DC Court Graffik Review

Well the first shoe i am going to review is one of the most common shoes in the dc line
one of my favorites and one of the most worn even by people who do not skateboard
DC Court Graphik

what can i say about this shoe, it is awesome. the price is very cheap as most of the time
one style or another is on sale somewhere or another i think in my collection i have 4 or 5
different pairs. the shoe style ranges from different colors to patterns to both so the style
factor of them is great u can buy them to match almost any style and color of clothes and this
specific model being one of the oldest continuing models in the dc line there is many different
styles to choose from especially if u dont necessarly buy this years model because from year to year
there is different patterns n colors so if u want a stylish shoe with a good selection of colors and patterns
then this one is for you and i give it a 5 in style.
the comfort level on these shoes is also amazing they are great for either skateboarding or walking all day long
they have the thick tounge on them and that’s one thing i like because of the way i tie my shoes (lace em up then tie off the laces on either side in knots n then cut the remainder off n burn to not frey)
the comfort level i would give another 5 because i have walked all day long in these shoes and my feet felt perfectly fine afterwords.
if u have big feet these shoes are a wider style also the sides of them do have give in them to form to your feet after wearing for a lil bit.
the price factor in these shoes as i stated before is more then reasonable taking every factor into play they are worth the money
and the money isnt that much compared to other shoes in its class from different companies. again like i said
if u look around u will find these shoes usually on sale somewhere maybe not dc but check your local shoe stores
if not there check the online stores, iv always found them on sale somewhere so the price rating on these is another 5
durability in these shoes, well i do have a pair that iv had for 4 years and still look brand new but that’s because i
take care of my shoes n have more then one pair so im not always wearing them, but taking that aside i would say the
durability level in them is ok if your using them for day to day walking around but if u are using them to skateboard
then u will tear these shoes up pretty quickly the pair i have that i use for walking in lasted in great shape for along time
the pair i used to board tore up in 3-3 1/2 weeks of boarding everyday for a hour. so the durability rating i would give these
i will break into 2 parts. if u using for skateboarding it would be a 1, if your using for daily life stuff then id give a 4
all in all i would buy these shoes again given the wide selection of different designs and the price point
i wouldnt wear them to board at all anymore but i would buy them for getting around in.
overall rating 4.5
price rating 5
quality/durability rating 1 if u skateboarding in them 4 if u walking in them
style rating 5
comfort rating 5

DC Frenzy Review

The DC Frenzy well this shoe was one of my favorite in the dc line it is visually nice and comfortable (for awhile). lets get into the review so i can tell u all about them.

These Shoes visually are beautiful they have a carbon flip pad and the thick tounge, they also have a airbag in the heel for extra comfort. These shoe’s could be used for skateboarding or walking as they do the job on both quite well i found myself the cool lil carbon flip pad to be a hinderance more then a bonus but that may not be the case for everyone. If your looking for a good walking around shoe these are very comfortable well kept in good shape in the comfort  rating i would give it a 4

The shoes quality of these shoes is pretty good although i did find after walking in them for awhile the backing in the heal part started to wear down exposing a plastic part that eventually started to dig up my heals pretty badly. the shoe laces also are not the greatest the grip lasts while on the bottom of the shoe but other then that this shoe is more of a visual rather then quality driven shoe i would say so id give it a quality rating of 3

The price of these shoes when i purchased them was $119 so they are on the more expensive side but if u want a nice looking shoe you wont be wearing all day long then its worth it they are definitely pretty nice looking but functionality and quality wise they wouldn’t really be worth that kind of money in my eyes. so the price rating i would have to also give a 3

Durability, well that was the major draw back on these for me, i have shoes that are 6-7 years old that look brand new still and these shoes for me with normal usage for about a month and a half i found a few flaws, like i said earlier with the heel material wearing down and it exposing a plastic piece that rips up your heal and the laces breaking in half so id give a durability rating of 3.

All in all these shoes are nice on the eyes hurting in the pocket and poor in quality i didn’t find the special boarding features to do anything for me and they didnt last me very long. They are very nice and there is a bunch of different colors and styles to this model of shoe so the selection is ok but i wouldnt personally buy them again unless they drastically dropped in price. i wouldnt recommend these shoes to anyone unless they only cost 50-60$ as they dont last long even when just being worn for walking.

overall rating 3.5

price rating 3

durability 3

quality 3

comfort 4

DVS Milita JJ Review

The DVS Militia JJ

The Shoes are great i loved them the minute i laid eyes on them probably because iv been a lugz and timberland fan my entire youth.

These shoes are more then just shoes and are better then they look lets get into the review.

Price, well sometimes u can find these shoes on sale but at most shoe retailers they go for around $109 but they are worth it. The shoe also has a shoe/boot style and they are more then just a shoe they are designed by john Jackson to withstand all sorts of weather and the horrors it can throw at you, they are water resistant, they are warm, they have cold grip technology.

Im going to wreck the rest of the review just in the price part so lets just say the price is well worth the shoe and sometimes you can get them on sale so price rating is a 5.

