Our verdict
The Globe Encore 2 is a skate shoe that does everything you need it to. It offers great looks, comfort, and most importantly, it has superb adhesion to the board and to the ground. For their price, these are sneakers that you would definitely not feel bad thrashing and beating up to a pulp.
Pros
- Grip for days
- Casually stylish
- Comfortable
- Good ventilation
- Accommodates wide foot
- Perfect for skating
- Durable upper
Cons
- Globe Encore 2 has a durable upper
- Track spikes and XC
Who should buy the Globe Encore 2
If you are a skater who values board feel and grip in your skate shoes, the Globe Encore 2 is perfect for you. If you are looking for casual kicks for daily use, these also do the job.
Who should not buy the Globe Encore 2
For more durable options that have removable insoles, check out the Globe Motley Mid and the Globe Tilt.
The Encore 2s look amazing
The Encore 2s look amazing “ultra-stylish” design. Perfect for skating as having “eye-catching details” that make them “trendy” and “suitable for any occasion.” In fact, despite them being marketed as skate shoes, one sneakerhead thought that they were “too good for him to skate in.”
Everyone can fit into these
The Globe Encore 2 fits great according to the people who own a pair. They run true to size, and one fan who usually needs shoes of a wider width even found their pair to fit them perfectly.
usually needs shoes of a wider width
Sneakerheads also find this sneaker to be very comfortable. Here are some of the comments that best represent how it feels to walk in the Globe Encore 2:
- “Comfortable to walk in and well padded.”
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Globe Encore 2 has a durable upper
This suede sneaker's upper is very well received by enthusiasts. According to one fan, this choice of material is “really best” for both adhesion to the board and “abrasion durability.” This is backed by a lot of those who have Encore 2s since most of their comments say that the upper “does not tear quickly.”
Herringbone for the win
Another feature loved by fans is the traction provided by this sneaker. Thanks to its rubber outsole in a herringbone pattern, the shoe is able to provide “good grip” both on concrete and on skateboards.
Skating in the Globe Encore 2 feels right
The Globe Encore 2 is viewed as a great skate shoe by the community. Aside from the features mentioned above, many skaters pointed out the “great board feel” it provides and how its toe cap “works very well with 360 flips.” To sum up how they perform, here’s a quote from one expert: “They’re not good, they’re freaking amazing.”
Durability depends on how you use them
One issue found by a good chunk of those who have a pair of Encore 2s is its durability. A lot of skaters reported that their soles wore out within a few months of usage. However, this does not seem to be a problem for those who use them for casual wear, since there were also a lot of comments praising this shoe for its durability.
