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83% of Fit Survey respondents said this shoe "Felt true to size"
93% of Fit Survey respondents said this shoe "Felt true to width"
74% of Fit Survey respondents said this shoe had "Excellent arch support"
Customer Rating/Review
Emerica HSU
Number of reviews: 34
Average customer ratings:
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2009-10-10 05:36:03 Emerica HSU
Reviewer: Marva C from Massachusetts
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Great looking shoe. Gave this pair as a gift. The young man loves them. Accurate fit. Hold up as well as any skate shoe I\'ve purchased to date.
2009-06-04 02:30:53 Emerica HSU
Reviewer: Shelden S from Glen Burnie Maryland
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When I put these shoes on they fit amazingly (due to the vulcanized bottom sole) and the insole is soooooo soft. They give you great board feel. The only flaw with these is that they get flat spots quicker than most shoes, but that goes for all Emericas. Made even the worst grip tape feel like mob.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: vox, dekline, nike sb, supra
2009-05-25 13:08:06 Emerica HSU
Reviewer: Andre C from Cincinnati
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These shoes were great while they lasted. Very comfortable and looked really cool, I even threw in some red laces just for contrast to the Grey/Black. They skated even better, but after about 2 months, the sole on the right shoe started coming unglued. I fixed it, but that was the only problem with these shoes.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: eS, Dekline
2009-05-14 11:12:25 Emerica HSU
Reviewer: Christina L from Mississippi
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This shoe runs narrow! Even ordering a size larger didnt help the fit. Would not recommend this shoe for anyone with wide feet.
2009-04-28 14:00:13 Emerica HSU
Reviewer: Anonymous from Texas
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: No arch support
Emerica Hsu Grey/Black - Very good skate shoe, as all Emericas are. Great grip, flick, and comfortable. My only complaint is that the insole is practically nothing, my knees hurt within 15 minutes of wearing them. I put in some nicer insoles, though, and the problem was solved.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Emerica, the Lakai Selects
2009-04-17 07:11:55 Emerica HSU
Reviewer: Anonymous from Southern California
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Comfortable, look good, affordable - For the price you can't get a much better shoe. The only thing better then how they look is how they feel. If you are looking for a pair of skate shoes or shoes to wear everyday this is the pair for you.
2009-04-08 08:24:00 Emerica HSU
Reviewer: Anonymous from Blacksburg, Virginia
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: No arch support
Emerica Hsu - The Hsu is a really great shoe. Just be aware that when they said its a "skinny srtraight up skater", they were not joking. It feels a little weird the first day or so, but thats it, especially because I was used to Reynolds which are super floppy. I like the shoe, it just takes a little bit, but other than the skinny part, its pretty solid.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Emerica Reynolds
2009-03-28 08:33:12 Emerica HSU
Reviewer: Steven P from Gurnee, IL
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
HSU WHOOOWHOOO - I thought these shoes were the best that I've ever had. They are very comfortable and look cool. Not to mention kinda affordable too. We'll have to see how well they hold up over time.
2009-03-03 11:40:49 Emerica HSU
Reviewer: Anonymous from Cambridge, MA
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Uncomfortable and poorly constructed - The way the tongue is sewn into the shoe creates a big bump that digs into my foot. Also, one of the shoes I received had really bad stitching.
2009-02-17 05:20:13 Emerica HSU
Reviewer: Frank from Long Island, NY
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Jerry Hsu - These shoes were very comfortable and were great for learning new tricks. But only after 2 weeks I had a huge hole on the right shoe and a little bit of tearing on the left shoe. Even though they didnt last that long, they were great while they lasted.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: emerica Francis, Circa lopez 50, eS Garcia 2
2008-12-20 19:38:53 Emerica HSU
Reviewer: Anonymous from South Carolina
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
I really like these shoes. Very comfy and excellent fit. Well worth the price.
2008-12-11 15:48:00 Emerica HSU
Reviewer: Anonymous from Michigan
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Great - Shoe is great, padding, grip, and support. I also loved the grip wear you flick, they're a lot like vans just more comfortable. Go buy these now.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: any emericas, b. hermans.
