Skechers just embarrassed every $120 skate shoe (kind of) Hotshot

Rose Anvil Dead Feb sale is live while supplies last, check out the riveted neckstrap + more here - https://bit.ly/4rBVdVU Thanks to Village Psychic for skating, check them out here - YT - https://www.youtube.com/@UCT7t2qoyzmwJTDiQACPExdA Insta - https://www.instagram.com/villagepsychic/ Website - https://www.villagepsychic.net/ Big ups to Oliver for skating them too - https://www.instagram.com/ogyeah3/ Buy here to help support the channel Skechers Hotshot - https://bit.ly/4axZN1u Skechers is one of the biggest footwear brands on the planet, but when Skechers suddenly drops a “skate shoe” and signs a pro to promote it, the real question is: is this a legit entry into skateboarding—or just another cheap knockoff riding skate culture for sales? In this cut-in-half teardown, we dissect the Skechers Hotshot (a very Samba-looking silhouette) and run real durability and cushioning tests: abrasion testing on pig suede, impact protection with the ball drop and bar drop tests, outsole grip and thickness checks, plus the infamous glue smell / VOC corner-cutting discussion that cheap shoes often reveal. The upper surprisingly performs (real pigskin suede and a double-layer toe), but the squishy Air-Cooled Memory Foam insole feels “dead,” offers poor protection for hard landings, and highlights the difference between instant comfort vs long-term support and performance. We also cover why low-quality budget skate shoes can be bad for skaters—undercutting brands that actually invest