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Title: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kook nukem on May 29, 2017, 06:54:08 AM
Why do they all suck? Either flimsy ass canvas or way too tech looking. I'd love something simple like an Old Skool or Era pro made from synthetics. Any recommendations? I've had a vegan diet for a while, and I'd like to go the same route with my skate shoes, but I'm afraid I'm not willing to sacrifice style preferences in this department.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: MOE SYZLAK on May 29, 2017, 07:27:47 AM
Try some of the canvas State models, the canvas has a rubber backing under it so they hold up great. Skated a pair for a month and didn't break through.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Thomas on May 29, 2017, 07:44:41 AM
Chuck II
Cons Crimson
HUF Classic lo

I think all white and all black Vans Old Skool are canvas too.
Put some glue and they will last forever.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kook nukem on May 29, 2017, 08:04:00 AM
Thanks, guys. I'm probably fucked as far as selection from the local shop, so now I'll just have to decide which moral cause I'd rather champion.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Tracer on May 29, 2017, 08:04:10 AM
Etnies Jameson HT, although it does look flimsy. Haven't seen them in stores yet
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on May 29, 2017, 08:57:20 AM
Vans AV Rapidweld Pro Lites are all synthetic, last forever, and have an old skool look.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: chillclinton87 on May 29, 2017, 12:42:47 PM
vans authentic pros- there are some canvas options with the duracap underneath it
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: mynameisnotjeff on May 29, 2017, 02:14:18 PM
I'm not vegan but, this site might help
http://veganskateblog.com/ (http://veganskateblog.com/)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: MC3 on May 29, 2017, 04:20:35 PM
I'd check because I'm not certain, but I think that most Vans Authentic Pros are canvas with duracap underlays
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on May 29, 2017, 05:44:43 PM
Those etnies Jameson HT are looking fine but I haven't had a chance to try them on yet...
Some other shoes I'm eye-ing up:

- lakai griffin weather treated in black synth. they are a season old but you should still be able to find them online. same season also saw these: http://www.polyvore.com/lakai_manchester_select_black_synthetic/thing?id=198286844 (http://www.polyvore.com/lakai_manchester_select_black_synthetic/thing?id=198286844)
- NB# arto's shoe in white canvas with toe cap
- dc Evan's shoe (mostly vegan colourways/ canvas toe cap combo)
- those AV rapidwelds people are mentioning (don't get the lite ones as they have suede on them)
- Rowley 1 re-issues (not all of them are synth but recently the all black 50th anniversary edition ones are), would probs be your best bet no? Just remember that Geoff now shoots animals in the head for fun so ???
- Servant with dat 4skin tech (hard to find tho?)

other than that, clinton87 mentioned veganskateblog and emerica always come out with vegan options every season and not just on their flimsy boat type shoes. I feel like NB# could really fill the void here but they're sleeping on it and Adidas hasn't brought out a good vegan/ synth shoe since those grey Silas 1s
PM me if you're down to talk about this shit!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: jpmulls on May 29, 2017, 09:32:54 PM
Those etnies Jameson HT are looking fine but I haven't had a chance to try them on yet...


If you ever do, any feedback would be great.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on May 29, 2017, 09:38:41 PM
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Those etnies Jameson HT are looking fine but I haven't had a chance to try them on yet...

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If you ever do, any feedback would be great.
I think so many people are waiting to try them, I just haven't seen them in the wild yet. Was hoping to see some on my business trip to LA but it got cancelled.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: the goat cheese of Mendes on May 30, 2017, 04:55:06 AM
Emerica have some vegan option on several models, thanks to Templeton I guess.
I had the reynolds version in full black, and even if the fabric seems weird first,
it was actually as good as the suede ones I already had.

http://emerica.com/eu/search/?q=vegan (http://emerica.com/eu/search/?q=vegan)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: perverted super otaku! on May 30, 2017, 05:19:15 AM
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Those etnies Jameson HT are looking fine but I haven't had a chance to try them on yet...

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If you ever do, any feedback would be great.
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I think so many people are waiting to try them, I just haven't seen them in the wild yet. Was hoping to see some on my business trip to LA but it got cancelled.
Yee, those do look sick, Vans should start putting rubber caps inside all their canvas "Pro" models.
 
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on May 30, 2017, 06:04:48 AM

- those AV rapidwelds people are mentioning (don't get the lite ones as they have suede on them)

Other way around, only the Lites are synthetic!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on May 31, 2017, 12:32:32 AM
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- those AV rapidwelds people are mentioning (don't get the lite ones as they have suede on them)

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Other way around, only the Lites are synthetic!
my bad :-[ I never had a pair which really surprises me (because I love(d) Rowley 1s) but I saw some wear tests and the rapid weld seems to break in really ugly ... hard to describe but yeah, only the lites are 100% synth
also, eS Selsa's not floating your boat? too tech? not gunna lie, those brown joints look like sex on soles
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Thomas on May 31, 2017, 02:34:32 AM
Yeah, only the Lite are synthetics.

I remember a pair of AV classic in canvas that were really good.
They had a little piece of plastic under the ollie pad which made them last forever.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Spike Hawke on May 31, 2017, 06:25:11 AM
The Etnies Jameson HT are not as flimsy as they look although it was only a sample pair the rep had with that I have seen. There are loads of Vegan shoes in the Etnies range.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on May 31, 2017, 06:11:09 PM
There are loads of Vegan shoes in the Etnies range.
This is true and honestly if you were looking for the best bang for your buck then you'd just pick up some vegan maranas and be done with it. Etnies has had such a shitty image for years now though so I'm really hoping Ryan Lay and a few of the other riders can make them great again. Know who else has a huge vegan range? Osiris, but yeah who in 2017 is buying them?
I really would be down to try some servants, not many people have reviewed them:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkZO4iHVOrk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkZO4iHVOrk)
(this isn't the infamous raw vegan who used to post on here is it? #probalyaskedthisbefore)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Thomas on June 02, 2017, 01:03:19 AM
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There are loads of Vegan shoes in the Etnies range.
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This is true and honestly if you were looking for the best bang for your buck then you'd just pick up some vegan maranas and be done with it. Etnies has had such a shitty image for years now though so I'm really hoping Ryan Lay and a few of the other riders can make them great again. Know who else has a huge vegan range? Osiris, but yeah who in 2017 is buying them?
I really would be down to try some servants, not many people have reviewed them:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkZO4iHVOrk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkZO4iHVOrk)
(this isn't the infamous raw vegan who used to post on here is it? #probalyaskedthisbefore)

Servants seem really good, but I'm not a big fan of the dagon model.
Just checked their website and saw that they added a lot of full canvas model (the Loiter looks good) so I might try a few pair.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kook nukem on June 03, 2017, 02:09:32 PM
I can't bring myself to buy Etnies or Servant, which are the obvious choice. Emerica unfortunately doesn't float my boat either. Those AV rapidweld are the closest thing to a shoe I'd actually wear if all options are on the table, but they're still kinda tech. Probably just end up with whatever canvas Vans I can find and glue or goo the hell outta them.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on June 03, 2017, 10:36:56 PM
rowley 1's are less tech than the AVE's tho?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: yourfuckingdad on June 04, 2017, 04:55:51 PM
Chuck II
Cons Crimson
HUF Classic lo

I think all white and all black Vans Old Skool are canvas too.
Put some glue and they will last forever.

The regular chucks aren't vegan because Nike won't confirm if they use animal glue or not (which most likely means they do). I wouldn't be surprised if that were the case for the Chuck Taylor 2's as well.


I've been vegan for like 5 years but had a big backlog of leather shoes to skate from when I was real into sneakers. I realized that buying hella canvas shoes like most vegan skaters do is probably pretty bad for the environment, and in turn all animals (including ourselves), so I just buy lightly used leather sneakers on eBay or at thrift stores.

I can't really do vulcs anymore which make up most of the vegan shoes so this really helps for me. Got a pair of Herman G6's and SB Dunk Hi's on deck now.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on June 04, 2017, 06:41:29 PM
that is the dilemma isn't it? Bravo to you for not throwing away all your old kicks and really getting the most out of them.
personally I don't buy canvas shoes because I know how quickly I'll shred through them so I always go for a synth model (or at least something with a rubber toe cap).
Synth is kinda questionable too in regards to environmental impact but don't go thinking for a second that leather is somehow the "natural" alternative as dying leather is probably equally as destructive as producing synth.
I wish brands would experiment more with eco friendly fake leather like Italian microfibers etc. but I doubt any brand out there is really focused that much on the "cause" to do so. I have some amazing micro fibre boots that age just like leather and while they were pricey I've had them for 5+ years and they don't peel like your average PVC/ pleather versions.
I think I-path was probably the best brand we've ever had because they also tried to focus on environmentally sustainable materials like hemp and had a great mix of styles (i.e. not all vulc boat shoes). I'm hoping someone influential like Kenny Anderson can come out with something that ticks all the boxes for us and while I'd like to see another Mike V. shoe, it doesn't look like he'll ever get another shoe sponsor :'(
I think I might have to just bite the bullet on those Ryan Lay etnies because it seems like he's the only current pro that is really pushing the message so to speak...

edit: any of you rocked these? http://emerica.com/eu/footwear/herman/herman-g6-vulc-6102000097.html?dwvar_6102000097_color=544#q=Vegan&start=3 (http://emerica.com/eu/footwear/herman/herman-g6-vulc-6102000097.html?dwvar_6102000097_color=544#q=Vegan&start=3)
I've found some pretty cheap but need to know if replacing that (red) insole is a possibility. Sorry, can't do red...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Roisto on June 04, 2017, 08:55:38 PM
edit: any of you rocked these? http://emerica.com/eu/footwear/herman/herman-g6-vulc-6102000097.html?dwvar_6102000097_color=544#q=Vegan&start=3 (http://emerica.com/eu/footwear/herman/herman-g6-vulc-6102000097.html?dwvar_6102000097_color=544#q=Vegan&start=3)
I've found some pretty cheap but need to know if replacing that (red) insole is a possibility. Sorry, can't do red...

"Features:
Drop-In G6 Foot bed"

Says right there. I've got a pair of grey ones (non-vegan) lined up and it's a normal removable insole.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on June 04, 2017, 10:04:00 PM
"Features:
Drop-In G6 Foot bed"
Says right there. I've got a pair of grey ones (non-vegan) lined up and it's a normal removable insole.
perhaps I should rephrase that; I know it's removable, but it looks like it's extra thick (ala Suciu's shoe) so I'm wondering if a regular replacement insole would be way too thin?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Roisto on June 05, 2017, 04:56:18 AM
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"Features:
Drop-In G6 Foot bed"
Says right there. I've got a pair of grey ones (non-vegan) lined up and it's a normal removable insole.
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perhaps I should rephrase that; I know it's removable, but it looks like it's extra thick (ala Suciu's shoe) so I'm wondering if a regular replacement insole would be way too thin?

It's not the cheap thin foam thing that for example the Romeros have. I can take pics when I get home if you want.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Krooked antihero on June 05, 2017, 05:15:34 AM
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"Features:
Drop-In G6 Foot bed"
Says right there. I've got a pair of grey ones (non-vegan) lined up and it's a normal removable insole.
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perhaps I should rephrase that; I know it's removable, but it looks like it's extra thick (ala Suciu's shoe) so I'm wondering if a regular replacement insole would be way too thin?
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It's not the cheap thin foam thing that for example the Romeros have. I can take pics when I get home if you want.
After quick google search I'd say can't rock regular insoles on those, or otherwise you change dynamics of that shoe. Last three pairs of shoes I've got have those thick molded insoles like Sucius...I tried to use regular ones on my Janoski hyperfeel's cause I felt that insole is too thick on heel but they felt so weird that I think I just have to live with those Lunarlon insoles
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: snaked plissken on June 05, 2017, 05:54:04 AM
There's tons of canvas skate shoes out there. it's not as limited as you think. Super glue goes a long way. I usually just skate the Converse skate pro shoes. they're great. The State models are really comfortable and durable too.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Thomas on June 05, 2017, 07:14:50 AM
Just emailed Converse about the glue used in Chuck II.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Roisto on June 05, 2017, 09:29:55 AM
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"Features:
Drop-In G6 Foot bed"
Says right there. I've got a pair of grey ones (non-vegan) lined up and it's a normal removable insole.
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perhaps I should rephrase that; I know it's removable, but it looks like it's extra thick (ala Suciu's shoe) so I'm wondering if a regular replacement insole would be way too thin?
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It's not the cheap thin foam thing that for example the Romeros have. I can take pics when I get home if you want.

Alright. Made some measurements and took some pics.

Emerica Herman G6 Vulc
Cons CTAS Pro
Vans Slip On Pro

(http://i.imgur.com/S6vL7mY.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/gmTCl4A.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/YudPYtZ.jpg)

Height of the insole on the heel & ball area of your foot:

Emerica: 10 mm / 5 mm
Cons: 10 mm / 6 mm
Vans: 11,5 mm / 5mm

I've never even seen the Sucius live, so I can't compare to those, but comparing to Vans and Cons, I'd say that the Herman G6 Vulc insoles are normal.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Thomas on June 06, 2017, 06:34:10 AM
Here is the answer from Converse (originally in french) :

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Dear Thomas,

Thank you for your interest in our Converse shoes.

Currently, we don't have any products for which we can suppose they are vegan.

Most materials we are using do not contain products of animal origin.

However, these products are made in a warehouse which may contain products of animal origin.

For this reason, we cannot say our products are truly vegan.

Don't hesitate to contact us for further information.

Regards,

Nicolas
Converse.com
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kook nukem on June 06, 2017, 11:44:35 PM
Didn't know there were this many vegans on Slap. Awesome.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on June 08, 2017, 10:44:47 AM
Here is the answer from Converse (originally in french) :

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However, these products are made in a warehouse which may contain products of animal origin.

For this reason, we cannot say our products are truly vegan.

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This is such an absurd statement.  By that logic, nothing that Emerica makes could be labeled vegan either because they make leather shoes in the same factory.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: yourfuckingdad on June 08, 2017, 11:51:23 AM
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Here is the answer from Converse (originally in french) :

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However, these products are made in a warehouse which may contain products of animal origin.

For this reason, we cannot say our products are truly vegan.

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This is such an absurd statement.  By that logic, nothing that Emerica makes could be labeled vegan either because they make leather shoes in the same factory.

I think that's what they were trying to communicate. "Our shit basically vegan!" without actually saying it, which allows them to use animals products in anything. They're fronting like it's an allergy lol.

This is how they have responded in the past. Many people think they use whatever glue is cheapest at the time, which including animal glues.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on June 08, 2017, 05:23:06 PM
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"Features:
Drop-In G6 Foot bed"
Says right there. I've got a pair of grey ones (non-vegan) lined up and it's a normal removable insole.
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perhaps I should rephrase that; I know it's removable, but it looks like it's extra thick (ala Suciu's shoe) so I'm wondering if a regular replacement insole would be way too thin?
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It's not the cheap thin foam thing that for example the Romeros have. I can take pics when I get home if you want.
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Alright. Made some measurements and took some pics.

Emerica Herman G6 Vulc
Cons CTAS Pro
Vans Slip On Pro

Height of the insole on the heel & ball area of your foot:

Emerica: 10 mm / 5 mm
Cons: 10 mm / 6 mm
Vans: 11,5 mm / 5mm

I've never even seen the Sucius live, so I can't compare to those, but comparing to Vans and Cons, I'd say that the Herman G6 Vulc insoles are normal.

gnars for all you boys, gotta love that you really do your homework. That Herman colourway was really pulling on my heartstrings but as I said, I can't do red anything... think I might just have to chill on them because as krooked anti said would probably fuck with the dynamics too much :-\
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on June 08, 2017, 05:27:59 PM
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Here is the answer from Converse (originally in french) :

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However, these products are made in a warehouse which may contain products of animal origin.

For this reason, we cannot say our products are truly vegan.

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This is such an absurd statement.  By that logic, nothing that Emerica makes could be labeled vegan either because they make leather shoes in the same factory.
this! I don't think (m)any vegans would really get angry at a non-vegan restaurant if they provided vegan options and labelled them accordingly. "Um yeah, this is vegan pizza but we can't label it as such because we offer meat dishes too"
If you all want to nerd on what companies actually think, do checkout https://vegan8.me/vegan-athletic-shoes/vegan-athletic-shoes-2015/
It's two years old but there's so good insights in there. Really surprised that emerica didn't respond as they have also been very vocal about offering vegan options ???
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kook nukem on June 08, 2017, 10:15:31 PM
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Here is the answer from Converse (originally in french) :

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However, these products are made in a warehouse which may contain products of animal origin.

For this reason, we cannot say our products are truly vegan.

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This is such an absurd statement.  By that logic, nothing that Emerica makes could be labeled vegan either because they make leather shoes in the same factory.
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this! I don't think (m)any vegans would really get angry at a non-vegan restaurant if they provided vegan options and labelled them accordingly. "Um yeah, this is vegan pizza but we can't label it as such because we offer meat dishes too"
If you all want to nerd on what companies actually think, do checkout https://vegan8.me/vegan-athletic-shoes/vegan-athletic-shoes-2015/
It's two years old but there's so good insights in there. Really surprised that emerica didn't respond as they have also been very vocal about offering vegan options ???

Etnies didn't either, which is really surprising. They seem to be at the forefront of vegan-friendly skate footwear. Maybe this was a bit before they took on this role? In my short time as a vegan, I have noticed that companies either embrace the term and image of being vegan-friendly or look at it as a dirty word, thinking it might hurt their consumer base.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on June 08, 2017, 11:15:30 PM
My guess is the initial message didn't even make it anywhere near anyone in charge because sole tech brands (even since the sheep days) have been quite clear about which shoes contain/ don't contain animal products.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on June 09, 2017, 02:06:01 PM
the past few seasons of Huf catalogs have also been very good about including a 'vegan' icon next to the corresponding colorways
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on June 10, 2017, 05:56:13 AM
the past few seasons of Huf catalogs have also been very good about including a 'vegan' icon next to the corresponding colorways
true BUT the last few seasons have only had 1 or 2 options max whereas previous seasons (esp. when the Sutter was still around) had a lot more choices. Like NB#, I think huf could really capitalize on this opportunity and make more vegan options but in reality there still probably isn't enough need in the market to justify them bringing out a whole bunch of vegan models. Speaking of whole vegan lineups, anyone seen/ tried that vegan line by emerica yet? What was called again, the emery?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on June 20, 2017, 06:20:20 AM
Posted this already in the Nike thread, but also relevant here.  Looks like a vegan-friendly dunk is coming out shortly
(https://hypebeast.imgix.net/http%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2017%2F06%2Fnike-sb-dunk-low-binary-blue-denim-1.jpg?fit=max&fm=pjpg&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=90&w=1024&s=68345a9b01a491af24366a645384998f)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: perverted super otaku! on June 20, 2017, 06:23:17 AM
Interesting, I always wanted to try a pair, hopefully they dont go the Janoski route and put suede on the inside
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on June 20, 2017, 12:53:18 PM
Interesting, I always wanted to try a pair, hopefully they dont go the Janoski route and put suede on the inside
Janoski's have had a faux suede lining ever since the 3rd or 4th season.  anyhow, these look like a textile lining
(https://cdn5.kicksonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/NIKE-SB-DUNK-LOW-BINARY-BLUE-3.jpg?x77385)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on June 20, 2017, 05:45:09 PM
tried on some of those canvas white Arto NB#s the other day. tts but a little bit tight, would probs go up half a size if I wore thick socks.
Next pair of shoes will be them or the Ryan Lay etnies (which I still haven't tried on). Speaking of vegan kicks, this was in the other thread and shows just how all over the place HUF's labeling is:
http://www.digitalcircle.com/temp/Huf-2017-Fall.png (http://www.digitalcircle.com/temp/Huf-2017-Fall.png)
there' no way those Boyds (or the classic lows in black/ gum and oxblood) are vegan unless they are using synth which I highly doubt... on the flip side those welded black Sotos look pretty nice!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: el chino on June 21, 2017, 03:27:26 PM
Came here expecting to see a bunch of vegan shoes....   nope, just slap talk
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Glue Reed on June 22, 2017, 05:06:41 PM
Has anybody tried those Vans Rapidweld lite's?  Those are full vegan from what I understand.

Was thinking about checking them out, my feet can't handle era's and slip ons anymore.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on June 22, 2017, 05:44:37 PM
Has anybody tried those Vans Rapidweld lite's?  Those are full vegan from what I understand.

Was thinking about checking them out, my feet can't handle era's and slip ons anymore.
these joints?
http://veganskateblog.com/shoes/vans-av-rapidweld-pro-lite (http://veganskateblog.com/shoes/vans-av-rapidweld-pro-lite)
I haven't but I really liked that maroon colourway when it first came out. From what I've hear that don't breathe that well but if you want to rock vans (and can't do Rowley 1's anymore) then they'd probably be your best bet.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on June 26, 2017, 06:22:21 AM
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Has anybody tried those Vans Rapidweld lite's?  Those are full vegan from what I understand.

Was thinking about checking them out, my feet can't handle era's and slip ons anymore.
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these joints?
http://veganskateblog.com/shoes/vans-av-rapidweld-pro-lite (http://veganskateblog.com/shoes/vans-av-rapidweld-pro-lite)
I haven't but I really liked that maroon colourway when it first came out. From what I've hear that don't breathe that well but if you want to rock vans (and can't do Rowley 1's anymore) then they'd probably be your best bet.
i've got these right now and i love them.  The past couple years i've been wearing only cons ctas low's and huf classic low's, so the first nice change was not having to superglue anything.  Second nice change is that the rapidwelds really lock your heel in place, due to the increase padding/bulk in the shoe.  My foot feels really stable in the shoe, but also the shoe is still fairly slim.  I haven't really experienced any of the breathability issues noted above.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: aloftystandard on June 26, 2017, 02:35:16 PM
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Has anybody tried those Vans Rapidweld lite's?  Those are full vegan from what I understand.

Was thinking about checking them out, my feet can't handle era's and slip ons anymore.
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these joints?
http://veganskateblog.com/shoes/vans-av-rapidweld-pro-lite (http://veganskateblog.com/shoes/vans-av-rapidweld-pro-lite)
I haven't but I really liked that maroon colourway when it first came out. From what I've hear that don't breathe that well but if you want to rock vans (and can't do Rowley 1's anymore) then they'd probably be your best bet.
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i've got these right now and i love them.  The past couple years i've been wearing only cons ctas low's and huf classic low's, so the first nice change was not having to superglue anything.  Second nice change is that the rapidwelds really lock your heel in place, due to the increase padding/bulk in the shoe.  My foot feels really stable in the shoe, but also the shoe is still fairly slim.  I haven't really experienced any of the breathability issues noted above.

Ive been skating these for a couple months now and I love them. I scooped them up at a Vans outlet for dirt cheap. Cant go wrong with anything AVE. The blue color way dropping soon looks real good. Im looking foward to the Andrew Allen slip ons. Pro slip on in canvas with the ollie pad. Dream come true.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on June 26, 2017, 08:07:28 PM
good to know, I'd be down to try a pair but they're always full price whenever I see them.
that new navy colourway does look dope but I always liked the OG maroon/ black joints
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: schralp pal on June 28, 2017, 09:09:40 AM
bought some Etnies Jameson ECO to replace my emerica indicators.

Seems like the rapidweld and the  herman g6 are the only vegan shoes that wont be destroyed after one session.

Is shoe goo or super glue even vegan?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: pointandclick on June 28, 2017, 01:06:25 PM
Is shoe goo or super glue even vegan?
nope, can confirm shoe goo is horse jizz and super glue is unicorn tears.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on June 28, 2017, 06:06:03 PM
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nope, can confirm shoe goo is horse jizz and super glue is unicorn tears.
AND it gives you cancer ;)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: yourfuckingdad on June 28, 2017, 06:19:25 PM
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nope, can confirm shoe goo is horse jizz and super glue is unicorn tears.
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AND it gives you cancer ;)

Sad!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: vegan*shawn on June 28, 2017, 06:53:30 PM
Posted this already in the Nike thread, but also relevant here.  Looks like a vegan-friendly dunk is coming out shortly
(https://hypebeast.imgix.net/http%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2017%2F06%2Fnike-sb-dunk-low-binary-blue-denim-1.jpg?fit=max&fm=pjpg&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=90&w=1024&s=68345a9b01a491af24366a645384998f)

When do these come out? Would love to try a pair, I have been having feet issue and want to get a good cup sole, have some Emerica Figgy up next that are cup sole.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: schralp pal on June 29, 2017, 02:39:30 PM
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nope, can confirm shoe goo is horse jizz and super glue is unicorn tears.
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AND it gives you cancer ;)
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Sad!

horse jizz and unicorn tears - so you're telling me they are at least vegetarian friendly
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: vegan*shawn on June 29, 2017, 04:53:52 PM
Gorilla glue super glue is vegan
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: roba on June 30, 2017, 02:38:55 PM
chucks
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: yourfuckingdad on June 30, 2017, 04:07:42 PM
chucks

BRO WE ALREADY WENT THROUGH THIS
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: yapple dapple on July 02, 2017, 01:32:41 PM
(http://i66.tinypic.com/i1y0iw.jpg)
The State Hudson is vegan. Canvas and rubber. They feel really comfortable so far. Doesn't have the arch support of the Cons metric but the in- sole is thick, you can still feel the board. I took Mr. Ben Gore's advice and aplyed super glue to the stitches.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on July 04, 2017, 05:56:50 PM
States look really nice but I can never find them anywhere :'(

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on the flip side those welded black Sotos look pretty nice!
should I drop the hammer on a pair? anyone skated them since the cupsole update?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: CatchMyFADE on July 05, 2017, 10:27:43 AM
Hyped this thread exists, finding decent vegan skate shoes has always been a hassle for me, esp since I prefer a shoe with a bit more substance than standard vans authentics (need a decent collar & tongue).

previous shoes I've tried out recently.


adidas matchcourt lows:
(destroyed these way too quick, no collar or tongue padding killed  the tops of my feet. Too expensive for how short they last. Don't believe the hype (unless you get a super deal or for free)

AV Rapidweld Pro Lite:
Build quality is really amazing, but at $90 retail they're not cheap. Upper will outlast the outsole & midsole taping,many of the colors are god-awful (grab the black / whites & you're good). Noticed the upper lost it's grip/flick after a while of skating, making these harder to skate as they wear down, def noticed an instant improvement when I switched to new shoes. Keep the shoe goo handy to keep the upper grippy.

Es Sesla:
Got these on deck, they're a bit too techy looking for my taste & have quite a pointy toe. Hyped es is  making an all synthetic model, again not inexpensive, but I'll give them a shot. Reminds me of the e's quattro's that I had back in the late 90's, those were dope.


Something to be aware of: I've read online that DC's "Super Suede" was actually a treated synthethic suede, however after speaking w/ something who works at DC they confirmed that it is indeed real treated suede, so don't believe what you hear about "Super Suede" being synthetic, because it's NOT.


With Vans revamping the pro classics, it would be amazing if they offered at least one vegan option of their staple models (era, old skool, half cab) w/ the duracap underlay, double-wrapped foxing, & ultracush insole. They currently only offer authentics & those have not collar or tongue padding : / ....

My next pair I've got on deck. Huf Soto rubber toe: Canvas, & synthetic nubuck w/ rubber toe (all textile based):
(https://www.hufworldwide.com/media/catalog/product/cache/11/image/1268x1172/e9c3970ab036de70892d86c6d221abfe/s/o/soto_welded-black_CP00001_wldbk_01.jpg)


Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on July 05, 2017, 06:12:50 PM
so we're on the same page with those Sotos then yeah? who knows whether or not they fit true to size?

- dc super suede def isn't synthetic and my mind boggles as to how they can still bring out Evan's shoe using animal hides

- there was a half cab pro in all canvas (camo) a couple of seasons back which I might even try and hunt down to see if I can get them on the cheap because, well because half cabs...
http://item.rakuten.co.jp/dopesnow/vans_half_cab_pro/ (http://item.rakuten.co.jp/dopesnow/vans_half_cab_pro/)

- I'd be down for some selsas but that are always super expensive (even on sale). I remember the quattros from back in the day and even had them in navy. They had a weird sole from memory though...

Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: eranka on July 06, 2017, 01:09:50 AM

- there was a half cab pro in all canvas (camo) a couple of seasons back which I might even try and hunt down to see if I can get them on the cheap because, well because half cabs...
http://item.rakuten.co.jp/dopesnow/vans_half_cab_pro/ (http://item.rakuten.co.jp/dopesnow/vans_half_cab_pro/)

I have a brand new size 7.5 in box if youre interested
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on July 06, 2017, 01:21:30 AM
I have a brand new size 7.5 in box if youre interested
thanks but way too small :-\
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: CatchMyFADE on July 06, 2017, 09:12:23 AM
to answer your question a about the Sotos, yes they fit true to size. Worth picking up.



so we're on the same page with those Sotos then yeah? who knows whether or not they fit true to size?

- dc super suede def isn't synthetic and my mind boggles as to how they can still bring out Evan's shoe using animal hides

- there was a half cab pro in all canvas (camo) a couple of seasons back which I might even try and hunt down to see if I can get them on the cheap because, well because half cabs...
http://item.rakuten.co.jp/dopesnow/vans_half_cab_pro/ (http://item.rakuten.co.jp/dopesnow/vans_half_cab_pro/)

- I'd be down for some selsas but that are always super expensive (even on sale). I remember the quattros from back in the day and even had them in navy. They had a weird sole from memory though...


Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on July 07, 2017, 01:16:57 AM
cheers for that! I've still got a pair sitting in a shopping cart (though I missed all the 4th July sales) so I'll probably purchase them sometime next week as my Rowley 1s finally died.

On that note, didn't anyone notice that huf also brung out some of those Boyd shoes in all blue canvas? I've hated on the look of that shoe in the past ... but it actually doesn't look that bad in that colourway
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on July 09, 2017, 08:06:08 PM
now apple dapple got me thinking about those states (cept in all blue)...

did a bit of hunting around online and am now tossing up between:
- arto 358's in all white (even found them in half sizes which is near impossible where I live)
- etnies jameson HT (and I found a good deal on them), maybe I should be the slap guinea pig for these shoes?
- huf sotos in welded black; they just look so dope!
- huf boyds in canvas blue mostly because I can get them on the cheap/ they look nice in that colourway

I guess it's going to be the etnies or the Sotos tho...decisions decisions
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: jpmulls on July 09, 2017, 10:27:45 PM
now apple dapple got me thinking about those states (cept in all blue)...

did a bit of hunting around online and am now tossing up between:
- arto 358's in all white (even found them in half sizes which is near impossible where I live)
- etnies jameson HT (and I found a good deal on them), maybe I should be the slap guinea pig for these shoes?
- huf sotos in welded black; they just look so dope!
- huf boyds in canvas blue mostly because I can get them on the cheap/ they look nice in that colourway

I guess it's going to be the etnies or the Sotos tho...decisions decisions

I've been skating these for a month. Want some info?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on July 09, 2017, 10:43:38 PM
I've been skating these for a month. Want some info?
oh fuck yes, mini review for the slap vegans please
true to size?
comfort/ insole quality?
how are they as a hightop? flexible?
etc. etc.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: jpmulls on July 10, 2017, 06:14:04 AM
SIZING
TTS, at least for sole tech. I've only tried on 2 non-sole tech shoes the past 2 years, those being the lakai flaco and griffin xlk. The flaco fit well, the griffin was too small.
SUPPORT
The insole is the standard sole tech slim foam type. It's not too supportive so I threw in a pair of states insoles. Etnies claims the shoe is a cup/vulc hybrid, but it definitely leans more towards the vulc. It's very flexible, leading me to believe there actually isn't a true midsole. The flexibility is essentially the same as the accel slim.
TREAD
The tread is good and I haven't worn through it yet. I have skated these for most likely 40 hrs on mob if that gives you any idea.
DURABILITY
It has synthetic suede, which is very very soft. It doesn't appear to be durable, because in one session (a few weeks in) I went from no wear in the ollie area to having a hole. The toe cap is not present on the lateral portion of the shoe where the suede meets the canvas. I have yet to go through the toe so I can't speak to the durability of this hidden toe cap.
HIGHTOP
The hightop is very comfortable. Dreamy really. I'll have hard time if I choose to go back to a low top. It's not too restrictive at all, but this is only my second hightop so I have little to compare it to. The inner lining is super comfy with little ventilation. It also has tongue centering straps. Heel lock gets two thumbs up from me.
OVERALL
I really like this shoe. I'm not sure if my review had a negative tone but I wanted to hit on all the potential flaws. It looks good and as long as you have a good insole and don't jump down huge stuff you should be alright. I glued some suede from an old shoe onto the ollie area which will give me a few more weeks of life. I bought them for 50 bucks from CCS and would definitely buy these again, even at full price. I'll try to add photos later.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on July 10, 2017, 07:16:48 PM
gnar-ed jpmulls, thanks for the review!
(still tossing up which shoes to buy)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Firebert on July 11, 2017, 09:24:32 AM
Thanks for the info - as I had thought, you confirmed that the faux suede material looked a little sawft
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: mynameisnotjeff on July 11, 2017, 11:36:09 AM
Not personally vegan but the ever stitch es shoes are out, supposed to be vegan as it's some sort of cord like material and thermothane
http://www.esskateboarding.com/us/shop/shoes/accel-slim-ever-stitch-5101000156.html?dwvar_5101000156_color=001#start=1 (http://www.esskateboarding.com/us/shop/shoes/accel-slim-ever-stitch-5101000156.html?dwvar_5101000156_color=001#start=1)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Glue Reed on July 11, 2017, 03:07:46 PM



With Vans revamping the pro classics, it would be amazing if they offered at least one vegan option of their staple models (era, old skool, half cab) w/ the duracap underlay, double-wrapped foxing, & ultracush insole. They currently only offer authentics & those have not collar or tongue padding : / ....





Please Vans listen to this!

Was gonna ask if anybody has tried skating those 14oz canvas Half Cabs?  Was thinking of buying a pair, ripping out the soles and dropping the ultra-cush in there.  I've been skating the canvas era-pros and slip on pros but want something with a little more... something.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on July 11, 2017, 05:17:03 PM
Not personally vegan but the ever stitch es shoes are out
finally! I'm wondering if I should wait for these now...

Was gonna ask if anybody has tried skating those 14oz canvas Half Cabs?  Was thinking of buying a pair, ripping out the soles and dropping the ultra-cush in there.  
I did a long time ago. I don't really know if the 14oz held up any better but they did okay. Also don't know if the ultra-cush will fuck with the dynamics or not; I just left the stock insole in there but it did flatten out over time. They're great when they're in their sweet spot but that doesn't last too long...
P.s. they're TIGHT and didn't stretch out over time. I used to have to wear pantyhose-thin socks just to get my feet in them!

edit: still can't decide between the Sotos and the etnies :-\
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Firebert on July 13, 2017, 09:34:01 AM
Rapidweld Pro Lite's on sale here for anyone interested.

http://www.6pm.com/p/vans-av-rapidweld-pro-lite-black-white/product/8642875/color/151 (http://www.6pm.com/p/vans-av-rapidweld-pro-lite-black-white/product/8642875/color/151)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on July 14, 2017, 01:10:07 AM
edit: still can't decide between the Sotos and the etnies :-\
so ... I just ordered some Ryan Lays, it was a hard decision but I liked the "message" more when Ryan's shoe came out, the nod to sheep pulled on those heartstrings and while I don't think HUF is anywhere near corporate I want to give sole tech some of my hard-earned because all three of their brands are killing it at the moment (AND all 3 constantly offer vegan models). Still would be interested in the HUFs but for the meantime it looks like I'll be on the hightop trend :-*
 
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Thomas on July 18, 2017, 12:08:07 AM
Received my first pair of Cons Crimson yesterday.
They are very flexible and feel broke in out of the box.

The toecap is reaaaally big, which is confusing at first but I'm going to skate them today and see how it goes !
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Turtle Boy on July 18, 2017, 04:02:00 AM
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so ... I just ordered some Ryan Lays, it was a hard decision but I liked the "message" more when Ryan's shoe came out, the nod to sheep pulled on those heartstrings and while I don't think HUF is anywhere near corporate I want to give sole tech some of my hard-earned because all three of their brands are killing it at the moment (AND all 3 constantly offer vegan models). Still would be interested in the HUFs but for the meantime it looks like I'll be on the hightop trend :-*
 
What color did you get? I'm really curious about that synthetic suede.
Give us a small review when you skate them please
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on July 18, 2017, 06:19:47 AM
Emerica just came out with some good ones, glad to see synthetic leather back in the mix!
Leo white canvas
(http://www.tactics.com/a/9kua/9/emerica-romero-laced-skate-shoes-white-black-coated-canvas.jpg)
Indicator black synth
(http://www.tactics.com/a/9ku6/9/emerica-indicator-low-skate-shoes-black-white-synthetic.jpg)
Provost black synth
(http://demandware.edgesuite.net/abch_prd/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_emerica/default/dw0fbb3e38/FA17/Footwear/6102000110-970-S-001.png)
all are up on the emerica webstore (or Tactics)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Firebert on July 18, 2017, 07:20:32 AM
While I love Emerica, I can't back those faux leather joints cause I know they both have that felt shit on the sole. The romeros are nice but that canvas wouldn't last a day.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: perverted super otaku! on July 18, 2017, 07:25:40 AM
The emerica canvas shoes feel like they paper thin, same with etnies Jameson shits so thin, I think vans makes the best straight canvas shoes

Kinda want to try some Lakais after seeing the video, also want to try State but when I look at them they seem pretty basic for the price
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on July 18, 2017, 07:59:44 AM
Indicator soles appear to be felt-free!
(http://www.tactics.com/a/9ku5/9/emerica-indicator-low-skate-shoes-black-white-synthetic-sole.jpg)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Hercules Rockefeller on July 18, 2017, 10:31:32 AM
yeah, the whole felt thing was a fuckup at the factory. it was meant for some slippers/non-skate shoes but got applied to all vulcs for some time.
definitely not on the new models.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on July 18, 2017, 05:43:38 PM
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so ... I just ordered some Ryan Lays, it was a hard decision but I liked the "message" more when Ryan's shoe came out, the nod to sheep pulled on those heartstrings and while I don't think HUF is anywhere near corporate I want to give sole tech some of my hard-earned because all three of their brands are killing it at the moment (AND all 3 constantly offer vegan models). Still would be interested in the HUFs but for the meantime it looks like I'll be on the hightop trend :-*
 
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What color did you get? I'm really curious about that synthetic suede.
Give us a small review when you skate them please
just the plain black ones, I don't know if I could rock those grey ones. will do a quick review once they've arrived (which should be today).
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those white Leo's look dope but I just don't know if I could skate in them. I've got an old pair of laced (wearing them as we speak) and the support around the ankle is too non-existent. Provost's look nice too but what we all want are some black synth Reynolds right? I think he did mention on insta that he was coming out with a colourway
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on July 21, 2017, 07:31:22 AM
Posted this already in the Nike thread, but also relevant here.  Looks like a vegan-friendly dunk is coming out shortly
(https://hypebeast.imgix.net/http%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2017%2F06%2Fnike-sb-dunk-low-binary-blue-denim-1.jpg?fit=max&fm=pjpg&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=90&w=1024&s=68345a9b01a491af24366a645384998f)
These are out now, available on Nike.com
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: El Chupacabra on July 21, 2017, 08:53:37 AM
(http://scene7.zumiez.com/is/image/zumiez/cat_max/Diamond-Supply-Co.-Boo-J-Lite-Washed-Black-%26-White-Slip-On-Skate-Shoes-_280624.jpg)

Not sure if its totally vegan or not, but Boos shoe has a textile upper and looks pretty rad!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on July 23, 2017, 06:08:41 AM
I don't want to be the user: rob of the vegan shoe thread but after trying on the ryan lay's I don't know if I like them...
In other (terrible) news, my Silas 1's may have finally died :'(
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: CatchMyFADE on July 23, 2017, 09:06:26 PM
I don't want to be the user: rob of the vegan shoe thread but after trying on the ryan lay's I don't know if I like them...
In other (terrible) news, my Silas 1's may have finally died :'(

Try those Soto's, you won't regret it. Won't break the bank either.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on July 23, 2017, 11:23:26 PM
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I don't want to be the user: rob of the vegan shoe thread but after trying on the ryan lay's I don't know if I like them...
In other (terrible) news, my Silas 1's may have finally died :'(
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Try those Soto's, you won't regret it. Won't break the bank either.
you read my mind (I just ordered them)! might chuck the Ryan lay's up on here for sale if anyone wants them?
don't get me wrong, I don't "hate" them but it's the middle of summer here in Japan and I put them on for 15 mins and was sweating up a storm just walking around in them. Also, I feel I'm comparing them to my Silas' which is just crazy because they're my holy grail of skate shoes
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: jpmulls on July 24, 2017, 08:03:43 AM
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I don't want to be the user: rob of the vegan shoe thread but after trying on the ryan lay's I don't know if I like them...
In other (terrible) news, my Silas 1's may have finally died :'(
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Try those Soto's, you won't regret it. Won't break the bank either.
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you read my mind (I just ordered them)! might chuck the Ryan lay's up on here for sale if anyone wants them?
don't get me wrong, I don't "hate" them but it's the middle of summer here in Japan and I put them on for 15 mins and was sweating up a storm just walking around in them. Also, I feel I'm comparing them to my Silas' which is just crazy because they're my holy grail of skate shoes

Bummer man. Maybe I should bolded the portion about having little ventilation in my review. Even out here in MA my feet are soaked.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Jordick on July 24, 2017, 03:11:08 PM
you could always try cutting em down to lows,
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: perverted super otaku! on July 24, 2017, 03:30:42 PM
Are they basically like a high-top of the regular jamieson 2's?, because those kinda suck...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on July 24, 2017, 08:05:46 PM
Bummer man. Maybe I should bolded the portion about having little ventilation in my review. Even out here in MA my feet are soaked.
all good mate, your review actually really helped me when buying them. I was aware about the little ventilation thang but they don't even have any holes in the faux suede. Honestly, if it was winter I probably wouldn't even care, it's just so fucking hot here at the moment and I can't imagine strapping them on to go for a roll.
Did your stretch around the toe area over time? length-wise they fit fine but they're a tad slim and I don't know if I could jam my foot in there after changing out the stock insole.

Are they basically like a high-top of the regular jamieson 2's?, because those kinda suck...
not sure... to me they feel like a hightop version of Leo's emerica laced model and I'm sure if I broke them in they'd feel a lot better  :-\ I think maybe I was in a mood too after having to hang up my Silas' which are just the ultimate skate shoe for me
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Thomas on July 25, 2017, 04:51:32 AM
For those who are interested, I don't really liked the Cons Crimson.
The material of the toecap is pretty much indestructible, but way too slippery, cannot flick a good flip.

Go back to Chucks.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on July 25, 2017, 05:24:29 PM
For those who are interested, I don't really liked the Cons Crimson.
The material of the toecap is pretty much indestructible, but way too slippery, cannot flick a good flip.
sucks mate :-\ I saw them a while back and thought, "woah they look tuff!" but sometimes too much rubber isn't a good thing
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Wonderful Whizzplank on July 30, 2017, 03:47:08 AM
Well aware that there are few people here who'd consider them legitimate skate shoes, but vans now have synthetic leather era's, old skools and sk8-his in their line, black/white and all white. Just thought you'd like to know.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on July 30, 2017, 06:27:04 PM
Well aware that there are few people here who'd consider them legitimate skate shoes, but vans now have synthetic leather era's, old skools and sk8-his in their line, black/white and all white. Just thought you'd like to know.
what are they labelled as? or do we have to go on a witch hunt to find them? vans has always been weary of labeling anything but that black canvas old skool as vegan ever since Rowley jumped the shark (or in Rowley's case he probably shot it in the head)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Thomas on July 31, 2017, 04:14:01 AM
Tomorrow is the release of Andrew Allen Slip-on Pro colorway, all canvas 8)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Firebert on July 31, 2017, 07:48:32 AM
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Well aware that there are few people here who'd consider them legitimate skate shoes, but vans now have synthetic leather era's, old skools and sk8-his in their line, black/white and all white. Just thought you'd like to know.
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what are they labelled as? or do we have to go on a witch hunt to find them? vans has always been weary of labeling anything but that black canvas old skool as vegan ever since Rowley jumped the shark (or in Rowley's case he probably shot it in the head)
Classic Tumble Era

or type, "synthetic leather era" in the search bar on vans.com
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Wonderful Whizzplank on July 31, 2017, 11:31:44 AM
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Well aware that there are few people here who'd consider them legitimate skate shoes, but vans now have synthetic leather era's, old skools and sk8-his in their line, black/white and all white. Just thought you'd like to know.
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what are they labelled as? or do we have to go on a witch hunt to find them? vans has always been weary of labeling anything but that black canvas old skool as vegan ever since Rowley jumped the shark (or in Rowley's case he probably shot it in the head)
On the vans site there's a material filter, just choose synthetic
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on July 31, 2017, 10:23:46 PM
will check it out! I'm kinda of vans for a bit though I think, quality is all over the shop and they're not really trying in the vegan skate shoe dept. Will probably revert back to some Rowley 1's at the drop of a hat though just because they're so nostalgic to me...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: perverted super otaku! on August 01, 2017, 06:11:19 AM
These Adidas slip-ons looks sick

(http://www.adidas.ca/dis/dw/image/v2/aaqx_prd/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-adidas-products/default/dw075263a0/zoom/F37387_02_standard.jpg?sw=2000&sfrm=jpg)

(http://skateparkoftampa.com/spot/productimages/colors/13064_76075.jpg)


Always wanted to try the match-courts but when ever i see em in shops they have suede bits on them but these all canvas look sick
(http://www.druttama.com/images/large/new/Classic%20Adidas%20Match%20Court%20White%20For%20547_5_LRG.jpg)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on August 01, 2017, 06:36:41 PM
match courts do nothing for me and I've read some terrible reviews of them but those slip ons look alright for chill shoes
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Pigeon on August 01, 2017, 06:48:37 PM
Always wanted to try the match-courts but when ever i see em in shops they have suede bits on them
I thought Adidas, as well as Nike and Converse, use animal-based adhesives...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: yourfuckingdad on August 02, 2017, 10:43:43 PM
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Always wanted to try the match-courts but when ever i see em in shops they have suede bits on them
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I thought Adidas, as well as Nike and Converse, use animal-based adhesives...

Anyone wanna source this?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on August 02, 2017, 10:50:29 PM
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Always wanted to try the match-courts but when ever i see em in shops they have suede bits on them
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I thought Adidas, as well as Nike and Converse, use animal-based adhesives...
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Anyone wanna source this?
https://vegan8.me/vegan-athletic-shoes/vegan-athletic-shoes-2015/#adidas
link is 2 years old but you can see some replies in there
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: perverted super otaku! on August 06, 2017, 07:12:24 PM
I guess the answer is inconclusive

Oh and the Vegan State Mercers are really nice, pretty cool how they put the little cow on the vegan colourway tags too
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Pigeon on August 06, 2017, 07:52:18 PM
^
If you ask Nike/CONS/Adidas if their shit is made in sweatshops, they will reply and tell assure you that they don't. It's more about not wanting to lose potential customers, if they admit that they use animal-based adhesives. I doubt you would even get a straight answer, if you asked your shop's rep, but it wouldn't hurt trying.

