简介：

如果你有一直关注DC的话，最近鞋子宣传片段你就应该会看到DC为Wes Kremer 2拍摄的恶搞政治的Wes We Can宣传短片。DC发布这个视频的时候也正值美国总统辩论，并通过把政客和滑板鞋捆绑在一起这样的方式来制作这个片段。也就是说，这个视频的调调就是基于Wes Kremer自身和他的最新签名款Wes Kremer 2。这是一双低帮的硫化鞋，而且鞋子的某些科技元素在整个测试中都表现得非常出色。这样来看的话，这双鞋的科技真的是非同一般，鞋子的质量也是跟Wes在片段中那个超大的hardflip过扶手一样让人印象深刻。著名说唱歌手Del tha Funkee Homosapien更是说道：“Wes is regulating big banks!”。一起来看一下接下来的测评，看看这双鞋在我们10小时的测试中表现得有多出色，值不值得给当地滑板店捐赠那75刀来支持“In Crust We Trust”基金会？

If you’ve been following any of DC’s recent shoe promo videos, you’ve probably come across the hilarious political Wes We Can marketing campaign featuring the new Wes Kremer 2 shoe. DC dropped the video in the skate scene right in the mix of the presidential debates happening in America, and produced the best video a company could do by tying in politicians and skateboarding footwear. With that said, the vibe of the video is exactly in tune with Wes Kremer himself, and his newest pro model, the Wes Kremer 2. The shoe is a low profile vulcanized model featuring a few elements of technology that really shine through the weartest period. In this case, the term quality over quanity applies to the fullest when describing the technology in this shoe, and the quality of this shoe is as impressive as Wes’ huge hardflip over the rail in the video. Del tha Funkee Homosapien puts it the best, “Wes is regulating big banks!”. Check out the review below to see how well the shoe stood up to our 10 hr weartest, and whether or not you should donate 75 dollars to your local skateshop to support the In Crust We Trust foundation!

尺码：

DC Wes Kremer 2比正常尺码偏大半码。

Sizing:

The DC Wes Kremer 2 runs a half size big.

耐磨性：

DC针对这双鞋主要就是提升至其最佳的耐磨性，而且鞋子的轮廓看上去也非常简单和干净，简直就像是一双slip-on，所以说这双鞋可以滑上几个礼拜或者几个月。为了延长这双鞋的寿命，DC主要用了两种技术，首先就是Super Suede技术，就像DC说的那样，这种麂皮可以比普通的麂皮提升50%的耐磨性，并且还能保持住普通麂皮所拥有的舒适性和柔软性。DC几乎在他们所有的鞋子里都用了Super Suede，但是在这双鞋里，这种麂皮在我们10小时的测试中表现得格外出色，在ollie/kickflip也没有出现任何破洞。另外一种用来加强Super Suede的技术就是在脚趾区域加了一层高耐磨的保护涂层，从而让砂纸先磨损第一层的保护层，这样就很好地保护到了下面的Super Suede。这种技术有点像Nike SB Stefan Janoski Premium上用的那样，当然也很多人已经见识过了胶头鞋的耐磨性了。也就是说，高耐磨的保护涂层不仅仅是让Wes Kremer 2看上去更好看，它更是非常积极地几乎把所有的磨损都引到这第一层保护层上了，从而让保护层下面的Super Suede完好无损，这就相当于给了鞋子第二次生命。硫化底的耐磨性也是很另人印象深刻，虽然也能看到正常的磨损标记，但是在其他滑板鞋上出现的那些破损或者松弛在这双鞋上就没出现。

Durability:

