The thing i love about you Ben is that theres very little insecurity when it comes to the way you feel about your skating, youre confident in your ability and level of skating and thats really motivating! Definitley hope to get where you are! Keep shredding!
Just got these. These felt a little stiff at first but I skated mini for a good hour or so and the broke in. I went to another park and they were skating really well, flick wasn’t a bother at all. I have skinny feet and keep the two top loops open so the tongue is out (style) and I don’t have a problem. Good review but just my 2 cents guys. I think they wee so good out of the box I’m definitely grabbing another pair
The later ones were not the same. Less padding and really crappy insoles. I own a pair of the Sal 20, the white with black soles. Looked great but felt horrible!
I've normally only ever worn Emerica's but bought an all black pair of these to wear outside of skating and they fell apart insanely quick not even skating in them.
I just ordered some Crockett's 2, can't wait for those. I was on the fence about the Half Cab's Pros. But I may just have to get some after seeing this.
Similar to these half cabs was these Omar Hassan’s “la cripta dos” pro model vans, specifically the mid tops. My favorite pair of shoes I have ever had. Sounds just like these newer half cabs, man this vid makes me miss them Thnx u Ben I’ve been searching for anything similar to those old shoes and this sounds close!
watchin coz i just woke up..almost 6am here in d Philippines..my very first purchase of Vans halfcabs was 2006. wore them at a contest and a friend of mines first comment was, "old shool'..lol
I got new slip on vans a couple days ago and it also has the kickflip problem and I wasn’t used to the insane grip but now I skate better and more comfortable
just started watching your vids, man you are awesome. very fun to watch you review and skate. best youtube skate review videos by far. love the sense of humor in your vids. cheers
Oh man that Goldfish footy always brings me back! Great review Ben! The best skate shoes ever! Not always the most comfortable but make you feel like your Jeron Wilson or Matt Reason when your a kid lol
I love the 7.5 footage your style seems really good in that clip. Used to love 7.625 back in skinny days world and blind. Really enjoyable detailed review and loving your ss back tails.
Cabs are cool, they are so durable, for someone who doesn't like to spend loads of money on shoes these are the best option, have been skating them for 2 months they still are good to go for another 2. Took me awhile to get used to them tho, but once you get it, they feel perfect.
The problem for me with all the vans vulcs are the sole is too thin and doesn't "spread" evenly on your deck, so they don't provide the stability and especially slip ons or eras feel flimsy and unstable. The moment you put them on and step on the ground you feel the ground through the ball of your foot. And ultracush feels mushy and undefined. Pop cush same problem with a more firm yet unstable and squishy feel. Sticking to older bruins (new ones don't have structure) and blazers
@@fabiogaliano Nike Blazers and Bruins (both low). The problem is the GT version of blazers is thinner in general in the toe are for added boardfeel, but just makes the shoe less supportive. And the Bruins they sell(were first called the "ultra" version is crap. So old Bruins if you can find them and old blazers. Nike is gonna bring back the classic Blazer low back probably at some point. Basic Lakais like any Riley,and Dalys are great too
Hey Ben...another great video. Notice you're popping higher on your flat ground tricks. Nice to watch. I've just done a quick Kyle Walker review. You should try the black/gum model.
My last skate shoes were half cabs, loved them. Rocked the army green/ black and blacked out, don't make em like they used to, converse chuck taylors high in the 80s and 90s, used to cut them to mid, like the half cabs, because they looked so damn cool.
I really like my half cabs, but I have exactly the same experience. flip tricks are a serious struggle with them. They feel really great though and look awesome
they seem like they are really good shoes ben! Cheer for the review my man, keepin me entertained. Im skating some lakai griffins right now and loving them, definitly recomend!
My friend exclusively skates half cab pros. I tried them years back but I'm stuck on Cons CTAS pro his. I've tried some other shoes but didn't end up liking them. I have really sensitive heels and the thicker insole/how the cons are built seem to work better for me. I actually use Footplant insoles though, Kingfoam elites(the older version before they put a plastic type layer in the middle of them, that new version hurt my feet)); but I feel like those thicker insoles work better in a high top.
I haven't bought footprint insoles in years, sucks that they changed those you picked. Still have yet to try the Gamechangers that you heat in the oven to custom fit, I haven't stuck to just one particular shoe to get their best use.
