Mr Motivator Posted February 17, 2005 Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 My vans are dead, my globes are dead. The globes were twice the price of my vans, and my vans lasted twice as long! So im after some new shoes.. Any ideas? Etnies low cuts? I dunno. Sam :huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyroo Posted February 17, 2005 Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 (edited) Out of my Etnies and my Vans, i find the vans are much better for riding because the soul isnt so thick, and you can feel what your doing better. Vans for riding all the way! Etnies for style :huh: Cant remember what my vans are called, but theyre similar to Vans Floyd shoes Edited February 17, 2005 by andyroo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinky Posted February 17, 2005 Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 Orchids I love mine there just so comfy :huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted February 17, 2005 Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 So im after some new shoes.. Any ideas? ← Get down your local shops and try some on :huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Bleech Posted February 17, 2005 Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 yeah I could do with some new riding shoes my vans xl2s are almost dead!! I only got them in the summer! I prefer less bulky trainers and not ones like DC's! Actually the best I have ever had were Emerica Latch, but they don't make them any more :huh: sorry to piggyback your thread dude so any ideas? are they any good bmx trainers out there? mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted February 17, 2005 Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 You could have a look in your local TK Maxx for some shoes, they usually have some skate orientated ones. I've bought a pair of vans and 3 pairs of Globes from there. The most expensive pair was £25. Having said this, i went to one where they had no decent shoes at all, so it depends on the location of the store and if you're lucky or not. Sometimes they have loads, sometimes they have bugger all. Also have a look in skate shops and see if they have any sales on. The sole pattern on most Vans is very similar (waffle design) so look out for that and see which upper suits your foot best. And as Ad said, try as many on, from as many different companies, as you can. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phatmike Posted February 17, 2005 Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 I've been using the etnies rooftop 3's since June. They're my only pair of non-school shoes, so get worn all the time, and they're still going strong. Really stiff, comfy, and the sole's lasting very well. Although tart's made the reply with the most sense, just try all the ones out you can. :huh: Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinky Posted February 17, 2005 Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 are they any good bmx trainers out there? mike ← Orchids :huh:" Or you could look at Tajs new etnies sig shoe Here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Motivator Posted February 17, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 Theres a Vans outlet store kinda near me.. Il have to get ma bad ass down there an have a butchers :huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalopS Posted February 17, 2005 Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 anyone think i need new ones :huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
011001000110010101110010 Posted February 17, 2005 Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 Etnies Rooftop 3, the best riding shoe! Great grip and lots of cushioning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Quinn Posted February 17, 2005 Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 Etnies Rooftop 3, the best riding shoe! Great grip and lots of cushioning. ← Or the new "taj" ones as mentioned above. All the etnies BMX signiture(sp) shoes seem to be very good. And Taj is one heluva BMXer! :huh: :huh: Max Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsking 55 Posted February 17, 2005 Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 i use them. but lonsdale ones. from donnay £12. really light and comfy, and give good grip on pin pedals :huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_Tupman Posted February 17, 2005 Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 i use them. but lonsdale ones. from donnay £12. really light and comfy, and give good grip on pin pedals :huh: ← And you have the added factor that Townies® don't try and steal your bike cus 'your down with the bling mate' :huh: Im a pixie shoe man myself :) using some Monty booties at the moment had for 6 months at not a hole in sight :o Im well chuffed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Clark Posted February 17, 2005 Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 I use Converse All Stars, cos I can't be arsed to buy anymore. They suck for riding, cept they grip ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomm Posted February 17, 2005 Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 I use Converse All Stars, cos I can't be arsed to buy anymore. They suck for riding, cept they grip ok. ← They're shit, and riding destroys them. I've worn mine out twice riding, and each time I've managed to rip the inside (By the eyelets). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swindon rider Posted February 17, 2005 Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 661 casual shoes, gettin mine soon, mint as fook :huh: Stu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted February 17, 2005 Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 (edited) I ride in duffs road runners, Best shoe out there!So comfortable,And never slip off the pedal, Just offer loads of grip. If there is a Free spirit near you go and buy some, I got mine for 30 quids on sale thou. I dont know if they still have a sale on :huh: But any way, My contribution to the debate Duffs Road runners :huh: :) :o" Tom Edited February 18, 2005 by boovey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butcha87 Posted February 17, 2005 Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 es accels are awesome shoes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Clark Posted February 17, 2005 Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 They're shit, and riding destroys them. I've worn mine out twice riding, and each time I've managed to rip the inside (By the eyelets). ← Mine are ripped to feck anyway, not by the eyelets though. They are my non riding shoes, but due to the death of my Rowleys, they have to fill in, I always smash my ankles against the cranks now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamHolmes Posted February 17, 2005 Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 I use the Puma shoes with the velcro straps on (they look like slippers) but they are so incredibly comfy, so they're my new riding shoes :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dai the Socket Posted February 17, 2005 Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 R i b o s :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picki Posted February 18, 2005 Report Share Posted February 18, 2005 adidas superstars! need something flat, thats about it for platforms. my adio's are pretty good, not massive like the dc's yet slightly tweeny like! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoojames Posted February 18, 2005 Report Share Posted February 18, 2005 I like my etnies at the moment B) Got some random fat black ones. They look preety crap acctually but grip like anything B) I kinda killed my lowcuts but I loved them more, you could feel more of what you where doing and were mint on platforms but I changed to cages >.< James :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhythm_101 Posted February 18, 2005 Report Share Posted February 18, 2005 i use monty trials shoes partly because i got the for chearper than a normal pair af trainers (40 pounds :) ) , and partly cos one of my mates said they're quite good, and they are, vey comfy and supportive :S :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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