One of DC’s main focus on this shoe was to enhance it’s optimal durability. Although the profile of the shoe looks very simple, clean and almost like a slip-on, the shoe’s been adapted for weeks to months of skating. There’s two main technologies from DC that has contributed to the prolonged lifespan of the shoe, with the first being their Super Suede technology. As DC puts it, it’s a type of suede that has been enhanced to be 50% more durable than regular suede and retains the instant comfort and soft feel of regular suede. DC uses Super Suede in almost every one of their models, but in this case, the suede held up insanely well for over 10 hours of skating and proved to have zero ollie/kickflip holes. Another technology that enhanced the Super Suede was an added high abrasion screen print around the toe cap area to deter abrasion from griptape away from the Super Suede and instead towards the first layer of defense. This is also a similar technology used in the Nike SB Stefan Janoski Premium, which many have seen feature a rubber coated toe cap for durability.  With that said, not only does high abrasion screen print look better on the Wes Kremer 2, but was extremely proactive in directing all abrasion towards that first layer of defense, and revealing an untouched layer of Super Suede beneath the print that extended a second life for the shoe. The durability of the vulc was impressive as well, normal abrasion marks were found but there were no tears or loose ends of the vulc as noticed in other skate shoes.

缓冲性：

配备缓冲科技的Impact系列，DC也是有着比较广的产品线。Nyjah Houston的第一双签名款就是配备了Impact-G，旨在用气垫缓冲来防止脚跟受到的冲击。而Evan Smith的签名款则是运用了Impact-I缓冲，鞋子的鞋底遍布了锥形的孔来更好地吸收和分散落地时的冲击。但是Wes Kremer 2却是像之前的一样运用了Impact-S，主要就是针对前脚掌和脚跟区域的鞋垫，分成两个明显区域的厚度来减轻脚跟以及前脚掌受到的损伤。在我们的测试阶段中，DC Wes Kremer 2的缓冲性能对于一双低帮的硫化鞋来说确实很令人满意。这双鞋穿起来也感觉像是一双slip-on，然而DC专利的Impact S缓冲技术又把Wes Kremer 2与其他相似的slip-on鞋子给区分开来了。这双鞋在中低强度冲击下的保护无疑是非常到位的，但是涉及到高冲击的着陆时，在脚掌和脚跟还是能明显地感觉的到。

Cushioning:

DC has an extensive product line of shoes that feature cushioning technologies part of the Impact series. Nyjah Houston’s first model featured Impact-G, which focused around gel cushioning to prevent heel bruising, while Evan Smith’s Pro model featured Impact-I cushioning where the sole of the shoe featured cone shaped impressions to absorb and distribute impact from landings better. The Wes Kremer 2 however, shares the same Impact-S technology as its predecessor, which focuses on splitting the fore foot and heel area of the insole into two distinct zones of thickness to combat heel bruises and the pain that comes from forefoot strikes. During our weartest period, the cushioning of the DC Wes Kremer 2 was quite satisfactory for a low-top vulcanized model. The shoe itself wears and feels like a slip-on model, but the DC patented Impact S cushioning technology is what differentiates the Wes Kremer 2 from any other slip-on similarities. This shoe is absolutely well protected when it comes to low to medium impacts, but the shock from high impact landings can still be felt in the forefoot and heel.

形状：

Wes Kremer 2的形状也算是这双鞋的一个亮点了，对于那些喜欢低帮硫化鞋，或者甚至拿slip-on来滑板的滑手来说，这双鞋就是兼备两者的特点了。鞋身的侧面和鞋带孔被整体地往后移了，几乎是从鞋身的一半才开始，这样鞋头区域就会显得更长，这可能要花上一点时间才能适应过来。鞋子上的两个鞋带孔也是让鞋子看上去像帆船鞋一样。此外，虽然鞋子的形状本身看起来像是一双瘦瘦的硫化鞋，但是对于那些脚宽的滑手来说穿起来也是正好的。

Shape:

The shape of the Wes Kremer 2 is one of the highlights of the shoe. For those who like low top vulcanized models, or even skating in slip ons, this model is the perfect harmony between the two. The sidewalls of the shoe are pushed back along with the shoe’s eyelets, which creates a longer toebox, starting almost halfway through the shoe; this may take a while of getting used to for some. The two shoelace eyelets featured on the shoe also give a bit of a boat shoe resemblance. Moreover, although the shape of the shoe itself seems like a slim vulcanized model, it fits skaters with wider feet quite well.

