I highly appreciate your honest review of this shoe. I've been skating for 20 years and I was hyped when they brought these back. I remember the original Accels had great board feel and they were super comfy. I remember the insole just molded to the shape of my foot after a little while. So I thought, "awesome, a slim version of those great comfy shoes!" Then I got them and put them on and was like WHAT THE FUCK HAVE THEY DONE TO THESE SHOES? There is ZERO cushioning on the heel. They literally hurt my feet just to walk in. All they have for an insole is this cheap 1 millimeter thick foam that's glued to the sole. How in the world do they expect skaters to skate in something with such little protection?? I've always hated Vans because how uncomfy their shoes are to me and I'd seriously rather skate in Vans slip ons than these new Accels. I don't understand why they didn't say, "hey, maybe we should put an actual insole in these shoes on top of that thin foam." but no, they didn't. They have some eS insoles that you can buy from their website separately and I think that explains it all right there. They wanted to sell a shoe without insoles for the same price as their original shoes and then make you have to buy insoles separately for an extra 15 bucks. And then they wonder why companies like Nike and Adidas have taken over the industry? This shoe is a MASSIVE downgrade to the shoes they use to make in their heyday. Come on 'eS, get back your mojo. I WANT to support your company but only if you're making quality footwear like you use to make!
I bought these shoes a week and a half ago and already don’t like them. They’re uncomfortable as hell. My local skate shop only had these and a few Lakai’s. The Lakai’s weren’t my size which is why I didn’t get them so instead I got these. They felt fine while in the shop when I tried them on but after a few days of wearing them whole and just walking they’re really uncomfortable. You feel everything! My feet are in intense pain when skating in these. Definitely not getting back on the board until I get some better shoes.
@g0rilla. coupe Honestly, straight out the box the Nyjah Free 2s and the Etnies Joslins are fine when it comes to impact protection. Maybe not >16 stairs fine, but for street skating they protect plentiful. Some people also like the Vans with their UltraCush HD or PopCush insoles. But personally I don't think those are great at all, most notably because they really only protect the underside of your heel, but are so flimsy from the mid of the foot to the toes, there might as well be no insole at all. I just got the Kyle Walker Pro 2s and landed a few times in primo and can not say these shoes are protecting well. In terms of max protection I _love_ the eS Accel OGs with FP insoles. But in terms of flick accuracy and feel, the OGs are a bit puffy. It's an acquired taste, but if impact protection or overall protection is a concern, I'd get the eS Accel OG instead. Or maybe something like the eS Silos or eS Schemes. Those are pretty decent skate shoes as well. But less durable from what I hear.
"And then they wonder why companies like Nike and Adidas have taken over the industry?" To be fair though, none of their skate shoes are without serious flaws.... In case of Nike there are serious sizing issues. In case of Adidas it is very hit or miss in terms of durability and comfortability. Both brands have shoes that are too narrow for my medium to wider feet, which kind of sucks. I actually like Nike SB Nyjah Free 2s, but I definitely couldn't skate them all the time.
The Sal 23s have the same issue with the sole being very weak and get floppy fast. Es needs to buff up their future shoes for sure. I hardly skated my Sals and they flattened out and got floppy to the point where it was uncomfortable to walk in them after only like 3 months or so. Haven't experienced that with any other skate shoe. The ultra thin skate shoe trend needs to stop. I'm sure it's cheaper for companies to make shoes so thin and that's why they continue to push it. Nice to hear an honest review.
1:26 I have the Accel Slims, and yeah, from a cupsole shoe I definitely expected them to be a little bit thicker and supportive, but no.There is literally nothing there. The midsole is so thin that you could feel every single rock on the ground. My feet hurt from just walking around. Couldn't imagine stepping on broken glass or something. But you have loads and loads of boardfeel. For now I'll stick to my Maranas until I wear them out. Then I'll switch to the Accel Slims, but I'll probably need to throw in some aftermarket insoles in there. Otherwise the flick is really really good, don't know what Christian is on about. They also look quite good imo. I have the all brown colorway. The material behind the heel wears down a bit too quickly and you have exposed plastic that rubs the back of your foot which isn't particularly nice. But overall I like the shoes, if only they were just a tiny bit thicker.
