Our verdict
Top-level control, especially on the board, is the name of the game in the Windrow. This sleek skate kick from Etnies is something that takes performance seriously but still manages to be a good-looking bad boy. Its form can take a major beating, too, staying virtually scot-free after a full session of 100 kickflips, among other impressive tricks.
Pros
- Personalized fit in every box
- Incredible feedback
- Superb tenacity
- Quite comfy
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- Delightful design
- Lightweight
- Sock-like fit
Cons
- Also, if you need more cushioning in your step, get the
- Personalized fit in every box
Who should NOT buy it
Personalized fit in every box:
- You're looking for skate sneakers Not flexible straight away.
- A light and tough shoe is what you're after.
- You've been searching for a kick that pairs quite well with loose corduroy pants.
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If you prefer something that's flexible straight from the box, try the Lowland CC from Vans. A light and tough shoe is what youre after Etnies Kingpin instead.
Exemplary in the durability department
Toughness is something the Etnies Windrow has to brim, and many reviewers agree. "No damage at all," says an expert after performing 80 impressive kickflips in a row. A sneakerhead describes it as a "long-lasting skate shoe." "They hold up much better than my last pair of shoes," says yet another sneaker fan.
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Skaters find the Windrow quite convincing when it comes to feedback underfoot. "Awesome boardfeel" and "great response" are two of the best remarks about it.
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The sporty Windrow, according to reviewers, has boatloads of adhesion. "The grip is definitely on the upper level of cupsole grip," says a gear pundit among them.
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Comfort, which reaches peak level in just a few sessions, overflows in the Etnies Windrow. A professional vlogger says that it's "really comfortable; good to kickflip in."
Exemplary in the durability department
This skate-inspired kick has its fair share of design-related remarks in its compliment basket. A couple of great examples are "rad shoes" and "great for skating in style."
Breaks in quickly
A considerable number of sneakerheads find the Windrow's fit just right—not too tight, not too roomy. It's the "best fitting shoe I’ve had in a long time!" a non-professional reviewer says.
Track spikes and XC
There are those who are mighty stoked about the weightlessness of the Etnies Windrow. It's "as light as a leaf," says one of them. The shoe's streamlined sole unit and not-so-bulky collar and tongue padding keep the featured shoe as lightweight as possible.
Makes landings shocking (but not in a good way)
It appears shock absorption is lackluster in the Etnies Windrow. An experienced skater said that "the cushioning felt too thin to support larger impacts."
Not flexible straight away
It's been reported that the Etnies Windrow is stiff at the onset. Most people say that it's the shoe's midfoot that's not so bendy from the box. Fortunately, the flexibility issue goes away after a day or two.