SoleTech, Huf, State and Lakai are pretty good about it in their catalogs, as well as customer service...well, actually Lakai ignored me, so I got a pair of eS, instead, which was about 7-8 years ago.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on August 06, 2017, 11:43:39 PM
watched this today:
Etnies Jameson Vegan Hi-top Skate Test + Review (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjT8A3QI_YA#)
might save mine for the autumn/ winter and chuck a new insole in them
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: TheVisitor on August 09, 2017, 03:39:14 PM
Es released another vegan skate shoe along with the Accel Slim Ever Stitch, the Swift Ever Stitch.

http://www.esskateboarding.com/us/shop/shoes/swift-ever-stitch-5101000157c001s65.html (http://www.esskateboarding.com/us/shop/shoes/swift-ever-stitch-5101000157c001s65.html)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51oBeoLNzo8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51oBeoLNzo8)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: vegan*shawn on August 09, 2017, 06:34:38 PM
https://www.facebook.com/groups/287728277970974/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/287728277970974/)

If you are not already a member, join my vegan skate group.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: el chino on August 10, 2017, 01:46:16 PM
if anyone wants to eat some real tacos, hit me up ive got five for you IN MEXICO,  anyone can point me to a good non vegan shoe ?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Pigeon on August 10, 2017, 02:02:07 PM
if anyone wants to eat some real tacos, hit me up ive got five for you IN MEXICO,  anyone can point me to a good non vegan shoe ?
Pass.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on August 13, 2017, 10:30:37 PM
ok boys (and gals) I literally don't have any other skate shoes at the moment so I took the Ryan Lays out for a roll the other day with a replaced insole and ... I don't like them. Not from a lack of trying on my part but they just aren't my cup of tea. Accordingly (and keeping with the theme of veganism/ not wanting to waste stuff) I'm willing to send them to a SLAP pal for free provided you pay the shipping from Japan. The stock insole is damaged now after ripping them out but it has been replaced with an OG (brand new) etnies marana set of insoles I had lying round. Size 10 but will be sent out in some random shoe box because I didn't keep the original one. Please PM me if you're interested.
The huf Sotos I ordered were a tad too tight as well so I'll be flipping them on eBay while I try and find something to please my fussy feet. At this rate I'll probably go and buy some Rowley 1s online because they're cheap and I know how they fit ... the search continues
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on August 17, 2017, 01:18:09 AM
tough crowd?
I'm willing to send one of you peeps a free pair of brand new shoes if you're willing to pay the shipping
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Krooked antihero on August 17, 2017, 06:49:06 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/vPDJ5DS.jpg)
Homie gave me these today, so stoked especially because my Silas 1's died completely yesterday
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on August 17, 2017, 11:42:13 PM
Quote from: Krooked antihero  link=topic=95511.msg2674775#msg2674775 date=1502977746
(http://i.imgur.com/vPDJ5DS.jpg)
Homie gave me these today, so stoked especially because my Silas 1's died completely yesterday
we are brothers from a different mother aren't we, I have a pair of them arriving on Monday (and just took out my Silas 1's for their last skate :'() how are they comparing?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Krooked antihero on August 18, 2017, 05:25:46 AM
Quote from: Krooked antihero  link=topic=95511.msg2674775#msg2674775 date=1502977746
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(http://i.imgur.com/vPDJ5DS.jpg)
Homie gave me these today, so stoked especially because my Silas 1's died completely yesterday
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we are brothers from a different mother aren't we, I have a pair of them arriving on Monday (and just took out my Silas 1's for their last skate :'() how are they comparing?
Like night and day,Sesla's have a lot thinner sole and snug fit while Silas' had a slightly high heel and wide fit. Sesla's feel more like a running shoe, like Nike Free or similar "flat" shoe,your feet is close to ground but still feels very secured and cushioned. Haven't skated those bad boys yet tho...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on August 20, 2017, 08:10:48 PM
Quote from: Krooked antihero  link=topic=95511.msg2675358#msg2675358 date=1503059146
Like night and day,Sesla's have a lot thinner sole and snug fit while Silas' had a slightly high heel and wide fit. Sesla's feel more like a running shoe, like Nike Free or similar "flat" shoe,your feet is close to ground but still feels very secured and cushioned. Haven't skated those bad boys yet tho...
I just had a pair delivered to my office (and I'm wearing my Silas' today). Initial thoughts are that length-wise they fit nicely but are kind of tight width-wise. your pair looks nice and worn in though so I'm hoping mine will stretch somewhat. I'll miss that Silas heel-lock but I think I may have finally found my replacement ...they remind me of old muksa/ creagers
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Thomas on August 21, 2017, 05:52:35 AM
Just ordered some AV Rapidweld Pro Lite, they were two time the price of Chucks but I hope they will last longer.
I also saw someone wearing the HUF Soto and they look soooo good !
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Jordick on August 21, 2017, 11:55:22 AM
How much is the shipping roughly?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on August 21, 2017, 05:43:43 PM
How much is the shipping roughly?
are you asking me for the free Ryan lay's? Whereabouts are you located? Will try and head to the post office tomorrow and get a quote for ya ;)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Thomas on August 28, 2017, 12:58:51 AM
I know this model is quite old now but never seen them in the wild before, so here are a few pictures of the Vans AV Rapidweld Pro Lite :

(http://i.imgur.com/qRbO1Mx.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/RD5cx7j.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/0llM5ey.jpg)

Skated them just once, the flick is good, board feel is not very good yet but I have to break them in.
I found them for 80? on eBay, but they are 110? on the Vans website...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Glue Reed on August 28, 2017, 04:07:15 PM
I know this model is quite old now but never seen them in the wild before, so here are a few pictures of the Vans AV Rapidweld Pro Lite :

(http://i.imgur.com/qRbO1Mx.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/RD5cx7j.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/0llM5ey.jpg)

Skated them just once, the flick is good, board feel is not very good yet but I have to break them in.
I found them for 80? on eBay, but they are 110? on the Vans website...

just ordered a pair of these (in red), haven't gotten em yet but feel like i'm taking a huge risk (yes, it's that dramatic) as I usually only skate era pros or slip ons.  Those look great! 

By the way, not sure where you live but CCS and 6pm has those for $60.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on August 28, 2017, 05:49:44 PM
they look a lot more sturdy than Rowley 1's, let me know how they breathe

***
my Ryan lay's (size 10) are still up for free if anyone wants to pay the shipping for them.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Thomas on August 29, 2017, 12:16:54 AM
Second session yesterday, they're starting to feel real great.
That's my first pair of Vans in years, last ten pairs were Chucks, so I took a "big risk" too but I think I'm going to enjoy them.

By the way, it was ridiculously hot yesterday, (35 Celsius, 95F) and my feet burned if I stayed in the sun.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on August 29, 2017, 01:30:47 PM
copied from the New Releases thread...Kenny Anderson's new vegan collection:
Converse CONS x Chocolate Collab
(http://cdn.skateboarding.transworld.net/blogs.dir/440/files/2017/08/FH17_Chocolate_Apparel_Group2.jpg)
(http://cdn.skateboarding.transworld.net/blogs.dir/440/files/2017/08/FH17_Chocolate_Sneaker_Group.jpg)
https://thepremierstore.com/blogs/product/kenny-anderson-chocolate-converse (https://thepremierstore.com/blogs/product/kenny-anderson-chocolate-converse)
Release Date: Friday, 9/1/17


Price: $80/ pair


(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0563/1361/files/8_21_17choclateandersonblog3_680x1024.jpg?v=1503344924)
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0563/1361/files/8_21_17choclateandersonblog2_680x1024.jpg?v=1503344920)
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0563/1361/files/8_21_17choclateandersonblog4_680x1024.jpg?v=1503344928)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on August 29, 2017, 05:51:26 PM
I gave my comments in that thread but they're kinda underwhelming given his track record of shoes, would of liked something a bit more tech... that said vegan KA and his woman make me smile on the daily
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: colt cannon lunchbox on August 29, 2017, 05:59:03 PM
Is there any proof that they don't use animal based adhesives on them shoes?

I know a lot of vegans who wear chucks as they are canvas therefore 'vegan' but I know that they use or at least used animal based adhesives on all of their shoes?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on August 29, 2017, 06:14:53 PM
Is there any proof that they don't use animal based adhesives on them shoes?

I know a lot of vegans who wear chucks as they are canvas therefore 'vegan' but I know that they use or at least used animal based adhesives on all of their shoes?
yeah and cons avoid actually answering this questions every time it's brought up saying, "well we can't guarantee they are ZERO animal products in our glues so we won't give you a definitive answer". Personally I don't buy cons because of the nike affiliation but I was willing to make the exception for Kenny if he came out with some good vegan tech. Who knows how fussy he is about this type of stuff though and it's doubtful that cons will change up their whole production methods for just one shoe...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: El Chupacabra on August 30, 2017, 04:24:27 PM
Its my understanding that if a company doesn't say -specifically- that they used non-animal based adhesives, they do. I had a lot of customers at Vans come buy canvas shoes, thinking they were vegan, but its that damn glue that gets you.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: yourfuckingdad on September 02, 2017, 02:00:48 AM
Its my understanding that if a company doesn't say -specifically- that they used non-animal based adhesives, they do. I had a lot of customers at Vans come buy canvas shoes, thinking they were vegan, but its that damn glue that gets you.

can you elaborate on this? do most vans shoes use animal-based adhesives?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Krooked antihero on September 02, 2017, 04:33:42 AM
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Its my understanding that if a company doesn't say -specifically- that they used non-animal based adhesives, they do. I had a lot of customers at Vans come buy canvas shoes, thinking they were vegan, but its that damn glue that gets you.
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can you elaborate on this? do most vans shoes use animal-based adhesives?

I think that's the truth,unfortunately.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Glue Reed on September 02, 2017, 07:42:59 PM
Second session yesterday, they're starting to feel real great.
That's my first pair of Vans in years, last ten pairs were Chucks, so I took a "big risk" too but I think I'm going to enjoy them.

By the way, it was ridiculously hot yesterday, (35 Celsius, 95F) and my feet burned if I stayed in the sun.

Skated mine for the first time today, and I have to say I like them a lot.  They seem to have a little bit wider toebox than the slip on pros I was wearing (which were strangling my wide ass feet).  Really comfortable.  I've read other places that they don't breathe well and get warm, but I didn't really notice that at all.  It would surprise me because of the mesh.  However we are having a crazy heatwave in the bay area so just about everything felt hot today.

In synopsis, pretty excited about these and will keep buying them if I can get them in the 60 dollar range. 
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Thomas on September 04, 2017, 12:40:29 AM
From the french Vans website, about AV Rapidweld Pro Lite :

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Les mati?res utilis?es ? la fabrication de ces mod?les (y compris les adh?sifs) ne contiennent aucun sous-produit animal et sont donc 100 % vegan.

My poor traduction :
Material used for the making of these shoes (including adhesives) do not contain animal based product, et so are 100% vegan.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on September 04, 2017, 05:49:25 PM
I also think sole tech is pretty good with these things, I doubt ed would have let them label all of his shoes vegan if they contained animal glues?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Thomas on September 05, 2017, 02:40:05 AM
I don't know about sole tech but if I were you I wouldn't be sure unless it is written in black in white...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Krooked antihero on September 07, 2017, 12:47:27 PM
I don't know about sole tech but if I were you I wouldn't be sure unless it is written in black in white...
Atleast for Sesla they say "vegan friendly" on sole techs website,listed under features.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on September 07, 2017, 05:49:00 PM
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I don't know about sole tech but if I were you I wouldn't be sure unless it is written in black in white...
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Atleast for Sesla they say "vegan friendly" on sole techs website,listed under features.
and etnies recently did Ryan's shoe and emerica always labelled ed's shoes as vegan (and still have a vegan search on their site). Anyone friends with Don Brown?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: perverted super otaku! on September 08, 2017, 08:51:06 AM
It could be a legal liability to call something simply vegan, I doubt these companies have enough control of their overseas supply chain, to even be able to know if all materials are vegan. Perhaps this is why no one will blatantly label a product as vegan.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: DISTANT RUMOURS on September 09, 2017, 03:31:15 PM
(http://scene7.zumiez.com/is/image/zumiez/pdp_hero/Nike-SB-Koston-3-Hyperfeel-Deep-Royal-%26-White-Skate-Shoes-_276014-front-US.jpg)

These are definitely 100% synthetic (this specific colorway. And I also saw a vegan grey and a black model as well. Not sure what the wolfway was called though... all of the other colorways are suede. )


Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: fangen on September 09, 2017, 09:03:23 PM
koston-Scientolosock-sp-blockers.jpg

Not only does that look like a pool filter, it could easily function as one with that one size fits all stretchy flange.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Pigeon on September 10, 2017, 09:27:58 AM
Has anyone tried that DKL griptape? I've seen reviews. It sounds lame but seems to work. Toe caps don't really help make my shoes last longer, because I mostly do ollies.

For the time being, does anyone have recommendations for shoes with a rubber ollie pad?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: perverted super otaku! on September 10, 2017, 09:42:33 AM
Has anyone tried that DKL griptape? I've seen reviews. It sounds lame but seems to work. Toe caps don't really help make my shoes last longer, because I mostly do ollies.

For the time being, does anyone have recommendations for shoes with a rubber ollie pad?
The new Kenny Anderson cons/chocolate collab
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: DISTANT RUMOURS on September 10, 2017, 12:38:01 PM
koston-Scientolosock-sp-blockers.jpg

Not only does that look like a pool filter, it could easily function as one with that one size fits all stretchy flange.

haha could work.

And as much as I hated on them before, I didn't like 'em AT ALL...
So much do I like 'em now...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on September 10, 2017, 05:28:07 PM
It could be a legal liability to call something simply vegan, I doubt these companies have enough control of their overseas supply chain, to even be able to know if all materials are vegan. Perhaps this is why no one will blatantly label a product as vegan.
well if that was the case the same could be said for food no? you can't guarantee 100% that no animals were harmed in the harvesting and shipping of said vegetables. Soletech have and continue to label their products vegan and as previously mentioned I highly doubt ed would of stayed with them producing vegan shoes for as long as he did if their supply chain/ materials were that dubious.

For the time being, does anyone have recommendations for shoes with a rubber ollie pad?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/332368453797?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/332368453797?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649) oops, just reread your post though. If I was really looking for something bulletproof in the ollie area maybe go with those new muska skytops? Sure they look ridics but they'd probably last you a good year!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: perverted super otaku! on September 10, 2017, 06:04:53 PM
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It could be a legal liability to call something simply vegan, I doubt these companies have enough control of their overseas supply chain, to even be able to know if all materials are vegan. Perhaps this is why no one will blatantly label a product as vegan.
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well if that was the case the same could be said for food no? you can't guarantee 100% that no animals were harmed in the harvesting and shipping of said vegetables. Soletech have and continue to label their products vegan and as previously mentioned I highly doubt ed would of stayed with them producing vegan shoes for as long as he did if their supply chain/ materials were that dubious.


I don't really think the two are comparable. Food has to have the ingredients listed by law in most countries, in Canada food is recalled if the ingredients list is not complete, if there are no animal products present, I would consider the product vegan. The guy in Shenzhen or Hanoi ordering materials/glues for some factory that makes shoes for 15 companies or whatever is probably not held to the same standards and probably no one gives a shit. If you think about how many food products in China are contaminated/counterfeit or just straight up fake, then I think this lends some perspective to how little they would care about provenance of shoe glue. I would not really trust any shoe made in China or most of Asia to be truly vegan, you gotta wear something to skate in, but I have not made peace with.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on September 10, 2017, 06:22:38 PM
alright then SLAP vegans, let's get on the case and see if we can get Don Brown to make an official comment on this
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: perverted super otaku! on September 10, 2017, 06:47:04 PM
alright then SLAP vegans, let's get on the case and see if we can get Don Brown to make an official comment on this
That would be really interesting, I'm curious about what he would say, would be rad if they went above and beyond somehow to assure the vegan claim, but I remain skeptical.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on September 10, 2017, 07:52:51 PM
doubt no more!
Quote
don_brown@gay imp we use water based glues on all shoes 👊✨
#thepowerofSLAP
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Pigeon on September 10, 2017, 08:08:30 PM
doubt no more!
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don_brown@gay imp we use water based glues on all shoes 👊✨
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#thepowerofSLAP
It's been known for some time, and Ed Templeton wouldn't be fucking with Sole Tech if they didn't use water-based adhesives. The same applied to HUF, before 2015. I'm not sure about now, because their catalogs no longer have the vegan-friendly symbols.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on September 10, 2017, 08:12:47 PM
Ed Templeton wouldn't be fucking with Sole Tech if they didn't use water-based adhesives.
well that was my initial argument but now we have it from the horse's mouth don't we?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: j....soy..... on September 10, 2017, 08:23:39 PM
Pretty sure they told Mcrank his shoe was vegan...it wasn't....and he was bummed.....

I've seen that rubber grip tape....the texture isn't bad but the adhesive isn't great the edges peel......
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on September 10, 2017, 08:29:24 PM
Pretty sure they told Mcrank his shoe was vegan...it wasn't....and he was bummed.....
source? I'm pretty sure Rick never actually claimed veganism either so I'm surprised he was that strict
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: perverted super otaku! on September 11, 2017, 06:20:31 AM
Saying a glue is water-based says nothing about the actual adhesive in the glue, so I don't really get that statement, that doesn't mean the adhesive is not made with animal products. It could very well be water-based glue with an animal protein adhesive.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Pigeon on September 11, 2017, 06:26:20 AM
Saying a glue is water-based says nothing about the actual adhesive in the glue, so I don't really get that statement, that doesn't mean the adhesive is not made with animal products. It could very well be water-based glue with an animal protein adhesive.
What shoes do you wear?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on September 11, 2017, 06:28:57 AM
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Pretty sure they told Mcrank his shoe was vegan...it wasn't....and he was bummed.....
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source? I'm pretty sure Rick never actually claimed veganism either so I'm surprised he was that strict
Yeah, McCrank never claimed veganism.  He follow(ed) a strict vegetarian diet but never went for the vegan shoe thing and he has talked about that in interviews.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: perverted super otaku! on September 11, 2017, 06:32:42 AM
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Saying a glue is water-based says nothing about the actual adhesive in the glue, so I don't really get that statement, that doesn't mean the adhesive is not made with animal products. It could very well be water-based glue with an animal protein adhesive.
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What shoes do you wear?

I just wear shoes without leather or suede, as far as skate shoes go, I just accept the grey area and buy whats on sale, I have not really been convinced that any shoe is totally "vegan", and I'm not sure they could really even know.

edit: this also makes me think about the glue in boards... I think DSM is the only factory using epoxy resin which I don't think has any animal products in it, but in theory all the others using water-based glues could contain animal adhesives
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: DISTANT RUMOURS on September 11, 2017, 09:33:53 AM
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Pretty sure they told Mcrank his shoe was vegan...it wasn't....and he was bummed.....
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source? I'm pretty sure Rick never actually claimed veganism either so I'm surprised he was that strict

pretty sure he ran some ads for Peta, but those stated he was vegetarian. And he still doesn't eat meat by the way.
But I'm not sure on the veganism either. But I'm 100% sure he is 'at least' a vegetarian...

Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on September 11, 2017, 05:13:41 PM
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Pretty sure they told Mcrank his shoe was vegan...it wasn't....and he was bummed.....
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source? I'm pretty sure Rick never actually claimed veganism either so I'm surprised he was that strict
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pretty sure he ran some ads for Peta, but those stated he was vegetarian. And he still doesn't eat meat by the way.
But I'm not sure on the veganism either. But I'm 100% sure he is 'at least' a vegetarian...
yeah I'm not doubting it (the whole vegetarian thing) he mentioned it in multiple interviews, I was more doubting the fact he was angry at sole tech, could have happened though?
from memory some of his colourways were synth and some weren't.

otaks> so the CEO of sole tech gave us an official statement and you're still on the fence? I mean I'm all for delving into these things but "I'm not certain it's 100% vegan" is a bit of rabbit hole if you ask me. Are you going to avoid cement too?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: perverted super otaku! on September 11, 2017, 05:45:03 PM
It's not much of a statement IMO, saying they use water-based glues is like asking someone what kind of board they were riding, and them answering "a wooden one", it's not a real answer, if you were asking if the glue or shoes were vegan. Kind of sounds like he's skirting around the issue a bit(like every other company who will not give a straight answer on this topic). Water based glues can use a variety of adhesives, animal based or otherwise, water-based simply refers to the medium in which the adhesive is suspended.

edit: Just to illustrate what I mean, here is an industrial adhesives company's water based glues

http://www.bond-tech-industries.com/products/water-based-adhesives/ (http://www.bond-tech-industries.com/products/water-based-adhesives/)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on September 11, 2017, 07:26:58 PM
*shrugs* I guess we'll never know then?
you keep buying the shoes that get you to sleep at night and I'll do the same yeah?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: j....soy..... on September 11, 2017, 10:49:36 PM
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Pretty sure they told Mcrank his shoe was vegan...it wasn't....and he was bummed.....
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source? I'm pretty sure Rick never actually claimed veganism either so I'm surprised he was that strict
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pretty sure he ran some ads for Peta, but those stated he was vegetarian. And he still doesn't eat meat by the way.
But I'm not sure on the veganism either. But I'm 100% sure he is 'at least' a vegetarian...
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yeah I'm not doubting it (the whole vegetarian thing) he mentioned it in multiple interviews, I was more doubting the fact he was angry at sole tech, could have happened though?
from memory some of his colourways were synth and some weren't.

otaks> so the CEO of sole tech gave us an official statement and you're still on the fence? I mean I'm all for delving into these things but "I'm not certain it's 100% vegan" is a bit of rabbit hole if you ask me. Are you going to avoid cement too?


Yah...I made the mistake of coming in here......what is the difference between a vegetarian shoe and a vegan shoe.....besides....taste.....

I think later on his shoes weren't synthetic at all....I said he was bummed....that's it....bummed....I need sources to confirm bummage....
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on September 11, 2017, 11:09:22 PM
LOL yeah they put cheese on vegetarian shoes!
all good, I just meant that if he was vegetarian maybe he wasn't as strict about the whole leather thing?
there's vegetarians (hell, there's even vegans) who don't give two shits about the materials they wear because it's strictly a diet for them. Someone like westagte comes to mind, he's vegetarian but I don't recall him ever trying to come out with non-animal hide versions of his shoes, nor do I remember him really saying anything about animal rights. I thought Rick was in the same boat, then again if he did a PETA ad maybe he was quite vocal about it outside of the skate industry? Sucks if he asked for non-leather shoes and sole tech screwed him over on it though... reminds me of DC and Evan; dude was vegan before his shoe even came out, mentioned that he was bummed about them being suede and DC still continues to churn them out ???
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on September 24, 2017, 07:09:59 PM
relevant:
http://vegnews.com/articles/page.do?pageId=10114&catId=1 (http://vegnews.com/articles/page.do?pageId=10114&catId=1)
guess we got to the bottom of Kenny's shoe at least, I really like that he's opting to use recycled/ organic materials too, if he keeps it up I might just have to break my rule and buy a pair of his shoes (and inadvertently support nike)

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anyone tried those eS everstitch models yet? I'm going to chuck up a few shoe reviews on here in the next week or so but am thinking on gambling on just one more pair (or at least that's what I keep telling myself)... and at this point the only review I can find is from dude on Revive claiming to be sponsored by eS'

edit: apparently vegan skate blog is currently writing a review for both of them
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on October 01, 2017, 11:41:10 PM
surprised none of you have snapped up some of those Kenny's after my last post. Anyways...
(https://i.imgur.com/v4kaDe9.jpg?2)
I currently only have two pairs of skate shoes in my closet and no one on here wanted these so I deleted that thread and I've been skating them quite a bit recently. Here's my (revised) thoughts on them:

Size: pretty damn tts if you ask me, perhaps a tad long in length but nothing that would warrant going down half a size. Maybe also a little bit narrow in the toebox but I feel this is true with most skate shoes these days. These aren't going to stretch too much due to the synth/ rubber toe so I wouldn't take that into account when buying.

Support: before you even think about this category, RIP OUT AND THROW AWAY THE STOCK INSOLE, it's garbage! after you've done that I feel that this shoe perfectly blends thin cupsole/ supportive vulc that so many companies are trying to achieve. being a high top, it gives you amazing heel lock and ankle support and as another poster said in this thread, it's going to be hard to go back to lows/ mids after skating this shoe. Internal tongue straps too keep you extra locked in. If you like baggy/ loose shoes, you'll probably despise these.

Grip/ Boardfeel: If you like Vans Skate Hi's and just want a little bit extra support I feel that you'd fucking love these shoes. Grip is easily on par with waffle soles and once broken in (took me probably two shortish skates) flexes in all the right places without feeling floppy at all.

Durabilty: Sometimes synth suede/ leather is terrible, sometimes it's amazing. In this shoe's case it's definitely the later and they way the outsole is designed I haven't even put any scuffs on the suede at this point (you could also see this in plant rider's review, that dude does a LOT of flip tricks). As others have pointed out, the area where the synth suede meets the canvas (and subsequent stitching) is the shoe's obvious weak point. I'm not super hard on shoes so I think that other than a possible hole in the sidewall from ollies it's doubtful that I'll ever rip through that suede to see the rubber below.

Pros: Feels like a beefed up (vegan) Skate Hi, vice heel lock/ ankle support and superb grip. Looks dope to boot. I'm surprised someone like Ben K. hasn't rocked a pair with red laces yet ::) They are Soletech too and I feel like this is definitely a company we need to support as they have been offering vegan options since the days of Sheep. This shoe had some obvious Sheep influences and that was why I originally snapped them up so quickly.

Cons: It's a swamp in there. This shoe is fucking HOT!!!! I first tried them on in the middle of summer here in Japan and almost threw them in the bin because of how hot they were. There is ZERO ventilation in them which is a real let down (especially coming from my Silas 1's), I really wish they could have worked some holes into that toecap or made the tongue more breathable. Now that it's cooler, I've been able to appreciate them more but DO NOT buy these if you live in a hot/ humid part of the world. The synth suede also has/ had a pretty toxic smell to it so these are probably not your best bet if you're a sensitive little soul when it comes to smells.
Other than that I can only say that it was a tough transition coming from Silas 1's to these; I know I'm a broken record but that shoe was so perfect for me and my feet that anything that proceeded them was bound to get a tough review from me.

Feel free to ask me any other questions about the shoe, might end up reviewing my State's this time next week too...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: yourfuckingdad on October 02, 2017, 06:04:33 PM
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Pretty sure they told Mcrank his shoe was vegan...it wasn't....and he was bummed.....
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source? I'm pretty sure Rick never actually claimed veganism either so I'm surprised he was that strict
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pretty sure he ran some ads for Peta, but those stated he was vegetarian. And he still doesn't eat meat by the way.
But I'm not sure on the veganism either. But I'm 100% sure he is 'at least' a vegetarian...
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yeah I'm not doubting it (the whole vegetarian thing) he mentioned it in multiple interviews, I was more doubting the fact he was angry at sole tech, could have happened though?
from memory some of his colourways were synth and some weren't.

otaks> so the CEO of sole tech gave us an official statement and you're still on the fence? I mean I'm all for delving into these things but "I'm not certain it's 100% vegan" is a bit of rabbit hole if you ask me. Are you going to avoid cement too?

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Yah...I made the mistake of coming in here......what is the difference between a vegetarian shoe and a vegan shoe.....besides....taste.....

I think later on his shoes weren't synthetic at all....I said he was bummed....that's it....bummed....I need sources to confirm bummage....

Some glues use lactose, though i don't know about them being used for shoes I do know they are used with wood.

I think it's an important distinction because one product involves the killing of an animal and one doesn't (just suffering.


Here's a question for y'all... even if a product is truly animal product free, but it's made by sweatshops, is it really vegan? If you consider humans animals (which is biologically true though many gnarly vegans have anti-human sentiments) then they aren't.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on October 02, 2017, 07:25:42 PM
Here's a question for y'all... even if a product is truly animal product free, but it's made by sweatshops, is it really vegan? If you consider humans animals (which is biologically true though many gnarly vegans have anti-human sentiments) then they aren't.
A worthy question and one that certainly gets posed a lot. I was going to write out my thoughts on the matter but I think this person summarized it better than I could:

"What you are referring to is that most vegans still live in a capitalist society where we inevitably buy products that harm humans to some degree as well, which are in the end animals. The fact that I have a computer but am vegan is no different than you having one and being against human slavery or against male supremacy. Having a laptop does not invalidate the ideologies of gender/race equality, in the same way it does not invalidate veganism. The fact that anybody funds sweat shops doesn’t mean you must also pay for animal abuse.

Also, in none of these industries are human beings getting mutilated, tortured and killed. We do not buy t-shirts and computers nearly as often as we consume dismembered and objectified animals. My payment for a non-animal product is coming from paid work (in some cases unfair), but animal products will always inevitably come from non-consenting animal victims which are abused by humans. Needless to say, humans that work in slaughterhouses have terrible working conditions and endure incredible amounts of stress, which is why they have the greatest employee turnover rate of all industries. If you want to minimise human suffering, stop buying animal products first. It seems foolish to think that because you cannot stop contributing with all forms of suffering in the world (because our mere existence negatively impacts the world) you shouldn’t be vegan.

But don’t get me wrong. I am not saying we should buy products mindlessly. We should always check labels and look for fair trade products that do not come from exploited humans (which is what I do, 90% of the time). Wearing clothes for as long as you can and donating clothing to charity shops are good practices too. You can find companies that do not use sweatshops for clothing and buy from them. Electronic gadgets are a little bit more tricky and I admit I own an iPhone and a Mac, which I plan to use thoroughly whilst fighting to end animal cruelty. Thanks for the comment once again." https://theveganspeak.com/blog/replies/

I don't know if I agree with the whole post 100% but they do bring up some great points.

Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: CatchMyFADE on October 03, 2017, 10:38:16 AM
Have two pairs of Converse Crimson sneakers size US 10.5 if anyone is interested. I'm asking $40 for both pairs. One is new in the box, & the other I skated on 2 occasions (aprox 2 hours of skating, barely any wear whatsoever).

(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/1PwAAOSw~e5ZPJCE/s-l1600.jpg)

Shoe itself is vegan (why I purchased in the first place) however, I prefer skating shoes w/ some more padding around the collar area (Vans AV Rapidweld Pro Lites have been my staple lately) & these have very minimal padding, very similar build to Adidas Match courts which (I've also tried out & didn't quite care for).

Outside is super grippy on these & the toe cap & sidewall are really durable. If you're into match courts or authentics, or similar styles, I'd give these a shot.

DM me for info, I'd love for someone to enjoy these, but I'm too picky to skate in them (again, too thin for my taste).

Thanks!



Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: perverted super otaku! on October 03, 2017, 10:53:13 AM
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Here's a question for y'all... even if a product is truly animal product free, but it's made by sweatshops, is it really vegan? If you consider humans animals (which is biologically true though many gnarly vegans have anti-human sentiments) then they aren't.
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A worthy question and one that certainly gets posed a lot. I was going to write out my thoughts on the matter but I think this person summarized it better than I could:

"What you are referring to is that most vegans still live in a capitalist society where we inevitably buy products that harm humans to some degree as well, which are in the end animals. The fact that I have a computer but am vegan is no different than you having one and being against human slavery or against male supremacy. Having a laptop does not invalidate the ideologies of gender/race equality, in the same way it does not invalidate veganism. The fact that anybody funds sweat shops doesn’t mean you must also pay for animal abuse.

Also, in none of these industries are human beings getting mutilated, tortured and killed. We do not buy t-shirts and computers nearly as often as we consume dismembered and objectified animals. My payment for a non-animal product is coming from paid work (in some cases unfair), but animal products will always inevitably come from non-consenting animal victims which are abused by humans. Needless to say, humans that work in slaughterhouses have terrible working conditions and endure incredible amounts of stress, which is why they have the greatest employee turnover rate of all industries. If you want to minimise human suffering, stop buying animal products first. It seems foolish to think that because you cannot stop contributing with all forms of suffering in the world (because our mere existence negatively impacts the world) you shouldn’t be vegan.

But don’t get me wrong. I am not saying we should buy products mindlessly. We should always check labels and look for fair trade products that do not come from exploited humans (which is what I do, 90% of the time). Wearing clothes for as long as you can and donating clothing to charity shops are good practices too. You can find companies that do not use sweatshops for clothing and buy from them. Electronic gadgets are a little bit more tricky and I admit I own an iPhone and a Mac, which I plan to use thoroughly whilst fighting to end animal cruelty. Thanks for the comment once again." https://theveganspeak.com/blog/replies/

I don't know if I agree with the whole post 100% but they do bring up some great points.
I agree with this mostly too, humans at least choose to work in factories, though economic pressures to do so complicate this, between scavenging at the dump for recyclables and sewing shoes 11 hours a day I guess, I think sweatshops is kind of a dated term also as factory conditions and pay are getting better in Asia from what I understand, a lot less desperate workers from the countryside who will take anything for any pay

Also sick that cons actually made a definitively vegan shoe, hopefully more companies follow
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Paco Supreme on October 06, 2017, 06:00:11 AM
Mandersons Onestar Cons are apparently vegan friendly
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on October 06, 2017, 06:26:48 AM
Mandersons Onestar Cons are apparently vegan friendly
came here to post this.  available at Tactics now http://www.tactics.com/converse/one-star-pro-mike-anderson-skate-shoes
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on October 06, 2017, 11:03:58 PM
they look nice and remind me of the beastie boys which is always a plus

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I will review my States for you guys/ gals next week sometime now that they are fully broken in
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Chega on October 07, 2017, 11:47:39 AM
Hey guys, have been reading this forum for years and finally decided to write something. So, please help me to find out, what is the difference between these two colorways, which Emerica just released:
http://www.emerica.com/us/footwear/reynolds/reynolds-low-vulc-6102000096.html?dwvar_6102000096_color=570#start=8 - this is not a part of Vegan collection.
http://www.emerica.com/us/footwear/reynolds/reynolds-low-vulc-6102000096.html?dwvar_6102000096_color=919#start=11 - this is vegan. But the description is the same:

Features:
One-Piece Toe cap
Triangle Tread™
Lightly Padded Tongue and Collar lining
Traditional Vulvanized Constrution
Synthetic Nubuck

For me, it sounds weird to use the animal-based glue for some synthetic styles (same with the Provost shoes)
P.S. I emailed to Emerica, waiting for the response.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on October 09, 2017, 08:30:15 AM
bummer, everywhere that has those Mandersons (including Nike/Cons direct) only have them up to size 11.  Wonder if they'll ever release full mens sizing.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: CatchMyFADE on October 09, 2017, 11:50:19 AM
BUMP.

Down to let these go for $30 (2 pairs!!). Prefer to sell to youss guyss before I slang these to eBay or some other dumb place.

LMK, Thanks!!

Have two pairs of Converse Crimson sneakers size US 10.5 if anyone is interested. I'm asking $40 for both pairs. One is new in the box, & the other I skated on 2 occasions (aprox 2 hours of skating, barely any wear whatsoever).

(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/1PwAAOSw~e5ZPJCE/s-l1600.jpg)

Shoe itself is vegan (why I purchased in the first place) however, I prefer skating shoes w/ some more padding around the collar area (Vans AV Rapidweld Pro Lites have been my staple lately) & these have very minimal padding, very similar build to Adidas Match courts which (I've also tried out & didn't quite care for).

Outside is super grippy on these & the toe cap & sidewall are really durable. If you're into match courts or authentics, or similar styles, I'd give these a shot.

DM me for info, I'd love for someone to enjoy these, but I'm too picky to skate in them (again, too thin for my taste).

Thanks!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on October 09, 2017, 06:29:59 PM
P.S. I emailed to Emerica, waiting for the response.
I think you'll find that they probably just forgot to label them properly. Shoe companies that label their shoes vegan are notorious for this especially when bringing out a new season. HUF are the worst offenders and it looks like they just stick the vegan sticker on a few random shoes when their catalogue first comes out and then edit the fuck out of it when someone calls them on their shit.
Either way though mate, I'd go with them brown joints, that colourway is FIRE!!!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on October 30, 2017, 08:36:37 PM
For me, it sounds weird to use the animal-based glue for some synthetic styles (same with the Provost shoes)
P.S. I emailed to Emerica, waiting for the response.
hey mate *bumps* did you hear back from them? I was just looking through CCS and it seems (at least from the pic) that those brown joints are a mix of synth and leather:
https://cdn.ccs.com/media/catalog/product/cache/4/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/8/8/889262442250-3.1507253679.jpg


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anyone skated the eS everstitch yet? Still tossing up about whether or not to buy a pair...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on November 01, 2017, 07:02:59 PM
also, how have none of us skated the emerica emery yet?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on November 02, 2017, 06:40:19 AM
I haven't tried the Emory's yet, but I just picked up a pair of the black synthetic Indicators on sale.  Skated them once and like them so far.  So great to not have to superglue anything before going out skating!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on November 13, 2017, 05:03:42 AM
tried on some everstitch swifts yesterday ... damn those shits just might be my next shoe, heal lock is VICE! saw some emerys today but they weren't in my size, kinda remind me a lot of Leo's shoe
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Miguelito on November 26, 2017, 11:11:18 AM
I'm wearing the emery right now. I've only skated them for a couple of sessions, but the textile barely has mark on it in the ollie area. My only complaint about them is that the out sole is super thin and kind of plastic feeling.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: baravettski on January 26, 2018, 11:18:32 AM
Whattup y'all?

Got some samples of this Rook coming, I'm going to check out some synthetic leather and synthetic suede to see how they wear and get some pricing. I think what I'll end up doing is a crowdfunding/preorder thing if we could get enough people to hit the minimums. And with a preorder I can probably make the price fairly reasonable since they'll all be prepaid and going straight to whoever gets em. Let me know what you think...ps that stitching won't be contrast, it's just how the CAD is.

(http://i.imgur.com/EeqDHzw.png) (https://imgur.com/EeqDHzw)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: schralp pal on January 26, 2018, 01:56:00 PM
Who has skated the es everstich swift, they're on sale on the es website.

Does that material make it look like a running shoes

Why can't emerica make their faux-suede Reynolds shoe in a cup sole
Instead of a vulc
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: yourfuckingdad on January 26, 2018, 04:06:16 PM
Whattup y'all?

Got some samples of this Rook coming, I'm going to check out some synthetic leather and synthetic suede to see how they wear and get some pricing. I think what I'll end up doing is a crowdfunding/preorder thing if we could get enough people to hit the minimums. And with a preorder I can probably make the price fairly reasonable since they'll all be prepaid and going straight to whoever gets em. Let me know what you think...ps that stitching won't be contrast, it's just how the CAD is.

(http://i.imgur.com/EeqDHzw.png) (https://imgur.com/EeqDHzw)

I normally just buy used shoes but i'd be down to support you doing a vegan one.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on January 27, 2018, 12:42:42 AM
Who has skated the es everstich swift, they're on sale on the es website.
Does that material make it look like a running shoes
I don't own them but I have tried them on and yes, it's pretty much all "mesh" apart from the toecap.
every review I've seen of them though says the swift is the one to take the abuse of skating whereas the accelerometer slim version is basically just for causing/ light skating. I also know they are about to come out with an everstitch access plus with the strap at the tongue and lots more synth panels as opposed to mesh!

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that proper shoe is a thing of beauty (nice nods to Kareem's Duffs shoe and some air walk sorrys that I used to love) and I will 1000% be getting a pair. Start the pre-order and I'll be your first customer!!!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Mr. Kamikazi on January 28, 2018, 02:08:37 PM
I saw the Straye is advertising some vegan shoes. They look terrible though. I'm pretty sure someone even called them out saying the model was not actually vegan either.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on January 28, 2018, 09:16:14 PM
I saw the Straye is advertising some vegan shoes. They look terrible though. I'm pretty sure someone even called them out saying the model was not actually vegan either.
I'd probably be down to try them since I'm on a bit of an indie shoe trip at the moment. Having said that, their marketing/ advertising/ image gives me full body cringes. I think our $$$ would be much better spent funding baravettski's little project up there ↑
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Chega on January 29, 2018, 10:32:27 AM
Whattup y'all?

Got some samples of this Rook coming, I'm going to check out some synthetic leather and synthetic suede to see how they wear and get some pricing. I think what I'll end up doing is a crowdfunding/preorder thing if we could get enough people to hit the minimums. And with a preorder I can probably make the price fairly reasonable since they'll all be prepaid and going straight to whoever gets em. Let me know what you think...ps that stitching won't be contrast, it's just how the CAD is.

(http://i.imgur.com/EeqDHzw.png) (https://imgur.com/EeqDHzw)

I would buy. However synthetic nubuck/ suede works better I believe. Not sure about pricing for those though.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: baravettski on January 29, 2018, 03:58:19 PM
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Whattup y'all?

Got some samples of this Rook coming, I'm going to check out some synthetic leather and synthetic suede to see how they wear and get some pricing. I think what I'll end up doing is a crowdfunding/preorder thing if we could get enough people to hit the minimums. And with a preorder I can probably make the price fairly reasonable since they'll all be prepaid and going straight to whoever gets em. Let me know what you think...ps that stitching won't be contrast, it's just how the CAD is.

(http://i.imgur.com/EeqDHzw.png) (https://imgur.com/EeqDHzw)
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I would buy. However synthetic nubuck/ suede works better I believe. Not sure about pricing for those though.

word. gonna sample both that synthetic leather with the pebble and the suede and see what looks better. And since we're crowdfunding we should be able to keep the price down. Just a matter of getting enough people to hit the minimums.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on January 29, 2018, 04:40:58 PM
synth suede with pebble on the panels that don't touch the griptape? either way I'm purchasing!
also not sure if you can get any insider info from sole tech but the synth suede they are using on those Ryan Lay's is bulletproof!
Anyway mate, I'm here with my wallet just waiting for the drop...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on January 30, 2018, 07:56:03 PM
I picked up the new AV Classics in black canvas/rubber.  Hyped they finally made these without a leather tab on the tongue and leather half moon on the arch.  Virtually no support in the ankle but that was to be expected. 
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: baravettski on February 02, 2018, 09:25:54 AM
synth suede with pebble on the panels that don't touch the griptape? either way I'm purchasing!
also not sure if you can get any insider info from sole tech but the synth suede they are using on those Ryan Lay's is bulletproof!
Anyway mate, I'm here with my wallet just waiting for the drop...

Gotta be careful with those material mixes because they can look gross real fast, but we shall see. Maybe synth leather on the vamp and somewhere else. I'll fuck with it. I should be able to find out about that suede pretty easy as well, thanks for the tip, I'll go take a look at those things. Glad you're hyped!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on February 03, 2018, 12:42:11 AM
gnar-ing you every time you post in this thread mate!
one more quick thing, and this is my major beef with the Ryan Lays, can you please try and make them *somewhat* breathable?
one of the downside of synth is that is doesn't breath well. fine for cruising in winter I guess? Is the tongue on the rooks already mesh?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: schralp pal on March 09, 2018, 07:57:01 AM
Just got some emerica Emerys, they look great compared to the Etnies’s Jameson eco I have been skating, a lot thinner walls ( good for looks we will see about skating) will def need some glue on the canvas, can’t wait to skate them but it might be a while till those Jameson’s are completely done

Since they are not in next seasons catalog, depending on how they go, they’ll probably be on clearance soon, might have to grab a couple more pairs because it’s tough to find a slimmer shoe with a cup sole these days
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Roisto on March 09, 2018, 08:36:02 AM
The Emerica Ed Templeton Wino G6 Slip Ons look kinda sick. I'm not a vegan myself, but I don't really like that animals are killed for my pleasure either and am down to skate vegan shoes, so these should be nice.

Slip ons, Ed Templeton, vegan, Emerica and they look good too. Not a bad deal. 😊

https://www.emerica.com/eu/footwear/team-shoes/wino-g6-slip-on-reserve-6101000112.html?dwvar_6101000112_color=398
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: jc on March 09, 2018, 09:31:57 AM
Just got some emerica Emerys, they look great compared to the Etnies’s Jameson eco I have been skating, a lot thinner walls ( good for looks we will see about skating) will def need some glue on the canvas, can’t wait to skate them but it might be a while till those Jameson’s are completely done

Since they are not in next seasons catalog, depending on how they go, they’ll probably be on clearance soon, might have to grab a couple more pairs because it’s tough to find a slimmer shoe with a cup sole these days

how are those etnies? I've been skating nothing but converse lately and want to change it up maybe. how's the sizing? i wear an 8.5 in converse
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: schralp pal on March 09, 2018, 10:08:42 AM
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Just got some emerica Emerys, they look great compared to the Etnies’s Jameson eco I have been skating, a lot thinner walls ( good for looks we will see about skating) will def need some glue on the canvas, can’t wait to skate them but it might be a while till those Jameson’s are completely done

Since they are not in next seasons catalog, depending on how they go, they’ll probably be on clearance soon, might have to grab a couple more pairs because it’s tough to find a slimmer shoe with a cup sole these days
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how are those etnies? I've been skating nothing but converse lately and want to change it up maybe. how's the sizing? i wear an 8.5 in converse

All sole tec shoes fit true to size for me 9.5=9.5
The jameson is a little puffy for today’s standards but I love it for skating, really is a pillow around your foot and the ankle support is perfect for a low. The Jameson eco series has about 10
Colorways which is pretty cool too

I’m sure it’s a totally different board feel to any cons out there, but I never tried any to know
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: IHOP on March 09, 2018, 12:14:07 PM
Sorry this probably got answered int he first few pages but regular chucks and cons ctas that are canvas, vegan or not because of glue?

I have a pair of the KA white hi tops that I really like.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: perverted super otaku! on March 09, 2018, 01:17:28 PM
afaik they refuse to give a clear answer
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Grind King Rims on March 09, 2018, 03:07:08 PM
If that's the case, it kind of implies "not vegan", no?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: yourfuckingdad on March 09, 2018, 04:11:43 PM
If that's the case, it kind of implies "not vegan", no?

yea you have to assume "not vegan" if they won't say "ya vegan"

Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on March 11, 2018, 04:30:21 AM
Sorry this probably got answered int he first few pages but regular chucks and cons ctas that are canvas, vegan or not because of glue?

I have a pair of the KA white hi tops that I really like.
KA and mike Anderson’s shoes claim vegan which is quite rare. KA is pretty serious about his veganism so I’d say you’re good to go!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Thomas on March 23, 2018, 06:25:17 AM
Yeah, I guess KA and Mike shoes are truly vegan.

I don't know if it's old for you US guys, but I noticed in Europe that they changed the sole in CTAS pro.
No more Lunarlon, now it is Nike Zoom air sole...

It's way thinner, incredible board feel but hurt my heels on flatground.
And most important thing, you have to go half a size smaller with those thinner sole.

I had to put back some old Lunarlon in my shoes for them to fit properly...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Krooked antihero on April 03, 2018, 01:07:07 PM
tried on some everstitch swifts yesterday ... damn those shits just might be my next shoe, heal lock is VICE! saw some emerys today but they weren't in my size, kinda remind me a lot of Leo's shoe
How do you compare swifts to seslas?  I have no local that carries them atm so online it is. Both of those models are on sale now, I’m thinking should I get 3rd pair of seslas or try something new...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on April 03, 2018, 05:51:16 PM
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tried on some everstitch swifts yesterday ... damn those shits just might be my next shoe, heal lock is VICE! saw some emerys today but they weren't in my size, kinda remind me a lot of Leo's shoe
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How do you compare swifts to seslas?  I have no local that carries them atm so online it is. Both of those models are on sale now, I’m thinking should I get 3rd pair of seslas or try something new...
I only tried them on but they felt way more tts than seslas do (and I think you and I had the same problem about needing to go 1/4 size because 1/2 up was too floppy). Have also heard they aren't too slim in the toe box. When I tried them on they felt great but I'd need to buy a pair to give you a full review. Have you tried Ryan Lay's shoe? I initially didn't like it but once it's broken in (and you change out the insole) it's pretty fucking dreamy!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on April 03, 2018, 05:51:55 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/EeqDHzw.png) (https://imgur.com/EeqDHzw)
also, I still need these in my life!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Krooked antihero on April 04, 2018, 12:21:14 AM
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tried on some everstitch swifts yesterday ... damn those shits just might be my next shoe, heal lock is VICE! saw some emerys today but they weren't in my size, kinda remind me a lot of Leo's shoe
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How do you compare swifts to seslas?  I have no local that carries them atm so online it is. Both of those models are on sale now, I’m thinking should I get 3rd pair of seslas or try something new...
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I only tried them on but they felt way more tts than seslas do (and I think you and I had the same problem about needing to go 1/4 size because 1/2 up was too floppy). Have also heard they aren't too slim in the toe box. When I tried them on they felt great but I'd need to buy a pair to give you a full review. Have you tried Ryan Lay's shoe? I initially didn't like it but once it's broken in (and you change out the insole) it's pretty fucking dreamy!
Thank you,this is everything I need to know, because sizing in seslas is indeed weird and I don’t have opportunity to go to shop and try swifts on. I just got myself more working hours so maybe I just get them both and give you a full review ;D And no,I havent try that Lay’s shoe on, seems a bit too slim for my tastes.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on April 04, 2018, 07:22:29 PM
Thank you,this is everything I need to know, because sizing in seslas is indeed weird and I don’t have opportunity to go to shop and try swifts on. I just got myself more working hours so maybe I just get them both and give you a full review ;D And no,I havent try that Lay’s shoe on, seems a bit too slim for my tastes.
sweet, do let us know. where are you finding them on sale?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Krooked antihero on April 05, 2018, 12:13:33 AM
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Thank you,this is everything I need to know, because sizing in seslas is indeed weird and I don’t have opportunity to go to shop and try swifts on. I just got myself more working hours so maybe I just get them both and give you a full review ;D And no,I havent try that Lay’s shoe on, seems a bit too slim for my tastes.
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sweet, do let us know. where are you finding them on sale?
I’m looking them on some Finnish shop, but when I tried to google those swifts they seem to be on sale every other shop...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on April 05, 2018, 12:20:39 AM
I’m looking them on some Finnish shop, but when I tried to google those swifts they seem to be on sale every other shop...
yeah, I've seen a few pairs around online just wonder if you found some really good deal on them.
re: the Ryan Lay's - they are slim but thicker than you'd expect with the fake cup-sole. What I will say is that they easily the most durable shoes I've skated in a long time. Let me know how the swifts skate/ feel!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Shifty Flip on April 05, 2018, 03:51:01 PM
Has anyone made Muskin (mushroom leather) skate shoes? Saw some that looked exactly like Airwalk Ones.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on April 05, 2018, 06:23:22 PM
Has anyone made Muskin (mushroom leather) skate shoes? Saw some that looked exactly like Airwalk Ones.
not to my knowledge, seems like it would have been a natural progression for a brand like OG I-path if they didn't fold...
Even materials like Italian microfibre would be a good idea but I don't think there's a big enough market out there for brands to take a gamble on not using the staples (synth, canvas, wax canvas, rubber toe cap etc.)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Shifty Flip on April 06, 2018, 06:27:29 AM
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Has anyone made Muskin (mushroom leather) skate shoes? Saw some that looked exactly like Airwalk Ones.
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not to my knowledge, seems like it would have been a natural progression for a brand like OG I-path if they didn't fold...
Even materials like Italian microfibre would be a good idea but I don't think there's a big enough market out there for brands to take a gamble on not using the staples (synth, canvas, wax canvas, rubber toe cap etc.)