@@reup4023 I emailed the company and they called it a primo guard. To me all it did was make the heel feel hard and uncomfortable. I ended up tracking down some new old stock of the old version and bought a few pairs. I have a set of game changers but I just use them in a pair of moccasins; I don't think they'd have enough padding for me to want to skate in them.
Try Anaheim factory. Ultracush heel counter unlike the og ones that I don’t even know what that was made of. Skate like dreams. Mid Skool is my fave but half cabs are there if I still want a mid shoe to skate in. Not as light and thin as the skate line but beefy like the ones from back in the day.
Try the etnies Marana and you wont regret! I got heel bruise from a 5 stair gap with the Rowley Vans Pro :/ that insole is not good for gaps (in my experience). They last a long time and if you change the insole then you will be skating a lot. Nice review!
I luv half cabs. Im on my 3rd pair now. What i love abt halfcab is its style. Its classic look. It has wide sole so its perfect for me cos im flat footed. It's durable. It has thick sole, and it's suede. Only con that i can think abt this shoe is that its kinda bulky, took some time for me to break it in. And lastly, the sand! Where do this freakin sands come from?
Ben you’re a god. I just got back into skateboarding but I am taking it slow. I am also getting into surfing.. Thanks for the continued Stoke and love for the sport. Any chance of collaborating with Andy Anderson?
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Man you talkin bout the feel of shoes back in the 90’s and don’t look older than 25!
have you seen someone thats actually 25? if so you need some glasses cause this dude looks at least 30-35
@@NiquelBones na ben is ageless
@@NiquelBones haha true... but he looks quite fit. not the skate and destroy type of guy - i look younger with 37 bbut way worse skinwise haha
Half Cab Pros are one my go to shoes. I like that they're always available. I hate liking another model just to have it discontinued after a season.
"Putting a puzzle together with oven mits". LMAO
Would love to see that "shoes you didn't like" video! Cheers.
DrunkenMaster yeah sounds like a cool video
Agreed!!
I've injured my back and I've not been able to skate in 2 weeks (down from nearl enough every day). These videos are keeping me reasonably sane.
You're still talking because you love what you do. We're still watching because we love it too!
The Vans Half Cab is a iconic model, i have a few of them still.
Get the Rowan pro, modern halfcab (with a bit of TNT SG).
Add some Rowley in there budd!
gonna try those after my current half cabs are done (and when they are on sale..)
Was going to suggest the Rowan’s as well.
I have two pairs I love them but they suffer from the same beefy rubber on the toe cap gotta break em in for a while. My favorite shoe out right now
Best shoe so far 2020 :) pearl/gum rowans goooo
Been skating half cabs (first pair) for about a week now and at the moment I’m going with Rowans over Cabs.. I’ll be back after I break these in
They should make a halfcab in a cupsole
Good Lord, yes.
They have the low top old skool pros in half vulc half cup
John Flores is that the bmx joints?
Waffle cups? Eeee
THCFL Yes Sir! They are the BMX Joints
I love my Half-Cabs. My kickflips are ass but that's alright since I've always been bad at flip tricks any way.
@Troy Patrick wrong
I had Vision street wear Shoes back in the 90's
The thing i love about you Ben is that theres very little insecurity when it comes to the way you feel about your skating, youre confident in your ability and level of skating and thats really motivating! Definitley hope to get where you are! Keep shredding!
I love the Halfcab pro! They’re my favourite Vans shoes.
Love all your reviews. You keep it right to the point and there’s no gimmicks like other people.
I like these shoe reviews, I like how you add in comments about the history of the shoe. Kinda unique for these type of reviews
Picked up the pro model in vegas few months back in black. After 2 weeks they are worth my money
Yeah! A big mass skate review of the sub-par shoes would rock!
Just got these. These felt a little stiff at first but I skated mini for a good hour or so and the broke in. I went to another park and they were skating really well, flick wasn’t a bother at all. I have skinny feet and keep the two top loops open so the tongue is out (style) and I don’t have a problem. Good review but just my 2 cents guys. I think they wee so good out of the box I’m definitely grabbing another pair
Now get yer hands on some old eS Sal 23's. Had to have been my favorite shoes that I had in the 90s.
The later ones were not the same. Less padding and really crappy insoles. I own a pair of the Sal 20, the white with black soles. Looked great but felt horrible!
@Mitchell Nova Hell yeah!!!
Yes!
thanks for using the word "frumpy." it's one of my favorites.
I mean this with all due respect.
You remind me of a young David Byrne from Talking Heads.
