Check out the brand new Osiris Shuriken shoe. This is the pro signature skate shoe for Shuriken Shannon. They combine a fresh mix of Suede and action leather and have durable strong materials right where skaters need them most. This helps things like grip tape from shredding your new kicks way too soon. Like many out there today these shoes feature soft foam padding in both the tongue and collar which really helps cushion the foot and also helps against nasty ankle twists. While it’s not possible to avoid these all together this kinda of construction really helps. They also come with a special added lace system which you can decided to use or not. I personally find this great.
I really like the look of these shoes. Currently I own the black and white pair and I like the crisp clean look to them. They have some pretty sweet features also like Metal Osiris logos on the sides and come in a few really cool color combinations. They have both textile lining and insole and give you pretty decent board feel considering their a vulcanized sole. These are about mid range as far as skate shoes go.
You might well be thinking Shuriken Shannon is some sort of ninja star….well you might be correct. He is also a pretty dope pro skateboarder. This guy has been ripping it up for years and he’s only 23! According to a recent interview he fills everyone on in the fact his dad picked his name for him…which is Japanese and prety much means Ninja star. No suprise since his father has mastered many martial arts and has been training for over 50 years now!
Shuriken is sponsored by Osiris shoes, Billabong, Venture trucks among others and he has been skating for over 13 years now. He claims to have started skating because”It’s the best feeling in the world”
Ryan Sheckler shoes are some of the most comfortable shoes I have tried in my life!
Im sure this is mostly due to all the high end , top secret lab stuff Etnies does over at their research center, I kid you not they have cutting edge technology at this place its called Sole Technology Institute. The STI is the world’s first institute dedicated to the study of the impacts and movements skateboarding has on the human body. Try some of these kicks out and you will feel the difference from most other skater shoes out today.
Currently Ryan Sheckler has 4 pro models out with Etnies. Names The Sheckler 1 through 4. He has designed and tested each one of these pro models. These shoes are huge on comfort and performance. The tongue is the most comfortable Ive worn ever and they are all made from soft rubber and suede…very nice.The inside cushioning is like walking on soft pillows, yet they perform like a great skate shoe should.
“The Sheckler” is the first collaborative product made by Ryan Sheckler and Etnies. They have awesome board grip and feel, and offer a herringbone patterned sole which really helps keep your feet from unwanted slipping. Along with this, as mentioned before, the collar and tongue padding is beyond anything felt before and throw in some strong elastics to hold the tongue solid and in place and you’ve got a top of the line skate shoe! Some other features include, STI Foam level 2 padding with a fully wrapped heel cup for excellent support and safety.
You will have zero problem putting in a full days skating with a pair of these bad boys on. Comfort aside these shoes also really perform. The soft leather is actually really tough and abrasive resistant and they have super gummy grip soles so they are great no matter how worn out your grip tape may be. Like so many other Etnies shoes, these feature 3x stitching in the toe aera and also has special hidden lace loops to keep em out of your way while skating or whatever. The Sheckler 2, 3 and 4 all have similar features and all feel and perform great. Some of the best Etnies kicks you can buy.
Let’s look at The Sheckler 2 shoes:
Again big big big on comfort and fit, Sheckler 2 – Ryan Sheckler, also know around the world as the most loved and hated skater ever, has created his second signature skater shoe. Now compared to The Sheckler 1 I found these to hold up much better under constant wear and tear.
This was one of the first great shoes to come along to help fix the issue of the toe ripping apart too early with triple stitching in the toe aera. One downside to these is the soles wear out rather fast. Still I much prefer these to The first Sheckler shoe series
Up next is The Sheckler 3 skateboard shoe:
If you’re somewhat picky about what shoes you skate in and are into Etnies shoes then these will probably work awesome for you. Like all the mosels before it The Sheckler 3 series is super comfortable while delivering in the performance area also. I picked up a pair in green and yellow and really digg the colors and style. Great details on them along with killer board grip and of course…comfort. One thing to note about these in particular is you might want to order yours 1-1/2 size larger then your normal skate shoe. I found the size I ordered were way too small and had to return them. Zappos was very cool about it, actually they’re awesome with customer service and returning stuff.