I expected someone to say I-Path had done it in the past.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: schralp pal on April 06, 2018, 08:41:09 AM
so the chima 2s say canvas and have no mention of suede...

Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Tuna on April 06, 2018, 04:29:48 PM
so the chima 2s say canvas and have no mention of suede...

Leather stripe and heel tab
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: schralp pal on April 06, 2018, 09:13:27 PM
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so the chima 2s say canvas and have no mention of suede...
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Leather stripe and heel tab

Ah, of course. Thank you
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on April 07, 2018, 04:15:14 PM
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so the chima 2s say canvas and have no mention of suede...
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Leather stripe and heel tab
this! It’s like they did to tease or something ...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Krooked antihero on April 17, 2018, 01:52:20 AM
So I got those swift everstitches, took a quick ride around the block and here’s my small review:
-fits tts
-nice rounded toe,should be pretty good flick
-people don’t seem to like that STI-insole that’s glued to the bottom but I like it so far, have same on my sesla’s I think? Feels good to my 35yr beaten up feet anyways
-no extra laces but I don’t think ripping laces would be that big of an issue
-I like those grooves on sole,makes that shoe very skateable straight outta box

So after all, feels like a decent shoe, recommended. I’ll post later about durability when I finally get to skate that shoe other than light cruising, have few pairs to burn before those ::)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on April 17, 2018, 07:37:59 PM
nice Krooked AH, I'm stoked for you. wish I could find a pair on the cheap here
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Thomas on April 18, 2018, 01:59:42 AM
I ordered some Emerica Emery via my local shop.
I took the full black synthetic nubuck, very excited to try them and hope I will like the material.

For people who tried synthetic nubuck, is it as grippy as canvas ?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on April 18, 2018, 06:34:57 PM
I ordered some Emerica Emery via my local shop.
I took the full black synthetic nubuck, very excited to try them and hope I will like the material.

For people who tried synthetic nubuck, is it as grippy as canvas ?
depends on the synth, but from experience it's pretty grippy from the get go and also gets better with age. Emerica have been making synth shoes for a long time now too so it's safe to say that got a good formula (actually soletech's current synth suede is amazing.) Let us know how they go yeah? Was always interested in a pair and it seems like they aren't even offering them anymore?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Thomas on April 19, 2018, 02:30:10 AM
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I ordered some Emerica Emery via my local shop.
I took the full black synthetic nubuck, very excited to try them and hope I will like the material.

For people who tried synthetic nubuck, is it as grippy as canvas ?
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depends on the synth, but from experience it's pretty grippy from the get go and also gets better with age. Emerica have been making synth shoes for a long time now too so it's safe to say that got a good formula (actually soletech's current synth suede is amazing.) Let us know how they go yeah? Was always interested in a pair and it seems like they aren't even offering them anymore?

Wow, I didn't know they were making synth suede.
Which shoes have it ?

I believe the Emery were on the Fall 17 soletech catalog, there was a few pair still available on the B2B.
I'll give you a feedback on the Emery for sure !

I was impressed by the number of vegan options on te catalog, but I don't know why some shoes like Reynolds synthetic nubuck are note listed as vegan. Might be the glue, or a mistake...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on April 19, 2018, 02:57:06 AM
Ryan Lays and the eS everstitch Krooked AH is talking about both have it (the latter only has it on the heel though), really tough shit! I don't think I'll ever be able to rip through the Ryan Lays and even if I did there's another rubber layer underneath (which is a good feature of State's vegan line). I'd really recommend either of those shoes or some states if you can handles vulcs.

Tbh though Emerica have been slipping with their labeling in the last few seasons especially in their catalogues so those Reynolds are probably not labelled correctly. Anyway, do let us know how the emerys go, they really remind me of Leo's shoe which usually gets pretty good reviews.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Thomas on April 27, 2018, 12:43:44 AM
Soooo, got the Emery, but they were a bit tight for me.
I decided to microwave them as usual, but one of the shoe literally melted...

Note for myself : do not microwave synthetic shoes...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: UrbanMutation on April 27, 2018, 06:48:32 PM
Ive been switching between the Etnies Ryan Lay Jameson HT and Emerica Templeton Wino G6 Slip-on Reserve.

The Jameson HT rules, good fit, good material, good board feel and I really like the toe shape ( a better Romero Laced).

Wino G6 Slips are a great fit, skate great and have awesome board feel but the sole tapping starts to peel really quick with the waxed canvas.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on May 02, 2018, 12:02:38 AM
Note for myself : do not microwave synthetic shoes...
ouch ... so what are you going to buy instead?

Ive been switching between the Etnies Ryan Lay Jameson HT and Emerica Templeton Wino G6 Slip-on Reserve.
nice choices. I want the Ed's but I need a little more support/ cushion at my age I think, I wish his heretic reissue stayed round longer. Ryan Lay's are tough, like really tough!

I just wish Reynolds would bring out a vegan colourway of his latest emerica shoe. eS also needs to do a vegan swift 1.5...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Thomas on May 02, 2018, 12:44:32 AM
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Note for myself : do not microwave synthetic shoes...
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ouch ... so what are you going to buy instead?

I still have a new pair of black canvas CTAS pro...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on May 29, 2018, 08:36:35 PM
found this in all those soletech catalogues:
https://soletechnology-catalogues.cld.bz/Etnies-Sp18-Vegan-Footwear-Catalogue/1
nothing other than the Ryan Lays that I would actually skate but a few lifestyle shoes in there

Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on June 06, 2018, 08:13:39 PM
just saw this:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BjtMVEtFudX/?taken-by=veganskateblog
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: SneakySecrets on June 07, 2018, 07:18:42 AM
Pretty sure skate shoes are only pescatarian now.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: schralp pal on June 07, 2018, 12:41:24 PM
Was gonna skate my emerica Emery’s but the canvas was like Rasor blades and the toe too narrow, so I have to wear them around
My house to loosen up so they are my chillers for now.

Purchased some black es Everstitch Swift’s on sale on the es website, very simple looking shoe, the material looks like something on a rug in the 80s but it is by far the comfiest shoe I’ve skated in a long time. The toe cap works really well, the material has held up for three sessions without glue, except that little corner around the top lace hole, my Ollies seem to alway rip that spot. Makes me want to try that accel slim.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Firebert on June 07, 2018, 02:12:56 PM
Got some of those Ryan Lay Jameson HT's - they feel like a Romero Hi.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on June 07, 2018, 07:00:31 PM
where are y'all getting swifts on sale for?
good shit on the Ryan Lays firebert, had mine on yesterday. fucking indestructible!!!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: yourfuckingdad on June 07, 2018, 08:06:34 PM
were those everstitches durable?

veganskateblog guy is saying they aren't basically. I thought they were supposed to be good. Something like the Nike SB Zoom Tre would be awesome.

always wanted these as a kid but couldn't afford nike's. apparently they lasted forever

(https://www.sneakerfiles.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/11/nike_zoom_tre_sb_banner_2.jpg)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on June 07, 2018, 08:09:33 PM
were those everstitches durable?

veganskateblog guy is saying they aren't basically.
I thought he was saying the accel slims weren't but the swifts WERE (which is the general consensus from what I've heard)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Dr Steve Brule on June 08, 2018, 06:05:03 AM
were those everstitches durable?

veganskateblog guy is saying they aren't basically. I thought they were supposed to be good. Something like the Nike SB Zoom Tre would be awesome.

always wanted these as a kid but couldn't afford nike's. apparently they lasted forever

(https://www.sneakerfiles.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/11/nike_zoom_tre_sb_banner_2.jpg)

Dude I wish they would bring those back
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: schralp pal on June 08, 2018, 07:13:24 AM
The everstitch material Is holding up but I expect they will need glue eventually. Weird looking stuff not what I expected, really looks like a crocheted rug. The black look okay but I imagine that blue color is pretty hideous in real life.

Also the heel has some synthetic leather panel, maybe that’s what they make the accel out of, similar to the Reynolds low vulc material from a couple seasons back
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: UrbanMutation on June 08, 2018, 01:20:28 PM
Sole Tech / Etnies is doing a Sheep capsule that is dropping for HOL18. They look and feel really good, two low tops one blue w/ white sole and one red w/ white sole. They both have a lil rubber toe almost like the Andrew Allen slips. Really happy about this drop, LOVED SHEEP!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: yourfuckingdad on June 08, 2018, 04:13:15 PM
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were those everstitches durable?

veganskateblog guy is saying they aren't basically. I thought they were supposed to be good. Something like the Nike SB Zoom Tre would be awesome.

always wanted these as a kid but couldn't afford nike's. apparently they lasted forever

(https://www.sneakerfiles.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/11/nike_zoom_tre_sb_banner_2.jpg)
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Dude I wish they would bring those back

such a sick shoe! ahead of it's time imo.
someone on here has a gif in their sig of someone wearing them and every time i see it swoon haha. copping some of the old air trainer 2 sb's on ebay now tho
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on June 10, 2018, 06:58:26 PM
Also the heel has some synthetic leather panel, maybe that’s what they make the accel out of, similar to the Reynolds low vulc material from a couple seasons back
it's (synth) suede no? Looks/ smells exactly like that they use on the Ryan Lays


Sole Tech / Etnies is doing a Sheep capsule that is dropping for HOL18. They look and feel really good, two low tops one blue w/ white sole and one red w/ white sole. They both have a lil rubber toe almost like the Andrew Allen slips. Really happy about this drop, LOVED SHEEP!
I was stoked about that too until they called them "deconstructed" and "floppy" :'(
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: colt cannon lunchbox on June 10, 2018, 07:04:06 PM
I really wanna buy some animal-friendly skate shoes but until I can find a canvas or synthetic shoe that lasts longer than a session I'm going to have to continue to buy suede. Has anyone tried the canvas romero laced? They look somewhat durable.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on June 10, 2018, 07:05:47 PM
I really wanna buy some animal-friendly skate shoes but until I can find a canvas or synthetic shoe that lasts longer than a session I'm going to have to continue to buy suede. Has anyone tried the canvas romero laced? They look somewhat durable.
Ryan.Lays.NOW
they are fucking tanks!!!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Thomas on June 20, 2018, 12:16:41 AM
I should receive tomorrow my first pair of full black canvas Salem.
Got them online for 50€ from a swedish skateshop I never heard of before (Junkyard)
Can't wait to try them !

I hope the sizing will be OK...

I looked at the 2018 catalog and no more canvas shoes though ?
I would love to try the Harlem, but the ollie patch is suede...

Also, I think it's kind of weird that they put a ollie patch on the suede Salem but not on the canvas one...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on June 20, 2018, 12:26:56 AM
I should receive tomorrow my first pair of full black canvas Salem.

I looked at the 2018 catalog and no more canvas shoes though ?
I would love to try the Harlem, but the ollie patch is suede...
I have a pair in a shopping cart at the moment but am still tossing up between them and some of those new accel slim in all synth.
Yeah, they used to have LOTS more canvas options, hopefully it's just this season because they are great at labeling their shoes and the designs are on point. Watch out for that sole though, it's a pebble magnet!!!
Post some pics once you've broken them in
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Post by: Thomas on June 20, 2018, 12:44:50 AM
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I should receive tomorrow my first pair of full black canvas Salem.

I looked at the 2018 catalog and no more canvas shoes though ?
I would love to try the Harlem, but the ollie patch is suede...
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I have a pair in a shopping cart at the moment but am still tossing up between them and some of those new accel slim in all synth.
Yeah, they used to have LOTS more canvas options, hopefully it's just this season because they are great at labeling their shoes and the designs are on point. Watch out for that sole though, it's a pebble magnet!!!

Ahah yes, I saw that on the State Footwear thread. I hope it will not be that terrible, because they seem to be real nice and I was looking at them for a long time.

Have you ever tried them ? How was the sizing ?
I'm 9.5 on Vans Rapidweld Pro Lite, and took 9 for the State according what I saw on the State thread.

Anyway, I'll post a pic and a feedback for sure.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on June 20, 2018, 12:53:16 AM
Once the sole starts to wear down the pebble thing is not so much of a problem.
I have a pair of these http://www.rippedlaces.com/2017/02/state-footwear-expands-their-latest-catalog-with-two-new-team-models/
(the top ones in blue canvas) and they are extremely well-built for a canvas shoe!

Sizing is kinda all over the place, I wear a 10 in sole tech stuff and in length it almost fits like a 10.5, but in width it kinda feels like a 9.5  and I have to wear pretty slim socks when I wear them. Having said that, I've heard Mercers etc. run slightly bigger.
Do keep us posted!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Thomas on June 22, 2018, 02:15:44 AM
I received the shoes this morning and actually wearing them at work.
First impression : they look way better in real life than in picture.

Quality seem to be good, loved the animal-friendly label and soy ink used on the box.
I was impressed by the Quality of the insole, better than Zoom Air.

Don't be afraid by the "Genuine Leather upper" marked inside the shoe, as it is actually not true!

Sizing is true to size on the Salem, I wear size 9 in Vans, took size 9 and it's good for now.
For information I wear size 7.5 in CTAS pro with Zoom Air insole, and size 8 with Lunarlon insole.

They seem a bit wider than CTAS pro.
I'll update after skating them !
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on June 22, 2018, 08:42:15 AM
Adidas "3MC" comes out on July 5th in a couple all-canvas colors:
(https://image-cdn.hypb.st/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2018%2F06%2Fadidas-skateboarding-3mc-release-date-5.jpg?q=90&w=1090&fit=max)
(https://image-cdn.hypb.st/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2018%2F06%2Fadidas-skateboarding-3mc-release-date-2.jpg?q=90&w=1090&fit=max)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: roba on June 25, 2018, 06:19:20 AM
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Sole Tech / Etnies is doing a Sheep capsule that is dropping for HOL18. They look and feel really good, two low tops one blue w/ white sole and one red w/ white sole. They both have a lil rubber toe almost like the Andrew Allen slips. Really happy about this drop, LOVED SHEEP!
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I was stoked about that too until they called them "deconstructed" and "floppy" :'(

any photos?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on June 25, 2018, 05:38:13 PM
I want to like those Adidas but they better have some hidden tech in there because otherwise I could probably just buy some vans instead.

someone posted the sheep shoes catalogue in the other thread but now I can't access them?
edit: https://soletechnology-catalogues.cld.bz it's somewhere in there

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Saw some AVE/ spitfire colabs in rapid weld yesterday that look pretty sexy. haven't skated vans in a minute but they do like fun
https://www.vans.com/shop/spitfire-av-rapidweld-pro-lite-dress-blues

Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: pugmaster on June 26, 2018, 06:15:39 PM
I want to like those Adidas but they better have some hidden tech in there because otherwise I could probably just buy some vans instead.

someone posted the sheep shoes catalogue in the other thread but now I can't access them?
edit: https://soletechnology-catalogues.cld.bz it's somewhere in there

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Saw some AVE/ spitfire colabs in rapid weld yesterday that look pretty sexy. haven't skated vans in a minute but they do like fun
https://www.vans.com/shop/spitfire-av-rapidweld-pro-lite-dress-blues

thanks for the link, unfortunately it requires a pass code
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on June 26, 2018, 06:36:54 PM
really, I can still access it...
how bout this one?
https://soletechnology-catalogues.cld.bz/Etnies-HO18-Lifestyle-Catalog
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on June 26, 2018, 06:40:40 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/2fnSI5x.png)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on June 26, 2018, 07:24:01 PM
also:
https://issuu.com/actionsportagency/docs/lakai_sp19
two vegan synth suede options? #takemymoney
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: cloudy on June 28, 2018, 05:35:12 PM
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Ryan.Lays.NOW
they are fucking tanks!!!

also would agree with him about the synthetic suede holding its form even after sweating through them

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RseYROPYFas (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RseYROPYFas)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Pigeon on June 28, 2018, 05:52:35 PM
I wish they just made artwork for the insoles, instead of putting it on the heels, on the Sheep shoes.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on June 28, 2018, 05:56:45 PM
Yes, synth shoes definitely hold their form and don't tend to get floppy as quickly. I still only have minimal wear on Ryan Lays, it doesn't even really look like I skate in them...
Imagine being that good at skating :o
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: IHOP on July 03, 2018, 12:40:31 AM
man is that matt price filming the ccs video? that tone made me turn off the video.  I like ya matt but if you want ccs to be cool you dont have to act like the tactics guys.

Was really excited about a sheep comeback til I saw those shoes, the most basic model that literally every company makes one of.  Seems like sole tech trying to make a quick buck off the growing popularity of throwbacks and veganism combined.

Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: black coffee on July 03, 2018, 04:08:59 AM
Adidas "3MC" comes out on July 5th in a couple all-canvas colors:
(https://image-cdn.hypb.st/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2018%2F06%2Fadidas-skateboarding-3mc-release-date-5.jpg?q=90&w=1090&fit=max)
(https://image-cdn.hypb.st/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2018%2F06%2Fadidas-skateboarding-3mc-release-date-2.jpg?q=90&w=1090&fit=max)

looks like the white branding on the back/above the heel is leather (?)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on July 03, 2018, 05:43:25 AM
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Adidas "3MC" comes out on July 5th in a couple all-canvas colors:
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looks like the white branding on the back/above the heel is leather (?)
Adidas is usually pretty good about making their trim/stripe pieces synthetic and labeling them as such.  That said, may have to inspect these in-person because right now the adidas website doesn't specify if it's leather or synthetic.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: roba on July 04, 2018, 01:44:46 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/2fnSI5x.png)

eh, i wish they'd just remake the merino. the longsleeve is very cool though, might have to cop that one
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: DCLOVE on July 05, 2018, 12:34:43 PM
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eh, i wish they'd just remake the merino. the longsleeve is very cool though, might have to cop that one

The ones they did through es were better. I wish they’d just do a full sheep brand again..
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on October 15, 2018, 10:59:12 PM
NB 420s
Lakai is dropping a quite few in their next drop (Riley will have 2 vegan colourways?)
If you can pick up some old states, they're always cheap online and they have a few vegan models in their back catalogs
eS' accel slims in black/ red/ white
eS' accel plus with the clear soles
Ed's emerica slip on
Would still recommend Ryan Lay's shoe if you can find them. He posted on his insta that etnies would be doing a vegan (cupsole) slip-on too?
what else, you already had some swift everstitches right?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: schralp pal on October 16, 2018, 07:56:20 AM
Emerica emrys are very durable for a canvas shoe, but took a loooong time to break in
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Smartass on October 17, 2018, 06:58:52 AM
NB 420s
Lakai is dropping a quite few in their next drop (Riley will have 2 vegan colourways?)
If you can pick up some old states, they're always cheap online and they have a few vegan models in their back catalogs
eS' accel slims in black/ red/ white
eS' accel plus with the clear soles
Ed's emerica slip on
Would still recommend Ryan Lay's shoe if you can find them. He posted on his insta that etnies would be doing a vegan (cupsole) slip-on too?
what else, you already had some swift everstitches right?

Both of these are really great options. I stopped skating my Ryan Lays because I blew out the Sole, but that took forever to happen.

If you're looking for a really good low cup though, the 420's are pretty great, they just take a little bit longer to break in. Really breathable, the upper is pretty durable, and once they've broken in, supper grippy. Just be sure to go down a half size, since I went with my regular size, sometimes I can feel my foot slide now that upper is broken in. Don't worry if you have wide feet, the way the upper is built it'll conform to your foot.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: yourfuckingdad on October 17, 2018, 10:15:52 AM
NB 420s
Lakai is dropping a quite few in their next drop (Riley will have 2 vegan colourways?)
If you can pick up some old states, they're always cheap online and they have a few vegan models in their back catalogs
eS' accel slims in black/ red/ white
eS' accel plus with the clear soles
Ed's emerica slip on
Would still recommend Ryan Lay's shoe if you can find them. He posted on his insta that etnies would be doing a vegan (cupsole) slip-on too?
what else, you already had some swift everstitches right?


I read a lil while ago on the new balance website that they don't make vegan shoes. like even if it's synthetic they use animal glue.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on October 18, 2018, 05:54:26 PM
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NB 420s
Lakai is dropping a quite few in their next drop (Riley will have 2 vegan colourways?)
If you can pick up some old states, they're always cheap online and they have a few vegan models in their back catalogs
eS' accel slims in black/ red/ white
eS' accel plus with the clear soles
Ed's emerica slip on
Would still recommend Ryan Lay's shoe if you can find them. He posted on his insta that etnies would be doing a vegan (cupsole) slip-on too?
what else, you already had some swift everstitches right?
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I read a lil while ago on the new balance website that they don't make vegan shoes. like even if it's synthetic they use animal glue.
good point. Rothdigga did mention it to me in a PM too (that they couldn't guarantee glues). Best bet is to go sole tech then, Don is usually pretty damn transparent on insta and can give you some good answers. I'm really down to try the accel plus but I still have a pair of swift's to burn through ....
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on October 18, 2018, 07:02:20 PM
honestly, if we're debating glues, none of y'all better be driving cars.  Do what you can, do the best you can, but don't sweat the small stuff.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on October 19, 2018, 01:17:16 AM
honestly, if we're debating glues, none of y'all better be driving cars.  Do what you can, do the best you can, but don't sweat the small stuff.
I don't to be honest, there's only such you can avoid as you know. Having said that, if the choice is between clearly labeled vegan glue vs. not sure but we can't guarantee it's vegan, I'll go with the former.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: eight two fives on October 19, 2018, 08:32:31 AM
I got the new Etnies sheeps. I’m not even going to attempt to skate them. Just going to be some casual Friday work shoes. I’m fine with it though, got them for $45. They are THIN.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on October 20, 2018, 12:24:12 AM
Make sure you put a nice insole in those Ryan Lays 🤔
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: OrangeVHStapes on October 25, 2018, 09:56:40 AM
Got a pair of the Etnies sheep shoes as well. I like em, they look real good but I haven't skated them yet. I might buy a separate pair to skate and to keep the ones I have to wear considering I don't know how easily they rip and whatnot, I'm currently skating toy machine indicator high and those things got an ollie hole and switch ollie hole like the first week and a half I was skating them...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on October 27, 2018, 01:44:11 PM
Not sure if this qualifies as strictly required for the classifieds forum, but since this is such a niche thread I figured I could post it here:  I've got a few like-new vegan skate shoes listed for cheap on my poshmark: https://poshmark.com/closet/modmike
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on October 31, 2018, 08:53:42 AM
wonder if the stripe and heel tab on these are synthetic or genuine leather...If so, they'd be the first vegan option for the Crockett 2
(https://skateparkoftampa.com/spot/productcolorwayimages/19784.jpg)
(https://skateparkoftampa.com/spot/productimages/colors/14319_75838.jpg)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on November 04, 2018, 09:29:27 PM
wonder if the stripe and heel tab on these are synthetic or genuine leather...If so, they'd be the first vegan option for the Crockett 2
(https://skateparkoftampa.com/spot/productcolorwayimages/19784.jpg)
(https://skateparkoftampa.com/spot/productimages/colors/14319_75838.jpg)
would be down to try a pair, but feeling they might suffer from Chima's shoe syndrome; all-canvas-except-leather-in-areas where-you-don't-actually-need-leather-anyway-but-we'll-place-it-there-just-to-make-sure-that-no-vegans-give-us-any-money-for-this-particular-model 
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on November 07, 2018, 06:17:20 AM
Yeah, the Chima and 112 Pro really blew it for Vans.  They used to be really good about using synthetic trims, but not anymore I guess.  Still waiting on confirmation with those Crocketts tho.  There's also an Independent collab Crockett 2 that looks like it could be vegan (printed stripe, canvas heel tab, but not sure what the toe cap is exactly...has a textile appearance but could be that Xtuff stuff or whatever)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: schralp pal on November 21, 2018, 02:44:48 PM
I think zumiez has the new lakai griffin in black canvas on sale - not sure it is 100% vegan...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: yourfuckingdad on November 21, 2018, 03:32:25 PM
honestly, if we're debating glues, none of y'all better be driving cars.  Do what you can, do the best you can, but don't sweat the small stuff.

i mean some people want to skate vegan shoes. it's good to know.
I sort of agree with you but i'm not gonna shit on someone for wanting not to contribute to animal agriculture in anyway.
I sort of see the exploitation of workers that make skate shoes (even the vegan ones) as probably not vegan or if it is technically vegan, still kinda fucked.

There is no ethical consumption under capitalism, but we can support people who are trying to do less harm.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on November 21, 2018, 05:12:39 PM
glues are a hard one, and super otaks (where you at son?) and I debated this a few pages back. I guess I kinda look it like I look at a restaurant that serves vegan options but isn't 100% vegan - I'm happy to buy those options and support that business because I want them to know that the demand is there. And yes, it's impossible to avoid all animal suffering but let's not go down that rabbit hole because the OG definition never stated that that was the goal.

Anyway, I have some good news for you sitting on the fence about the #NB 420s:

"I also did find out that those shoes are 100% vegan, even the glue, but they didn't go through the certification process that I guess you can do with whatever society handles that stuff"

Straight from Rothdigga, who is always great at getting the insider info there at NB
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Ishaboi on February 17, 2019, 05:26:39 PM
Have been scouring the internet trying to track down some Ryan Lay hi tops in size 13. If anyone has any leads out there it would be greatly appreciated. I've been stockpiling them until I could no longer find anymore and I regret not buying more. Yep thanks.

Also- any confirmation on the stripe and heel detail on those crockett 2's?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Lee Ralphs Dear Old Mum on February 17, 2019, 06:02:19 PM
I got some of those crockett 2 cumin/ black b/c i prefer canvas shoes with some suede or preferably rubber in the ollie/ toe areas. alas, I think the patch of leather on the heal tab and vans stripe are actually leather... seems pointless being that close to being a leather free shoe and blow it on some unnecessary features.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on February 17, 2019, 08:03:19 PM
I got some of those crockett 2 cumin/ black b/c i prefer canvas shoes with some suede or preferably rubber in the ollie/ toe areas. alas, I think the patch of leather on the heal tab and vans stripe are actually leather... seems pointless being that close to being a leather free shoe and blow it on some unnecessary features.
funny that you posted this, because I was looking at them online the other day wondering about them. Vans is so dumb lately, they do the same thing with all of Chima's shoes. Sure, I can understand leather/ suede if it is actually used for function but it's not like heel tabs/ tongue branding *need* to be leather. Vans are so stupid they'll probably do the Rowley reissue in suede ::)
Speaking of the Crockett, I saw this one in the flesh and it seems legit (or maybe the heel tab is leather here too?):
https://www.zumiez.ca/crockett-pro-2-indy-blue-demi.html
The half cab version has a leather toe cap but this one is listed as waxed canvas, any pals out there rocking a pair?

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Will also do my review of the OG everstitch swift sometime this week but in short; it's amazing, buy it if you like cupsoles with minimum break-in time and vice heel lock!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: woodinbrine on February 18, 2019, 04:02:30 AM
I really liked the Servant Dagon shoes I had a while ago, at least for the short while they lasted before the heel blew out and it started falling apart.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on February 18, 2019, 10:50:03 PM
Didn't servant go out of business recently?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: woodinbrine on February 19, 2019, 07:56:27 AM
Quite possible, I don’t follow things that closely. Website says «we are away for a while, stay tuned».
I liked the design a lot.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: brwrxstl on February 21, 2019, 02:18:57 PM
honestly, if we're debating glues, none of y'all better be driving cars.  Do what you can, do the best you can, but don't sweat the small stuff.

This🙏
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on February 21, 2019, 06:23:11 PM
eS Everstitch Swift review:
(https://i.imgur.com/QDdVwiK.jpg?1)

Size: tts. tts for sole tech anyway. The seslas didn't work for me in tts and 1/2 size up meant I was swimming in them. These are perfect in the size department.

Support: true cupsole, none of this vulc hybrid crap. Heel lock is VICE and while they are quite thin in the sidewalls etc. they still feel super sturdy and supportive. Comes with a stock eS insole which I replaced with a footprint one. You could keep the standard one in there but it's 5mm so it's not the greatest. If you regularly skate sole tech, you'll know whether you like them or not.

Grip/ Boardfeel: When I first put them on in my office I thought they'd take a while to break in but these are easily the fastest break in time I've had in years. Krooked Antihero mentioned this a while back but the pre-cut grooves in the sole contribute greatly to break-in time. I'm pretty sure they use the same tread on the swift 1.5s and the teched-out accels. The tread grips straight away which is pretty rare for a cup sole I think. The upper too needs little break-in time due to the evertstitch which is pretty much like prime knit or any of those other materials you see on sport shoes. It flexes when and where you need it, but doesn't bag out.

Durabilty:  Some have said the welded toe cap isn't that durable but I've barely put a mark on it despite yesterday being my 5th or 6th session in them. You honestly can't even tell they've been skated but I'm not super hard on shoes these days so maybe take that with a grain of salt? For my type of (old man) skating they are more than durable enough!

Pros: Little break in time, great grip, vice heel lock, nice and supportive, super x2 breathable, not made out of canvas like every other "vegan" model.

Cons: For me there isn't any really... I guess if I was nitpicking I would like some more vegan suede up on the sidewall but at this point they are holding up way better than expected. Tongue centering straps possibly? but then again, the tongue doesn't even move around. I guess they are getting harder to find since they aren't in the current eS lineup, but I don't really mind because the Accel plus has the same outsole and they look even beefier. Wouldn't mind seeing an everstitch version of the swift 1.5 either.

In summary: I haven't been this impressed with a vegan skate shoe since I skated my Silas 1s. If you know me and my broken record posting style about that shoe, then you'll know that this is saying a lot!
Sure, Ryan Lay's shoe was (is) great, but lack of airflow made it impossible for me to use in the hotter months (great for the colder ones though) and actually felt like it took longer to break in despite being a Vulc/ cup hybrid. If you can still find a pair of these swifts I'd highly recommend them.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: brwrxstl on February 21, 2019, 11:45:06 PM
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honestly, if we're debating glues, none of y'all better be driving cars.  Do what you can, do the best you can, but don't sweat the small stuff.
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There is no ethical consumption under capitalism, but we can support people who are trying to do less harm.

*cringe*  There's no "ethical consumption under capitalism"? As the vegan food industry is literally fucking exploding with investors and as the products those investors are backing are taking over supermarkets lmao.

It's all supply and demand. There's plenty of "ethical" vegan footwear companies out there already. Just not in skateboarding.  Go to Cuba or some other communist utopia and try ordering a beyond burger, or starting a company to replace that void in the market. 
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on March 01, 2019, 09:38:46 AM
synthetic Newports out now.  I think these look great.
https://www.skatewarehouse.com/Lakai_Newport_Shoes/descpage-LKNPCS.html
(https://img.skatewarehouse.com/watermark/rs.php?path=LKNPCS-3.jpg&nw=435)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on March 01, 2019, 02:20:15 PM
↑dope! That means Riley’s vegan suede models should be dropping soon too.


In other news, looks like HUF is doing another textile soto with rubber toe cap

Edit/ link: https://www.hufworldwide.com/huf_en_us/soto-knit-cp00030?color=black
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: cucktard on March 01, 2019, 03:42:54 PM
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honestly, if we're debating glues, none of y'all better be driving cars.  Do what you can, do the best you can, but don't sweat the small stuff.
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There is no ethical consumption under capitalism, but we can support people who are trying to do less harm.
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*cringe*  There's no "ethical consumption under capitalism"? As the vegan food industry is literally fucking exploding with investors and as the products those investors are backing are taking over supermarkets lmao.

It's all supply and demand. There's plenty of "ethical" vegan footwear companies out there already. Just not in skateboarding.  Go to Cuba or some other communist utopia and try ordering a beyond burger, or starting a company to replace that void in the market.
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*cringe*

And almost all of it is based on low-wage “sweatshop” conditions, from the illegal migrants that pick the lettuce to girls sewing the shoes.

It is still based on exploitation, this is fundamental. Capitalism will not socialize itself.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Thomas on March 05, 2019, 05:55:12 AM
Anyone knows if those white State Harlem are vegan ?
It says canvas on the website, but I'm not sure about the ollie pad and the toecap...

(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1160/9474/products/DSC_9557STATE_SP19_Side_View.jpg?v=1548010561)

edit: Damn, didn't see the post about Riley's vegan suede and Huf soto, good news !! :)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on March 05, 2019, 07:40:31 AM
The State stuff is all real suede.  Those Harlems have a suede toe cap and ollie patch.  They even put a stupid suede heel tab on the otherwise-all-canvas Feltons.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on March 05, 2019, 09:31:09 PM
State have been slacking as of late, had lots of vegan options in their first few runs and even labelled them accordingly
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Chega on March 07, 2019, 11:33:09 AM
Just went through Lakai Spring 19 and Fall 19 catalogs and want to confirm that those two styles are vegan. Also, they will have them for Fall 19 season, but both in canvas. I don't like canvas shoes, so might buy both pairs.

(http://i67.tinypic.com/xdz87t.png)
(http://i65.tinypic.com/ab2wyh.png)
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Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on March 07, 2019, 05:08:07 PM
those tobacco Riley's look so fine, what's the drop date on them?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Chega on March 07, 2019, 05:35:14 PM
http://lakai.com/footwear/mens/riley-hawk-2-shoe-ms1190091a00-tbsyn
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on March 07, 2019, 05:58:49 PM
damn, now I'm going to spend more money on shoes...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: coneklr on March 07, 2019, 06:28:31 PM
Been vegan about 5 months now ... first time rolling into this thread ... I got jokingly called out on my leather busenitz today, maybe it's time I look further than food.

Side note, what are everyone's thoughts on second hand leather products?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Chanel West Coast on March 07, 2019, 07:48:30 PM
Been vegan about 5 months now ... first time rolling into this thread ... I got jokingly called out on my leather busenitz today, maybe it's time I look further than food.

Side note, what are everyone's thoughts on second hand leather products?

Full disclosure:  Im wearing suede shoes and a leather belt as i type this, I havnt gone full vegan with clothing but I am conscious of it and try to be better.

I've been vegan about 2 years now, and in my opinion second hand leather is fine but I also dont go out of my way to buy it.  If its a leather jacket or something it seems weird because its still promoting leather as a fashion which will influence more people to buy new ones, regardless of you thrifting yours or not. 
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on March 08, 2019, 12:26:54 AM
Been vegan about 5 months now ... first time rolling into this thread ... I got jokingly called out on my leather busenitz today, maybe it's time I look further than food.

Side note, what are everyone's thoughts on second hand leather products?
welcome to the dark side! good question, personally I don't wear/ buy leather but yes, synthetic PVC is terrible for the environment so I can understand people's aversion to it. For non-skate stuff I tend to buy high-end vegan microfibre stuff because it lasts and breaks down similar to animal hides. Having said that, I have a pair of Doctor Marten boots back at my parents house in Sydney that are over 20 years old that I'm not going to throw out until they disintegrate. If a second-hand leather jacket will last you 20+ years then I think that that's better than purchasing 15 PVC jackets and throwing them away when they start to peel.

Skate shoes though, I'm not so convinced - back in the tech-shoe days nearly 80% of those shoes were synth and they lasted just as long as their animal counterparts. Ryan Lay's shoe refuses to die and eS is on point with their current vegan models too. Synth tends not to bag out as much either. Either way, when you're transitioning I think it's fine and if you do end up getting more life out of suede shoes then perhaps it's less wasteful to stick with them?

But do remember the moment you turn vegan both fellow vegans and carnivores will start calling you on your shit so you better at least come up with a stance you can justify when someone asks you for the 60th time if your wallet is also vegan...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: landedprimo on March 08, 2019, 12:42:01 AM
If you want to be completely technical about veganism, buying vegan shoes isn't really 100% vegan. All of these products where shipped from a factory using fossil fuels. Just saying.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on March 08, 2019, 12:46:49 AM
If you want to be completely technical about veganism, buying vegan shoes isn't really 100% vegan. All of these products where shipped from a factory using fossil fuels. Just saying.
I think you need to go and reread the actual OG definition of veganism before you come in here all "just saying"
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: landedprimo on March 08, 2019, 01:17:29 AM
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If you want to be completely technical about veganism, buying vegan shoes isn't really 100% vegan. All of these products where shipped from a factory using fossil fuels. Just saying.
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I think you need to go and reread the actual OG definition of veganism before you come in here all "just saying"

Did I strike a nerve or what? Really, where does this all end? I'll read whatever you'd like. I love filling up on information.

PVC, which is used to make canvas, has been mentioned. Polyvinyl Chloride is made from crude oil. So, the same applies here.

Point me in the direction of reading material so I can better understand this all. If I find that I'm wrong, I'll admit it. As far as I'm aware, vegan means absolutely no animal products.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: cucktard on March 10, 2019, 06:53:25 PM
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If you want to be completely technical about veganism, buying vegan shoes isn't really 100% vegan. All of these products where shipped from a factory using fossil fuels. Just saying.
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I think you need to go and reread the actual OG definition of veganism before you come in here all "just saying"
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Did I strike a nerve or what? Really, where does this all end? I'll read whatever you'd like. I love filling up on information.

PVC, which is used to make canvas, has been mentioned. Polyvinyl Chloride is made from crude oil. So, the same applies here.

Point me in the direction of reading material so I can better understand this all. If I find that I'm wrong, I'll admit it. As far as I'm aware, vegan means absolutely no animal products.


I was unaware that crude oil is a product of animal exploitation.

Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Front Crunt on March 10, 2019, 07:10:57 PM
Here's an article that ran in Transworld back in 2003 - https://skateboarding.transworld.net/news/soles-without-souls/ (https://skateboarding.transworld.net/news/soles-without-souls/).

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“It’s a money issue, of course,” shares Dylan Raasch, a footwear designer at DC Shoe Co. Virtually all skate shoes are manufactured in Asia. Considering that, import taxes in the U.S. play a big role in the shoe’s material makeup. Raasch explains that the shoe has to be approximately 70-percent leather. “If it doesn’t meet that you have to pay a duty fee, that puts the shoe up another eight dollars at retail,” he says.

Justin Regan, the Emerica team manager, seems to agree with Raasch: “Synthetic shoes become more expensive down the line than their leather or suede counterparts due to international materials duties. From a manufacturer’s standpoint, it means we’re less likely to use synthetics than leathers in order to keep our shoes priced competitively. Sucks for the cows.”

To a pro demanding a synthetic shoe, there is a price to pay. “A pro rider would lose a lot of money,” Raasch says. So for some pros debating synthetic versus leather and suede for their pro shoe, the potential loss of income could be a major deciding factor.

Now that 16 years have passed, I wonder how much of that is still true.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on March 10, 2019, 07:16:01 PM
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If you want to be completely technical about veganism, buying vegan shoes isn't really 100% vegan. All of these products where shipped from a factory using fossil fuels. Just saying.
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I think you need to go and reread the actual OG definition of veganism before you come in here all "just saying"
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Did I strike a nerve or what? Really, where does this all end? I'll read whatever you'd like. I love filling up on information.

PVC, which is used to make canvas, has been mentioned. Polyvinyl Chloride is made from crude oil. So, the same applies here.

Point me in the direction of reading material so I can better understand this all. If I find that I'm wrong, I'll admit it. As far as I'm aware, vegan means absolutely no animal products.
you didn't strike a nerve, but you're kind of the equivalent of someone like me going into the steak thread and being all like, "good luck with your colon cancer and limp dicks ... just saying"

As for the OG definition: Veganism is a way of living which seeks to exclude, as far as is possible and practicable, all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing or any other purpose.

So yeah, I mean there is no way you can 100% avoid any and all animal exploitation, but you can make some conscious decisions in areas where it matters like food, clothing etc. Also, be aware that in these industries animals are specifically raised for the purpose of being exploited. You mentioned crude oil because of the environmental impact I'm guessing? Yes, no one is going to deny that impact and yes, I'm almost positive it does impact animals and the environment that they live in but it's not an industry whose sole purpose is destroy animals and profit from that suffering -- I guess that's where I draw my line?
Appeal to futility keyboard trolls will argue that you can't use roads because "tarmac isn't vegan" but yeah, that's hardly possible or practical is it?

As I also mentioned, I try to avoid PVC/ synth in my non-skate products, check out places like:
https://www.tokyobags.co
and
https://www.bravegentleman.com
to get an idea of the type of businesses I'm down for supporting. Unfortunately, no skate brand is going to go out of its way to use vegan microfibre that is environmentally friendly (maybe if I-path rebooted?) so we are left with choosing products that blatantly use animal ingredients vs. those that don't. In the case of my ethics I'm going to choose the latter.

Please do be aware too that the leather industry isn't as "natural" and environmentally friendly as it pretends/ promotes itself to be. Of course any links I could post here would be from the pro-animal rights camp and thus people will call me biased but it's definitely worth reading up on if you want to have a balanced opinion of what actually goes on.

So yeah, I'm down to discuss this stuff civilly and all, just don't come into this thread being all "that's not 100% vegan though gaiz" when no one is actually claiming that their lifestyle is 100% cruelty free okay?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: landedprimo on March 10, 2019, 08:16:19 PM
you didn't strike a nerve, but you're kind of the equivalent of someone like me going into the steak thread and being all like, "good luck with your colon cancer and limp dicks ... just saying"

As for the OG definition: Veganism is a way of living which seeks to exclude, as far as is possible and practicable, all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing or any other purpose.

So yeah, I mean there is no way you can 100% avoid any and all animal exploitation, but you can make some conscious decisions in areas where it matters like food, clothing etc. Also, be aware that in these industries animals are specifically raised for the purpose of being exploited. You mentioned crude oil because the environmental impact I'm guessing? Yes, no one is going to deny that impact and yes, I'm almost positive it does impact animals and the environment that they live in but it's not an industry whose sole purpose is destroy animals and profit from that suffering -- I guess that's where I draw my line?
Appeal to futility keyboard trolls will argue that you can't use roads because "tarmac isn't vegan" but yeah, that's hardly possible or practical is it?

As I also mentioned, I try to avoid PVC/ synth in my non-skate products, check out places like:
https://www.tokyobags.co
and
https://www.bravegentleman.com
to get an idea of the type of businesses I'm down for supporting. Unfortunately, no skate brand is going to go out of its way to use vegan microfibre that is environmentally friendly (maybe if I-path rebooted?) so we are left with choosing products that blatantly use animal ingredients vs. those that don't. In the case of my ethics I'm going to choose the latter.

Please do be aware that the leather industry too isn't as "natural" and environmentally friendly as it pretends/ promotes itself to be. Of course any links I could post here would be from the pro-animal rights camp and thus people will call me biased but it's definitely worth reading up on if you want to have a balanced opinion of what actually goes on.

So yeah, I'm down to discuss this stuff civilly and all, just don't come into this thread being all "that's not 100% vegan though gaiz" when no one is actually claiming that their lifestyle is 100% cruelty free okay?

I wasn't trying to be the equivalent of anything of the sort. I actually didn't mean to come off that way, but it's all said and done.

I'm glad you responded. I initially thought that was the end of it and felt we could further discuss.

Maybe I'm just an ignorant asshole, but sometimes it seems some people make it a point to be vegan, but only when it's convenient for them. There also tends to be a pretentious vibe that surrounds some people's attitudes. I'm trying to emphasize on "some people" because making an all inclusive statement would be ignorance. And I don't think all vegans are that way.

Another example of being pretentious. I go to the gym and keep it to myself. But there are others that brag about how healthy of a person they are, ad nauseum. Though, I've seen this in all walks of life.

So on to the actual point of all this.

I contradict myself, because I believe veganism is good, but also don't understand how not fully being cruelty free means you're cruelty free at all? I understand no one can be 100% unless they remove themselves from society. The death of an animal is still the death of an animal whether it is avoidable or not.

I see it the same as being completely against killing someone, but you would do it if your life was in danger.

I wrote a bunch of other shit that would have further explained my thoughts and experiences, but I erased it. No need to bring my complaints about someone I know into all this. Basically, a lady I know wants everyone to conform to her beliefs, but she breaks her own rules anyway.

You're correct about the crude oil thing. Because of the impact on the environment and also because it's literally made from the decay of plants and animals. But the latter statement is far fetched.

I'll check out those sites you mentioned. I agree that no matter what is shared it will seem biased, but that's the world we live in and I would still be able to see both sides and make an informed judgement. We have to educate ourselves and look beyond our typical sources.

Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on March 10, 2019, 08:32:54 PM
cheers for the reply. there's a lot of stuff I want to get to it, but it's my lunch break so let me just get this out of the way:

The death of an animal is still the death of an animal whether it is avoidable or not.

This is heavily debatable and is the sole reason why we have terms like "first degree murder" and "manslaughter" when we talk about killing other humans. If I drive my car and accidentally run into a kangaroo on the freeway, that is very very different to me artificially inseminating a cow with the sole purpose of profiting off of its birth secretions and selling its baby to be slaughtered by the veal industry. I think we need to get that point clear before we can progress; if not we just run into appeal to futility fallacy spiral where we could argue ridiculous shit like "people die in traffic accidents so I should be able to run people down in my hummer and that's 100% justified because people die on the road anyway so there's no difference right?"


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I understand no one can be 100% unless they remove themselves from society.
and going back to the OG definition, is that even possible and practicable? Sure, you can put a gun in your mouth and blow your brains out and now you cause "no harm" to anything, but you are basically neutral no? so I would argue that you could achieve a lot more by being alive and spreading a message that maybe it's not cool, or even really necessary, to exploit and kill animals in 2019 in the society we live in. Just random thoughts really, not trying to preach or anything but I'll let a few other posters chime in here as I think they might be able to articulate it better than I can.

Cuck, you there mate?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: landedprimo on March 10, 2019, 09:46:42 PM
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The death of an animal is still the death of an animal whether it is avoidable or not.
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If I drive my car and accidentally run into a kangaroo on the freeway, that is very very different to me artificially inseminating a cow with the sole purpose of profiting off of its birth secretions and selling its baby to be slaughtered by the veal industry.

I actually meant to go back and change that to "To exploit the death of an animal is still exploiting the death of an animal whether it's avoidable or not." That's the point I meant to get across. My bad, I typed all that on my phone.

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and going back to the OG definition, is that even possible and practicable? Sure, you can put a gun in your mouth and blow your brains out and now you cause "no harm" to anything, but you are basically neutral no?

I wasn't talking about suicide, as I assume that's what you were implying. I was saying removing yourself in the way a hermit would. Nuts and berries in the wild type shit.

Something you didn't quote but touched on was this:

I think we need to get that point clear before we can progress; if not we just run into appeal to futility fallacy spiral where we could argue ridiculous shit like "people die in traffic accidents so I should be able to run people down in my hummer and that's 100% justified because people die on the road anyway so there's no difference right?"

That's nowhere near the sort of logic I am using, nor will or have I. I'm not sure which conclusions you have come to, but I'm not trying to be a cunt troll spewing bullshit to try to get a rise out of people. No part of this is me being facetious.

I see it the same as being completely against killing someone, but you would do it if your life was in danger.

This is heavily debatable and is the sole reason why we have terms like "first degree murder" and "manslaughter" when we talk about killing other humans.

I agree it's heavily debatable, but more so on legal grounds on which fits which definition. There is no law dictating what you can or cannot eat. I'm speaking solely on moral grounds. I fear it's a moot point, trying to explain what I said. But for the sake of clarification; If you are firmly against something, isn't it quite hypocritical to participate in that which you are against?

On an unrelated note, Futility Fallacy Spiral would make an awesome antipolitical band name.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: cucktard on March 10, 2019, 10:01:21 PM
Hey GISM, I’ll try and give it a shot.


Maybe I'm just an ignorant asshole, but sometimes it seems some people make it a point to be vegan, but only when it's convenient for them. There also tends to be a pretentious vibe that surrounds some people's attitudes. I'm trying to emphasize on "some people" because making an all inclusive statement would be ignorance. And I don't think all vegans are that way.

Another example of being pretentious. I go to the gym and keep it to myself. But there are others that brag about how healthy of a person they are, ad nauseum. Though, I've seen this in all walks of life.


Yeah, this is problem with anyone who suddenly adopts a pretty radical change, especially those who change quickly, and wants to share this life-changing experience with everyone. Same goes for religious people, and anything else that is seen as something that is part of someone’s identity.

With vegans, at least the ones I know (and have been myself), we get to this point where we see so much unnecessary animal suffering, and just by making a simple dietary change we can stop it, we feel compelled to let everyone know about it, and yeah, brag about it.

