AVOID REGRETS: Why this vans shoe flopped

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3 ай бұрын

⁠‪@vans‬ #failed terribly at making the Zahba Mid a good #skate #shoe
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About this video: I’m reviewing the vans zahba mid by giving my own personal experience. Don’t take it too harshly it’s just my opinion.
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@diplenski 3 ай бұрын

they do look sick, like a cup sole halfcab

@Ernie_Creates 3 ай бұрын

Yeah like they blended a couple things together. Definitely a good looking shoe!

@Toastedcowsb 3 ай бұрын

That's what I was thinking

@prodigalsonresurrection 3 ай бұрын

Honestly, looks like a really good hiking shoe. Even reminds me of hiking shoes from the 80s and 90s. Vans tend be light and "hiking" shoes tend to be heavy, so i usually prefer walking in my vans anway.

@Ernie_Creates 3 ай бұрын

I’ve never hiked before, but these are definitely good to the walk-in.

@10baiserx 2 ай бұрын

@prodigalsonresurrection Gave myself plantar fasciitis hiking in my vans, be careful out there lol. Also pro tip - vans' bmx shoes have more cushion and a removable insole. The bmx slip ons are usually on sale too. They just feel like a better made version of the classic slip ons.

@AaronFelizmenio 3 ай бұрын

Love the content, Ernie. Always the good stuff!

@Ernie_Creates 3 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏾 more on the way!

@aqueeda8763 3 ай бұрын

Vans are definitely on the down trend imo. Love my new balances and how they fit the foot more naturally. 100% agree about the Tiago’s. Dope, honest review

@Ernie_Creates 3 ай бұрын

Yo I appreciate this comment! Makes me miss my new balance 😂

@rydenhaze10 2 ай бұрын

I love these guys who give their actual opinion when skating shoes

@Ernie_Creates 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! I will keep it up!

@lunasdadskates 3 ай бұрын

great videos. no b.s. , no clickbait, good commentary.👏

@Ernie_Creates 3 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏾 more great videos coming

@lopwidth7343 3 ай бұрын

Some cup soles just have too little grip, but in turn will last for walking miles and miles. It’s always a trade off. I can attest to being hurt from skating a shoe with too little grip, but great for durability. A soft rubber will always be the best for skating, but ofc not be very durable

@Ernie_Creates 3 ай бұрын

Great point!

@8bitsamurai6 3 ай бұрын

Idk about the mids but really like the lows. Havent fully skated them yet but seemed solid. I dig there aves grip but the heel and ankle support not great but the ave 2 look sick.

@Ernie_Creates 3 ай бұрын

I originally wanted the lows. I want to try the ave 2s

@Christian0 2 ай бұрын

Never skated mine but been wearing the low's as work shoes for like 4-5 months now. They're pretty solid, walking 11 miles a day on concrete/pavement and the sole has hardly worn out

@Ernie_Creates 2 ай бұрын

They definitely make good work shoes

@Christian0 2 ай бұрын

@@Ernie_Creates Agreed and they don't make my feet hurt either. I think their biggest mistake is that they simply missed when it came to marketing the shoe

@FrontsideRockAndRollMcDonalds 3 ай бұрын

I like the lows. They took longer than most other Vans to break in, but they're durable, have good board feel, and good impact protection

@Ernie_Creates 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for this. I wish I had gotten the Lows. I’ve been hearing a lot of people say that shoe is better.

@l.j.i Ай бұрын

Hey man, can I ask what Tiago's you were referring to - the NB# 1010s, or 808s? Thanks so much for the awesome review, saved me buying these Vans shoes tomorrow (as they're on sale at my local shop) 🙏 Hope your ankle is feeling much better and dope skating, homie 🤟

@Ernie_Creates Ай бұрын

1010s All day!

@Ernie_Creates Ай бұрын

You’re welcome make sure you subscribe for more awesome content.

@EklundAlexander 2 ай бұрын

As a skateboarder that works for vans, I truly love skating the low zahbas and think they have a great feeling on the board. I hate skateboarding in the mid shoes and think the "boardfeel" is terrible. Don't know how they managed to make the two so different, but the low Zahbas have been my main skate shoe for a year now.

@Ernie_Creates 2 ай бұрын

Yo I’m gonna pin this! You cool with that? Btw thank you for telling me about the lows. The MIDS had me scare to try them.

