Close Look: Supra TK Society and Muska Skytops, Vulc and Cupsoles Explained, Stupid Flatbars

[16033kd]

your videos get me hyped to skate ive been a fan for the past 4 years. keep it up grim

[FrederikJFausing]

you got small feet. :P i saw the 9,5 and im 15 and using 9. :P but AWESOME video dude keep it up.

[eVerProductions1]

get some handrail footage!

[Sk8rToyMachine]

I love how casually you said ''packets and packets of ketchup." like you didnt even regard to it as a joke XD

[InGoldSuites]

haha stash Ketchup packets niice

[VampiricDesire1]

Oh, and also, for educational purposes, tuf is a reinforced suede. Strengthened with polyurethane

[VampiricDesire1]

Thanks, and by the way, sorry if this is annoying, but the TKs r pronounced

Sae-tihn tufs. Like the devil. They call them that due to its gothic colorway. This is only for future referance, so apologies if this reflects as an annoyance

[VampiricDesire1]

You have a high ass ollie. I like when you boardslide and jump from the one board to the other. That was creative

[VampiricDesire1]

That was awesome, so many shoe brands could from you...and nice tre, could you do a tre flip trick tip pweez?

[grimcity]

@VampiricDesire1

Got a few things coming up, but I've been wanting to do some more in depth trick tips since I posted the Impossible one a long time ago... as soon as I get my next two real clips up, I'm going to make a sincere effort to get back on the tutorial stuff. The one I did was super fun to make, and I like getting geeked out... plus I can up long videos and really explain stuff now. So... hell yeah.

[wkydk5595]

Dude that line that was from your point of view at the end was sick.....wait what am i saying the whole video was sick haha keep doing what you're doing man

[grimcity]

@BMXBikePanorama

It's true, these dumb shoes love to look at asses.

[MrLilpwnage]

what is the name of this skater?

[grimcity]

@MrLilpwnage

My name's Neal. Nickname is "grim" or "grimcity."

[MrLilpwnage]

@grimcity lol grim in danish means ugly :P

[grimcity]

@MrLilpwnage

...it can mean the same here in the States as well! :)

[DjJoeee]

Best review of Supra shoes ive seen so far, Well done!

[grimcity]

@DjJoeee

Thanks Dj! First time I ever reviewed shoes... all the other reviews I saw on YT were from shoe collectors, but I wanted to do something more skate-centric. I'm still kicking in both pairs, really digging them a lot! Thanks again for the good words, stoked!

[DjJoeee]

@grimcity Im planning to buy Or the Black Satins or the TK Society charcoal neoprene but im kinda worried about the size to order em in #Hmm

[grimcity]

@DjJoeee

Well, as mentioned in the vid, they fit really true (I'm a size 9.5 US)... the TK's are a bit slimmer around the foot... more snug... the Muska's have a bit more width to them, but they both feel perfectly fine.

...though the TK's make me feel like I have magical ninja powers. hehe

[DjJoeee]

@grimcity Got a reply from Suprafootwear they are almost the same material as the other TK's and the same features/durability etc. so yeah i think im going for them! Thanks for the advice/support keep on doing with what you are doing! Awesome skater awesome guy!

Peace

Joe

[grimcity]

@DjJoeee

Nope, just an old dork with a camera! haha!

Sick on the shoes man, hope you like yours as much as I like mine! Cheers!!!

[DjJoeee]

@grimcity Haha! Yeah i guess im taking my 43 EU Then, I really like the black with red sole but on the other side its kinda boring comparing to the charcoal neoprene tuf with purple accents and purple sole. so yeah, what do you think? Im considering buying the so called "Wet Pack" ( Charcoal neoprene tuf w/ purple )

[grimcity]

@DjJoeee

I can't speak to the durability of the treated neoprene, but they look awesome as hell! I think I saw 'em on Supras Instagram a little while back. Super good looks.

[ganesteryou]

packets and packets of ketchup!!! lmao

[staysmall]

Dang Neal, big way to end that one!

[grimcity]

@staysmall

I ate shit so bad on that damn thing! It's not a big ollie, but you have to hit it nearly 90 degrees but still with some forward motion... I got pitched off and rolled at least 10 times, haha! I was bleeding after that day, had to take a week off because of bruises and the head knock, too. Damn I love skateboarding! w00t! Small Time Soldiers for life!

[KitschSkater]

Today I got the Muska Skylow 1.5 Black canvas/brown gum and they feel pretty comfortable but its snowing so can't skate them until around april or may :/

[ginywiny]

spitfire, quebec?

