Super stylish. Super comfy. But how do they perform and last?
Пікірлер: 240
@veeanon22385 жыл бұрын
I'm just trying to be 40 and tre flip like I'm 15. Plus, I'll be a cool dad not a regular dad.
@josephrasmussen88324 жыл бұрын
So how is the tre flip coming along?
@victahvevo3 жыл бұрын
How is that tre flip doing?
@baconslap94173 жыл бұрын
Can you do it yet?
@kingark10163 жыл бұрын
@@josephrasmussen8832 he died
@tonyrayas29852 жыл бұрын
@@kingark1016 😭🤣
@deereal31735 жыл бұрын
Ben. You just keep getting better! Coming from a 40 plus skateboarder/Dad/business owner, myself, its pretty dam impressive! Keep getting it man!
@bendegros5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Daryl:)
@3kzy2334 жыл бұрын
Love your videos Ben! I have been watching them for a while now and they have satisfied the need for skateboard-geekery during many evenings. Keep up the amazing work dude, keep on inspiring and shredding! Everything is possible with the right attitude, will, mindset, passion, dedication, perceverence, persistance and practise.
@MickyThunderV3 жыл бұрын
With a shoe like this the "secret" to good heelflips is to position the flip foot just like on an ollie. No toe hanging off. Might sound weird but trust me it will step up your heelflip game!
@leiflundberg5 жыл бұрын
DAMN! Your ledge-skating has improved exponentially. My favorite shoes are Emerica! Love Lakai and és too though...
@benjaminlinietsky7314 жыл бұрын
Yeah dude! You have great taste in shoes. I'm currently skating some es
@gabriellaforce20415 жыл бұрын
Thank's for the test! I was wondering about that new Lakai sole. The Sheffield, Manchester, Porter (etc!) sole got such a good boards feel is incredible! So this sole seems the same. I will try it!
@rioterism5 жыл бұрын
Lakai are awesome! One core company that keeps it up with great designs, great team and staying true to skateboarding. and Ben - props for you for supporting skate shoe companies :)
@seforealful5 жыл бұрын
Your motivational speeches at the end of the videos always get me out skating!
@bendegros5 жыл бұрын
:)
@Niki_R5 жыл бұрын
Hahaha loved the singing Ben! Great video :)
@dinosaurswilldie85 жыл бұрын
Rostmeister even rocky had a montage!
@_Jad0n5 жыл бұрын
Montaggeeee
@chellodise5 жыл бұрын
You have insane flat ground tricks..Love the vids and and personality! Great Job
@boogie..5 жыл бұрын
Just got the Yonnie Cruz Fremont vulc yesterday. Looking forward to skating them today. They're so damn comfy.
@CaliBreeeze5 жыл бұрын
Another Great review Ben! Came a long way bud! Enlightening so many about wheelbase measurements! Lol take care man! Cheers
@bendegros5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jay🙂
@laurenceiswaycool5 жыл бұрын
The speed of that nose slide 270 was outrageous!
@bendegros5 жыл бұрын
The landing is uphill. If I went any slower the ride away looks kinda lame.
@laurenceiswaycool5 жыл бұрын
@@bendegros well it looks beaut to me
@MarkG10125 жыл бұрын
Lakai is a super solid shoe brand! I will always love them. Sadly the last shoe I had was the Flaco. I can’t wait to get another pair
@aidanmannion58375 жыл бұрын
Im on my 3rd day skating this shoe and I agree they skate amazing brand new. I always find my feet hurting a lot after a session in these shoes though. Overall a great shoe so far.
@hotelaux44325 жыл бұрын
looooove lakais every style i have ever worn felt great to me bristols, sheffs, cams, etc.....been on some reynolds g6 cupsoles lately they are fantastic possibly my new fav but that break in period was rough! haha
@alexflynn87534 жыл бұрын
I always loved the way Lakai skated but their vulcanized shoes haven't ever held up for long for me. I had a pair of the original Kingston that lasted 3 months of doing nothing but flip tricks for hours every day in my basement through the winter and were still good enough to skate for another month after winter. Marc Johnson's last shoe with them (now marketed as Daly) was a great shoe and actually lasted about a month and a half or so. Manchester Selects probably skated my favorite of them all but didn't last more than a month of skating everyday.
