Wallen Michelin
Wallen Michelin
Reviews
Highly-rated skate shoes featuring Michelin rubber soles praised for exceptional grip and durability. Customers said they're "super light, super comfortable" with great board feel. Slimmer than comparable models but equally comfortable. May feel tight initially but "fit perfectly once broken in."
- Super light, super comfortable. Skate and feel amazing.
- Michelin is magic - grip AND durability.
- Feel amazing and fit perfectly once broken in.
My favorite shoes. I bought my first pair a few months ago, and bought two more because it seems like they are discontinuing them and wanted to stock up on them. They are the perfect combination of board feel and comfort. And are also some of the lightest shows I’ve ever felt. They skate amazing, and feel amazing. I usually have other shoes for chill shoes, but these are so light and comfortable I’ve been just wearing these even when I’m not skating. Hope I’m wrong about my assumption that Etnies is discontinuing these, because this is the best shoe I’ve ever had.
Hi Scotty, we're thrilled to hear how much you love the Wallen Michelin! Thanks for sharing your experience. Happy skating!
Ilias, Etnies US Customer Service Team
This looks identical to the old Joslin, of which I’ve had three plus one Marana. They’re so comfy and really do last forever!
Hey Tim, thanks for sharing your experience with the Wallen Michelin.
Stoked to hear they’re living up to the comfort and durability of the old Joslin and Marana — that’s exactly what we aim for with every pair.
Artur,
Etnies Customer Service
Been wearing Michelin Maranas exclusively for like 5 years now but this variation is the best. People say it’s comparable to the joslin which I never had a chance to wear.
It’s exactly like the Michelin Marana but provides extra features like a little recess for the laces so they have a bit more protection from the grip tape, a hidden toe cap as well as tongue straps. These three features make this the superior shoe.
It would be nice to know if these will be discontinued because unless these features are added into the regular Michelin Marana (which they should!) I will probably continue to wear these for the foreseeable future. It would be nice to get these features with other color ways.
Tongue straps have quickly become a make or break feature for me and it just makes sense to have a nice secure tongue that doesn’t want to drift over to one side constantly like the Michelin Marana.
Wallen Michelin
Look - 8/10
Comfort - 9/10
Durability - 10/10
Break in period - 4/10 (kind of takes a long time to properly break it in)
Hi Calvin, thank you for your detailed and enthusiastic review! We're thrilled to hear you love the Wallen Michelin and appreciate the added features. Your support means a lot, and we're glad these shoes are a perfect fit for your skating. Thanks again for sharing!
Ilias, Etnies US Customer Service Team
Love this shoe! Skated the Joslins 1 & 2 and this feels just like it 💯💯
Hey Michael,
Thanks so much for the love! Glad this one's keeping that same Joslin feel you know and love
Kenneth
Etnies US Customer Service
The best shoes. Super light, super comfortable. Skate and feel amazing. I usually skate the marana’s, but these are better. Please don’t stop making these shoes.
I've been a huge fan of Michelin Marianas for so many years. The Michelin is magic - grip AND durability.
So incredibly glad that Etnies is finally expanding the Michelin sole to more models.
Stoked that these feel the same, maybe slightly more board feel, but a skate shoe you can actually wear outside skating too.
Hi Christopher. A long time Michelin Marianas fan, now that's what we're talking about! Thank you so much for the love and for sticking with us all these years! We're so stoked to hear the Michelin magic is translating across the new models for you, grip, durability AND that extra board feel? Sounds like a win to us! Here's to many more sessions in and out of the skatepark. Keep shredding!
Corto - Etnies Customer Service
Great shoe. Holds up well to a good stretching with the shoe stretcher to get some more width. And my previous pair lasted forever. Michelin bottom really does last a long time. My favorite skating shoe right now. Looks classy too, been wearing it all day long for half a year. Just bought two more pairs in case it goes away. Thanks Etnies!
Hey Scott. Buying two more pairs just in case, now THAT'S the ultimate stamp of approval! So stoked to hear the Michelin sole is holding up and that it's been your go-to for both skating and everyday wear. The shoe stretcher tip is super helpful too, thanks for sharing that with the community! See you next time!
Corto - Etnies Customer Service
Perfect skate shoes! Thanks Etnies
Thank you for the kind words! Stoked to hear you're loving them on the board. See you next time! :)
Corto - Etnies Customer Service
Perfect shoes, with Michelin Rubber and Flo2 System. These ventilated tongues make all the difference. Please Etnies !! We want more Wallen, or at least marana with flo2. Thanks 'n bye !!
Hey Bertrand, thanks for the stoke on the Wallen Michelin!
We’re glad the Michelin rubber and FLO2 system are hitting the mark — those ventilated tongues really do make a difference. Appreciate the shout for more Wallen and Marana with FLO2 — we hear you!
Artur,
Etnies Customer Service
Slimmer than the Marana but just as comfortable. Absolutely love the Michelin rubber. Lasts forever. Takes a little bit to break in and feel a bit tight at first but feel amazing and fit perfectly once broken in. These and the Marana are perfect skate shoes.
Hi Magarcia! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for our Wallen Michelin product. We're glad to hear that you find them just as comfortable as the Marana, and we couldn't agree more about the Michelin rubber - it definitely lasts forever! We're happy to hear that they fit you perfectly once broken in, and we hope you continue to enjoy them for a long time. Thanks again for the feedback!
Paul - Etnies Customer Service
Great stuff
Such a great shoe, I really hope they keep making it.. I have weird wide feet and these fit great. Perfect balance between board feel and protection in my opinion. As you may know, this is the exact same shoe as the former "Joslin" pro model. The only difference is the name and the insole is not that smooth slippery material it used to be. I prefer the old slippery material, easier to get your foot in there.
Hi Simon,
Thank you for your review of our Wallen Michelin skate shoe! We're so glad to hear that it's the best shoe for you, and that it fits your wide feet comfortably. We're happy to hear that it strikes a perfect balance between board feel and protection for you. Thank you for your feedback on the insole material, we'll definitely take it into consideration for future improvements. Keep on skating!
Alex
etnies Customer Service
Best shoes, 3rd pair of Michelins