{ "meta": { "generated": "2026-10-19", "n_models": 59, "n_data_points": 69, "n_ranked": 16, "note": "Leaderboard ranks models by the median of \"done\" data points (hours until the source said the shoe was finished or blown through). Short-test results (no hole after X h / hole within X h) are shown separately and never mixed into the median. Data points from the same tester are counted once." }, "shoes": [ { "id": "adidas-tyshawn", "slug": "adidas-tyshawn", "brand": "adidas", "model": "Tyshawn (3ST.004)", "name": "adidas Tyshawn (3ST.004)", "construction": { "sole": "cupsole", "upper": "suede", "reinforced_ollie_area": "unknown" }, "stats": { "median_hours_lasted": 170, "n_lasted": 1, "min_hours_lasted": 170, "max_hours_lasted": 170, "earliest_first_hole_hours": 80, "longest_no_hole_hours": null, "n_points": 2, "short_test_holes": 1, "latest_source_date": "2023-12-07", "rank": 1 }, "data_points": [ { "endpoint": "done", "hours": 170, "hours_low": null, "hours_high": null, "first_hole_hours": 100, "sessions": null, "period": null, "source": "SkateboardersHQ long-term test", "source_url": "https://skateboardershq.com/most-durable-skate-shoes/", "source_type": "review", "date": "2023-12-07", "quote": "We skated this shoe for 170 hours ... After 100 hours of street skateboarding some holes started to appear.", "notes": "", "derived": false, "same_tester_as": null }, { "endpoint": "first_hole", "hours": 80, "hours_low": null, "hours_high": null, "first_hole_hours": null, "sessions": null, "period": null, "source": "Rippedlaces durability roundup", "source_url": "https://rippedlaces.com/skateboarding/most-durable-skate-shoes/", "source_type": "review", "date": null, "quote": "it takes over 80 hours to finally get some holes in there on Jessup grip tape", "notes": "", "derived": false, "same_tester_as": "SkateboardersHQ (same author)" } ] }, { "id": "etnies-marana-michelin", "slug": "etnies-marana-michelin", "brand": "etnies", "model": "Marana Michelin", "name": "etnies Marana Michelin", "construction": { "sole": "cupsole", "upper": "suede", "reinforced_ollie_area": "yes" }, "stats": { "median_hours_lasted": 145.0, "n_lasted": 2, "min_hours_lasted": 140, "max_hours_lasted": 150, "earliest_first_hole_hours": null, "longest_no_hole_hours": 20, "n_points": 3, "short_test_holes": 0, "latest_source_date": "2025-05-31", "rank": 2 }, "data_points": [ { "endpoint": "done", "hours": 140, "hours_low": null, "hours_high": null, "first_hole_hours": null, "sessions": null, "period": null, "source": "SkateboardersHQ long-term test", "source_url": "https://skateboardershq.com/most-durable-skate-shoes/", "source_type": "review", "date": "2023-12-07", "quote": "After 140 hours we felt that they needed replacement", "notes": "", "derived": false, "same_tester_as": null }, { "endpoint": "done", "hours": 150, "hours_low": null, "hours_high": null, "first_hole_hours": null, "sessions": null, "period": null, "source": "Reddit r/skateboardhelp, u/jdutaillis", "source_url": "https://www.reddit.com/r/skateboardhelp/comments/1l0b1wz/the_most_durable_shoes_on_the_market/", "source_type": "reddit", "date": "2025-05-31", "quote": "I've been skating this pair for 11 months and I only just blew through the toe ... I'd say I've put around 150 hours on these", "notes": "Skater estimates hours; used Remind insoles.", "derived": false, "same_tester_as": null }, { "endpoint": "no_hole", "hours": 20, "hours_low": null, "hours_high": null, "first_hole_hours": null, "sessions": null, "period": null, "source": "skatedeluxe wear test", "source_url": "https://www.skatedeluxe.com/blog/en/wear-test-etnies-marana-x-michelin/", "source_type": "review", "date": "2017-09-17", "quote": "I took a pair of