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4.0 out of 5 stars
trafficskater, April 9, 2009
This review is from: C1RCA Men's Bandit Select Sneaker (Apparel)
Overall very good shoe.
I got it in the Red colorway, and when I got them they felt a little oversized but, after about 2 to 3 hours of walking around in them they conoured to my foot and felt very comfortable.
I have been skating them for about 4 to 5 weeks now and they are just getting a little bit flat, around the big toe and the point just below the toe. The upper is normal suede, nothing special about it, the perforation does not affect the durability in the least, it just adds a bit more of ventilation.
They have great upper support in the heel, like around the ankle and heel, they feel almost like a mid top, and the gel heel in the SOLE helps a little bit, but not enough to make a difference. They are fine for skating gaps if you dont mind very minor heel bruises. In comparison to the half cab "syndicate" Black-leather ones I have, they have great protection. The sole is very flexible and does not snap bakc into place like some other shoes I have had. Another feature of the sole I liked was the fact that it was wide, Since I have wide feet this was a major plus. The outsole was okay about 6/10 for durability, After three weeks you could see the black sole through the white outsole.
The only Qualm I had with the shoe was the poor lace placement. It was almost directly above the stitched toe, The laces became badly frayed after the second session and snapped after the third. but only the lace in the first loop snapped so its not that big of a deal.
Highly reccomended if you have a little bit of extra cash, and need a good reliable pair of shoes.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Never skated a day in my life!, March 28, 2010
This review is from: C1RCA Men's Bandit Select Sneaker (Apparel)
I loved these skate boarding shoes even though I never skated a day in my life lol. There real stylish and were very comfortable when I first got them. Only thing is that the bottom cushion of the shoe wore out kinda fast when I didn't even wear that much cause I wanted to keep them in good condition. Otherwise still one of my very favorite LOOKING shoes. Plus they match with the majority of my clothes lol.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
nice skate shoe, May 30, 2009
These were for my son who skates non-stop. I am always looking for good quality shoes at fair prices and these were it. He says that they are very comfortable. The leather will need a bit of polish from time to time, only because with skating they get banged around faster. I just use Vaseline. As with any shoe used for skating, expect these to last about 2 months. (The grip tape surface on the top of skateboards wears the sole of the shoe down faster.) If wearing them for everyday, that obviously extends the wear time.
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