IPath Nomad S Review

Well time for a model from one of my favorite manufacturers IPath Nomad S.

IPath is a brand like no other in the skateboard industry as unlike most brands they actually give a crap about the environment and this has caused them to create many works of art in the skate shoe world out of environmentally friendly or recycled materials. Most of the company’s who try and make shoes like this end up failing badly because of the nature of recycled materials is they are already used or the company doesnt have experience working with them.

When i think of environmentally friendly or recycled stuff i think of not as good or wont last as long, But IPath would prove you wrong day in day out with their attention to detail and quality products that last far beyond your expectations.

Comfort. The comfort level of these shoes when i bought my first pair i didnt think would be all that comfortable but i had friends who had nothing but good things to say about IPath so i decided id give them a try and since then iv never looked back or had those thoughts again. These shoes specifically are amazingly comfortable they felt like i had them specifically made for my foot right out of the box, The shape of the model fits all foot shapes thin and wide as do most IPath shoes. They have a great in sole that lasts unlike most shoes after a few months of wear in my experience. But the comfort doesnt just go to the fit of them it goes to walking in everyday life and everyday boarding i would rate these shoes within the top 5 for dual functionality comfort. comfort rating is a 5

Style. I put stock into the environmental aspect of the shoe company and into the style. These shoes have a great look to them visually and come in a variety of colors, color combos not to mention the material choice of suede felt or waxed suede. The attention to details is something IPath is known for even making their grips have cool designs like on this model with most colors (mine are coffee color like the picture) the grip comes in an off set design. Given the design quality the color and material choice and environmental aspect the Style rating is a 5.

Durability. These shoes are a multi functional shoe perfect for everyday use on boards or everyday use walking. Most IPath models especially S models have a sticky icky grip that is prominent in the fronter part of the grip for board handling and flips but also makes your grip last longer. IPath has an impeccable quality standard that even extends to their stitching, in soles, grip even their freaking laces. Iv had this specific shoe since late December and they still look brand new in after hours of board use and street wear. The Durability of these shoes is second to none in the boarding shoe industry so my Durability rating is also a 5.

Price. Sometimes this is where social responsibility and environmentally friendly isnt so good as IPath is usually more expensive then some of the other industry leaders. BUTTTT not this model and really  for the extra 10-15$ would u rather spend 10$ extra on 1 pair of shoes that will last you lets say 10 months constant use or need to buy a new pair after 3 for 10$ cheaper as this is the great part about the brand. IPaths are more expensive but are because they are built better the difference between a ferrari and a honda one is made on a factory line the other hand made (not saying they are hand made just a comparison for attention to details and the obsessiveness on perfection). This model specifically i think i paid 65$ on sale at the time they was regular 80+$ but being as they are one of my top shoes one that i would buy again and again because i know that they last and the multi functionality of them the price could be higher and still be justified. This model is only $60 on the IPath website right now and on sale thru a few other online retailers. Price rating taking everything els into consideration is a 5.

overall rating 5

price 5

durability 5

style 5

comfort 5