2008-10-22 10:54:00 Emerica HSU
Reviewer: Lee S from Colorado Springs, Colorado
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Shoe Size: Felt a half size larger than marked
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: No arch support
So I enjoyed the look of the shoe but as soon as I put it on I realized it was the most uncomfortable shoe ever. It could be that this shoe in particular was made incorrectly but the seam in the bottom of the tongue just digs into my foot. Also three days into actual use of the shoe, the sole on the inside of the right shoe completely separated from the leather. I hope I can scrape more than a months worth of use out of these shoes, but I severely doubt it. This is a weak shoe.
2008-10-20 08:16:08 Emerica HSU
Reviewer: Anonymous from Petaluma, CA
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Emerica Hsu is superb on all counts. The Emerica Hsu is tough, comfortable, and looks great. No complaints in any area. We highly recommend this product to anyone looking for a good all-around skater shoe.
2008-10-02 21:03:06 Emerica HSU
Reviewer: Tom W from Upstate New York
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
One of the best shoes I have skated. They took no time to break in. They fit perfect and they lasted for a long time.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Francis, Halfcabs
2008-09-16 19:09:37 Emerica HSU
Reviewer: Anonymous from San Jose Ca
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Shoe Size: Felt a half size larger than marked
Shoe Width: Felt wider than marked
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Love the shoe - Loved the shoes but found they run a bit wide. I have a narrow foot and should have bought the narrow instead of the medium. Had to buy some pads so they would fit the foot better.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Vans half cabs
2008-09-04 17:46:00 Emerica HSU
Reviewer: Skater from earth
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt narrower than marked
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Pretty good - These are good shoes but the mid-top appearance on here looks higher than it is, and the lace protecting falls apart easily. Ive skated these for a while but they didnt hold up like I thought.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: if you like this shoe try reynolds shoes same look different feel tho
2008-09-04 11:59:32 Emerica HSU
Reviewer: Max from Arlington, Virginia
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
These shoes are the best!!!!!! I have had them for a pretty long time and skated in them a lot and the bottom has not even worn out. These shoes are so awesome; buy them.
2008-08-08 07:47:13 Emerica HSU
Reviewer: Jake from Cali
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Emerica Hsu - Overall this is the best shoe ever. Mine ripped in three weeks but I usually ruin shoes in two weeks. Best shoe ever.
2008-08-04 13:06:25 Emerica HSU
Reviewer: Anonymous
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The shoes I purchased from Zappos are the second pair of shoes I have ordered for my grandson. Your service is great and as far as I know the first pair of Emerica's wore well and was good quality. He has not worn the latest pair as we bought them for school. The shipping was unbelievable and thrilled him as he usually has to wait for a week to receive things. These shoes came overnight with no extra shipping charge. I am very impressed with your service and will definitely shop with you again soon. Thank you, Sue B
2008-08-02 21:13:59 Emerica HSU
Reviewer: Gio from Miami
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Great shoes - These shoes are totally wicked sick for skating. They lasted me 2 whole months. The only down side to this shoe is that your heel gets bruised really easy and you dont want to be getting a heel fracture either. So it just need some better soles.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Half cabs
2008-07-27 04:57:15 Emerica HSU
Reviewer: Kc from Michigan
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Shoe Size: Felt a half size larger than marked
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
This shoe doesn't just look snazzy, it has the great comfort I look for in a skate shoe.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Emerica B. Herman 2
2008-07-25 22:20:36 Emerica HSU
Reviewer: Anonymous
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The shoes were good for skating. Ive only had them for a little bit, but theyre good so far. The only thing is when I was hiking up a hill, the back of the sole split. But its not a big deal.
2008-07-19 08:03:08 Emerica HSU
Reviewer: Emericaman from Virginia
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Hsu First Impressions - Alright, so I got this shoe in the Grey/Black suede colorway yesterday, but this is more of a first impression thing than a review. They were surprisingly more comfortable then I expected since I've heard they weren't that comfortable, but my pair seem fine. I skated 30 minutes in them so far and they have good flick and the grip seems decent that's all I can tell so far, but I feel they will be good.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Emerica, Nike SB, Lakai, Vans
2008-07-16 06:31:14 Emerica HSU
Reviewer: J G
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Amazing - These shoes are the best shoes if ever had. They are amazing for skating and they look awesome.