the etnies Marana x Michelin and tested them for 20 hours ... After a total of 20 hours of testing, I was still amazed.", "notes": "", "derived": false, "same_tester_as": null } ] }, { "id": "nb-numeric-306", "slug": "nb-numeric-306", "brand": "New Balance Numeric", "model": "306 Jamie Foy (vulc)", "name": "New Balance Numeric 306 Jamie Foy (vulc)", "construction": { "sole": "vulc", "upper": "suede", "reinforced_ollie_area": "yes" }, "stats": { "median_hours_lasted": 110, "n_lasted": 1, "min_hours_lasted": 110, "max_hours_lasted": 110, "earliest_first_hole_hours": null, "longest_no_hole_hours": null, "n_points": 1, "short_test_holes": 0, "latest_source_date": "2023-12-07", "rank": 3 }, "data_points": [ { "endpoint": "done", "hours": 110, "hours_low": null, "hours_high": null, "first_hole_hours": null, "sessions": null, "period": null, "source": "SkateboardersHQ long-term test", "source_url": "https://skateboardershq.com/most-durable-skate-shoes/", "source_type": "review", "date": "2023-12-07", "quote": "Still skateable until we hit 110 hours and we had to say goodbye.", "notes": "", "derived": false, "same_tester_as": null } ] }, { "id": "nike-sb-dunk-low-pro", "slug": "nike-sb-dunk-low-pro", "brand": "Nike SB", "model": "Dunk Low Pro", "name": "Nike SB Dunk Low Pro", "construction": { "sole": "cupsole", "upper": "suede", "reinforced_ollie_area": "unknown" }, "stats": { "median_hours_lasted": 95, "n_lasted": 1, "min_hours_lasted": 95, "max_hours_lasted": 95, "earliest_first_hole_hours": null, "longest_no_hole_hours": null, "n_points": 1, "short_test_holes": 0, "latest_source_date": "2024-11-22", "rank": 4 }, "data_points": [ { "endpoint": "done", "hours": 95, "hours_low": null, "hours_high": null, "first_hole_hours": null, "sessions": 50, "period": null, "source": "Reddit r/NewSkaters, u/Jacorpes (tallies hours per pair)", "source_url": "https://www.reddit.com/r/NewSkaters/comments/1gx8mwu/drop_the_most_durable_skate_shoe_youve_skated/", "source_type": "reddit", "date": "2024-11-22", "quote": "Nike SB Dunk Low Pro Aqua Noise JCD Sessions: 50 Hours: 95 First shoe goo hour: 60", "notes": "Uppers patched with Shoe Goo; retired when a hole wears under the toe (sole). Mostly transition/park.", "derived": false, "same_tester_as": null } ] }, { "id": "es-accel-slim", "slug": "es-accel-slim", "brand": "éS", "model": "Accel Slim", "name": "éS Accel Slim", "construction": { "sole": "cupsole", "upper": "suede", "reinforced_ollie_area": "unknown" }, "stats": { "median_hours_lasted": 90, "n_lasted": 1, "min_hours_lasted": 90, "max_hours_lasted": 90, "earliest_first_hole_hours": 60, "longest_no_hole_hours": null, "n_points": 2, "short_test_holes": 1, "latest_source_date": "2023-12-07", "rank": 5 }, "data_points": [ { "endpoint": "done", "hours": 90, "hours_low": null, "hours_high": null, "first_hole_hours": null, "sessions": null, "period": null, "source": "SkateboardersHQ long-term test", "source_url": "https://skateboardershq.com/most-durable-skate-shoes/", "source_type": "review", "date": "2023-12-07", "quote": "80-90 hours is where they start to rip ... After 90 hours they are done for", "notes": "", "derived": false, "same_tester_as": null }, { "endpoint": "first_hole", "hours": 60, "hours_low": null, "hours_high": null, "first_hole_hours": null, "sessions": null, "period": null, "source": "Rippedlaces durability roundup", "source_url": "https://rippedlaces.com/skateboarding/most-durable-skate-shoes/", "source_type": "review", "date": null, "quote": "It took over 60 hours to finally get some ollie and kickflip holes", "notes": "", "derived": false, "same_tester_as": "SkateboardersHQ (same author)" } ] }, { "id": "lakai-griffin", "slug": "lakai-griffin", "brand": "Lakai", "model": "Griffin", "name": "Lakai