You can research all you want, but in order to find out what a product’s really like, you simply have to try it out. We get how that is, so in the skatedeluxe Wear and Skate Section, we’ve put together some detailed and authentic product tests for skate shoes, skateboard decks, and co.
We all know how crucial the sole of a skate shoe is for its durability and board feel. While much about the sole is a matter of personal preference, innovations in this area are always interesting and worth a closer look. One such innovation is the long-standing collaboration between tire manufacturer Michelin and etnies, which […]
NIKE SB Air Max Ishod Wear Test: Since these shoes were spotted on Ishod’s feet last summer at the Copenhagen Open, the Ishod Air Max have been one of the most anticipated skate shoes in the last 6 months. Originally stylised after the Nike Air Flare, which was a 90’s tennis shoe, this shoe has […]
Frenchman Aurélien Giraud has been shaking up the contest world for a few years now but has also made a name for himself with street parts that are well worth seeing. etnies seems to be just as enthusiastic and presents Giraud with his first pro skate shoe The Aurelien. We took a closer look at […]
The Globe Liaizon colorway Oxblood/Maalouf by Christian Maalouf naturally impresses at first glance with its chic style, which is inspired by the classic loafer. The visual impression of the shoes is fabulous. Before the shoes were skated, they were part of a wedding outfit, because the Globe Liaizon also cuts a fine figure away from […]
Over the years, leather has been established as the standard upper material of skate shoes. There are only a few alternatives. Some shoes from etnies and Emerica are available with faux leather. Lucky for you, we have tested the synthetic suede! READ IN ANOTHER LANGUAGE DE | FR | NL Synthetic leather / vegan suede […]
Bones Wheels are among the most popular skateboard wheels. With the X-Formula (XF), Bones presents a new urethane compound that is supposed to skate perfectly, even on “crusty” grounds. We have checked for you what the Bones X-Formula Wheels can do. READ IN ANOTHER LANGUAGE DE | FR | NL What characterizes Bones X-Formula wheels? […]
After various New Balance Numeric (NBN) signature colourways, it was only a matter of time before Franky Villani was able to realize his creativity on an all-new New Balance Numeric Pro shoe. “Quite Franky?” We checked it out for you and tested the NBN 417 Franky Villani! READ IN ANOTHER LANGUAGE DE | FR | […]