@cabaiste5 жыл бұрын
I used lakais for a long time and found them to be perfect for everything except longevity. Im getting old so Id rather not change stuff too much.
@MrFucktard123454 жыл бұрын
Good to hear, ive only had one pair of lakais and that was around 10 years ago. They gave me blisters so i never tried them again. Been thinking about getting a pair lately because ive heard good things.
@nurata15 жыл бұрын
Ben i just found your channel. After watching a few videos i gotta say you def scratched my doubt about getting back into skating after 15 years. Were the same age. Your super good bro. I would pay money to be that good. Thank you for the inspiration ✊✌️
@bendegros5 жыл бұрын
Skating keeps a smile on my face which makes me a better human. I can't not do this.
@nurata15 жыл бұрын
Ben Degros I know what you mean. That feeling when you finally land a trick you been practicing for months is the best feeling.. You ever been offered a sponsorship? You def skate good enough! Much Respect!
@bendegros5 жыл бұрын
I have never had notable sponsors. A shop here or there.
@sk84life80 Жыл бұрын
Skateboarding is food for the soul.
@triplflip9005 жыл бұрын
I tried a number of different shoe brands over the years that I was skating a lot and I always ended up defaulting back to lakai. I really didn't like shoes that were too rigid and hard to bread in, but I also didn't want them to just turn to mush immediately. Lakai's lifespan was a little shorter than I would have liked, but they were the best compromise I could find, so when I wanted something reliably good, that's what I went for. Probably ended up skating lakais 75% or more
@MrPDTaylor5 жыл бұрын
Damn son! That slow motion kickflip was super dankness.
@bendegros5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your constant support Patrick. You have been here for a long time and I appreciate it🙂
@MrPDTaylor5 жыл бұрын
Like I've said before, best skate content in the KZfaqs. Please feel free to reward my dedication with a free giveaway some day.
@miesterkeister22825 жыл бұрын
your tricks are looking cleaner, great to watch your progress,
@mathewmendez55885 жыл бұрын
I agree with what you said about the soles being soft, but I skated the Fremont XLK and those were some of my favorite shoes to this day
@benruiz31915 жыл бұрын
DO AN FP INSOLE REVIEW! ive been skating them with some maranas feels great! Thanks for the content keep it up!
@Deac0n_Blues5 жыл бұрын
which ones, the gamechangers?
@pixelbath21315 жыл бұрын
i got the gamechangers. love em. they feel great and i haven't had a sore foot for the 2 months of use. only negative is they both have identical fault lines/tears on the bottom where these metallic inserts sit. no idea what those are for but i might just get the elites next time. even though they're torn on the bottom they're still useable and should last a good while longer. no idea what the life of these should be though.
@benruiz31915 жыл бұрын
@@Deac0n_Blues I got the kingfoam inserts and theyre pretty awesome. Ive skated them every day for the past 3 months and i havent had any tears the graphic still looks new. I even got my grampa a pair cause his feet hurt all the time and he loves them lol
@skateshoeguru27995 жыл бұрын
Very good review Ben! I wanted to review these on my website but i saw so many similarities to the lakai bristol shoe which didnt convince me to try them. The Lakai bristol though is one of my favorite from Lakai's line and i bet they skate pretty similar to the cambridge.
@marcol71675 жыл бұрын
A true review! Thank you
@zachhillison5 ай бұрын
I’m currently wearing the Riley3 and I have skated the griffin and Manchester and loved them. Plus it’s a skater owned company!
@kwote5 жыл бұрын
My favorite Lakai model is the Sheffield. I really like some of Lakai’s more stylish shoes like the Cambridge and Bristol, but the tongue for those models is too thick. It made it feel like my heel was slipping out because I can’t tie them as tight as I want. The thin tongue and overall design of the Sheffield allows me to get a real secure fit. I tried the Bristol and Cambridge once but I keep going back to the Sheffield. Best shoe I’ve ever skated. Also I’m going to stop worrying about dragging my heel on Noseslides. You just freed me from what now seems like a pretty silly concern. Thanks!