Finally The Sheckler 4:
Once again the good people at “Sole Technology” have not let us down in creating yet another awesome skateboarding shoe. They are always changing skate footwear for the better and making life a little easier for us who skate…and ever the ones who don’t. Another super comfortable skate shoe from Sheckler and Etnies. Out of the four pro models these are my favourite. They give awesome board grip and feel, little slippage, you do sacrifice some impact support on these because of the other features and construction but over all they are top of tthe line and set the bar high. They are also mid size shoes so they really help you avoid things like rolling over on your ankle and other nasties.
Ryan Sheckler In The Movies??
Ryan may no longer be appearing on his TV shoe “life of Ryan” but he has now set his eyes on being on the big screen….something Im sure fans and critics will have a lot to talk about. Starpulse recently interviewed up with skateboarding phenom and reality TV star to chat about the life and ups and downs of his industry and being a professional skater. They even asked him if the big screen was a future possibility.
I picked up a pair of the Osiris Troma last week mostly to wear to work since they have a really simple, crisp and clean look. I haven’t skated in them more then a few times so I’m not sure first hand how well they hold up but from what Ive seen it’s pretty dam good. These shoes have some really great features to help them sand up to punishment. They feature three layers in the toe for added protection, the construction is light but they’re made to hold up pretty good from looking at them and reading the specifications from Osiris shoes.
Now there isn’t a ton of cushion but that’s ok for me because I wont be doing tons and tons of skating in them and also I like something that’s light in a skateboard shoe and doesn’t feel bulky.
One thing I didn’t like too much is the laces so I switched them for a pair I had from my DC net shoes. A friend of mine has a pair also that he’s been skating in since last winter and they’re holding up great , he hasn’t even worn any holes in them yet.
Here are some specific features for the Osiris Troma:
Bold,crisp style
Upper made from suede, action pebble grain, mesh, or action leather for extra protection and long lasting
Classic skate shoe reinforcement for high impact areas like the toe and sides
Protective foam tongue and collar for great feel and protection
Duel shoe lace system for best fit and style
Responsive molded PU insole with complete latex protection
AH!…these are my favorite skate shoes ever hands down!…and last week when I moved I actually lost BOTH pairs that I own!…which was horrible but I am ordering a new pair this week. Anyway on to my review of these shoes. The Supra Vaider is like I said my favorite skate shoe out right now. Here’s why, I got my first pair because I needed something clean and crisp looking but wanted comfort and believe me these are insanely comfortable, you could almost sleep in them. The style of these are great and the colors really pop in real life. I love them. They’re just crazy…I can see maybe they could be too much for some people but not for me.
They’re made from super soft leather and my feet didn’t hurt at all even after skating in them all day. Speaking of skating in em they have some awesome features besides the look and feel. The board grip is killer I used them in he rain and they still performed awesome, I wouldn’t advise it but they held up great with little slipping. They also feature something called “SupraFoam” which I noticed really helped the feel and comfort. They have a vulcanized sole but they still feel great on your feet and not still at all. I needed mine 1/2 size smaller so if you’re a size ten maybe for for nine and a half.
Supra is a company which has been forged,created and marketed by passionate people. Their goal is to form new and innovative classics for skaters who want detail and quality without sacrificing comfort and feel. Supra Footwear keeps on raising the bar with groundbreaking technology and modern concepts.
I bought my first pair of Ipath Gall shoes about 2 months ago and have skated in them a fair amount so far and this is my review of them. So to get the bad stuff out of the way first, I wouldn’t say these are the most durable skate shoe around. After skating in the for about 3 weeks some of the glue on the side started coming off and I did get a small hole in them. Mind you I was using them a lot for skating but compared to say my Ipath reed shoes these got torn up quicker. Having said that I pretty much love everything else about these shoes.
They feature a sturdy Velcro strap which helps to keep everything in place while riding or whatever. I found the bottom grip on them to be excellent even with wet grip tape! Also the ankle strap is very cool and works great.I also am really into the graphics and colors of the kind I got and the over all look is pretty sweet. I found them quite lightweight also.
Here are some listed features of the Ipath Gall
Designed by Ipath pro skater Fred Gall.
Leather or hemp upper.
Supportive ankle straps.
Logo graphics and hardware.
Textile Inside.
3X stitching in the front for added guard against wear and tear.
Vulcanized Style.
Ultra rubber bottom for awesome grip.
17.00 oz.
Ipath pro Fred Gall is a no BS, straightforward street skater who’s wisdom and experience is well beyond his years. He is often referred to as “Uncle Freddy” by his team mates and is looked up to by many in skateboarding today. Fred is as solid as a street skater can get.
