Is the Joslin the most underrated skate shoe?

This shoe surprised me.
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[thepancakemann]

Etnies in general is probably the most slept on shoe brand in skateboarding despite being around since the 80's.

[kmrskates]

YES!!! Etnies' Marana and Joslin models are slept on! They're a workhorse shoe that protects your feet, flicks well, is durable, looks understated, and is reliable!

[ReezyResells]

This is by far my favorite shoe. 2 full layers on toe cap. Extra grip and tread pattern is amazing. But the heel cup is where the magic kicks in!! The collar is so padded and locks your heel in super good

[solidbluebrian]

Loved the guys golf clapping for your tricks at the ledge and enjoying your session

[jcondition]

In Japan Etnies are pretty popular thanks to a local Youtuber(MDAskater) who kept pushing the brand and got his own Marana colorway. I'd be interested to see what you think of the Maranas. Despite the lack of tongue straps and protective toe cap being on the exterior, they feel similar to the Joslins.

[JonnyDIY]

Awesome international footage. Loved those guys clapping for you 💕👏 shoot are Emericas still around? Used to skate those allll the time

[houeheadjason]

never gets old watching ben skate, jeezus your ledge and flatground game always on point

[AgusGonzalez]

I'm currently ill and just spent the afternoon watching Chris Joslin videos, and you just drop this video same day! Let's go, big up Ben!

[Standardkonto]

Isn't that the Joslin 1? I have been using both exclusively for many years.
I think the 2 is the one with velcro straps.
If I remember correctly there was an Etnies Marana Michelin x Joslin before the Joslin 1.

[dean]

Congrats on 100k. You are my favorite YouTuber. My favorite thing ever is talk skateboard specs with people and what you do is right up my alley. Thanks Ben.

[zibel]

Thanks for the video, Ben. Love the lines. The colorway of this shoe looks good, the off-white and green colors always work on simple shoes like stan smiths. I'm ok with the logo as long as it's small.

[dustyryder]

Appreciate this r 10:04 eview Ben!! I really enjoy the joslin 1 and am glad they haven’t seized production on them. The Joslin 2 fazed out quickly which I’m not surprised since they wore out really quick. Thanks again for the video man!!

[cjchavez]

One of my favorite shoes. Went through a few pairs in a couple years. Definitely recommend if other skate shoe hurt your feet.

[dontgetwipe]

8:05 that tailside was nasty!! I’ve seen interviews with the owner of Etnies, he seems passionate about his product after all these years and seems like they genuinely try to make a great product. I agree about the 96 era, I noticed them going more mainstream and BMX style which really turned me off as well but back in those days I was into éS

[aidenli]

I skated this same pair in black last year, hands down it is one of my favorite shoes. Love the grip on the rubber sole (especially the Michelin ones) and it lasts longer than every shoes that I skated. The flick kinda perfect right out the box and barely need to adjust or break in, except the sole feels a bit too stiff on thr first couple seshs but still no problem.

[ryanrowe]

Skating in a underrated shoe to testing the leather Joslin would help out with this shoe a lot better than the other previous shoe design at the market of many durable and cheap models to customizing a different generation in a new details to adding the insoles and foot support.

[johnm]

Thanks Ben! It's always nice to know what's good in the market. That ledge park looks awesome too.

[bett]

I skated Maranas and then ES Swifts, both very similar to the Joslin but the ES has softer Upper and Sole. Emericas G6 Cupsoles are something I want to try in my life time.

[TwallThePk]

My absolute BEST skating of my life, happened in this shoe, and the Joslin one. Love these can vouch!!

[ianturnbow]

I had a pair of the Marana in Spring 2016. Skated them 4-5x a week for three months. This was before they had the Michelin outsole. The soles started balding after a month, but the uppers lasted a solid three months. I want to say they were under $30 when I picked up a pair.