Hi, can you do the Asics Ex89 when you get the chance? They are similar in design to the NB 550s, but no one has done a good video yet on its construction/quality.
Technically hype shoes are exactly the same as general release shoes when it comes to the insides. When he chopped open the chunky dunky and the pandas, you could see there was barely any difference in terms of the leather used and just like the pandas, most of the materials used on the chunky dunky were trash.
You must not be a Sneakerhead, if you were you’d know the Forum is a dope fire hype sneaker bro!!! But whatever thats why theres a difference between knowledge and wisdom!!!
hey, its me , they guy that sent you an email about this shoe. I love this video, thank you so much. It feels my heart with joy seeing you even mention the video i sent for the history of the shoe.
Adidas’ skateboarding division also has their own version, the Forum ‘84 ADV. Depending on the season, the materials can change a bit. Much like Dunks versus SB Dunks, the skate versions have better technology and comfort.
@@AeroPrimeOG DAMN! I was lucky to score a pair of the nubuck, suede, and tumbled leather all white and off-white joints earlier this year. They sold out in only a day or two at my local. Ended up scoring a pair on Premier (Michigan skate shop) for ~$80 on sale. Love em. They’re roomier and more stable than SB Dunks. Materials feel a tad better at a $100 retail.
@@AlmostLakai94 for sure! Go TTS, unless you swap insoles. They’re a great shoe. They’ll eventually be skated, but I’m keeping em clean for now. I highly suggest the models with suede and tumbled leather over the smooth, corrected grain leather. I know the tumbling is a print for the basketball throwback, but I’m not sure about the ADV version.
This particular forum model in your video is made with recycled materials so the quality isn't as good but it'd be very interesting to see if you could compare this to the more premium 'blue thread' forum '84 models
@@xeicv they're actually made with different materials. The blue thread was a high quality remake of the OG shoe while the 84 and regular forums are more commercial, hence the limited availability of the blue thread pairs. The collab pairs like Packers and Eric Emanuel also have higher quality leather.
I'm with you there. I have a lot of Adidas shoes - Sneakers as well as "real" sport shoes - and I would LOOOVE to get real retro models built the same way like 40 years ago. The shoes of the 80ies had the best silhouettes ever. Clean, basic and functional. Max. 5 to 7 colorways (white/blue, blue/white, white/red, red/white, black/white, white/black and then maybe gold/black, or something like that). Nothing of this "chichi"-nonsense from nowadays.
This is honestly a great shoe for casual wear. I like them better than an AF1 especially since its not crazy priced, I scooped a few of these on sale for $70.
@@nova-ef2sx I got a pair for 46 euros from my local Adidas outlet. I live in Finland which is not really known for its cheap prices, so I'm pretty sure that you can find them nowadays for like 50-70 euro
I'd like to see a series on hiking boots. Asolo, Lowa, Mamut, Merrell, Vasque, LA Sportiva, etc. I wear Vasque boots when I'm in the mountains and love them. I was wondering whether there was a huge difference in build quality vs the high end boots and the lower end boots.
I agree: comparing old vs. new technology would be very interesting! I am sure that in many cases it will show that "new" is not better than "old" and "new" is just a gimmick to sell and advert more crap. That's why companies are not interested to do it. People who are now a main number of customers on the market are 40-50 year old. They grew up in the 70's and 80's that's why "nostalgia" and "retro" are in fashion. But in most cases product based on "nostalgia" are just slogans, empty words...
I’d go as far as to say that this is straight up “bait and switch”… the shoe advertises itself as one thing, like where you can see the technology in a small part. It once you test it open you see it’s on “inspired by” the look of the retro styles.
I’d say most technology is better, especially for adidas. I know cloudfoam, boost, their EVA, and bounce technology are newer, and I can say are pretty damn good. Maybe it’s not super different when comparing cloudfoam and EVA to the cushioning from 20-30 years ago. But it’s probably better. At least boost and bounce foam was. I mean even back then people were trying to cut corners, so I wouldn’t be surprised if the quality of retros were on par with shoes 20-30 years ago that were considered quality.