[grimcity]

@ginywiny

That is actually as shirt they made for Quebec, but I found a way to get a couple down here in Louisiana since we rock the fleur de lis as well!

[ginywiny]

@grimcity nice

[grimcity]

@ginywiny

Yeah, I was stoked! I wear the shirt so much I think washing it may destroy it before skating in it, haha!

[ginywiny]

@grimcity haha

[BamesJonifer]

@grimcity haha you said you wear them like an old fart by covering them but thats how half the sneaker heads wear em lmao.

[BamesJonifer]

lol ketchup not weed

[Marquize7]

@grimcity ya just a little monty

[grimcity]

@peterbth0m

The toughest soles I can recall having were on a pair of old cupsole iPaths, but that was before they got bought out, so it's been a while... with vulc though, they're gonna get bald pretty quick in comparison if you're skating on a regular basis. I recall some Nikes being pretty tough, but again, haven't skated in any for a long time. Cheers!

[grimcity]

@peterbth0m

For cupsoles, I've had good and bad luck with nearly every brand... when I can, I try to get gum rubber (the brown/natural-looking color like on the Duffs in the vid). The gum rubber can be tricky though, best if you can touch it before buying it.

[Thedancingorangutan]

Hey man, you should check out footprint insoles! They sound great and I'm thinking of getting a pair but haven't seen any feedback on them, they sound right up your street! Anyway I'd love to see you do a review on them, their site is foorprintinsoletechnology! Anyway great vid!

-Luke

[grimcity]

@Thedancingorangutan

Thanks for the heads up, Luke! It may take a while, but I'll see what I can do! Later, skater!

[Statronika]

@grimcity what's the camera effect on this vid?

[grimcity]

@Statronika

I shot it in "Vivid" mode because some of it was low light... a couple of clips were lightened/contrasted in post (Premiere).

[Statronika]

@grimcity oh right so vivid is the name of the effect that makes the edges look bent and stretched?

[grimcity]

@Statronika

Ah, that's actually the lenses... I used a .43 wide angle conversion lens for some parts and a .3x fisheye for a lot of it. I shoot with wide angle and fisheye conversion lenses a lot since I tend to self-film for the reviews... I try to set up the shots like a photographer taking single-shot sequences.

BTW- the conversion lenses I use range between $30 and $100, the high end ones are too much (considering 99% of my recordings are for YT).

[Statronika]

@grimcity alright. Cheers mate. Btw nice review. I'm thinking of getting TKs as well as Skytops

[grimcity]

@Statronika

Cheers to you as well! I hope you enjoy them, I've been skating in them quite a bit and I think I'm a fan. Peace!

[machineguntongue]

"Skateboarding Is My Lifetime Sport" has detailed truck reviews as well (Theeve TIAX, Venture Low/High, Thunder, Indy, Destructo, etc). Those are the only other skate related blogs that go as in depth as your reviews. Not a contest. Not comparing. Just an fyi of cool sites (because detailed, relevant reviews are hard to find).

[grimcity]

@machineguntongue

Thanks! I like listening/reading to anyone geeking out on skating! Cheers!

[machineguntongue]

Nike Harbor is a Vulc with airbag. Zoom air (webbed nitrogen mini pillow design) but not sure if set into the actual footbed or part of the (inserted) insole. btw: Ripped Laces blog just reviewed the Skytop III cupsole and really liked it.

[Marquize7]

U ever skate pelican park man? It's ok just basic shit but if u ever want to give me a holler

[grimcity]

@Marquize7

Never been, but always mean to go... it's just that I work in BR, so sometimes hit that park, and I live literally around the corner from Dreamland so it's hard to get out, haha. I need to go though, when I do I'll holla!

[Girldeck12]

Are you sponsored

[grimcity]

@Girldeck12

I help represent my local shop (Small Time Skates) and Flat Fitty headwear. I also beta test stuff for Deluxe sometimes, but it's not a sponsor thing- they're friends and they know I'll geek out on whatever they send. Peace!

[anthonyln]

goooood shit man!

[grimcity]

@anthonyln

w00000000t! Thanks anthony! I appreciate it!

[anthonyln]

@grimcity never a problem man haha, hows shit going btw?

[grimcity]

@anthonyln

Can't complain! Just hoping for a good weekend!

[jammfan]

Fair play that ollie at 20:20 was pretty big !! good video as usual !

[grimcity]

@jammfan

Thanks jam! Cheers man!!!

[DerukuAnjiru]

The Supra TK Society kinda reminds me of the shoe from Back To The Future 2 but it's in black.

[grimcity]

@DerukuAnjiru

Yeah, I can see that... especially with the strap downs. Heh.