Quality, the quality of these shoes is incredible they are built to last and take whatever you and mother nature can throw at them. They are great for all seasons and are made with some great features like the cold grip technology so when your out in winter with these on and its slippery your rubber grips wont turn the sidewalk into a skating rink. They are water resistant with taped seams and even a stash pocket in the tongue !! quality rating is a 5+

Comfort, these shoes are one of the most comfortable shoes iv ever worn at least in the top 5 of my all time favorite. With all the special features on them and the quality put into them it makes for a super comfortable shoe. When i snowboard in the winter time after a couple of hours on the slopes my feet hurt quite often and i go from my snowboard boots to these shoes and my feet feel instantly better. comfort rating is a 5

style, The Style of these shoes is very eye catchy especially if you like lugz or timberland but that’s isnt the only color/style they come in they have a boot version and different designs and colors so thats always an extra bonus. so style rating is a 5

All in all these are one shoe i would recommend to anyone and everyone looking for a shoe or summer or winter the price is a higher price point but they are well worth it you will not be disappointed i wasnt and iv even bought in bulk since i find they sell out fast so i buy myself 2 pairs at a time haha. But yeah if you are trying to find the perfect shoe this is one of them.

over all rating 5

quality rating 5

comfort rating 5

price rating 5

style rating 5

DC Centric Kalis S Review

Well DC being one of my favorite brands i figured id review one of my newer purchases the DC Centric S Kalis

This Shoe was rated one of the best skate shoes of 2012 and its no wonder why it is an amazing shoe. lets get into the review

Comfort, these shoes are very comfortable they have a EVA in sole that feels like your walking on memory foam. also the low pro air bags and side vents to let your feet cool down. the one thing i liked in other dc shoes that this shoe lacks is the tongue it is a very thin tongue where as most of the shoes i have purchased from dc the tongue was thick and i liked that but the comfort level of these shoes  the tongue aside is amazing and i will give it a rating of 4 one con for this model of shoe for those with wide feet is these shoes are quite narrow so they might not feel as comfortable to you and thats why i rated it a 4

Style, Well the style of these shoes i like it isnt a loud style its more of a minimalist style of shoe no big logos or flashy designs although there is some different styles that have stuff like that this version of the model is the kind i like. The All Super Suede material used for the shoe is also a nice touch. Given the amount of different designs for this model and the minimalist design im going to give it a 4.5 rating for style

Quality, At first when i received them i thought wow these feel cheap but after wearing them for a few weeks i regret thinking that. these shoes defiantly feel like they are well put together and the extra touches like the air vents etc make them even better. The boarding experience with these is second to none out of the shoe collection i personally have right now although the suede will probably get ripped up i will still give the quality rating a 4.5

Price, well the price on these compared to many other models from DC is more then affordable and reasonable i paid 75$ for mine when i got them and that is a bargain for a shoe that u can comfortably walk and skate in and not expect the skating to destroy them as with most other dc shoes i find they are more built towards the skateboarding fan not the skateboarder so the price rating on these shoes is a 5

overall rating is 4.5

Price 5

Quality 4.5

Comfort 4

Style 4.5

DC Command FX Review

Well time for another great shoe to review today it will be another one of my favorites the DC Command FX

This shoe is great all aspects about it are wonderful, except for skateboarding. Although it has a nice feel to it when boarding i found they do not take very kindly to the wear and tear of boarding life.

Style. The style of these shoes color combos, patterns etc aside are very catchy to the eye. When i first seen these shoes it was a friend of mine who had bought them and i could not take my eyes off of them all night long they are very nice and catchy.

The different color combinations make it easy to find a pair that will match your wardrobe the different patterns give them that extra edge, there is a couple of different models of this shoe with subtle differences but all in all the styling of this shoe is great. I think they used the iconic court graffik as an inspiration for these with the well known offset DC logo wrapping around the back of them. It is easy to rate the style on these shoes because they come in such wide color combos and patterns you can find a pair that will make anyone happy so i can easily give this model a style rating of 5.

Comfort. The comfort of these shoes is also another plus they hug your feet when you wear them almost like the thickness of the tongue and material are pillows hugging your feet. The air bag in the heel also makes impact when boarding easy to handle so a day of boarding doesnt wreak havoc on your heels. Unlike some shoe company’s and other models in the DC line they stuck with the thick tongue and thats one thing i really like. comfort rating for these shoes is a 4.5 and only because a person with a wider foot i dont think would find these shoes as comfortable as a person with normal or narrow feet.

Durability. The durability of these shoes is questionable, i found mine not really stand up to use for skateboarding my grip wore out very quickly and it started to separate from the shoe. Also the laces are those like round style laces that snap easily if you have to tie your shoes every time you wear them, but i did buy another pair because i liked the style and look of them so much and i only used them to walk in and they have not given me any problems at all. The durability rating is kind of hard to give on these shoes so i will do it like this. if you are going to use them for boarding the durability rating is a 2 if you are going to use them for just walking then it would be a 4. i would suggest buying normal style laces if another pair didn’t come with them,  that way you have a extra set incase they originals snap.