Foams and grip are definitely better. But old shoes can have some really sturdy construction that new ones don’t, price and style being equal. If you’re using the shoes for sport then you’d see an immediate difference in comfort and protection. For everyday wear not so much, but you notice the lighter weight and some comfort if your classic shoe wasn’t particularly comfort.
With your knowledge we would all appreciate an in depth video on midsole materials such as the (Eva) foam used now compared to what was used in the 90s I’m talking specifically about Jordan’s but the eva midsole foam is used everywhere today not just by Nike/Jordan brand
I recently bought the Adidas Adi2000, my first Adidas pair in a couple years, and i gotta say they are amazing! Affordable, comfortable with a nice old school look 🙌🏻
I'd love to see New Balance 574s v the 574 Legacy line. I bought the limited edition Bodega Collab because they looked like Vault Tec shoes. I feel like the 574 has been around for decades yet has never been in style.
I’m the biggest Forum 84 fan I know. Appreciate this video. From my perspective, the forum 84 is far superior in quality than its mid 80s basketball competitors. I’ve got a ton of Forum 84 reviews if anyone is interested.
Can you do the Puma Slipstreams? Super underrated sneaker, I'd be interested to see how good the materials are compared to more hyped brands like Nike NB and Adidas
Puma does make really good shoes the reason they're underrated is mostly because americans only want american brands even if they don't make the shoes in america.
Good thing the midsole stitching is real. My 3 year old supercourts have the same pattern but after sole seperation, I realized that they were just decorative and not really sewn into the shoe.
Had these 20 years ago and have a new pair in my closet. I always saw them as a af1 alternative. Haven't worn the new ones yet but I loved the ones I had when I was in my teens
The leather upper does not seem to bubble up like others with heavy plastic coating, but burns more like the leathers with pigment on them… at least to my eyes on the videos. Also the plastic coating tends to melt and gunk up when scratched with the awl, but here I noticed it only crumbles into dusty ash. So I would definitely grade this leather higher than AF1’s, what do you guys think?
The mid top Forum's I had 15+ years ago were really good skate shoes. Not sure if the construction was different back then, but they felt like they where designed for skateboarding.
I love these shoes. I had a pair in jr high. And I definitely liked them then. And I like them now. They look great and they aren’t shitty shoe from what u cut up and showed us. It’s just the typical cutting corners big company’s do to save money.
They used to make them in France. My father bought me a pair of original sneakers, dark blue/white, while he was in Germany back in late 80s. If I remember correctly their price was around 200 Deutschmarks, which is equivalent to 100 Euros today. Does not sound expensive but back then it was a lot of money :-) .... Then shortly after Patrick Ewing's Adidas shows were released ...
I bought the Forum 84 and i had to return them since they were extremely tight.Then i bought the Forum exhibit low and they are one of my favorite pairs
Look the same as the old lower cut Adidas Lendl Competition tennis shoes that came out around this time. Ivan Lendl wore them for years. I owned several pairs. They were the best and most expensive tennis shoes around at that time by far.
I`d love to see mexico 66 cut in half , I believe they are made pretty much the same from the very beginning in `66. Although not much to be discovered by cutting I guess. They are really basic shoes ,but I love it - just wonder if they can do the sole more durable without loosing the feel of it as I go thru the soles while the leather is as good as new
I would really want to see you cut apart a pair of air max 95s, my absolute favorite shoe in my collection. Even though I’ve had my pair for about a year now and worn it a lot they still look almost brand new!
Have you done a what’s inside/can it boot video of the yeezy 950? I’m very curious to its construction and if it’s just another sneaker boot! love the channel and these videos are fantastic!!
1. Rose Anvil is about the only yootoobe channel where I will watch the in-line marketing bits. Usually interesting. 2. I am still on the lookout for leather sneakers made from decent leather. I recall my original Air Jordans and Reebok basketball shoes lasting a LONG time.
