skate my foot! But the rest of my shoes COULD last at least another week or two before they get stretched out, what do you think is the best way to fix a shoe in that spot, I have a friend with the same problem who shoe goos a quarter in that spot in the toehole, thats insane to me, but he skates better than me like that all the time! I was just wondering if you have a better way, I know I'm not the only guy with this problem! Maybe my problem is I blow through shoes! Thank you man! And...Much love BTW! But if you got a sweet fix...that'd be way sweet!

[@louist.sanville4445]

I have the very same pair of shoes in my closet, but I'm putting them on ice at the moment.

[@matthewmeredith297]

Honestly 440s are my fav. The low ones

[@justinsettle_]

did they fit true to size for you? Did you order the same size as the emerics's?

[@banboyo7564]

not sure i dont actually skate i just like the vids lol

[@DustinKeiser]

Corcorate companies like Nike, adidas, and new balance have been making shoes for so much longer than skate shoe companies, so they have it down to a science

[@americooneight4361]

The 213 is awesome

[@davidleeashkenazi8992]

Etnies because they last long and Vans because they’re the most comfortable shoes for me

[@vorpalblades]

I just buy whatever Etnies or Vans that are on sale on the website.

[@TheEpicloser]

What size compared to LRAB?

[@ZackDowdy]

I bought the same size (10) & fit a bit tighter

[@kngznart]

I think these look so sick, but I got a pair of a different colorway and the heel just wasn't locked in properly and after a couple of sessions I actually developed achilles tendinitis on my back foot and it took months to heal, I haven't worn the shoes since :/

[@2wenty7even03]

Sounds like they just weren’t meant for your feet and that’s ok

[@kngznart]

@@2wenty7even03 I totally agree, not every shoe is for every foot. I just wish these were for me cause I love the look of them 😅

[@idmhead0160]

I wonder if you would have better luck with the low top version of the 440s? The reason I say that is because heal lock in is one of the things I thought was really good about those. I have 272s, 440s lows, and 508s. I thought heal lock in was bad on the 508s, though, they are a very comfortable shoe. The 440 lows fit my feet like a glove. I never tried the high top version, but, I can see how maybe it wouldn't lock in on the heal as well.

[@kngznart]

@@idmhead0160 I’m a bit hesitant to try now that I’ve had a bad experience but I’ll try them on next time I’m in a skateshop 👍

[@idmhead0160]

@@kngznart Yeah, I was going to say, if you already had a bad experience, there's a ton of other shoes to try. I've been using Adidas Busenitz Vulc IIs. Very comfortable. I have bad ankles and actually prefer low tops and not having anything digging into my ankles, heels, etc. I'm only doing flatland though. So, I don't know how they would be for impact protection.

[@matthewmeredith297]

What's your size Zack?

[@dylanlewis3668]

Switching over to nb after 12 years of emericas because my body can’t take it any more

[@theequasian3823]

I like how they look like wrestling shoes

[@yahyuhyahyuhyah7732]

can we get an id on the pants you're wearing in the intro/unboxing?

[@ZackDowdy]

Carhartt WIP

[@delamiket]

NB isnt all made in USA

[@oscar5967]

3:10 i wouldn't shop at Home Depot then...

[@fahbs50]

they clean tho!!

[@pnwsanchez]

It's hard to skate nike sb because you can't ever find a pair.

[@Ollie_too_big256]

Prefer ishod Nikes love vans halfcab and skating es og accel

[@epitome99]

dope review man, i kinda gave up on adidas although i love some of their styles! i grew up in super stars and then some as a professional bboy, but what they did to ye west was when i said no thanks, so then i watched how you mentioned NB gave money to president trump and not that dementia ridden clown Biden, so now im like hell yeah lets go! new balance from here on out! our squad rocked cortez back in the day no problem, glad to find at least one globo corporation that i can kinda still wear! ps they all suck though!

[@monicawheeler3681]

First🎉 and I skate vans and I actually got some new balance 425s yeste😂

[@banboyo7564]

gg

[@ZackDowdy]

Hope you enjoy them!

[@monicawheeler3681]

@@ZackDowdy thanks and I ment yestarday and I love your vida

[@hughwilla4744]

I like etnies

[@souldiarrhea]

$100 bucks aint nothin for this hard workin man

[@mathewharmer478]

Head to toe a beannie and shoes a water bottle all good for skateboarding ok thanks

[@jonahs697]

They supported a clown president? I don't remember them donating to Biden

[@vorpalblades]

C'mon man...

[@jonahs697]

@@vorpalblades you know, the thing!

[@themoog924]

Can't even say Trump's name? I know he's lame, but wtf? Anyhow I forgive your Californianishness, great review as always.

[@jasonharris5201]

He was better than the ass hat we have now. Or the traitor we had before.

[@nicmainville9954]

Probably doesn't want to risk getting sued by the clown, Trump is petty enough to sue someone over being called a clown.

[@jaredaerni3528]

Just had to bring politics into the conversation am I a clown in your eyes too? This is skateboarding not CNN or Fox News sheet

[@cheekclapper3512]

trump a clown man

[@nicmainville9954]

Ooooh poor guy, did you support the spray-tanned clown?

[@jarrenjose6230]

lol

[@dadboard]

The people who love to say “f**k your feelings” “suck it up buttercup””snowflake” etc. sure do get easily offended when someone says something bad about their (soon to be arrested) -grifting fascist conman- president 🤔

[@ponyboy7825]

When did he mention politics did I miss that ?

[@letsbuildasnowman7058]

trump 2024

[@flavalav6757]

you had me till you pretended to be wounded over New Balance donating money to Trump or as you'd say like a Harry Potter character "he who must not be named" kinda makes New Balance even cooler for sticking to what they believe in and supporting American made products for the principle instead of trying to win the skate world with political stances

[@dataghost2307]

I don't like or support clowns. I'm riding emericas.