These are the Them 908 boots. They retail for around $165 US.
The 908 is the first boot from Them Goods, the company started by skating legend Jon Julio. They’re sold boot only so you can pick which frames, wheels and bearings you want.
The liners are thick and stylish, providing a good amount of padding around the ankle. However the insole is very thin and doesn’t include a shock absorber, standard in most skates now.
There’s a few things that make the Them 908s unique. First is the lacing system. Rather than the traditional styles, the lace holes of the 908s extend over your foot. This helps create a more snug fit without the need for a 45 degree strap.
The soul plate is also a new design. There’s a recessed area in the front and back to allow for wheels larger than the frames. The royale groove is also very shallow making the angle needed to get boot down less severe, while still providing a solid lock.
I set them up with some 50/50 balance frames with Juice Blocks and Undercover 60mm wheels, then took them to my local skate park to see how they performed.