Price. these are on the higher end of the price scale i think when i purchased mine they cost me $110 but i do know that there is cheaper ones now that are color combo only the patterned ones are a little more expensive and then there is the ken block signature etc that run a little more. But taking into account the range of selection on style and the comfort level and durability i would say that they are worth it if you just walk in them but still a bit pricey. price rating i would have to give a 3.5 only because iv seen some equally nice shoes cheaper with different brands, but there is a lot of times sales on later models (you can find the 2012 version for cheaper then the 2013 etc)

overall rating 4

Price 3.5

Style 5

Comfort 4.5

Durability (skateboarding) 2 (walking) 4

Element Winston Cup Review

Well iv been reviewing DC a lot so i figured id throw in another brand Elements Winston Cup Shoe

This shoe caught my eye when i seen it on the rack at the shoe store especially since it was made with a lot of hemp material so i figured i would give it a try and see. Element doesnt have as big of a shoe selection as some other companies but most of their models are quality made.

Comfort. Well the comfort of these shoes was good,,,, for the first few weeks, then the backing in them started to fray and expose my heel to constant rubbing from the shoes moldings and bunched up material. The hemp that is incorporated into the shoe also limits how much the shoe forms to your foot after wearing it for a period of time. With me i like my shoes to act like a baseball glove when u first buy it they are stiff but as u work it in it forms to your hand becoming more comfortable used then it did new. Well these shoes that did not happen. I am a fan of hemp made clothing but i would say in shoes iv never had a good experience out of all the shoes iv had that had some portion of hemp in them. comfort rating would be a 2.5

Style. Well given it had a hemp portion in it that they me to them, when buying them there was only a couple different choices mainly just different colors but doing some research for this review iv found that there is many different color combos etc. im going to keep the style portion short they are decent looking shoes nothing super special not too flashy not too plain so ill give them a style rating of 3.5

Durability. The durability of these shoes is not good.. they did not last me very long at all before wearing them caused my feet pain. the backing in them worn down very quickly giving me blisters and eventually making it painful to wear at all and that was only maybe a month after purchase. the hemp portion of the shoe also i feel made a impact of the durability of these shoes as the threading that holds the tread to the body came undone thus causing them to separate. I was not very pleased with these shoes even though i liked the looks of them. Boarding was the only plus side for these shoes they did stand up to boarding for the first 2 weeks probably due to the hemp even though that is probably the reason they fell apart later on. i would give a Durability rating of 2.5

Price. The price of these shoes was the major plus side of these shoes with all of the problems i had and complaints i only paid 45$ for them regular price was 79$ so that was a plus for 45$ if your are just going to walk in them maybe not wear them everyday or want a cheaper brand name skate shoe for a younger kid thats feet are still growing then these would be a good deal. they are again on sale right now on the element website for 45$, heres a link http://ca.shop.elementbrand.com/p/shoes/all-shoes/winston-cup?style=FMWANWCP&clr=BMP

The price rating of these shoes is a 4 and only because im taking into account that i would buy these shoes for youth whos feet are growing and wont be wearing them for long before they need a new pair of shoes, and that they are only $45.

overall rating 3.5

Price 4

Durability 2.5

Comfort 2.5

Style 3.5

Globe Encore Review

Globe Encore

i bought these shoes specifically for boarding and was not disappointed.
Comfort. The comfort of these shoes even though they look minimal is spectacular, the padding in the in sole is amazing u feel very little in the way of impact when doing tricks on your board and i have yet to get a blister wearing these for hours on end boarding. The material used all around is comfortable really i cant say how comfortable these shoes are dont let the minimalist look trick you into thinking these shoes are not comfortable. so comfort rating is a 5

Style. well they only had one design when i bought them, i have seen a couple other colors but overall they are a minimalist design more for performance then to catch the eye. They do match with almost any type of dress wether its pants or shorts in any color so that’s a bonus but really they are a minimalist design kind of plain so the style rating is a 3.

Durability. This is where these shoes thrive they are top notch with durability and performance. They may look cheap but they are a ferrari in a kia body pretty much lol i found the durability of these shoes to surprise me because i kind of bought them expecting them to not last me long but i still have them and they are still in good working shape. Iv had to replace the laces due to grip tape wrecking the originals but hey lol, the performance of these shoes are perfect for a skateboarder or if you just want a comfortable pair of shoes to walk in these would be a great pair especially for the cost. Durability rating is a 5+

Price. When i seen the cost of these shoes i took the look of them into account and thought yeah they are prolly crappy n dont really have any style to them no wonder they are so cheap, but with the performance and comfort and durability these shoes could cost more then they do and i would easily buy them again for a boarding shoe i paid 55$ (on sale) i believe they are 65$ on the globe website and they are running a fathers day 25% off sale so you maybe able to get them for dirt cheap right now, if i was to suggest one shoe for under 70$ or boarders these would be them. the price rating i am giving a 5 as i still have these shoes in good working order after abusing them so i would suggest them to anyone who skates daily n doesnt want to have to buy a new pair of shoes every single month.
overall 4.5
price 5
durability 5
style 3
comfort 5