[MrQwertyskater]

nike vulcs have air bags in the insoles

[TheLIGproductions]

the boardslide to 5 stair was sick and dang you can ollie pretty high haha

[N1Njaclaws]

another banger of a vid BRutha. rail to big bank? insane!! I don't even want to drop-in to that. [keep the kids off the ketchup folks. it's a gateway condiment]

[grimcity]

@N1Njaclaws

Haaahahahaahah!

I would'a called man, but it was literally a spontaneous sesh right after work... need to hook up for a proper all day skate mission!

[crazyskateboardguy1]

ya

[dejiita]

good vid man really enjoyed it

[SkateSpeech]

Great... now I feel like an old fart for wearing shoes and clothes the way they're supposed to be worn. =p

Those damn whipper snappers with their sagging tights and floppy shoes! GET OFF MY LAWN!

[grimcity]

@SkateSpeech

Haahahaha, THIS!

[IAWAskater]

That OIAM entry was fan-fucking-tastic and hilarious. (For the link look in the description in the last paragraph, cuz it's only got 58 views.)

[grimcity]

@IAWAskater

Glad you got a kick out of it! I'm going to enter again next year, but film especially for it... but silly (maybe with a theme of some sort). Still got time to think about that one! haha

[skaterkid3600]

lol ketchup

[TheHxcdood]

I think the high tops are making you Skate a little funneir then usual.

[grimcity]

@TheHxcdood

Hahaha

[skatebboard]

How come the fisheye lens moves around so much at 19:05???

[grimcity]

@skatebboard

...I was having issues holding the camera, heh.

[slimshaddy2010]

i just filmed a review on skytops not even an hour before watching this

[grimcity]

@slimshaddy2010

Great minds! hehe

[slimshaddy2010]

@grimcity yup!

[Briancfb]

Your one of the only skaters that seems to only skate for fun now imo.

Lovin your style man :)

[Soulskater55]

the grip doesnt look like it would last

[bethdrost]

hey neal, what is your address? i have some product for you !

[LATRONNIK]

mhm, i couldn't skate in shoes like that ^^

[Marquize7]

I'm sure muska puts packets of ketchup in there head on mate that's what it was for

[grimcity]

@Marquize7

Fore sure! You never know when you're going to accidentally wind up with fries, you know?

[SkateIslam]

LOL packets and packets of... ketchup. good info tho mang, u learned me about the vulc and other sole. That little janky white rail made me laugh i've skated those before.

[grimcity]

@SkateIslam

Janky indeed, my friend... just so damn flimsy! The red rail seems mighty in comparison, haha

[SkateIslam]

@grimcity a friend sold me an element flatbar rail for 20 bucks! 13" max height 6' long and 4" wide. saved myself over 80 bucks, and it's legit. :) if ur ever in the area we might just have to skate.

[grimcity]

@SkateIslam

I'd be down for that! I love flatbar sessions... they're almost as hypnotic as mini (to me).

[SkateIslam]

@grimcity for real if ur ever near shoot me a message :) might be time for a collab.

[awesomenessallaround]

haahaha double stacked rail boardslide was amazing haha

[TheSouthparkrulz]

lol packets and packets of ketchup XD

[skate4king]

AMAZING review. Best review of any shoe i've ever seen. Mad props man,

[grimcity]

@skate4king

Thanks man! After I uploaded it I looked at other reviews, but they were mainly by shoe collectors, which is fine, but nothing really about skatability. So far I'm pretty impressed!

[kueto666]

another difference is the vertical pattern. they go in different directions 

[grimcity]

@kueto666

Ah, good catch!

[dtj16]

Ps: :Last 5 tricks were insane

[hanginplant11]

i love when you geek out!!! get educated! haha

[dtj16]

Honestly supras sneakerhead following has always turned me off about the brand. Although after seeing the insoles, the hidden lacing feature, and how they actually almost feel like an ankle brace. It seems like a really good shoe to recommend to people who roll their ankles/deal with constant heel bruising.

Thank you for finally uploading an answer to explain cupsole/vulcanized for those who don't already know!

Nerdy or not, perfect video!

[grimcity]

@dtj16

hey man, I really appreciate that! Hearing the vulc/cup q on sb-c (and in real life) is really what made me want to address it since everyone else seems to figure that everyone already knows what it means, haha! See ya at the clubhouse, brotha!

[itsaferbie]

Great to see you back! And do you think that you can take a look at the newish Indy's Hollows? Thanks!

[grimcity]

@itsaferbie

Thanks, and I'll see what I can do! Cheers!