@mikealmyers53793 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love these shoes
@wallydupes54015 жыл бұрын
Yo Ben! Looks like the channel is starting to take off a little bit. You were at 19k subs last I looked and that wasnt too long ago. Keep it goin man! This is the best skate channel on youtube imo. Most of the other youtube skaters try too hard to be comedians.
@bendegros5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Wally!!!🙌
@JB-kx8mz3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate Your reviews some of them have really helped me. Also if I can can I ask you a question since you were so many shoes and new reviews are you the same size in Nike Sb and lakai? because I didn’t know if they were in a half so small or not or if I should get the same size.
@gromitmitten78035 жыл бұрын
I like lakai. I skated a pair of flaco highs not to long ago that held up pretty good for durability but unfortunately started to get that floppy feel after a couple weeks like most of my other lakais in the past(specifically the Vulcs) tended to do
@JordanIsBadAtGames5 жыл бұрын
I think my next pair of shoes will be lakais. I’ve been skating Nike’s for the last year or so. Recently got some Es’ that are cool. But I wanna mix it up
@HighGroundArmwrestling9 ай бұрын
Absolutely love lakais
@happyskating20005 жыл бұрын
I like the slip on Owen Lakai's. The outsole wears down so smoothly and it does have a great flick. But yea they do what out quicker. I had several pair of those though and loved them. They do get a bit floppy as they are not stiff at all to begin with. Which is both nice and annoying at the same time.
@transferz5 жыл бұрын
Another Good one!! Try the Janoski slip ons(make sure heel is stiff) or the GT Blazer Lows good stuff but I’m skeptical on the durability they got floppy pretty quick but that’s part of the magic of these shoes.
@ariekanibalie5 жыл бұрын
Funny you're so confident about the 10.5 fitting, as my experience was always that Lakai ran hella small, to the point I'd have to get one size bigger than I would normally.
@veroviewer5 жыл бұрын
YOOOOOOOOOO UR BROTHER IS ONE OF MY ALL TIME FAV SKATERS MAN wish he was still doin his thing i always wondered what happened and why he stopped skating
@bennytorres92953 жыл бұрын
Amazing review
@vandenburg1235 жыл бұрын
Skating lakais at the moment, and i clearly don't skate as much as you so the longevity problem hasn't really been an issue. I get about 2 maybe 3 months out of a pair. But yeah they are by far my favourite shoe at the moment.
@brianself55985 жыл бұрын
I have found the best skateboarding channel.
@bendegros5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the support Byron🙂
@markmccullough69215 жыл бұрын
Another no nonsense review with bonus Montage. I also blew the sidewall to hell on these in about 4 weeks even though I don't (yet) have your array of tricks, far nicer grip than the Vans or Globe of similar style and yeah, zero screech on my lazy nose/tail slide heel drags.
@illiasaugustus20265 жыл бұрын
I have a pretty big bias towards cupsole shoes with a lot of padding. Theyve always just felt better, skated better, and lasted a hell of a lot longer than any vulc shoe ive bought. However, on a whim I picked up a pair of adidas 3st.001's a couple weeks ago. And they feel amazing. They seem really durable and from the second i put them on in the store they felt perfect. There wasnt any break in time for me which was a pleasant change of pace. I think you mentioned in an earlier video that you liked a thinner shoe. You should definitely check these ones out, i dont think you'd regret it.
@JB-kx8mz3 жыл бұрын
Hey, I like the channel. Very informative and good skating. Quick question for ya if ya have a second. I was wondering since you have reviewed so many different brand shoes you may know the answer to my question. In Nike Sb like I’m 10.5 in most very shoe is it the same for most lakai? Or do you have to go up a size? Thanks hope you see this.
@Fckypcfst5 жыл бұрын
You should try ertnies marana if you want a long lasting shoe(it's made from a different rubber I can't remember the name of)
@ncmusic055 жыл бұрын
Review the vans half cab pros
@dinosaurswilldie85 жыл бұрын
Ben forever! Love the videos 🤘🏻
@bendegros5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Nino:)
@ToniLovesSkateboarding5 жыл бұрын
Man! I brake shoelaces every session lol. I like to do Fakie grinds and that does it every time. I’ve never tried Lakai but they seem like a great shoe. Maybe I’ll pick a pair next time.