I've normally only ever worn Emerica's but bought an all black pair of these to wear outside of skating and they fell apart insanely quick not even skating in them.
Why are we watching? You are bloody good and transparent. Make a video about your favourite shoes and also budget options. Cheers
I just ordered some Crockett's 2, can't wait for those. I was on the fence about the Half Cab's Pros. But I may just have to get some after seeing this.
Robert Bitsilly definitely get them
Cal Branagan a bit late but I can attest to that, the kickflip area wears out long before the sole
Damn Daniel back at it again with the white vans!
His grinds are so satisfying
could you do a review on the ave pros?
Similar to these half cabs was these Omar Hassan’s “la cripta dos” pro model vans, specifically the mid tops. My favorite pair of shoes I have ever had. Sounds just like these newer half cabs, man this vid makes me miss them
Thnx u Ben I’ve been searching for anything similar to those old shoes and this sounds close!
watchin coz i just woke up..almost 6am here in d Philippines..my very first purchase of Vans halfcabs was 2006. wore them at a contest and a friend of mines first comment was, "old shool'..lol
That first line was lovely
I got new slip on vans a couple days ago and it also has the kickflip problem and I wasn’t used to the insane grip but now I skate better and more comfortable
Urban Umbra Same got the Rowan Pro and it felt super weird at first but they are starting to feel much better
Urban Umbra I just got the vans slip on pros for the first time too and I’m having the same problem, hopefully it’ll break in soon lol
You go to the sickest parks, great vid as always
The are the OG classic Vans skate shoe. Glad they keep improving them and keep them running.
just started watching your vids, man you are awesome. very fun to watch you review and skate. best youtube skate review videos by far. love the sense of humor in your vids. cheers
We need more of you skating Vic West!!
Bro i watch your drywall videos!! Nice!
Oh man that Goldfish footy always brings me back! Great review Ben! The best skate shoes ever! Not always the most comfortable but make you feel like your Jeron Wilson or Matt Reason when your a kid lol
But how do you patch a hole in drywall?
I am skating these and I love them. So comfy and durable.
I have to say I preferred this video without any music like recent videos. Still love your videos nonetheless, keep up the great work Ben!
This. Silence is golden
+1000
Love you Ben , all those other RUclips skate cats don’t got shit on you , keep doing your thing
Great review. Went with these for extra ankle support for my old ankles. Just can’t go all the way with the Skate hi’s. Cool to see this review!
Your description about wearing Half Cabs in the 90s took me back, mainly the blisters part. Hope I can get some of those new Half Cabs.
I love the 7.5 footage your style seems really good in that clip. Used to love 7.625 back in skinny days world and blind. Really enjoyable detailed review and loving your ss back tails.
7.625 was my preferred size:)
A summary would be amazing! I was thinking about buying some halfcabs so this was amazing! Loved your footage as well.
Gosh, you always say to go and skate, love it... but I usually just come back from a skatepark before I watch videos.
Cabs are cool, they are so durable, for someone who doesn't like to spend loads of money on shoes these are the best option, have been skating them for 2 months they still are good to go for another 2. Took me awhile to get used to them tho, but once you get it, they feel perfect.
Yes do that shoes review
i loved seeing clips of you in those, you made em look great just like carroll
I had the same pair and I liked them
i always use my warn out cabs as house slippers. comfy indeed.
If you love the Cabs I’d totally recommend trying out the Rowan Pros. They have a similar shape
The problem for me with all the vans vulcs are the sole is too thin and doesn't "spread" evenly on your deck, so they don't provide the stability and especially slip ons or eras feel flimsy and unstable. The moment you put them on and step on the ground you feel the ground through the ball of your foot. And ultracush feels mushy and undefined. Pop cush same problem with a more firm yet unstable and squishy feel. Sticking to older bruins (new ones don't have structure) and blazers
What you wear?
@@fabiogaliano Nike Blazers and Bruins (both low). The problem is the GT version of blazers is thinner in general in the toe are for added boardfeel, but just makes the shoe less supportive. And the Bruins they sell(were first called the "ultra" version is crap. So old Bruins if you can find them and old blazers. Nike is gonna bring back the classic Blazer low back probably at some point. Basic Lakais like any Riley,and Dalys are great too
Hey Ben...another great video. Notice you're popping higher on your flat ground tricks. Nice to watch. I've just done a quick Kyle Walker review. You should try the black/gum model.