I had no idea the midsole was so soft. I dont own a pair of forums cuz it seems like a terrible uncomfortable cupsole like the jordan 1s but since its that soft and thick then it must be pretty comfortable
Interesting, the pair that Weartesters reviewed (Forum 84 High “Orbit Grey”) seemed to be made closer to the original as Chris said the materials quality is really good with the thick leather cut and hairy suede, I was able to grab a pair of Orbit Grey lows and really happy with the materials how they feel on feet etc. but now you’ve made me second guessing Chris’s words and the leather they used on mine. 🤔 I do hope mine has better leather and suede than these that you just cut cause I haven’t got a chance to see and feel the newer 84s in person. But as far as I’ve seen I believe that these are also getting the same treatment as the Continental models which the leather/materials are very inconsistent on different colorways/releases. Great and informative video nonetheless! I’ve been waiting for this video for a while now 🙏 Like you I also really want Adidas to make pairs that are as close to the original as possible like they’ve been advertising with this model.
The forums in this video are made of cheaper materials that are recycled from plastics from the ocean compared to the Orbit grey ones so don't worry the ones you have are of better build quality, I own the orbit grey lows and Hi's myself and absolutely love them
How about the sambas they are also a retro sneaker and please compare them to the 80s German made versions which you can easily get on ebay and modern versions please. It will be a banger my man.
Ol skool OG shoe tech is kind of crappy its usually, hard, clunky, plasticky, heavy, hot and just plain uncomfortable. I held onto a few of my old old old ass shoes for a real long time and wore most of them way past the prime time anyone ever should, and the ones that didn’t crumble just ended up being way to uncomfortable to keep. I eventually through them all away. I wish I kept them for nothing else but to send to Rose Anvil for cut up videos!!!🤔Even though it saddens my heart sometimes when you cut all these bad boys in half I’m still anxious to see the next pair you cut in half every single time. Great job as always even if it breaks my heart. ✌🏽🍻
Just for anyone just getting into forums, there are different versions with varying quality. If it has 84 in the name then the leather quality is going to be a step above the other versions, but the strap is non removable. Forum definitely a great shoe no matter what though
@@xeicv The Forum sucks, should not have bought them. But education nowadays is at a cost. Top Tens are even worse. All Adidas are great at doing are the SL line of the 70s and 80s, both Samba originals (Samba Super being the only Samba you need (my pair is the Suede model)), the ZX1000 and 8000, and the Superstar is okay (provided you chop out the arch support in the shoe)). That's it.
@@xeicv late reply but it does make a difference. Straight up can’t wear normal forums because the leather is stiff and bites my toes. 84s don’t do that. So it’s the difference between pain or no pain. Same with the new balance 550s
I'd like to see you do Adidas's top ten (preferably the high tops). Mine feel much sturdier and more supportive in comparison to my dunks, Jordan 1s, and blazers
It would be cool to do shoes brands that aren't as hyped but still have better quality than your typical Nike or Adidas..... Like doing a Karhu shoe or an Asics gel lyte iii would be cool learn about.
Great video. Shame they didn't brought back the technology too. Looks are great. I would love to see adidas samba classics vs samba OG vs special. All the same but maybe different
Great work and I agree. True Retro, Restomod and calabs. Calabs and Future Mods with other models like the forum lite 1984. They attempted to add cushion....
Really surprised by this one - they're 84s rather than the basic model, and I heard they're supposed to be the better quality version, so dread to think what the basic ones are like
Your videos are among my favorite. I really afore the Forums. Still a bit disappointed about the leather quality. I’ m desesoeratibg to find a brand that deliver real premium leather for a fair price. This buzz on the cola should and crappy materials are killing the sneaker game. Anyway, great video and the forum are still among my favorites
I want to see a 1982 Nike Canvas high top that were fashioned like the chuck taylors...white sneaker with the nike swoosh...best high tops I ever owned and super comfortable as the canvas was padded.
Please do a video on the J Balvin Jordan 2’s. The tongue has a light you can turn on and would love to know how it’s powered. If you could also do a portion on how long the battery last before it’s dead that would be amazing!
Try comparing these to the Adidas Forum 84 ADV skateboarding version. I’ve skated a pair and they have have lasted longer than any other skate shoe on the market. These are deff a upgraded if no the highest quality version of the model.
