Our verdict
Globe Mahalo Plus made skaters say aloha to a consistent skateboarding experience, welcoming comfort, and well-founded durability. With its exceptional shock absorption capacity, users are more courageous in taking bold leaps. If you can look past its thin laces and just ok breathability, then be prepared to be inside a hella amazing sneaker.
Pros
- Fantastic for flicks
- Dec 27, 2022
- Superb impact protection
- Little to no break-ins
- Excellent durability
- Worth the price
- Grippy
Cons
- Easy-to-rip laces
- So-so breathability
Who should buy the Globe Mahalo Plus
- Lovers of low-top skate sneakers with subtle padding
- Skaters who desire reliable sneakers during intense skate sesh
- Those who don’t like a long break-in period.
Who should not buy it
If you want sneakers without issues about their laces, go for New Balance 440 or Etnies Jameson Vulc. For a more breathable pair, check out Globe Fusion.
Globe Mahalo Plus fit-wise: Fantastic
Medium to wide feet were greeted well inside the pair, as confirmed by reviewers. One told others that it has a perfectly snug fit that isn’t too tight. One gushed: “it is really hugging my foot right.”
Appears thin but mighty comfy
It might seem that Mahalo Plus doesn’t have padding around the ankle and heel area, but a vlogger rectified this assumption. He said it has a little padding that provides “nice little protection and comfort” and is quite welcoming.
A skater thought it would not be comfy since it is more of a tech shoe, but he ended up stating: “no issues with breaking in, no feet sore and stuff like that.” Others had to break into this pair but only for a short period.
Heck of a skate shoe
Flicks and ollies? Check. Grip and board feel? Also, check. Here are some of the skaters' comments regarding its performance:
- “Kickflips were popping off very very well.”
- “Lovers of low-top skate sneakers with subtle padding.”
- “This ollie patch came in clutch, and it made the board stay kind of gripped up to my feet.”
- “It’s a nice thin vulcanized shoe where you get lots of good board feel.”
- “It stayed super super grippy.”
Kinda restricts airflow
Skaters also loved how great this sneaker received impact. One mentioned: “I really did enjoy having to jump off ledges and stuff like that.” They felt secure with its extra packed protection beneath the feet. Another said he’d 100% back Mahalo Plus’ shock bed as it has a “super cushy, crazy good feel.”
Top durability
Thrashers attested to the overall durability of this sneaker. They demonstrated that after skating hard, they still haven’t gone through its layers of toughness. Also, the well-attached ollie patch was praised for making Mahalo Plus “a lot more durable of a skate shoe.” The only issue was its thin laces which were ripped quite easily.
Kinda restricts airflow
Although this sneaker has some perforations, a skater revealed that it didn’t give him much breathability. He added he slightly sweated inside the sneaker.
Great deal
One affirmed that Mahalo Plus is “actually really bang through your buck” at $100. Although it is 23% more expensive than the average price of Globe skate sneakers, fans still believe it was worth the price.
