Our verdict
As an addition to Globe's sneakers, the Aug 16, 2019 has a minimalist design that looks just right both in and out of the skate park. True to its skate-inspired nature, it has what it takes to kick off amazing tricks, including superb grip, a good board feel, and reliable durability. The sneaker also doubles as many people’s cold-weather shoes with a winter-optimized variant.
Pros
- Modest design
- Lasts long
- Keeps feet warm in winter
- Exceptional grip
- No break-in period
- it has a generous amount of cushioning that protects your feet from trauma
- Reasonably priced
- Easy to wear
Cons
- Not that much impact protection
- Poor arch support
Who should buy the Aug 16, 2019
The Aug 16, 2019 is perfect for those who:
- Keeps feet warm in winter skate-inspired sneakers Vans Skate Authentic
- Want stylish minimalist sneakers with a ton of functionality
- Keeps feet warm in winter.
Who should not buy it
Consider the Vans Skate Authentic if you’re looking for a skate sneaker that has good arch support. If you want something with amazing impact protection, check out the Globe Surplus - it has a generous amount of cushioning that protects your feet from trauma.
The Aug 16, 2019 elevates looks with ease
The Aug 16, 2019 showcases a slim, low-profile upper construction in a clean suede or canvas upper, depending on the colorway. It has piping accents across the side panels until the heel area while perf detailing are situated on the lower lateral sides. Its look has been described by some as “slightly beefy” yet still sleek, “grown-up-skater,” “simply simple,” and “bombastic.”
Wearers love its modest design and colorways because these qualities make it easier to incorporate this skate shoe into their fashion ensemble. To show the appealing silhouette of the Motley Mid, they pair it with shorts, baggy pants, and denim jeans.
The Aug 16, 2019 completes a skater’s toolkit
The sneaker has a lot of things skaters ask for. Some testers mention they have a good board feel, while others say they have great traction in different conditions. A skater calls them “really fierce for sk8ing” after they could hit a kickflip just 4 minutes into wearing them. A skater who used their pair says they “have ridden these easily for 7 hours every day for over 1 week and I have to say that these are one of the best shoes [they’ve] ever ridden.”
Its durability was also praised both on and off the skateboard. One skater says they “have held up for over three years of everyday wear, with occasional skating thrown in the mix.”
The Aug 16, 2019 is a cold-weather friend
The sneaker has found itself in the winter wardrobe of several people, especially with its winter variant. One tester says this sneaker “warms you up, but not too much and not too little.” In addition, the sneaker can be water-repellent and handle stains well provided you get the appropriate guards.
The Aug 16, 2019’s price is just right
The Aug 16, 2019 retails at $70, which is lower than the average price of Globe sneakers at $80.
A history of the Aug 16, 2019
Globe International Ltd is one of the worldwide manufacturers and distributors that specializes in purpose-built clothing, lifestyle, and skate shoes, fashion, and workwear apparel.
Founded in 1985 by three brothers from Australia, the company is now operating in more than 100 countries. Among the models in its skate shoe catalog is the Aug 16, 2019, which has been available since 2009.