I like this new half cab what made me buy it is for motorcycle ride just city ride they're look good and durable
Dude i love your videos! got kicked out from a parking garage for skating today. I hate quarantine😐
My last skate shoes were half cabs, loved them. Rocked the army green/ black and blacked out, don't make em like they used to, converse chuck taylors high in the 80s and 90s, used to cut them to mid, like the half cabs, because they looked so damn cool.
could you do the creature diy cru kit? It's a uncut sheet of creature 7 ply and it comes with stencils to cut your own shape of your board.
Whaaaaa
The half cab are nice
Literally the best flatground skater
I skated the plain half cab not the pro and it lasted me three months of consistent skating until there was a little hole they are great shoes
I'm stoked. I'll go skate now. I still will buy next Kyle Walkers. I'm just so used to them
I really like my half cabs, but I have exactly the same experience. flip tricks are a serious struggle with them. They feel really great though and look awesome
This is my Tensor maglight review request #4 I think
Like that mongo push than switch push !! Nice vids! 🔥 cheers from Romania
my favorite skate shoe tbh
nice switch work, man!
they seem like they are really good shoes ben! Cheer for the review my man, keepin me entertained. Im skating some lakai griffins right now and loving them, definitly recomend!
I've had 1 pair of vans got them in 93/4 never got another pair since and never will !
Yes please make video about the shoes
You should do the other shoe reviews. Killing it man
U should try the Rowan Pro. Longest lasting Vans ever
Have you skated a pair of Etnies Marana?
Shoe review of those that do and don’t hurt would be so sick, or just shoe reviews in general.
I skate the Kyle Walker at this moment....really good shoe imo
Had the exact same experience with these
Informative review. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I was contemplating buying those
Good solid review I like the shoe
My friend exclusively skates half cab pros. I tried them years back but I'm stuck on Cons CTAS pro his. I've tried some other shoes but didn't end up liking them. I have really sensitive heels and the thicker insole/how the cons are built seem to work better for me. I actually use Footplant insoles though, Kingfoam elites(the older version before they put a plastic type layer in the middle of them, that new version hurt my feet)); but I feel like those thicker insoles work better in a high top.
I haven't bought footprint insoles in years, sucks that they changed those you picked. Still have yet to try the Gamechangers that you heat in the oven to custom fit, I haven't stuck to just one particular shoe to get their best use.
@@reup4023 I emailed the company and they called it a primo guard. To me all it did was make the heel feel hard and uncomfortable. I ended up tracking down some new old stock of the old version and bought a few pairs. I have a set of game changers but I just use them in a pair of moccasins; I don't think they'd have enough padding for me to want to skate in them.
Hi Ben! Make a Fallen review, trooper or partriot model from 2020 would be great.
Great video might get a pair
Try Anaheim factory. Ultracush heel counter unlike the og ones that I don’t even know what that was made of. Skate like dreams. Mid Skool is my fave but half cabs are there if I still want a mid shoe to skate in. Not as light and thin as the skate line but beefy like the ones from back in the day.
Finally the recommendations understands me...
Nice work as always 😊✌
Simple shoes review would be nice to see.
You should try the vans rowans.
They're great but a little bit heavy and clumsy from what I usually prefer, I'll still rock them walking through.
Can you do full review of boardy cakes wheels?
Love that old goldfish video
I love the Mike Carroll reissue but idk if o could ever go back down to a 7.5 lol
I own some half cabs and the thick rubber edges are kinda weird for kick flips.
lightning on point very nice
Line was sick
Every time I skated my half cabs I tweaked my ankles. Every time. Now I visably recoil from the name, and I haven't worn them since the mid 90s.
Lmaoo that insole used to upset me when we ripped them out
Half cabs (and full cabs) were the shit back in the early 90’s. I went to etnies for the durability when they came out.
Try the etnies Marana and you wont regret! I got heel bruise from a 5 stair gap with the Rowley Vans Pro :/ that insole is not good for gaps (in my experience). They last a long time and if you change the insole then you will be skating a lot. Nice review!
I luv half cabs. Im on my 3rd pair now. What i love abt halfcab is its style. Its classic look. It has wide sole so its perfect for me cos im flat footed. It's durable. It has thick sole, and it's suede.
Only con that i can think abt this shoe is that its kinda bulky, took some time for me to break it in. And lastly, the sand! Where do this freakin sands come from?
Ben you’re a god. I just got back into skateboarding but I am taking it slow. I am also getting into surfing.. Thanks for the continued Stoke and love for the sport. Any chance of collaborating with Andy Anderson?