Globe Appleyard Vagrant

Things to Know - When I first got these I was soo stoked. I loved the way they looked with the lighter laces they came with. (The color of the rubber). But when I put them on they were tight on my toes. Not unbearably tight. If I wore no socks or really thin ones it was fine but it still worried me. I thought about sending them back but I didn?t feel like going through all the trouble. So, instead, I kept them and hoped they would stretch. Which, in fact, they did. Not a lot but they are more comfortable. On top of that I skate daily so I?m sure that helped loosen them. I?ve had them for about three or four months and they are showing a lot less signs of wear from skating then I thought they would. For example, the rubber on the outside left toe, right at that point used for any kind of ollie/flip-trick, is worn down a pretty good amount but nothing is flapping around. Also the little shoe cover thing at that spot is just gone completely. That would probably be my one complaint about these shoes. I have to get new laces almost weekly. Normally I would just leave them looking all haggard but for work they gotta look nice. But even that isn?t a complaint really. I love these shoes and I suggest anyone get them. They?re perfect for ANY kind of skating. I prefer mini ramp speed stuff and gaps/rails but it's all good. Get some. Just get them bigger then you would normally get. Especially if you have a different brand now.

The Appleyard Vagrants- A solid, Stylish Vulcanized rubber sole shoe.They are pretty standard issue Globes, and they're solid for a vulc rubber shoe. The sole is thick around the heel and front, giving pretty good coverage in high wear areas, if you want to do alot of skating in them. Protect your laces with the lace loops. I'll say these are probably the best Vulc shoe out right now, besides the Haslam Sabatons. If you tend to be really harsh on your skate shoes, go with the Sabatons. Good stability up front (attatched toe box), a pretty strong, stable heel , adequate heel padding, and\r\na shock absorber in the insole. Not too skinny or too wide. The curdoroy is good for credz with the rock n roll chicas, seems somehow sophisticated and earthy. You probably wont rip through it, as it's about 2 inches behind the quadripple stitched ollie area. I reccomend the Appleyards.

Awesome shoe, but there?s just one problem - I was very exited to get these shoes when I ordered them because they look so good (white/perforated). When I finally received them and put them on they looked and felt a little too big, half a size too big. Plus when I matched them up with my other shoes they clearly were a half size longer. That same day I ordered an exchange over the phone with ZAPPOS 24/7 service. SO THE ADVICE I?M GONNA LEAVE YOU GUYS WITH is when you order these shoes, order a half size smaller. Trust me, I?m a 9.5 and when I received my 9.0 it looked much normal...AWesOmE SHOES though...lol.

Impressed with Zappos - The shoes are exactly what I expected. I had never seen these shoes in person. Found them online and hoped they would stand up to graphics provided by Zappos. I am absolutely pleased with the product. Fits good, looks good, that's all I need. Special note on Zappos- I ordered my shoes sometime in the evening after dinner and somehow received them the next day around noon. Talk about a deal- free shipping that shows up the next day?! I think this must have been a rare occasion.

Sick - Another amazing shoe by Globe. I took out the original insole to increase board feel, because it had a thick sole. If you skate (which you shouldn?t be buying these if you don?t) I suggest doing the same. The hex track is extremely grippy, but the vulk doesn?t last more than a few hours of skating. Over all it?s a good shoe though, but I?m a 10 and I got a 9.5 so order a half size smaller.

I'm 30 years old and have never worn any shoes beside Converse All Stars. I now know what I've been missing all these years. These are the most comfortable shoes I've ever worn. Right out of the box, they were amazing. I haven't skated in them yet but I imagine it's going to be a great shoe for an all around experience. As for Zappos, delivery was incredibly fast and free. Get these shoes!

Great, but wear fast - Umm, where to start... these shoes are extremely grippy for a few days. I do a lot of varials/tres and after that, a whole patch of the hexegrip was gone and a chunk of the rubber. Other than the rather fast wear, these shoes are great and anyone who likes Globes (and those who don't) should give these a try.

Good vulcanized shoe. The upper is slightly more padded than most vulcanized shoes lately, but still not bulky. Similar to the Emerica Bryan Herman shoe in padding. The sole is VERY grippy. Cushioning comes from a thicker polyurethane insole, much like those in Adio or Supra shoes. Not sure yet on durability, only had them a couple of days (skated once so far).

These shoes are so comfortable! They felt broken in when I first tried them on. I didn't buy them from here but I think every1 should get these 2 skate with or just to wear them. I've gotten a lot of compliments since I've got them and I don't normally get them on my shoes.

Globe's Appleyard Vagrant - Excellent product and excellent service. Could not have asked for better service. The size I needed was not available the first time I tried to order. Zappos alerted me by email when the size was in. Would order the same brand, style etc. again and again and only through Zappos.