Please do modern day releases of "vintage" shoes! Reebok club c vintage or "TV" (true vintage) Air Jordan 1 '85 Maybe a comparison with vibe remake lab Air Jordan 1 '85 I know acne studios make a "luxury" version of vintage sneakers based on the dunks called "Low Pop" or "ES"
Any audio issues should be resolved after a few hours!
Hi, can you do the Asics Ex89 when you get the chance? They are similar in design to the NB 550s, but no one has done a good video yet on its construction/quality.
Love how you're testing regular general release shoes instead of just hype sneakers. Great balance
Technically hype shoes are exactly the same as general release shoes when it comes to the insides. When he chopped open the chunky dunky and the pandas, you could see there was barely any difference in terms of the leather used and just like the pandas, most of the materials used on the chunky dunky were trash.
You'd even say it's a... New Balance
@@samuelbarboza9792 good pun
Speaking of general, he should try the Nike general purpose shoe. I think it has an interesting construction
You must not be a Sneakerhead, if you were you’d know the Forum is a dope fire hype sneaker bro!!! But whatever thats why theres a difference between knowledge and wisdom!!!
Forums are underrated. They are slept on in the market because of air forces and dunks. Nice vid
People don’t want velcro
They are the go to basic white girl shoe
@@aerpods I think the Velcro makes its own unique shoe.
@@theostein5121 Just like the air forces.
@@theostein5121 Now tell me that white air forces and panda dunks aren't 💀💀💀
hey, its me , they guy that sent you an email about this shoe. I love this video, thank you so much. It feels my heart with joy seeing you even mention the video i sent for the history of the shoe.
Adidas’ skateboarding division also has their own version, the Forum ‘84 ADV. Depending on the season, the materials can change a bit. Much like Dunks versus SB Dunks, the skate versions have better technology and comfort.
I got 3 pairs of ADV Damn they are durables what I like to call it. Comes with ortholite insoles
Appreciate this. Gave me a new skate model to try 🙏🏽
@@AeroPrimeOG DAMN! I was lucky to score a pair of the nubuck, suede, and tumbled leather all white and off-white joints earlier this year. They sold out in only a day or two at my local. Ended up scoring a pair on Premier (Michigan skate shop) for ~$80 on sale. Love em. They’re roomier and more stable than SB Dunks. Materials feel a tad better at a $100 retail.
@@ianturnbow7011 indeed
@@AlmostLakai94 for sure! Go TTS, unless you swap insoles. They’re a great shoe. They’ll eventually be skated, but I’m keeping em clean for now. I highly suggest the models with suede and tumbled leather over the smooth, corrected grain leather. I know the tumbling is a print for the basketball throwback, but I’m not sure about the ADV version.
I was so conviced by comparing my forum 84s to my aj1s highs that the materials are night and day better.
This particular forum model in your video is made with recycled materials so the quality isn't as good but it'd be very interesting to see if you could compare this to the more premium 'blue thread' forum '84 models
All of them are roughly the same, let's not kid ourselves.
@@xeicv actually no, the forum 84 i have do not use tumbled leather, but thick cut panels, suede is probably the same though
@@xeicv they're actually made with different materials. The blue thread was a high quality remake of the OG shoe while the 84 and regular forums are more commercial, hence the limited availability of the blue thread pairs. The collab pairs like Packers and Eric Emanuel also have higher quality leather.
@@thatrudeink Sure thing, bud. $0.03 leather against $0.023 leather 😂
You do you, kid.
@@xeicv it sounds to me like you've never built a shoe before 😂
For basketball shoes the biggest improvements over time are grip, weight, and comfort.
I'm with you there. I have a lot of Adidas shoes - Sneakers as well as "real" sport shoes - and I would LOOOVE to get real retro models built the same way like 40 years ago. The shoes of the 80ies had the best silhouettes ever. Clean, basic and functional. Max. 5 to 7 colorways (white/blue, blue/white, white/red, red/white, black/white, white/black and then maybe gold/black, or something like that). Nothing of this "chichi"-nonsense from nowadays.
the forum is literally like that
This is honestly a great shoe for casual wear. I like them better than an AF1 especially since its not crazy priced, I scooped a few of these on sale for $70.