I’ve had multiple accel slims in the past, they are by far my favorite skate shoe. I personally think that the in soul is really good for stair skating and gaps.
I find it interesting you try skating all these different shoes, even though you know that some of the shoes could mess with how you skate. I just started skating a couple weeks ago and I'm already like "I like these shoes so I'll just buy a ton of these". So props to you man.
I like the ones I have. I bought the Tom Asta colorway. So did you skate a cupsole shoe before this? Cause if you didn't than that could explain the way you skate the shoe.
Is there a more padded version, like a non slim? I remember these in the 2000s being pretty crappy for padding but I was hoping they might build on the original design
I never tried those thin ones have some vans but why to thin all shock goes straight to my foot. Es og plus is so good still use a different insole but love them. I think want to try those dc super Swede you talking about though.
I know no one will probably see this, however I just wanted to say that ever since they brought this company back, they literally hollowed out what once used to be the most amazing shoe! The old Accel slims before the company went under had a gel/air bubble built-in to the midsole, a lot more support and a lot more Overall padding while still keeping the slim silhouette. Not trying to say it’s a cash grab on their part, maybe they just thought the new modern skateboarders like a crazy amount of bored feel with no support… But literally to me, my once favorite shoe is now rendered completely un-skateable. I may release a video comparing the old Accel slim with a new just to show proof of what I’m talking about. Either way, buyer beware...this is not the same eS footwear you once loved (super unfortunate/ was my fav company)
I tried on a pair of accel og recently , it felt so odd after skating nothing but vulc vans ...in my head the accel is great but now a days . I don't feel they hold up to today's shoes
I have two shoes that I can't find wear test at all on. 1) New Balance Numeric 868 and 2) Diamond Footwear Brandon Biebel's "All Day" (We know you have them)
I'm skating the exact same pair exact same colour and I love them. Just because I've always skated Vulcanised shoes these shoes ease u in to a cup sole giving good heel support. Maybe just not the middle. I honestly think their one of the best shoes I've skated and I've skated a lot of shoes
peter smith thx im size 8.5/9 and some people are buying smaller size of skate shoes because after a week or something like that its getting bigger because of stitching and i dony really know what size exactly buy.. i walkin in 9 and im wondering buying this in 9 that im walking or 8.5 because they may become a little bit bigger. What do you think ?? buy 8.5 or 9 ?
Dumion Cebula it's always hard to predict how there gonna feel buying online. Look in ur local skate shop to see if u can try them on first. But if they don't have em I'd buy it size 9
Do the es swift it's amazing you will thank me and feature this comment in that video because they are great, or you could review the marana Michelin, or like you said, the accels
I'm here watching this for some nostalgia, the man Christian got his own channel now and it's going great
No one cares that he got his own channel.
I highly appreciate your honest review of this shoe. I've been skating for 20 years and I was hyped when they brought these back. I remember the original Accels had great board feel and they were super comfy. I remember the insole just molded to the shape of my foot after a little while. So I thought, "awesome, a slim version of those great comfy shoes!" Then I got them and put them on and was like WHAT THE FUCK HAVE THEY DONE TO THESE SHOES? There is ZERO cushioning on the heel. They literally hurt my feet just to walk in. All they have for an insole is this cheap 1 millimeter thick foam that's glued to the sole. How in the world do they expect skaters to skate in something with such little protection?? I've always hated Vans because how uncomfy their shoes are to me and I'd seriously rather skate in Vans slip ons than these new Accels. I don't understand why they didn't say, "hey, maybe we should put an actual insole in these shoes on top of that thin foam." but no, they didn't. They have some eS insoles that you can buy from their website separately and I think that explains it all right there. They wanted to sell a shoe without insoles for the same price as their original shoes and then make you have to buy insoles separately for an extra 15 bucks. And then they wonder why companies like Nike and Adidas have taken over the industry? This shoe is a MASSIVE downgrade to the shoes they use to make in their heyday. Come on 'eS, get back your mojo. I WANT to support your company but only if you're making quality footwear like you use to make!
