I don't know why Dunks became so exclusive these days. About 10-12 years ago they used to always be available at outlets for about $40. Blazers too.

Lakai Cambridges are so underated. Vulcanized feel, but they have more heel cushioning than my Telfords and es Accels while having WAY more feel in the toe area than anything I've tried in decades. The soles flex like crazy around the toes. you can fold the shoe like a taco from pinky toe to big toe.

Back in 2007-2009 everyone rocked either Nike or Lakai. No other shoe could match up, especially when Fully Flared came out. Sadly over the last decade Lakai have faded in popularity in favour of all the Nike/Adidas/NB shoes plus budget cuts BUT I was in central America for 3 months this year. Lakai are SO popular there. Even people who don't skate wear them, because they look good, are affordable and comfortable. Plus they sell them in so many sneaker stores there. I was so surprised to see the popularity of Lakai, at the skatepark most people wore them. Was very refreshing to see

Lakai used to be that skate shoe brand, especially during fully flared era

I skate these with FP insoles and it’s the best combo for me. Always skate them with the laces hooked under the lace protection (with the pads flapping around ) I never felt any different on my ollies. Telfords are awesome shoes but I only skated the high tops

37 y.o here,skating for 20 plus years,never saw any reason to wear big corp shoes,makes me so angry that the own skaters helped end DVS,DUFFS,AXION to remember a few

the board feel of the Telfords is so good - So much better feel than es Accels, but not as good as the Lakai Cambridge which are my favorites by far. The Telfords XLK outsoles are so flexible. they're thin and flex in all directions.

I’m going to jump on my soap box! When are we as skaters going to wake up to how much buying power we have? We need to get away from the skate shop killer brands like Nike? I get it, shoes are cool and you get “hella play” from the ladies, but there is something more important than making a statement with the shoes you wear. (That won’t last a month if you actually skate in them) Nike is big corporate trying to make money off of us, and only supporting skateboarding just enough to seem legit. I’d like to see more Pros make statements rather then just taking the biggest check. Im sure it’s hard for someone to see all the $$$$ and not sign on the dotted line but we need more from out pros, we need pros with ethics.

The thickness reminds me the OG Osiris shoes. I know they don’t compare but that’s what skating dunks would feel like to me after skater shoes made specifically for technical skating. Like the koston 3s for example. I

Lakai are the best! I got Telfords and Riley 2's and their my favorite brand now and I'll keep tryin more of their models In the future

Nice Video! Thank you! I skated all three models (SB Dunk, Force 58 and Telford) in the last years. For me all three are quite similar. (; I am an SB dunk lover for 17 years and its my favourite shoe since i started skateboarding 25 years ago. The current situation with the stupid raffle system and limited stock is sooo stupid. That was the reason to give the Force 58 (black white) a try because i got them for only 50 euros in sale which is a really good deal. The board control and grip out of the box is insane. I never had a shoe which skates so well without breaking in. Also the look and sole are really nice. The do not last that long but i enjoy every single second skating them. If you look for a cheap sb dunk alternative you cant go wrong with them. Here in the austrian/german area i see that the sb dunk hype is drying out. Nearly every release this year wasnt that high and thats the proof that the not every random sb dunk resells well. (; Good for us skateboarders! I skated the telford 15 years ago in the lakers colourway and they were skating really well. Lakai was the shit back in the days and nike sb was exotic. Nike SB should release some basic colourways on stock for us skaters. The greedy hypebeasts should eat shit stealing us our skateshoes!

as much as i love the force 58's, i absolutely hate that they have the nyjah tread pattern. that pattern is designed to slide around the board a lot easier aka grip less. if they offered a different tread pattern or even just the classic janoski pattern, i would never stop skating them.

I'm not a skater (anymore) I own the Larry June Telford... feels just like a Jordan. If some one loves skating in Jordan's these would be a great sub if you didn't HAVE to be in a Nike or Jordan. I personally love em. And rock em more than my dunk high SB.

finally a comparison video. been looking for a video on comparing both these shoes. ty

Problem with this and the 58 is, that the soles are just too thin (mid foot and heel) for my preference.