Griffin", "construction": { "sole": "vulc", "upper": "suede", "reinforced_ollie_area": "unknown" }, "stats": { "median_hours_lasted": 80, "n_lasted": 1, "min_hours_lasted": 80, "max_hours_lasted": 80, "earliest_first_hole_hours": null, "longest_no_hole_hours": null, "n_points": 1, "short_test_holes": 0, "latest_source_date": "2023-12-07", "rank": 6 }, "data_points": [ { "endpoint": "done", "hours": 80, "hours_low": null, "hours_high": null, "first_hole_hours": null, "sessions": null, "period": null, "source": "SkateboardersHQ long-term test", "source_url": "https://skateboardershq.com/most-durable-skate-shoes/", "source_type": "review", "date": "2023-12-07", "quote": "Table: Lakai Griffin | Vulcanized | Suede | 80 hours lasted", "notes": "", "derived": false, "same_tester_as": null } ] }, { "id": "nike-sb-blazer-mid", "slug": "nike-sb-blazer-mid", "brand": "Nike SB", "model": "Zoom Blazer Mid", "name": "Nike SB Zoom Blazer Mid", "construction": { "sole": "vulc", "upper": "suede", "reinforced_ollie_area": "unknown" }, "stats": { "median_hours_lasted": 79.5, "n_lasted": 1, "min_hours_lasted": 79.5, "max_hours_lasted": 79.5, "earliest_first_hole_hours": null, "longest_no_hole_hours": null, "n_points": 2, "short_test_holes": 0, "latest_source_date": "2024-11-22", "rank": 7 }, "data_points": [ { "endpoint": "done", "hours": 79.5, "hours_low": null, "hours_high": null, "first_hole_hours": null, "sessions": 45, "period": null, "source": "Reddit r/NewSkaters, u/Jacorpes (tallies hours per pair)", "source_url": "https://www.reddit.com/r/NewSkaters/comments/1gx8mwu/drop_the_most_durable_skate_shoe_youve_skated/", "source_type": "reddit", "date": "2024-11-22", "quote": "Nike SB Blazer Mid ISO Grey Sessions: 45 Hours: 79.5", "notes": "Uppers patched with Shoe Goo; retired when a hole wears under the toe (sole). Mostly transition/park.", "derived": false, "same_tester_as": null }, { "endpoint": "no_hole", "hours": null, "hours_low": null, "hours_high": null, "first_hole_hours": null, "sessions": null, "period": "several weeks", "source": "skatedeluxe wear test", "source_url": "https://www.skatedeluxe.com/blog/en/nike-sb-blazer-mid-wear-test-review/", "source_type": "review", "date": "2020-06-25", "quote": "Even after several weeks of skating and kickflips, there is little wear and tear.", "notes": "", "derived": false, "same_tester_as": null } ] }, { "id": "last-resort-vm003", "slug": "last-resort-vm003", "brand": "Last Resort AB", "model": "VM003", "name": "Last Resort AB VM003", "construction": { "sole": "vulc", "upper": "canvas/suede", "reinforced_ollie_area": "unknown" }, "stats": { "median_hours_lasted": 74, "n_lasted": 1, "min_hours_lasted": 74, "max_hours_lasted": 74, "earliest_first_hole_hours": null, "longest_no_hole_hours": null, "n_points": 2, "short_test_holes": 1, "latest_source_date": "2024-11-22", "rank": 8 }, "data_points": [ { "endpoint": "done", "hours": 74, "hours_low": null, "hours_high": null, "first_hole_hours": null, "sessions": 39, "period": null, "source": "Reddit r/NewSkaters, u/Jacorpes (tallies hours per pair)", "source_url": "https://www.reddit.com/r/NewSkaters/comments/1gx8mwu/drop_the_most_durable_skate_shoe_youve_skated/", "source_type": "reddit", "date": "2024-11-22", "quote": "LRAB VM003 Hi Canvas Cracked Sessions: 39 Hours: 74 ... Those blazers and Last Resorts would have died on about hour 10 or 20 if I didn't [patch them]", "notes": "Uppers patched with Shoe Goo; retired when a hole wears under the toe (sole). Mostly transition/park.", "derived": false, "same_tester_as": null }, { "endpoint": "hole_in_test", "hours": 