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English => General Flatland Forum => Topic started by: fBYOUNGl on September 05, 2009, 05:01:35 AM
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I'm going to be buying a pair of shoes this weekend and I was wondering if theirs a type of shoe that works well with flatland.
I was looking at the DC Tactics(http://www.danscomp.com/723778.php?cat=SHOE (http://www.danscomp.com/723778.php?cat=SHOE)) and DC Breaker(http://www.danscomp.com/723341.php?cat=SHOE (http://www.danscomp.com/723341.php?cat=SHOE)) both BMX shoes,
then i decided to make a post to get some experienced flatlanders opinions, because I've been riding for about 2 years.
The pair of shoes I have right now are Globes and I've had them for 7 months and they have been pretty much destroyed for about 5 months now.
So I at least want a pair that will last me longer than that.
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Hi, welcome to the forum.
try to use the search button before posting. there are a lot of trheads about shoes allready.
a lot of people will say addidas is good, some will call out some other brands. at the end you will have to choose for yourself. people on the internet don't know what you like in a shoe. what works for me does not automaticly work for you. some like thin soles, others thick...
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Nike 'Bangers'.
i've been wearing mine for a year.
they have a great sole for scuffing.
and welcome to G-F ;D
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I hate to sound like a broken record but... Flatlandfuel.com
Lotek Kicks!!!
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26 eye doc martins.
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26 eye doc martins.
:huh: can you ride flat in those
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combat shoes are awesome :wub:
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adidas are the best imo. This thread comes up all the time.
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(http://www.superpies.com/images/664819_a.jpg)
Adidas superstar
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ADIDAS SUPERSTAR SKATEBOARDING.
(http://www.galaxysports.co.uk/images/detailed/d_1230.jpg)
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Well to be honest over the year's I've skated, flatlanded, and rode a little dirt.. and globes have always been amazing skate shoes, but horrid to ride in. Personally I don't like the spongy feel of thin shoes, which is what you'll get with the adidas. They're great shoes, but flex a little too much on small pegs. DVS, and Etnies have pretty much been a prefered shoe of mine for years. Both make great shoes, that I don't burn through the tread in a month. DC's I've tried many times, and they kinda go both ways, I've gotten some very flimsy shoes from them, and others that worked well for me. But the all time best in my book was the etnies 'vesta', don't think they make them anymore, but any shoe with that tread pattern will last forever.
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http://fattony.transworld.net/2009/01/21/my-favorite-shoes/ (http://fattony.transworld.net/2009/01/21/my-favorite-shoes/)
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They stopped selling these at my store, but I still recommend Adio Kenny Anderson's if you can find them. Really good shoe that lasts. Stiff, comfy, good grip, light weight.
(http://www.customriders.com/prod_imgs/SHAD7879.jpg)
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iv always rode in globes i think they are good shoes
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NIKE Air Flight 89's.
Don't bother with the Jordans, they are more of a casual shoe with an athletic shoe look. I have a pair of those too and the sole cracked right on one of the flex areas. I only rode in them a couple times and just wore them around. WTF. Sticking with the Nikes
Brian
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Nikes the way to go.
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Nike Dunk SB. Lightweight, great feel all-around, and thin for those of us who like that. I recommend wearing them when you're out too (for a while), they get better as you wear them in. I bought Loteks and it felt like I was riding with bricks on my feet.
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26 eye doc martins.
:huh: can you ride flat in those
back in the early/mid 90s i used to help run the gates at the Secaucus bmx track in my 20 hole Docs, then ride in them after the races.
they are hard to ride in and the soles will wear fast if u scuff, but it is possible to ride in them.haha....definitely not recommended tho. :P
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I have Lotek Coastals in white and there pretty good. They hold up very well, and they have good bottoms. I went over them with sharpie to make them more "me"
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Etnies Flatland Sapatos.
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Why doesn't Terry/anyone else that has shoe sponsors jump on here & pump their brand?
It seems something like this would be the perfect opportunity
I've tried lotek, etnies, & adiddas and adidas always win. I just wish that they made a shoe w/ the same rubber material on the toes and put it on the insides of each shoe as well, where the shoe wears down from constant contact w/ forks/chainstay...
there are 2301203431749073890729072304 shoe threads btw
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Cheap
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26 eye doc martins.
:huh: can you ride flat in those
back in the early/mid 90s i used to help run the gates at the Secaucus bmx track in my 20 hole Docs, then ride in them after the races.
they are hard to ride in and the soles will wear fast if u scuff, but it is possible to ride in them.haha....definitely not recommended tho. :P
No i dont ride in them. That was just frustration since my favorite shoe, lotek throwbacks, arent made anymore. nothing quite compares, at least for me.
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I have Lotek Coastals in white and there pretty good. They hold up very well, and they have good bottoms. I went over them with sharpie to make them more "me"
Pics:
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These are most likely terrible shoes for riding flatland. Typically anything with a Vulcanized rubber sole is bad news. Old school Vans, Chuck Taylors, etc. No support and super flimsy.
Brian
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Yes,
I went on a bmx trip a few short weeks ago and I left my riding shoes @ the camp site. I ended up having to ride for the day in my Lakai mj2 selects.
Long story short;
It sucked and my feet felt like I was rock climbing barefoot all day long.
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I have the Ipath bob burnquist Brazil shoes and they have really nice grip on the soles.
(http://i724.photobucket.com/albums/ww249/laughingmonkey/ipathgrasshoppersole.jpg)
and they are VEGAN! :wacko: