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		Pearl Jammzz		Mar 30, 2004
			Well kids, I't s time for me to go buy sum new shoes. Since I dont play basketball as much as I used to, I have decided to venture into the wild unknown of skater shoes. Since all of this is new to me, I am wanting to knwo what are some of the best brands. These are sum of the qualities I am looking for. - Durability: REAL important, I want ones that'll last and not fall apart. - Weight: The lighter the better of course.....but not important enuf as to sacrifice durability. - Comfort: Which ones are most comfortable? I have real high arches in my feet so the more arch support, the better. I am here to take all suggestions....but try to back them up w/ sum talk or even concrete evidence. Thanks guys .

		IceDigger		Mar 30, 2004
			I bought a pair of shoes at walmart for $10 2 years ago and I still use them everyday. Can't go wrong for that price. I think they are dr scholes or something like that, dunno.

		Pearl Jammzz		Mar 30, 2004
			Ok, I have been lookin around (emerica, DC, and etnies) and have come to ones I liek the best (while still being able to be easily cleaned...) and here they are: Etnies Vallely model - white/grey/red Are Etnies a good brand of shoes? Anything good/bad about em?

		Gallstaff		Mar 30, 2004
			Why skater shoes? I just have a black pair of 40 dollar nikes.

		Pearl Jammzz		Mar 30, 2004
			cuz, they last longer, and are generally more comfy than basketball shoes

		mtxblau		Mar 30, 2004
			Not skater shoes, but just suggestions... Try Diadoras instead. They're slick, and they last a very long time. I'm also a big fan of K-Swiss. They have stupid commercials, but fantastic shoes. And they aren't plastered with 'ads' like Nike and Reeboks.

		mal		Mar 30, 2004
			They're not basketball or skater shoes by any stretch of the imagination, but I couldn't live without my Doc Martens.

		Pearl Jammzz		Mar 30, 2004
			not a big fan of martens. I dont liek the look and they are too pricey for my tastes, haha. Congratz on yer 6k post! you are WAY ahead of me, haha.

		Dud		Mar 30, 2004
			How about these: shoes with spinners... They spin when you stop walking! If you can't afford some chrome for your cahr, this is a good alternative.

		racketboy		Mar 30, 2004
			My 2 pairs of Sketchers have lasted a few years now. They are more towards dress shoes, but I love them. Very durable.

		it290		Mar 30, 2004
			I like a good pair of Vans myself. They seem to work pretty well. As far as skate shoes go, I'm also partial to Hook-Ups, which are quite comfortable, but not quite as durable as Vans.

		Gallstaff		Mar 30, 2004
			I am also partial to my converse Hightops. If you can pull of the Anthony Michael Hall "I'm a sexy loser" look then I say go for em

mal

Mar 30, 2004

	
	
		
		
			Originally posted by Pearl Jammzz@Mar 31, 2004 @ 01:39 PM



 not a big fan of martens. I dont liek the look and they are too pricey for my tastes, haha.



Congratz on yer 6k post! you are WAY ahead of me, haha.

Fair enough.

I like how they look and they're super comfortable too. They do cost a bit, but then they last for years.

Oh yeah, IIRC the Pope wears them too, and what's good for the Pope must be good for me too.

		crystalmethod		Mar 31, 2004
			Do you guys have Globe in the US? Check out globeshoes.com. Definetly my favourite brand and THE most comfortable shoes I have ever owned. Check out the Mumfords...my personal fav.

		Dud		Mar 31, 2004
			None of these other shoes have spinners. You people wouldn't know good shoes if they ran up to you and kicked you in the ass. It's all about the chrome. Or the zippers in the tongue.

		Kidderz		Mar 31, 2004
			Osiris D3. The daddy of skate shoes. They've lasted me a year of hard skating. Unlike Vans which fall to bits after weeks. So for normal wear, they last for ever. and They got air soles... and feel like walking on air!

		Pearl Jammzz		Mar 31, 2004
			Ummmm, I am white and I know I am. Therefore, I dont wear anything related to spinners. <~~~~~~~~likes his shoes free of spreewells To each their own though....I'll for sure go check out the globe site.

		Pearl Jammzz		Mar 31, 2004
			I like those D3's, but not as much as the etnies. I didn't liek any of the Osiris shoes :-\.

Kidderz

Mar 31, 2004

	
	
		
		
			Originally posted by Pearl Jammzz@Mar 31, 2004 @ 12:04 PM



 I like those D3's, but not as much as the etnies.



I didn't liek any of the Osiris shoes :-\.

I didnt like em when the dude in the Skate store showed me em, but when I tried them on I loved them. Shame my grip tape has worn my soles smooth.

		fistedjustice		Mar 31, 2004
			I'm personally a fan of Vans, but lately I've been wearing New Balance 2001's, they're VERY comfortable and have great grip.

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