10, "hours_low": null, "hours_high": null, "first_hole_hours": null, "sessions": null, "period": null, "source": "Weartested 10-hour wear test", "source_url": "https://www.weartested.com/last-resort-ab/", "source_type": "review", "date": "2022-05-20", "quote": "the frontal part of the shoe, where a hole in the canvas appeared", "notes": "Low-top canvas VM003.", "derived": false, "same_tester_as": null } ] }, { "id": "etnies-joslin-2", "slug": "etnies-joslin-2", "brand": "etnies", "model": "Joslin 2", "name": "etnies Joslin 2", "construction": { "sole": "cupsole", "upper": "suede", "reinforced_ollie_area": "unknown" }, "stats": { "median_hours_lasted": 70, "n_lasted": 1, "min_hours_lasted": 70, "max_hours_lasted": 70, "earliest_first_hole_hours": null, "longest_no_hole_hours": null, "n_points": 1, "short_test_holes": 0, "latest_source_date": "2023-12-07", "rank": 9 }, "data_points": [ { "endpoint": "done", "hours": 70, "hours_low": null, "hours_high": null, "first_hole_hours": null, "sessions": null, "period": null, "source": "SkateboardersHQ long-term test", "source_url": "https://skateboardershq.com/most-durable-skate-shoes/", "source_type": "review", "date": "2023-12-07", "quote": "Table: Etnies Joslin 2 | Cupsole | Suede | 70 hours lasted", "notes": "", "derived": false, "same_tester_as": null } ] }, { "id": "etnies-veer", "slug": "etnies-veer", "brand": "etnies", "model": "Veer", "name": "etnies Veer", "construction": { "sole": "cupsole", "upper": "suede", "reinforced_ollie_area": "unknown" }, "stats": { "median_hours_lasted": 70, "n_lasted": 1, "min_hours_lasted": 70, "max_hours_lasted": 70, "earliest_first_hole_hours": null, "longest_no_hole_hours": null, "n_points": 1, "short_test_holes": 0, "latest_source_date": "2023-12-07", "rank": 10 }, "data_points": [ { "endpoint": "done", "hours": 70, "hours_low": null, "hours_high": null, "first_hole_hours": null, "sessions": null, "period": null, "source": "SkateboardersHQ long-term test", "source_url": "https://skateboardershq.com/most-durable-skate-shoes/", "source_type": "review", "date": "2023-12-07", "quote": "Table: Etnies Veers | Cupsole | Suede | 70 hours lasted", "notes": "", "derived": false, "same_tester_as": null } ] }, { "id": "dc-lynx-og", "slug": "dc-lynx-og", "brand": "DC", "model": "Lynx OG", "name": "DC Lynx OG", "construction": { "sole": "cupsole", "upper": "suede/leather", "reinforced_ollie_area": "unknown" }, "stats": { "median_hours_lasted": 65.0, "n_lasted": 1, "min_hours_lasted": 65.0, "max_hours_lasted": 65.0, "earliest_first_hole_hours": null, "longest_no_hole_hours": null, "n_points": 1, "short_test_holes": 0, "latest_source_date": "2025-04-29", "rank": 11 }, "data_points": [ { "endpoint": "done", "hours": null, "hours_low": 60, "hours_high": 70, "first_hole_hours": null, "sessions": null, "period": null, "source": "SLAP forum thread \"How long do your shoes last you?\"", "source_url": "https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=2859942.0", "source_type": "forum", "date": "2025-04-29", "quote": "to 60-70 hours on the high end (love you, OGs)", "notes": "Same skater as the Rowley XLT entry; uses super glue / Shoe Goo.", "derived": false, "same_tester_as": null } ] }, { "id": "vans-skate-half-cab", "slug": "vans-skate-half-cab", "brand": "Vans", "model": "Skate Half Cab", "name": "Vans Skate Half Cab", "construction": { "sole": "vulc", "upper": "suede", "reinforced_ollie_area": "yes" }, "stats": { "median_hours_lasted": 62.5, "n_lasted": 1, "min_hours_lasted": 62.5, "max_hours_lasted": 62.5, "earliest_first_hole_hours": null, "longest_no_hole_hours": 20, "n_points": 2, "short_test_holes": 0, "latest_source_date": "2023-10-18", "rank": 12 }, "data_points": [ { "endpoint": "done", "hours": null, "hours_low": 60, "hours_high": 