I managed to get a pair for 35$ and for that price it was definitely a bag.
Fr? Everywhere I look it’s like 100 to 130 euros
@@nova-ef2sx I got a pair for 46 euros from my local Adidas outlet. I live in Finland which is not really known for its cheap prices, so I'm pretty sure that you can find them nowadays for like 50-70 euro
I'd like to see a series on hiking boots. Asolo, Lowa, Mamut, Merrell, Vasque, LA Sportiva, etc. I wear Vasque boots when I'm in the mountains and love them. I was wondering whether there was a huge difference in build quality vs the high end boots and the lower end boots.
Maybe putting Hanwag & Meindl aswell in that pot or other manufacturers with non-glued-boots in their lineup. Would be interesting to see. 🙂
Danner might be a good inclusion
@@BH.22. I forgot about Meindl. Thanks
Also Salomon and Scarpa.
You forgot the Danner Mountain Light. Best hiking boot ever.
I agree: comparing old vs. new technology would be very interesting! I am sure that in many cases it will show that "new" is not better than "old" and "new" is just a gimmick to sell and advert more crap. That's why companies are not interested to do it. People who are now a main number of customers on the market are 40-50 year old. They grew up in the 70's and 80's that's why "nostalgia" and "retro" are in fashion. But in most cases product based on "nostalgia" are just slogans, empty words...
some new tech are gimmicky but pretty sure when it comes to cushioning the tech has upgraded .
I’d go as far as to say that this is straight up “bait and switch”… the shoe advertises itself as one thing, like where you can see the technology in a small part. It once you test it open you see it’s on “inspired by” the look of the retro styles.
@@bayareanewman1566 Reebok Question and Answer shoes, they've been disrespectful with AI's retro shoes ditching the air tech for foam 🤦♂️
I’d say most technology is better, especially for adidas. I know cloudfoam, boost, their EVA, and bounce technology are newer, and I can say are pretty damn good. Maybe it’s not super different when comparing cloudfoam and EVA to the cushioning from 20-30 years ago. But it’s probably better. At least boost and bounce foam was. I mean even back then people were trying to cut corners, so I wouldn’t be surprised if the quality of retros were on par with shoes 20-30 years ago that were considered quality.
Foams and grip are definitely better. But old shoes can have some really sturdy construction that new ones don’t, price and style being equal.
If you’re using the shoes for sport then you’d see an immediate difference in comfort and protection. For everyday wear not so much, but you notice the lighter weight and some comfort if your classic shoe wasn’t particularly comfort.
With your knowledge we would all appreciate an in depth video on midsole materials such as the (Eva) foam used now compared to what was used in the 90s I’m talking specifically about Jordan’s but the eva midsole foam is used everywhere today not just by Nike/Jordan brand
Would love to see a review of the Reebok Classic Club C 85
Surprised he hasn’t done that one yet
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Personally, I prefer the Forum lows over the AF1s and the 550s. Just looks better.
I recently bought the Adidas Adi2000, my first Adidas pair in a couple years, and i gotta say they are amazing! Affordable, comfortable with a nice old school look 🙌🏻
how are they after 6 months?
@@skxz.526 holding up pretty well. very comfortable and creasing is definitely less visable compared to air force
I'd love to see New Balance 574s v the 574 Legacy line. I bought the limited edition Bodega Collab because they looked like Vault Tec shoes. I feel like the 574 has been around for decades yet has never been in style.
I’m the biggest Forum 84 fan I know. Appreciate this video. From my perspective, the forum 84 is far superior in quality than its mid 80s basketball competitors. I’ve got a ton of Forum 84 reviews if anyone is interested.
Ohh hi there!
@@Gnurklesquimp 😂 what’s good? Funny seeing you here.
@Marc Carran oh you're right. I shouldn't like these at all. Thank you.
Can you do the Puma Slipstreams? Super underrated sneaker, I'd be interested to see how good the materials are compared to more hyped brands like Nike NB and Adidas
Puma does make really good shoes the reason they're underrated is mostly because americans only want american brands even if they don't make the shoes in america.