And for dumbasses like myself, it takes some time to get to the point, after countless arguments, you see that being moralistic and scolding is not a great way to get people to accept what you’re saying.

So yeah, TLDR is pretentiousness is a big problem vegans and vegetarians have.


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So on to the actual point of all this.

I contradict myself, because I believe veganism is good, but also don't understand how not fully being cruelty free means you're cruelty free at all? I understand no one can be 100% unless they remove themselves from society. The death of an animal is still the death of an animal whether it is avoidable or not.

I agree, and will back-up what GISM said.

No-one is 100% cruelty-free, despite the feel-good vegan advertising that goes on. The wheat I had in my toast today probably came at the cost of many insect and rodent lives. 

Causing suffering to other creatures in our culture is unavoidable, but certainly with a little care, easily reduced.

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I see it the same as being completely against killing someone, but you would do it if your life was in danger.

 I used to hunt and fish. And if I was even in a position where I had to do because there was nothing else to eat, I would.

But until that time comes, since I can live healthy and happily without eating another creature, I will avoid it as much as I can.

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I wrote a bunch of other shit that would have further explained my thoughts and experiences, but I erased it. No need to bring my complaints about someone I know into all this. Basically, a lady I know wants everyone to conform to her beliefs, but she breaks her own rules anyway.

Because the world is so complex, and there aren’t any easy answers, who holds a strong viewpoint or
ideal is a hypocrite. As much as I hate capitalism, sweatshops, and the fashion industry, I still get a kick out of shopping for clothes.

I’m lazy and if a restaurant doesn’t have a vegan option, I’ll still eat eggs and cheese, despite the fucked-up things that go into creating it.

He’ll, I married a non-vegetarian. And my kid unfortunately will not be vegetarian outside the house, but you do what you can with what you have.

Every vegan/vegetarian/freegan is different, with a different mix of reasons, history, and baggage. Being an outright hypocrite and ignoring it is one thing, but no-one is perfect, and we all fail to meet our ideals.
People that can see their own hypocrisies tend to be a little more understanding with other people’s.

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I would still be able to see both sides and make an informed judgement. We have to educate ourselves and look beyond our typical sources.

Shalom
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: coneklr on March 11, 2019, 08:08:08 PM
Hey my dudes lets get back to the shoes!  I wasn't trying to start a huge debate haha.  I have just been vegan for a bit food wise and was thinking of branching out more.  I'm also not the pushy type so I don't mention that I am unless I'm in a situation that dictates it or makes it come up.  I think it's for the better but if someone else doesn't, it is what it is.  There are so many topics that this is similar to and you aren't going to sway some people, so I just live how I feel is right.

Anyway, to that point ... when these 420's get here I'll probably sell all of my suede/leather shoes ( minus a pair of dress shoes from my wedding because they will last me for life ) and keep buying them until NB# stops making them, even though they aren't necessarily my style.  We'll see.

Shalom to all
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on March 12, 2019, 05:56:48 PM
Hey my dudes lets get back to the shoes!  I wasn't trying to start a huge debate haha.  I have just been vegan for a bit food wise and was thinking of branching out more.  I'm also not the pushy type so I don't mention that I am unless I'm in a situation that dictates it or makes it come up.  I think it's for the better but if someone else doesn't, it is what it is.  There are so many topics that this is similar to and you aren't going to sway some people, so I just live how I feel is right.

Anyway, to that point ... when these 420's get here I'll probably sell all of my suede/leather shoes ( minus a pair of dress shoes from my wedding because they will last me for life ) and keep buying them until NB# stops making them, even though they aren't necessarily my style.  We'll see.

Shalom to all
all good mate, I don't think you started the debate, I think Primo was just generally interested in what we are all thinking. He's actual coming across quite civil so I do want to touch on a few of his and cucktard's points when I've got some time. You're right about being not be able to sway people though, people will change when they're ready to change BUT sometimes you can drop a little nugget and that can get them sparked. This lady I used to work with once asked me about my dietary choices over lunch one day and I just said something back quickly that wasn't particulary detailed or preachy and the following week she turn vegetarian so yeah...

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As for shoes, the 420s have some weird sizing issues so let's not dedicate the rest of your skate career to wearing them just yet. not bad shoes per se, but lots of other good offerings out there. I'm still lusting after those Riley's...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: coneklr on March 14, 2019, 05:20:00 PM
Got my 420's ... I can see why people who prefer a snug shoe would not like these as the toe box has a bunch of room, which for my wide foot is actually perfect.  Wore them to work and around today and I love them for wearing.  Not sure when I'll get my thoughts on them on board though as my car was stolen last week with my board in it.  Got the car back ( almost wish I wouldn't have though ) but no board in it.  So it will probably be a week or two.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on March 15, 2019, 08:11:29 AM
Got my 420's ... I can see why people who prefer a snug shoe would not like these as the toe box has a bunch of room, which for my wide foot is actually perfect.  Wore them to work and around today and I love them for wearing.  Not sure when I'll get my thoughts on them on board though as my car was stolen last week with my board in it.  Got the car back ( almost wish I wouldn't have though ) but no board in it.  So it will probably be a week or two.
the big toe box was my initial complaint with the 420s too, but i got used to it.  Still haven't skated them, and I can't see myself doing so tbh, but they are legit the most comfortable shoes i think i've ever worn. 

On a separate note, my gray Lakai newports showed up today, and it's kinda annoying that the materials sticker on the inside says that the upper is real leather, so if you saw these on the shelf somewhere there's no way you'd know they were vegan.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Front Crunt on March 15, 2019, 08:17:41 AM
Would still recommend Ryan Lay's shoe if you can find them. He posted on his insta that etnies would be doing a vegan (cupsole) slip-on too?

This needs to happen already! Etnies has a vegan slip-on called the Cirrus, but it doesn't seem built for skating - https://www.etnies.com/us/mens/shoes/cirrus-4101000489.html (https://www.etnies.com/us/mens/shoes/cirrus-4101000489.html).
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: weon on March 16, 2019, 02:17:28 PM
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Hey my dudes lets get back to the shoes!  I wasn't trying to start a huge debate haha.  I have just been vegan for a bit food wise and was thinking of branching out more.  I'm also not the pushy type so I don't mention that I am unless I'm in a situation that dictates it or makes it come up.  I think it's for the better but if someone else doesn't, it is what it is.  There are so many topics that this is similar to and you aren't going to sway some people, so I just live how I feel is right.

Anyway, to that point ... when these 420's get here I'll probably sell all of my suede/leather shoes ( minus a pair of dress shoes from my wedding because they will last me for life ) and keep buying them until NB# stops making them, even though they aren't necessarily my style.  We'll see.

Shalom to all
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all good mate, I don't think you started the debate, I think Primo was just generally interested in what we are all thinking. He's actual coming across quite civil so I do want to touch on a few of his and cucktard's points when I've got some time. You're right about being not be able to sway people though, people will change when they're ready to change BUT sometimes you can drop a little nugget and that can get them sparked. This lady I used to work with once asked me about my dietary choices over lunch one day and I just said something back quickly that wasn't particulary detailed or preachy and the following week she turn vegetarian so yeah...

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As for shoes, the 420s have some weird sizing issues so let's not dedicate the rest of your skate career to wearing them just yet. not bad shoes per se, but lots of other good offerings out there. I'm still lusting after those Riley's...

i think if someone is already considering such a big change in their lives, mentioning your own at the right time can give the last little push that will make them go all the way! there is a delicate balance there though haha

im not vegan nor vegetarian, but i try to decrease my footprint as much as i can, so this thread is rad. im definitely interested in those vegan cupsole slip-ons—sounds dreamy!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: coneklr on March 16, 2019, 02:58:18 PM
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Hey my dudes lets get back to the shoes!  I wasn't trying to start a huge debate haha.  I have just been vegan for a bit food wise and was thinking of branching out more.  I'm also not the pushy type so I don't mention that I am unless I'm in a situation that dictates it or makes it come up.  I think it's for the better but if someone else doesn't, it is what it is.  There are so many topics that this is similar to and you aren't going to sway some people, so I just live how I feel is right.

Anyway, to that point ... when these 420's get here I'll probably sell all of my suede/leather shoes ( minus a pair of dress shoes from my wedding because they will last me for life ) and keep buying them until NB# stops making them, even though they aren't necessarily my style.  We'll see.

Shalom to all
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all good mate, I don't think you started the debate, I think Primo was just generally interested in what we are all thinking. He's actual coming across quite civil so I do want to touch on a few of his and cucktard's points when I've got some time. You're right about being not be able to sway people though, people will change when they're ready to change BUT sometimes you can drop a little nugget and that can get them sparked. This lady I used to work with once asked me about my dietary choices over lunch one day and I just said something back quickly that wasn't particulary detailed or preachy and the following week she turn vegetarian so yeah...

***
As for shoes, the 420s have some weird sizing issues so let's not dedicate the rest of your skate career to wearing them just yet. not bad shoes per se, but lots of other good offerings out there. I'm still lusting after those Riley's...
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i think if someone is already considering such a big change in their lives, mentioning your own at the right time can give the last little push that will make them go all the way! there is a delicate balance there though haha

im not vegan nor vegetarian, but i try to decrease my footprint as much as i can, so this thread is rad. im definitely interested in those vegan cupsole slip-ons—sounds dreamy!

I think that is my biggest focus.  I try not to put it out there and come off pretentious but if a conversation is happening organically I will throw my experiences and what I've learned out there.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Thomas on March 25, 2019, 06:08:07 AM
http://www.aproposskatemag.com/5-questions-stefan-janoski/

I didn't know Janoski was plant-based.
It's just kind of strange that the only non-vegan thing he does is wearing leather shoes...

Nike money ??
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on March 25, 2019, 05:29:29 PM
http://www.aproposskatemag.com/5-questions-stefan-janoski/

I didn't know Janoski was plant-based.
It's just kind of strange that the only non-vegan thing he does is wearing leather shoes...

Nike money ??
hmmm seems strange, I'm sure nike has more than enough scrilla to bring out some mushroom-tech strictly vegan Janoskis. Synth wouldn't even be a problem for them because the majority of their running shoes are synth anyway as is Nyjah's shoe. Maybe Stefan still just likes the feel of suede? Skaters can get stuck in a rut when it comes to their gear (just look at the gear thread on SLAP) and it's hard to change. That interview does sound like we will see vegan janoksi in the future but his model is pretty dated these days no?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: TheVisitor on March 25, 2019, 08:44:57 PM
I've tried messaging Alex Olson on Nike Vegan shoe recommendations since he seems to be a pretty big proponent of being Vegan but he never messaged back. He hasn't released any new footage recently so it's hard to tell what shoes he's currently skating. I agree with Gay Imp Sausage Metal about skaters getting stuck in a rut or not being the most open to change so I wouldn't be surprised if Alex is still skating suede shoes. Would be sick if he got a pro model on Nike that was Vegan.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on March 25, 2019, 10:58:50 PM
skaters getting stuck in a rut or not being the most open to change so I wouldn't be surprised if Alex is still skating suede shoes. Would be sick if he got a pro model on Nike that was Vegan.
I think AO has talked about it in interviews before and is the sole reason why he still refers to himself as "plant based" as opposed to vegan no? I mean yeah AO, you do you, but technically Nike as a company produces a lot of "vegan" shoes in their non-skate range so it seems weird that they wouldn't at least throw a few options out there for their non-meat eating riders ... the irony being that Nyjah's model is vegan even though jumped off the bandwagon as soon as he was out of his dad's clutches :o

edit: Adidas is the same though no? Yaje and Suicu and those heads are all at least vegetarian but the only vegan models they are offer are some shitty canvas match-courts. I'd be so down for a vegan Westgate #NB model which is another company that kinda sleeps but at least they came though with the 420 right?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on March 26, 2019, 03:21:00 AM
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http://www.aproposskatemag.com/5-questions-stefan-janoski/

I didn't know Janoski was plant-based.
It's just kind of strange that the only non-vegan thing he does is wearing leather shoes...

Nike money ??
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hmmm seems strange, I'm sure nike has more than enough scrilla to bring out some mushroom-tech strictly vegan Janoskis. Synth wouldn't even be a problem for them because the majority of their running shoes are synth anyway as is Nyjah's shoe. Maybe Stefan still just likes the feel of suede? Skaters can get stuck in a rut when it comes to their gear (just look at the gear thread on SLAP) and it's hard to change. That interview does sound like we will see vegan janoksi in the future but his model is pretty dated these days no?
there are at least 5 different colorways of all-canvas janoski's out at any given time.  After the first couple years, they switched the inner lining from real suede to synthetic. 
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on March 26, 2019, 05:19:56 AM
yeah BUT anyone can make canvas shoes, that's not even really trying imho
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Front Crunt on March 30, 2019, 08:05:00 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtMz1pwY-Oo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtMz1pwY-Oo)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: landedprimo on March 30, 2019, 10:55:54 AM
I came here to post that same video. These can't be new, right? I'd be curious to hear what you all think of them as an alternative.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on April 03, 2019, 06:06:07 PM
I wonder who sent him those size 10s all the way from Japan? ;)
All good though because Rothmyer gifted them to me so I was just passing on the love.

Are 420s a good alternative? The sizing was kinda off for me too and I felt that the material on the shiny ones (i.e. the black/ white and the red ones he showed) was a little bit too stiff for my liking, especially when compared to sole tech's vegan suede. Having said that, the all black ones + the new maroon ones that will drop soon are made of synth suede so I'd be keen to try them out (and 1/2 size down)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Front Crunt on April 16, 2019, 02:32:38 PM
https://www.etnies.com/us/mens/shoes/langston-x-sheep-4107000548.html?dwvar_4107000548_color=155 (https://www.etnies.com/us/mens/shoes/langston-x-sheep-4107000548.html?dwvar_4107000548_color=155)
https://www.etnies.com/us/mens/shoes/rls-x-sheep-4107000549.html?dwvar_4107000549_color=400 (https://www.etnies.com/us/mens/shoes/rls-x-sheep-4107000549.html?dwvar_4107000549_color=400)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AplgANPG8eY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AplgANPG8eY)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on April 16, 2019, 06:03:40 PM
yeah, and with that it seems that Etnies is no longer going to do Ryan Lay's pro model which is pretty sad if you ask me...
edit: both of those sheep look extremely flimsy
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Thomas on April 29, 2019, 01:47:17 AM
Hey pals,
I feel more and more guilty about buying clothes and shoes from brands with hidden working conditions.
A lot of my clothes are second hand, leather/suede/wool free, so in my mind it is OK.

But still, I usually skate Chucks, which are owned by Nike, and really this make me feel bad.
Do you guys have infos about working conditions for skate shoes ? And what about clothes ? I know a lot of Polar stuff are made in Portugal, but it is just the printings ? I know they used to use Guildan shirts, and I guess those are not really ethical...

I also discovered this UK clothes brand, Piilgrim, which seem very nice.
https://www.piilgrim.com/about-1

edit: oh, and also, I've seen that on my Instagram feed the other day and found it very cool :
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bwkg3bzg4x3/
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: talklessSkateMore on April 30, 2019, 05:46:23 PM
It's an unachievable goal man

We are surrounded by it, it is within the very fundamentals of every single organization we have been born into

Not to mention everything about the board, the spots we skate and the internet we are currently using is unethical

Even if we translate to confirmed ethical clothing and food, we still have to live in their system, their houses, their "job's", their staged "reality"
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: reverbtank on April 30, 2019, 10:21:43 PM
Hey pals,
I feel more and more guilty about buying clothes and shoes from brands with hidden working conditions.
A lot of my clothes are second hand, leather/suede/wool free, so in my mind it is OK.

But still, I usually skate Chucks, which are owned by Nike, and really this make me feel bad.
Do you guys have infos about working conditions for skate shoes ? And what about clothes ? I know a lot of Polar stuff are made in Portugal, but it is just the printings ? I know they used to use Guildan shirts, and I guess those are not really ethical...

I also discovered this UK clothes brand, Piilgrim, which seem very nice.
https://www.piilgrim.com/about-1

edit: oh, and also, I've seen that on my Instagram feed the other day and found it very cool :
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bwkg3bzg4x3/

There are really no ethically made skate shoes that I know of. New Balance makes some shoes in the US but they aren’t any of the Numerics, just some lifestyle ones and shit and they’re like $150+. The shoes they make overseas are made in essentially the same conditions as Vans, Adidas, Nike, etc... All of those made in shit working conditions for very little cost. Nike gets the brunt of the hate because they had child labor practices in the 90s and as far as I know their current working conditions are in line with most other big brands. Vans is just as bad. Adidas too. I imagine even the “core” brands like Emerica and Straye are just as bad or worse because they aren’t as popular as the big brands and don’t come under mass public scrutiny.

It seems some of the problem with these factories is that it isn’t the companies directing them to be unethical, it’s the factories themselves and corruption in those countries. The companies absolutely benefit from it and turn a blind eye in some cases I’m sure.

What’s the use of a vegan skate shoe if it’s made by someone in conditions worse than the animals used for the suede of the non-vegan version lived in. 🤷‍♂️

The most important thing you can do as a skateboarder is support your local shop and local brands if they exist. As a human, just consume what you can that’s accessible and ethical. Trying in other areas than your shoes is more than most people do.






Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: brwrxstl on April 30, 2019, 11:40:39 PM
If you want to be completely technical about veganism, buying vegan shoes isn't really 100% vegan. All of these products where shipped from a factory using fossil fuels. Just saying.

This is one of the most cringe worthy things I've ever seen in regards to cringe worthy things people have said about veganism. Literally dumber than the whole "harvest kills"shit Ted Nugent started.

Fossil Fuels don't even apply to veganism. I mean they're literally called FOSSIL Fuels. Like what in the fuck does the millions of years plus process of the natural decomposition of dead animals have to do with veganism?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: DD on May 01, 2019, 01:41:22 AM
Hey pals,
I feel more and more guilty about buying clothes and shoes from brands with hidden working conditions.
A lot of my clothes are second hand, leather/suede/wool free, so in my mind it is OK.

But still, I usually skate Chucks, which are owned by Nike, and really this make me feel bad.
Do you guys have infos about working conditions for skate shoes ? And what about clothes ? I know a lot of Polar stuff are made in Portugal, but it is just the printings ? I know they used to use Guildan shirts, and I guess those are not really ethical...

I also discovered this UK clothes brand, Piilgrim, which seem very nice.
https://www.piilgrim.com/about-1

edit: oh, and also, I've seen that on my Instagram feed the other day and found it very cool :
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bwkg3bzg4x3/

Pas posted photos and videos (insta stories, if I remember correctly) from his visit to the SoleTech factory:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BXNE9ZRjg7k/
https://www.instagram.com/p/BXVguE8DyL1/

Though it's hard to judge working conditions from the photos, at least they are not afraid to show what their factory and workers look like.

SoleTech's skate teams, products and overall contribution to skateboarding aside, I support them for the following reasons:

- Environmental initiatives: https://soletechnology.com/Pages/Environment.aspx

Their Vietnam factory seems to be following these initiatives as well:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BJo6EgXj2x_/

- They give out thousands of pairs of shoes to the homeless every year.
- "Buy a shoe plant a tree" program.

They are still skater owned and Pierre and Don Brown seem like nice people.

I don't think that there is an alternative to soletech in this day and age. So next time consider buying indicators instead of chucks. I haven't skated either of them but indicators might be a good option for someone who likes chucks.

Also, coming back to the vegan skate shoes topic, purchased etnies jameson x sheep recently. Few sessions in and they feel great so far. The extra rubber on the toe does make them look like they could last a while with some shoegoo on the ollie/heelflip area.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: reverbtank on May 01, 2019, 05:27:56 AM
Sole Tech, like most other companies using cheap foreign labor, use what’s called Greenwashing to divert attention away from the unethical way their products are made both in regards to their affect on the environment and the unethical treatment of the humans making the products. “Plant a tree,” “give away shoes,” etc...

It’s near impossible to find unbiased information on specific factories. When the company owners are gone and the cameras are put away, that’s when these violations occur. According to https://www.ethical.org.au and some German source they use which I can’t read because I don’t know German, Sole Tech has an F rating which is worse than Nike’s D rating. No skate shoe companies listed have above a D rating.

Best case, with confidence you can buy a vegan skate shoe from a handful of skate shoe companies. If human rights are important to you, you cannot confidently support any skate shoe manufacturers as far as I know.

Here’s another site ranking Etnies way worse than Nike.

https://rankabrand.org/sportswear-sports-shoes/Etnies
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: DD on May 01, 2019, 08:17:28 AM
Sole Tech, like most other companies using cheap foreign labor, use what’s called Greenwashing to divert attention away from the unethical way their products are made both in regards to their affect on the environment and the unethical treatment of the humans making the products. “Plant a tree,” “give away shoes,” etc...

It’s near impossible to find unbiased information on specific factories. When the company owners are gone and the cameras are put away, that’s when these violations occur. According to https://www.ethical.org.au and some German source they use which I can’t read because I don’t know German, Sole Tech has an F rating which is worse than Nike’s D rating. No skate shoe companies listed have above a D rating.

Best case, with confidence you can buy a vegan skate shoe from a handful of skate shoe companies. If human rights are important to you, you cannot confidently support any skate shoe manufacturers as far as I know.

Here’s another site ranking Etnies way worse than Nike.

https://rankabrand.org/sportswear-sports-shoes/Etnies

Thanks for the links, found some interesting info, but,

https://www.ethical.org.au Rating is based on https://rankabrand.org/sportswear-sports-shoes/Etnies

In the https://rankabrand.org/sportswear-sports-shoes/Etnies report 35 out of 36 points are marked with a question due to lack of information, which is sucks, it would've been nice if sole tech provided clear reports on their manufacturing processes, but at the same time it does not mean that soletech actually has any violations.

Based on http://soletechnology.com/Pages/Environment.aspx and http://www.soletechnology.com/Legal/sb657.aspx they are alright, however, I cannot but agree with you that you can never know what happens behind closed doors in factories and who knows where the factory itself gets their supplies.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: reverbtank on May 01, 2019, 09:33:56 AM
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Sole Tech, like most other companies using cheap foreign labor, use what’s called Greenwashing to divert attention away from the unethical way their products are made both in regards to their affect on the environment and the unethical treatment of the humans making the products. “Plant a tree,” “give away shoes,” etc...

It’s near impossible to find unbiased information on specific factories. When the company owners are gone and the cameras are put away, that’s when these violations occur. According to https://www.ethical.org.au and some German source they use which I can’t read because I don’t know German, Sole Tech has an F rating which is worse than Nike’s D rating. No skate shoe companies listed have above a D rating.

Best case, with confidence you can buy a vegan skate shoe from a handful of skate shoe companies. If human rights are important to you, you cannot confidently support any skate shoe manufacturers as far as I know.

Here’s another site ranking Etnies way worse than Nike.

https://rankabrand.org/sportswear-sports-shoes/Etnies
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Thanks for the links, found some interesting info, but,

https://www.ethical.org.au Rating is based on https://rankabrand.org/sportswear-sports-shoes/Etnies

In the https://rankabrand.org/sportswear-sports-shoes/Etnies report 35 out of 36 points are marked with a question due to lack of information, which is sucks, it would've been nice if sole tech provided clear reports on their manufacturing processes, but at the same time it does not mean that soletech actually has any violations.

Based on http://soletechnology.com/Pages/Environment.aspx and http://www.soletechnology.com/Legal/sb657.aspx they are alright, however, I cannot but agree with you that you can never know what happens behind closed doors in factories and who knows where the factory itself gets their supplies.

Thanks! I did notice a couple of RankABrands criteria that they reported as not answered are available on SoleTech’s site in their description. One concerning thing on their own description of what they do to ensure ethical working conditions is they say they do not randomly inspect their own factories. They use a third party company to inspect them.

I think a lot of brands have good intentions, whether it be honest concern or just a business decision. Unless they own the factory or have a physical first party presence full time, the workers in foreign factories are almost certainly mistreated or having wages stolen.

Vietnam is apparently better than China when it comes to worker rights, but Vietnam’s own government is involved with worker abuse like this:  https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/2123772/no-human-rights-all-vietnamese-drug-addicts-undergo-work

I wear canvas out so fast and my feet hurt so bad (32 and 20 years of skating) that I just stick with suede Blazer Mids because they last a while and make my feet feel good. I try to make up for it in other areas of my life.



Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Thomas on May 02, 2019, 01:36:03 AM
Thanks guys for all the inputs !
I actually read a lot about Soletech and was wondering if everything they promote was real or just a brand eco-friendly image. It's a shame they didn't give all the info to have a proper ranking, because this kind of data are more and more important for the customers in my opinion (it is for me, at least).

As to answer reverbtank saying that buying vegan shoes is useless if they are made in poor conditions, I will just say that suede shoes are also made in poor conditions (or worse ?) and the leather fabrication, treatment, and dyeing is just the most awful thing for the planet and for the people doing it.
And of course killing animals just to do kickflips with a skateboard is the most horrible and selfish idea to me.

I'm at a point that I'm almost tempted to buy Vegan shoes from "ethical" shoes brand like Veja :
https://www.veja-store.com/en/wata/2050-wata-canvas-black-pierre.html

Skating with those will probably be awful though...

Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: reverbtank on May 02, 2019, 10:29:35 AM
Thanks guys for all the inputs !
I actually read a lot about Soletech and was wondering if everything they promote was real or just a brand eco-friendly image. It's a shame they didn't give all the info to have a proper ranking, because this kind of data are more and more important for the customers in my opinion (it is for me, at least).

As to answer reverbtank saying that buying vegan shoes is useless if they are made in poor conditions, I will just say that suede shoes are also made in poor conditions (or worse ?) and the leather fabrication, treatment, and dyeing is just the most awful thing for the planet and for the people doing it.
And of course killing animals just to do kickflips with a skateboard is the most horrible and selfish idea to me.

I'm at a point that I'm almost tempted to buy Vegan shoes from "ethical" shoes brand like Veja :
https://www.veja-store.com/en/wata/2050-wata-canvas-black-pierre.html

Skating with those will probably be awful though...

I get it, vegan shoes are slightly less evil for sure. That said, I burn through them like three times as fast so I dunno. It could be more impactful. I haven’t tried any of eS or Etnies though. Mostly just pro-Vans canvas with the durocaps and stuff. 
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: SadandLonely on May 02, 2019, 10:57:01 AM
Ipath
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Thomas on May 03, 2019, 01:10:00 AM
Ipath

Ipath were big when I started skating in 2000.
Never bought any of those, now I wish I could get my hands on some !

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Thanks guys for all the inputs !
I actually read a lot about Soletech and was wondering if everything they promote was real or just a brand eco-friendly image. It's a shame they didn't give all the info to have a proper ranking, because this kind of data are more and more important for the customers in my opinion (it is for me, at least).

As to answer reverbtank saying that buying vegan shoes is useless if they are made in poor conditions, I will just say that suede shoes are also made in poor conditions (or worse ?) and the leather fabrication, treatment, and dyeing is just the most awful thing for the planet and for the people doing it.
And of course killing animals just to do kickflips with a skateboard is the most horrible and selfish idea to me.

I'm at a point that I'm almost tempted to buy Vegan shoes from "ethical" shoes brand like Veja :
https://www.veja-store.com/en/wata/2050-wata-canvas-black-pierre.html

Skating with those will probably be awful though...
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I get it, vegan shoes are slightly less evil for sure. That said, I burn through them like three times as fast so I dunno. It could be more impactful. I haven’t tried any of eS or Etnies though. Mostly just pro-Vans canvas with the durocaps and stuff. 

I never tried Vans canvas pro, but I tried the AV rapidweld pro, which were very expensive and lasted me about the same time as Chucks... (approx 1.5 months skating 5-6 times a week).

Still I'm quite curious about synthetic suede like in Ryan Lays or Rileys 2 because I assume they last longer than canvas shoes.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on May 03, 2019, 07:18:08 AM
Yo! I’m on my phone so I can’t be bothered typing out 17 replies but try eS everstitch if you think you burn through vegan shoes. Also agree on all the good work sole tech does, there’s not many skate shoe companies out there even doing half of that stuff and plus their main company/ head office is company run on solar power if I’m not mistaken? I honestly have no problem supporting them for as long as I skate; they drop vegan models in every drop across all three brands so you can also find something that fits your tastes.

I also have a pair of Riley 2s on ice but not sure if I can skate slip ons anymore
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Chega on May 03, 2019, 01:48:22 PM
I skated in a new tobacco Riley 2 about three times and they are pretty good. Narrow fit though. Way better than any canvas shoes.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: moonordie on May 05, 2019, 11:48:13 PM
NB# 420 are the ultimate vegan shoe.
Change my mind.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on May 09, 2019, 11:48:37 PM
I'm at a point that I'm almost tempted to buy Vegan shoes from "ethical" shoes brand like Veja :
seems to work for this guy:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BvTDbRrgxyW/




NB# 420 are the ultimate vegan shoe.
Change my mind.
eS swift 1s in everstitch!
 the 420s have weird sizing and I feel that the harder plastic material versions are too stiff for skating

I skated in a new tobacco Riley 2 about three times and they are pretty good. Narrow fit though. Way better than any canvas shoes.
just copped a pair! how many sessions have you had in yours?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Raspberries on May 10, 2019, 08:12:11 PM
Does anyone know if the new Fallen Skate shoes are vegan???? I want a pair, I do not support vegan shoes that wear out in 2 sessions,, there is no fucking way I’m buying into this vegan bullshit. Boycott all vegan bullshit. It’s called a food chain, eat meat use the leather for quality American skate shoes!!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: talklessSkateMore on May 11, 2019, 07:54:24 AM
Does anyone know if the new Fallen Skate shoes are vegan???? I want a pair, I do not support vegan shoes that wear out in 2 sessions,, there is no fucking way I’m buying into this vegan bullshit. Boycott all vegan bullshit. It’s called a food chain, eat meat use the leather for quality American skate shoes!!

Dude I got your back, vegan stuff added to the ban list for sure

Gravity, trucks, guitars, wheels that don't comply with spacers, **Illusions and now vegan shit.

This list is ever growing, I trust I have your support going forward. Welcome to the campaign

*Your american product pride is an illusion, we here on the ban this stuff committee do not approve of illusions. Your continued support will not be rejected, but let it be known you will have to supress your irrational/unrealistic support of said illusion

** Illusions now added to the ban list
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: FS-OverKOOK on May 11, 2019, 10:43:24 AM
saw the thread and it reminded me of all of the IG posts that Manderson and his GF/wife make about being vegan and pretty much shaming non-vegans. It just comes off as very hypocritical coming from a pro-skater - I can't imagine all of the trees being cut and the manufac/transport being "good" for the environment. Plus, dude rides for Cons(nike). How much hide do they go through a year? Everything made overseas etc. 
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on May 11, 2019, 04:51:44 PM
Except this thread is specifically about vegan shoes so it’s not like we are trying to infiltrate the regular shoe threads to spread the vegan message or anything. Also, if you subscribe to him and you know he’s vegan, you also know that he is going to talk about that issue right?
The same as if I follow someone who is a feminist; if I didn’t agree with that person’s politics, I doubt I’d be following them in the first place.

As to whether he’s a hypocrite or not, well we all are, that is inherent to existing as a human being. We all draw our lines in the sand and it seems that him and his wife have drawn it at not wanting to consume animals but is he really going to give up his livelihood just to save trees?
Maybe he doesn’t even care about the environment?
Is Kenny Anderson also a hypocrite because he rides for cons and is vegan? Some could argue yes (again, we all are), but he can use his position to spread the message and convince cons to make vegan options. Personally I don’t ever want to support Nike but I have no qualms buying vegan options from sole tech even though I know they also make non-vegan shoes and if I was ever going to support cons/ Nike I’d make sure I was buying Kenny’s shit.

Tl;dr if you are specifically coming into a vegan thread or following a vegan on insta, don’t be surprised if they talk about veganism yeah?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on May 11, 2019, 07:28:19 PM
Also how is cutting down trees not vegan? 
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: reverbtank on May 12, 2019, 08:10:43 AM
I think the more important thing that should unify vegans and meat eaters is that whatever each of us consumes should be created in an ethical, responsible, and in the least impactful way. The worker, the animal and the planet should be treated well.


Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on May 13, 2019, 07:01:27 AM
Agreed, but this is the vegan shoes thread.  It’s not the fair trade/fair wage, ethical, sustainable vegan shoes thread.  Let’s knock it off with the “well if you’re vegan you must also be _____” and just post shoes here that are not made with animal products. 
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: moonordie on May 13, 2019, 08:12:44 AM
Does anyone know if the new Fallen Skate shoes are vegan???? I want a pair, I do not support vegan shoes that wear out in 2 sessions,, there is no fucking way I’m buying into this vegan bullshit. Boycott all vegan bullshit. It’s called a food chain, eat meat use the leather for quality American skate shoes!!
Are you aware that 99.9% of skateshoes are NOT made in "America" right?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on May 13, 2019, 05:55:18 PM
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Does anyone know if the new Fallen Skate shoes are vegan???? I want a pair, I do not support vegan shoes that wear out in 2 sessions,, there is no fucking way I’m buying into this vegan bullshit. Boycott all vegan bullshit. It’s called a food chain, eat meat use the leather for quality American skate shoes!!
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Are you aware that 99.9% of skateshoes are NOT made in "America" right?
please don't feed this troll
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: TwisT on May 16, 2019, 10:25:09 AM
ccs/daddies has the sheep Jameson for 25, hit up tactics for the price match and get the free shipping
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: TheCrimsonShroud on May 23, 2019, 12:38:53 PM
Sole Tech, like most other companies using cheap foreign labor, use what’s called Greenwashing to divert attention away from the unethical way their products are made both in regards to their affect on the environment and the unethical treatment of the humans making the products. “Plant a tree,” “give away shoes,” etc...

It’s near impossible to find unbiased information on specific factories. When the company owners are gone and the cameras are put away, that’s when these violations occur. According to https://www.ethical.org.au (https://www.ethical.org.au) and some German source they use which I can’t read because I don’t know German, Sole Tech has an F rating which is worse than Nike’s D rating. No skate shoe companies listed have above a D rating.

Best case, with confidence you can buy a vegan skate shoe from a handful of skate shoe companies. If human rights are important to you, you cannot confidently support any skate shoe manufacturers as far as I know.

Here’s another site ranking Etnies way worse than Nike.

https://rankabrand.org/sportswear-sports-shoes/Etnies (https://rankabrand.org/sportswear-sports-shoes/Etnies)

I could've sworn the same folks you're referencing gave Adidas/Reebok a decent rating for their transparency and willingness to observe working conditions in their factories.

I know this site (https://goodonyou.eco/adidas-ethical/) gave them decent marks.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on May 23, 2019, 11:15:46 PM
So ... those Riley 2's, I've tried them on my office and while they're comfortable I don't think I can do vulcs anymore.
Anyone interested in them? Size 10 shipped anywhere in the world for $50 gifted into my PayPal
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: oneOone on May 24, 2019, 02:06:39 AM
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Sole Tech, like most other companies using cheap foreign labor, use what’s called Greenwashing to divert attention away from the unethical way their products are made both in regards to their affect on the environment and the unethical treatment of the humans making the products. “Plant a tree,” “give away shoes,” etc...

It’s near impossible to find unbiased information on specific factories. When the company owners are gone and the cameras are put away, that’s when these violations occur. According to https://www.ethical.org.au (https://www.ethical.org.au) and some German source they use which I can’t read because I don’t know German, Sole Tech has an F rating which is worse than Nike’s D rating. No skate shoe companies listed have above a D rating.

Best case, with confidence you can buy a vegan skate shoe from a handful of skate shoe companies. If human rights are important to you, you cannot confidently support any skate shoe manufacturers as far as I know.

Here’s another site ranking Etnies way worse than Nike.

https://rankabrand.org/sportswear-sports-shoes/Etnies (https://rankabrand.org/sportswear-sports-shoes/Etnies)
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I could've sworn the same folks you're referencing gave Adidas/Reebok a decent rating for their transparency and willingness to observe working conditions in their factories.

I know this site (https://goodonyou.eco/adidas-ethical/) gave them decent marks.

https://www.aktiv-gegen-kinderarbeit.de/firmen/firmenliste/
It states for Etnies:
Business policy against child labor: not available
Control of production facilities: not available
Accusations of using child labor: green = no accusations
https://translate.google.de/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aktiv-gegen-kinderarbeit.de%2Ffirma%2Fsole-technology-inc%2F


Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: TheCrimsonShroud on May 24, 2019, 02:46:56 AM
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Sole Tech, like most other companies using cheap foreign labor, use what’s called Greenwashing to divert attention away from the unethical way their products are made both in regards to their affect on the environment and the unethical treatment of the humans making the products. “Plant a tree,” “give away shoes,” etc...

It’s near impossible to find unbiased information on specific factories. When the company owners are gone and the cameras are put away, that’s when these violations occur. According to https://www.ethical.org.au (https://www.ethical.org.au) and some German source they use which I can’t read because I don’t know German, Sole Tech has an F rating which is worse than Nike’s D rating. No skate shoe companies listed have above a D rating.

Best case, with confidence you can buy a vegan skate shoe from a handful of skate shoe companies. If human rights are important to you, you cannot confidently support any skate shoe manufacturers as far as I know.

Here’s another site ranking Etnies way worse than Nike.

https://rankabrand.org/sportswear-sports-shoes/Etnies (https://rankabrand.org/sportswear-sports-shoes/Etnies)
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I could've sworn the same folks you're referencing gave Adidas/Reebok a decent rating for their transparency and willingness to observe working conditions in their factories.

I know this site (https://goodonyou.eco/adidas-ethical/) gave them decent marks.
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https://www.aktiv-gegen-kinderarbeit.de/firmen/firmenliste/
It states for Etnies:
Business policy against child labor: not available
Control of production facilities: not available
Accusations of using child labor: green = no accusations
https://translate.google.de/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aktiv-gegen-kinderarbeit.de%2Ffirma%2Fsole-technology-inc%2F

Adidas had decent marks there too. The whole point of my reply was that you *can* get big brand shoes made relatively ethically. Also--and your point about etnies proves this--you can't really make assumptions about the ethics of a company based on size. Sure, Nike are sleazeballs, but there are definitely smaller companies trying to keep costs as low as possible and contracting out to shady factories.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on June 09, 2019, 11:44:22 PM
*bumps*
So ... those Riley 2's, I've tried them on my office and while they're comfortable I don't think I can do vulcs anymore.
Anyone interested in them? Size 10 shipped anywhere in the world for $50 gifted into my PayPal
no one bit so I actually went out and skated them and was pleasantly surprised.
(https://i.imgur.com/w49FhC2.jpg?1)

Size: tts. or at least tts for what I wear in vans/ sole tech

Support: not bad for a slip on Vulc, they felt a little shallow at first but I was coming from cup soles and I think I needed the insoles to squish out a bit? The addition of the two laces holes means you can lace them tighter if they start to bag out. no heel slip and they feel nice and secure on your feet!

Break in time: non-existent, the last pair of vulcs I had were States and they felt like they needed to be broken in. Ben Degros recently reviewed some lakai vulcs and I agree with him: you can pretty much just put them on and skate them straight out of the box.

Grip/ Boardfeel: I love gum colored rubber, it feels more grippy to me? board feel is on par with any other vulc, I like how they have harder rubber around the ball of your foot and heel sections too which makes the sole feel more sturdy.

Durabilty: better than canvas, but I'm already seeing wear & tear after 2 sessions and I'm not that hard on my shoes (my eS from a few pages back still look brand new!)

Pros: non-canvas slip on with lace loops that don't have any break in time, but do have lots of grip and board feel

Cons: I think you'd burn through them if you're harsh on shoes. I'd also love to see them in a mid.

In summary: Glad lakai is offering vegan options, would like to see these options trickle through to their cup sole range too though
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Street Visions on June 10, 2019, 01:37:22 AM
How about skating Veja? They are a totally vegan and ethical shoe brand rating at the top in most survey's.

https://www.veja-store.com/en/6-men

Sure they are not dedicated skate shoes but the shape and build suggests they should work well. Anyone tried them.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Powerlesspillars on June 10, 2019, 11:17:24 AM
Do they walk the shoes to the shops after they make them? If not, that's unethical. Totally bummed they'd go through the hard work of making a vegan shoe then using a vehicle with those terrible terrible seats and fossil fuels/chemicals in the containers
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on June 10, 2019, 02:38:54 PM
Daamn bro, thanks for the enlightenment, no one has brought up the vegan aspect of fossil fuels in this thread or anywhere before ever!  Fuck it, I’m going out for a steak!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on June 10, 2019, 02:40:41 PM
And afterwards I’ll come back and derail this thread some more with posts about the environmental aspect of synthetics, ethical labor, and how maybe suede is *actually* better for the planet because it lasts longer. 
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on June 10, 2019, 04:32:35 PM
Daamn bro, thanks for the enlightenment, no one has brought up the vegan aspect of fossil fuels in this thread or anywhere before ever!  Fuck it, I’m going out for a steak!
yeah, I’m sold! Time to support the leather industry again
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on June 11, 2019, 12:27:21 PM
The Seeley's have returned, in synthetic suede!
https://www.adidas.com/us/seeley-shoes/EE6136.html
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: moonordie on June 12, 2019, 02:15:49 AM
How about skating Veja? They are a totally vegan and ethical shoe brand rating at the top in most survey's.

https://www.veja-store.com/en/6-men

Sure they are not dedicated skate shoes but the shape and build suggests they should work well. Anyone tried them.
Paying that price for a non skate shoe for skateboarding? Hell no.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on June 12, 2019, 02:40:58 AM
The Seeley's have returned, in synthetic suede!
https://www.adidas.com/us/seeley-shoes/EE6136.html

wish they could carry that material over to a few of their more popular models like Lucas' and Dennis' shoes
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Street Visions on June 12, 2019, 03:10:30 AM
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How about skating Veja? They are a totally vegan and ethical shoe brand rating at the top in most survey's.

https://www.veja-store.com/en/6-men

Sure they are not dedicated skate shoes but the shape and build suggests they should work well. Anyone tried them.
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Paying that price for a non skate shoe for skateboarding? Hell no.

Yes the price is high, but that's the price you pay if you don't want your shoes made by kids in sweatshops...

Looks like they'd skate well and hold up to some abuse. I might give them a go and report back.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on June 12, 2019, 05:55:19 AM
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How about skating Veja? They are a totally vegan and ethical shoe brand rating at the top in most survey's.

https://www.veja-store.com/en/6-men

Sure they are not dedicated skate shoes but the shape and build suggests they should work well. Anyone tried them.
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Paying that price for a non skate shoe for skateboarding? Hell no.
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Yes the price is high, but that's the price you pay if you don't want your shoes made by kids in sweatshops...

Looks like they'd skate well and hold up to some abuse. I might give them a go and report back.
okay you be our guinea pig! I mentioned a few pages back but I'm happy to pay for high end ethically made (vegan) shoes for boots/ work shoes etc. but if I'm going to pay $100 for a shoe to skate in, I need to make sure it's going to at least skate good
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: AeroZ on June 12, 2019, 08:04:21 AM
Ordered a pair of Osiris Relic shoes. 50€ for synthetic nubuck instead of canvas is good enough. Might try the eS Accel Slim ones next if I don’t like the Osiris shoes.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Thomas on June 13, 2019, 05:43:49 AM
Just received my first pair of Ethiko footwear.
To be honest I didn't think they would seem so skatable.

Totally feel like Cons, with a better arch support.

(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0004/5252/6146/products/allblack_lowcuts__05274__90731.jpg?v=1529842718)

I'm injured right now but I will give them a try for sure.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on June 13, 2019, 12:01:33 PM
these might be my first DCs in a very long time...
https://www.dcshoes.com/infinite-tx-shoes-191282574676.html#cgid=collabs_americana&start=4&hitcount=98
(https://images.boardriders.com/global/dcshoes-products/all/default/hi-res/adys100526_infinitetx,p_bkw_frt1.jpg)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Chega on June 13, 2019, 12:09:52 PM
Would be funny, if that small white piece on a back is leather. Like Vans does - all canvas shoe with a leather side stripe.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Violator on June 15, 2019, 12:30:44 PM
Came across this site for anybody that may be interested..

https://forwinbrandco.com/collections/footwear (https://forwinbrandco.com/collections/footwear)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on June 16, 2019, 07:39:36 AM
Came across this site for anybody that may be interested..

https://forwinbrandco.com/collections/footwear (https://forwinbrandco.com/collections/footwear)
Is Pendleton involved in this, or are they just ripping off his art/style?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: El Chupacabra on June 16, 2019, 06:41:27 PM
Forwin Brand looks really good upon initial glance.
Thanks for the link
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Frank on June 17, 2019, 11:54:03 AM
yeah, those forwin shoes look really good. i don't like the logo too much, but the shoes seem to be well made and since the founder has skateboarding background, i wouldn't be surprised if the 3 models apart from the runner and the outdoor boot would skate pretty well.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on June 17, 2019, 07:38:50 PM
Not sure how I feel about that Forwin brand but those desert boot type shoe looks pretty cool!

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Don't know whether you all venture into the classifieds section, but I've got a few vegan skate shoes (NB#, half cab pros and some old skool syndicates) up on my eBay at the moment, would be happy to let them go to you guys directly if you are down to PM me offers?
https://www.ebay.com/sch/10032884/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=
#shamelessselfplug
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: coneklr on June 18, 2019, 04:27:28 PM
I haven't been around in a while and haven't went through the thread yet but I wrote Kenny Anderson if there would be a vegan cons shoe ( hopefully with his name attached ) and he said 2020.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on June 18, 2019, 04:55:03 PM
Yeah, there was a sneak peak in one of his insta stories, will be good to see what he comes out with. I hope he uses all that Nike tech and it’s some crazy indestructible microfiber
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on June 18, 2019, 07:50:53 PM
Not sure how I feel about that Forwin brand but those desert boot type shoe looks pretty cool!

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Don't know whether you all venture into the classifieds section, but I've got a few vegan skate shoes (NB#, half cab pros and some old skool syndicates) up on my eBay at the moment, would be happy to let them go to you guys directly if you are down to PM me offers?
https://www.ebay.com/sch/10032884/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=
#shamelessselfplug
Where did you get those half cab pros?!?  I obsessively follow Vans/halfcabs for vegan options and never saw those (had the Hawaii shop denim ones and all the syndicate bulletproof ones)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on June 18, 2019, 09:17:40 PM
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Not sure how I feel about that Forwin brand but those desert boot type shoe looks pretty cool!

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Don't know whether you all venture into the classifieds section, but I've got a few vegan skate shoes (NB#, half cab pros and some old skool syndicates) up on my eBay at the moment, would be happy to let them go to you guys directly if you are down to PM me offers?
https://www.ebay.com/sch/10032884/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=
#shamelessselfplug
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Where did you get those half cab pros?!?  I obsessively follow Vans/halfcabs for vegan options and never saw those (had the Hawaii shop denim ones and all the syndicate bulletproof ones)
haha! had them sitting on ice for a while, I actually bought two pairs and the tts ones were a tad big so I decided to size down but 9.5 were too tight :( I remember those bulletproof syndicate ones, they were rad. I bought those canvas ones in Japan but I do't think it was a Japan only release.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Thomas on June 20, 2019, 01:11:11 AM
Saw that yesterday on the gram :

http://www.instagram.com/p/By5oLA3F3q4/

How does Emerica fit compared to Vans ?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: baggy spandex on June 22, 2019, 03:51:23 PM
*bumps*
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So ... those Riley 2's, I've tried them on my office and while they're comfortable I don't think I can do vulcs anymore.
Anyone interested in them? Size 10 shipped anywhere in the world for $50 gifted into my PayPal
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no one bit so I actually went out and skated them and was pleasantly surprised.
(https://i.imgur.com/w49FhC2.jpg?1)

Size: tts. or at least tts for what I wear in vans/ sole tech

Support: not bad for a slip on Vulc, they felt a little shallow at first but I was coming from cup soles and I think I needed the insoles to squish out a bit? The addition of the two laces holes means you can lace them tighter if they start to bag out. no heel slip and they feel nice and secure on your feet!

Break in time: non-existent, the last pair of vulcs I had were States and they felt like they needed to be broken in. Ben Degros recently reviewed some lakai vulcs and I agree with him: you can pretty much just put them on and skate them straight out of the box.

Grip/ Boardfeel: I love gum colored rubber, it feels more grippy to me? board feel is on par with any other vulc, I like how they have harder rubber around the ball of your foot and heel sections too which makes the sole feel more sturdy.

Durabilty: better than canvas, but I'm already seeing wear & tear after 2 sessions and I'm not that hard on my shoes (my eS from a few pages back still look brand new!)

Pros: non-canvas slip on with lace loops that don't have any break in time, but do have lots of grip and board feel

Cons: I think you'd burn through them if you're harsh on shoes. I'd also love to see them in a mid.

