The Bottom Line
Pros
- A Velcro ankle strap that adds more stability, while also making the shoes look unique & cool
- Height - the shoes have a midtop height, which adds ankle stability
- Pal-Ab abrasion resistant leather toe caps - more durable than rubber but flexes like leather
Cons
- Mostly, this is a basic shoe without too many bells and whistles
- Flatter soles - if you have high arches, you're going to want to watch the support
Description
- Velcro ankle strap adds stablity and style
- Midtop height adds stability and protects the ankle
- Elastic tounge straps hold the foot and tounge in place
- Mesh side panels add breathability
- Action leather upper
- Hidden heel cusion
- Injected TPR (thermoplastic rubber) lower eyelets
Guide Review - Shoes - DC Avatar
The shoes are comfortable, with the Velcro strap and midtop height adding to the stable feeling of the shoe on your foot. The shoes also have breathable mesh side panels for ventilation, a hidden heel air bag, and other goodies that make the shoes pretty comfy. But comfort is only a third of what these shoes go for.
They also go for durability, which is something that DC has never had much trouble with. The upper is made from sturdy abrasion resistant action nubuck, remember the Pal-Ab toe caps (a DC invention) and injected TPR (that's thermoplastic rubber - pretty fancy) lower eyelets for the laces. What's all of this mean? It means, the shoe is durable. You can destroy it, as you will if you skate, but it should last you a good long while.
The third aspect these shoes go for is performance. These are skate shoes, and will perform excellently. The soles are sticky gum rubber with a versatile pattern, useful for skating, running, and anything else you might want to do.
These shoes are fairly basic, but that means you know you're getting quality. DC makes great shoes, and the Avatar is solid example of DC's craft.