65, "first_hole_hours": null, "sessions": null, "period": null, "source": "Reddit r/NewSkaters, u/Thisizamazing", "source_url": "https://www.reddit.com/r/NewSkaters/comments/17anpkh/how_long_does_vans_half_cabs_pros_last/", "source_type": "reddit", "date": "2023-10-18", "quote": "I skated about an hour a day, 5 days a week in these and they lasted about 3 months", "notes": "Hours derived from the stated schedule: ~1 h/day x 5 days/week x ~12-13 weeks = ~60-65 h.", "derived": true, "same_tester_as": null }, { "endpoint": "no_hole", "hours": 20, "hours_low": null, "hours_high": null, "first_hole_hours": null, "sessions": null, "period": null, "source": "skatedeluxe wear test", "source_url": "https://www.skatedeluxe.com/blog/en/vans-skate-half-cab-92-wear-test-review/", "source_type": "review", "date": "2022-11-23", "quote": "After about 20 skated hours, the usual signs of wear and tear can be seen. A few seams tore in the flick area.", "notes": "Skate Half Cab '92 variant.", "derived": false, "same_tester_as": null } ] }, { "id": "nike-sb-janoski", "slug": "nike-sb-janoski", "brand": "Nike SB", "model": "Stefan Janoski", "name": "Nike SB Stefan Janoski", "construction": { "sole": "vulc", "upper": "suede", "reinforced_ollie_area": "unknown" }, "stats": { "median_hours_lasted": 60, "n_lasted": 1, "min_hours_lasted": 60, "max_hours_lasted": 60, "earliest_first_hole_hours": null, "longest_no_hole_hours": null, "n_points": 1, "short_test_holes": 0, "latest_source_date": "2023-12-07", "rank": 13 }, "data_points": [ { "endpoint": "done", "hours": 60, "hours_low": null, "hours_high": null, "first_hole_hours": null, "sessions": null, "period": null, "source": "SkateboardersHQ long-term test", "source_url": "https://skateboardershq.com/most-durable-skate-shoes/", "source_type": "review", "date": "2023-12-07", "quote": "Table: Nike Stefan Janoski | Vulcanized | Suede | 60 hours lasted", "notes": "", "derived": false, "same_tester_as": null } ] }, { "id": "nike-sb-zoom-blazer-low-pro", "slug": "nike-sb-zoom-blazer-low-pro", "brand": "Nike SB", "model": "Zoom Blazer Low Pro", "name": "Nike SB Zoom Blazer Low Pro", "construction": { "sole": "vulc", "upper": "suede", "reinforced_ollie_area": "unknown" }, "stats": { "median_hours_lasted": 50, "n_lasted": 1, "min_hours_lasted": 50, "max_hours_lasted": 50, "earliest_first_hole_hours": null, "longest_no_hole_hours": null, "n_points": 1, "short_test_holes": 0, "latest_source_date": "2023-12-07", "rank": 14 }, "data_points": [ { "endpoint": "done", "hours": 50, "hours_low": null, "hours_high": null, "first_hole_hours": null, "sessions": null, "period": null, "source": "SkateboardersHQ long-term test", "source_url": "https://skateboardershq.com/most-durable-skate-shoes/", "source_type": "review", "date": "2023-12-07", "quote": "Table: Nike SB Zoom Blazer Low Pro | Vulcanized | Suede | 50 hours lasted", "notes": "", "derived": false, "same_tester_as": null } ] }, { "id": "dvs-comanche-2", "slug": "dvs-comanche-2", "brand": "DVS", "model": "Comanche 2.0", "name": "DVS Comanche 2.0", "construction": { "sole": "cupsole", "upper": "suede/canvas", "reinforced_ollie_area": "unknown" }, "stats": { "median_hours_lasted": 40, "n_lasted": 1, "min_hours_lasted": 40, "max_hours_lasted": 40, "earliest_first_hole_hours": null, "longest_no_hole_hours": null, "n_points": 1, "short_test_holes": 0, "latest_source_date": "2023-12-07", "rank": 15 }, "data_points": [ { "endpoint": "done", "hours": 40, "hours_low": null, "hours_high": null, "first_hole_hours": null, "sessions": null, "period": null, "source": "SkateboardersHQ long-term test", "source_url": "https://skateboardershq.com/most-durable-skate-shoes/", "source_type": "review", "date": "2023-12-07", "quote": "after 