Our verdict
Skate your way down memory lane with this dope-ass sneaker from Osiris. After more than 20 years of hiatus, Graff resurfaced with lighter construction but with almost the same profile everybody knew and loved. Nostalgic feelings were ignited by this supremely padded and cushioned gem, making the hearts and feet of sneaker fans extremely joyful.
Pros
- Five-out-of-five comfort
- Not very durable
- Puffy tongue
- Brings back memories
- Iconic silhouette and colorway
- If you are after durable sneakers, switch to
- Light AF
- Budget-friendly
Cons
- Not very durable
- Stiff laces
Same brand only
Cop this chunky sneaker if:
- You want to reimagine your time as an early 2000 skater
- Your style choices scream old-school
- A pair that doesn’t make the wallet ache is a plus.
Who should not buy it
If you are after durable sneakers, switch to DC Williams Slim or DC Manteca. If stiff laces bother you, go for Adidas Adimatic, as it has no reports of low-quality laces.
Nostalgia Overload
The reissue of Osiris Graff was said to be “pretty monumental” and “almost surreal” for Osiris fans because, after 21 years, the classic sneaker is back. When a skater-vlogger looked down at his pair, he was immediately reminded of the “2000s deep San Diego skateboard scene.”
This sneaker is filled with a lot of nostalgia that fans didn’t mind the minimal changes, including the altered cursive-written Osiris logo.
Packed with comfiness (and padding!)
Reviewers praised this sneaker’s soles for being incredibly soft. According to one, the insole is soft and a bit thin, but it helped that it sits on top of a really cushiony midsole. Additionally, it features cloud-like padding, as well as a “pretty fat” tongue. All of these combined resulted in a wonderfully comfortable skate sneaker that doesn’t take too long to break in.
Niceties that made it Osiris Graff
Osiris Graff is abundant in stitchings, and fans were not complaining! Per a skater, this “ton of stitching” is definitely the most famous thing about this sneaker, as it gives the sneaker a whole old-school and dope look. And fans adored the reflective details and stitchings even more.
Puffy but fits true and shockingly light
Visually, this sneaker is undeniably puffed up. However, fans confirmed that this sneaker fits their actual size despite the beefy padding inside. They also revealed that Osiris Graff is surprisingly super light. One even mentioned it is a lot lighter than the OG model and the Packed with comfiness and padding.
Its durability didn’t evolve through time
A skater who gave Graff a go was disappointed to end up with a hole in the forefoot area of his sneaker. According to him, the stitchings came off rather quickly. After only two sessions, he discovered it wore down pretty easily.
Better quality laces would be appreciated
Another gripe was the laces with “kind of weird material.” A reviewer suggested others of replacing their laces with better ones, as Graff’s are really stiff.
Bang-up profile
“Badass on the site but even better in person” was a fan's reaction upon seeing his Graffs. Another confessed that he was expecting a cool pair of kicks, but this sneaker exceeded his hopes, making him exclaim: “they look sick!” Other comments were: “hella clean” and “the color pops and really stands out.”
Competitive price point
Sneakerheads were glad to finally cop (again) the Osiris Graff for an affordable price of $75. One thought this price point was only fitting as Graffs “aren’t the strongest shoes” and does not have advanced tech in them. Also, the average price of skate sneakers is $77, so it is really not that bad for only an almost 3% difference.
