After dealing with two toes being amputated one on each foot in the last 3 years I was devastated, thinking I would never get back on a skateboard again. I started watching old skate videos recently and thought maybe I could ease back into rolling around again. Just walking has been tough for me and my balance is way off. I know this will take time and that's fine. And with this new resurgence ignited inside myself to skate again I asked my sister if she would buy me a new subscription to Thrasher magazine, inside my 1st new issue i saw an ad for the Tiago 808's ...they blew me away at 1st sight!!! Totally took me back to 90's style skateboarding...i had to get a pair. I did a little research on nbnumeric and a couple days later my sister loaned me some loot and pulled the trigger. While in route for delivery I was really wondering how my amputated feet would feel inside. Opening the box and see these 808's in person put a new smile on myself, looking them over inside and out for a good 30 minutes before even lacing them up. I slid my busted feet inside, laced them and stood up. Butter...smooth like butter! I spent an hour or so just walking around the house just to get the feel of wearing a skate shoe again. The comfort level is high and plush in right spots. The sole has really impressed me. It's is really grippy and has already helped me from stumbling while walking. I'm broke right now because I haven't worked in 3 years but I can't wait to buy a new set up to start skating again in these shoes! The 808 has an awesome look, comfort, and grip. Hopefully one day I'll get a pair in black. Thank you for listening... Jonny