@@enegizedadam uhhh the biggest brands are Nike and adidas and one is definitely not American
@@enegizedadam uhh, just need to add adidas and pumas founders were brothers and both german...nothing american with them!
I've just bought a pair, beautiful design, classic and perfect fit for casual looks, I go for boots almost every day but now and then I take a break
Good thing the midsole stitching is real. My 3 year old supercourts have the same pattern but after sole seperation, I realized that they were just decorative and not really sewn into the shoe.
Had these 20 years ago and have a new pair in my closet. I always saw them as a af1 alternative. Haven't worn the new ones yet but I loved the ones I had when I was in my teens
Love this review that forum is so expensive here in the Philippines still my dream shoes.
The leather upper does not seem to bubble up like others with heavy plastic coating, but burns more like the leathers with pigment on them… at least to my eyes on the videos. Also the plastic coating tends to melt and gunk up when scratched with the awl, but here I noticed it only crumbles into dusty ash.
So I would definitely grade this leather higher than AF1’s, what do you guys think?
Definitely way better than AF1 and dunk leather.
it's miles better than AF1s comparing it to my '84 uncs
A lot better that af1 leather
Awesome video, could you maybe compare these to the ADV or skate version of these like the sb dunks?
The forum Is probably my favorite sneaker of all times
I just bought a pair. These are so comfortable bro
Another one of my childhood favorites making a big comeback! Please do Samba OG vs Samba ADV next :)
The mid top Forum's I had 15+ years ago were really good skate shoes. Not sure if the construction was different back then, but they felt like they where designed for skateboarding.
They make Forum's in skate versions now 😁 They are called Forum ADV
The first forum has performance grade leather and it was ahead of its time back then. That’s why it’s really expensive.
I love these shoes. I had a pair in jr high. And I definitely liked them then. And I like them now. They look great and they aren’t shitty shoe from what u cut up and showed us. It’s just the typical cutting corners big company’s do to save money.
Always appreciate watching your videos! Thank you!!!
forum is one of my favourite shoes. I own a pair of low exhibit, high 84 and a pair of 09 mids
They used to make them in France. My father bought me a pair of original sneakers, dark blue/white, while he was in Germany back in late 80s.
If I remember correctly their price was around 200 Deutschmarks, which is equivalent to 100 Euros today. Does not sound expensive but back then it was a lot of money :-) .... Then shortly after Patrick Ewing's Adidas shows were released ...
Was really debating on getting the UNC lows or trap kitchen ones and this video helped a lot. Thank you man.
I have a pair of a dark Blue panda forums and they are so comfy and also a very elegant shoe so proud to have them
The Forum 84 is the most classic bball sneaker design of all time. Period.
I bought the Forum 84 and i had to return them since they were extremely tight.Then i bought the Forum exhibit low and they are one of my favorite pairs
Look the same as the old lower cut Adidas Lendl Competition tennis shoes that came out around this time. Ivan Lendl wore them for years. I owned several pairs. They were the best and most expensive tennis shoes around at that time by far.
I`d love to see mexico 66 cut in half , I believe they are made pretty much the same from the very beginning in `66. Although not much to be discovered by cutting I guess. They are really basic shoes ,but I love it - just wonder if they can do the sole more durable without loosing the feel of it as I go thru the soles while the leather is as good as new
the 80's the good ole days i miss them ..my wife still wears the womens reebok freestyle sneakers from said era to this day .
I'd love to see a breakdown of the forum 84 ADV!
Love this, wearing my 84s and I see this vid pop up. Another great vid 👏🏼
I would really want to see you cut apart a pair of air max 95s, my absolute favorite shoe in my collection. Even though I’ve had my pair for about a year now and worn it a lot they still look almost brand new!
Love your videos! A shoe suggestion I have is the Air Max 90. Very popular retro shoe that is easy to get in most colorways.
Have you done a what’s inside/can it boot video of the yeezy 950? I’m very curious to its construction and if it’s just another sneaker boot! love the channel and these videos are fantastic!!
1. Rose Anvil is about the only yootoobe channel where I will watch the in-line marketing bits. Usually interesting.
2. I am still on the lookout for leather sneakers made from decent leather. I recall my original Air Jordans and Reebok basketball shoes lasting a LONG time.