40 hours they were unskateable", "notes": "", "derived": false, "same_tester_as": null } ] }, { "id": "vans-rowley-xlt", "slug": "vans-rowley-xlt", "brand": "Vans", "model": "Rowley XLT", "name": "Vans Rowley XLT", "construction": { "sole": "cupsole", "upper": "leather/suede", "reinforced_ollie_area": "unknown" }, "stats": { "median_hours_lasted": 22.5, "n_lasted": 1, "min_hours_lasted": 22.5, "max_hours_lasted": 22.5, "earliest_first_hole_hours": null, "longest_no_hole_hours": 15, "n_points": 2, "short_test_holes": 0, "latest_source_date": "2025-04-29", "rank": 16 }, "data_points": [ { "endpoint": "done", "hours": null, "hours_low": 20, "hours_high": 25, "first_hole_hours": null, "sessions": null, "period": null, "source": "SLAP forum thread \"How long do your shoes last you?\"", "source_url": "https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=2859942.0", "source_type": "forum", "date": "2025-04-29", "quote": "Shoes will last me anywhere between 20-25 hours of \"flip-oriented\" skating on the low end (looking at you, XLTs)", "notes": "Skater uses super glue / Shoe Goo.", "derived": false, "same_tester_as": null }, { "endpoint": "no_hole", "hours": 15, "hours_low": null, "hours_high": null, "first_hole_hours": null, "sessions": 7, "period": null, "source": "YouTube: \"Vans Rowley XLT wear test 15 hour update\"", "source_url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFeQ1HHR724", "source_type": "youtube", "date": "2024-04-30", "quote": "these are the 15-hour mark ... I've went out seven times ... the stitching breaks really quick", "notes": "No hole yet at 15 h; stitching and lace damage.", "derived": false, "same_tester_as": null } ] }, { "id": "adidas-puig", "slug": "adidas-puig", "brand": "adidas", "model": "Puig", "name": "adidas Puig", "construction": { "sole": "cupsole", "upper": "suede/mesh", "reinforced_ollie_area": "unknown" }, "stats": { "median_hours_lasted": null, "n_lasted": 0, "min_hours_lasted": null, "max_hours_lasted": null, "earliest_first_hole_hours": null, "longest_no_hole_hours": 50, "n_points": 1, "short_test_holes": 0, "latest_source_date": "2021-02-12", "rank": null }, "data_points": [ { "endpoint": "no_hole", "hours": 50, "hours_low": null, "hours_high": null, "first_hole_hours": null, "sessions": null, "period": null, "source": "skatedeluxe wear test", "source_url": "https://www.skatedeluxe.com/blog/en/adidas-skateboarding-puig-wear-test/", "source_type": "review", "date": "2021-02-12", "quote": "After about 30 hours of skating, the side of the shoe had lost some stitching along with the mesh ... 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null, "max_hours_lasted": null, "earliest_first_hole_hours": null, "longest_no_hole_hours": null, "n_points": 1, "short_test_holes": 1, "latest_source_date": "2019-08-11", "rank": null }, "data_points": [ { "endpoint": "hole_in_test", "hours": 10, "hours_low": null, "hours_high": null, "first_hole_hours": null, "sessions": null, "period": null, "source": "Weartested 10-hour wear test", "source_url": "https://www.weartested.com/huf-dylan-slip-on/", "source_type": "review", "date": "2019-08-11", "quote": "lasted incredibly during the whole 10 hour test period, despite a small hole appearing in the Ollie-area", "notes": "", "derived": false, "same_tester_as": null } ] }, { "id": "lakai-flaco-2", "slug": "lakai-flaco-2", "brand": "Lakai", "model": "Flaco II", "name": "Lakai Flaco II", "construction": { "sole": "unknown", "upper": "suede/canvas", "reinforced_ollie_area": "yes" }, "stats": { "median_hours_lasted": null, "n_lasted": 0, "min_hours_lasted": null, "max_hours_lasted": null, 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