Which shoes should i get next. I have a pair of Emerica KSL Dos now, but they are really beat up now. So i was wondering if i sould get...
Vans TNT II's
http://www.libertyboardshop.com/liberty/product.asp?dept_id=3441&pf_id=PAAAAAAGJBFJEBFA&ad_id=froogle&key_id=VansTNTIIShoe

Lakai Telford
http://shop.ccs.com/item.do?categoryID=826&itemID=16182&sizeFilter=&colorFilter=&brandFilter=0091

Or Fallen Rival Lo-Fi
http://shop.ccs.com/item.do?categoryID=826&itemID=11112&sizeFilter=&colorFilter=&brandFilter=1036



Thanks

Fallens.
I just got my first pair haven't skated in them yet, but love them already. And haven't skated the other 2 so this would be my list..

Fallens>Lakai>Vans

Lakai.

i have the vans tnt wering rigth know lol

TELFORD!!!! lol im kinda biased tho i like mid/high shoes more than lowtops...if you pick the telfords get the orange ones then you'll be the envy of your city

lakai

yeah guys thanks alot! But do lakais last a while, or do they get beat up fast, cuz i dont want to only have them for a little while, then have to get new ones

Lakai or Die! If you're going to get Lakai's get some MJ-3 or Manchesters, even though the Telfords will most likely be good also.

Ill go with Fallen because they never get riped up, and vans get torn too easely.

Yeah like i had a pair of vans buck laseks...3 days later, they had a hole in them

My personal opinion is Supra all the way, but I'd go with those telfords man those are some tight shoes.

yeah dude

the lakai.... get them.... NOW!

Fallen.

fallen, but out of those shoes, lakai. telfords are amazing.

Aaah fallens I just got them and love them!

Vans look to simple they will tear in a heart beat.

Lakai looks bad ass, im not much of a high topper, but they look sweet. not sure on the durability tho.

fallens also look simple, but have always treated me well.

Its hard for me to pick, and they arent even for me. I spend hours looking at shoes when I do. If I had to pick, I would go with fallen>Lakai>Vans

Fallen :D

I found the telfords to be VERY uncomfortable. It just felt like a hard sock rather than a shoe. And telfords are prone to tearing quickly.

I would get the tnts, my friend has the tnt mids, and if the II's are anything like them (Which they PROBABLY are), they'll last. He's skated with them for 5-6 months, got new shoes, and is now skating the tnts again, and they still get the job done.

By the way, is it just me or does it really seem like most kids who have been praising Lakai for the quality of their shoes lately haven't even tried actual Lakai shoes and are solely basing their opinion on the impact 'Fully Flared' had on everyone's mind recently ? The vid was good, but it doesn't change the fact that pretty much any skater who has actually tried the shoes give them really bad reviews. All the pro-Lakai comments I've read recently have no argument to back themselves up (ie. 'Lakai or die !' 'Lakai = best', etc.), which makes me assume that their authors are only being influenced by the quality of their latest video production or their awesome pro roster, since on the other hand, everyone who seems to have actually tried the shoes find them horrible and actually back themselves up with their experience.

About your shoe choice : my latest Lakais were actually the worst shoes I've ever skated, I guess this pretty much sums it up. Then I couldn't decide between Fallen and Vans because I've never skated Fallen (the ones you posted look durable though, and I've only ever heard good things about Fallen), however I've had about a dozen of pairs of Vans, if not more, and they all were a quality pick. You decide :)

whatever feels more comfertable, I just got new Globes they are insane, my lakais ripped after 1 month or so.

whatever feels more comfertable, I just got new Globes they are insane, my lakais ripped after 1 month or so.