Love the video!!! I would definitely try and get your hands on he blue thread pairs and an ADV pair for comparison. The original re-release is amazing
The strap is not permanently attached on some high top models, it's was just a Velcro strap on mine, prefer them without it
you should start a series about testing blue jeans
Maybe try to get a original 80s pair of the Forums to see if it’s actually built for performance? Would love to see a comparison to the retros!
Really enjoy your and Weartesters input on sneakers. Thanks for another banger of a content.
Wow, nice to see an old shoe get rented I’m glad to see there’s some good foam inside for comfort.
I had no idea the midsole was so soft. I dont own a pair of forums cuz it seems like a terrible uncomfortable cupsole like the jordan 1s but since its that soft and thick then it must be pretty comfortable
I've been waiting for this. Thank you so much!
so happy to see this, I was hoping you'd take a look at these shoes 🙏
Just discovered you with this video. Love the attention to detail!
For the black Friday sale, the Forum low are only $50 so I copped a pair, I got the panda pattern
I am into Adidas Forum highs. They feel really well built on feet.
That ad transition was just about as smooth and surprising as an Adam Ragusea ad transition. lol Good one.
Interesting, the pair that Weartesters reviewed (Forum 84 High “Orbit Grey”) seemed to be made closer to the original as Chris said the materials quality is really good with the thick leather cut and hairy suede, I was able to grab a pair of Orbit Grey lows and really happy with the materials how they feel on feet etc. but now you’ve made me second guessing Chris’s words and the leather they used on mine. 🤔
I do hope mine has better leather and suede than these that you just cut cause I haven’t got a chance to see and feel the newer 84s in person.
But as far as I’ve seen I believe that these are also getting the same treatment as the Continental models which the leather/materials are very inconsistent on different colorways/releases.
Great and informative video nonetheless! I’ve been waiting for this video for a while now 🙏 Like you I also really want Adidas to make pairs that are as close to the original as possible like they’ve been advertising with this model.
The forums in this video are made of cheaper materials that are recycled from plastics from the ocean compared to the Orbit grey ones so don't worry the ones you have are of better build quality, I own the orbit grey lows and Hi's myself and absolutely love them
The Forum that is closest to the original design is the UNC 84 version. The leather is way better than other models.
@@SCORP-3000 The UNC model trumps the orbit greys.
@@miltonbates6425 I also own the Unc '84 hi's and I disagree
bro switched up
How about the sambas they are also a retro sneaker and please compare them to the 80s German made versions which you can easily get on ebay and modern versions please. It will be a banger my man.
Ol skool OG shoe tech is kind of crappy its usually, hard, clunky, plasticky, heavy, hot and just plain uncomfortable. I held onto a few of my old old old ass shoes for a real long time and wore most of them way past the prime time anyone ever should, and the ones that didn’t crumble just ended up being way to uncomfortable to keep. I eventually through them all away. I wish I kept them for nothing else but to send to Rose Anvil for cut up videos!!!🤔Even though it saddens my heart sometimes when you cut all these bad boys in half I’m still anxious to see the next pair you cut in half every single time. Great job as always even if it breaks my heart. ✌🏽🍻
Just for anyone just getting into forums, there are different versions with varying quality. If it has 84 in the name then the leather quality is going to be a step above the other versions, but the strap is non removable. Forum definitely a great shoe no matter what though
what about forum premiere?
@@ndreyey908 They're all the same overpriced stuff. Don't let anyone try to tell you otherwise. "$0.001 leather against $0.01 leather"... Come on...
@@xeicv The Forum sucks, should not have bought them. But education nowadays is at a cost. Top Tens are even worse. All Adidas are great at doing are the SL line of the 70s and 80s, both Samba originals (Samba Super being the only Samba you need (my pair is the Suede model)), the ZX1000 and 8000, and the Superstar is okay (provided you chop out the arch support in the shoe)). That's it.
@@xeicv late reply but it does make a difference. Straight up can’t wear normal forums because the leather is stiff and bites my toes. 84s don’t do that. So it’s the difference between pain or no pain. Same with the new balance 550s
@@rubix0110 Again. Yes, $0.001 leather against $0.01 leather.
