Looks like I bought these back in 2021, here's an update: they're still going strong and for the past year (September 2023 to October 2024) I've worn them to work where everyday I walk about 10 miles on different surfaces. The stitching has held strong and nothing has blown out yet. Of course some of the liner has worn into the padding layer from maybe wearing them a bit too loose and rubbing. The sole is still there with very little wear. My last pair of Etnies back in like 2003 were like this and I'm happy to find the company is still making shoes that live up to my expectations. If you want something built to last get these. Thanx! PS - you can pull the laces all the way through the "E" tongue patch and they'll stay in place so you can slide them on and off without having to tuck them into the shoe. Really cool extra feature.
My first ever pair of MTB specific shoes. I have owned these for awhile now. They grip great (using pedal pins mostly). At first they did seem a little tight and stiff, they almost felt like dress shoes, even clanking on the ground like dress shoes. But after around a dozen rides they loosen up a bit and feel like they fit correct. I ordered my regular size 9.5. These are stiff because they're MTB shoes. Stiff shoes help protect you feet against impacts and also for transferring power to your pedals, which is especially important when cranking uphill. The material seems watertight and bullet-proof. I like em.
Probably the 6th pair I've gotten of these shoes. By far favorite skate shoe.
Ya they were pretty much as advertised. Fit well and look cool. My only issue is the stitching on the inside of the right shoe in the Grey colour. Went for a walk and there's some extra material that rubs and caused a blister. I was able to cut it off when I got home though. Only other thing is that the very bottom sole isn't properly aligned on the black ones and about a quarter inch of rubber hangs over a bit. Not big enough deals to bother returning but since you asked. Other than that pretty rad shoes