@Jose_havoc11 ай бұрын
here in Brazil particularly, we tending to buy a new shoes and put the previous one to go skate hehe, was so much difficult to buy these brands on the 2000's, nowadays its easier
@tanaj61055 жыл бұрын
Can u do a review on Adidas matchcourt lows suede(they run half size big)
@austingriffith35985 жыл бұрын
I had a pair of these. Thought they skated well and held up nicely but I kept rolling my ankle in them! I guess my feet might be too wide for the soles but I never felt stable enough in them personally.
@halfmoon50224 жыл бұрын
Thanks for reviewing them shoes.
@pixelbath21315 жыл бұрын
should do a non-abrasive grip review. my experience was good though it didn't stay grippy for the life of that particular deck. got smooth after about a month of daily skating and the session that i realised i took a hefty slam. though the idea of infinite shoe longevity is pretty dope when the grip only costs about $15 to replace.
@calebworland9675 жыл бұрын
Try some suede supra stacks vulc 2! They are my fav skate shoes and have insoles that shape to your feet but also padding on the heel
@_Jad0n5 жыл бұрын
I love your videos man! You should check out the lakai riley hawk 2. I'm also a big fan of lakai. Just have been trying to skate more gaps lately so switched out for some etnies marana michelins for the time being. Still have 2 pairs of the riley hawk 2s though. I love them lol
@Disciple0fMetal5 жыл бұрын
Well I think it goes without saying, we need an Osiris D3 review and a DC Kalis OG review ben 😅 Yeah I'm an old dude too 😩 keep up the good work man 👍
@WeRageYouLaugh5 жыл бұрын
Could you do a review on any DC? I’m on my second pair of Mikey Taylor and they feel incredible and extremely durable
@HoggletCANgame5 жыл бұрын
please review the vans ultra range pros
@big_ol_ball8385 жыл бұрын
Even rocky had a montage😂
@GOOCHIElicker5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for not having some annoying ass music playing in the background lol probably what makes your videos so good
@MrPDTaylor5 жыл бұрын
A nice looking shoe for a nice looking man/KZfaqr!
@HieuPham-sc3rl5 жыл бұрын
Dc legacy 98 slim s please shoes review.
@ptsleeper9115 ай бұрын
I luv the Cambridge
@boru19935 жыл бұрын
I think you should try etnies marana with Michelin outsole. You might like them
@AdventuresInSkateboarding5 жыл бұрын
When you say 6 weeks, is that skatung 5 days a week? I haven't tried skating Lakai. Maybe next time. I am back in the states for a few days so i was able to go try some shoes on and buy some. I went with the all leather Vans Gilbert Crockett pro 2. It will be the first all leather shoe i have skated. It has a gum sole.
@Arthur0ne5 жыл бұрын
Dude you’re the best
@bendegros5 жыл бұрын
🙂
@drakeistheeggman83565 жыл бұрын
man, youre pretty good at skating. gotta tip my hat. ever tried es'? I haven't changed shoe company in over 10 years. I like the accel slims, Gum. love Gum
@juanshady79495 жыл бұрын
Just Recently got some Lakai shoes but I'm just walking them...I don't like the feel to skate...I prefer the Etnies Chris Joslin pro shoe to skate....anyways great video Ben this makes me wanna give lakais another chance
@ferranrdgz2568 Жыл бұрын
love to see lakai content
@ferranrdgz2568 Жыл бұрын
been buying every telford since they (re)came out
@jacktucker2435 жыл бұрын
how have you only got 21k subs? videos are informative and entertaining, easily better than braille or any of revive videos.
@robolinoschmidt86765 жыл бұрын
That "montaaaage" at 5:13 got me like 😂😂
@dylbre37735 жыл бұрын
Those are sick. How much did you pay?
