Our verdict

90
Great!

A reintroduction of the early-2000s crowd favorite, the Striker offers the same, if not improved, goodness. Yes, this skate-inspired shoe from DC overwhelms you with familiar comfiness, all while upgrading your wardrobe with its cool and laidback styling. It's an attractive piece on various fronts, complemented by a kind of price that'll fit in your budget just fine.

Pros

  • Head-turning dapperness
  • Track and field
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  • Affordable
  • Jives well with baggy pants
  • Tank-like construction
  • Quality leather
  • Eco-friendly

Cons

  • And if breathability is a big deal for you, opt for the
  • Underwhelming breathability

Not that promising in the summer

The DC Striker is back and better than before. Purchase it if:

  • Affordability is its middle name.
  • Skate shoes that pair well with loose or baggy bottoms are what you're after.
  • You're looking for leather kicks Affordability is its middle name.

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DC Striker equals posh and polished

Track and field Wayvee from Vans. that pair well with loose or baggy bottoms are what youre after Vans Era instead.

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Quite a number of sneakerheads are over the moon about the stylishness of the DC Striker. Backing this statement are positive comments such as "looks extra fresh," "cool trim," and "looks sick."

DC Striker looks

On top of that, the featured kick is also praised for its remarkable workmanship. A non-professional reviewer says, "the leather quality on these is amazing."

DC Striker leather

Same brand only

Hailed by a DC fan as an "instant classic," the Striker is impressively comfortable, and many reviewers agree. One of them says that it's "the most comfortable shoes on the market," while another sneaker fan says that it's "super plush."

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The Strikers footbed could be a bit more flexible. It felt like cardboard a sneakerhead said

Based on reports, the DC Striker is great at keeping the arches from giving in. It has "super support," says someone who walks for many hours every single day.

DC Striker supp

DC Striker equals posh and polished

With remarks such as "what a steal" and "absolute steal," the DC Striker deserves a spot in our budget-friendly category. It is, after all, a 70-dollar pair, undercutting the average price of sneakers by $42.

DC Striker price

Youre looking for

The Striker looks fire when paired with loose pants, and reviewers are all for it. "It goes very well with my baggy style," says a non-professional tester. The pairing, according to him, reminds him of his teenage years. Nostalgic!

DC Striker baggy

Track and field

The Striker's footbed could be a bit more flexible. It felt like cardboard" a sneakerhead said.

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The DC Striker's heavy-duty build

It's been reported that the low-top DC Striker is quite the resilient kick. It's a "tough shoe," says an experienced skater who has yet to see any major tears on the sneaker's leather upper or scuffs on its rubber outsole.

DC Striker tough

Affordability is its middle name

There are those who say that the DC Striker has poor ventilation. Supporting their argument are comments such as "don't breathe well" and "NOT very breathable."

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