I'd like to see you do Adidas's top ten (preferably the high tops). Mine feel much sturdier and more supportive in comparison to my dunks, Jordan 1s, and blazers
I have a pair of Forums as well as a pair of Rivalrys, and the Rivalry is even softer underfoot
It would be cool to do shoes brands that aren't as hyped but still have better quality than your typical Nike or Adidas..... Like doing a Karhu shoe or an Asics gel lyte iii would be cool learn about.
I want to see him cut apart a New Balance Fresh Foam X.
@@nBasedAce That would be cool too. Never worn NB's with the fresh foam x but I heard it's really good.
Great video. Shame they didn't brought back the technology too. Looks are great. I would love to see adidas samba classics vs samba OG vs special. All the same but maybe different
I had a pair of the hi tops back in the day. They were so fresh. I loved them
rose anvil you need to do a video on the Reebok c85 clubs im really curious to see what you think about them
Another really great and thoughtful video. Thank you Rose Anvil.
I got the budget mid faux leather version of this shoes, and I love wearing it. Only pay $25 for it
Waiting for Reebok club c 85 vintages
I bought these shoes. I love the soft tumble leather. It creases faster and gives it character. 💯% enjoy this product.
I’ve been wearing forums in the weight room for years !!
I had no idea they were originally basketball shoes.
Cool... We all want the 40 year old technology incorporated into the new retro shoes..... !
Not surprised by the foam on the inside, they’re really comfortable to wear all day!
Bought these forum 84s a few months ago, exact same colour way and love them. My only non Nike shoe.
Are you going to do another Q&A soon? Been a while and you’ve grown massively since
Great work and I agree. True Retro, Restomod and calabs. Calabs and Future Mods with other models like the forum lite 1984. They attempted to add cushion....
Thanks man, long time waiting for this shoes !
Positively amazing review / inspection.
Really surprised by this one - they're 84s rather than the basic model, and I heard they're supposed to be the better quality version, so dread to think what the basic ones are like
Your videos are among my favorite. I really afore the Forums. Still a bit disappointed about the leather quality. I’ m desesoeratibg to find a brand that deliver real premium leather for a fair price. This buzz on the cola should and crappy materials are killing the sneaker game. Anyway, great video and the forum are still among my favorites
Love your channel. Been binging it for the last month. Could you do the New Balance Made in UK 1500?
I love this channel, has informed my shoe purchases for the better
I was waiting for this video to come out for so long
Asked a couple times for this one! Thank you sir!!!
Awesome Video man! Buuut Am I the Only one Waiting For Your Adidas Samba Video? Please Do a Adidas Samba OG for US! ^_^
i hope someday you will do the Gazelle or Campus. more power to you.
Shame you didn't mention the Jeremy Scott collabs fro the forums, a lot of crazy shoes either way great video.
I want to see a 1982 Nike Canvas high top that were fashioned like the chuck taylors...white sneaker with the nike swoosh...best high tops I ever owned and super comfortable as the canvas was padded.
It would be awesome to do a series on current military boots!
I’ve been waiting for this shoe to be featured!
those are cheap version of forums get the 84 forum version or Forum 84 blue threads
You should do a combo review on the yeezy slides and foamrunners
Please do a video on the J Balvin Jordan 2’s. The tongue has a light you can turn on and would love to know how it’s powered. If you could also do a portion on how long the battery last before it’s dead that would be amazing!
Try comparing these to the Adidas Forum 84 ADV skateboarding version. I’ve skated a pair and they have have lasted longer than any other skate shoe on the market. These are deff a upgraded if no the highest quality version of the model.
Please do modern day releases of "vintage" shoes!
Reebok club c vintage or "TV" (true vintage)
Air Jordan 1 '85
Maybe a comparison with vibe remake lab Air Jordan 1 '85
I know acne studios make a "luxury" version of vintage sneakers based on the dunks called "Low Pop" or "ES"
The low top version is only $33.99 at Burlington and $41.98 at Hibbett Sports.
The Adidas Post Move Mid is the performance version of Forum