This East Coast pro has been ripping it up since the early 90s and shows no signs of slowing down. He is a true master of innovation and always brings something fresh and new to the scene. He is much more focused on shredding and tearing up rough terrain then doing technical flip tricks over and over again.
Hey everyone thanks for checking out my review of the DVS Enduro Heir shoes. First thing I must say is I like these shoes but had to return them because I found they needed to be 1/2 size larger. Since getting the proper size I really love them. They have great arch support and also good ankle padding and support. They have strong elastic tongue straps to keep it in good place. I find with some skateboard shoes this becomes a real problem and I’m always happy to get a pair of shoes that has this great feature. A few drawbacks is the price is at the higher end for skate shoes and the material looks really nice but will get marked up really easily if you skate in them. I mostly just wear mine for casual use. They look SICK and I love the way the shoe is put together and all the neat features it has.
Overall this is an awesome shoe, they look great and feel very comfortable, even after wearing them for a 12 hour shift! Not only it looks good, it’s very comfortable. Like I said before compared to alot of other brands like Osiris and Adio these fit a little smaller so keep that in mind if you’re going to be ordering a pair off the net.I bought myself the black and white two tone and found they looked much nicer in person as opposed to the online picture. Much more crisp and just better. I’m really digging all over design and flow of them and the small metallic DVS placard on the outside of them is pretty cool too. I also like them because despite looking great they’re not too flashy or over the top.
These are some features for the shoe
Created and tested by DVS pro skateboarding team.
Nubuck or leather upper.
3x stitching construction.
Really flexible.
Ventilated insides for heat reduction.
Open-cell breathable mesh.
Forming heelcup inner system.
Very light flexible rubber.
Ultra grip and non slip soles, perfect for skating.
I purchased my pair of Ipath Cats shoes a little over 6 month ago and I love them. I got them in black suede and the color looks great, it’s a true deep black not faded or washed out at all. They look pretty stylish but they’re still ultra comfortable and I wear them alot and for long hours, so Ive really put them to the comfort test. Ive found most Ipath shoes to be pretty comfortable and have good skate shoe durability. The grey Ipath logo on the back of them really blend nicely into the black suede material.
A little bit of the bottom stitching has come undone and that’s pretty much been the only real drawback for these shoes. They also have that cool hidden stash spot in the tongue like most of their skate shoes do.
IPATH pretty much began in the streets of San Francisco and NYC. The company was created by a group of skaters who really wanted to redefine what being a skater meant and the art form and sport itself. For lack of a better term they wanted to “think outside the box” and have done very well in doing so. The main goal was to push the idea of being real and keeping true to oneself, whatever that may be…and wherever it may lead you.
Nowadays, IPATH aims to produce top of the line skate products and shoes yet at the same time finding balance with the world around them and the environment. They are a very green and enviro friendly business, obviously ahead of their time in many many ways.. As part of their continued dedication to the worlds environment, Ipath shoes have taken some very large steps to help the overall quality and fit of their footwear.
These DC shoes look awesome and go with tons of different styles and clothing. They have a great crisp and clean look to them but still have some flash and I really love the color combination and the over all style of them to. I go to University and usually end up walking to most of my classes so to me it’s really important I am wearing good footwear because it can be quite the hike around campus. Due to the extra padding in the heel that DC puts in your foot may feel a tiny bit squished up near the toe area. I found an easy fix for this size thing was to simply push the tongue into position a tiny bit and bam…problem solved. That was my only real negative issue with them and I was glad to get it resolved fast because I love how they look on me. All in all these are some pretty cool shoes.
Here’s some of the features DC says about this shoe:
Synthetic leather or synthetic nubuck upper.
Ventilation the upper panel.
Soft foam tongue and collar for extra cushion and support.
Airflow through the mesh tongue.
Elastic tongue holder to keep the shape of the shoe decent and everything all in place.
Their popular performance cupsole design comes with these.
Scratch proof and tough grippy rubber outsole..
Eyelets on the side of the shoe.
Weighs about 15.00 oz..not bad.
Recently DC has announced they will be sponsoring the 2010 Mammoth Motocross, which is happening at Mammoth Lakes, California between June 17 – 27th. Besides sponsoring the event festivities, the DC Motocross team pros, Nate Adams, Jeremy McGrath, Josh Hill, Ian Trettle, Adam Cianciarulo, Zack Bell, and Chase Bell are set to be in the race at the event.