In summary: Glad lakai is offering vegan options, would like to see these options trickle through to their cup sole range too though

Went and found these at my local and picked them up based on your review. Looking forward to seeing how they hold up!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Buck Russell on June 22, 2019, 05:51:41 PM
accept the consequences of your stupid decisions and ride the garbage you deserve.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on June 22, 2019, 06:40:16 PM
Phew, I’m sure glad Buck Russel came in here and showed us who’s who😂
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on June 22, 2019, 06:46:53 PM
Went and found these at my local and picked them up based on your review. Looking forward to seeing how they hold up!
👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼
Awesome, at least someone is reading them (my reviews), let me know how you like them!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: meaty discipline on July 01, 2019, 08:20:26 PM
Hey thanks for all the input in this thread!

I got some canvas DC, I think evans, that was like 3 years ago, cause I got three pairs. I hate shoe shopping for vegan skate shoes,
so when I found something I liked I stuck to it.

Before that I got some old etnies, eco I believe. They were basically foam, totally trash for skating in, didnt last a whole session before all the laces ripped
That was skating a vert park too! terrible shoes.

Just ordered some Jameson Sheep Shoes, going to see how I like those. Debating on gettting either the Riley 2 tobacco, the Emery, the Lakai Newport charcoal, or the Emerica Indicator.
Indicator looks pretty darn solid, but I miss straight suede (been several years) so the Riley 2 looks pretty enticing...

I mostly want a shoe that will last a long while. I make canvas last but thats with a lot of shoe goo.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: moonordie on July 02, 2019, 12:24:07 AM
Hey thanks for all the input in this thread!

I got some canvas DC, I think evans, that was like 3 years ago, cause I got three pairs. I hate shoe shopping for vegan skate shoes,
so when I found something I liked I stuck to it.

Before that I got some old etnies, eco I believe. They were basically foam, totally trash for skating in, didnt last a whole session before all the laces ripped
That was skating a vert park too! terrible shoes.

Just ordered some Jameson Sheep Shoes, going to see how I like those. Debating on gettting either the Riley 2 tobacco, the Emery, the Lakai Newport charcoal, or the Emerica Indicator.
Indicator looks pretty darn solid, but I miss straight suede (been several years) so the Riley 2 looks pretty enticing...

I mostly want a shoe that will last a long while. I make canvas last but thats with a lot of shoe goo.
I said it before: NB#420
Period.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on July 03, 2019, 12:45:43 PM
Posted this in the general upcoming/new release thread, but the description says "features synthetic leather and shiny spandex uppers"!!   https://skateparkoftampa.com/vans-geoff-rowley-classic-shoes-669919-black-red-82326-14760
(https://skateparkoftampa.com/spot/productimages/colors/14760_82326.jpg)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on July 03, 2019, 04:17:45 PM
Well props to vans for bringing it back in synth, I honestly thought Rowley would go out of his way to make them 💯 % animal hides
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: cucktard on July 03, 2019, 08:08:32 PM
Posted this in the general upcoming/new release thread, but the description says "features synthetic leather and shiny spandex uppers"!!   https://skateparkoftampa.com/vans-geoff-rowley-classic-shoes-669919-black-red-82326-14760
(https://skateparkoftampa.com/spot/productimages/colors/14760_82326.jpg)

These are probably my favorite skate shoes of all time.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on July 10, 2019, 08:26:50 AM
NB# 420 are the ultimate vegan shoe.
Change my mind.
How do they compare to a regular cupsole? They look like they are closer to that than a vulc, but I'm not sold. I am rather intrigued though.
Currently wearing Es Swift Everstitch and liking them, however as with all of this stuff they are only produced for so long and then you can't find them anymore.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: moonordie on July 10, 2019, 09:20:37 AM
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Posted this in the general upcoming/new release thread, but the description says "features synthetic leather and shiny spandex uppers"!!   https://skateparkoftampa.com/vans-geoff-rowley-classic-shoes-669919-black-red-82326-14760
(https://skateparkoftampa.com/spot/productimages/colors/14760_82326.jpg)
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These are probably my favorite skate shoes of all time.
I wonder if that red part does sth or is just for aesthetics.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Front Blunt on July 10, 2019, 08:38:31 PM
Woa.. the 420 are vegan?? Awesome!!

My next thought is how they are disposed of?? How do people get rid of shoes? Are these 420 environmentally friendly. How do we progress in both the production and waste of shoes???
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on July 10, 2019, 09:51:27 PM
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NB# 420 are the ultimate vegan shoe.
Change my mind.
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How do they compare to a regular cupsole? They look like they are closer to that than a vulc, but I'm not sold. I am rather intrigued though.
Currently wearing Es Swift Everstitch and liking them, however as with all of this stuff they are only produced for so long and then you can't find them anymore.
didn't like the 420s, the sizing/ toebox was a no go for me, maybe if I half sized down I could have rocked them? It seems like there's two version too: the hard plasticky ones and the faux suede ones. Ben Degros said the faux suede ones stretched for him so he could half size down but the material on those plasticky ones seems super stiff!
Es swift is such a great shoe, they really take a beating, just picked up a pair of accel slim in evertitch too but I wish it had that rubber toe cap that they put on the swift... will skate them over the summer along with my Rileys
Still want to try the accel plus because they have the same sole as the swifts, can never find them in a size/ colour I like though :'(


Woa.. the 420 are vegan?? Awesome!!

My next thought is how they are disposed of?? How do people get rid of shoes? Are these 420 environmentally friendly. How do we progress in both the production and waste of shoes???
we pray that someday i-path makes a comeback. In the mid 00's Lakai used to make skate shoes that were made of old skate shoes and I thought that was a really great idea (even though they weren't vegan), Etnies is as close to "eco friendly" as you can get in the current market imho but you need to be buying their eco shoes...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on July 13, 2019, 10:29:38 AM
Cool, thanks for the info. I too have been liking the swifts. They are so far holding up pretty well and are really comfortable. I just ordered a pair of accel plus. It seems like they have been discontinued, unless there is a new colorway coming soon. I ordered the black and teal ones, which aren't my favorite, but they were cheap and I can't ever find the black with the clear soles in my size.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: meaty discipline on July 13, 2019, 10:05:52 PM
So far the indicator has held up really well.
 Only been through a few sessions, but I dont even feel to goo it up yet. Which is awesome, I thought I was cursed to having to skate canvas which rips after 2 days.

Highly recommend. I would love to find a pair of the swift for under 70 bucks but I wasnt seeing any in my size when I shopped.
Those rileys look good, maybe Ill get a pair as back up, I usually hate shoe shopping for the exact reason I cant find good info on vegan skate shoes, especially at a low price and in stock at my size (US11)

Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on July 14, 2019, 07:18:31 AM
So far the indicator has held up really well.
 Only been through a few sessions, but I dont even feel to goo it up yet. Which is awesome, I thought I was cursed to having to skate canvas which rips after 2 days.

Highly recommend. I would love to find a pair of the swift for under 70 bucks but I wasnt seeing any in my size when I shopped.
Those rileys look good, maybe Ill get a pair as back up, I usually hate shoe shopping for the exact reason I cant find good info on vegan skate shoes, especially at a low price and in stock at my size (US11)
Black and Teal Accel Plus Everstitch are on sale at the Es website for $59.99. They have size 11.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on July 14, 2019, 04:40:57 PM
I actually like the black/ teal color way, it’s a pity I have too many shoes at the moment...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Shalom Iginla on July 14, 2019, 05:04:37 PM
Nothing says save the planet like shoes made out of synthetic leather.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on July 14, 2019, 06:43:49 PM
Nothing says save the planet like shoes made out of synthetic leather.
Holy shit! I never thought of that! And certainly no one has brought it up on this very thread before, and it definitely hasn’t been discussed at length. Thanks for the comment!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Shalom Iginla on July 14, 2019, 09:06:17 PM
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Nothing says save the planet like shoes made out of synthetic leather.
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Holy shit! I never thought of that! And certainly no one has brought it up on this very thread before, and it definitely hasn’t been discussed at length. Thanks for the comment!

You're welcome baby girl.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on July 15, 2019, 05:10:44 AM
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Nothing says save the planet like shoes made out of synthetic leather.
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Holy shit! I never thought of that! And certainly no one has brought it up on this very thread before, and it definitely hasn’t been discussed at length. Thanks for the comment!

Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Shalom Iginla on July 15, 2019, 07:15:13 AM
Snarkiness is a symptom of Vitamin B12 deficiency. Just relax while I grab you some red meat to replenish.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Chega on July 15, 2019, 10:09:11 AM
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Posted this in the general upcoming/new release thread, but the description says "features synthetic leather and shiny spandex uppers"!!   https://skateparkoftampa.com/vans-geoff-rowley-classic-shoes-669919-black-red-82326-14760
(https://skateparkoftampa.com/spot/productimages/colors/14760_82326.jpg)
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These are probably my favorite skate shoes of all time.
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I wonder if that red part does sth or is just for aesthetics.


I saw those shoes yesterday. Pretty sure they are made from suede. Also, the dude who had them said that the red part fell off after a few days.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on July 15, 2019, 11:45:03 AM
"the red part" is just red ink printed on the bumper, so yeah that will scuff off in like 2 ollies, or three walks around the block.  I take that as a good thing, i think the red accent looks stupid. 
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on July 15, 2019, 11:49:54 AM
more detailed, zoomable pics here: https://shop.ccs.com/vans-rowley-classic-shoes-66-99-19-black-red-10-0 
they look synth to me, but my biggest complaint is that they didn't update the insole to pro/ultracush 
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on July 15, 2019, 08:09:26 PM
why even do the red accent then, it certainly wasn't featured on the OG rowleys in 2000?
I'm torn on them really; while that shoe was iconic and I owned more than 8 pairs, I don't think I really want to be giving Geoff any of my money in 2019 especially with his current stance on shooting animals in the head to help preserve them (and yes, I actually admitted that he is at least consistent in his own view after seeing him on the 9club). Anyway, kudos to vans to bringing them out in synthetic but I'm not really sure how well they'll sell. Re-release the XLT in synth and I'm pretty certain you could twist my arm though ... 
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Shalom Iginla on July 15, 2019, 09:34:58 PM
why even do the red accent then, it certainly wasn't featured on the OG rowleys in 2000?
I'm torn on them really; while that shoe was iconic and I owned more than 8 pairs, I don't think I really want to be giving Geoff any of my money in 2019 especially with his current stance on shooting animals in the head to help preserve them (and yes, I actually admitted that he is at least consistent in his own view after seeing him on the 9club). Anyway, kudos to vans to bringing them out in synthetic but I'm not really sure how well they'll sell. Re-release the XLT in synth and I'm pretty certain you could twist my arm though ...

You don't shoot animals in the head while hunting, you shoot them in the vital organs.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: cucktard on July 15, 2019, 09:49:09 PM
Depends on what you’re hunting, what kind of gun, and why you’re doing it.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on July 15, 2019, 09:53:26 PM
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why even do the red accent then, it certainly wasn't featured on the OG rowleys in 2000?
I'm torn on them really; while that shoe was iconic and I owned more than 8 pairs, I don't think I really want to be giving Geoff any of my money in 2019 especially with his current stance on shooting animals in the head to help preserve them (and yes, I actually admitted that he is at least consistent in his own view after seeing him on the 9club). Anyway, kudos to vans to bringing them out in synthetic but I'm not really sure how well they'll sell. Re-release the XLT in synth and I'm pretty certain you could twist my arm though ...
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You don't shoot animals in the head while hunting, you shoot them in the vital organs.
I don't shoot trolls in the head either, I like them to suffer a slow death. Fuck a humane death ... anyway, are you going to actually contribute anything to this thread or are you just going to echo previous trolls and then disappear into the internet ether like so many have done before you?   
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Shalom Iginla on July 15, 2019, 10:55:31 PM
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why even do the red accent then, it certainly wasn't featured on the OG rowleys in 2000?
I'm torn on them really; while that shoe was iconic and I owned more than 8 pairs, I don't think I really want to be giving Geoff any of my money in 2019 especially with his current stance on shooting animals in the head to help preserve them (and yes, I actually admitted that he is at least consistent in his own view after seeing him on the 9club). Anyway, kudos to vans to bringing them out in synthetic but I'm not really sure how well they'll sell. Re-release the XLT in synth and I'm pretty certain you could twist my arm though ...
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You don't shoot animals in the head while hunting, you shoot them in the vital organs.
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I don't shoot trolls in the head either, I like them to suffer a slow death. Fuck a humane death ... anyway, are you going to actually contribute anything to this thread or are you just going to echo previous trolls and then disappear into the internet ether like so many have done before you?

I've seen you say "shoot animals in the head" more than once in reference to Rowley and I just thought I'd let you know you're a moron. Probably because your brain is being deprived of nutrients since humans are omnivores. Enjoy your soy milk and lower bone density.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on July 15, 2019, 11:18:05 PM
So this isn't your first troll account huh?
Good to see, like your fellow brethren, you know nothing about the topic at hand or nutrition in general
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Shalom Iginla on July 16, 2019, 10:28:17 AM
So this isn't your first troll account huh?
Good to see, like your fellow brethren, you know nothing about the topic at hand or nutrition in general

I know enough to notice that there are no vegan elite athletes. Rowley himself said he recovers much faster since eating meat again. There's a UFC fighter Sean O'Malley that was vegan who said the same. Clearly you can live and be somewhat healthy as a vegan but it's not optimal.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on July 16, 2019, 04:47:55 PM
Kendrick Farris and Patrick Baboumian disagree with you and Rowley's case is a purely anecdotal; if we're accepting anecdotal evidence as fact then my wife is a vegan body builder and she lifts stronger now than when she ate meat
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Shalom Iginla on July 16, 2019, 05:26:12 PM
Kendrick Farris and Patrick Baboumian disagree with you and Rowley's case is a purely anecdotal; if we're accepting anecdotal evidence as fact then my wife is a vegan body builder and she lifts stronger now than when she ate meat

Not saying Patrick B isn't a strong dude, but he's not an elite strongman or powerlifter. Robert Oberst said as much during his appearance on Joe Rogan's podcast. Anyway, way off topic, I won't be replying anymore.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on July 16, 2019, 07:11:54 PM
Anyway, way off topic, I won't be replying anymore.
Yeah, pffffft dudes with world records in lifting aren't elite or anything, sheesh what more do you want?
Well you stayed off topic the entire time and now you're bringing Joe Rogan into this so please don't let the door hit you on the way out <3
How do you know if a troll's an omnivore?
Don't worry he'll fucking find the vegan thread!

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back on topic, who's rocking what lately?
My swifts are still going strong (suprisingly) on the sidewall/ toecap, but the sole is starting to thin out, will probably transition to accel slims and my Riley's full time over the summer. Haven't really seen too much being released at the moment that's getting me hyped...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on July 17, 2019, 05:46:54 AM
My Swifts also going strong. My son had a pair of them too and I don't know what he was doing in them but the toe cap is pealing up. He's got some Evan Smith Hi's now and is happy with them.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Chega on July 17, 2019, 07:07:00 AM
I guess new Vans Ave could be vegan since they are "super light" and suede is pretty heavy material. 
(http://www.thrashermagazine.com/images/image/Features/2019/AVEnyc/Sherb_Vans_NYC_42_750px.jpg)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on July 17, 2019, 08:15:12 AM
Djokovic just won Wimbledon in a marathon 5 sets and he’s vegan. 
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on July 17, 2019, 08:17:28 AM
I guess new Vans Ave could be vegan since they are "super light" and suede is pretty heavy material. 
I saw these in-person and i’m 99% sure they’re real suede.  AVE also updated the later colorways of his previous rapidweld shoe to put real suede at the ollie/toe flick areas
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on July 17, 2019, 07:22:42 PM
My Swifts also going strong. My son had a pair of them too and I don't know what he was doing in them but the toe cap is pealing up. He's got some Evan Smith Hi's now and is happy with them.
must be that little kid flick because my 40 year old legs can barely put a scratch on them!

Djokovic just won Wimbledon in a marathon 5 sets and he’s vegan. 
there's no correct answer here; if he did it as a non-vegan, what he eats wouldn't even be an issue but as soon as some elite athlete announces that they are plant based, then every issue or criticism of them is based around what they eat. Dudes were legit all up on Ed's insta when he broke his leg being like, "it's because your vegan Ed!". Frank Medrano would get mad props if he ate meat, but because he's all about that vegan life people call him too skinny instead of praising him for being so ripped!
Luckily my kids aren't super skinny or every man and his fucking dog would be like, "it's because they are malnourished vegans", yes, because no kids that have eaten meat have ever been skinny *rolls eyes*!

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I too have seen those new AVEs and unfortunately they are suede, tis a pity because he has had some rapidweld shoes in the past...

 
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on July 19, 2019, 11:40:59 AM
Skated the Accel plus ever stitch today and I like them a lot. At first they seem tight compared to the Swift. The swift upper is one continuous piece of everstitch so it has some give to it. These have Kevlar around the toe and several other pieces of faux leather. It ends up being a lot more supportive. They felt really good skating in them. The sole is identical to the swift, which is good. That’s a great sole. I loved my Swift’s, but these are a step up from there. They are currently on sale at es for 59.99 if anyone has been looking for a deal on them. They only have the black and teal color way, but that is the only one with the Kevlar toe, so I’d recommend that one anyway.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on July 21, 2019, 07:31:05 PM
Skated the Accel plus ever stitch today and I like them a lot. At first they seem tight compared to the Swift. The swift upper is one continuous piece of everstitch so it has some give to it. These have Kevlar around the toe and several other pieces of faux leather. It ends up being a lot more supportive. They felt really good skating in them. The sole is identical to the swift, which is good. That’s a great sole. I loved my Swift’s, but these are a step up from there. They are currently on sale at es for 59.99 if anyone has been looking for a deal on them. They only have the black and teal color way, but that is the only one with the Kevlar toe, so I’d recommend that one anyway.
Cheers, I actually like that the swifts have a bit of give in the toebox because they are pretty much bang on size for me. Now I'm worried that the accel plus will be too tight around the toes. That's a great price but eS doesn't ship o/s at the moment (or they do, but only to like 3 countries), tis a pity because black/ teal is actually my fav colourway of that shoe. Kevlar toe looks indestructible too! And yes, that outsole is honestly one of the best I've tried in recent years, lots of grip and the lines cut into the sole help them break in super quickly!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Krooked antihero on July 22, 2019, 07:59:14 AM
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My Swifts also going strong. My son had a pair of them too and I don't know what he was doing in them but the toe cap is pealing up. He's got some Evan Smith Hi's now and is happy with them.
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must be that little kid flick because my 40 year old legs can barely put a scratch on them!

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Djokovic just won Wimbledon in a marathon 5 sets and he’s vegan. 
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there's no correct answer here; if he did it as a non-vegan, what he eats wouldn't even be an issue but as soon as some elite athlete announces that they are plant based, then every issue or criticism of them is based around what they eat. Dudes were legit all up on Ed's insta when he broke his leg being like, "it's because your vegan Ed!". Frank Medrano would get mad props if he ate meat, but because he's all about that vegan life people call him too skinny instead of praising him for being so ripped!
Luckily my kids aren't super skinny or every man and his fucking dog would be like, "it's because they are malnourished vegans", yes, because no kids that have eaten meat have ever been skinny *rolls eyes*!

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I too have seen those new AVEs and unfortunately they are suede, tis a pity because he has had some rapidweld shoes in the past...

 
My everstitch gave up on toecap too, I usually burn through soles first but those shoes I just need to shoe goo as them soles are almost brand new...solid shoe otherwise.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on July 22, 2019, 08:31:54 AM
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Skated the Accel plus ever stitch today and I like them a lot. At first they seem tight compared to the Swift. The swift upper is one continuous piece of everstitch so it has some give to it. These have Kevlar around the toe and several other pieces of faux leather. It ends up being a lot more supportive. They felt really good skating in them. The sole is identical to the swift, which is good. That’s a great sole. I loved my Swift’s, but these are a step up from there. They are currently on sale at es for 59.99 if anyone has been looking for a deal on them. They only have the black and teal color way, but that is the only one with the Kevlar toe, so I’d recommend that one anyway.
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Cheers, I actually like that the swifts have a bit of give in the toebox because they are pretty much bang on size for me. Now I'm worried that the accel plus will be too tight around the toes. That's a great price but eS doesn't ship o/s at the moment (or they do, but only to like 3 countries), tis a pity because black/ teal is actually my fav colourway of that shoe. Kevlar toe looks indestructible too! And yes, that outsole is honestly one of the best I've tried in recent years, lots of grip and the lines cut into the sole help them break in super quickly!
I agree 100% about the outsole. The toe box is loosening up a little the more they break in. It's still no where near as loose as the swift, but it's comfortable. I have yet to discover how indestructible the kevlar is, but it looks way better than the rubber on the swift.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on July 24, 2019, 10:21:07 AM
The new adidas x Beastie Boys americanas are vegan
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: meaty discipline on July 24, 2019, 12:03:08 PM

Black and Teal Accel Plus Everstitch are on sale at the Es website for $59.99. They have size 11.
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Crap I missed em. Oh well. Indicators still holding up nicely!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on July 31, 2019, 07:59:02 AM
The SkateWarehouse listing has a clear shot of the materials tag for the Rowley OGs.  Real leather.  Oh well, I probably wasn't going to buy them anyway unless they had the "pro" insoles.
(https://i.imgur.com/PIAdhhm.jpg)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on July 31, 2019, 06:36:36 PM
hmmmm, vans have been pretty shitty at labeling their shoes as of late but I'm not really that phased either way, they were great in their prime but current Rowley + current vans quality isn't really anything I want to throw my money at...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: cucktard on August 01, 2019, 12:11:30 AM
I grabbed two pairs of those Rowley’s in classic red about 5 years ago (when they were vegan) half price at a Vans outlet, and with rotating with whatever vegan shoes I find on sale, I am on the second pair. They are probably my favorite shoe
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: fickdiepolizei666 on August 01, 2019, 08:36:48 AM
the new winkowski cw of the omen hi seems to be vegan-friendly since it's just canvas and rubber

(https://www.emerica.com/dw/image/v2/ABCH_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_emerica/default/dwaa657bce/SU19/6101000117-100-S-001.png?sw=650&sh=650&sm=fit)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on August 01, 2019, 08:22:29 PM
https://www.abc-mart.net/shop/e/erowley99/
they look quite synth in those pictures ↑
https://store.shopping.yahoo.co.jp/goldentijuana/04165247.html
http://factory-market.com/market/blog/archives/38807
is also listing them as synth
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on August 02, 2019, 08:30:41 AM
yeah, i actually held them in my hand in a Journeys here in NYC and they definitely felt and looked synth, but those stickers usually don't lie (if anything, it's usually website descriptions that are incorrect/inconsistent)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: circle one on August 02, 2019, 09:52:27 AM
I haven't been able to find a Vegan skate shoe that outperforms suede, so Ive just been getting second hand whatever I can find at thrift stores, from friends, and on eBay. It's a vegan loophole.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on August 04, 2019, 06:07:51 PM
yeah, i actually held them in my hand in a Journeys here in NYC and they definitely felt and looked synth, but those stickers usually don't lie (if anything, it's usually website descriptions that are incorrect/inconsistent)
well if it helps my Riley 2's are listed as leather on the sticker even though they are clearly synth and the word synth is even in the product code..

I haven't been able to find a Vegan skate shoe that outperforms suede
then you haven't tried Ryan Lay's shoe, sole tech vegan suede is the truth! (oh, but you already focused?)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on August 07, 2019, 08:08:53 AM
These are pretty gross, but at least they're labeled as "vegan patent leather uppers"
https://www.vans.com/shop/style-36-decon-sf-alex-knost-bitter-chocolate#hero=0
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0200/7480/products/6e6dd3c9a7b7873f72e11af5e9160d5f_1024x1024.jpg?v=1564610736)
(https://images.vans.com/is/image/Vans/MV1XKG-HERO?$583x583$)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on August 07, 2019, 05:36:09 PM
yay, that just stepped in KY Jelly look I've been looking for!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Thomas on September 06, 2019, 01:08:11 AM
Have you guys skated the canvas authentic pro ?
Do you know if the duracap under the canvas is only in the ollie area or also in the toecap area ?

I had some slip-on pro checkerboard in the past and had a hole in the toecap area within a week...

Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on September 06, 2019, 01:16:32 AM
was wondering when this thread would get a bump...

in regards to your question I haven't, I haven't skated vans in a minute because their quality dropped a lot over the years. Never had anything with a duracap either :(
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Thomas on September 06, 2019, 05:08:54 AM
was wondering when this thread would get a bump...

in regards to your question I haven't, I haven't skated vans in a minute because their quality dropped a lot over the years. Never had anything with a duracap either :(

Yeah, I heard Vans quality is going down, but to be honest I had hard times trying to find some vegan shoes to skate so I decided to try something new...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Roisto on September 06, 2019, 06:22:40 AM
Have you guys skated the canvas authentic pro ?
Do you know if the duracap under the canvas is only in the ollie area or also in the toecap area ?

I had some slip-on pro checkerboard in the past and had a hole in the toecap area within a week...

I have a pair at home. I haven’t skated them but I can try to feel it out when I get home if you want. The duracap is very thin though so I wouldn’t trust it to do much. I plan on hot glueing mine when I skate them. That’s what I have to do with suede shoes too because I blow out the sides really fast usually.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on September 06, 2019, 06:48:19 AM
Have you guys skated the canvas authentic pro ?
Do you know if the duracap under the canvas is only in the ollie area or also in the toecap area ?

I had some slip-on pro checkerboard in the past and had a hole in the toecap area within a week...
I have a pair of these now.  For the authentic pros, the duracap is under the whole forefoot panel of the shoe.  I actually find that it's less comfortable than non-duracap vans because the duracap layer makes the forefoot area slightly less flexible and now the tops of my toe-knuckles have blisters from walking all day in them.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Thomas on September 06, 2019, 06:55:08 AM
Thanks for the feedback ! I will also do the hot-gluing, hoping that I will manage to make them last more than a month.

In other news, I saw on Kenny Anderson IG story that there will be an updated version of his CTAS colorway !
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on September 08, 2019, 06:46:53 PM
I was getting stoked that this thread was getting bumbed, but then I realized that there's hardly anything coming out these days that's getting me stoked...
Hope KA's new shoe is a cupsole tbh
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on September 09, 2019, 07:37:34 AM
I was getting stoked that this thread was getting bumbed, but then I realized that there's hardly anything coming out these days that's getting me stoked...
Hope KA's new shoe is a cupsole tbh
Same. There is a new colorway of the Accel plus everstitch, but otherwise I haven't seen anything come out recently that i'm excited about. I am glad es is keeping that shoe going. It's a great shoe. Someone needs to make a good, durable vegan mid.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on September 16, 2019, 07:47:19 AM
back on topic, who's rocking what lately?
My swifts are still going strong (suprisingly) on the sidewall/ toecap, but the sole is starting to thin out, will probably transition to accel slims and my Riley's full time over the summer. Haven't really seen too much being released at the moment that's getting me hyped...
How do the riley's fit compared to your swifts? Is the sizing the same? I think I'm going to order some, but not sure If I need to size up or down or stay the same.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on September 16, 2019, 06:21:40 PM
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back on topic, who's rocking what lately?
My swifts are still going strong (suprisingly) on the sidewall/ toecap, but the sole is starting to thin out, will probably transition to accel slims and my Riley's full time over the summer. Haven't really seen too much being released at the moment that's getting me hyped...
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How do the riley's fit compared to your swifts? Is the sizing the same? I think I'm going to order some, but not sure If I need to size up or down or stay the same.
yo! They are the same size; I wear 10 in swifts and 10 in the lakais (the toe box is ever so slightly longer in the Riley's). Be warned tho, they'll feel a bit shallow coming from a cupsole (and you might have to change out the insole depending on what you think of Lakai insoles). I skated my Riley's on Sunday and my (6 month old) swifts yesterday and the eS are superior in almost every aspect!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Wonderful Whizzplank on September 16, 2019, 10:32:22 PM
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Have you guys skated the canvas authentic pro ?
Do you know if the duracap under the canvas is only in the ollie area or also in the toecap area ?

I had some slip-on pro checkerboard in the past and had a hole in the toecap area within a week...
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I have a pair of these now.  For the authentic pros, the duracap is under the whole forefoot panel of the shoe.  I actually find that it's less comfortable than non-duracap vans because the duracap layer makes the forefoot area slightly less flexible and now the tops of my toe-knuckles have blisters from walking all day in them.

The duracap is a pain, but mine must have fit me better in the forefoot cause I never got blisters or any pain after break in. The duracap is very thin, but because of the high upper-sole ratio, you have to burn through the outsole first, as it kinda wraps over the top of the upper.
Skated mine for a summer, they were fine. But I do have a gentle flick. Glue the panel stitching, I blew mine out stupid fast and was shoe gooing it together.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on September 17, 2019, 05:58:11 AM
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back on topic, who's rocking what lately?
My swifts are still going strong (suprisingly) on the sidewall/ toecap, but the sole is starting to thin out, will probably transition to accel slims and my Riley's full time over the summer. Haven't really seen too much being released at the moment that's getting me hyped...
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How do the riley's fit compared to your swifts? Is the sizing the same? I think I'm going to order some, but not sure If I need to size up or down or stay the same.
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yo! They are the same size; I wear 10 in swifts and 10 in the lakais (the toe box is ever so slightly longer in the Riley's). Be warned tho, they'll feel a bit shallow coming from a cupsole (and you might have to change out the insole depending on what you think of Lakai insoles). I skated my Riley's on Sunday and my (6 month old) swifts yesterday and the eS are superior in almost every aspect!
Thanks. I found a shop here that had the non vegan ones and tried some on. I wear a 12 in Es but the rileys were way too tight. I have a pretty tall foot. A 13 felt great, but there was a little extra length in the toe. For some reason they don't make a 12 1/2. I'm still going to get a pair, but I probably won't skate them. They'll just be a hanging out shoe.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Thomas on October 16, 2019, 02:25:08 AM
Saw them at my local shop this week.
The material seem quite strong so I might give those a try.

http://www.instagram.com/p/B3InQcYFQkg/
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on October 17, 2019, 07:04:49 AM
Rowley mentioned an all synth season of his waffle cup model coming out, I don't really want to give him my money but good vegan cupsoles are hard to come by....
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on October 17, 2019, 07:09:01 AM
where did you see that?
it's kinda like the Impossible whopper at Burger King...I don't want to give Burger King money, but also if they see high demand for veg*n products it's assumed that they will produce more.  Same goes for synth shoes at Vans.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on October 18, 2019, 01:52:46 AM
Look at the comments from his insta when he was posting his waffle cup, lots of people are for a synth version and he said the next season will will feature an all synth version!

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Yeah, I get your reasoning and it is how I am with restaurants that serve meat too; if I can buy their vegan products and show there is demand for them, maybe they’ll increase the number of options available
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Thomas on October 18, 2019, 06:54:17 AM
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Have you guys skated the canvas authentic pro ?
Do you know if the duracap under the canvas is only in the ollie area or also in the toecap area ?

I had some slip-on pro checkerboard in the past and had a hole in the toecap area within a week...
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I have a pair of these now.  For the authentic pros, the duracap is under the whole forefoot panel of the shoe.  I actually find that it's less comfortable than non-duracap vans because the duracap layer makes the forefoot area slightly less flexible and now the tops of my toe-knuckles have blisters from walking all day in them.
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The duracap is a pain, but mine must have fit me better in the forefoot cause I never got blisters or any pain after break in. The duracap is very thin, but because of the high upper-sole ratio, you have to burn through the outsole first, as it kinda wraps over the top of the upper.
Skated mine for a summer, they were fine. But I do have a gentle flick. Glue the panel stitching, I blew mine out stupid fast and was shoe gooing it together.

Quick update on the Authentic pro.
They skated very nicely, but are now full glued after 1 month only.
I also do a lot of flip tricks, and skate 5-6 times a week...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: brwrxstl on October 27, 2019, 08:57:01 PM
I know it's a hate it or love it shoe but for the dudes who love it, Tilly's has the Riley 2's for $47.99

I bought 6 pairs already 8) I've been skating it for about a year.  It could be a little lighter, and maybe a little wider in the toe but with as terrible as the vegan skate shoe scene has been I figured I'd stock up since it's been agonizing finding any other shoes I like right now.

https://www.tillys.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-tillys-Site/default/Product-Variation?pid=347603178
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on October 28, 2019, 07:05:46 AM
I know it's a hate it or love it shoe but for the dudes who love it, Tilly's has the Riley 2's for $47.99

I bought 6 pairs already 8) I've been skating it for about a year.  It could be a little lighter, and maybe a little wider in the toe but with as terrible as the vegan skate shoe scene has been I figured I'd stock up since it's been agonizing finding any other shoes I like right now.

https://www.tillys.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-tillys-Site/default/Product-Variation?pid=347603178
Whoa weird!  Looks like Tilly's has a bunch of exclusive colorways for Lakai.  Never saw those blackout canvas Riley's before, and there's also an all-canvas Cambridge!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: AssFlea on October 28, 2019, 01:13:39 PM
I was at the shop yesterday? Maybe the day before
I was told that the 420 is vegan

My other choice was canvas slips or chucks. Both I don't like to skate in now I'm old.

Has anyone skated the 420
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on October 28, 2019, 01:34:49 PM
I was at the shop yesterday? Maybe the day before
I was told that the 420 is vegan

My other choice was canvas slips or chucks. Both I don't like to skate in now I'm old.

Has anyone skated the 420
I've had two pairs and really liked them.  99% of the time i'm a vulc guy so they were a little tough to get used to at first but broke in within the first sesh.  Prefer the faux-suede ones and/or the gum-rubber soles. 
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: drewbearz on October 28, 2019, 01:37:37 PM
I was at the shop yesterday? Maybe the day before
I was told that the 420 is vegan

My other choice was canvas slips or chucks. Both I don't like to skate in now I'm old.

Has anyone skated the 420


I'm skating a pair now.

They're, alright...

They hold up very well against flip tricks. The tongue slides a lot. They got way more comfortable as time went on. I where a 13 in most new balance running shoes, a 12.5 in other shoes when I can find them. I wish they made these in 12.5 cause I would like to have them be ever so slightly tighter. They don't fit as well as regular new balance running shoes.

I'm going to buy a pair again though. Maybe a few because vegan skate shoes that genuinely hold up are fucking unicorns and I feel lucky that these are made, despite them not being my ideal sneaker.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: AssFlea on October 28, 2019, 01:58:25 PM
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I was at the shop yesterday? Maybe the day before
I was told that the 420 is vegan

My other choice was canvas slips or chucks. Both I don't like to skate in now I'm old.

Has anyone skated the 420
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I'm skating a pair now.

They're, alright...

They hold up very well against flip tricks. The tongue slides a lot. They got way more comfortable as time went on. I where a 13 in most new balance running shoes, a 12.5 in other shoes when I can find them. I wish they made these in 12.5 cause I would like to have them be ever so slightly tighter. They don't fit as well as regular new balance running shoes.

I'm going to buy a pair again though. Maybe a few because vegan skate shoes that genuinely hold up are fucking unicorns and I feel lucky that these are made, despite them not being my ideal sneaker.

werdup thank you
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on October 28, 2019, 03:00:03 PM
The lack of tongue centering straps on the 420 is their biggest fault!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: brwrxstl on October 28, 2019, 04:14:00 PM
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I know it's a hate it or love it shoe but for the dudes who love it, Tilly's has the Riley 2's for $47.99

I bought 6 pairs already 8) I've been skating it for about a year.  It could be a little lighter, and maybe a little wider in the toe but with as terrible as the vegan skate shoe scene has been I figured I'd stock up since it's been agonizing finding any other shoes I like right now.

https://www.tillys.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-tillys-Site/default/Product-Variation?pid=347603178
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Whoa weird!  Looks like Tilly's has a bunch of exclusive colorways for Lakai.  Never saw those blackout canvas Riley's before, and there's also an all-canvas Cambridge!

Dude, I thought the same thing The all white canvas joints have popped up at a few places but I hadn't caught the all blacks anywhere.  Are you talking about the black textile Cambridges tho? I'm looking at those now and think I'll grab a pair to check out.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Maccat on October 28, 2019, 06:58:06 PM
The Bishop from State ain’t bad if you like a narrow fit. Bought some canvas ones on the cheap because of how notorious canvas can be and they’re holding up real well. They run rubber underneath the canvas and have a sole very similar to some Nikes I’ve had before. If State hasn’t been brought up, their canvas options are definitely worth a look.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: AssFlea on October 28, 2019, 08:29:34 PM
The Bishop from State ain’t bad if you like a narrow fit. Bought some canvas ones on the cheap because of how notorious canvas can be and they’re holding up real well. They run rubber underneath the canvas and have a sole very similar to some Nikes I’ve had before. If State hasn’t been brought up, their canvas options are definitely worth a look.

I like the way state looks. The riders are dope. I got small square feet. Old ones too. I'm about cups
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on October 28, 2019, 08:35:43 PM
Apparently Riley 2 comes in grey synth too!
(The brown color is superior tho)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on October 29, 2019, 06:12:27 AM
A couple new accel plus everstitch colorways. These shoes are fantastic.
https://www.esskateboarding.com/us/shop/footwear/accel-plus-everstitch-5101000160.html?dwvar_5101000160_color=433#start=8
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: HyenaChaser on October 29, 2019, 10:51:33 AM
Honest question: how vegan can skate shoes really be? No animal byproducts, sure, but what about rubbers being used? Or synthetic dyes? Glues? Just for starters these can be pretty harmful to animals as well considering where they get sourced or what impact they have after production.

Not trying to be contrarian, maybe the answer is that none get off 100% clean but I just want to explore the question in the hopes someone has an answer.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: drewbearz on October 29, 2019, 11:14:42 AM
Honest question: how vegan can skate shoes really be? No animal byproducts, sure, but what about rubbers being used? Or synthetic dyes? Glues? Just for starters these can be pretty harmful to animals as well considering where they get sourced or what impact they have after production.

Not trying to be contrarian, maybe the answer is that none get off 100% clean but I just want to explore the question in the hopes someone has an answer.

Almost everything has some significant impact on the welfare of animals. That said, not being made out of animal products is what constitutes it being vegan. If you define it any other way than most vegetables couldn't even be considered vegan since farming fucks up animals habitats too.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on October 29, 2019, 11:40:08 AM
Seriously, please go back to page one, this has been covered ad nauseum in this thread
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on October 29, 2019, 12:10:35 PM
"Hey guys, I'm not trying to be contrarian here, but aren't all vegans a bunch of fucking pussy idiots? If you really cared about animals why wouldn't you just kill yourself? Then you wouldn't be able to harm them. Except then you would be eliminating the home of all the micro-organisms that live on your gross vegan body. So really you guys are all just dumb pieces of shit."
-Every clever asshole that sees this thread for the first time

EDIT: I may have overreacted here. Please allow me to apologize to everyone for my outburst. I must have been having a bad day. Sorry.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: HyenaChaser on October 30, 2019, 12:00:08 AM
"Hey guys, I'm not trying to be contrarian here, but aren't all vegans a bunch of fucking pussy idiots? If you really cared about animals why wouldn't you just kill yourself? Then you wouldn't be able to harm them. Except then you would be eliminating the home of all the micro-organisms that live on your gross vegan body. So really you guys are all just dumb pieces of shit."
-Every clever asshole that sees this thread for the first time

Whoa shit, ok, I was trying to get down with the program, didn’t realize it was like that in here.

I guess I’ll just leave you guys to it then.

(https://thumbs.dreamstime.com/z/man-wave-goodbye-16036364.jpg)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on October 30, 2019, 02:15:31 AM
I don’t think he was trying to be all holier than thou there Hyena but the exact point you tried to make has been pretty much been discussed 13 times over 16 pages of this thread so it gets a little old and tedious when someone bumps the thread to essentially say the same thing. Most of the vegans on slap are pretty chill and we mainly stick to this thread when disgussing vegan things ...unless of course it’s a thread about Rowley 😜
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: HyenaChaser on October 30, 2019, 02:44:26 AM
I don’t think he was trying to be all holier than thou there Hyena but the exact point you tried to make has been pretty much been discussed 13 times over 16 pages of this thread so it gets a little old and tedious when someone bumps the thread to essentially say the same thing. Most the vegans on slap are pretty chill and we mainly stick to this thread when disgussing vegan things ...unless of course it’s a thread aabout Rowley 😜

My bad, I guess it sounds like I was trying to make a point with a rhetorical question but I was asking in earnest to see if anyone has found something that meets a criteria for lowest overall environmental impact, which may or may not exist. And also to become a participant in this thread.

I’m not trying to argue the definition of vegan skate shoes or call anyone “fucking pussy idiots” I’m just trying to reduce my own impact on the environment and animals globally.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Roisto on October 30, 2019, 03:01:46 AM
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I don’t think he was trying to be all holier than thou there Hyena but the exact point you tried to make has been pretty much been discussed 13 times over 16 pages of this thread so it gets a little old and tedious when someone bumps the thread to essentially say the same thing. Most the vegans on slap are pretty chill and we mainly stick to this thread when disgussing vegan things ...unless of course it’s a thread aabout Rowley 😜
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My bad, I guess it sounds like I was trying to make a point with a rhetorical question but I was asking in earnest to see if anyone has found something that meets a criteria for lowest overall environmental impact, which may or may not exist. And also to become a participant in this thread.

I’m not trying to argue the definition of vegan skate shoes or call anyone “fucking pussy idiots” I’m just trying to reduce my own impact on the environment and animals globally.

Yo Hyena. The environmental impact thread might be more suitable for what you’re wondering about:
https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=106816.0

While veganism is often linked with environmental aspects it is a separate thing entirely. I don’t know how the environmental impact of synth shoes or suede shoes compare but I don’t think this is the right thread for that discussion really.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: HyenaChaser on October 30, 2019, 03:26:38 AM
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I don’t think he was trying to be all holier than thou there Hyena but the exact point you tried to make has been pretty much been discussed 13 times over 16 pages of this thread so it gets a little old and tedious when someone bumps the thread to essentially say the same thing. Most the vegans on slap are pretty chill and we mainly stick to this thread when disgussing vegan things ...unless of course it’s a thread aabout Rowley 😜
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My bad, I guess it sounds like I was trying to make a point with a rhetorical question but I was asking in earnest to see if anyone has found something that meets a criteria for lowest overall environmental impact, which may or may not exist. And also to become a participant in this thread.

I’m not trying to argue the definition of vegan skate shoes or call anyone “fucking pussy idiots” I’m just trying to reduce my own impact on the environment and animals globally.
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Yo Hyena. The environmental impact thread might be more suitable for what you’re wondering about:
https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=106816.0

While veganism is often linked with environmental aspects it is a separate thing entirely. I don’t know how the environmental impact of synth shoes or suede shoes compare but I don’t think this is the right thread for that discussion really.

I guess for me the two are linked (as in I don’t consume animal products as part of my environmentalism) and that’s why I wanted to get in on this but clearly I misread the scene. I’ll see myself to the door.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on October 30, 2019, 03:55:39 AM
No, I don’t think you need to leave at all mate, it’s a relevant question/ concern. If I was just looking at the most “eco” skate shoe on the market I’d probably just get some Etnies Jameson Eco 2s, but there’s a lot more that goes into me choosing shoes than *just* environmental concerns. I guess I try and balance that out with other areas of my life (i.e. it’s very rare that I buy any fruit/ veg/ rice that isn’t locally and organically grown). Skating isn’t very environmentally friendly anyway so yeah, maybe that thread is a better place to brainstorm but I don’t think the two are completely disconnected. My personal thoughts are that yes, synth isn’t as good as canvas is for the environment BUT a pair of synth shoes will last me longer so do I get 1x pair of synth shoes or 2x canvas? Also, leather is actually terrible for the environmental too so don’t believe all the hype of it being “natural” and thus somehow better than synth.
Fuck, why can’t I-path still be around? Or why can’t adidas come up with some skateable material made out of recycled plastic bottles or something?
I also talked about this before but lakai did a few runs of shoes built from recycled/ old skate shoes and even though they were suede I probably wouldn’t have that much of a problem buying them, the same way I don’t particularly hate on companies who use recycled down and wool.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: schralp pal on October 30, 2019, 07:55:47 AM
They plant a tree for every entnies jameson eco 2 sold and its vegan = mind blown. Buy those hyena you’ll be your own hero, it feels good.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on October 30, 2019, 02:37:39 PM
For real, read up on it here:
https://soletechnology-catalogues.cld.bz/etnies-BASPAT-info-sheet/16/

Looks like there’s another sheet up in those catalogs too explaining everything behind their vegan shoe lineup too!
https://soletechnology-catalogues.cld.bz/etnies-Vegan-One-Sheet
Just another reason to support soletech
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: drewbearz on October 31, 2019, 09:57:41 AM
They plant a tree for every entnies jameson eco 2 sold and its vegan = mind blown. Buy those hyena you’ll be your own hero, it feels good.

Wow, that makes me change my opinion on etnies completely. I'm definitely going to buy their shoes now.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on November 02, 2019, 05:48:43 AM
Been away for a few days. Sorry I got so intense back there, Hyena. I did not interpret your question as genuine. A lot of people do come in here just to try to poke holes in veganism and get people riled. You have my sincerest apologies. Welcome, I hope you find some useful info here.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Sk.A.T.A.N on November 05, 2019, 01:51:09 PM
This is pretty cool. It says: “if even the burgers can be vegetarian, why not suede too?” 

https://www.instagram.com/p/B4f3pygAZSb/?igshid=pkjer3p0y2gb

This is a Brazilian brand but for the European folks they now have a European site aswell:
https://ousfootwear.com/footwear/lines
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on November 06, 2019, 01:36:28 AM
They look fine! Cupsole and not canvas 💪🏼 Would be keen to try them out but I’m guessing shipping to japan would be ridics
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Maccat on November 08, 2019, 03:54:53 AM
Does anyone here have any suggestions on a mid or high that’s mostly black? Trying to get something for work and skate and nothing out looks all that great.

Taking a break on Vans for the moment. Not big on Nike or Adidas.

Emerica Omen looks to come in white only. Bummer.

Any thoughts on the CTAS?

Here’s hoping vegan skate shoes in 2020 will be on point since canvas ain’t the curse it used to be.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on November 08, 2019, 02:28:48 PM
You can still cop Ryan Lay’s etnies model on eBay; black, simple and super tough!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on November 13, 2019, 01:01:48 PM
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I know it's a hate it or love it shoe but for the dudes who love it, Tilly's has the Riley 2's for $47.99

I bought 6 pairs already 8) I've been skating it for about a year.  It could be a little lighter, and maybe a little wider in the toe but with as terrible as the vegan skate shoe scene has been I figured I'd stock up since it's been agonizing finding any other shoes I like right now.

https://www.tillys.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-tillys-Site/default/Product-Variation?pid=347603178
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Whoa weird!  Looks like Tilly's has a bunch of exclusive colorways for Lakai.  Never saw those blackout canvas Riley's before, and there's also an all-canvas Cambridge!
TOFTT and ordered those canvas Cambridges.  They arrived today and they fit great and feel awesome on my feet.  There aren't many of these soccer-style shoes (thinking busenitz vulc, huf galaxy etc) that come in canvas/synth and these have a nice sorta tech-y feel with a slightly puffier tongue than most of the vulcs i've worn.  All that being said, the canvas feels paper-thin, almost crepe-like.  There's no way they stand up to more than one ollie on new mob grip before getting hole.  These def need some superglue pre-treatment.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: brwrxstl on November 13, 2019, 06:59:27 PM
A benefit to the Riley's is that it's a low profile shoe with a solid toe. So just the outsole has been wearing down uo front. I have been hitting the side panels with shoe goo which doesn't bother me. Anything on the toe always throws me off though gor whatever reason. It just feels like it adds drag to my flip tricks. I was hoping the thin canvas Lakai used on the Riley's was just because they needed an easier fabric to work with since the front of the shoe is one piece. With a shoe that's all stitched together you'd think you can use thicker canvas no problem since  you don't have to worry about workability or whatever
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: cwilks88 on November 17, 2019, 10:43:33 AM
Anybody know when the classico from this brand is going back in stock? I plan on getting a pair of these in every color. Emailed them but no reply.

https://forwinbrandco.com/collections/footwear
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: alright on November 20, 2019, 11:53:08 AM
Anybody know when the classico from this brand is going back in stock? I plan on getting a pair of these in every color. Emailed them but no reply.

https://forwinbrandco.com/collections/footwear


I'll email them and ask. Then I'll get back to you.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on December 11, 2019, 09:11:47 AM
Just here to keep the thread alive. I've been skating the Winkowski Omens for the past few sessions. They are alright. Pretty supportive for a canvas/vulc shoe. I had to wear them walking for a few days to get them broken in a little. They are rather stiff right out of the box. They don't really compare to the accel plus everstitch I had been wearing, but I like them and got them for about $35 from Ambush when they had their sale going.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on December 12, 2019, 01:01:57 AM
↑ good shit mate! I looked at those emericas but yeah, I can’t really do vulcs anymore (says the guy who owns lakai slip ons) so I feel ya.
Still looking for some of those eS in my size/ color preference but it looks like their new tech-ed reissue might also be synth? Who knows though, the market is pretty shitty at the moment if you’re looking for some good vegan kicks.  Emerica TM mentioned something on here about a full vegan lineup a while back so let’s keep our fingers crossed 🤞
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: OrangeVHStapes on December 13, 2019, 01:51:05 PM
Just here to keep the thread alive. I've been skating the Winkowski Omens for the past few sessions. They are alright. Pretty supportive for a canvas/vulc shoe. I had to wear them walking for a few days to get them broken in a little. They are rather stiff right out of the box. They don't really compare to the accel plus everstitch I had been wearing, but I like them and got them for about $35 from Ambush when they had their sale going.

