Mid-Test Report: Emerica Herman G6

The Bryan Herman Shoe from Emerica dropped two weeks ago.  Since then we have made some progress on the review.  I am currently 6 hours deep into the review process, and I felt that it is necessary to give you a little update/first impression post containing some specs on the shoe, and telling you whether or not they are proving themselves useful.

Main Technologies Implemented in this shoe

• "Cold Air Intake" mesh panels on the tongue and sidewall
• "Three Part Midsole"  

Features Of "Three Part Midsole"  

1. G6 High Rebound Foam
2. Plastic Stabilizing Carriage 
3. Gum Rubber Outsole W/ Triangle Tread Pattern and Primo and Heel Drag Pad

• Seamless Construction for Most of The Upper

During the 6 hours of skating that I have put into this shoe my foot has stayed cool and comfortable.  Not once has my foot felt hot, or even remotely uncomfortable.  The "Cold Air Intake" really works.  When going fast you can feel the air rushing into the shoe.  

The "Three Part Midsole" works really well.  The G6 foam feels very bouncy and cushions bails very well.  After 5 hours of consecutive skating my feet were not fatigued.  My knees did not become sore after skating like they are when skating other shoes.

                     G6 Foam Can Be Seen Under The Insole and On The Rubber Outsole

The new insoles to not provide much shock absorption.  They are nice and thin to promote board feel, and give your feet a little padding between the midsole and your feet.  The insole let the G6 foam do its job.

My favorite part is the gum rubber outsole.  It is very grippy and incredibly flexible.  It makes you feel confident when skating, plus the tread is very deep and has not seemed to wear down one bit.  

Rubber outsole can be seen swell as the "Three Part Midsole"  Photo Credit To: Emerica and Soletech

The durability of the G6 is great.  The shoe looks brand new.  After many flip tricks the rubber seems to shoe little to no wear.  The one piece toecap does its job of providing exceptional flick.

Im not giving to much away.  You guys have to look out for the review, which should be out sometime later this week.  After that I would expect the HUF review in two or three weeks.

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