These are ready to skate pretty much out of the box, the sole is 300 nbs and is softer which adds to board feel on a cupsole shoe! That's pretty sick on it's own, Ventilation is perfect, weight is on spot, if coming from vulcanized shoes then these are the perfect transition shoes to cupsole shoes, they are also very stylish, they are better the the cheaper version like the Ollie and the watered down escapes, 100 % recommended

We love etnies it's all my hubby wears and was pleased to get these at a good price! Thank you!

Great shoes as Always 👍🏻

They’re comfy and good for skating

I used to be able to use my prescription inserts in previous Fader designs. I can't use my soles with the new ones.
The tread is lacking in friction producing quality making flatland tricks like tire stalls, decade, and pegging stuff more difficult or not possible reducing my finesse farming capabilities. Thankfully, I run on charisma.