TheRickyp83 woah I was not expecting that lol
I bought these shoes a week and a half ago and already don’t like them. They’re uncomfortable as hell. My local skate shop only had these and a few Lakai’s. The Lakai’s weren’t my size which is why I didn’t get them so instead I got these. They felt fine while in the shop when I tried them on but after a few days of wearing them whole and just walking they’re really uncomfortable. You feel everything! My feet are in intense pain when skating in these. Definitely not getting back on the board until I get some better shoes.
@g0rilla. coupe Honestly, straight out the box the Nyjah Free 2s and the Etnies Joslins are fine when it comes to impact protection. Maybe not >16 stairs fine, but for street skating they protect plentiful. Some people also like the Vans with their UltraCush HD or PopCush insoles. But personally I don't think those are great at all, most notably because they really only protect the underside of your heel, but are so flimsy from the mid of the foot to the toes, there might as well be no insole at all. I just got the Kyle Walker Pro 2s and landed a few times in primo and can not say these shoes are protecting well. In terms of max protection I _love_ the eS Accel OGs with FP insoles. But in terms of flick accuracy and feel, the OGs are a bit puffy. It's an acquired taste, but if impact protection or overall protection is a concern, I'd get the eS Accel OG instead. Or maybe something like the eS Silos or eS Schemes. Those are pretty decent skate shoes as well. But less durable from what I hear.
"And then they wonder why companies like Nike and Adidas have taken over the industry?"
To be fair though, none of their skate shoes are without serious flaws.... In case of Nike there are serious sizing issues. In case of Adidas it is very hit or miss in terms of durability and comfortability. Both brands have shoes that are too narrow for my medium to wider feet, which kind of sucks. I actually like Nike SB Nyjah Free 2s, but I definitely couldn't skate them all the time.
Future hint :Do not expect super padding on a shoe that is a SLIMMED down version of the original. The Acel SLIM....
hey ive been watching these shoe review since you first started them i love watching them and would love to see a pair of vans slips
Adidas Nakel Smith matchcourt High RX?
Oakley Wood @ 3:24
Joma Cruz yeah he's doing them
Thats cause the es accel is best as a big shoe. The padding is perfect. Not so much as a slim.
The Sal 23s have the same issue with the sole being very weak and get floppy fast. Es needs to buff up their future shoes for sure. I hardly skated my Sals and they flattened out and got floppy to the point where it was uncomfortable to walk in them after only like 3 months or so. Haven't experienced that with any other skate shoe. The ultra thin skate shoe trend needs to stop. I'm sure it's cheaper for companies to make shoes so thin and that's why they continue to push it. Nice to hear an honest review.
1:26 I have the Accel Slims, and yeah, from a cupsole shoe I definitely expected them to be a little bit thicker and supportive, but no.There is literally nothing there. The midsole is so thin that you could feel every single rock on the ground. My feet hurt from just walking around. Couldn't imagine stepping on broken glass or something. But you have loads and loads of boardfeel. For now I'll stick to my Maranas until I wear them out. Then I'll switch to the Accel Slims, but I'll probably need to throw in some aftermarket insoles in there. Otherwise the flick is really really good, don't know what Christian is on about. They also look quite good imo. I have the all brown colorway. The material behind the heel wears down a bit too quickly and you have exposed plastic that rubs the back of your foot which isn't particularly nice. But overall I like the shoes, if only they were just a tiny bit thicker.
do the vans gilbert crockett 2
DO EMERICA HSU G6 OR es SWIFT!!!!
got my slims last year I love them
he should've known, but he got the slims instead of the Og
you dont skate them if you've had them a year.