Ive been wanting to try Telford's for a while now. I gave up on trying to skate dunks, I'll never get a retail pair, so Telford's are the next best choice, plus I'd rather support a pure skateboarding company like Lakai over Nike. That's the reason I'd prefer them now tbh. And now they finally started carrying Telford's in Germany. I was putting off on buying them cause I don't want to spend 30 bucks shipping for a single pair of shoes

Had the highs in high school loved them

So we not gon talk bout that saucy sw 50-50

Lakai x Yeah Right Telford Low Black/White Suede Shoes i ordered up today on line for $64.00 Canadian on sale cant wait to get these ones 🛹👌😜😁😍

Lakai are my favorite skate shoes I would love to skate sb dunks but they’re too expensive and hard to get

I haven't skated in ages due to injuries but I loved my lakais, I wore them so much

The Force 58s are my favorite skate shoe of all time. No break-in period, nice board feel, but full protection.

Would also like a review of the DC Manteca which is also pretty similar to the Dunks

I’m honestly very surprised that this shoe has received no hate from the sneaker heads yet

try half cabs if u haven't already

you should try the nike sb shanes. They are a very simple shoe, but they have the best boardfeel and flick i have ever tried in a skateshoe

"sneakerheads" gon be like what are thoseeeeeeeee

Just ordered the all black lakai Telford in all black. Can't wait!

I love how lakais skate but they don’t last as long as most other brands for me

Thanks for the Friday hoodie it’s fire and super high quality

A shoe that destroys dunks are forum advs def worth checking out

Always loved telfords. Underrated shoe

Lakai is such a good brand, After DC kinda died out in the mid 20teens Lakai’s were my go too’s, currently though the Nyjah II’s are my favorite shoe

They need to widen and round out the toe cap like the Jordan 1 on the Telford low and restructure the sole use more of a golf shoe pattern similar movement patterns

Been skating Shane’s for a year, on my second pair. I put holes in them on heelflips in like a week and the rest of the time I’m shoe goo’ing them.

Going to try Telford for my first time , do I need a size up or down for Lakai?

I’m not a skater, but I love how Lakai shoes look. Would Telfords be good for a daily driver? I’m also interested in the Evos

i copped some Lakais recently and there lowkey the most comfortable shoe I ever wore, and I don't even skate.

Try Adidas Forum Adv next but make sure they are the skate ones

The Numeric 480 is my Pic for dope dunk alt. Hope they make more color ways. Yea I like nike but hate their hyping practices. Are the fore 58s good? Like the look.

Given how expensive the Nike SB Dunk can get and how quickly they are sold due to asshole influencers and worthless rappers wear them, it's safe to go with an alternative to the Dunk. I myself swear by the eS Accel OG for it's timeless look and feel along with that unbeatable price point and readily availability it has.

I got the laser blue dunks in 2021 and honestly they are some of the nicest dunks i saw in a minute I want to skate them SOO bad but their still chillin in the box because im almost done my ACL mcl and meniscus recovery and when I get back on the board and spend the first few months getting my feel back on flat ground I dont want to ruin them, Id like to get my comfortability back and use them for street clips when recovery is over lol. But man they are fire lol.

bro grap dr sholls gel insoles from walmart for like 12 bucks. you won't regret it.

Like that Lakai is giving an alternative to the du k but they need to start upping their quality. Use more premium materials or better construction and slap 20-30 more dollars to the price. People would be willing to pay

Yo whatsup local joe im the kid u gave the force 58 to thanks man sick shoes

Lakai? Excellent idea! Thanx

Great video! God bless you and yours praying for you

Also skating a pair of force 58s, enjoying them so far, I also noticed dc bringing back there Manteca model also looks very similar too a dunk low

Wood pushers, whats your shoe size and what’s your board width?

Half cab review

Them laces are a instant no go for me

I bought the Telford mids when they first came out and something about the shape just did not match my feet. I thought they would break in and change but I was wrong. Like there was this weird curvature that eventually started fucking with my feet and caused some actual pain. I think my feet are just weirdly shaped tho

I feel like the skate shoe game these days is A little extra cause now the shoes are so damn big I feel like subway surfers

You should consider the Fallen Tropper if you really want that SB Dunk look.

i skate telford highs and they are so hard to get in a good colour way

perfect video rn im literally trying to see if i should get telfords or dunks

Put your dunk insoles in the Telfords they work better

Lakai shoes are tough on the feet. No cushion.

the telfords came out a decade ago and are a great replacement.

