are you using adidas shoes for wakeskating?

sibosero · Faceplant Joined: 29 Mar 2008 Posts: 46

hi newbie here from cwc
i love adidas originals
any suggestion what adidas shoes are ok for wakeskating????
TIA

comments , reaction and violent reactions are very much welcome

amosb72 · Pop Shuvit Joined: 09 Sep 2007 Posts: 200 City: Mandeville

what's up man i love adidas
they are my favorite
i don't use my adidas to skate however i want to (they are new)
what kind of board do u hav
is it foam top

sibosero · Faceplant Joined: 29 Mar 2008 Posts: 46

watsup yo
im looking for a reccomended adidas shoes for wakeskating
any suggestion?

amosb72 · Pop Shuvit Joined: 09 Sep 2007 Posts: 200 City: Mandeville

i would say any of them really just try not to get a shoe that is really bulky with padding b/c the padding absorbs sooo much water
so the less padding the better (in my opinion)
they really don't hav any classics with mesh i don't think
so i would say get some plastic toed ones b/c plastic doesn't absorb water

sibosero · Faceplant Joined: 29 Mar 2008 Posts: 46

thanks bro
i was considering superskate
but still undecided though
right now i have the rio grande and adirun ans superstar vulc(suede)
but i want to have 1 more shoes just for wakeskating... Very Happy

Lollar · 360 flip Joined: 19 Jun 2007 Posts: 8253

I use to use Superstar II's but they did not have enough grip for me.

sibosero · Faceplant Joined: 29 Mar 2008 Posts: 46

thanks for the head up bro
still searching... Confused

Slapdown · Kickflip Joined: 20 Apr 2005 Posts: 4240 City: Austin

Don't worry too much about padding man, get a good comfortable shoe that you like. What really matters in shoes for riding is comfort, durability, and grip. The types of soles i see on Adidas shoes are usually either like a running shoe (curves up a lot near the toe) and of course the flatter skate shoe style, where it will often curve up a little near the toe, but not near as much as a running shoe (the skate style sole will also have more width, for more grip). Personally i like a little bit of padding. It makes the shoe more comfortable when dry and wet both, and when it's wet, the extra weight it gives your feet can be oddly pleasant. It almost seems to give a little more swing when you're doing shuv tricks and whatnot. Also, a shoe that uses too much mesh and is too light will generally lose durability, and make it feel like you're riding barefoot (less impact forgiveness and overall comfort).

Try on some stuff, do NOT worry about weight. No shoe will weigh enough in the water to really hinder your abilities. Make sure you get something comfortable and that seems like it will hold up.

hope i helped,
- Evan

sibosero · Faceplant Joined: 29 Mar 2008 Posts: 46

thanks for advice, learning alot from here.

http://www.piperlime.com/browse/product.do?pid=5612280021110&cid=26660
for a mesh type

what do u think on this shoes?
any comments? seems like it doesnt have a good grip on the board

Slapdown · Kickflip Joined: 20 Apr 2005 Posts: 4240 City: Austin

sibosero, The upper part of the shoe looks pretty nice, the sole would be my only concern. It's really slim and it has a bit of arch. It won't grip well at all. Here's an example of the skate-style sole i mentioned a while ago. http://www.eukicks.com/category/adidas-skateboarding

These are an example of the type of sole you might want to look at. If you're not set on getting adidas i'd really recommend some DVS's or other skate-specific companies. Check some skate-specific sites for some good shoes or styles that will work well, the link i posted above should help a lot in picking out a good model that will work. From there you can at least narrow your search and find some on ebay or at a discout store or something, or of course buy them retail if money isn't an issue Smile

sibosero · Faceplant Joined: 29 Mar 2008 Posts: 46

kinda like to have an adidas for my wakeskate shoes Very Happy

checked ccs.com, but they dont carry adidas shoes:(
how i wish that they also have a wakeskating line too...
so do u think i will still consider superstar II
ryt now just choosing bet the zxz and superskate

thanks again slapdown

Slapdown · Kickflip Joined: 20 Apr 2005 Posts: 4240 City: Austin

sibosero, I edited my post after going back to CCS.com and realizing there are no Adidas on the site. I put a new link too that has a lot of good looking Adidas models, anyways i think you'd be a LOT happier if you don't get the ZxZ's, at least not for riding. Shoot i'd get some for just walking around, they look steezy Cool

mojo · Posted: Apr 15, 2008 12:58 pm Post subject:

i've skated in every kind of shoe you can think of with thick tongue's, no mesh, full mesh etc. it's nice to find a good combo of good drainage and comfort. alot of shoes have different leather finish with different colors. try not to get any "suede" style. but like everything else it's really all personal preference. i like the new byerly 3's and byerly2's, but im gonna try the morgan wake and see what's up. i think it would be nice to make a skate shoe with drain holes that go from the inside straight down through the sole. you could lose some mesh to add durability and comfort. maybe i'll get out my drill

Slapdown · Kickflip Joined: 20 Apr 2005 Posts: 4240 City: Austin

mojo, That's what a lot of people on the site used to mention doing. They'd drill holes in the sole of regular skate shoes to help them drain, but after a while people stopped doing it i guess.. Seems like it would work if drainage is crucial to you Cool

sibosero · Faceplant Joined: 29 Mar 2008 Posts: 46

no worries brotha hehehehe
i also kinda got consufed after posting my reply
maybe ill get the zxz also but not for my skating heehe

suede is not an option ryt?
so i guess ill get the superskate shoes http://www.buyandwalk.com/adidas-shoes-men-athletic-950977.jsp
now the big problem is where i could get them... no size for me Sad

or maybe i will still consider the superstar skateboarding shoes:)
damn so excited to use my new wakeskate

Slapdown · Kickflip Joined: 20 Apr 2005 Posts: 4240 City: Austin

sibosero, The superskates look sick and i'd be stoked too if i had a brand new Zariel Shocked

Suede is an option of course, but the only problem is that when it dries it becomes pretty stiff and smells like ass.. Wink

Once you get them wet again though they go back to being nice and comfy. I, however, often wear my riding shoes for walking around as well so suede isn't my thing.

sibosero · Faceplant Joined: 29 Mar 2008 Posts: 46

i think suede is not durable on water so kinda hesistant on suede
http://www.shopadidas.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2921718&shopGroup=R&cp=2039765.2019613&view=all&parentPage=family&colorId=
i was thinking if i could used my suede shoes on wakeskating
thanks again slapdown

sibosero · Faceplant Joined: 29 Mar 2008 Posts: 46

anyone else using adidas?
any more suggestions?
or anyone who have an input on adidas for wakeskating

bachlonso · Backside 180 Joined: 02 Jul 2007 Posts: 670 City: NFA

sibosero, i'm sporting some adidas clima cool b-ball shoes. they're working perfect - they are light, they drain really well and dry quick too. their grip is baller Smash

use the search button and i'm sure you'll find a picture of them (they are yellow).
in case you're not restricted to adidas skate shoes you might wanna check out their tennis or handball clima cool models. they might not look as fine but they work hella well!

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