Our verdict
Dashing with dreamy comfort—that's the Telford from Lakai in essence. Its tenacity makes tricks involving the heel a walk in the park, while its enhanced boardfeel leaves you with a greater sense of control underfoot. And whether or not you appreciate the compliments, they're bound to come your way whenever your feet are within its supple confines.
Pros
- Heel flip genius
- Sticky
- Stylish like the Jordan 1
- Quite sensitive
- Incredibly comfortable
- Quick break-in
- Remarkable ankle support
- True to size
Cons
- Could be springier
- Gets floppy too soon
- Stylish like the Jordan 1
Who should buy the Lakai Telford
Gets floppy too soon:
- You need a pair whose grip favors heelies more than anything.
- Sneakers Who should NOT buy it.
- Feedback, whether on or off the board, is high on your skate footwear must-have list.
Remarkable ankle support
If you want a cushier kick that stays in shape for longer, check out the ComfyCush SK8-Hi from Vans. And if it's extra top-to-bottom toughness you need, opt for the Vans SK8-Hi GTX instead.
Lakai Telford: A nailer of heel tricks
Many reviewers adore the stickiness of the Telford's gum outsole. A professional among them says that, on it, "any heel flip trick is possible."
Something to spruce up your getup with
This sporty skate kick is a stunner, and sneaker fans love it. "Everywhere I went, people were checking out my kicks," says one of them.
Another individual also speaks of a similar experience, saying that, since wearing the featured shoe, he's been getting compliments from 20-something peeps. It's "the first time in my life that a stranger complimented my shoes," says he.
Excellent boardfeel in the Telford
An expert is very impressed with the Telford's level of sensitivity. He says he gets "a lot of board feel" in it, making him pull off tricks more confidently.
Maximum pampering in every pair
Quite a number of non-professional reviewers find the true-to-size Lakai Telford immensely comfy. One of them says that, on his personal scale, the shoe in question gets a "ten out of ten." "The comfort is great," says another.
It breaks in quickly but...
Based on reports, the Lakai Telford doesn't take too much time to give a relaxed fit. That said, a couple of gear pundits say that the featured kick loosens up way too much. "This gets soggier by the minute," says one of them. "They are gonna feel a lot looser eventually," says another.
Subpar shock absorption
Vloggers are letdown by the Telford's lackluster impact/shock mitigation. One of them blames it on the shoe's default footbed, calling it "pretty much trash." "I just don’t trust it on bigger impacts," says another professional tester.
The Lakai Telford's doozy collar
Numerous sneakerheads are united about the supportiveness of the Telford's high-top cuff. A shoe collector among them says that the kick has "really good ankle support." One other reviewer says that, despite his ankle injury, doing flips in this sneaker feels safe.
Subpar shock absorption
The Telford's shoestrings aren't the toughest out there. A video blogger considers them somewhat of a disappointment since they frayed on him a little too soon.
