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Etnies RVM (Rap Vulc Mid)

Men's Footwear > SkateRated: **** by 9 reviews.

Zappos.com

Spit some fresh game with your board with these etnies™ RVM (Rap Vulc Mid) Shoes.
Combination leather and textile upper.
Lower hidden lace loops for protection.
Triple-stitched toe cap for added durability.
Padded tongue and collar for comfort.
Elastic tongue-centering straps for stability.
STI™ Foam Level 1 footbed cushioning system.
System G2™ heel.
Vulcanized construction.
T00 NBS rubber outsole with internal EVA midsole.
Q9.00 oz.
Product measurements were taken using size 8.5. Please note that measurements may vary by size.

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Etnies RVM (Rap Vulc Mid) Reviews Summary:

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Positive Reviews:

Rating:*****
Love these shoes! I tried saving some money after wearing Etnies all through high school and college but after two awful pairs of shoes I "paid less" for I decided to go back to the tried-and-true. My feet have never felt better. I got the turquoise color; while they are slightly greener than the photo on the site indicates I still think the combination of colors is great. Shipping was insanely fast. Etnies has won a fan back and Zappos will be the people I get them from.
Jopari at Zappos.com on 05/09/2009
Rating:****
Etnies RVM - I'll start off with the negatives of the shoes; the only complaints I have is that the heel area of the sole wore out relatively quick, but I drag my feet. And also, this gray, rubbery stuff keeps coming out near the heel of the shoe on the inside. Other than that though, these shoes are very comfortable and flexible. The grip is also great! Not my favorite, but I'm glad I got them.
Scott at Zappos.com on 07/10/2009
Rating:****
etnies RVM black/blue/white - The shoe looks great and is pretty comfortable. Only problem I had was that they felt so heavy on my feet, I felt like I had weights on them! They're super grippy, but seem to wear down fast. Didn't seem to tear very easily. Overall, pretty good shoe, but I've seen better. But if you're looking for etnies shoes, these are the way to go.
Anonymous at Zappos.com on 10/06/2009
Rating:*****
Gray goes with anything. These Etnies go well with my jeans which is pretty much all I wear. Etnies makes a solid shoe. I really only wear skate shoes and these ones are fantastic. I've had one pair for over 5 years and still wear them. Etnies makes the best skate shoes I've ever worn.
Dick Gozina at Zappos.com on 08/18/2009
Rating:****
These shoes are a great choice if you need a pair that holds up well for the abusiveness of skateboarding. The strip of leather on the side keeps the grip tape from tearing through the soft canvas, but the only problem is that the grip on the bottom wears out too fast.
Anonymous at Zappos.com on 06/01/2009
Rating:****
Pretty clean shoe. It’s a pretty heavy shoe, definitely cannot wait to skate these shoes out. Felt a little snug when it came in, but I’m pretty sure it will take no time for me to break it in.
Greg at Zappos.com on 06/05/2009
Rating:*****
I have bought these shoes over and over again, they are amazing. And for being the kind of skateboarder I am anything with the g2 cushion is the best. eS footwear Emerica footwear and etnies all the way!
Anonymous at Zappos.com on 08/02/2009

Neutral Reviews:

Rating:***
Looks good, but aren't everything. I bought these shoes same day in Lime Green and black. I went skating in them right away. Like any shoe I expected wear and tear, but not like this. Within the first 3 hours of skating the white rim on the bottom of my shoe was pretty much torn from my toe to my outer foot on my left foot and inner on my right. These shoes look great and they feel great while skating. The only problem is I've already had to apply shoe goo to them. The shoe goo helps, but it won't be long till I get new shoes as these will surely be done within about 4 months. Overall rating is a 3 because I love the way they look and feel, but they just didn't live up to my expectations. By the way, the suede is nice and if you're a skater, I'd recommend not skating in these if you want to keep these clean.
Casey J at Zappos.com on 10/04/2009
Rating:***
Etnies (RVM) Review - I found these shoes to be very comfortable, but ripped easily.
Anonymous at Zappos.com on 01/28/2009