So did mine, and yes, I would second Globe ! The quality of their products is totally underrated, compared to other companies that are ten times more popular, yet make shoes that are ten times suckier.

okay i only had one pair of lakais yet, but they were really good. guy mariano sth (these (http://www.firsttrack.ch/shop/images/Lakai%20-%20Guy%20Mariano%20-%20Black.jpg))

right now i would highly recommend supra shoes! they seem to be very durable and comfortable.

my fallens are just now giving up after like 8 months so go with them

I also would recommend globes. Best shoes I have EVER skated. They we're my second pair of skate shoes that I skated. They had everything! From grip to comfort and durability:)

Vans are the best, so comterable and grippy. Plus there so cheap.

ok thanks guys! alot of people think the lakais will be good, but alot think the fallens will be good too! thanks for helping me choose which you think will be best

By the way, is it just me or does it really seem like most kids who have been praising Lakai for the quality of their shoes lately haven't even tried actual Lakai shoes and are solely basing their opinion on the impact 'Fully Flared' had on everyone's mind recently ? The vid was good, but it doesn't change the fact that pretty much any skater who has actually tried the shoes give them really bad reviews. All the pro-Lakai comments I've read recently have no argument to back themselves up (ie. 'Lakai or die !' 'Lakai = best', etc.), which makes me assume that their authors are only being influenced by the quality of their latest video production or their awesome pro roster, since on the other hand, everyone who seems to have actually tried the shoes find them horrible and actually back themselves up with their experience.

About your shoe choice : my latest Lakais were actually the worst shoes I've ever skated, I guess this pretty much sums it up. Then I couldn't decide between Fallen and Vans because I've never skated Fallen (the ones you posted look durable though, and I've only ever heard good things about Fallen), however I've had about a dozen of pairs of Vans, if not more, and they all were a quality pick. You decide :)


My SJ4 lakai's were the most durable most comfortable shoe I've ever had next to my reynolds 2's. Forget the lakai video because I have yet to see it, this is an unbiased opinion, the SJ4s were the ****, I cant speak for the telfords, but I can say that my lakai's outperformed my fallens.

ok thanks so much everyone!

get the fallens
good skating shoes and they are cool

lakaiiiiii

My SJ4 lakai's were the most durable most comfortable shoe I've ever had next to my reynolds 2's. Forget the lakai video because I have yet to see it, this is an unbiased opinion, the SJ4s were the ****, I cant speak for the telfords, but I can say that my lakai's outperformed my fallens.

There's ALWAYS going to be the exception shoe. There are a few styles of Lakai that are great, but the majority of them, usually the most popular ones, are terrible. But maybe the telfords will be perfect for your style, you won't know until trying. If you don't want to risk getting a bad shoe, the tnts would probably have less of a risk factor.

ive had my fallens since last september and they are still holding up fairly well.

ive skated lakais and there great shoes

MRCK, I've been in love with Lakai ever since I started skating (1 year ago). I'm in love with the team and just what they bring to the table. I've skated MJ-3s, Penzas, Carroll 4s, Marianos, and Koston Selects. I mentioned the Manchester because those are a team favorite and from information gathered on this messageboard and many others, they are also the favorites of others. If I were to show you my wardrobe of clothes, most of it will consist of something to do with Lakai. Like I said, I've been in love with the team since day one. They have that Girl and Chocolate connection. It also doesn't hurt that Koston, Carroll, and Mo are my favorites. (I've been following Mo since his forecast days). Just giving a heads up.

vans tnt II ftw. they're really durable and grippy

yeah dude, like i dont know...I'm prolly gunna go with the lakais cuz like everyone says theyre insane...and they look tight yo.

use what you feel u want go with your gut... vans are comfortable but the ones ive owned always ripped but we only get the cheap ones here, i just got lakais n theyre comfortable but theyre really new so i cant say anthing about durabilit and i have yet to use fallens...but if there is a shoe you just feel you want go for it

I've got chris cole Troopers (signature shoe). Fallen shoes are great :D

The Lakai look tight.

By the way, is it just me or does it really seem like most kids who have been praising Lakai for the quality of their shoes lately haven't even tried actual Lakai shoes and are solely basing their opinion on the impact 'Fully Flared' had on everyone's mind recently ? The vid was good, but it doesn't change the fact that pretty much any skater who has actually tried the shoes give them really bad reviews. All the pro-Lakai comments I've read recently have no argument to back themselves up (ie. 'Lakai or die !' 'Lakai = best', etc.), which makes me assume that their authors are only being influenced by the quality of their latest video production or their awesome pro roster, since on the other hand, everyone who seems to have actually tried the shoes find them horrible and actually back themselves up with their experience.