This annual show of massive talent started way back in 1968 if you can believe it and with every passing year its popularity has snowballed into the massive event it is today! It is now one of the largest grassroots motocross events in North America, combining multiple pro and amateur riders for a number of races going down at the Mammoth Mountain Motocross track.
The Osiris pixel are hands down my favorite skateboarding shoe from Osiris. I love the color combination and style, they’re really really comfortable and have great grip on my board. I don’t skate with them too much because they’re not super cheap and I want to keep my pair for a long time as they look great with so much other stuff I wear. They do fit pretty narrow and on the small size so you may want to order yours a tiny bit bigger then say a DC shoe or something like that. Or if you have really wide feet these aren’t the kicks for you. Lucky for me mine fit awesome and I love em! They fit really comfortable and aren’t too big or clunky on my feet the times I have skated in them.
Some features on these shoes include:
They are part of the Osiris skate team series.
Leather upper with air ventilation system in place in the tongue and top of foot.
Soft foam upper paneling for great comfort, fit and performance.
Combined lace system allows for great style and helps save your shoe laces from being quickly destroyed, even if you don’t skate with em much they’re awesome to have and look mint.
Lightweight, breathable padding in collar and tongue for for airflow and good support.
Textile inner stitching and insole.
Shock resistant midsole, which is nice for landing any big tricks!
Ultra light professional cupsole construction with an airbag system in the heel to once again save your foot.
Weighs about 16 oz.
Recently the Osiris team including Shuriken Shannon, Chad Bartie, Taylor Bingaman, Corey Duffel, got together and headed out on the road to Northern California to hit up some skateboarding shops to do demos and sigh stuff. The team showed up at places like Surf & Skate, Goodtimes, Epic Skatepark, Metro, and Skate Works. Caswell Berry also showed up fresh from his three week road trip to do some
signing and even Del The Funky Homosapien poped in at Metro demo to chill with the skate team and picked up the microphone and did some awesome performing. This was an awesome time and everyone involved had a blast.
So, I picked up a pair of DC court graffik shoes about 5 months ago due to the fact I had worn out most of my other skate shoes and really needed something new that I liked. I paid about $75 for them at the time. But you can now get them for around $59 right here! The fit has been awesome. I wear a larger size skateboard shoe and found these to be really in between a wide and narrow shoe which worked perfectly for me. I love the colors on it the ones I have are blue and white and look really crisp and clean. Some stitching is coming apart a tiny bit and Ive worn out the toe a lot but that’s after skating in them all winter and spring so I think over all they’re holding up pretty well.
DC court graffik Shoe Features:
Signature shoe for Travis Pastrana.
Beautiful yet resistant action leather uppers.
Has unique Travis Pastrana Teamwork design on tongue and insole.
Ventilation hole system to allow for easy airflow and maximum comfort.
Comfortable soft foam tongue and collar for extra foot and ankle protection and support while skating.
Lightweight mesh tongue with Spandex® tongue holders for added comfort.
Innovative and unique to DC cup sole construction for a crisp looking sole that also performs awesome.
Tough and durable grippy rubber outsole with the DC shoe official “Pill” design.
DC court graffik Weighs around 16.00 oz.
This is the signature shoe from Travis Pastrana who rides as pro motorsports competitor for the DC shoes team. He is also a well known stunt performer and has taken first in many championship events including several gold medals in the X Games in a number of events some of which are, supercross, motocross, freestyle motocross, and rally racing.
Travis Pastrana has taken the sweet spot of first place in two motocross racing championships, the 2000 A.M.A. 125cc National championship, and the 2001 125cc East Coast Supercross Championship.
Recently in DC news, their very own Alfredo Mancuso made a quick apperence on the Ellen Show to bunny hop over six brave audience members. He easily clears them and if you watch the slowed down video re run you will see he probably could have jumped 11 Alfredo was wearing some sharp new summer DC gear, and the show was awesome!. Quickly after his spot on Ellen, Alfredo will be comming togeather with the rest of his DC BMX crew on the “Roughing It west coast tour”. The tour begins in Denver, be sure to check them out as they travel through San Diego. Can’t make the show?…no problem. Now you can follow them along their westcoast spot, in real time, via the DC GPS locator. Cool stuff indeed!
