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Overall The PEs are a really good ski for the whole mountain, and can handle almost any conditions pretty darn well. They have alot of the bases covered, at a not too high price. Performance They perform pretty well in all conditions, except those described in 'flex characteristics'. They do really well on rails, switch and in the park and pipe.They have a lot of pop off of jumps and they maneouvre pretty quickly in trees, etc. I haven't skied them in powder a whole lot. Design They have a medium sized waist (85 mm) and a decent amount of sidecut. They turn pretty well in groomed and soft snow. They are really stable and easy to ski. The graphics are pretty sweet as well. I have the 164 cm length, which I find a little short and the bindings are mounted about 2 cm back from factory center, which I find is a good balance between all mountain and park performance. Value I paid $715 Canadian for them, with Salomon S810 Ti Bindings. It is a little high, but an Ok deal. I should be able to use them for two or three more seasons. Characteristics The public Enemies have a nice even flex, a little on the soft side. Butters are easy, but in really, really cruddy gnarly bumped out and icy conditions on steep slopes they jump around a little. Durability The top sheet is really soft and chips and gouges easily. It is pretty much immune to pressure cracks though, so you gain some, you lose some. The tip and tail of the skis have rivets to help keep the edges from tearing out. The sidewalls are good and beefy and the base is resilient to scratches, until you take them out on the grass and rocks.
Overall These are a great pair of sneakers, for skating, biking, and just routine walking around in school or whatever. They have a great look and are quite comfortable. They have good style for walking from the car to the lodge, and are overall a quality shoe. Performance They work great for walking around in, skateboarding and biking. The tread design is simple and functional, and a good density, which makes for durablity and good grip.They are pretty light, and the G2 shock absorbing system in the heel really is nice for hard landings on your feet. I had one fly off once somehow when I crashed on my bike off the quarterpipe, but that was because I didn't tie them tight enough. The tongue is very beefy, so you don't have to worry too much about things landing on teh top of your feet, and there is good padding in the ankle area. Design This is a pretty comfy shoe out of the box. they have a really neat graphic, where Arto's name is incorporated into a lion's face, and there are also nice little details, like a logo on the heel and other little things. There is triple stitching on the toes, so they aren't going to rip apart any time soon. The venting in the toes works well, keeping your feet pretty cool when you are moving. Value the Artos retail at I think $62.99 US, which seems to be about on par for a skate shoe. Fit I have them in size US 12, which is my regular shoe size and they fit great. Durability I've been skateboarding alittle and biking alot on them for about 1.5 months so far, and they haven't yet shown any signs of wear, except the graphics on the inside of the foot are a little worn from rubbing the cranks, and the outsoles are worn a little bit.
Overall This is a great looking and good feeling pair of shoes. They also come in a mind-boggling array of colours, and you can even customize them with your own colors/designs on the Vans website. I found they were not as functional for sports as a regular pair of lace up skate shoes. They also are not great for running, and do not protect your feet as much from the elements and abuse. Performance They are actually pretty good for skateboarding, because they are so light and they have a good tread design. It just hurts a lot more if you hit the top of your foot on something. There is also no ankle protection, which, for me is bad for skateboarding or especially biking. For just walking around they are great, especially inside at school or work. If you are outside in the snow, your feet are going to get wet. Design A lot of people hate the way these shoes look, and a lot of people love them. Personally, I think they are cool looking. The checker motif is a bit played by now, but I still think they look neat,. I also find them pretty comfortable and very light. Value I got them for a birthday present, so that was not bad value. i think they retail around $30-40. Fit These don't fit as snugly as most lace up sneakers, because they have to have room for you to slip your fit into them. This doesn't make them uncomfortable, they just move around a little. Durability an older pair that I had started to shred on the top at the bending point, and the fabric part just came apart from there. This was after about 3-6 months of pretty hard use and everyday wear with alot of walking around in a restaurant kitchen, at school, and outside as well as some skateboarding and BMX riding. The outsole also was worn smooth except underneath the arch and at the tip of the toe.
