Our verdict
Lakai Flaco 2 skate shoes will work with skaters of all types, and it is as versatile as it gets. They are excellent for any type of skating—street, transitional, and more—and they hold up well. The sneakers contain enough cushioning for impact skating, and their grip is exceptional. The uppers are made of strong suede and co-bound, so if you rip through a layer, you still have another layer left.
Pros
- Quite sturdy
- Long-lasting grip
- Lakai Flaco 2
- Perfect for skating
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- Perfect fitting
Cons
- Little stiff
Who should buy Lakai Flaco 2
Lakai Flaco 2 accommodate easily wider feet and are a great choice for anybody who is looking for:
- A classic skate shoe styling completed with a low profile and minimal design that has an interplay of texture between canvas and suede
- Pro shoes that are so comfortable and tech advanced that skateboarders won’t hesitate to pick them up and is best paired with jeans, cargo shorts, chinos, and canvas pants
Durability of Lakai Flaco 2
Lakai Flaco 2s feature co-bound suede fabric on the high wear areas of the shoes to lessen the risk of blowouts. This means that these areas are reinforced with rubber underlays that let you skate these kicks for a long time.
Comfort and arch support
Delux-Lite sock liners keep the comfort at a high level by providing arch support. The sock liners have deep heel cups that keep the feet nice and centered.
Track and field
Para-Mount outsoles reduce fatigue and absorb impact through the use of dual-density rubber. And the Hex-tread pattern of the soles delivers 360° flexibility for excellent grip and board feel.
Same brand only
Lakai is the brainchild of two pro skateboarders, Mike Carroll and Rick Howard, in 1999. They wanted to produce skate shoes that any genuine skateboarder would be proud to own. In an industry where many brands capitalize on the skating culture and produce footwear that is more flash than substance, they thought they had a chance.
The design is clean and inspired by a classic, the Howard Select model, which came out in 2006. The second edition of the Flacos, Lakai Flaco 2s, came out in the first half of 2019.
There are a few key differences between the two Flaco shoes. For the Flaco 2s, Lakai added tongue stabilizers to keep the tongues centered instead of moving around inside. The ventilation holes at the sides were removed, and the eye stays blend in with the rest of the uppers as opposed to the more prominent layout of the first Flacos.
The newer version dropped the Luxe-Lite insoles of Flaco 1s and instead used Delux-Lite sock liners. Para-Mount technology was also applied to the vulcanized soles; it provides better impact absorption. The chevron tread pattern of the old was dropped in favor of hexagon-shaped ones.
