Prediction: Which core shoe brand will "struggle" in 2012?

[juja]

  Vox, DVS, C1rca and Osiris seam like the most likely brands to go out of business...

  But what about Fallen, Habitat or Lakai, are they safe in this current business climate ? I hope so...

 

[Carter]

  Vox, DVS, C1rca and Osiris seam like the most likely brands to go out of business...

  But what about Fallen, Habitat or Lakai, are they safe in this current business climate ? I hope so...

 

if any vox.....osiris is killing it with thier bronx  shoe in zooms zooms and pack fudge and cc ass but why would you make this thread?

[victor333]

  Vox, DVS, C1rca and Osiris seam like the most likely brands to go out of business...

  But what about Fallen, Habitat or Lakai, are they safe in this current business climate ? I hope so...

 

if any vox.....osiris is killing it with thier bronx  shoe in zooms zooms and pack fudge and cc ass but why would you make this thread?

He's just a Negative Nancy. A real Debbie Downer, if you will

[Bubblegum Tate]

 Should this thread be axed? No one should be negative at SLAP 

[juja]

  Vox, DVS, C1rca and Osiris seam like the most likely brands to go out of business...

  But what about Fallen, Habitat or Lakai, are they safe in this current business climate ? I hope so...

 

if any vox.....osiris is killing it with thier bronx  shoe in zooms zooms and pack fudge and cc ass but why would you make this thread?

He's just a Negative Nancy. A real Debbie Downer, if you will

No not at all, i was watching this and it made me think.

http://hellaclips.com/videos/view/15103

I love most of these brands, i don't wanna see any of them go, but it seams as though some other brands apart from just eS will fold and wondered what others thought, that's all...

More realistic as opposed to negative but thanks for the nancy part, which i really liked!

[Bubblegum Tate]

I dont think DVS, they have moto and surf shit. They just downsized their skate team. Let go of Zered (dont know why) and others.

[juja]

I dont think DVS, they have moto and surf shit. They just downsized their skate team. Let go of Zered (dont know why) and others.

 Does anyone wear Habitat's? They are always on sale at least 50% off at my local skate shop, selling for $50 compared to about $120-130 for say a pair of Lakai's, which is super cheap for australian prices. Not just a few models, like most of their range is always on sale which i thought was weird...

[DaSk8D00D]

Should this thread be axed? No one should be negative at SLAP 

i wanna agree with this but at the same time we all know that's hardly ever the case

[sufodiv]

Kinda surprised vox has made it this far.

[foureyedjim]

Osiris doesn't just sponsor skaters:

http://www.osirisshoes.com/team/

I was playing this racing game (DiRT 3) at a friends place one time, and i noticed one of the cars had the osiris logo on it.  Do they sponsor racers now too?  That would explain all the goofy looking high tops they make now (although I can't imagine them being particularly good racing shoes)

[hekkahyphy]

Although I wldnt want them to slip under, I have NEVER in all the years I've skated seen not one person with circas on their feet...skater or not

[Bubblegum Tate]

Wish globe riders were on something else rather than globe.

But we all know why they are still around.

[iwshilvdnfinland]

i figure vox would be the first.  but to be fair, how could a company like that ever make a shoe that is of the build quality of the bigger box brands?  i had a pair of troopers when they first came out and before i was a blazer hi junkie and they were the worst fucking shoes i've ever had EVER. 

[The Poster Formerly Known As Crass]

I hope Vox doesn't struggle. I've had 3 pairs of the troopers and a pair of the Drehobls. All good shoes and easy on the wallet.

Maybe Habitat. I just don't see them appealing to many people. What about Axion and Dekline?

[Bubblegum Tate]

I hope Vox doesn't struggle. I've had 3 pairs of the troopers and a pair of the Drehobls. All good shoes and easy on the wallet.

Maybe Habitat. I just don't see them appealing to many people. What about Axion and Dekline?

Habitat is probably doing ok, since i have actually seen them on people's feet. Don't know what's up with Dekline. Seen one person skate them and it was mike york and that one orange and black colorway he had. After that i never seen dekline ever again.

I;m gonna get manny axion shoe once it drops, but other than that. Don't see them anywhere also.

I'm sure in other parts of the usa/globe. Axion & dekline is doing fairly well

[DaSk8D00D]

those osiris bronx are like air force ones for the lame biker/skater mall kids.

[foureyedjim]

those osiris bronx are like air force ones for the lame biker/skater mall kids.

Oh well, it's not that different from vans or DC.  They've all branched out to other sports.  I just never knew about osiris till I played that game haha

[Chocolaterain]

Although I wldnt want them to slip under, I have NEVER in all the years I've skated seen not one person with circas on their feet...skater or not

That's funny, where I am they are really popular

[juja]

Wish globe riders were on something else rather than globe.

But we all know why they are still around.

Yeah its like it's some sort of cruel joke that other, much cooler brands are possibly on the chopping block and a company like Globe, which I personally hate, you know isnt going anywhere because they have so much money backing them...

Globe is a brand I never see anyone wearing, especially skaters...

[DaSk8D00D]

Wish globe riders were on something else rather than globe.

But we all know why they are still around.

Yeah its like it's some sort of cruel joke that other, much cooler brands are possibly on the chopping block and a company like Globe, which I personally hate, you know isnt going anywhere because they have so much money backing them...

Globe is a brand I never see anyone wearing, especially skaters...

forreal i havent seen anybody where globe's ina minute but ive seen them at shops on occasion. some of the pro model's i be seein in adds n shit look aiiight but i havent seen any decent-looking ones in person

[InternetDaddy]

in one day at the park I saw a kid skating globes, a kid skating etnies callicuts, and a kid skating osiris bronx hi tops. It was like I was in bizarro world.

[Facehead]

in one day at the park I saw a kid skating globes, a kid skating etnies callicuts, and a kid skating osiris bronx hi tops. It was like I was in bizarro world.

Crazy Pills

[Hamish]

Clearly those who doubt Globe's popularity have never heard of Aus/NZ.

THEY. ARE. EVERYWHERE.

[BraveUlysses]

I had Appleyard's shoe "Vagrant". The Soles fell off pretty quick if I remember correctly.

[ivegotlevitation]

Although I wldnt want them to slip under, I have NEVER in all the years I've skated seen not one person with circas on their feet...skater or not

That's funny, where I am they are really popular

They're fairly popular around here. I think that's because one of the local shops only sells two different brands of shoes. Circa and Duffs.

[Spike Hawke]

how is Gravis in the states? Not really seen much where I am in the UK

[BraveUlysses]

Holy shit Duffs is still in business! How?

[clamy]

duffs has to stay in business for sweet lou to have a shoe sponsor. i've only seen them sold in department stores (along with airwalk), and never on anyone's feet. in an interview louie said they're actually pretty good with paying him, like in advance when he goes overseas.

gravis is pretty popular in australia. globe is, but not with skateboarders. used to be.

i'd say all the shoe brands will struggle, with everyone wearing either nike, adidas or cons. i'm guilty of buying nikes again this year but i've bought plenty of es and emerica over the past few years.

[BraveUlysses]

Louie would be so much better on something legit.

[victor333]

Am I the only one who doesn't seem the appeal of Cons...like, AT ALL. I pretty much dislike every single one of their designs. I can't be the only one...right?