控板感和抓板性：

这双鞋的控板感很不错，Impact-S技术考虑到了鞋子前面控板感的重要性了，在脚的前面部分限制了缓冲性能从而提供更好的控板感。这样很容易就能感受到板面的脚窝，对比起其他整个鞋子缓冲都做得很好的滑板鞋来说，做起flip的招来就更有根据了。鞋子的硫化底在刚开始的时候抓板性很好，但是在10小时的测试过后，做flip招以及ollie的磨损把硫化底的纹路都磨平了，变成硫化底和麂皮之间的那一层了。像其他大多数的鞋子一样，这最终也影响到了硫化底的抓板性了，但是super suede依然能支撑起来，并提供摩擦。鞋子的外底也是运用了DC鞋子经典的球形图案，在我们10小时的测试中也没有出现磨平的情况。

Boardfeel and Grip:

The boardfeel of the shoe was good; the Impact – S technology took into mind the boardfeel necessary in the front of the shoe, and limited the amount of cushioning in the forefoot area to provide better boardfeel. It was easy to feel out the concave of the board and set up for flip tricks more accordingly, as opposed to doing so while wearing other skate shoes that focus more on heavy cushioning from forefoot to heel. The vulc of the shoe was quite grippy at first, but after the 10 hr session, the abrasion from flip tricks and ollies smoothed out the diamond-patterned traction of the vulc and molded into one layer between vulc and super suede. This eventually affected the grippiness of the vulc, as with most shoes, but the super suede still held up and provided a different material for abrasion. The outsole of the shoe featured DC shoe’s classic pill pattern grip, which showed no blow-out spots during our 10 – hr test.

舒适性与稳定性：

Wes Kremer 2的鞋舌与侧面之间有松紧带连接起来，这就提供了一种像穿着slip-on的感觉。有了多加的两对鞋带孔，鞋子的稳定性就从slip-on鞋子的水平增加到了一双低帮硫化鞋的水平了，在滑板的时候也能很好的适应，这双鞋滑板的时候穿起来也是非常舒服。然而这鞋唯一的缺点就是它的透气性了，除了鞋舌到鞋头那边有一些透气的孔，鞋子就没有其他散热的地方了。结果就是Super Suede吸收了水汽，在我们10小时的测试中就变得非常褶皱。随着滑得越来越多，麂皮鞋面可能会变得越来越皱，从而影响到鞋子的抓板性和耐磨性。另外，鞋子的脚跟后衬也是非常安全的，就是提供了一种锁住的支撑系统来让脚跟有所支撑。

Comfort and stability:

The Wes Kremer 2 featues an elastic goring that connects the tounge to the sidewalls of the shoe, providing a locked in slip-on feeling. With the addition of two shoelace eyelets, the stability of the shoe is enhanced from slip-on to actual low top vulcanized model, and fits great while skating. The shoe was extremely comfortable to wear while skating, the only drawback of the shoe would be it’s breathability; apart from the couple of holes created for airflow where the end of the tounge meets the toebox, there was no additional feature to let heat escape, and as a result, the Super Suede absorbed moisture and became quite rippled during the 10 hrs of the weartest. With more skating, the suede would probably become more and more wavy, and affect the grip and durability of the shoe. Additionally, the shoe’s heel counter was quite secure, and provided a locked in support system for the heel to rest against.

总结：

DC Wes Kremer 2是一双非常舒服的鞋子，他在低帮硫化鞋和slip-on鞋型之间做到了完美，在耐磨性、稳定性和控板感方面，这双鞋也表现得很出色；但是在缓冲性、透气性以及抓板性方面可能就有那么点小小的不足，可以得到更好的提高。

Summary:

The DC Wes Kremer 2 is an extremely comfortable shoe that is the perfect harmony between a low top vulcanized model and a slip-on model. The shoe excels when it comes to durability, stability and boardfeel, but small tweaks to cushioning, breathability and grip can help enhance the performance of the shoe for the better.