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83% of Fit Survey respondents said this shoe "Felt true to size"
93% of Fit Survey respondents said this shoe "Felt true to width"
74% of Fit Survey respondents said this shoe had "Excellent arch support"
Customer Rating/Review
Emerica HSU
Number of reviews: 34
Average customer ratings:
Overall:
2009-10-10 05:36:03 Emerica HSU
Reviewer: Marva C from Massachusetts
Overall:
Great looking shoe. Gave this pair as a gift. The young man loves them. Accurate fit. Hold up as well as any skate shoe I\'ve purchased to date.
2009-06-04 02:30:53 Emerica HSU
Reviewer: Shelden S from Glen Burnie Maryland
Overall:
When I put these shoes on they fit amazingly (due to the vulcanized bottom sole) and the insole is soooooo soft. They give you great board feel. The only flaw with these is that they get flat spots quicker than most shoes, but that goes for all Emericas. Made even the worst grip tape feel like mob.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: vox, dekline, nike sb, supra
2009-05-25 13:08:06 Emerica HSU
Reviewer: Andre C from Cincinnati
Overall:
These shoes were great while they lasted. Very comfortable and looked really cool, I even threw in some red laces just for contrast to the Grey/Black. They skated even better, but after about 2 months, the sole on the right shoe started coming unglued. I fixed it, but that was the only problem with these shoes.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: eS, Dekline
2009-05-14 11:12:25 Emerica HSU
Reviewer: Christina L from Mississippi
Overall:
This shoe runs narrow! Even ordering a size larger didnt help the fit. Would not recommend this shoe for anyone with wide feet.
2009-04-28 14:00:13 Emerica HSU
Reviewer: Anonymous from Texas
Overall:
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: No arch support
Emerica Hsu Grey/Black - Very good skate shoe, as all Emericas are. Great grip, flick, and comfortable. My only complaint is that the insole is practically nothing, my knees hurt within 15 minutes of wearing them. I put in some nicer insoles, though, and the problem was solved.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Emerica, the Lakai Selects
2009-04-17 07:11:55 Emerica HSU
Reviewer: Anonymous from Southern California
Overall:
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Comfortable, look good, affordable - For the price you can't get a much better shoe. The only thing better then how they look is how they feel. If you are looking for a pair of skate shoes or shoes to wear everyday this is the pair for you.
2009-04-08 08:24:00 Emerica HSU
Reviewer: Anonymous from Blacksburg, Virginia
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: No arch support
Emerica Hsu - The Hsu is a really great shoe. Just be aware that when they said its a "skinny srtraight up skater", they were not joking. It feels a little weird the first day or so, but thats it, especially because I was used to Reynolds which are super floppy. I like the shoe, it just takes a little bit, but other than the skinny part, its pretty solid.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Emerica Reynolds
2009-03-28 08:33:12 Emerica HSU
Reviewer: Steven P from Gurnee, IL
Overall:
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
HSU WHOOOWHOOO - I thought these shoes were the best that I've ever had. They are very comfortable and look cool. Not to mention kinda affordable too. We'll have to see how well they hold up over time.
2009-03-03 11:40:49 Emerica HSU
Reviewer: Anonymous from Cambridge, MA
Overall:
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Uncomfortable and poorly constructed - The way the tongue is sewn into the shoe creates a big bump that digs into my foot. Also, one of the shoes I received had really bad stitching.
2009-02-17 05:20:13 Emerica HSU
Reviewer: Frank from Long Island, NY
Overall:
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Jerry Hsu - These shoes were very comfortable and were great for learning new tricks. But only after 2 weeks I had a huge hole on the right shoe and a little bit of tearing on the left shoe. Even though they didnt last that long, they were great while they lasted.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: emerica Francis, Circa lopez 50, eS Garcia 2
2008-12-20 19:38:53 Emerica HSU
Reviewer: Anonymous from South Carolina
Overall:
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
I really like these shoes. Very comfy and excellent fit. Well worth the price.
2008-12-11 15:48:00 Emerica HSU
Reviewer: Anonymous from Michigan
Overall:
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Great - Shoe is great, padding, grip, and support. I also loved the grip wear you flick, they're a lot like vans just more comfortable. Go buy these now.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: any emericas, b. hermans.