About your shoe choice : my latest Lakais were actually the worst shoes I've ever skated, I guess this pretty much sums it up. Then I couldn't decide between Fallen and Vans because I've never skated Fallen (the ones you posted look durable though, and I've only ever heard good things about Fallen), however I've had about a dozen of pairs of Vans, if not more, and they all were a quality pick. You decide :)

i agree with mrck. just because of the video and the team doesnt mean the shoes are that great. id say get vans. i have 5 pairs and all of them are the greatest shoes i ever had.

VANS, cheap good looking, good grip, and doesn't rip AT ALL!.

Fallen.

I've had a pair of telfords and I liked them. they lasted longer than most of my shoes , the tread on the sole did wear down rather fast and I'm not even hard on my soles. But I think they changed the tread pattern for newer colorways.

the TNT II's are typical vans, skate great but don't last long but they're really comfortable.

never had the fallens but they look super bulky, if you don't mind the huge bulkiness I guess those would work for you

lakai orange/blue+black telefords. UBER COOL =P

i really like the fallens but get which ones you like best id recommend the fallens or maybe vans but not the lakais

You can't go wrong with a good pair of Vans.

The tnts are sick, but I skate fallens. they are great for your feet.

The Lakai look tight.
haha yeah totally
lakai orange/blue+black telefords. UBER COOL =P
YEAHH!

flip flops?

the vans
vans are amazing
great grip
great board feel

Definitley feeling the Lakais personally I dont really dig the color but mids and high tops rule above all.

I've only tried Vans and Fallen so that's all I can give input on.

I have the Vans TNT II in a different colorway (white leather) and they are great. I've skated in them a couple of times and once they're broken in they're super grippy. Boardfeel is great as well. I'm not so sure about the durability since I don't skate them that much though.

I don't have the Fallen model you posted but I have the Aces. They grip pretty well, have enough boardfeel and are really durable. I've been skating them for about a year now and they are still skateable. And they're suede. They are quite bulky though so if that's not your kind of thing then go with something else. I'd imagine that the Rival lo-fis are the same.

My 2 cents. Hope it helps. If I were you I'd get the Fallens though.

I would say jus get some cheap cheap tennis shoes and ur good to go as long as their strong, i use these high top adidas, and people mistake for lakais lol

fallen all the way.
lakai...not so much
vans, theyre comfortable (my most recent were the chukkas) but they rip pretty easily (as in hours after i got them). if it werent for the rips, id say theyre pretty good quality
btw, MRCK, what a comment ; )

i have this vans like for almost 3 months and dont have a hole and i use them to skate and go to the school

the lakai's look nice.
i have lakai's right now, but i haven't skated in them.

i had the Vans tnt, they were alright
i also have vans right now.

so i think vans are ok, but they rip easier than other shoes

I believe that you should get the lakais

i have a pair of lakais and they are uber comfy

they have heel support
and are by far the best shoes ive skated in

Fallen for sure, way smooth shoo.

Fallen out of those shoe choices but i think Emerica is the best shoe ever made ^^.

fallens XDDDDDDDD

they all have some pretty tight designs, but i think Fallen's shoes are best quality

Which shoes should i get next. I have a pair of Emerica KSL Dos now, but they are really beat up now. So i was wondering if i sould get...
Vans TNT II's
http://www.libertyboardshop.com/liberty/product.asp?dept_id=3441&pf_id=PAAAAAAGJBFJEBFA&ad_id=froogle&key_id=VansTNTIIShoe

Lakai Telford
http://shop.ccs.com/item.do?categoryID=826&itemID=16182&sizeFilter=&colorFilter=&brandFilter=0091

Or Fallen Rival Lo-Fi
http://shop.ccs.com/item.do?categoryID=826&itemID=11112&sizeFilter=&colorFilter=&brandFilter=1036



Thanks

EDIT: I ADDED A POLL!!!

vans or fallen

I'm using vans but to be honest i haven't used any others so i dunno :D

i like the lakai codas. there good for skatin but telford are horrible

Fallens > Vans > Everything else.