Why do the older ride shoes reviews give more of a detail of the shoe more than the newer reviews /:
he disliked these. he should've gotten the OG's...
Something I should have mentioned, old reviews: 95% shoe details 5% jokes new reviews: 75% jokes and pointless details 25% shoe details
@@mushlove6933 you can even see a difference in video length when looking at the playlist
I’ve had multiple accel slims in the past, they are by far my favorite skate shoe. I personally think that the in soul is really good for stair skating and gaps.
Could you review the classic adidas samba?? Not the new ADV that apparently sucks. I think that'd be a cool video
im glad you did a review on these and gave truthful feedback, saved me some money cause i was about to cop those kelly hart color ways
I find it interesting you try skating all these different shoes, even though you know that some of the shoes could mess with how you skate. I just started skating a couple weeks ago and I'm already like "I like these shoes so I'll just buy a ton of these". So props to you man.
Got the red, black, and white ones and I am enjoying them so far. I don’t do stairs so I cannot mention anything on that front.
Bryan G. Are they durable?
never clicked so fast ever for christian
wadiyatalkinabeet
Bailey Law ew
try the c1rca neen's pro model
Christan Flores can you please do a review of the Puma Seude
I like the ones I have. I bought the Tom Asta colorway. So did you skate a cupsole shoe before this? Cause if you didn't than that could explain the way you skate the shoe.
Is there a more padded version, like a non slim? I remember these in the 2000s being pretty crappy for padding but I was hoping they might build on the original design
I never tried those thin ones have some vans but why to thin all shock goes straight to my foot. Es og plus is so good still use a different insole but love them. I think want to try those dc super Swede you talking about though.
i wanna see Cody mcentires low pro model! it looks super sick but i dont know what they van do!?
you should have put the console from the kostons that would stiffend them up, even if the insole can't come out just stuff it on top
I know it would probably call for more film sessions and stuff but i miss the initial out of the box reactions before skating the shoe
Honest review.
How about Lakai???
how about adidas skateboarding zx vulc ?
I feel like you would like the es swifts better
you should test those new Clear Weather shoes, with that extra suede
Do the Nike Sb Stefan Janoski
Adidas Nakel Smith Matchcourt Mid Remix
can you do a vans baby shoe review?
I know no one will probably see this, however I just wanted to say that ever since they brought this company back, they literally hollowed out what once used to be the most amazing shoe! The old Accel slims before the company went under had a gel/air bubble built-in to the midsole, a lot more support and a lot more Overall padding while still keeping the slim silhouette. Not trying to say it’s a cash grab on their part, maybe they just thought the new modern skateboarders like a crazy amount of bored feel with no support… But literally to me, my once favorite shoe is now rendered completely un-skateable. I may release a video comparing the old Accel slim with a new just to show proof of what I’m talking about. Either way, buyer beware...this is not the same eS footwear you once loved (super unfortunate/ was my fav company)
What about one of the newer es shoes like the sense.
Do the es swift or the slb 97 when it comes out
I tried on a pair of accel og recently , it felt so odd after skating nothing but vulc vans ...in my head the accel is great but now a days . I don't feel they hold up to today's shoes
You should review the Converse All Star Pros or the Breakpoint Pros !!
Do a review on the Airspeed Pat Duffys
Yo Christian, do a review on the adidas Stan Smith ADV
Nah matchcourt rx without the toe cap, they look good but do they work good?
Do the fp insoles shoes once they come out
Do a review of the pink adidas matchcourt mid😉
I have two shoes that I can't find wear test at all on.
1) New Balance Numeric 868
and
2) Diamond Footwear Brandon Biebel's "All Day" (We know you have them)
Do the adidas Matchcourts or the vans Gilbert Crockett 2 s
Accel Slims are not as nice as the old Accel TT's
Review the Nike sb fc Classic just copped a pair so ik how the wear but the world don't
you should start doing reviews for other products like boards, wheels, ect.
