Our verdict
Skate daringly with this Sk8-Hi’s mid version that also happens to be part of the Vans Skate Classics. Its classic skate vibes are refined with enduring materials that assure long-lastingness. Not only that but there's also an impact-bearing insole and a sticky waffle outsole that adds a special touch to those vibes.
Pros
- Wide-feet friendly
- Improved grippiness
- Plushy insole
- Sustains impact
- Superb durability
- Locks the foot in place
- Cool color schemes
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Cons
- Requires a break-in brown
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Who should buy the Vans Skate Grosso Mid
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- You want to be surefooted while skating or cruising the streets
- Front Vans Vault Graphice low-tops, but you don’t like being too confined like the high-top sneakers.
- You’re not worried you’ll get addicted and acquire more than one pair.
Who should not buy it
People who don’t have the patience to break in their sneakers should avoid Vans Skate Grosso Mid and purchase the vans vault br taka hayashi authentic one leather black. Also, those who find Skate Grosso’s insole bothersome would do much better with trainers vans sk8 hi zip vn0a4bux99d1 fun floral black tr wht, as it does not present any issue regarding its ComfyCush sock liner.
Wide footers are welcome
Individuals with wide feet were happy to have their feet fit in the Vans Skate Grosso Mids. A Vans fan noted that it is “a bit roomier than Old Skools,” while others confirmed that it runs slightly larger than other Vans sneakers.
Gotta break in the Vans Skate Grosso Mid
Reviews indicated that this sneaker needs to be completely broken in to experience its extreme comfort. A fan admitted that this was his favorite skate sneaker, but he and his pals shared the sentiment that Skate Grosso Mid took a while to break in.
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The UltraCush 3D accounted for this mid’s plushy footbed, which made a skater say it “feels likes skating on clouds.” Due to this, Skate Grosso Mid was considered a “killer shoe” and the “ultimate sk8 shoe ever made.”
Goods and bads about Vans Skate Grosso Mid’s footbed
A vlogger dove deeper into discussing the merits and demerits of the UltraCush 3D insole in his skating experience. According to him, plastic sits on the bottom of the foam, which keeps the shape of the insole intact. Moreover, it also helped with receiving impacts while performing skate tricks.
However, he revealed it got very uncomfortable after some time when he “hit that level of impact” that made him feel the plasticky thing under the insole.
10/10 for robustness
trainers vans sk8 hi zip vn0a4bux99d1 fun floral black tr wht put through lots of use by a reviewer, yet it held up nicely. Another reviewer overstated the toughness of Skate Grosso Mid and claimed that iAsics Vans Needleworkurthermore, skaters contributed its durability to the sneaker’s mostly suede upper construction. One mentioned that “there’s literally no room for a durability problem” with this build. He backed this statement by skating the pair consistently in a month and showing that it held up well.
Ensures a secure fit
The cool thing a fan found about this skate sneaker is its internal sock liner system that prevents the tongue from moving out of its place. Others added that it keeps the tongue in the middle and secures the foot to the sneaker without restricting their movements.
Vans Skate Grosso Mid has a sick traction
Per a vlogger, Vans Skate Grosso Mid adopted the SickStick outsole from Vans Rowan, wherein its “grooves are a lot deeper,” which “grip a lot more.”
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Fans fell in love with the “rad” and “bomb” design and color schemes of the Skate Grosso Mid. Many adored the sneaker so much that they bought another pair.