@crazybiscut5 жыл бұрын
Hi ben, what you are suggesting in terms of durability upgrade is a raised double wrap foxing tape, where theres 2 layers of foxing tape on the shoe instead of one. It does seem the new flaco 2 and riley has this raised and double wrapped foxing tape. If youre interested in other brands the best from vans pro line would be the chima 2 or emerica would reynolds 3 g6. Hoped that helped
@kyro19992 жыл бұрын
Hey Ben, could you do a review on the Manchesters ? Just got a pair and they are un real
@beezy7855 жыл бұрын
I've had the Cambridge and Sheffield and I think overall I likes the Sheffield better. The Cambridge wouldn't lock on to my heel properly. The first week or so it felt like my push foot was going to fall out of the shoe. I had to do a heel lock loop on my push foot then it felt better. I'm so surprised how strong the suede is on these shoes. I'm definitely getting more. I've found the sheffield for around $30 on sale can't beat that.
@bendegros5 жыл бұрын
I had the same problem with my heel. I forgot about it until you mentioned it. I think the tall squishy insole makes it worse. Once they settle in it wasnt so bad. I did have to tie them a little tighter than usual.
@beezy7855 жыл бұрын
Those stock insoles didn't help that's for sure. I switched them out to Footprint Game changers. I would recommend those for the old aching back and knees.
@uglyaldo32685 жыл бұрын
Review the converse Louie Lopez!!
@thierry-cannot-aim4 жыл бұрын
I am a lakai fan, but begore that i almost only bought circa. The first Muska, s where my favorite shoe ever.
@christopherromeo12135 жыл бұрын
Nice jingle bro @5:13
@hawkwind7694 жыл бұрын
Hey Ben, have you tried DKL non abrasive griptape yet? Maybe do a review?
@kmw51004 жыл бұрын
Just snagged a pair of these for $35 hyped to try them
@IntergalacticMath5 жыл бұрын
That nollie 180 heelflip nose manual is what dreams are made of. Please bless us with a part, Ben. Even if it’s just a park edit.
@bendegros5 жыл бұрын
Someday. I have no filmer yet.
@IntergalacticMath5 жыл бұрын
SOME ONE IN CANADA, PLEASE FILM THIS MAN SKATE.
@IntergalacticMath5 жыл бұрын
SOME ONE IN CANADA, PLEASE FILM THIS MAN SKATE.
@IntergalacticMath5 жыл бұрын
SOME ONE IN CANADA, PLEASE FILM THIS MAN SKATE.
@kingofthedeepsea24585 жыл бұрын
Cool man lakia are solid shoes
@joakim42075 жыл бұрын
i love black shoes
@hou5eheadjason Жыл бұрын
had these same ones but I was getting tearing on the mesh near the logo which caused a hole
@gabrielherrera46432 жыл бұрын
If you don’t want your feet to hurt just get Footprint insoles. I’ve tried them myself and they work
@bhodialvarado67784 жыл бұрын
No ankle support, I just rolled my ankle on the first day of skating them. I would love them, if they were hightop or mid top
@gultelefon64515 жыл бұрын
thanks
@bendegros5 жыл бұрын
🙂
@aaronsazon28355 жыл бұрын
NOICE! Have you ever tried DKL griptape? They save your shoes 🤓
@11bangbang4022 жыл бұрын
I was going to get these shoes but if it only takes 3 weeks for them to look shot, economically i can’t justify getting them. Thanks for the video though!
@MK-rw4bs5 жыл бұрын
Hi Ben ty for another nice move ! Tray Etnies Joslin :) for me they are the best :)
@johnpaulpanton54034 жыл бұрын
Is the sizes of lakai in us or uk? Especially in their website
@coltonjones59685 жыл бұрын
Do vans tnt Trujillo’s next
@steben7164 Жыл бұрын
How do I come across this video filmed at the Thompson park the day after I go to Thompson park for the first time after coming to Canada 😂
@TheDIVZ5 жыл бұрын
The sizing is like the emerica reynolds 3? I really need to know
@yonf59965 ай бұрын
Just got some to support the brand Es next
@sneakerjockCA4 жыл бұрын
What do these look like now? I have a brand new pair.
@nathansmith67794 жыл бұрын
Lakai always fit perfect. Haven't tried state yet but I would rather support them or lakai than any of the big 3
@kkfarmedkk5 жыл бұрын
I'd love if you tested some Es Accel slim or any Reynolds shoe!
@dylbre37735 жыл бұрын
Reynolds is a sellout to the entire skateboarding industry.