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For the real new comers out there, before leaving to Lakai, Eric Koston skated for eS footwear, he came out with seven different pro models, with simple names like the K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, K6 and K7.
Today I will be reviewing the high top, full black leather version of the K6.
Price:
Originally, these shoes marketed at around 50-60$. After Koston left eS, though, they have become surprisingly easy to find and cheap. The pair I got were $35, but I'm sure with a little bit of searching, you could find even cheaper.
Looks:
Once again, I'm into really basic, simple looking shoes and this is definitly as simple as it gets. My only real complaint about the looks are the severe lack of lace protection and thin tongue, but otherwise, it's looks are very clean cut and nice. Available in many colorways. 
Boardfeel:
Definitly the highest point of this shoe. It has the perfect amount of boardfeel. At the amount where you won't get any heel bruises, but not too little that you find yourself wondering where your board is. It's pretty much the ultimate boardfeel for all types of skating. Super techy to big stairs, this shoe won't let you down. All shoes should be made like this.
Grip:
Just as good as the boardfeel. At the toe and heel of the sole there are sections of Koston and eS logos. The spaces in the lettering prevents slip outs and keeps the perfect amount of stick to the board. In between the areas of logo, there is a filling of the classic wave, zig zag grip. These two put to gether provide for a near unsurpassed grip on these shoes. Slip outs are almost a thing of the past. (I say almost for the reason that good things never last.)
Durability:
This the biggest downfall of these shoes. They would definitly be marked down as a staple if they were just a little bit more durable. After a week of skating, you'll notice that the stitching on the side of the shoe will begin to tear and that the toe will be quite scuffed. After two or three weeks, the toe will be stripped of the outer leather material and will begin to tear through the under material. I also had a large slit in the middle of the front of the shoe, which went right into my foot. The sole at this point will at least be wearing away at a fast rate. At this point in time for me, I was starting to develop a large hole in the sole of both shoes.
After a month, it's time to put these shoes to rest. The side material and stitching will be completely ripped open, the front of your foot will be exposed and your sole will be nearly gone. By this point you should have also went through a few pairs of laces. They're definitly not a good choice if you're looking for durability.
Overall, K6s are wonderful shoes for the time they last. Although that time is relatively short, it's worth it. But if you're looking for a durable shoe for a cheap price, these aren't for you (See Sting review). But if you are looking for a cheap shoe with great board feel and great skating in a high top, then look no further. The K6 is for you.
The shoe is most desirable basically because it has colorways that can appeal to all kinds of people and are availabel in both hi and low. (Although low has a wider varitety.
Hi:
White and purple: 
Black and White:
Low:
Brown and Navy: 
Black and Orange: 
White and Black: 
White and Brown: 
Black and Red: 
Black and White: 
Grey and Pink: 
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ahh whatever ill just look on the homepage.
I had some lows, they were cool, but they got too small.
i had the pair like the brown/blue/white on there, except no blue
Nice work