@FrackaLacka Ай бұрын

@@Ernie_Createsbro if you haven’t def check out the Rowan 2s, I’m skating a pair rn. Make sure to try them a .5 size up tho

@spht9ng 2 ай бұрын

Wish i could wear them. I went a full size up and they still crush my arch area.

@Ernie_Creates 2 ай бұрын

That sucks dude. Have you tried the lows?

@spht9ng 2 ай бұрын

@@Ernie_Creates I tried the low. Haven't tried the mid actually. Holding out hope the new 440v2 New Balances in wide sizing fit good. Finally saw them in stock and ordered them.

@emilymisty798 3 ай бұрын

They look like cool shoes, they sound better for just walking in then skating in.

@Ernie_Creates 3 ай бұрын

100% agree! I just wear them to work now

@3clubforever 3 ай бұрын

I got these at Ross for cheap. I tried them on and thought they were comfortable but not a good skate shoe. I just wear them to chill. The sole is thick and narrow, definitely contributes to ankle rolling

@Ernie_Creates 3 ай бұрын

I agree with you!

@boatlyfe3 3 ай бұрын

I'm always skeptical of skate products being advertised with new technology. Basically that is just the shoe company using their consumers (us) in an experiment to see what they can sell us. Nothing works better than classic, basic products. That's why the best selling skate shoes of all time are Half Cabs, Janoskis, and Blazers.

@Ernie_Creates 3 ай бұрын

I agree with you been wanted to try a pair janoskis but they just seem thin.

@ehaliddinkane9396 3 ай бұрын

I really found your review awesome.

@Ernie_Creates 3 ай бұрын

Thank you I’m glad you enjoyed it!

@ianturnbow7011 3 ай бұрын

Ever since Vans dropped the Pro Classics line for the Skate Classics line, the shoes have felt worse. Shoes are longer and narrower in the worst type of way. Even the Skate Sk8-Hi made me roll my ankle multiple times because of a lack of heel stability combined with not enough flex in the forefoot and a much higher heel portion of the insole. These shoes look sick, but I had to stop buying Vans after loving them for skating and casual wear for 15+ years.

@Ernie_Creates 3 ай бұрын

Man now you got me concerned about buying more vans 😂. I want to review more of them in the future. Got any recommendations?

@libramoon9968 3 ай бұрын

I saw them at Ross last week but I was like "nevermind"... And walked away

@Ernie_Creates 3 ай бұрын

Yeah unless your gonna walk in them I wouldn’t do it 😂

@driftlessskater5475 3 ай бұрын

I’ve almost never been a fan of Vans, primarily because most of what they produce is vulcanized shoes. I can’t do vulcs. I liked the Kyle Walker shoes, except the had absolutely no breathability. I just ordered the Rowley XLT because that’s more in my lane and I also liked the original.

@Ernie_Creates 3 ай бұрын

I like the hybrid of the vulc cupsole. The Kyle walkers were great. Haven’t tried the rowleys yet but I want to give them a try.

@driftlessskater5475 3 ай бұрын

@@Ernie_Creates I was thinking of doing a review on those or the éS 298. I’ve never done a review, but I haven’t seen anyone those. Possibly even the DC JS1.

@RikRiorik 3 ай бұрын

So here for the Joslin review. Vans are definitely not my jam. Too slim in the toe box for me.

@Ernie_Creates 3 ай бұрын

It’s definitely on the way make sure your subscribed!

@edwarddelacruz3923 3 ай бұрын

It's a cool look for sure but, given all that being said and the hefty price point when they first dropped, it's safe to say to stay away from them and to a degree, current Vans shoes in general. I used to love skating Vans when they had the PRO series but when they shifted to the 'SKATE' series (Also, can we talk about how that rename is so redundant?) Things started to fall off badly at least, in my honest opinion. I've skated 3 pairs of the adidas Tyshawn and I've never looked back to Vans since then.

@Ernie_Creates 3 ай бұрын

How are the Tyshawn’s treating you?

@edwarddelacruz3923 3 ай бұрын

@@Ernie_Creates Fucking awesome man! The traction for me is a solid 10/10. The cushion is just right for me as I'm not too big on cushions being super plush or rock hard, this one is firm and stays strong all day everyday. It's a unique looking shoe as you really don't see that many good midtop cupsole shoes available for everyone (Yes Nike SB, I'm looking at you!) I will admit the break in process is a pain but once that's done the shoe holds up well, the only complaint I have is the tongue slides around as adidas has apparently not caught on to how the elastic straps keep the tongue in place but, that's just a minor complaint for me.