Im skating the same shoe and I love them... Mostly because I always, fucking ALWAYS rip a switch ollie hole in shoes after a few sessions... That little added rubber is saving me bloody feet and numerous ripped socks.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Violator on December 13, 2019, 10:51:38 PM
I believe those vans slip ons with the Ave sole that were posted in the upcoming shoe thread are listed as synthetic, if anyone was interested  ;D
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on December 14, 2019, 10:06:31 AM
I believe those vans slip ons with the Ave sole that were posted in the upcoming shoe thread are listed as synthetic, if anyone was interested  ;D
If anyone’s into that sort of self humiliation, the Blondey superstars are supposedly vegan as well.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on December 14, 2019, 06:17:15 PM
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I believe those vans slip ons with the Ave sole that were posted in the upcoming shoe thread are listed as synthetic, if anyone was interested  ;D
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If anyone’s into that sort of self humiliation, the Blondey superstars are supposedly vegan as well.
🤣 I noticed that he mentions they were vegan, I wonder if they used some sort of recycled plastic or whatever, I certainly wouldn’t have gone with that material if I hadn’t the chance to design my own vegan skate shoe
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: wuust on December 14, 2019, 10:05:31 PM
as someone said before, why can’t adidas make some Parley skateshoes.
love the concept of the ocean plastic being recycled
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on December 15, 2019, 04:20:05 AM
Exactly, big brands have the tech/ finances to make it happen but just stay lazy instead of actually innovating. Janoski and AO are pretty vocal about their dietary choices and yet Nike is pretty much oblivious to their message...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on December 15, 2019, 07:41:25 AM
Someone just needs to make a synth halfcab type shoe with a cupsole.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on December 15, 2019, 08:44:58 AM
Exactly, big brands have the tech/ finances to make it happen but just stay lazy instead of actually innovating. Janoski and AO are pretty vocal about their dietary choices and yet Nike is pretty much oblivious to their message...
I think it’s just that with those dudes tho...a dietary choice and not a lifestyle choice, a la McCrank in the 00s.  They have no qualms wearing leather shoes.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on January 08, 2020, 11:20:37 AM
CCS has es Accel Plus Everstitch on clearance for $70(Red and Black) and $77(Blue and Grey).
These are amazing shoes.
https://shop.ccs.com/es-accel-plus-ever-stitch-shoes-grey-red-13-0?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwJbNgdv05gIVh7zACh3i_AWNEAQYAyABEgL4e_D_BwE
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: arrbee on January 08, 2020, 11:34:31 AM
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Exactly, big brands have the tech/ finances to make it happen but just stay lazy instead of actually innovating. Janoski and AO are pretty vocal about their dietary choices and yet Nike is pretty much oblivious to their message...
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I think it’s just that with those dudes tho...a dietary choice and not a lifestyle choice, a la McCrank in the 00s.  They have no qualms wearing leather shoes.

Yeah I have seen Janoski in plenty of leather.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: DriedxMango on January 09, 2020, 05:45:36 PM
A huge problem IMO is the lack of vegan shoes in skating.. I hope it gets better soon. there are a few options I love though:

Vans slip on pros in checkered. You can also make your own custom vans pros and make them come in canvas.. customs are obv more expensive, but worth it if you got the $. I just ordered a pair of slip on pros in black and gum. You can also order custom vans in other styles and make them vegan, only thing is the Old Skool has that leather stripe... which I’m pretty sure you can’t swap. 

Converse has a few canvas chucks for skating, I’ve had a bunch of pairs of the black ones. Also I just got the player L/T pro from cons and I love em... probably won’t be around for long though.

New Balance has a lot of synthetics... never tried though.

Another huge tip is using super glue on the high wear areas of shoes before you skate them. When I do this I can make any shoe last dumb long..
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: satan on January 09, 2020, 06:38:09 PM
You guys see the Supra Penny shoe that's probably not getting made? 2nd colorway was white nubuck and synthetic. Does that mean maybe vegan? Making it a mythical vegan, cupsole, hightop?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on January 09, 2020, 06:39:58 PM
Nubuck is iffy, I’d say no...

Also, vans jazz stripe has been synth for as long as I can remember!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: satan on January 09, 2020, 06:44:43 PM
Nubuck is iffy, I’d say no...

Also, vans jazz stripe has been synth for as long as I can remember!
Oh. Maybe I'm mixing up nubuck and alcantara. Drrh. Sorries
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: pedro_mayn on January 10, 2020, 01:27:19 AM
I got loads of old skate shoes, back when I collected them (Lynx HEs, OG Accels, K3s etc). I'm going to skate them rather than have them box fresh in my room. I got one pair of Cambridges that are a gift from my folks as well, that are the next shoes to skate.

Recently started a vegan diet and was curious what the selection was like. I'm pleased to see the Accel Plus Everstitch is synthetic. I prefer a beefy shoe (no pun intended) and not a fan of slim shoes, so I was a bit worried about what's available.

Has anyone skated the Accel Plus' to know what they're like? I wouldn't mind them after my next pair.

Also; I didn't know there are canvas Cambridges. I'll peep those as well.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on January 10, 2020, 04:46:27 AM
Can’t speak for the upper on the accel plus (even tho I’m about to buy a pair) but that outsole is magical for skating imho; little to no break in, great board feel and enough support to not feel like a ballet shoe. I have the Swift everstitches on the same sole and I’m very very happy with them. Chucked up a review a few pages back if you care to have a look? Padded shorts (sp?) swears by them

The current market doesn’t have that many great options esp. if you like cupsoles but I think 2020 will bring some new shoes to the table. I.e a New Kenny Anderson shoe and will also be interesting see where Ryan Lay ends up ...

Sorry for all the edits, I only post from my phone these days
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on January 10, 2020, 05:48:11 AM
Nubuck is iffy, I’d say no...

Also, vans jazz stripe has been synth for as long as I can remember!
When you go on the Vans customs generator, 90% of the jazz stripe options are listed as leather (including the plain white and black options).  The only non-leather options are gross sparkled/glittered :(
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Thomas on January 10, 2020, 05:54:39 AM
Still waiting for those Kenny Anderson signature shoes to come out...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: pedro_mayn on January 10, 2020, 06:11:06 AM
Can’t speak for the upper on the accel plus (even tho I’m about to buy a pair) but that outsole is magical for skating imho; little to no break in, great board feel and enough support to not feel like a ballet shoe. I have the Swift everstitches on the same sole and I’m very very happy with them. Chucked up a review a few pages back if you care to have a look? Padded shorts (sp?) swears by them

The current market doesn’t have that many great options esp. if you like cupsoles but I think 2020 will bring some new shoes to the table. I.e a New Kenny Anderson shoe and will also be interesting see where Ryan Lay ends up ...

Sorry for all the edits, I only post from my phone these days

That's good to hear. I'll be keen to see the review of the Swift, as that shoe has been on my radar for a while.

Yeah I noticed choice is limited, but luckily a lot more has been made available recently.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: rikitikitavi on January 10, 2020, 07:39:19 PM
Anyone have any news on the Vans Mod Rapidweld? The composite materials seem to fit the bill but they aren’t listed as such on the Vans site
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on January 11, 2020, 07:16:24 AM
I got loads of old skate shoes, back when I collected them (Lynx HEs, OG Accels, K3s etc). I'm going to skate them rather than have them box fresh in my room. I got one pair of Cambridges that are a gift from my folks as well, that are the next shoes to skate.

Recently started a vegan diet and was curious what the selection was like. I'm pleased to see the Accel Plus Everstitch is synthetic. I prefer a beefy shoe (no pun intended) and not a fan of slim shoes, so I was a bit worried about what's available.

Has anyone skated the Accel Plus' to know what they're like? I wouldn't mind them after my next pair.

Also; I didn't know there are canvas Cambridges. I'll peep those as well.
The accel Plus everstitch is amazing. The uppers are very tough. I skated a pair all summer and that kevlar toe piece was just starting to get the tiniest amount of wear on it. They are light and comfortable. I will probably get another pair.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on January 14, 2020, 04:01:02 AM
Who woulda thunk that in 2020 etnies would be coming strong with their vegan catalogue and emerica would only be offering one option at best?
https://soletechnology-catalogues.cld.bz/etnies-SP20-US-Catalog/10/
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: sufferthejoy on January 14, 2020, 06:42:42 AM
Who woulda thunk that in 2020 etnies would be coming strong with their vegan catalogue and emerica would only be offering one option at best?
https://soletechnology-catalogues.cld.bz/etnies-SP20-US-Catalog/10/

Not a big fan of the tan colorway, but hearing how durable Maranas are makes me consider actually buying a pair. I just finished skating my second pair of the jameson LS a week ago and they held up great, especially being a canvas shoe. The extra rubber on the toe helps a lot, just shoegoo the ollie hole and they will last like any synthetic shoe.

That bloom foam, organic canvas and recycled materials are pretty sick too, props to etnies.

In other news, apparently circa will have a bunch of vegan/synthetic colorways available of their AL50 shoe this spring/summer season: https://issuu.com/optiondistribution/docs/c1rca_catalogue_ss_20_ld

I haven't checked out circa's stuff in a while and was surprised to find so many synthetic options, don't see myself buying this shoe though.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on January 14, 2020, 03:29:57 PM
That bloom foam, organic canvas and recycled materials are pretty sick too, props to etnies.
that one stuck out the most for me too, good job for actually trying to innovate!

I had a pair of maranas back in the day and they are a solid cupsole, I think I’ll cop the tan ones. That OG Etnies sole reminds me of Penny anyway👌

As for Circa, the last pair I owned was 20 years ago and I doubt I’ll buy a pair in 2020, unless of course the release the chief’s old vegan models. Like Osiris they probably just drop synth models because it’s cheaper than making them out of actual leather?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Thomas on January 15, 2020, 02:06:27 AM
I like the Hamilton and the slip-on from Etnies, might give them a try.
I never found Ryan Lay shoes in Europe though :'(

I other news, State added 4 colorways of the bishop in canvas for their fall 2020 collection, clearly stating "vegan" plus one slip-on. They are all canvas by the way...
Not a fan of the bishop shape, but I really like the brand so I will try them too.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on January 15, 2020, 05:30:49 AM
oof yeah, the Bishop gives me strong Airspeed/Payless vibes
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on January 15, 2020, 08:03:40 AM
Those vegan Maranas look great. The Bloom foam stuff looks interesting too, glad to see it.
Looks like es is getting rid of the accel plus everstitch, in the current colorways at least. They are 54.99 and under right now on the es site.
https://www.esskateboarding.com/us/search/?q=vegan&lang=en_US
Coupon Code: RLSTAKE10 gets you another $10 off. I just ordered a pair of the blue/grey ones, $53 with shipping.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on January 15, 2020, 08:14:48 AM
Who woulda thunk that in 2020 etnies would be coming strong with their vegan catalogue and emerica would only be offering one option at best?
https://soletechnology-catalogues.cld.bz/etnies-SP20-US-Catalog/10/
Do you have links to the es and emerica catalogs? The soletech page asks for a password when you try to look at them.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on January 16, 2020, 05:59:11 AM
I like the Hamilton and the slip-on from Etnies, might give them a try.
I never found Ryan Lay shoes in Europe though :'(

I other news, State added 4 colorways of the bishop in canvas for their fall 2020 collection, clearly stating "vegan" plus one slip-on. They are all canvas by the way...
Not a fan of the bishop shape, but I really like the brand so I will try them too.
crazy how etnies now has worse distribution than eS and emerica huh? Maybe hit up eBay if you're still looking to find some Ryan Lay. Also, while we're at it, props to etnies for trying to innovate but also boo to them for losing Ryan. He wasn't too vocal about the whole thing but I saw him on insta telling someone he quit so they must have done something to piss him off.

Good that state came through with a few options, it been quite a few seasons since I've seen a vegan option in their lineups. imho tho they need to fix the pebble magnet of a sole that they make and come through with a good cupsole!Bishop model seems way too thin around the collar for me...

Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on January 16, 2020, 06:06:29 AM
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Who woulda thunk that in 2020 etnies would be coming strong with their vegan catalogue and emerica would only be offering one option at best?
https://soletechnology-catalogues.cld.bz/etnies-SP20-US-Catalog/10/
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Do you have links to the es and emerica catalogs? The soletech page asks for a password when you try to look at them.
I don't, I just posted them because they popped up in the other thread. They get locked and unlocked periodically though, sometimes I can see them, sometimes I can't. It's a pity eS don't ship overseas otherwise I would have snapped up some of those accel plus. I messaged Don Brown on insta the other day and he mentioned a few new vegan models for their next season. Strange that they are releasing all those bulky/ tech shoes in suede when they were originally synth back in the day. Anyway boys/ gals, I'll be making my swifts and my Riley 2s last until we some of these new kicks come out. If Kenny Anderson can come out with a solid cupsole, I'd even be tempted to give some money to the dark side...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Thomas on January 16, 2020, 06:45:55 AM
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Who woulda thunk that in 2020 etnies would be coming strong with their vegan catalogue and emerica would only be offering one option at best?
https://soletechnology-catalogues.cld.bz/etnies-SP20-US-Catalog/10/
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Do you have links to the es and emerica catalogs? The soletech page asks for a password when you try to look at them.
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I don't, I just posted them because they popped up in the other thread. They get locked and unlocked periodically though, sometimes I can see them, sometimes I can't. It's a pity eS don't ship overseas otherwise I would have snapped up some of those accel plus. I messaged Don Brown on insta the other day and he mentioned a few new vegan models for their next season. Strange that they are releasing all those bulky/ tech shoes in suede when they were originally synth back in the day. Anyway boys/ gals, I'll be making my swifts and my Riley 2s last until we some of these new kicks come out. If Kenny Anderson can come out with a solid cupsole, I'd even be tempted to give some money to the dark side...

I don't want to ruin your expectations, but I think I saw him wearing samples of his shoes on Instagram and it seemed like just full black high top chucks...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on January 16, 2020, 01:48:14 PM
That’s fine, I don’t want to give Nike my money anyway
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Matze on February 05, 2020, 03:34:07 AM
being a vegetarian since years I kinda avoided the topic of not using any leather for a long time. shit seems hard to manage if you want a good looking vegan shoe (not even thinking about ecological aspects). can't imagine myself wearing state/etnies/emerica etc they're not my cup of tea. anyway, the only nice models I found are the adidas 3mc and actually the nyjah - guess I'll give that one a try.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: drewsmahgoos on February 05, 2020, 04:05:22 AM
being a vegetarian since years I kinda avoided the topic of not using any leather for a long time. shit seems hard to manage if you want a good looking vegan shoe (not even thinking about ecological aspects). can't imagine myself wearing state/etnies/emerica etc they're not my cup of tea. anyway, the only nice models I found are the adidas 3mc and actually the nyjah - guess I'll give that one a try.


I have the nyjahs.....

Ither than being nyjah hustons shoes, they're  great. The rubber can crack from hest after serious dampness but don't put them next to a radiator after it rains. They seriously last though. They do not wear down and they're super comfy although a little on the small size. I've just been telling myself I'll cut the name off them if I need to.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on February 05, 2020, 01:41:49 PM
↑ try eS?

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There was talks of that proper shoe having a vegan colourway, I was salivating just waiting to order like 10 pairs and then it never eventuated ....
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Seriously, that is my dream shoe.  Hopefully you’re not a size 12 otherwise we’d be competing for those 10 pairs. 
The canvas lakai flaco 2s are the closest we get in 2020 (and it’s not very close)
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the guy that owns proper used to post quite a lot on here, he was even act Be in the vegan shoe thread for a minute. I’m really really bummed that it never eventuated...
Actually maybe it was going to be the rook shoe? Either way, I’d still be down x100
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He still wants to do some vegan shoes. I think he's been trying to figure out how to make it work as they are more expensive to produce (quality ones anyway) so he would likely have to put a higher price on them. He's pretty active on Twitter. He was asking a while ago if people would actually be willing to pay more if he did one.
we’ll he was in this thread a few years ago asking the same thing. I know I’m down, I’d rather pay extra money for higher quality anyway. He should just calculate how many pairs he needs to sell to make it a reality and then start the pre-orders
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: OrangeVHStapes on February 10, 2020, 01:55:41 PM
Not sure if anyone talked about it yet but does anyone know more about Pontus's new company Last Resort AB?

I asked on instagram in the comments about any vegans shoes, he liked my comment... So... Maybe?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on February 10, 2020, 03:10:09 PM
Not sure if anyone talked about it yet but does anyone know more about Pontus's new company Last Resort AB?

I asked on instagram in the comments about any vegans shoes, he liked my comment... So... Maybe?
one can only hope, esp since he is essentially saying they are non-sweat shop produced.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Thomas on February 11, 2020, 01:50:17 AM
Not sure if anyone talked about it yet but does anyone know more about Pontus's new company Last Resort AB?

I asked on instagram in the comments about any vegans shoes, he liked my comment... So... Maybe?

Ahah I also asked him that and he liked my comment.
I don't want to hope too much because I don't want to be disappointed, but this would be the best ethical option for me since I live in Europe.

Pontus seems to be into Geta's actions, but I don't think he's into veganism that much.
Finger crossed...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: jtrpma on February 12, 2020, 04:37:41 AM
I just got some emerica omens (the winkowski ones) for cheap and have to say that the quality seems to supersede converse, vans and most skate shoes I have owned. Nicely cushioned, an inlay above the heel that keeps the shoe snuggly to your foot, very stiff sole for a vulcanized shoe and even the canvas seems fairly tough.

The weather has been too shit to skate since I got them but been walking them in for a few days and love them.

Very positively surprised after expecting a sk8 hi clone.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: OrangeVHStapes on February 12, 2020, 09:07:18 AM
I just got some emerica omens (the winkowski ones) for cheap and have to say that the quality seems to supersede converse, vans and most skate shoes I have owned. Nicely cushioned, an inlay above the heel that keeps the shoe snuggly to your foot, very stiff sole for a vulcanized shoe and even the canvas seems fairly tough.

The weather has been too shit to skate since I got them but been walking them in for a few days and love them.

Very positively surprised after expecting a sk8 hi clone.

That's the shoe im skating now... They are fucking fantastic. I usually rip a switch ollie hole in most of my shoes after a few sessions.. But because of that rubber patch on the Winkowski's they are holding up... Great shoe.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: TheVisitor on February 12, 2020, 06:46:14 PM
I have two pairs of Ryan Lay Etnies for sale, size 11, one blue pair and one burgundy. Selling them for $35+shipping. I'm too lazy to dig them out and take a pic but when I do I'll make a Sale thread in the Selling forum.

Those Accel Everstitch in white look fucking amazing.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Maccat on February 13, 2020, 05:21:45 PM
Still waiting for those Kenny Anderson signature shoes to come out...

That’d make me toss money Con’s way for sure.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: TheVisitor on March 05, 2020, 01:23:26 PM
Finally got around to pulling these out. I have them listed for sale in the classifieds section.

https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=109487.msg3234634#msg3234634
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on March 05, 2020, 03:15:42 PM
Oh man, if they were size 10 I’d probably pull the trigger on them
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on March 14, 2020, 06:43:12 AM
If anyone cares to deal with the devil, Z*miez has Accel Plus Everstitch(black with clear sole) for 54.99 and Winkowski Omens for 39.99. Both are buy one get one 50% off. Both are good shoes. Accels are fantastic and I've been pleased with the winkowskis as well. I'm not usually a vulc guy but I like them.
Did anyone try the Grey/blue accel plus? I got a pair and the outsole started crumbling off. I had the black/teal ones and those were great. Sole Tech gave me a refund and I ordered a pair of the vegan Maranas. I'll probably put them away until summer. I'm kind of enjoying my winkowskis at the moment so I'll wait until those are shot.
 
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: l1ll1ll1 on March 14, 2020, 02:30:03 PM
If anyone cares to deal with the devil, Z*miez has Accel Plus Everstitch(black with clear sole) for 54.99 and Winkowski Omens for 39.99. Both are buy one get one 50% off. Both are good shoes. Accels are fantastic and I've been pleased with the winkowskis as well. I'm not usually a vulc guy but I like them.
Did anyone try the Grey/blue accel plus? I got a pair and the outsole started crumbling off. I had the black/teal ones and those were great. Sole Tech gave me a refund and I ordered a pair of the vegan Maranas. I'll probably put them away until summer. I'm kind of enjoying my winkowskis at the moment so I'll wait until those are shot.

winkowskis are amazing, skating them right now, just had a tough time breaking them in, took really long with my pair, until i had the fabric around the ankles soft enough...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: jtrpma on March 14, 2020, 11:09:04 PM
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If anyone cares to deal with the devil, Z*miez has Accel Plus Everstitch(black with clear sole) for 54.99 and Winkowski Omens for 39.99. Both are buy one get one 50% off. Both are good shoes. Accels are fantastic and I've been pleased with the winkowskis as well. I'm not usually a vulc guy but I like them.
Did anyone try the Grey/blue accel plus? I got a pair and the outsole started crumbling off. I had the black/teal ones and those were great. Sole Tech gave me a refund and I ordered a pair of the vegan Maranas. I'll probably put them away until summer. I'm kind of enjoying my winkowskis at the moment so I'll wait until those are shot.
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winkowskis are amazing, skating them right now, just had a tough time breaking them in, took really long with my pair, until i had the fabric around the ankles soft enough...

Same here. Took a while, they are a little stiff and narrow but are for sure the nicest shoes I’ve had.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on March 17, 2020, 03:21:08 AM
Vegan skate shoe market is a baron wasteland at the moment. Good to hear the emerica omens are getting some love, I kinda want to try a pair but I also want to stick to cupsoles (and my Riley 2s). Sad to hear there is a difference between the different batches of accel pluses, I’ve been wanting to try a pair for a minute now, especially because my Swift 1s are so tough. Was even thinking about some Emerica Leo laced in white coated canvas because they have the g6 cupsole but the ankle collar and it’s lack of padding means people either love or hate them...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on March 17, 2020, 05:14:36 AM
Vegan skate shoe market is a baron wasteland at the moment. Good to hear the emerica omens are getting some love, I kinda want to try a pair but I also want to stick to cupsoles (and my Riley 2s). Sad to hear there is a difference between the different batches of accel pluses, I’ve been wanting to try a pair for a minute now, especially because my Swift 1s are so tough. Was even thinking about some Emerica Leo laced in white coated canvas because they have the g6 cupsole but the ankle collar and it’s lack of padding means people either love or hate them...
where are these still available?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on March 17, 2020, 05:53:25 AM
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Vegan skate shoe market is a baron wasteland at the moment. Good to hear the emerica omens are getting some love, I kinda want to try a pair but I also want to stick to cupsoles (and my Riley 2s). Sad to hear there is a difference between the different batches of accel pluses, I’ve been wanting to try a pair for a minute now, especially because my Swift 1s are so tough. Was even thinking about some Emerica Leo laced in white coated canvas because they have the g6 cupsole but the ankle collar and it’s lack of padding means people either love or hate them...
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where are these still available?
I can still get them online in Japan, you skated them before?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on March 17, 2020, 07:16:31 AM
Vegan skate shoe market is a baron wasteland at the moment. Good to hear the emerica omens are getting some love, I kinda want to try a pair but I also want to stick to cupsoles (and my Riley 2s). Sad to hear there is a difference between the different batches of accel pluses, I’ve been wanting to try a pair for a minute now, especially because my Swift 1s are so tough. Was even thinking about some Emerica Leo laced in white coated canvas because they have the g6 cupsole but the ankle collar and it’s lack of padding means people either love or hate them...
Yeah, the accel plus differences is odd. I've had the blue/teal and they were amazing. My new ones, blue/grey, have a different style strap on them, not terrible but I preferred the previous. That and the outsole falling apart. I got my son a pair of the black with clear sole from the zumiez sale along with some jamesons. The black was the first to come out. It has a rubber toe, like the swift, instead of the kevlar. He hasn't worn them yet as everyone is stuck inside for a while. The Omens are great once they are broken in. I'm usually more into cupsoles, but these are nice. It would be good if they came in something other than white, but I can live with it.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on March 17, 2020, 09:06:14 AM
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Vegan skate shoe market is a baron wasteland at the moment. Good to hear the emerica omens are getting some love, I kinda want to try a pair but I also want to stick to cupsoles (and my Riley 2s). Sad to hear there is a difference between the different batches of accel pluses, I’ve been wanting to try a pair for a minute now, especially because my Swift 1s are so tough. Was even thinking about some Emerica Leo laced in white coated canvas because they have the g6 cupsole but the ankle collar and it’s lack of padding means people either love or hate them...
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I can still get them online in Japan, you skated them before?
No i haven't but interested in trying them
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Maccat on March 18, 2020, 02:47:15 AM
I like the Hamilton and the slip-on from Etnies, might give them a try.
I never found Ryan Lay shoes in Europe though :'(

I other news, State added 4 colorways of the bishop in canvas for their fall 2020 collection, clearly stating "vegan" plus one slip-on. They are all canvas by the way...
Not a fan of the bishop shape, but I really like the brand so I will try them too.

I can vouch on the Bishop. Narrow toe box but has the rubber underlay in the toe to back the canvas up. They also have an grip similar to that of an SB. Insole ain't too shabby either.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on March 18, 2020, 08:40:13 PM
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I like the Hamilton and the slip-on from Etnies, might give them a try.
I never found Ryan Lay shoes in Europe though :'(

I other news, State added 4 colorways of the bishop in canvas for their fall 2020 collection, clearly stating "vegan" plus one slip-on. They are all canvas by the way...
Not a fan of the bishop shape, but I really like the brand so I will try them too.
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I can vouch on the Bishop. Narrow toe box but has the rubber underlay in the toe to back the canvas up. They also have an grip similar to that of an SB. Insole ain't too shabby either.
State make a great shoe and there is a lot of thought that goes into the design so they are pretty hard to rip even if they are canvas (and yes, they have rubber backing too). Be warned though, the soles are absolute pebble magnets!!!!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on March 20, 2020, 05:38:51 AM
So I was kinda moping around the house today and found a brand new pair of accel slims in everstitch that I’d pretty much forgotten about, think I’ll run them until something else decent comes out ...

edit: *something decent comes out*

https://www.tactics.com/etnies/marana-michelin-skate-shoes/animal-friendly-tan-gum
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Ishaboi on March 20, 2020, 02:24:48 PM
Always try to support SoleTech on principle and was excited for the Winkowski Omen Hi's but after trying them on I immediately knew they weren't gonna work. Those soles are so damn thin.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: jtrpma on March 20, 2020, 09:15:17 PM
Always try to support SoleTech on principle and was excited for the Winkowski Omen Hi's but after trying them on I immediately knew they weren't gonna work. Those soles are so damn thin.

Thin? I have been skating a pair for about a month and they still feel very stiff.

Really like them but the sole seems to be the opposite of thin.
Compared to adidas, vans, state that I skated they are much thicker
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on March 21, 2020, 05:36:11 AM
So I was kinda moping around the house today and found a brand new pair of accel slims in everstitch that I’d pretty much forgotten about, think I’ll run them until something else decent comes out ...

edit: *something decent comes out*

https://www.tactics.com/etnies/marana-michelin-skate-shoes/animal-friendly-tan-gum
My maranas arrived yesterday. I haven't worn them yet. I'm still enjoying my Winkowskis. I'm sure I'll get curious and try them out soon, though not a lot of skating going on right now for obvious reasons.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on March 21, 2020, 07:27:51 AM
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So I was kinda moping around the house today and found a brand new pair of accel slims in everstitch that I’d pretty much forgotten about, think I’ll run them until something else decent comes out ...

edit: *something decent comes out*

https://www.tactics.com/etnies/marana-michelin-skate-shoes/animal-friendly-tan-gum
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My maranas arrived yesterday. I haven't worn them yet. I'm still enjoying my Winkowskis. I'm sure I'll get curious and try them out soon, though not a lot of skating going on right now for obvious reasons.
bummer, can you review them in this thread when you get a chance?

So I took those accel slim everstitch out inot the street in front of our house today and despite me being the opposite of hard when it comes to wearing my shoes out, they took quite a beating 😱
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on March 21, 2020, 08:34:36 AM
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So I was kinda moping around the house today and found a brand new pair of accel slims in everstitch that I’d pretty much forgotten about, think I’ll run them until something else decent comes out ...

edit: *something decent comes out*

https://www.tactics.com/etnies/marana-michelin-skate-shoes/animal-friendly-tan-gum
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My maranas arrived yesterday. I haven't worn them yet. I'm still enjoying my Winkowskis. I'm sure I'll get curious and try them out soon, though not a lot of skating going on right now for obvious reasons.
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bummer, can you review them in this thread when you get a chance?

So I took those accel slim everstitch out inot the street in front of our house today and despite me being the opposite of hard when it comes to wearing my shoes out, they took quite a beating 😱
The slims were just all everstitch right? no rubber on the toe? I think I looked at those last year and ended up going with the swifts instead. Those were great.
The toe box on the marana is synth with rubber. The heel is synth as well. The middle of the shoe is canvas. I think that is how all the maranas are made, just with suede in place of the canvas. I would assume they will hold up as well as a standard marana as the canvas isn't in a place that gets a lot of abuse. The cupsole is michelin and looks sturdy as hell. The tan color isn't the most stylish, but they look ok. They look a lot like what I used to skate back in the 90s, just before everything got huge and tech with air bubbles and stuff. I'm looking forward to trying them out. hopefully Etnies will continue to put stuff like this out.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on March 22, 2020, 05:23:43 AM
Yeah, straight everstitch no rubber/ thermothane. My Swifts have been bulletproof but it’s quite clear these weren’t meant to be skated. Oh wells, at least I’ll get a few sessions out of them. I’m guessing those etnies are going to be one of the strongest vegan shoes to date! I like the color, got some mid-90s Penny vibes👌
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on April 02, 2020, 01:51:05 PM
the new Mike Anderson colorway of the Louie shoe looks like it might be vegan? Can't quite tell what's up with that heel tab if it's suede or not, but Mike has made some vegan-specific Cons in the past.  Fingers crossed. 
(https://www.tactics.com/a/c5t9/9/converse-louie-lopez-pro-skate-shoes-canvas-black-wolf-grey-white.webp)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on April 03, 2020, 06:22:20 AM
Saw them but they looked suede, hopefully it’s some cray super durable vegan suede that cons has access too with all that Nike $$$
In his slap pals questions he said he was gone leave it up to Kenny but one can still hope right?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: devourthehours on April 03, 2020, 06:56:50 AM
the new Mike Anderson colorway of the Louie shoe looks like it might be vegan? Can't quite tell what's up with that heel tab if it's suede or not, but Mike has made some vegan-specific Cons in the past.  Fingers crossed. 
(https://www.tactics.com/a/c5t9/9/converse-louie-lopez-pro-skate-shoes-canvas-black-wolf-grey-white.webp)


The cons websites says these are all rubber backed canvas: https://www.converse.com/shop/p/canvas-louie-lopez-pro-skate-shoe/167620C.html?dwvar_167620C_color=black%2Fwolf%20grey%2Fwhite&styleNo=167620C&cgid=skateboarding-shoes

Looks vegan to me.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on April 03, 2020, 08:27:27 AM
I just can't figure it out!  On that cons link, you can super zoom in on the heel tab and it def looks like real suede (it's def not canvas at least).  But then I saw some spanish shop post them on instagram with an ultra close-up and you could see the heel tab was definitely canvas.  Wonder if the pics on the Cons site are from a pre-production sample?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: rolandavalos on April 10, 2020, 09:49:36 PM
I personally was buying canvas hufs and emerica indicators off amazon for sometimes $20-$35. The industry is so behind with synthetics, but I've been skating like 4 etnies RLS and sheep collabs in a row for cheap off ccs and amazon.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: AsianVegan on April 10, 2020, 10:37:15 PM
I just can't figure it out!  On that cons link, you can super zoom in on the heel tab and it def looks like real suede (it's def not canvas at least).  But then I saw some spanish shop post them on instagram with an ultra close-up and you could see the heel tab was definitely canvas.  Wonder if the pics on the Cons site are from a pre-production sample?

He talks about going vegan it his Out There from last year so you might be in luck?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Slugboi22 on April 10, 2020, 11:59:23 PM
Really interested in getting some of those Etnies Sheep shoes. I’m not a vegan/vegetarian in practice but I’m looking into shrinking my carbon footprint. Are they tts? How are they for skating?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on April 11, 2020, 08:28:10 AM
Really interested in getting some of those Etnies Sheep shoes. I’m not a vegan/vegetarian in practice but I’m looking into shrinking my carbon footprint. Are they tts? How are they for skating?
honestly there are some better entries shoes that are meant for skating and are made out of recycled materials in this catalog: https://soletechnology-catalogues.cld.bz/etnies-SP20-US-Catalog/10/
Hamilton Bloom and Barge Reserve look great imho
The reboot of sheep is pretty weak and most of the shoes don't really look like they could take more than a few sessions. All Sole Tech runs tts for me!

In other news did anyone notice that Lakai did an all canvas Cambridge? They were selling them for $40 too but now they only have size 8 left... :(

https://www.lakai.com/collections/all/products/cambridge-black-textile-ms2190252a03
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Slugboi22 on April 11, 2020, 11:31:42 AM
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Really interested in getting some of those Etnies Sheep shoes. I’m not a vegan/vegetarian in practice but I’m looking into shrinking my carbon footprint. Are they tts? How are they for skating?
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honestly there are some better entries shoes that are meant for skating and are made out of recycled materials in this catalog: https://soletechnology-catalogues.cld.bz/etnies-SP20-US-Catalog/10/
Hamilton Bloom and Barge Reserve look great imho
The reboot of sheep is pretty weak and most of the shoes don't really look like they could take more than a few sessions. All Sole Tech runs tts for me!

In other news did anyone notice that Lakai did an all canvas Cambridge? They were selling them for $40 too but now they only have size 8 left... :(

https://www.lakai.com/collections/all/products/cambridge-black-textile-ms2190252a03
Hey thanks for the response! I might get them as chillers or something! I’ll definitely look into Etnies other models
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on April 18, 2020, 08:40:09 AM
https://www.instagram.com/p/B_G4Vzvp-oV/?igshid=1hgpz8h5os4o4
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: CatchMyFADE on April 18, 2020, 11:33:51 AM
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Wonder if the pics on the Cons site are from a pre-production sample?


Bet you that's the case. I've seen an image floating around somewhere where the back heel appeared to be canvas, but the angle wasn't great. There are a few shoes that I have been wanting to skate in a non-leather version & this is certainly one of them, however that grey color blocking is wack, can't they just keep it a solid color upper?!

I too saw the Lakai Cambridge model, which looks pretty great, but yeah...sold out.

For vegan models I've been running the Huf Soto's w/ the rubber toe for a minute, which took a minute to break in and although they're durable, they're pretty stiff still. I also have a pair of DC Infinite TX on deck, visually look alright, but I have yet to be impressed by DC's cheap production quality.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: TheCrimsonShroud on May 22, 2020, 08:49:53 AM
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Really interested in getting some of those Etnies Sheep shoes. I’m not a vegan/vegetarian in practice but I’m looking into shrinking my carbon footprint. Are they tts? How are they for skating?
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honestly there are some better entries shoes that are meant for skating and are made out of recycled materials in this catalog: https://soletechnology-catalogues.cld.bz/etnies-SP20-US-Catalog/10/
Hamilton Bloom and Barge Reserve look great imho
The reboot of sheep is pretty weak and most of the shoes don't really look like they could take more than a few sessions. All Sole Tech runs tts for me!

In other news did anyone notice that Lakai did an all canvas Cambridge? They were selling them for $40 too but now they only have size 8 left... :(

https://www.lakai.com/collections/all/products/cambridge-black-textile-ms2190252a03

I'm not a vegan, but definitely try to be more conscientious. My wife won't eat beef or pork for instance. Just trying to do a little better, reduce reliance on animal cruelty every day.

But I legit almost pulled the trigger on a pair of the RLS x Sheep yesterday and got cold feet because they looked so damn flimsy. Like, I just kick around on curbs and flats and shit and don't think they'd ever be more than chillers.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on May 22, 2020, 03:51:24 PM
↑good shit mate!
I’m in the same boat with the sheep’s, way to flimsy looking. I’d be more inclined to try the Hamilton blooms, if not just because of the recycled plastic laces and seaweed insoles. Still trying to find some of those tan maranas tho...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: TheCrimsonShroud on May 22, 2020, 07:05:18 PM
Hamilton's, eh? I'll have to check those out. Shit like cork/seaweed insoles always interested me for whatever reason. I want some of those damn seaweed snacks now dammit.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: PolarJames on May 23, 2020, 07:17:22 AM
I've just ordered the accel plus ever stitch, tempted to order the marana vegan too. I currently am skating the Riley Hawk synthetic nubuck shoe but they're tight for my wide feet and are wearing away. Cool thread, good to learn about the Maranas.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on May 24, 2020, 07:55:58 AM
I've just ordered the accel plus ever stitch, tempted to order the marana vegan too. I currently am skating the Riley Hawk synthetic nubuck shoe but they're tight for my wide feet and are wearing away. Cool thread, good to learn about the Maranas.
The maranas are cool, but the accel plus everstitch are better. The maranas are a lot puffier than the accels and the middle of the shoe is canvas. I've only skated mine a few times and the canvas is wearing and the laces are almost broken. I skated a pair of accels all last summer and they are still not completely shot. I also never broke a lace on them. They did make changes to each colorway though. The black and teal accels were the ones that I liked. I got a pair of the grey/blue ones and chunks of the outsole started crumbling off. Soletech told me my pair were defective and they hooked me up with the Maranas to replace them. I'd be interested to hear how yours hold up.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: TheVisitor on May 24, 2020, 12:42:57 PM
Are AVE's shoes no longer vegan/synthetic ?

https://www.vans.com/shop/ave-pro-blanc-de-blanc-black
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: sufferthejoy on May 24, 2020, 01:27:33 PM
Are AVE's shoes no longer vegan/synthetic ?

https://www.vans.com/shop/ave-pro-blanc-de-blanc-black

These were never synthetic if I remember correctly, the synthetic ones are AV rapidweld pro lite (only the lite version)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on May 24, 2020, 08:59:33 PM
I've just ordered the accel plus ever stitch, tempted to order the marana vegan too. I currently am skating the Riley Hawk synthetic nubuck shoe but they're tight for my wide feet and are wearing away. Cool thread, good to learn about the Maranas.
That's funny, I usually think most vulcs fit way too narrow but Riley's shoe is pretty wide in the toe box for me.
What color accel plus did you get? If you like a wide toe box try on a pair of NB# 420s!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on May 24, 2020, 11:59:36 PM
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Are AVE's shoes no longer vegan/synthetic ?

https://www.vans.com/shop/ave-pro-blanc-de-blanc-black
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These were never synthetic if I remember correctly, the synthetic ones are AV rapidweld pro lite (only the lite version)
which sucks because I’d be down for a vans vegan cupsole. Rowley if all people mentioned that he’d have one in the upcoming seasons but I have seen anything about it since.

Also, I hate Blondey but it looks like he’s coming out with a vegan shell toe that isn’t made out of clear plastic in the near future which would be awesome because the only vegan adidas we see these days are shitty canvas vulcs ...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: PolarJames on May 25, 2020, 03:28:03 AM
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I've just ordered the accel plus ever stitch, tempted to order the marana vegan too. I currently am skating the Riley Hawk synthetic nubuck shoe but they're tight for my wide feet and are wearing away. Cool thread, good to learn about the Maranas.
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That's funny, I usually think most vulcs fit way too narrow but Riley's shoe is pretty wide in the toe box for me.
What color accel plus did you get? If you like a wide toe box try on a pair of NB# 420s!

Yh, they're really tight for me so am looking forward to skating some more comfortable shoes. I went for the grey and red colour, accel plus, they didn't have the ones in blue. Are the NB 420s pretty wide in general? I have wide feet so it's hard to find shoes that fit.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Zephyr-Cum on May 26, 2020, 02:48:54 AM
(https://static.designboom.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/christophe-guinet-crafts-living-NIKE-sneakers-from-flowers-designboom-11.jpg)
(https://i.pinimg.com/236x/52/e9/b4/52e9b48b9bb73f440affca81cde05f07--tan-leather-leather-shoes.jpg)
(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MX-f62mdxEY/SlySBoVplvI/AAAAAAAACSc/RIDysIrITVs/s400/cabbageshoes.jpg)
(https://static.designboom.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/christophe-guinet-crafts-living-NIKE-sneakers-from-flowers-designboom-07.jpg)
(https://static.designboom.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/christophe-guinet-crafts-living-NIKE-sneakers-from-flowers-designboom-16.jpg)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on May 26, 2020, 06:44:02 AM
brooo, that's hilarious!  how did you come up with that?  welcome to the thread, i look forward to your next posts about how synthetics are worse for the environment than suede.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on May 26, 2020, 06:53:12 AM
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I've just ordered the accel plus ever stitch, tempted to order the marana vegan too. I currently am skating the Riley Hawk synthetic nubuck shoe but they're tight for my wide feet and are wearing away. Cool thread, good to learn about the Maranas.
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That's funny, I usually think most vulcs fit way too narrow but Riley's shoe is pretty wide in the toe box for me.
What color accel plus did you get? If you like a wide toe box try on a pair of NB# 420s!
I recently picked up pairs of the Riley canvas and the Griffin canvas, and even though they're on two different soles, the Griffin also has a very wide fit.  Coming off a pair of the Newport synthetics, these both seem too wide for me.  It's wild how much these shoes can fluctuate from the same brand, and the newports and rileys even have the same sole.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: PolarJames on May 27, 2020, 06:44:48 AM
The És Accel plus Everstitch arrived today. The grey/black/red colour look ace. Initially I thought they were too narrow but they seem to have stretched and I think I'll keep them. They're a bit wider than the Lakai Hawk tobacco which are too narrow for me. I could go a size up on the ÉS but I think they might be being discontinued and there aren't many left. For my super wide feet I think I might end up going with suede which sucks. I'll see how I get on with the Everstitch first.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on May 27, 2020, 07:40:11 AM
The És Accel plus Everstitch arrived today. The grey/black/red colour look ace. Initially I thought they were too narrow but they seem to have stretched and I think I'll keep them. They're a bit wider than the Lakai Hawk tobacco which are too narrow for me. I could go a size up on the ÉS but I think they might be being discontinued and there aren't many left. For my super wide feet I think I might end up going with suede which sucks. I'll see how I get on with the Everstitch first.
Give them some time to break in. They'll stretch out a little. Mine were pretty snug at first too. They aren't discontinued, they just only put out one colorway at a time. Right now its an all white one. It is a great shoe. I hope it works out for you.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on May 27, 2020, 09:20:00 PM
The És Accel plus Everstitch arrived today. The grey/black/red colour look ace. Initially I thought they were too narrow but they seem to have stretched and I think I'll keep them. They're a bit wider than the Lakai Hawk tobacco which are too narrow for me. I could go a size up on the ÉS but I think they might be being discontinued and there aren't many left. For my super wide feet I think I might end up going with suede which sucks. I'll see how I get on with the Everstitch first.
try the NB# 420s if the everstitch don't work for you; they've got more than enough toe room!


Padded shorts> have you seen the all white everstitch In real life? In some pics the lining looks orange and in others it looks red. I try to avoid red for the most part so I’m hoping it the former
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: OrangeVHStapes on June 05, 2020, 06:22:34 AM
Not sure if it has been talked about here but anyone skate any of vegan Straye shoes? ... I feel like the brand is... Well, sorta wack but some of their vegan shoes look pretty good...

I've been skating the ever living shit out of my Winkowski Omen hi's... I really dig them them but I'm looking for something new...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on June 06, 2020, 07:48:13 AM
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The És Accel plus Everstitch arrived today. The grey/black/red colour look ace. Initially I thought they were too narrow but they seem to have stretched and I think I'll keep them. They're a bit wider than the Lakai Hawk tobacco which are too narrow for me. I could go a size up on the ÉS but I think they might be being discontinued and there aren't many left. For my super wide feet I think I might end up going with suede which sucks. I'll see how I get on with the Everstitch first.
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try the NB# 420s if the everstitch don't work for you; they've got more than enough toe room!


Padded shorts> have you seen the all white everstitch In real life? In some pics the lining looks orange and in others it looks red. I try to avoid red for the most part so I’m hoping it the former
Sorry, been (mostly) on an internet break. I have not seen them in real life. That is weird. I've noticed it too. You could probably email Es. They have been responsive when I have had questions in the past.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on June 06, 2020, 07:52:02 AM
Not sure if it has been talked about here but anyone skate any of vegan Straye shoes? ... I feel like the brand is... Well, sorta wack but some of their vegan shoes look pretty good...

I've been skating the ever living shit out of my Winkowski Omen hi's... I really dig them them but I'm looking for something new...
If you like canvas vulc shoes, Strayes are great. They are, however, extremely dumb. The pair I got had little flaps that flipped up and said "send nudes" underneath. I only paid $20 for them direct from straye.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Thomas on June 10, 2020, 05:46:33 AM
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I just can't figure it out!  On that cons link, you can super zoom in on the heel tab and it def looks like real suede (it's def not canvas at least).  But then I saw some spanish shop post them on instagram with an ultra close-up and you could see the heel tab was definitely canvas.  Wonder if the pics on the Cons site are from a pre-production sample?
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He talks about going vegan it his Out There from last year so you might be in luck?

Just for you guys to know that those Louie Lopez are vegan.
I took half a size bigger than Chucks and it's perfect.

They are "rubber-backed canvas" as Cons Chucks, but the sole seem much more fragile.
They also managed to have a lower quality insole compared to Zoom air...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: sk8ergurl on June 17, 2020, 07:18:58 AM
ever tried STRAYE? love these guys. awesome styles and they last. love the Gower and Stanley for skating. https://straye.com/collections/vegan-sneakers
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Zephyr-Cum on June 17, 2020, 01:46:05 PM
New Ipath concept shoes:
(https://www.treehugger.com/thmb/ORuHZvTLUCmi-o7uunKOMm5lUlE=/468x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/__opt__aboutcom__coeus__resources__content_migration__treehugger__images__2011__10__dextras10-0d9e6119b1d34025a028b430a33ae464.jpg)
You don't need a stash pocket anymore! The shoes will be made out of weed.

Close up of stitching.
(https://www.treehugger.com/thmb/QbNdYOkTk-m2yeJ1H2CrhHAM9a4=/468x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/__opt__aboutcom__coeus__resources__content_migration__treehugger__images__2011__10__dextras3b-04c5820ac1684db1892365169e0de47e.jpg)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on June 27, 2020, 05:11:06 AM
Not sure of the password but there’s a eS vegan pack coming out this fall👊🏼

https://soletechnology-catalogues.cld.bz/
Would love to peep!

In other news, I bought a pair of these:
https://www.instagram.com/p/B-0Ew_kH9jf/?igshid=r2x91bsog6rk
I couldn’t find any Etnies marana in my size and my current shoes are thrashed ....
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Sila on June 27, 2020, 05:47:12 AM
Not sure if it has been talked about here but anyone skate any of vegan Straye shoes? ... I feel like the brand is... Well, sorta wack but some of their vegan shoes look pretty good...

I've been skating the ever living shit out of my Winkowski Omen hi's... I really dig them them but I'm looking for something new...

Are the Omen Hi's padded at all around the ankle/collar?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Chega on June 28, 2020, 08:34:18 AM
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Not sure if it has been talked about here but anyone skate any of vegan Straye shoes? ... I feel like the brand is... Well, sorta wack but some of their vegan shoes look pretty good...