Lakai selects are sick

I woould go with Fallen, they are all sick shoe's but Vans ripe waaaaay to fast. As for Lakai's I don't know to much about then but I have heard they are good shoe's.

orange and black laks!!!!!!!!!!

I wear my Vans Vault limited edition shoes.

lakai alll the way! :)

seriously. lakai or die.
Merging doublepost
i love lakais, the feel is really natural like the selects are just so comfertable and gives you tons of board control. fully flared was a great video but the fact is the shoes are great.

Vans are the best!!!!!http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh86/DavidGrosUp/vans.jpg

The vans won't tear fast.

Most people just go off trends and think Chris Cole is the ****.

Lakai is alright but the telfords were not comfortable at all.

I'd go with the TNT II's

VANS, no question

Half Cab Vans fo lyfeeeeee. Get Vans, been rockin it since the 60s. It's what all the cool skaters wear =]]. I tend to agree with MRCK and I agree again. Lakai aren't high quality shoes, there roster is just amazing.

I just bought a pair of Fallens about a month ago... And I'm already rippin through them...

I've always loved Emericas :).

u want shoes that have some sorta leather/rubber padding where your shoe would meet the grip during tricks and has a alot of padding on the inside for comfort.
DC Clocker all the way baby

I got the telfords, they are amazing especially cuz i have weak ankles because they are high top

vans. period.

its perfect.

OFF THE WALL

The Jamie Thomas Signature Fallens... I have them. <3 Black and red though.

They have the lace protector at the bottom aswell which is nice. And if I get lazy and decide to screw laces and not replace them when they do rip, the strap helps keep the shoe tight. Did I mention they come with a free coupon to your nearest brothel?

My personal opinion is Supra all the way, but I'd go with those telfords man those are some tight shoes.

Agreed 101% and if you get the Supra get the Muska Skytops =] there ill.

get vans they can take a beating but get like half cab pros my friend has them and they haven't ripped yet!

About your shoe choice : my latest Lakais were actually the worst shoes I've ever skated, I guess this pretty much sums it up.


Oh man I'm so glad I actually looked at this thread. I was about to buy lakai telfords b/c I wanted a pair of hi-tops, and I'd never heard much about lakais from anyone. I figured I'd try them myself.

go with lakais man

Osiris or adios (not the vulc ones, those suck)... torres or dompirres.

Lakai all the way, the Mike Carolls are alsome!

I think that you should get Fallens because 1st of all because I have a pair of the polka dot ones and they are really good. 2nd because I hate high tops and that is it but fallens are really good.

Vans soles
Lakai leather
Fallen desing

(:
ahm. now to the point, those are three totally different skate shoes
now I ride Vans TNT 2, and theyre really good..the insole is great and got really good boardfeel..they look really good and pretty durable..
I never had Telfords so I cant say anything about them, besides that they look really good.
get Fallen Rival Lo-Fi if you want to sw fs casper flip el toro. they got some great cushioning

I voted Vans, because I have some myself. (and I like em) :)

And I liked it's design better than the others. (Although all of them
are very clean)..

go Lakai

Check me out... My boy is sponsored by this skate shop, so I pretty much tried these shoes out with the nice discounts they give me... Most Vans are whack to me, they tear why tooo easy.. Lakai is ok to me just didnt seem ti fit my style.. However Fallen was pretty beastie and my last pair costed me 15 bucks..

i like lakais cause they are reasonably cheap, and work pretty well.

YAY VANS are great

Fallen. Jamie Thomas and Chris Cole keep the dream alive.

always VANS. and TNT versions are great!

R.W.T.F fallen owns all

rise with the fallen!
for sure!
fallen for sure there the best! i've had like 3 pairs

Vans!!

I would get the fallens out of the three,but circas are much better.

Go Lakai. They aree durable and out of the 3 you showed I'm digging the lakais the best.

fallens rule

I've had a couple pairs of Fallen Troopers. They last a while and they feel nice. I'd go with the fallens.

lakai ftw