@noahtoth8896 3 ай бұрын

They should have made it zions signature. They skated really good for me but the idea of a team shoe is wack. Also no one wants Beatrice color ways they failed on the marketing and branding imo.

@Ernie_Creates 3 ай бұрын

Yeah I think vans was trying to get money from an extra demographic on this one. They definitely need to do a better job at the marketing these shoes are still on sale.

@AndySo2000 3 ай бұрын

I’ve seen those they seem good. But after seeing this, def not getting them. I had a similar experience with the Gilbert Crockets, rolled my ankle bad retired them. Skated them a year later and tore my meniscus which wasn’t necessarily the shoes fault but no way would I get them again. There’s shoes you can tell you’d roll your ankle if you know what I mean. Thanks for the unbiased review

@Ernie_Creates 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment. More unbiased reviews coming!

@Elgreasyburrito650 3 ай бұрын

This shoe was Hella good wtf

@Ernie_Creates 3 ай бұрын

Yeah a little too good. They need to be wore for a while then skated. You’ll probably get better results.

@davetbassbos 3 ай бұрын

Like M&Ms the first classic Vans designs are still the best, I think.

@Ernie_Creates 3 ай бұрын

Can’t beat a classic!

@aedenlebron8975 2 ай бұрын

I really tried to like the Zahba but man, I just couldn’t get into them. Grip was off I agree and the shape of the shoe just didn’t work for my feet. Put on some Kyle Walkers mid session and didn’t put the Zahba back on again.

@Ernie_Creates 2 ай бұрын

Which Kyle walkers did you get?

@leamon2501 3 ай бұрын

I totally thought they were like a cupsoul half cab. I have not skated mine yet I'm afraid to watch this video

@Ernie_Creates 3 ай бұрын

Just wear the soles down a bunch. If you still want to skate them if not I would just keep them as walking shoes.

@StepsWay 3 ай бұрын

forgot the microwave trick i see...

@Ernie_Creates 3 ай бұрын

Yes 😂 I will definitely do this next time!

@devon08059 3 ай бұрын

You don't need Board Feel in a skate shoe.

@Ernie_Creates 3 ай бұрын

Hey that’s your opinion and I respect it 🫡

@diplenski 3 ай бұрын

i like the wafflecup sole, like on the wayvees. maybe this is different, but the wayvees are super grippy. i'm happy to trade board-feel for comfort and impact protection. for plantar fasciitis you should freeze a 20oz water bottle and roll your arches over it, or pvc pipe, or lacrosse balls. that ish is awful

@Ernie_Creates 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the advice. I want to skate the wayves soon! They look like a good shoe!

@diplenski 3 ай бұрын

@@Ernie_Creates i like them for a casual wear shoe, they're super comfortable and decent looking. they have a lot of mesh panels, so probably wouldn't hold up to skating as well as some other models, but i have skated in mine a few times and they worked well and felt great. i just like them so much as an everyday shoe i didn't want to destroy them. the wafflecup is like a perfect blend of a cup sole and vulc. it has grip and boardfeel of a vulc, but is durable and one solid piece like a cup sole so you don't have the failure points/blowouts of a vulc.

@JohnAvillaHerpetocultural 3 ай бұрын

Board feel is BS. There is no need. If you put your feet in the right place the board does the thing. I choose impact protection every time. I have never had a shoe be too grippy or not grippy enough but if this is way too slippery it might be bad.

@Ernie_Creates 3 ай бұрын

Man I wish I didn’t need board feel but for me it’s s necessary. I do think this is a bad shoe for skateboarding though.

@3clubforever 3 ай бұрын

board feel is definitely important it allows you to adjust your feet without looking at the board and instead be able to focus on the obstacle you are skating

@JohnAvillaHerpetocultural 3 ай бұрын

@@3clubforever idk, my kinesthesia seems to do that.

@JohnAvillaHerpetocultural 3 ай бұрын

@@Ernie_Creates I can actually see the utility of it. It just doesn’t seem necessary to me. I alway bring up Rodney Mullen’s tank shoes from the 90’s. You couldn’t feel anything through those and they were worn by the most tech skater there was. There are different legitimate approaches but I’m stubbornly proclaiming to the internet that mine is best cuz I said so.

@JohnAvillaHerpetocultural 2 ай бұрын

What the he// KZfaq? I came here to respond to some guy named Joe and the comment is gone. ALL HE SAID WAS THAT I DON’T KNOW WHAT I AM TALKING ABOUT! Now we’re not even allowed to disagree? This platform is trash.