I've been skating the ever living shit out of my Winkowski Omen hi's... I really dig them them but I'm looking for something new...
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Are the Omen Hi's padded at all around the ankle/collar?
Yes
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: mynameisnotjeff on June 28, 2020, 09:14:33 AM
Etnies posted this
https://www.instagram.com/p/CB9WAZxFNk4/?igshid=11v7zxh6tt2wg
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Thomas on June 29, 2020, 03:37:14 AM
Just saw on Pontus' Slam interview that Last Resort is going to make vegan (canvas) shoes  :)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on June 29, 2020, 03:56:33 AM
Can we not evolve past canvas shoes though?
Seems like every company’s answer to a vegan model is a canvas vulc.
Hence why I’m really looking forward to what eS is going to bring to the table in the fall
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on June 29, 2020, 07:47:15 AM
As long as eS keeps making the accel plus everstitch I'll be happy. They could put that swift everstitch out again too.
on another note, the michelin outsole on the marana is pretty much indestructible. I've been skating them for a few weeks now and the canvas is wearing some on the upper, but the outsole looks untouched.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on June 29, 2020, 02:26:23 PM
I hope eS tries to do a vegan swift 1.5, or at least an update of the first one; my swift 1’s still have a bit of life left in them
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on June 30, 2020, 07:22:56 AM
I've got a pair of swifts with some life left in them as well. I'm really interested to see what eS has coming up in the fall vegan pack.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Teddy2Belts on July 03, 2020, 10:58:12 AM
Not sure of the password but there’s a eS vegan pack coming out this fall👊🏼

https://soletechnology-catalogues.cld.bz/
Would love to peep!

Looks like it's open for viewing now. Slim is back, but (weirdly) with an all canvas upper.

And the Plus Everstitch is almost half off right now on Es's site. Limited sizing though.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on July 03, 2020, 11:29:21 AM
I'd heard there was a synth slim coming out. I'm cool with a canvas one though. Those look great. The other 2 aren't really my style, but that's rad they are doing it. Not much coming from Etnies or Emerica though.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Hyliannightmare on July 03, 2020, 12:24:00 PM
Any sub 25 dollar options I am poor
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Teddy2Belts on July 03, 2020, 03:54:04 PM
Any sub 25 dollar options I am poor

Etnies has a sale going on. The Jameson Vulc LS is close: https://www.etnies.com/us/mens/shoes/jameson-vulc-ls-4101000477.html?dwvar_4101000477_color=983#start=17
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on July 03, 2020, 04:05:51 PM
I'd heard there was a synth slim coming out. I'm cool with a canvas one though. Those look great. The other 2 aren't really my style, but that's rad they are doing it. Not much coming from Etnies or Emerica though.
yeah the regular fall eS catalog contained a synth slim (carried over from previous seasons) and that was the only one listed as being vegan. Funny though, the accel slim plus in the midnight pack is listed as everstitch and there’s also another accel plus pictured in cream that doesn’t really looks leather or suede but neither of them say vegan🤔
As for the vegan pack, I’d probably only wear the slims anyway, the other two seem too chunky ...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on July 03, 2020, 11:47:43 PM
Can I also just say that all of those tech shoes back in the day, including the Quattro, were all synthetic. Carrol’s first lakai shoe too no?

Seems weird that they keep rereleasing these models, but changing up the materials, no one back in the day ever complained that’s these kicks were synth, in fact it’s what helped them keep their shape/ not bag out!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Junglist on July 03, 2020, 11:49:34 PM
Unfortunately it’s the tariffs that keep the synthetic options so limited.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on July 04, 2020, 05:30:09 AM
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I'd heard there was a synth slim coming out. I'm cool with a canvas one though. Those look great. The other 2 aren't really my style, but that's rad they are doing it. Not much coming from Etnies or Emerica though.
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yeah the regular fall eS catalog contained a synth slim (carried over from previous seasons) and that was the only one listed as being vegan. Funny though, the accel slim plus in the midnight pack is listed as everstitch and there’s also another accel plus pictured in cream that doesn’t really looks leather or suede but neither of them say vegan🤔
As for the vegan pack, I’d probably only wear the slims anyway, the other two seem too chunky ...
That everstitch accel looks like it's suede. That is really too bad because those are amazing shoes. That cream colored one is kind of ugly anyway so I'm not too worried about what it's made of. I'll probably get some slims though.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Hyliannightmare on July 04, 2020, 12:43:27 PM
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Any sub 25 dollar options I am poor
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Etnies has a sale going on. The Jameson Vulc LS is close: https://www.etnies.com/us/mens/shoes/jameson-vulc-ls-4101000477.html?dwvar_4101000477_color=983#start=17

Hell yeah. Thank you!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on July 10, 2020, 07:34:24 AM
Adidas has released a new vegan line of classics that actually aren't hippy dippy hemp brown or green!  It includes sambas (!!), superstars and continental 80s.  They're the classics so they're not actually part of the skateboarding-specific line, but still this is pretty cool.
https://www.adidas.com/us/search?q=vegan
(https://assets.adidas.com/images/h_500,f_auto,q_auto:sensitive,fl_lossy/29d99d71262249438241ab57011b3b10_9366/Superstar_Vegan_Shoes_White_FW2295_01_standard.jpg)
(https://assets.adidas.com/images/h_500,f_auto,q_auto:sensitive,fl_lossy/9f1ef31bb9234043abb7abb100b20338_9366/Samba_Vegan_Shoes_White_FW2427_01_standard.jpg)
There are more colors at the link above, these are just a couple examples.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on July 10, 2020, 03:26:59 PM
Yeah, the wife and I have been eyeing them, the sambas look great and hey, people used to skate in regular adidas all the time in the early/ mid 90s. Adidas sizing is all over the place though so I guess we’ll have to wait until they come to Japan...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on July 13, 2020, 12:45:45 AM
In other news, I bought a pair of these:
https://www.instagram.com/p/B-0Ew_kH9jf/?igshid=r2x91bsog6rk
Update: so I took these out for their 2nd spin the other day and I must say I’m quite impressed, break in time is minimal and the support/ heal lock feels great.

Rothdigga sent me a pair of the rubber type ones back when they first dropped and I couldn’t stand them. This faux suede version seems feel a lot better with griptape so if you’re looking for a pair, try to avoid the rubbery ones.

People say you should half size down in these but I’m not so sure if that’s true, I think they just feel bigger because the toebox is wide but I doubt I could squeeze into a 9.5. I usually wear thinner type socks with sole tech shoes but for these regular socks and my tts size seems to be the winning combination. Also, not sure if this is just for this limited edition version but these insoles have arch support unlike the OG which again, probably makes them fit better than the black ones I was given. Grip feels great and although people complain about no tongue straps, I don’t really feel the tongue slipping around. It’s a thin cupsole but your foot feels like it’s sitting deep in the shoe while giving adequate board feel. Like the eS swift 1s, you can’t pretty much skate these right out of the box. Will do a more in-depth review once they break in. I’m in love with the colourway tho!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on July 22, 2020, 01:10:06 PM
Has anyone tried skating in any of the BMX-specific Vans pro line?  These new old skool pro bmx ones are apparently vegan.
(https://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/digbmx/articles/_landscape600/FA20_BMX_OldSkoolProBMX_VN0A45JU10L_EnarsonOlvGum_ElvPair_B71U0611.jpg?mtime=20200714113404)
https://www.vans.com/shop/old-skool-pro-bmx-dennis-enarson-olive-gum#hero=0
"Designed, tested, and approved by today's top riders, the Old Skool Pro BMX is made with synthetic leather uppers."
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on July 23, 2020, 12:47:16 AM
Damn, if they are cupsoles I’m down like a clown!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on July 23, 2020, 07:05:52 AM
I went ahead and ordered a pair.  Will report back in a week or so.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: sk8ergurl on July 28, 2020, 06:14:05 AM
STRAYE makes vegan skate shoes and has 75% off right now... FYI
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Utopos on July 28, 2020, 06:23:42 AM
STRAYE makes vegan skate shoes and has 75% off right now... FYI

I think isuck has a new account.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on July 28, 2020, 07:27:41 AM
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STRAYE makes vegan skate shoes and has 75% off right now... FYI
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I think isuck has a new account.
LOL yeah every single one of sk8ergurl's posts is about STRAYE
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Allen. on July 28, 2020, 09:36:15 AM
Yeah, the wife and I have been eyeing them, the sambas look great and hey, people used to skate in regular adidas all the time in the early/ mid 90s. Adidas sizing is all over the place though so I guess we’ll have to wait until they come to Japan...

I skated (suede/leather) sambas in like, 2007 or so and they skated great. I’d definitely try them, especially if the material is closer to a vegan suede than, say, nubuck

I hate nubuck
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on July 28, 2020, 01:32:13 PM
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Yeah, the wife and I have been eyeing them, the sambas look great and hey, people used to skate in regular adidas all the time in the early/ mid 90s. Adidas sizing is all over the place though so I guess we’ll have to wait until they come to Japan...
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I skated (suede/leather) sambas in like, 2007 or so and they skated great. I’d definitely try them, especially if the material is closer to a vegan suede than, say, nubuck

I hate nubuck
My vegan sambas arrived last week.  The t-toe is def a vegan suede, not nubuck, but also the side area where you would get your ollie holes is really low, so it would blow apart after like one ollie.  Love the shoes but they're not viable for daily skating.  I also got a pair of the vegan superstars, and those i probably will be skating. 
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on July 28, 2020, 02:56:52 PM
Post pics please!
Japan is usually so far ahead of the sneaker game but these aren’t showing up anywhere yet ...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on July 28, 2020, 05:17:26 PM
Post pics please!
Japan is usually so far ahead of the sneaker game but these aren’t showing up anywhere yet ...
Overall they are virtually indistinguishable from classic sambas, except for the silly debossed vegan logo on the heel.  I haven't seen them for sale anywhere else besides the adidas website, and even there i think only size 7 is still available.  I've got some boat 12.5s
Here they are on-foot
(https://i.imgur.com/J0PXz04.jpg)
side view where you can see how the t-toe is low on the sides
(https://i.imgur.com/Vjk9OLJ.jpg)
close-up of the vegan suede toe
(https://i.imgur.com/oFGOiUX.jpg)
vegan debossing on the heel
(https://i.imgur.com/FRo8JmP.jpg)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on July 28, 2020, 06:03:34 PM
So good, how’s the sizing? Adidas sizing is all over the shop ....
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on July 28, 2020, 06:30:18 PM
TTS, I’m a 12 in everything but I bought 12.5 in these cuz I had some other vegan sambas like 10 years that I vaguely remembered being borderline small.  The stock insole in these is thinner than Dr Scholls deodorizer so I swapped it out for a spare Nike dunk insole I had laying around and now they’re perfect. 
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on July 29, 2020, 07:54:50 AM
Oh, I also saw these on Kalis' instagram...new color of his kalis vulc appears to be all canvas
https://www.dcshoes.com/kalis-vulc-x-fns-skate-shoes-for-men-ADYS300594.html#cgid=collabs_40-shorties&start=1&hitcount=10
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on July 29, 2020, 02:52:13 PM
Yeah, I think DC are trying to do more vegan stuff these days and actually label it appropriately. Will have more news about this in the next few days actually... will post again soon
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on July 30, 2020, 07:01:36 AM
Yeah, I think DC are trying to do more vegan stuff these days and actually label it appropriately. Will have more news about this in the next few days actually... will post again soon
oooh, nice teaser.

The old skool pro BMX's arrived yesterday.  The combination of the wafflecup sole and the popcush insole is way too thick in my opinion, but i'm generally used to skating thinner vulcs anyway (riley 2s, adidas 3MC, etc).  I'll probably put a thinner insole in these (the popcush insole seems absurdly thick, even moreso than the ultracush i've had in previous classic pros), but either way these old skools have the heavy synthetic leather upper so i'm not skating these in NYC summer heat anytime soon.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Allen. on July 30, 2020, 07:25:15 AM
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Yeah, the wife and I have been eyeing them, the sambas look great and hey, people used to skate in regular adidas all the time in the early/ mid 90s. Adidas sizing is all over the place though so I guess we’ll have to wait until they come to Japan...
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I skated (suede/leather) sambas in like, 2007 or so and they skated great. I’d definitely try them, especially if the material is closer to a vegan suede than, say, nubuck

I hate nubuck
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My vegan sambas arrived last week.  The t-toe is def a vegan suede, not nubuck, but also the side area where you would get your ollie holes is really low, so it would blow apart after like one ollie.  Love the shoes but they're not viable for daily skating.  I also got a pair of the vegan superstars, and those i probably will be skating.

Unless they did it differently for the vegan model, it shouldn’t blow out once the T-toe rips, as the leather actually goes under the T-toe (unlike the skateboarding version).
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: CatchMyFADE on July 31, 2020, 09:54:46 AM
I've been skating the DC Infinite TX model and have really been enjoying it. Seems harder to find as of now unfortunately.

Hopefully this Textile model stays in the line. Note to anyone at DC reading this: that other woven fabric you use is straight garbage - stick to canvas & please lay off the ugly couch print patterns, that stuff is always on sale because it's ugly and nobody wants it. Some additional rubber under the canvas would be greatly appreciated as well.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on July 31, 2020, 10:39:08 AM
Does anyone have the current eS catalog?  I saw these accel slims on their website, and they don't specifically say vegan or come up in the vegan search on their site, but they def look like that synthetic nubuck and i think this is the same colorway that came out a few seasons ago which was all synth
https://www.esskateboarding.com/us/shop/footwear/accel-slim-5101000144.html?dwvar_5101000144_color=978#zoomContainer
(https://www.esskateboarding.com/dw/image/v2/ABCH_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_es/default/dw9738a887/SP18/5101000144-978-S-001.png?sw=650&sh=650&sm=fit)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: OrangeVHStapes on July 31, 2020, 12:04:24 PM
Just saw Lakai had their fall drop... Anybody know if any of those are vegan? ... Also any word on when e's fall vegan shoes drop???
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: CatchMyFADE on July 31, 2020, 01:26:52 PM
Does anyone have the current eS catalog?  I saw these accel slims on their website, and they don't specifically say vegan or come up in the vegan search on their site, but they def look like that synthetic nubuck and i think this is the same colorway that came out a few seasons ago which was all synth
https://www.esskateboarding.com/us/shop/footwear/accel-slim-5101000144.html?dwvar_5101000144_color=978#zoomContainer
(https://www.esskateboarding.com/dw/image/v2/ABCH_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_es/default/dw9738a887/SP18/5101000144-978-S-001.png?sw=650&sh=650&sm=fit)

Sure looks synthetic, would love a confirmation though.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on July 31, 2020, 03:35:52 PM
Yeah, I’m pretty sure they carried that accel slim over from previous seasons and it’s &#127793; vegan. There were two eS catalogs posted a while back, one was full vegan and the other was just the upcoming season but it had that model in there
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on July 31, 2020, 03:36:55 PM
Just saw Lakai had their fall drop... Anybody know if any of those are vegan? ... Also any word on when e's fall vegan shoes drop???
there’s a few textile models in there (griffin etc.) nothing too special. eS vegan pack was posted a few pages back
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on August 01, 2020, 02:59:41 PM
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Does anyone have the current eS catalog?  I saw these accel slims on their website, and they don't specifically say vegan or come up in the vegan search on their site, but they def look like that synthetic nubuck and i think this is the same colorway that came out a few seasons ago which was all synth
https://www.esskateboarding.com/us/shop/footwear/accel-slim-5101000144.html?dwvar_5101000144_color=978#zoomContainer
(https://www.esskateboarding.com/dw/image/v2/ABCH_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_es/default/dw9738a887/SP18/5101000144-978-S-001.png?sw=650&sh=650&sm=fit)
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Sure looks synthetic, would love a confirmation though.
Found the catalog for Fall 2020 which includes this colorway and it is indeed labeled vegan. 

https://soletechnology-catalogues.cld.bz/eS-FA20-Catalog/32/
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on August 02, 2020, 06:17:21 PM
Do the new accel slums have tongue straps?
My ever stitch versions don’t

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Non-skate related news, but is anyone getting adds for these guys popping up on their insta?

https://instagram.com/sayebrand?igshid=1sn7b1jy2a538

Terrible name, but the old skool Reebok workout vibe is pretty cool!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Mystical Leader on August 04, 2020, 02:26:03 AM
Do the new accel slums have tongue straps?
My ever stitch versions don’t

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Non-skate related news, but is anyone getting adds for these guys popping up on their insta?

https://instagram.com/sayebrand?igshid=1sn7b1jy2a538

Terrible name, but the old skool Reebok workout vibe is pretty cool!

Yeah I've seen the ads too..

The shoes look nice and all but I have a hard time buying shoes that look like a ripoff of an established classic..

Also I'm a bit weary of anything advertised on ig..
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Teddy2Belts on August 06, 2020, 07:21:51 PM
Do the new accel slums have tongue straps?
My ever stitch versions don’t

Yes! Just got my pair. And they feel solid.

My Accel Plus's still have a month or so left in them. But I'll be moving onto the Slims after.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on August 07, 2020, 07:14:53 AM
@Mystical Leader fair enough, they are slightly too much homage. Guess I’ll just get some of those adidas joints instead!

@Teddy2Belts what color slims did you get? Those black ones? Plus and swift has the best outsole though, I love them shits!

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Not skate shoe related, but these guys are having a massive sale atm. Bought a pair of boots from them 8 years ago and they are still going strong. Quite pricey at full retail but the quality is very much up there:
https://www.bravegentleman.com/footwear
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: vegangangzta on August 07, 2020, 11:29:57 AM
Etnies just dropped two Vegan Jameson Mids

https://www.etnies.com/us/mens/shoes/jameson-mid-4101000533.html?dwvar_4101000533_color=213#zoomContainer
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Teddy2Belts on August 07, 2020, 03:17:14 PM
@Gay Imp Sausage Metal Yeah, got the black ones. Definitely feel the difference in the outsole compared to the Plus. But it seems like they should loosen up after breaking them in. Will probably wear them around for a few weeks before skating.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: vegangangzta on August 10, 2020, 04:15:48 PM
just got my accel slims in the mail today! between this and the tan/gum etnies marana, sole tech is killing it.

really looking forward to that es vegan pack in the fall
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on August 11, 2020, 02:21:41 AM
Etnies just dropped two Vegan Jameson Mids

https://www.etnies.com/us/mens/shoes/jameson-mid-4101000533.html?dwvar_4101000533_color=213#zoomContainer
will make a good alternative to Ryan Lay’s shoe now that it’s discontinued. I felt the vulc/ cupsole hybrid was pretty meh but if you stick a good insole in there you should be okay.

@kneebone did you skate your adidas yet? The shell toes have finally got the shelves in Japan as I’m thinking about channeling my inner drake jones.

@vegangangzta noice&#128076; They should just keep that model in the lineup forever, or maybe an all black one? Tbh I expected more from the vegan pack (no swift 1.5?? &#129300;) but I have to give them props for a full vegan lineup!

Also, @EmericaTM has promised us 10 (?!)vegan models in their upcoming catalog including at least two cupsoles? People were predicting spanky’s shoe but I’m defs down to cop either way!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on August 11, 2020, 07:39:51 AM
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Etnies just dropped two Vegan Jameson Mids

https://www.etnies.com/us/mens/shoes/jameson-mid-4101000533.html?dwvar_4101000533_color=213#zoomContainer
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will make a good alternative to Ryan Lay’s shoe now that it’s discontinued. I felt the vulc/ cupsole hybrid was pretty meh but if you stick a good insole in there you should be okay.

@kneebone did you skate your adidas yet? The shell toes have finally got the shelves in Japan as I’m thinking about channeling my inner drake jones.

@vegangangzta noice&#38;#38;#128076; They should just keep that model in the lineup forever, or maybe an all black one? Tbh I expected more from the vegan pack (no swift 1.5?? &#38;#38;#129300;) but I have to give them props for a full vegan lineup!

Also, @EmericaTM has promised us 10 (?!)vegan models in their upcoming catalog including at least two cupsoles? People were predicting spanky’s shoe but I’m defs down to cop either way!
I haven't skated the adidas shelltoes yet.  It's still super hot here in NYC and therefore still shorts weather.  I don't think I can rock these adidas with shorts, needs to be with a pair of jeans for me.  haha

Regarding EmericaTMs claims about 10 vegan models for next season, here's my prediction:  The winkowski carryover still stays in, and there are at least 6 models that are just wino standards or slip on standards.  That leaves 3 others TBD.  Hope i'm wrong tho!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: vegangangzta on August 11, 2020, 12:29:49 PM
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Etnies just dropped two Vegan Jameson Mids

https://www.etnies.com/us/mens/shoes/jameson-mid-4101000533.html?dwvar_4101000533_color=213#zoomContainer
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will make a good alternative to Ryan Lay’s shoe now that it’s discontinued. I felt the vulc/ cupsole hybrid was pretty meh but if you stick a good insole in there you should be okay.

@vegangangzta noice&#38;#38;#128076; They should just keep that model in the lineup forever, or maybe an all black one? Tbh I expected more from the vegan pack (no swift 1.5?? &#38;#38;#129300;) but I have to give them props for a full vegan lineup!

yeah a swift would be great. really stoked on being able to purchase the Evant though!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on August 11, 2020, 03:20:55 PM
My accel slims just showed up today too, and I’m super excited to get these broken in and skated.  I haven’t skated a full traditional cupsole in many many years, like probably the original JT circas.  I did skate a couple pairs of the NB#420 recently but I feel like those were a hybrid runner/cup sole. 
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Dong Hanglo on August 11, 2020, 06:14:56 PM
I bought a pair of these off a friend of mine. they were super light weight and flexed well. Just needed a nightly refresh on some thin shoegoo.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: vegangangzta on August 11, 2020, 09:56:07 PM
vegan coated canvas wino slip on - now available

https://www.emerica.com/us/footwear/team-shoes/wino-g6-slip-on-x-sasha-barr-reserve-6107000244.html?dwvar_6107000244_color=703#start=1

might have to get these as a chiller
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: vegangangzta on August 12, 2020, 04:31:17 PM
I just started a new channel where I'll be reviewing all the latest vegan skate shoes

if anyone's interested, check it out!

https://youtu.be/DiBgoAiR134
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: jay_nev on August 13, 2020, 01:12:11 PM
http://www.35thave.com/shop/c/p/Emerica-Wino-G6-Slip-SB-Reserve---Antique-Wash-x51143602.htm (http://www.35thave.com/shop/c/p/Emerica-Wino-G6-Slip-SB-Reserve---Antique-Wash-x51143602.htm)

Water resistant coated canvas - Vegan



(https://media.rainpos.com/3261/emerica_sb_wino.png)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: jay_nev on August 14, 2020, 01:35:01 PM
https://www.instagram.com/p/CD4QgomjVet/?igshid=3gp4ialjtzig
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on August 14, 2020, 04:33:22 PM
Haven’t worn vans in a long long time but those are beautiful!!!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on August 15, 2020, 07:52:34 AM
I just started a new channel where I'll be reviewing all the latest vegan skate shoes

if anyone's interested, check it out!

https://youtu.be/DiBgoAiR134
The wear on mine looks exactly like that. Canvas torn up a bit, toe damage barely noticeable.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Sila on August 15, 2020, 11:58:37 AM
I wish eS were still making the black Accel Plus Everstitch. The only sizes left around me are tiny.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: vegangangzta on August 16, 2020, 10:50:59 AM
https://www.etnies.com/us/mens/shoes/blitz-4101000510.html?dwvar_4101000510_color=964#start=7

You love to see it!!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on August 16, 2020, 11:25:51 AM
https://www.etnies.com/us/mens/shoes/blitz-4101000510.html?dwvar_4101000510_color=964#start=7

You love to see it!!
Dang, that’s pretty sick.  I always wrote off the blitz as an all-canvas mall-type shoe.  Looks like the green/gum ones are synth leather/suede too.  Kinda ridiculous that on the black/white colorway they put synth leather on the eyelets and collar but canvas for the toecap. 
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on August 16, 2020, 11:27:45 AM
https://www.instagram.com/p/CD4QgomjVet/?igshid=3gp4ialjtzig
I posted my out-of-the-box review of these on a previous page.  I think it’s great that they made them, but they are pretty damn thick and heavy.  Still have yet to skate mine tho.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on August 17, 2020, 03:44:24 AM
Are they really that bulky @kneebone ?

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I’m pretty much only rocking the NB# 420s lately and I have to say I’m really impressed with them overall. Probably even going to be hard to go back to shoes without a wide toebox...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on August 17, 2020, 08:58:55 AM
Are they really that bulky @kneebone ?

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I’m pretty much only rocking the NB# 420s lately and I have to say I’m really impressed with them overall. Probably even going to be hard to go back to shoes without a wide toebox...
I mean, yeah kinda.  The synth leather is much stiffer and thicker than I would've liked.  Then with the super thick popcush insole combined with the cupsole, it feels like i'm standing two inches off the ground. 
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: OrangeVHStapes on August 18, 2020, 07:28:21 AM
I hope to God those Fred Gall X Habitat X State shoes have a vegan option...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on August 18, 2020, 09:49:42 AM
I hope to God those Fred Gall X Habitat X State shoes have a vegan option...
haha yeah i left a comment on that instagram post to that effect.  that style shoe is my perfect idea of a shoe.  Vans makes the Sport (sometimes called the epoch) which is the same style too, but always in suede.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: SlapTM on August 18, 2020, 08:00:53 PM
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Etnies just dropped two Vegan Jameson Mids

https://www.etnies.com/us/mens/shoes/jameson-mid-4101000533.html?dwvar_4101000533_color=213#zoomContainer
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will make a good alternative to Ryan Lay’s shoe now that it’s discontinued. I felt the vulc/ cupsole hybrid was pretty meh but if you stick a good insole in there you should be okay.

@kneebone did you skate your adidas yet? The shell toes have finally got the shelves in Japan as I’m thinking about channeling my inner drake jones.

@vegangangzta noice&#38;#38;#38;#128076; They should just keep that model in the lineup forever, or maybe an all black one? Tbh I expected more from the vegan pack (no swift 1.5?? &#38;#38;#38;#129300;) but I have to give them props for a full vegan lineup!

Also, @EmericaTM has promised us 10 (?!)vegan models in their upcoming catalog including at least two cupsoles? People were predicting spanky’s shoe but I’m defs down to cop either way!
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I haven't skated the adidas shelltoes yet.  It's still super hot here in NYC and therefore still shorts weather.  I don't think I can rock these adidas with shorts, needs to be with a pair of jeans for me.  haha

Regarding EmericaTMs claims about 10 vegan models for next season, here's my prediction:  The winkowski carryover still stays in, and there are at least 6 models that are just wino standards or slip on standards.  That leaves 3 others TBD.  Hope i'm wrong tho!
As long as nothing gets dropped, there's some Wino G6 Slip-Ons, The Dickson, Romero Laced, Omen Hi, Wino Standard, and Omen Lo.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on August 18, 2020, 10:46:10 PM
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Are they really that bulky @kneebone ?

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I’m pretty much only rocking the NB# 420s lately and I have to say I’m really impressed with them overall. Probably even going to be hard to go back to shoes without a wide toebox...
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I mean, yeah kinda.  The synth leather is much stiffer and thicker than I would've liked.  Then with the super thick popcush insole combined with the cupsole, it feels like i'm standing two inches off the ground. 
hmmmm, then it’s tossup between them and the adidas then... I guess if I don’t like either of them for skating I can demote them to chillers!

@EmericaTM cheers for the info, Dickson model in vegan is going to be interesting but I’m holding out for the cup soles for these old man feet
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: vegangangzta on August 19, 2020, 03:14:13 PM
cupsoles ftw
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: pedro_mayn on August 26, 2020, 03:15:28 AM
damn I'm hyped to see those vegan shell toes, those were my go to shoes a while back so I hope to make them my go to again if they're decent.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on August 26, 2020, 07:26:42 PM
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Etnies just dropped two Vegan Jameson Mids

https://www.etnies.com/us/mens/shoes/jameson-mid-4101000533.html?dwvar_4101000533_color=213#zoomContainer
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will make a good alternative to Ryan Lay’s shoe now that it’s discontinued. I felt the vulc/ cupsole hybrid was pretty meh but if you stick a good insole in there you should be okay.

@kneebone did you skate your adidas yet? The shell toes have finally got the shelves in Japan as I’m thinking about channeling my inner drake jones.

@vegangangzta noice&#38;#38;#38;#38;#128076; They should just keep that model in the lineup forever, or maybe an all black one? Tbh I expected more from the vegan pack (no swift 1.5?? &#38;#38;#38;#38;#129300;) but I have to give them props for a full vegan lineup!

Also, @EmericaTM has promised us 10 (?!)vegan models in their upcoming catalog including at least two cupsoles? People were predicting spanky’s shoe but I’m defs down to cop either way!
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I haven't skated the adidas shelltoes yet.  It's still super hot here in NYC and therefore still shorts weather.  I don't think I can rock these adidas with shorts, needs to be with a pair of jeans for me.  haha

Regarding EmericaTMs claims about 10 vegan models for next season, here's my prediction:  The winkowski carryover still stays in, and there are at least 6 models that are just wino standards or slip on standards.  That leaves 3 others TBD.  Hope i'm wrong tho!
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As long as nothing gets dropped, there's some Wino G6 Slip-Ons, The Dickson, Romero Laced, Omen Hi, Wino Standard, and Omen Lo.
I kinda just processed this tonight to realize that we’re never getting a vegan Spanky, huh?  That is a huge fucking bummer, especially since the KSL-1 was vegan
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on August 26, 2020, 09:00:58 PM
really? but other than the Romero laced, it still leaves two cupsole options no?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Level 60 Dwarf Rogue on August 27, 2020, 12:26:19 AM
Simple makes a canvas OS now. Also this vegan thing: https://simpleshoes.com/collections/shoes/products/slo-navy
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: HyenaChaser on August 27, 2020, 05:45:54 AM
Emerica has these coated canvas joints coming out, anybody got experience with what is essentially rubberized canvas?

https://www.emerica.com/us/footwear/team-shoes/wino-g6-slip-on-x-sasha-barr-reserve-6107000244.html?dwvar_6107000244_color=703#start=1

(https://www.emerica.com/dw/image/v2/ABCH_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_emerica/default/dw6ab63a46/FA20/Footwear/6107000244-703-S-001.png?sw=650&sh=650&sm=fit)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on August 27, 2020, 05:49:51 AM
Emerica has these coated canvas joints coming out, anybody got experience with what is essentially rubberized canvas?
Will rip in two ollies instead of one
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on August 27, 2020, 05:53:16 AM
really? but other than the Romero laced, it still leaves two cupsole options no?
From EmericaTM: "As long as nothing gets dropped, there's some Wino G6 Slip-Ons (vulc), The Dickson(vulc), Romero Laced(cup), Omen Hi(vulc), Wino Standard(vulc), and Omen Lo(vulc)."

also the romero laced has come in plenty of vegan options in the past.  give us something newwwwwww
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: jimwalton680 on August 27, 2020, 07:17:07 AM
cupsoles ftw cosplay for sale (https://cyberpunkclothing.net/product/womens-star-wars-cosplay-costume/)

hahahh joke of the day man looking nice star wars
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: jay_nev on August 27, 2020, 07:52:31 AM
Emerica has these coated canvas joints coming out, anybody got experience with what is essentially rubberized canvas?

https://www.emerica.com/us/footwear/team-shoes/wino-g6-slip-on-x-sasha-barr-reserve-6107000244.html?dwvar_6107000244_color=703#start=1

(https://www.emerica.com/dw/image/v2/ABCH_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_emerica/default/dw6ab63a46/FA20/Footwear/6107000244-703-S-001.png?sw=650&sh=650&sm=fit)


posted these in this thread 2 weeks ago, already available

http://www.35thave.com/shop/c/p/Emerica-Wino-G6-Slip-SB-Reserve---Antique-Wash-x51143602.htm (http://www.35thave.com/shop/c/p/Emerica-Wino-G6-Slip-SB-Reserve---Antique-Wash-x51143602.htm)

Water resistant coated canvas - Vegan



(https://media.rainpos.com/3261/emerica_sb_wino.png)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: HyenaChaser on August 27, 2020, 01:50:52 PM
posted these in this thread 2 weeks ago, already available

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http://www.35thave.com/shop/c/p/Emerica-Wino-G6-Slip-SB-Reserve---Antique-Wash-x51143602.htm (http://www.35thave.com/shop/c/p/Emerica-Wino-G6-Slip-SB-Reserve---Antique-Wash-x51143602.htm)

Water resistant coated canvas - Vegan



(https://media.rainpos.com/3261/emerica_sb_wino.png)
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So do you have any experience with these?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on August 27, 2020, 03:11:16 PM
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really? but other than the Romero laced, it still leaves two cupsole options no?
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From EmericaTM: "As long as nothing gets dropped, there's some Wino G6 Slip-Ons (vulc), The Dickson(vulc), Romero Laced(cup), Omen Hi(vulc), Wino Standard(vulc), and Omen Lo(vulc)."

also the romero laced has come in plenty of vegan options in the past.  give us something newwwwwww
yes, but in the original quote I think he mentioned 3 cupsoles if I’m not mistaken?

@EmericaTM please confirm how many vegan cupsole options are coming out next season&#128583;‍♂️
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on August 27, 2020, 04:27:01 PM
I really really just want a vegan spanky.  I’ll trade 10 wino iterations for that
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on August 27, 2020, 07:18:52 PM
I really really just want a vegan spanky.  I’ll trade 10 wino iterations for that
I hear ya! #vegancupsoles FTW
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on August 31, 2020, 10:02:24 AM
skated my accel slims yesterday.  When I first got them, i loved them straight out of the box but I had only tried on the right foot.  When I pulled out both to go skate yesterday, I noticed that the left shoe forefoot looked and felt quite a bit narrower and pointier, so that was a disappointed. 
I was pleasantly surprised with how they skated, since this was the first time i skated a cupsole in many years.  The flick definitely took some getting used to.  Whiffed on a few of the first kickflip attempts for sure.  By the end of the session I got used to it and actually liked it.  The boardfeel and overall flexibility were good.
Overall tho I didn't like how narrow they feel in the forefoot.  Even tho they are the "slims", the heel still feels pretty bulky and padded compared to the forefoot.  My toes started to feel pretty cramped by the end of the session, even though lengthwise the shoes are perfect. Just a bit narrow/pointy.  These gave me confidence to try another pair of cupsoles, just not another pair of accel slims (c'mon emerica with that spanly!)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: CatchMyFADE on August 31, 2020, 11:13:13 AM
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Hey hey,

Wanted to check in to see if anyone is aware of any new or upcoming vegan / synthetic models on the market? Was hoping to pickup the e'S Accel Slim, but I slept on it and now their out of my size  :-[

I've been looking around & noticed that Etnies had just released a few new options, one being the Etnies Blitz, which comes in both all canvas & canvas synthetic suede options.

(https://www.etnies.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_etnies/default/dwc0bb2f40/Fall2020/4101000510-964-S-001.png)

However, I'm a bit weary of the quality of sole tech in general - since I've had some not great experiences with previous models over the years (yes, e'S is under sole tech, I know). This particular model reminds me of the Adidas 3MC (canvas) which I picked up about a year ago & although they looked alright, construction-wise they were dog shit and not properly reinforced for skateboarding in my opinion.

So yeah, this is a bit long winded, but I just wanted to reach out to see if anyone has any recommendations or insight as to shoes worth considering that are currently available or will be dropping soon. The last decent pair of skate shoes I had were the AVE rapidweld pro lites.

Thanks  :)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on August 31, 2020, 11:22:51 AM
dang, i guess those accel slims did sell out fast!  What size are you @CatchMyFADE ?  If you're a 12 i'd be down to sell you mine.  Only skated once, see post above.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on August 31, 2020, 12:02:45 PM
Cowtown has the slims
https://www.cowtownskateboards.com/product_detail.cfm?CatID=10&PID=56567&SKU=156992&LinkID=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIk6DsypDG6wIVg8DACh0ixwbUEAQYBCABEgLRM_D_BwE
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: CatchMyFADE on August 31, 2020, 01:31:21 PM
dang, i guess those accel slims did sell out fast!  What size are you @CatchMyFADE ?  If you're a 12 i'd be down to sell you mine.  Only skated once, see post above.

Really appreciate the gesture Kneebone, but I wear an 11  :D

came across the Janowski rm canvas - but these are on the thin side as well & don't seem to have any rubber backing or reinforcement. Not trying to give nike any of my money if there are other options out there  :P

(https://www.tactics.com/a/bbh9/2/2.webp)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on August 31, 2020, 08:01:43 PM
The janoski RMs are indeed super thin and in my opinion have a very cheap feel.  I would buy those etnies before i bought another pair of janoski rm (and I really don’t want to buy those etnies)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on August 31, 2020, 09:20:15 PM
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Hey hey,

Wanted to check in to see if anyone is aware of any new or upcoming vegan / synthetic models on the market?
hey, welcome to the thread!
eS is coming out with a vegan pack for the fall, and it also looks like emerica might be following suit?
personally I'm skating some NB# 420s at the moment and I really like them!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: CatchMyFADE on September 01, 2020, 10:24:39 AM
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Hey hey,

Wanted to check in to see if anyone is aware of any new or upcoming vegan / synthetic models on the market?
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hey, welcome to the thread!
eS is coming out with a vegan pack for the fall, and it also looks like emerica might be following suit?
personally I'm skating some NB# 420s at the moment and I really like them!

Thank you  ;D
Completely forgot about the NB#420s thanks for the reminder!
this particular colorway is pretty nice
(https://nb.scene7.com/is/image/NB/nm420nvr_nb_02_i?$pdpPictExp$)
(def prefer the textured material used on this one compared to the smooth material they debuted with). NB still gives me heavy dad vibes, but if the construction & fit is on point then it's certainly worth giving a shot.

Have to concur w/ the comments about the State Fred Gall model, would LOVE for that one to be offered in a synthetic option.

NEW Thread idea: Shoes we WISH were available in a synthetic option. Some dope models / colorways out there that I'd love to wear / skate.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Violator on September 01, 2020, 02:58:12 PM
I know the brand isn't the most popular anymore, but I asked Osiris on insta if ALL of their shoes are vegan and they replied with "yes".  Just thought I'd put that info here  ;D
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on September 01, 2020, 09:22:57 PM
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Hey hey,

Wanted to check in to see if anyone is aware of any new or upcoming vegan / synthetic models on the market?
[close]
hey, welcome to the thread!
eS is coming out with a vegan pack for the fall, and it also looks like emerica might be following suit?
personally I'm skating some NB# 420s at the moment and I really like them!
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Thank you  ;D
Completely forgot about the NB#420s thanks for the reminder!
this particular colorway is pretty nice
(https://nb.scene7.com/is/image/NB/nm420nvr_nb_02_i?$pdpPictExp$)
(def prefer the textured material used on this one compared to the smooth material they debuted with). NB still gives me heavy dad vibes, but if the construction & fit is on point then it's certainly worth giving a shot.

Have to concur w/ the comments about the State Fred Gall model, would LOVE for that one to be offered in a synthetic option.

NEW Thread idea: Shoes we WISH were available in a synthetic option. Some dope models / colorways out there that I'd love to wear / skate.
+1 on the faux suede 420s, I couldn’t even skate in the plasticy ones. I have the green limited edition colorway and I absolutely love them!

***
In other news, this popped up in my FB this morning: http://www.christiankoeder.com/2020/01/busenitz-pro-black-white-gold.html

Don’t think I’ve ever heard of/ seen a synth busenitz before but I’d like to believe it exists .... especially in that colourway !

Skatan >> can you please confirm/ deny?
(I’m DM-ing him on insta as we speak)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on September 02, 2020, 06:59:33 AM
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Hey hey,

Wanted to check in to see if anyone is aware of any new or upcoming vegan / synthetic models on the market?
[close]
hey, welcome to the thread!
eS is coming out with a vegan pack for the fall, and it also looks like emerica might be following suit?
personally I'm skating some NB# 420s at the moment and I really like them!
[close]

Thank you  ;D
Completely forgot about the NB#420s thanks for the reminder!
this particular colorway is pretty nice
(def prefer the textured material used on this one compared to the smooth material they debuted with). NB still gives me heavy dad vibes, but if the construction & fit is on point then it's certainly worth giving a shot.

Have to concur w/ the comments about the State Fred Gall model, would LOVE for that one to be offered in a synthetic option.

NEW Thread idea: Shoes we WISH were available in a synthetic option. Some dope models / colorways out there that I'd love to wear / skate.
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+1 on the faux suede 420s, I couldn’t even skate in the plasticy ones. I have the green limited edition colorway and I absolutely love them!

***
In other news, this popped up in my FB this morning: http://www.christiankoeder.com/2020/01/busenitz-pro-black-white-gold.html

Don’t think I’ve ever heard of/ seen a synth busenitz before but I’d like to believe it exists .... especially in that colourway !

Skatan >> can you please confirm/ deny?
(I’m DM-ing him on insta as we speak)
If i remember correctly, there was one Busenitz pro colorway that was synthetic but it was way back in like the 3rd season of the shoe, and it was a gross all-brown/wheat/khaki color so I avoided it.  Those black/white/gum ones are definitely real suede and not synthetic.  Adidas does occasionally use some one-off synths but that one ain't it fam.  Would love to try a vegan busenitz too (even tho they get some really mixed reviews), i love the soccer inspired look, for any shoe
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: CatchMyFADE on September 02, 2020, 11:43:33 AM
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Hey hey,

Wanted to check in to see if anyone is aware of any new or upcoming vegan / synthetic models on the market?
[close]
hey, welcome to the thread!
eS is coming out with a vegan pack for the fall, and it also looks like emerica might be following suit?
personally I'm skating some NB# 420s at the moment and I really like them!
[close]

Thank you  ;D
Completely forgot about the NB#420s thanks for the reminder!
this particular colorway is pretty nice
(def prefer the textured material used on this one compared to the smooth material they debuted with). NB still gives me heavy dad vibes, but if the construction & fit is on point then it's certainly worth giving a shot.

Have to concur w/ the comments about the State Fred Gall model, would LOVE for that one to be offered in a synthetic option.

NEW Thread idea: Shoes we WISH were available in a synthetic option. Some dope models / colorways out there that I'd love to wear / skate.
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+1 on the faux suede 420s, I couldn’t even skate in the plasticy ones. I have the green limited edition colorway and I absolutely love them!

***
In other news, this popped up in my FB this morning: http://www.christiankoeder.com/2020/01/busenitz-pro-black-white-gold.html

Don’t think I’ve ever heard of/ seen a synth busenitz before but I’d like to believe it exists .... especially in that colourway !

Skatan >> can you please confirm/ deny?
(I’m DM-ing him on insta as we speak)
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If i remember correctly, there was one Busenitz pro colorway that was synthetic but it was way back in like the 3rd season of the shoe, and it was a gross all-brown/wheat/khaki color so I avoided it.  Those black/white/gum ones are definitely real suede and not synthetic.  Adidas does occasionally use some one-off synths but that one ain't it fam.  Would love to try a vegan busenitz too (even tho they get some really mixed reviews), i love the soccer inspired look, for any shoe

damn, that's a bummer - would love to skate some Busenitz pros. Why are 90% of synthetic color options so poopy looking, it's really not rocket science.


Also peeped the upcoming e'S models and although I appreciate the effort on their end, but besides that one accel slim those other models aren't doing it for me. Completely agree in a previous comment - there were several styles e'S made in the late 90's that were already fully synthetic and looked dope (quattro).

(https://www.companybe.com/cowtown/product_photos/large/xl_cons-louie-lopez-pro-ox-black-wolf-grey-white.jpg)
Want to try the Louie Lopez pro's as well, so many dope colors in suede, but they had to be cute with the grey on there. However, this one is all canvas w/ reinforced rubber backing. Really hoping they remake this in some solid color options.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on September 02, 2020, 09:32:09 PM
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Hey hey,

Wanted to check in to see if anyone is aware of any new or upcoming vegan / synthetic models on the market?
[close]
hey, welcome to the thread!
eS is coming out with a vegan pack for the fall, and it also looks like emerica might be following suit?
personally I'm skating some NB# 420s at the moment and I really like them!
[close]

Thank you  ;D
Completely forgot about the NB#420s thanks for the reminder!
this particular colorway is pretty nice
(def prefer the textured material used on this one compared to the smooth material they debuted with). NB still gives me heavy dad vibes, but if the construction & fit is on point then it's certainly worth giving a shot.

Have to concur w/ the comments about the State Fred Gall model, would LOVE for that one to be offered in a synthetic option.

NEW Thread idea: Shoes we WISH were available in a synthetic option. Some dope models / colorways out there that I'd love to wear / skate.
[close]
+1 on the faux suede 420s, I couldn’t even skate in the plasticy ones. I have the green limited edition colorway and I absolutely love them!

***
In other news, this popped up in my FB this morning: http://www.christiankoeder.com/2020/01/busenitz-pro-black-white-gold.html

Don’t think I’ve ever heard of/ seen a synth busenitz before but I’d like to believe it exists .... especially in that colourway !

Skatan >> can you please confirm/ deny?
(I’m DM-ing him on insta as we speak)
[close]
If i remember correctly, there was one Busenitz pro colorway that was synthetic but it was way back in like the 3rd season of the shoe, and it was a gross all-brown/wheat/khaki color so I avoided it.  Those black/white/gum ones are definitely real suede and not synthetic.  Adidas does occasionally use some one-off synths but that one ain't it fam.  Would love to try a vegan busenitz too (even tho they get some really mixed reviews), i love the soccer inspired look, for any shoe
So I got a reply from Skatan and as kneebone mentioned they aren't synth despite them being listed as synth on multiple intl. Adidas sites (and yes you can tell even by looking at the pictures).

A guy on FB is still kinda convinced that they are, but apparently customer service in Germany told him they could only confirm the information contained on the HP so if there was a mistake (which there clearly is) then they are basically talking out of their arses. Skatan can look up what materials are actually used on the internal database. Anyway, that is a pity because I would have been down to try some busenitz in a vegan colourway. funny that you mention a synth version kneebone, it must have dipped under my radar...

catch my fade> yeah, ttytt I was expecting a lot more from the vegan eS pack and figured we would have at least gotten a swift 1.5. Those Mike Anderson cons colourways are really hard to come by and I guess we can't rely on KA anymore to come out with any new shoes!

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I mentioned DCs and some new vegan models a few pages back, I've had them for a minute now, will try and post them tomorrow and also do a little slap vegan shoe thread give away. Any of you out there a size 10 (28cm)?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on September 03, 2020, 07:05:46 AM
https://www.instagram.com/p/CErUa7hFyml/?igshid=lrg3icuo0dkv

So here’s the DCs I was talking about, they were sent to me from someone at DC in Australia, apparently they are a prototype and a mid top will be released too. Reminds me a lot of the HUF classic actually. Not gunna lie, I probably won’t skate in these bar maybe some cruising because I prefer cupsoles but I am happy that DC is choosing to use this type of labeling and am hoping that this will be the star of a new era for them because they’ve never been too upfront about using the vegan &#38;#127793; term even when their models were actually vegan (I think one of their models that Moses used to rock, the boxer?, never had a non-vegan colourway)

Anyway, they sent me an all white pair too which I’m willing to donate to one of you slap vegan heads. They are size 10 (28cm), please hit me up if you are interested/ want pics etc.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on September 03, 2020, 09:21:01 AM
That's cool, hopefully they expand it more into the core skate line and not just chillers/thin canvas vulcs.  I def had so many of the old DC Syntax in the mid/late 90s because they were synthetic.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on September 04, 2020, 08:58:11 AM
Hit up Last Resort AB on insta (like a real man).  The first series is arriving at the distributors now, but won't include the vegan versions he's been talking about in interviews.
(https://i.imgur.com/vGtCjt9.jpeg)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: vhsfisheye on September 04, 2020, 03:21:23 PM
vegan lakais are a1 especially with the thick tread
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on September 04, 2020, 05:12:50 PM
vegan lakais are a1 especially with the thick tread
The current drought of options has me eyeing up those $40 blacked-out griffins
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: vhsfisheye on September 04, 2020, 08:17:21 PM
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The current drought of options has me eyeing up those $40 blacked-out griffins

do itt
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on September 04, 2020, 11:55:14 PM
Lakai needs to make a synth cupsole, the materials they used on Riley’s slip on were great, just give me some CUP!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on September 05, 2020, 06:31:47 AM
Yeah that charcoal synth they were using was great!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: CatchMyFADE on September 05, 2020, 12:16:14 PM
Lakai needs to make a synth cupsole, the materials they used on Riley’s slip on were great, just give me some CUP!

Dude, YES! Would love a pair of Cambridge's or Manchesters.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: born bummed on September 05, 2020, 10:19:03 PM
Hey everyone, I've been referencing this thread for a little while, figured it was time to sign in for the first time in 8 years. Just wanted to mention the Busenitz Pros are definitely real suede, as some of you have mentioned. I ordered a pair based off the wrong info on their website. But I wanted to ask y'all if anyone knows about the Adidas Seeley black/gum are actually synthetic suede? The website says so but I don't feel like I can trust it now. Thanks!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on September 05, 2020, 10:54:21 PM
Dm user skatan, or is it S.katan?, he can do a material check for you! What size do you wear in Seeleys? I have a brand new pair sitting around that I’d actually send you if you covered postage. AFAIK though there isn’t any current shoes in the skate line that are vegan and AREN’T canvas...

*pines for his adidas Silas 1s when they came in synth grey*
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Junglist on September 06, 2020, 01:47:45 AM
Hey everyone, I've been referencing this thread for a little while, figured it was time to sign in for the first time in 8 years. Just wanted to mention the Busenitz Pros are definitely real suede, as some of you have mentioned. I ordered a pair based off the wrong info on their website. But I wanted to ask y'all if anyone knows about the Adidas Seeley black/gum are actually synthetic suede? The website says so but I don't feel like I can trust it now. Thanks!