Please do a review on the krooked lakai griffin model 🙏🏻🙏🏻
can yo please make these videos like yo used to .. like present the shoe and then tell things from youre experience
Do the éS slb 97 please !
And the swift 1.5
Do the lakai Fremont or footprint shoes
LETS GO HE'S BACK
can you do a review on the jordan 1 please?
Try the Globe Abyss shoe. $17 on amazon. best skate shoe i've ever owned. definitely worth checking out
what about the vans era pros?
Please review the New Balance Numeric 868!
supra flow, vans 112 or dc evan smith!
That new huf hupper 2's?
Adidas Matchcourts with the toe cap! Or since you have the Na-Kels the Na-Kel matchcourts.
do the addidas adi ease
how bout the busenitz boost?
Please review the etnies jameson ht
GLO Cluckin thanks man I'll try them 👍
i think the next one is adidas matchcourt high rx?
do the matchcourt hardies hardware pls
spencer nuzzi and Christian flores are my favorites on ride
I'd like to know what his favorite shoe to date is... 🤔 Any ideas?
I'm skating the exact same pair exact same colour and I love them. Just because I've always skated Vulcanised shoes these shoes ease u in to a cup sole giving good heel support. Maybe just not the middle. I honestly think their one of the best shoes I've skated and I've skated a lot of shoes
peter smith same
peter smith do they fit true size of your foot number ?? or is it a little bit smaller or bigger ??
For yes I'm size 12 and they fit perfectly. It's a shoe that you'll step in and the sole is like a cloud. I'm now onto my second pair of them
peter smith thx im size 8.5/9 and some people are buying smaller size of skate shoes because after a week or something like that its getting bigger because of stitching and i dony really know what size exactly buy.. i walkin in 9 and im wondering buying this in 9 that im walking or 8.5 because they may become a little bit bigger. What do you think ?? buy 8.5 or 9 ?
Dumion Cebula it's always hard to predict how there gonna feel buying online. Look in ur local skate shop to see if u can try them on first. But if they don't have em I'd buy it size 9
Review the Converse Breakpoints
Similar with a SB DUNK?
kinda books me out that you say because you paid you can review it how you want, does that mean the shoes you get for free are reviewed biasedly?
Go with The "OG Accels". More padding for landing and the soles are a dream for flip tricks. Nothing beats the originals.
Are they cupsoles?
do the adidas dorado adv boost?
Do a review of the DC Shoes New Jack
Pleaseeeee Dudeeee
Janoskis up next?
que adidas está usando ?
caca mojon nak-el Smith match court RX
do the etnies Jameson HT please!
review the Adidas Dorado adv
do a slip on like the janoski slip or vans slip
nike sb bruin premium SE
please review these shoes
can u please review puma suede shoes
Review Vans Chima Ferguson Pro please? :)
etnies natas or airwalk prototype s ?
Do the es swifts
Do Nike SB Paul Rodriguez 9 Elite
review the fp insoles shoe
Pls review the Nike sb clutch
Do the vans Chima Ferguson pros
do matchcourt slip
Do Evan Smith S low
can you destroy the vans gilbert crockett pro 2 like you did with the kyle walker's? :D
Been skating eS since early 2000's
Review the Janoski's
VANS: style 112 PRO review please
Pls do janoskis og or slip on...🙏🙏
iTzAtaXi ccs did a slip on wear test
iTzAtaXi yes but two is better then one
Yo Jzoe yeah i know but I didn't like it so good...
There's plenty of other reviews of both those shoes already.
Janoskis are overpriced mass produced crap. They skate no better than vans in my opinion and they cost $80.
You need to do the Diamond All Day shoe
Miles silvas pro model shoe please
He doesn't have a pro shoe yet ? Just pro colourways of other shoes
finally the shoe reviewer is back...
Do the es swift it's amazing you will thank me and feature this comment in that video because they are great, or you could review the marana Michelin, or like you said, the accels
Do the Osiris d3 2001
Osiris shoes, but not the d3 maybe other design like the protocol or others