2008-10-22 10:54:00 Emerica HSU
Reviewer: Lee S from Colorado Springs, Colorado
Overall:
Shoe Size: Felt a half size larger than marked
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: No arch support
So I enjoyed the look of the shoe but as soon as I put it on I realized it was the most uncomfortable shoe ever. It could be that this shoe in particular was made incorrectly but the seam in the bottom of the tongue just digs into my foot. Also three days into actual use of the shoe, the sole on the inside of the right shoe completely separated from the leather. I hope I can scrape more than a months worth of use out of these shoes, but I severely doubt it. This is a weak shoe.
2008-10-20 08:16:08 Emerica HSU
Reviewer: Anonymous from Petaluma, CA
Overall:
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Emerica Hsu is superb on all counts. The Emerica Hsu is tough, comfortable, and looks great. No complaints in any area. We highly recommend this product to anyone looking for a good all-around skater shoe.
2008-10-02 21:03:06 Emerica HSU
Reviewer: Tom W from Upstate New York
Overall:
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
One of the best shoes I have skated. They took no time to break in. They fit perfect and they lasted for a long time.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Francis, Halfcabs
2008-09-16 19:09:37 Emerica HSU
Reviewer: Anonymous from San Jose Ca
Overall:
Shoe Size: Felt a half size larger than marked
Shoe Width: Felt wider than marked
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Love the shoe - Loved the shoes but found they run a bit wide. I have a narrow foot and should have bought the narrow instead of the medium. Had to buy some pads so they would fit the foot better.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Vans half cabs
2008-09-04 17:46:00 Emerica HSU
Reviewer: Skater from earth
Overall:
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt narrower than marked
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Pretty good - These are good shoes but the mid-top appearance on here looks higher than it is, and the lace protecting falls apart easily. Ive skated these for a while but they didnt hold up like I thought.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: if you like this shoe try reynolds shoes same look different feel tho
2008-09-04 11:59:32 Emerica HSU
Reviewer: Max from Arlington, Virginia
Overall:
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
These shoes are the best!!!!!! I have had them for a pretty long time and skated in them a lot and the bottom has not even worn out. These shoes are so awesome; buy them.
2008-08-08 07:47:13 Emerica HSU
Reviewer: Jake from Cali
Overall:
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Emerica Hsu - Overall this is the best shoe ever. Mine ripped in three weeks but I usually ruin shoes in two weeks. Best shoe ever.
2008-08-04 13:06:25 Emerica HSU
Reviewer: Anonymous
Overall:
The shoes I purchased from Zappos are the second pair of shoes I have ordered for my grandson. Your service is great and as far as I know the first pair of Emerica's wore well and was good quality. He has not worn the latest pair as we bought them for school. The shipping was unbelievable and thrilled him as he usually has to wait for a week to receive things. These shoes came overnight with no extra shipping charge. I am very impressed with your service and will definitely shop with you again soon. Thank you, Sue B
2008-08-02 21:13:59 Emerica HSU
Reviewer: Gio from Miami
Overall:
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Great shoes - These shoes are totally wicked sick for skating. They lasted me 2 whole months. The only down side to this shoe is that your heel gets bruised really easy and you dont want to be getting a heel fracture either. So it just need some better soles.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Half cabs
2008-07-27 04:57:15 Emerica HSU
Reviewer: Kc from Michigan
Overall:
Shoe Size: Felt a half size larger than marked
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
This shoe doesn't just look snazzy, it has the great comfort I look for in a skate shoe.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Emerica B. Herman 2
2008-07-25 22:20:36 Emerica HSU
Reviewer: Anonymous
Overall:
The shoes were good for skating. Ive only had them for a little bit, but theyre good so far. The only thing is when I was hiking up a hill, the back of the sole split. But its not a big deal.
2008-07-19 08:03:08 Emerica HSU
Reviewer: Emericaman from Virginia
Overall:
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Hsu First Impressions - Alright, so I got this shoe in the Grey/Black suede colorway yesterday, but this is more of a first impression thing than a review. They were surprisingly more comfortable then I expected since I've heard they weren't that comfortable, but my pair seem fine. I skated 30 minutes in them so far and they have good flick and the grip seems decent that's all I can tell so far, but I feel they will be good.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Emerica, Nike SB, Lakai, Vans
2008-07-16 06:31:14 Emerica HSU
Reviewer: J G
Overall:
Amazing - These shoes are the best shoes if ever had. They are amazing for skating and they look awesome.
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