I have been skating for 5 years and I skated the high top version and hands down best shoes ever but you need to get a better insole to put in them🎉📈

As for shoes to review next, I dare you to review those new Airwalk shoes that are available at JCPenney. I triple dog dare you.

Those lakais sell out too though

ive skated the telfords, personally i like the lakai atlantic better.

I haven't tried Telford Lows Return because my local skateshops still don't carry them in my country. But I tried the Telford High Return and it has a very narrow fit around the toe area, making it even impossible to fit for some people. One of them being me. In all of my years as a Nike SB collector, I have never had any issues with any of them. So the Telford Reissues being a substitute for SB Dunks is far from the truth.

Need a new comparison since you’ve been skating dunks 🤘🏻 leather vs leather wear test

Try the Emerica Pillars as an alternative to Vans Half Cabs

Who had the lakai bristols? Best skate shoe ever and they are discontinued

That’s why I liked the Nike sb force 58

Can you review vans rowen? I like the high rubber outsole

The sole of the Telford is way to thin. You can bend and fold the heel of the shoe straight out of the box which you shouldn’t be able to do with any “cupsole” or shoe in general out of the box. There is a lot more support for your feet with the dunk and they aren’t that hard to acquire as everyone thinks. Buy used if you have to but be aware of fakes or make friends with your local shop and don’t kook out. ✌🏽

Bro you should do a review of the louie lopez mids. I been skating them for a while and they give me major blazer vibes

hey local joe, more lakai reviews please! :)

It's not that we want them more it's more we can't afford actual dunks or even reps.

I have been waiting for you to review the Telford low, I have been skating the high top version for yrs now. I just now tried the low ones(purple yellow) and they are broken in feel from right out of the box

Good video Joe!

Ouuu please review the Es accel shoes been wanting to get those for a while

Thank you for this video.

This is such a stupid/off topic question but where do you get your hats at my man? Throw a Friday logo on them and I'll buy a few.

the only lakais i've ever had were their koston modeled after the e's koston one. compared to the e's version they just felt cheap, material quality and construction. the soles came unglued from the upper and the other layers of the sole while they were still basically brand new. i was able to glue the soles back together to make them skateable, but i doubt i would ever try another pair.

I don’t like bulky shoes. I skate the Manchester.

I have the Telford High and they run small to me, compared to Jordan 1s they run .5 small, too snug at the toe for me so they've been shelved. If I can find them on sale I'll try again going .5 up.

Have you tried the Vans Kyle Walker? (Lace up, not velcro) Typically not a fan of vulc Vans, but these are BY FAR my favorite shoes I've tried👍

Would love a review of the Straye Venice!

Lakai cambridge flick was hard to get used to for me

I like that color ngl

Try some the Cariuma sneakers !

hate wide toes caps

for me i love janoskis for skating

Lakai are great kicks dude. I skated them all in high school.

Lakai has been one of my favorite skate shoes since I started skating over 14 years ago ever since lakai fully flared skate video was famous skaters Mike Mo Capaldi Eric koston and many more I've had I've had probably 20 pairs of since then and recommend them to any skater around

Can you do a how kader sylla does impossibles

I need some Lakai Cambridges high tops!

Please please please... Review the Etnies fader 1, please please please

damn the day i get these i see this

I’m not a skater but I might have to grab a pair!

Love the look of the telford. I just need to buy some insoles for them, after some wear my feet are starting to hurt

I tried these for a few sessions, but unfortunately these just didn’t work with my feet. I’ve probably been spoiled by Etnies Maranas too long but the impact protection was minimal and the shoes were too narrow for my feet. The feel on them was great and I had the same sentiment about the flick on them. Took a while to get used to it.

Rather skate dunks, but white Nike is doing with them is absolutely bullshit. Absolutely no reason they shouldn't be the same price as the blazer mids. It's fucked to pretend you back skateboarding but you've got to pay a months rent or bei sponsored by them to not only get dunks but not feel guilty about skating them. Hell even even if you do have the money, most colorways are limited editions. and aside from the fact that they need to be cheaper, they need to have anywhere from half a dozen to a dozen colorways you can always get

Review the FP Footwear Intercept (Neen Williams shoe)!

is it true to size or is there anything abt sizing up?