Their website sucks. I asked a rep last year if the normal superstars were vegan and he said they were. They were not (obviously)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on September 06, 2020, 02:38:09 AM
Yeah, their labeling and sizing is all over the shop hence why I find it hard to support them these days. As much as I cringe at blondey as a human, he was supposed to drop another vegan shell toe a while back that I’d totally be down for (his first see-through model, while vegan, was absolutely&#129326; so my expectations aren’t very high though)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on September 06, 2020, 06:49:17 AM
The current black/white/gum seeleys are indeed synth! I have them and can confirm.  Only the standard seeleys tho, there’s a newer version with higher foxing tape and those ones are real suede
Edit:  here’s a link the vegan ones https://www.adidas.com/us/seeley-shoes/EE6136.html
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: born bummed on September 06, 2020, 11:15:07 AM
Dm user skatan, or is it S.katan?, he can do a material check for you! What size do you wear in Seeleys? I have a brand new pair sitting around that I’d actually send you if you covered postage. AFAIK though there isn’t any current shoes in the skate line that are vegan and AREN’T canvas...

*pines for his adidas Silas 1s when they came in synth grey*

Ah cool! Which Seeleys? I wear a 10.5.


The current black/white/gum seeleys are indeed synth! I have them and can confirm.  Only the standard seeleys tho, there’s a newer version with higher foxing tape and those ones are real suede
Edit:  here’s a link the vegan ones https://www.adidas.com/us/seeley-shoes/EE6136.html

Yes! This is exactly what I was hoping for. Thanks!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on September 13, 2020, 07:24:43 PM
Sneak peak of the Dicksons up here:
https://instagram.com/stories/i.w.i.k.a.m.o.s.s/2397717391952090315?utm_source=ig_story_item_share&igshid=pw8808l189zd
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Thomas on September 14, 2020, 01:55:15 AM
I just copped two pairs of State canvas Bishop, I hope they will last until Last Resort AB canvas drop.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Matze on September 14, 2020, 05:01:28 AM
Sneak peak of the Dicksons up here:
https://instagram.com/stories/i.w.i.k.a.m.o.s.s/2397717391952090315?utm_source=ig_story_item_share&igshid=pw8808l189zd

looking good!

I think I'll try out those Straye Stanley, they don't look bad, even in white. 
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on September 14, 2020, 06:26:05 AM
Sneak peak of the Dicksons up here:
https://instagram.com/stories/i.w.i.k.a.m.o.s.s/2397717391952090315?utm_source=ig_story_item_share&igshid=pw8808l189zd
uggh why'd they do that with the foxing tape?

Anyone catch VeganSkateBlog's instagram stories yesterday?  Seems like lots of vegans are noticing the drought in skate shoe options out there right now.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on September 14, 2020, 06:54:11 AM
↑ I did BUT honestly that comment was a bit of a cop out from Ryan Lay (I was the one who asked him btw), sure, maybe he doesn’t want to rock sole tech anymore but there are still options available. Anyway, I messaged him and told him to try the 420s and he liked my comment. Also invited him here, even if just to get more information about what’s out there atm.

I don’t mind those dicksons tbh, at least they didn’t just offer full canvas and be like, “well there’s your vegan model”. It looks like they are actually trying to improve on the design and prevent it from blowing out
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: CatchMyFADE on September 14, 2020, 09:28:04 AM
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Sneak peak of the Dicksons up here:
https://instagram.com/stories/i.w.i.k.a.m.o.s.s/2397717391952090315?utm_source=ig_story_item_share&igshid=pw8808l189zd
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looking good!

I think I'll try out those Straye Stanley, they don't look bad, even in white.

I recently picked up my first pair & you really get what you pay for with Straye. Super flimsy heel counter, and ill fitting. Ripped my laces both sessions skating them, and there's already a hole forming. I do appreciate the beefed up foxing & tonal rubber toe, but the rest of the shoe feels like some cheap knock offs you'd find at Target or H&M. Be aware before you pull the trigger.

Side note: Saw the IG story about the lack of vegan options & was hyped to see how many people had reached back out in response.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Teddy2Belts on September 14, 2020, 12:40:08 PM
I don’t mind those dicksons tbh, at least they didn’t just offer full canvas and be like, “well there’s your vegan model”. It looks like they are actually trying to improve on the design and prevent it from blowing out

Agree on this point (though I also wish the foxing wasn't as pronounced). In any case, I'll definitely be trying the dicksons when they drop.

Have finally been skating those new Accel slims and, now that they're broken in, I might like them more than the plus everstitch. The plus definitely had better boardfeel out of the box. But the fit on the slims is snugger (which I like) and the lack of tongue straps on the plus is/was getting to me. And I'm hoping the soles on the slims lasts longer than the plus sole did. I burned through the plus sole somewhat fast (I've been stringing it along with shoegoo) and the whole shoe is beginning to feel bagged out.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on September 14, 2020, 02:22:12 PM
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Agree on this point (though I also wish the foxing wasn't as pronounced). In any case, I'll definitely be trying the dicksons when they drop.

Have finally been skating those new Accel slims and, now that they're broken in, I might like them more than the plus everstitch. The plus definitely had better boardfeel out of the box. But the fit on the slims is snugger (which I like) and the lack of tongue straps on the plus is/was getting to me. And I'm hoping the soles on the slims lasts longer than the plus sole did. I burned through the plus sole somewhat fast (I've been stringing it along with shoegoo) and the whole shoe is beginning to feel bagged out.

I got a pair of the accel slims today. They are fucking slim. I’m hoping they loosen up a little as they break in. Did yours? I’m still coming back from a broken ankle too, so my left foot may still be a little bigger than normal. I also won’t be skating in them for a while for at least a few more weeks depending on what my doctor says. I may go back to skating my winkowskis at first for the ankle support.
I had one pair of everstitch plus that I loved(black/teal) and one pair that I did not(blue/grey). I’m guess maybe these slims will end up somewhere in between.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Teddy2Belts on September 14, 2020, 04:27:32 PM
I got a pair of the accel slims today. They are fucking slim. I’m hoping they loosen up a little as they break in. Did yours? I’m still coming back from a broken ankle too, so my left foot may still be a little bigger than normal. I also won’t be skating in them for a while for at least a few more weeks depending on what my doctor says. I may go back to skating my winkowskis at first for the ankle support.
I had one pair of everstitch plus that I loved(black/teal) and one pair that I did not(blue/grey). I’m guess maybe these slims will end up somewhere in between.

Yeah, the slims felt really stiff at first. But they did loosen up, everywhere. And I bet if I wore them a bit with some thicker socks, they'd loosen even more. I wore them around for a week before I started skating them for real (which I didn't have to do with the everstitch). After then skating them for a real session or two, they started feeling perfect.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on September 14, 2020, 04:57:11 PM
I feel like my accel slims haven’t really stretched out at all, but I never wear my skate shoes outside of skating.  At first i was hating on the idea that next season’s accel slim vegan version will be all canvas, but now I’m actually looking forward to those. 
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Teddy2Belts on September 14, 2020, 09:23:55 PM
Now that I think about it, I might have even worn the slims around for two weeks before really skating them. They definitely were stiff for awhile. But take my notion of "loosen" with a grain of salt. My everstitch plus feel too loose for me now and always felt a tad too big in the toe box (same size as the slims). And I hate how big the toe box of the NB 420s is. By the end of my time skating those, they just felt sloppy.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on September 14, 2020, 09:57:05 PM
I just copped two pairs of State canvas Bishop, I hope they will last until Last Resort AB canvas drop.
how do you like them? the collar looks super thin on them, haven't had any states in a while, would be good if they could drop a vegan version of their cupsole.


Now that I think about it, I might have even worn the slims around for two weeks before really skating them. They definitely were stiff for awhile. But take my notion of "loosen" with a grain of salt. My everstitch plus feel too loose for me now and always felt a tad too big in the toe box (same size as the slims). And I hate how big the toe box of the NB 420s is. By the end of my time skating those, they just felt sloppy.
I have a pair of everstitch slims that were ready to go out of the box, having said that they are basically 100% mesh without any rubber backing or reinforcements so I don't think they compare to the regular ones.
funny that you say that about the 420s, I kinda couldn't stand it when I first put them on but now I think I actually prefer the wider toe box and aren't really sure how I'm going to go back to elf toe shoes... :-\
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Thomas on September 15, 2020, 01:18:40 AM
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I just copped two pairs of State canvas Bishop, I hope they will last until Last Resort AB canvas drop.
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how do you like them? the collar looks super thin on them, haven't had any states in a while, would be good if they could drop a vegan version of their cupsole.

I received them yesterday, they feel great.
They are very flexible, I think I could skate them out of the box.

I don't think they will be good for someone with large feet.

It's a vulcanized sole and they are very low so maybe it's not your cup of tea from what you are posting...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on September 15, 2020, 05:34:17 AM
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I just copped two pairs of State canvas Bishop, I hope they will last until Last Resort AB canvas drop.
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how do you like them? the collar looks super thin on them, haven't had any states in a while, would be good if they could drop a vegan version of their cupsole.


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Now that I think about it, I might have even worn the slims around for two weeks before really skating them. They definitely were stiff for awhile. But take my notion of "loosen" with a grain of salt. My everstitch plus feel too loose for me now and always felt a tad too big in the toe box (same size as the slims). And I hate how big the toe box of the NB 420s is. By the end of my time skating those, they just felt sloppy.
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I have a pair of everstitch slims that were ready to go out of the box, having said that they are basically 100% mesh without any rubber backing or reinforcements so I don't think they compare to the regular ones.
funny that you say that about the 420s, I kinda couldn't stand it when I first put them on but now I think I actually prefer the wider toe box and aren't really sure how I'm going to go back to elf toe shoes... :-\

The slims are very much elf toe. If they don't stretch out I don't think I'll be able to wear them. I definitely can't wear them right now. Physical therapy has my foot a little sore without a too tight shoe. I'm guessing I will eventually try out a 420, assuming they keep making them. It's disappointing that the current everstitch plus is suede.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Teddy2Belts on September 15, 2020, 06:48:40 AM
funny that you say that about the 420s, I kinda couldn't stand it when I first put them on but now I think I actually prefer the wider toe box and aren't really sure how I'm going to go back to elf toe shoes... :-\

Maybe you've found your go-to shoe. I don't see NB discontinuing the 420s anytime soon. I wish I were more into the wide toe box. It's definitely a solid shoe. Flexible out of the box, decent boardfeel, and super durable.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Chega on September 17, 2020, 07:25:10 AM
Last Resort vegan leather via IG stories. April 2021
Also, canvas high-tops are coming too.

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/RPbllQHen01hq_DcpOUXjeZ_yRIR4g7o1hnC6P57Z0hpYuKmDxnQTk2sTJACEWZ4hXEqrQu_qEicHh3upnqY9ww-CLFyaPuqgqgA-ERS2SrVEhj9XzUPGAAMtViyJmeWKX0bjHejBT1BDrg2NH8K7tmFRvSheYr_yvU2-5EJcbpL9vCEHoBFfOsVb0IQvRixda1DejXON0bCogTbeCFHm74FJLRB-oT8DahkKXGTtXgizvhfZQfQycO9JOI8t_xmljAkyAKGZw1mInCZemHK5RdhIDUFYq519GWBgwMSMSuxGWsmBRSsuAsYAbYlhVnQwV35t8bBc25rcIhqgYeibE397UiWg_xSk2TvAf1SEmOVF6F7BlEiTZPtbtODKd_W8ncq4SasUbxxTGdHXkmaoyV0iKrVpUT5IdtQFCNiMUhlnV-bVU6qIYIMxCXNboiO4dCHdkPoZId4yH3dRQycKVDA7bvvGdhxa2nK8a1aYRwdCcNgaLGmOp5lQWJhFZVvkmlBJ2NAGXyxr6mue9g0zufMb9lBHv1FK76o3a3Qs7w5GAWedh2MqNlVxsC28fGlIyZLNZorDR6tUbfs6mApYFBRFgC9oG3LQqoa-6Jc6no9-50WbYEwh3Q1dRl4t6AosxQKVEcmzJCAn32hb974cx1QYK5kwkB0E21XvOIe3pChRpgQU5hZZnorqcwQ8v0=w383-h680-no?authuser=0)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on September 17, 2020, 09:59:02 AM
damn that's awesome that there will be a vegan leather version and not just canvas
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on September 17, 2020, 03:57:51 PM
Skated the blacked-out $40 Labor Day weekend special Lakai Griffins today, and I think they’re my favorite Lakai’s so far, close to the cambridges on first impression, with just slightly higher collar around the heel and the canvas on these feels a bit sturdier (I already complained about the crepe-thin canvas on those Cambridges).  I’ll probably put a thicker insole in these for next time because the toe box feels a bit roomy, but otherwise good-to-go out of the box.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Thomas on September 18, 2020, 05:43:36 AM
Last Resort vegan leather via IG stories. April 2021
Also, canvas high-tops are coming too.

Yes ! I message them on Instagram and they said :
"we are trying to make very good options
vegan suede / leather / canvas"

I'm hyped.

On the other hand, I had my first session with the State Bishop yesterday and they are really great.
Nice grip, nice flick, apprently there's rubber under the canvas, so I hope they will last.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: The real veganshawn on September 19, 2020, 06:56:29 PM
I'm currently skating Servant shoes, scooped up two pairs when they were around, grrat shoes
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: ImmanuelCunt on September 20, 2020, 03:11:34 AM
Just saw that there is a vegan version of the continental 80.
https://www.adidas.com/us/continental-80-vegan-shoes/FW2336.html
Not a "skateshoe" but imo they skate great.
I am on my third pair of the normal continental 80 in a row right now and with a a bit of superglue on the side they last a long time for me. The sole is really durable, which is always the issue for me.
And you always find some vouchers online to get them rather cheap.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Maccat on September 20, 2020, 10:11:24 AM
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Last Resort vegan leather via IG stories. April 2021
Also, canvas high-tops are coming too.
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Yes ! I message them on Instagram and they said :
"we are trying to make very good options
vegan suede / leather / canvas"

I'm hyped.

On the other hand, I had my first session with the State Bishop yesterday and they are really great.
Nice grip, nice flick, apprently there's rubber under the canvas, so I hope they will last.
Got some cream canvas Bishops and they’re the sickest. That rubber underlay is the truth...makes you wish that all canvas models had that. Big reason why I’m picking another pair of States up before Vans.

You’re right on the grip. Has Nike feels to me. Good stuff.

Anyone out there run the denim offerings from State?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Junglist on September 20, 2020, 12:33:36 PM
Never skated states, definitely will soon, but from what I hear their denim offerings are way, way better than expected.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on September 22, 2020, 04:36:30 PM
States are designed well, even the canvas ones don’t tend to rip that bad in my experience.

User: Skatan just DM-ed me these:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CFMtBz8jYgJ/?igshid=1jg9aeuirjbhv
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on September 22, 2020, 04:47:29 PM
I’m skeptical of those...they look like that Adituff stuff which is just PU-coated leather.  The adidas site lists them as leather & suede (tho we know the site is often incorrect).  Did skatan give any other info?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: OrangeVHStapes on September 23, 2020, 08:57:55 AM
Ordered some Elgin Black/Gum Vegan states ... They get here today... Can't wait to skate em... Will report back soon.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Thomas on September 24, 2020, 04:31:23 AM
Ordered some Elgin Black/Gum Vegan states ... They get here today... Can't wait to skate em... Will report back soon.

Great !
Have you skated the Bishop before ?
Would be nice to have a comparison.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on September 24, 2020, 04:40:11 AM
I’m skeptical of those...they look like that Adituff stuff which is just PU-coated leather.  The adidas site lists them as leather & suede (tho we know the site is often incorrect).  Did skatan give any other info?
his reply:

Just checked it now, it’s actually leather &#129318;‍♂️
Dunno what’s the point of making it in real leather if it’s going to look like synthetic. So dumb
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on September 24, 2020, 06:47:30 AM
TBT: Nordstrom Rack still has a pretty decent size run of those older Kenny Anderson one star pros on sale
https://www.nordstromrack.com/events/403979/products/3287709/converse-one-star-pro-oxford-sneaker-unisex?color=YELLOW%2FWHITE%2FDA
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on September 26, 2020, 05:58:18 AM
es vegan pack is out. I kind of wish i would have waited and got the canvas accel slims. I got the synth ones and they are starting to break in, but I'm guessing the canvas ones would have a little more stretch to them.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on September 26, 2020, 06:37:46 AM
es vegan pack is out. I kind of wish i would have waited and got the canvas accel slims. I got the synth ones and they are starting to break in, but I'm guessing the canvas ones would have a little more stretch to them.
Just noticed that they’re $5 cheaper than all the other Accel Slim colorways.  The opposite of a vegan tax! (i.e. extra charge for soy milk in your coffee, etc)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on September 26, 2020, 07:12:15 AM
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es vegan pack is out. I kind of wish i would have waited and got the canvas accel slims. I got the synth ones and they are starting to break in, but I'm guessing the canvas ones would have a little more stretch to them.
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Just noticed that they’re $5 cheaper than all the other Accel Slim colorways.  The opposite of a vegan tax! (i.e. extra charge for soy milk in your coffee, etc)
Yeah, they are just canvas though, so I'm guessing they will not hold up as well as the others.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Matze on September 27, 2020, 12:52:10 PM
The Pontus shoe company last resort will have a canvas vegan shoe out. Don’t know when but they posted a picture on their ig.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on September 27, 2020, 03:04:05 PM
The Last Resort highs/mids look an awful lot like the emerica Tempsters from a few years ago, from the few sneak peeks Ive seen.  Def looking forward to the canvas or vegan leather lows tho!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on September 27, 2020, 07:39:40 PM
Will give them love if they bring out a vegan suede/ leather shoe!

When is that emerica vegan catalog dropping @EmericaTM, was is not fall 2020?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Youoverthere on September 28, 2020, 05:46:04 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/8smxSpT.jpg)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: SlapTM on September 28, 2020, 07:54:20 PM
Will give them love if they bring out a vegan suede/ leather shoe!

When is that emerica vegan catalog dropping @EmericaTM, was is not fall 2020?
Not a vegan catalog SP21 is the season with more vegan colorways. Also, working on trying to get a lot more vegan colorways of more inline models as well as using synth versus just the usual canvas.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on October 01, 2020, 10:01:05 PM
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Will give them love if they bring out a vegan suede/ leather shoe!

When is that emerica vegan catalog dropping @EmericaTM, was is not fall 2020?
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Not a vegan catalog SP21 is the season with more vegan colorways. Also, working on trying to get a lot more vegan colorways of more inline models as well as using synth versus just the usual canvas.
bring it!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: jay_nev on October 02, 2020, 10:30:12 AM

(https://i.ibb.co/7tnbMV1/656-E551-F-C6-F2-4-DC5-B227-E5-F686429-A88.jpg) (https://ibb.co/7tnbMV1)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on October 02, 2020, 02:23:54 PM
Appreciate the sentiment, but that new model looks like ass.  Just give us the 001 in vegan suede.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: jay_nev on October 02, 2020, 04:50:14 PM
Appreciate the sentiment, but that new model looks like ass.  Just give us the 001 in vegan suede.
why? Vans old skool style toebox?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on October 03, 2020, 02:47:48 AM

(https://i.ibb.co/7tnbMV1/656-E551-F-C6-F2-4-DC5-B227-E5-F686429-A88.jpg) (https://ibb.co/7tnbMV1)

consider my interest piqued
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: cucktard on October 03, 2020, 03:07:50 AM
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(https://i.ibb.co/7tnbMV1/656-E551-F-C6-F2-4-DC5-B227-E5-F686429-A88.jpg) (https://ibb.co/7tnbMV1)

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consider my interest piqued

I’d cop
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on October 03, 2020, 10:00:12 AM
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Appreciate the sentiment, but that new model looks like ass.  Just give us the 001 in vegan suede.
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why? Vans old skool style toebox?
I just think they look super pointy, like a gazelle, but with that old skool toebox cap thrown on there almost like an afterthought.  Looks like a cheap H&M version of an old skool
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Frank on October 04, 2020, 12:03:45 AM
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Appreciate the sentiment, but that new model looks like ass.  Just give us the 001 in vegan suede.
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why? Vans old skool style toebox?
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I just think they look super pointy, like a gazelle, but with that old skool toebox cap thrown on there almost like an afterthought.  Looks like a cheap H&M version of an old skool

yeah, have to agree there. didn't they show a shoe that had a bruin like t-toebox? maybe they scrapped that for the one piece of model 001. it seems like these new ones are the same than the 001s? just with that old skool toecap?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Junglist on October 04, 2020, 07:20:06 AM
They have that cool gazelle sole too
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: DarkPools on October 04, 2020, 12:28:53 PM
Maybe this is the wrong thread, but I think the Last Resort shoes look like cheap garbage. They look like knock-offs of other knock-offs. It is rad they will be doing canvas and hopefully synth models in the near future to add to the vegan offerings. Just hope they find their own look in other models aside from this One Star CC copy cat.
These look like what Straye was to Vans, except it's LR AB to Converse/Nike/etc. and is pricier.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on October 04, 2020, 05:00:02 PM
Lakai just put out a vegan slip on. Looks a lot like the Riley, but without the laces and only in canvas. They are actually labeled vegan though, so that’s something.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on October 04, 2020, 06:31:29 PM
Lakai just put out a vegan slip on. Looks a lot like the Riley, but without the laces and only in canvas. They are actually labeled vegan though, so that’s something.
seems like a step backwards though because the Riley was synth and has the better outsole/ insole.

Just put out a synth fucking cupsoles lakai!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on October 05, 2020, 07:38:54 AM
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Lakai just put out a vegan slip on. Looks a lot like the Riley, but without the laces and only in canvas. They are actually labeled vegan though, so that’s something.
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seems like a step backwards though because the Riley was synth and has the better outsole/ insole.

Just put out a synth fucking cupsoles lakai!
Yeah, I'm not going to buy them. I just like to see the vegan label. Hopefully a sign they will be doing more of that.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on October 07, 2020, 12:44:52 PM
some updates from a couple of the other threads:
-New Balance releasing three vegan options for early spring 2021
-NikeSB "e-dunks" coming out sometime soon (??) with all recycled, non-leather materials and low-waste packaging.  Good luck getting a pair though, i presume!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: jay_nev on October 07, 2020, 07:10:56 PM
More views and details about materials in caption

https://www.instagram.com/p/CGDckpzg7vs/?igshid=tet1oekovda
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on October 08, 2020, 02:56:13 AM
some updates from a couple of the other threads:
-New Balance releasing three vegan options for early spring 2021
-NikeSB "e-dunks" coming out sometime soon (??) with all recycled, non-leather materials and low-waste packaging.  Good luck getting a pair though, i presume!
good job squeezing that info out of @rothdigga @kneebone
I just hope they are cupsoles (and aren’t just a plain canvas option). I find the faux suede on the 420s a good alternative so I’m hoping they implement that into their other vegan models too!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on October 09, 2020, 08:54:22 AM
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some updates from a couple of the other threads:
-New Balance releasing three vegan options for early spring 2021
-NikeSB "e-dunks" coming out sometime soon (??) with all recycled, non-leather materials and low-waste packaging.  Good luck getting a pair though, i presume!
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good job squeezing that info out of @rothdigga @kneebone
I just hope they are cupsoles (and aren’t just a plain canvas option). I find the faux suede on the 420s a good alternative so I’m hoping they implement that into their other vegan models too!
I'm predicting at least one canvas slip-on.  Canvas slip-ons are the "well we have a house salad" of restaurant vegan options.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on October 09, 2020, 10:41:27 AM
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some updates from a couple of the other threads:
-New Balance releasing three vegan options for early spring 2021
-NikeSB "e-dunks" coming out sometime soon (??) with all recycled, non-leather materials and low-waste packaging.  Good luck getting a pair though, i presume!
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good job squeezing that info out of @rothdigga @kneebone
I just hope they are cupsoles (and aren’t just a plain canvas option). I find the faux suede on the 420s a good alternative so I’m hoping they implement that into their other vegan models too!
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I'm predicting at least one canvas slip-on.  Canvas slip-ons are the "well we have a house salad" of restaurant vegan options.
hahaha
*dumps house salad on table*
"there's your vegan "option" sir"
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: shucknjive on October 09, 2020, 11:16:00 AM
(https://media.titus.de/media/image/7f/8b/65/osiris-alle-schuhe-d3-2001-lightgrey-navy-vorderansicht-0604118_600x600.jpg)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Junglist on October 09, 2020, 12:56:37 PM
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some updates from a couple of the other threads:
-New Balance releasing three vegan options for early spring 2021
-NikeSB "e-dunks" coming out sometime soon (??) with all recycled, non-leather materials and low-waste packaging.  Good luck getting a pair though, i presume!
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good job squeezing that info out of @rothdigga @kneebone
I just hope they are cupsoles (and aren’t just a plain canvas option). I find the faux suede on the 420s a good alternative so I’m hoping they implement that into their other vegan models too!
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I'm predicting at least one canvas slip-on.  Canvas slip-ons are the "well we have a house salad" of restaurant vegan options.
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hahaha
*dumps house salad on table*
"there's your vegan "option" sir"
“Unfortunately all of our dressings do have dairy in them, so just plain then?”
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Sila on October 10, 2020, 05:46:28 AM
Es Evant now has a vegan colourway available.


https://www.esskateboarding.com/us/shop/footwear/evant-5101000171.html (https://www.esskateboarding.com/us/shop/footwear/evant-5101000171.html)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on October 13, 2020, 06:25:01 PM
Es Evant now has a vegan colourway available.
https://www.esskateboarding.com/us/shop/footwear/evant-5101000171.html (https://www.esskateboarding.com/us/shop/footwear/evant-5101000171.html)
Yes, they posted it on insta this morning too! Not sure if I can rock that colourway but I’m intrigued ... looks like veganskateblog got sent one colourway of each of the new models from the vegan pack so hopefully he can drop a review sometime soon for those of us who don’t have the luxury of trying them on in person before purchasing.

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https://www.instagram.com/p/CGSkkYUhfId/?igshid=9gbrngptbca5
Blander than a house salad but I wanna support them and at least they label vegan &#38;#127793;  where applicable?

@kneebone tried to find out whether the Spanky KSL reissue was vegan (like the OG) but I don’t think we have a reply yet.

Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on October 13, 2020, 06:46:32 PM
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Es Evant now has a vegan colourway available.
https://www.esskateboarding.com/us/shop/footwear/evant-5101000171.html (https://www.esskateboarding.com/us/shop/footwear/evant-5101000171.html)
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Yes, they posted it on insta this morning too! Not sure if I can rock that colourway but I’m intrigued ... looks like veganskateblog got sent one colourway of each of the new models from the vegan pack so hopefully he can drop a review sometime soon for those of us who don’t have the luxury of trying them on in person before purchasing.

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Blander than a house salad but I wanna support them and at least they label vegan &#38;#38;#127793;  where applicable?

@kneebone tried to find out whether the Spanky KSL reissue was vegan (like the OG) but I don’t think we have a reply yet.
Haha yeah, anxiously awaiting the disappointing response from EmericaTM.

I don’t want to poke the bear regarding those States, but on the websites that allow you to super-zoom that tab on the tongue certainly looks like genuine leather.  Hoping it’s a reaaaallly good fake, for labeling’s sake. 
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on October 13, 2020, 07:49:07 PM
↑ they did something similar on the bishops, I always assumed it was synth, surely they can’t be that unaware in 2020 right? RIGHT??
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Thomas on October 14, 2020, 12:26:17 AM
↑ they did something similar on the bishops, I always assumed it was synth, surely they can’t be that unaware in 2020 right? RIGHT??

Well, let's hope it's synthetic since they put a vegan label on here.
I'm still skating my first pair of Bishop though, I had to glue/shoegoo them quite early but it's still holding up.

I will try those Elgin if I find them, they kinda look like the Authentic pros.

I was very pleased by the whole communication of és with that vegan pack, but to be honest the shoes designs are not my cup of tea.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on October 14, 2020, 03:12:26 AM
I wasn’t digging the evant at first but that colourway is really growing on me...
(Still would have preferred all black on gum)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on October 17, 2020, 03:21:36 AM
https://www.instagram.com/p/CGcK7k6lhjm/?igshid=1j9u7nvmcx8rw
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Thomas on October 19, 2020, 12:57:47 AM
This Last Resort story was very pleasing, along with the pictures of the faux-suede which look very nice.

On another topic, I miraculously found a pair of Ryan Lays on eBay, but they happen to be sales samples (it wasn't marked on the sale).
I never had faux-suede before, and it reaaaally look like real suede to me.
Is the difference between real suede and vegan suede usually noticeable ?

If not this is really impressive, but for the moment it's like eating beyond meat for the first time and wonder if the waiter made a mistake and gave a real steak  ;D
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Maccat on October 19, 2020, 02:21:22 AM
This Last Resort story was very pleasing, along with the pictures of the faux-suede which look very nice.

On another topic, I miraculously found a pair of Ryan Lays on eBay, but they happen to be sales samples (it wasn't marked on the sale).
I never had faux-suede before, and it reaaaally look like real suede to me.
Is the difference between real suede and vegan suede usually noticeable ?

If not this is really impressive, but for the moment it's like eating beyond meat for the first time and wonder if the waiter made a mistake and gave a real steak  ;D

Wondered this too. Almost copped the Lay’s a while ago but went with State’s instead. If faux suede is anything like the real deal I’d gladly pay up.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on October 19, 2020, 04:23:05 AM
Sole tech’s faux suede is top notch! I’m
Kinda bummed I threw my Ryan Lays away, they still had some life left in them and are great in the colder months.
Either way, that shit is tough, you won’t be disappointed!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: vegangangzta on October 22, 2020, 09:35:22 AM
https://fallenfootwear.us/collections/vegan/products/patriot-white-black-vegan

https://fallenfootwear.us/collections/vegan/products/bomber-brown-turquoise

pretty dope! ordered the patriots yesterday
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on October 22, 2020, 10:06:03 AM
Heavy KCK vibes on those Patriot outsoles, but I don't think I can bring myself to rock the F in 2020
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: jkadams on October 23, 2020, 02:01:07 AM
fyi, the new es accel slim vegan is apparently not actually vegan; the materials sticker has the symbol for leather, and the tongue tag says "upper of leather and man-made"; the material on the heel and behind the eyelets are presumably the leather parts
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on October 23, 2020, 05:58:20 AM
Really? Im guessing they messed up the tags then? It’s doubtful they’d mess up the materials ...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on October 23, 2020, 09:56:03 AM
Weird, I was just out taking my dog on a walk and I saw a guy wearing some black/white/gum busenitz vulcs that appeared to be made of the synthetic nubuck stuff that adidas uses on the seeleys.  They were just like these, but the heel stabilizer thing was also gum to match the sole.  The guy did not appear to be a skateboarder so i have no idea where he might've gotten them and i didnt feel like stopping him to ask.  Isn't there a pal who works for adidas who might be able to confirm what i saw?
(https://assets.adidas.com/images/h_400,f_auto,q_auto:sensitive,fl_lossy/dd4661f9feda4272b4f7ab4101564e35_9366/Busenitz_Vulc_2.0_Shoes_Black_FV5861_01_standard.jpg)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: vegangangzta on October 23, 2020, 11:30:06 AM
fyi, the new es accel slim vegan is apparently not actually vegan; the materials sticker has the symbol for leather, and the tongue tag says "upper of leather and man-made"; the material on the heel and behind the eyelets are presumably the leather parts


Osiris does this too. Whoever runs the IG has assured me all the shoes are vegan now, and mentioned the owner or main designer being a long time vegan? I have a pair of the Trace and it's got the animal hide symbol but it's clearly faux.

Was just thinking it would be rad if there was a group of vegan skaters who just would start their own company. Creating quality shoes with synthetics. Not that we necessarily need more shoe companies, because a new one pops up every year...also I don't know how many pros are actually vegan and not just "plant based", other than Templeton.

Anyway, props to Fallen for listening to their customers and coming out with two new vegan options that weren't canvas.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Teddy2Belts on October 23, 2020, 05:12:32 PM
Has anyone thought about skating these Vans Mod Slip-Ons? Not billed as skate shoes. But they've got the UltimateWaffle outsole and Rapidweld rubbery stuff on the toe. Not sure what I think (and not psyched on the look). But I did skate the Rapidweld Lite and really liked it.

https://www.vans.com/shop/mod-slip-on-marshmallow-clear#hero=0

(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1210/9358/products/VN0A4TZZKAG_1_grande.jpg?v=1589645817)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on October 24, 2020, 03:39:05 AM
Weird, I was just out taking my dog on a walk and I saw a guy wearing some black/white/gum busenitz vulcs that appeared to be made of the synthetic nubuck stuff that adidas uses on the seeleys.  They were just like these, but the heel stabilizer thing was also gum to match the sole.  The guy did not appear to be a skateboarder so i have no idea where he might've gotten them and i didnt feel like stopping him to ask.  Isn't there a pal who works for adidas who might be able to confirm what i saw?
(https://assets.adidas.com/images/h_400,f_auto,q_auto:sensitive,fl_lossy/dd4661f9feda4272b4f7ab4101564e35_9366/Busenitz_Vulc_2.0_Shoes_Black_FV5861_01_standard.jpg)
get Skatan on the case!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Richard Skidder on October 24, 2020, 08:23:32 AM
Just bought a pair of canvas Janoski RM. Is there anything you guys do beforehand to make the canvas last longer or just shoe goo as you go along?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on October 24, 2020, 09:24:45 AM
Just bought a pair of canvas Janoski RM. Is there anything you guys do beforehand to make the canvas last longer or just shoe goo as you go along?
I put a couple tiny dots of super glue on the ollie area, before you skate them.  Makes the canvas virtually indestructible, but use it sparingly because it also makes the canvas inflexible
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: moonordie on October 24, 2020, 09:26:43 AM
Has anyone thought about skating these Vans Mod Slip-Ons? Not billed as skate shoes. But they've got the UltimateWaffle outsole and Rapidweld rubbery stuff on the toe. Not sure what I think (and not psyched on the look). But I did skate the Rapidweld Lite and really liked it.

https://www.vans.com/shop/mod-slip-on-marshmallow-clear#hero=0

(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1210/9358/products/VN0A4TZZKAG_1_grande.jpg?v=1589645817)
I remember checking those time ago and I'm also super curious about them. Pricey in here but just checked and the price dropped a little bit. I'm tempted.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Chega on November 01, 2020, 08:37:47 AM
I wouldn't try C1rca, pretty sure the quality isn't great, but they have some vegan options. https://issuu.com/optiondistribution/docs/fw20
They are apparently alive, at least in Europe.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: cucktard on November 02, 2020, 04:26:31 AM
Just bought a pair of canvas Janoski RM. Is there anything you guys do beforehand to make the canvas last longer or just shoe goo as you go along?

I don’t ollie.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Cubz on November 06, 2020, 09:31:53 AM
Hi,

I'm new here ! I'm a vegan girl from France. I don't skate but for me, the best shoes are skate shoes  ;)
I have wide feet with high arch, so it has always been hard to find shoes (even more now that I'm vegan...), so this thread is so great !

I don't think it has been mentionned in the previous pages, but Globe have some new vegan shoes : http://www.christiankoeder.com/2020/09/Globe2020.html (http://www.christiankoeder.com/2020/09/Globe2020.html)

I just ordered the Encore-2 (I searched for vegan Maranas because I prefer cupsoles, but they are sold out in my size), don't know what to expect about them... We'll see !

(Btw, I emailed Etnies to ask them if there will be another vegan Marana colourway soon, I'm wainting for the answer)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on November 06, 2020, 04:23:07 PM
Good on Globe for offering that many options but there’s no way I’m going to wear their shoes in 2020. Also, maybe be careful of that site, that guy isn’t always right with his claims of vegan shoes. I’d be more inclined to trust this thread tbh

***
A new possible contender?
https://www.zumiez.com/vans-kyle-walker-pro-black-pewter-white-denim-skate-shoes.html

Also, Tate just posted some new AVEs one of which looks like it could be synth?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Cubz on November 06, 2020, 11:03:35 PM
Good on Globe for offering that many options but there’s no way I’m going to wear their shoes in 2020. Also, maybe be careful of that site, that guy isn’t always right with his claims of vegan shoes. I’d be more inclined to trust this thread tbh

Of course, I checked on Globe website before ordering, and the shoes are labelled "vegan friendly" (the Encore 2 and some other models are in synthetic leather/synthetic nubuck)  : https://fr.globebrand.com/collections/globe-vegan-skate-shoes

Edit : I received them today, they're pretty comfy right out of the box. TTS I would say, and toe box is ok for me. The synth nubuck looks good too !

Here are some pics :


(https://i.ibb.co/whBP5Mr/20201107-103130.jpg) (https://ibb.co/whBP5Mr)

(https://i.ibb.co/pzqy6M5/20201107-103146.jpg) (https://ibb.co/pzqy6M5)

(https://i.ibb.co/kGvtDys/20201107-103423.jpg) (https://ibb.co/kGvtDys)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on November 07, 2020, 02:53:38 AM
They actually look pretty solid...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Sila on November 07, 2020, 02:57:06 AM
Yeah they look good to me too
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on November 07, 2020, 07:41:48 AM
A few weeks ago I was able to find an unworn pair of the canvas Andrew Allen authentic highs on one of the reseller sites for below retail, and damn these are my favorite skate shoes in a long long time.  I'm generally not a fan at all of high tops, but I leave the top two lace holes empty on these and man they are just so perfect.  I really hope these make it into the regular pro skate lineup sometime soon!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Teddy2Belts on November 07, 2020, 01:38:03 PM

A new possible contender?
https://www.zumiez.com/vans-kyle-walker-pro-black-pewter-white-denim-skate-shoes.html


Might have to try those. I'm still skating and loving my Accel Slim synths. Would just get another pair of those, but the sole is wearing down fast, just as my Accel Plus soles did. Anyone else notice that? Or is it just me and my mob grip?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on November 08, 2020, 07:10:58 AM
Those Walkers have been out for a while. I think the badge on the tongue may be leather. Vans has done a lot of that over the past few years. They may have been discontinued by now as well.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: pedro_mayn on November 09, 2020, 07:54:34 AM
Does anyone remember there ever being a synthetic version of an OG Accel before?

I'm skating my old skate shoes I used to collect and I love the accel, but never remembered any other material than suede or leather being used.

Anyone got any advice on any reissues or particularly 'chunky' shoes that are vegan? I noticed the Evant has one colourway listed but I'm not entirely sold on the looks.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on November 09, 2020, 10:39:34 AM
Does anyone remember there ever being a synthetic version of an OG Accel before?

I'm skating my old skate shoes I used to collect and I love the accel, but never remembered any other material than suede or leather being used.

Anyone got any advice on any reissues or particularly 'chunky' shoes that are vegan? I noticed the Evant has one colourway listed but I'm not entirely sold on the looks.
The Es Symbol looks to be pretty chunky. Also check out the link to the vegan Globe stuff someone posted a few posts back, I think there is a pretty chunky guy there. There is always Osiris. They still make the D3.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on November 09, 2020, 11:20:40 AM
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Does anyone remember there ever being a synthetic version of an OG Accel before?

I'm skating my old skate shoes I used to collect and I love the accel, but never remembered any other material than suede or leather being used.

Anyone got any advice on any reissues or particularly 'chunky' shoes that are vegan? I noticed the Evant has one colourway listed but I'm not entirely sold on the looks.
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The Es Symbol looks to be pretty chunky. Also check out the link to the vegan Globe stuff someone posted a few posts back, I think there is a pretty chunky guy there. There is always Osiris. They still make the D3.
Also etnies, haha
(https://www.etnies.com/dw/image/v2/ABCH_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_etnies/default/dwf7ee5f31/Fall2020/Footwear/4101000467-004-S-001.png?sw=500&sh=500&sm=fit)
(https://www.etnies.com/dw/image/v2/ABCH_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_etnies/default/dwa76a379f/HO20/4101000519-552-S-001.png?sw=500&sh=500&sm=fit)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on November 09, 2020, 02:03:09 PM
Does anyone remember there ever being a synthetic version of an OG Accel before?

I'm skating my old skate shoes I used to collect and I love the accel, but never remembered any other material than suede or leather being used.

Anyone got any advice on any reissues or particularly 'chunky' shoes that are vegan? I noticed the Evant has one colourway listed but I'm not entirely sold on the looks.
circa and Osiris got you covered: both do early 00s chunky style shoes in synth
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: vegangangzta on November 09, 2020, 08:39:57 PM
I have two brand new pairs of Andrew Allen vans black and etnies marana tan/gum

Both still in the box. If anyone needs em hmu

Size 11
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on November 09, 2020, 09:08:34 PM
damn I would have taken the Etnies off you if they were in size 10.

I grabbed some Emerica Omen Hi for super cheap, hopefully will keep my ankles a bit warmer over the winter, my 420s breath too much for the colder months I think...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: vegangangzta on November 09, 2020, 09:32:19 PM
damn I would have taken the Etnies off you if they were in size 10.

I grabbed some Emerica Omen Hi for super cheap, hopefully will keep my ankles a bit warmer over the winter, my 420s breath too much for the colder months I think...

They definitely fit more like 10.5! That’s why I’m parting with em. My other pair I skated for awhile but ended up being too snug for me. I like my 420s as a chill shoe but the design is weird for me to skate. Nice looking shoe though!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on November 10, 2020, 06:52:47 AM
damn I would have taken the Etnies off you if they were in size 10.

I grabbed some Emerica Omen Hi for super cheap, hopefully will keep my ankles a bit warmer over the winter, my 420s breath too much for the colder months I think...
https://www.thepointskateshop.com/etnies-marana.html?id=48831712
came across this the other day. Not sure if they ship internationally or not.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: pedro_mayn on November 10, 2020, 08:33:32 AM
Cheers for the suggestions - kinda annoying it's the stuff I remember from when I started in '06 with the big logo on the back or stuff like the Schemes.

I'll keep an eye out and probably drop Don a message on Insta to put the feelers out there on some demand for synthetic chunky shoes haha.

I noticed looking at older catalogs and posts that funny enough some of the older stuff had a lot of synthetic options.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: vegangangzta on November 10, 2020, 02:38:43 PM
These just dropped. Look vegan to me

https://www.dcshoes.com/men%27s-manual-s-evan-skate-shoes-ADYS300629.html
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Uncle Flea on November 10, 2020, 03:04:53 PM
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Has anyone thought about skating these Vans Mod Slip-Ons? Not billed as skate shoes. But they've got the UltimateWaffle outsole and Rapidweld rubbery stuff on the toe. Not sure what I think (and not psyched on the look). But I did skate the Rapidweld Lite and really liked it.

https://www.vans.com/shop/mod-slip-on-marshmallow-clear#hero=0

(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1210/9358/products/VN0A4TZZKAG_1_grande.jpg?v=1589645817)
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I remember checking those time ago and I'm also super curious about them. Pricey in here but just checked and the price dropped a little bit. I'm tempted.

I'd have to spray paint them if they don't come in black. This is a great idea. I hope other brands bite this sole
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on November 10, 2020, 04:52:13 PM
These just dropped. Look vegan to me

https://www.dcshoes.com/men%27s-manual-s-evan-skate-shoes-ADYS300629.html
I never realized that the original Evans came in a few vegan options as well https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwiFkeXeovnsAhVtl3IEHZjeBB0QFjAFegQICRAC&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FDC-Mens-Evan-Smith-Hi%2Fdp%2FB073217G9T&usg=AOvVaw0d4di7ykTQM3esuIEPFOlv
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on November 10, 2020, 05:04:31 PM
These just dropped. Look vegan to me

https://www.dcshoes.com/men%27s-manual-s-evan-skate-shoes-ADYS300629.html
pretty sure they are, the DCs I posted a few pages back were actually the manual prototype and even had vegan friendly written on the insoles:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CErUa7hFyml/?igshid=1cqm6ig6c95vw

All of Evans models were supposed to vegan but DC screwed him over time and time again, I’m honestly surprised he stayed with them after specifically asking them not to use animal products but then again he microdoses on the regs and eats dog shit so...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: j....soy..... on November 10, 2020, 10:31:48 PM
Pretty sure same thing happened to Mcrank but he took the odd sip of coffee and went for helmetless bike rides...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on November 10, 2020, 11:23:05 PM
Pretty sure same thing happened to Mcrank but he took the odd sip of coffee and went for helmetless bike rides...
McCrank’s case is even weirder because sole tech were always about having vegan options. Hell, they had sheep, they had Ed on emerica and 95% of eS puffy tech shoes in the early 00s were synthetic
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: notmikerusczyk on November 10, 2020, 11:34:20 PM
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These just dropped. Look vegan to me

https://www.dcshoes.com/men%27s-manual-s-evan-skate-shoes-ADYS300629.html
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pretty sure they are, the DCs I posted a few pages back were actually the manual prototype and even had vegan friendly written on the insoles:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CErUa7hFyml/?igshid=1cqm6ig6c95vw

All of Evans models were supposed to vegan but DC screwed him over time and time again, I’m honestly surprised he stayed with them after specifically asking them not to use animal products but then again he microdoses on the regs and eats dog shit so...
is evan vegan?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on November 11, 2020, 12:34:39 AM
Well he was when his shoe first came out and even did an interview where he said he was angry angry about DC using animal products for his shoe.
Post KOTR though, who knows?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Frank on November 11, 2020, 12:01:06 PM
i wouldn't trust evan smith on veganism, he was on film consuming animal product.

what evan is vegan skateboarding these days.

i see myself out...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: vegangangzta on November 11, 2020, 12:58:39 PM
Etnies Devon Smillie Blitz

(https://i.ibb.co/3dtMfd3/IMG-5055-3.jpg) (https://ibb.co/3dtMfd3)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: MorningSesh on November 14, 2020, 03:44:36 PM
Does anyone have any non-canvas recommendations? Was looking forward to trying out the accel slims but they don't have my size at the moment. Currently skating Nyjah's shoe.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: vegangangzta on November 15, 2020, 04:46:07 AM
Does anyone have any non-canvas recommendations? Was looking forward to trying out the accel slims but they don't have my size at the moment. Currently skating Nyjah's shoe.

https://www.zumiez.com/es-accel-slim-black-white-red-skate-shoes.html (unless you wear 11.5)

These say “premium suede” on the site, but I own them and under the tongue it says “all man made materials”. Highly durable. I’d also recommend the etnies blitz. There’s two versions with faux suede right now. Green/gum and black/gum.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on November 15, 2020, 05:36:10 AM
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Does anyone have any non-canvas recommendations? Was looking forward to trying out the accel slims but they don't have my size at the moment. Currently skating Nyjah's shoe.
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https://www.zumiez.com/es-accel-slim-black-white-red-skate-shoes.html (unless you wear 11.5)

These say “premium suede” on the site, but I own them and under the tongue it says “all man made materials”. Highly durable. I’d also recommend the etnies blitz. There’s two versions with faux suede right now. Green/gum and black/gum.
Sounds like you prefer cupsoles over vulc, in which case I’d also recommend the NB#420 which has been discussed a lot in this thread
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: MorningSesh on November 15, 2020, 08:13:53 AM
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Does anyone have any non-canvas recommendations? Was looking forward to trying out the accel slims but they don't have my size at the moment. Currently skating Nyjah's shoe.
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https://www.zumiez.com/es-accel-slim-black-white-red-skate-shoes.html (unless you wear 11.5)

These say “premium suede” on the site, but I own them and under the tongue it says “all man made materials”. Highly durable. I’d also recommend the etnies blitz. There’s two versions with faux suede right now. Green/gum and black/gum.
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Sounds like you prefer cupsoles over vulc, in which case I’d also recommend the NB#420 which has been discussed a lot in this thread
Thanks yall. Did not expect a new balance suggestion but the #420 looks pretty good. Now i want to cop both. I really wish they had more colorways for the accel slims.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on November 15, 2020, 08:36:23 AM
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Does anyone have any non-canvas recommendations? Was looking forward to trying out the accel slims but they don't have my size at the moment. Currently skating Nyjah's shoe.
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https://www.zumiez.com/es-accel-slim-black-white-red-skate-shoes.html (unless you wear 11.5)

These say “premium suede” on the site, but I own them and under the tongue it says “all man made materials”. Highly durable. I’d also recommend the etnies blitz. There’s two versions with faux suede right now. Green/gum and black/gum.
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Sounds like you prefer cupsoles over vulc, in which case I’d also recommend the NB#420 which has been discussed a lot in this thread
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Thanks yall. Did not expect a new balance suggestion but the #420 looks pretty good. Now i want to cop both. I really wish they had more colorways for the accel slims.
The accel slims are indeed very slim. If your feet are at all wide, i'd recommend going a different route. I've also been wanting to try the 420s. just trying to justify buying another pair of shoes.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on November 15, 2020, 08:52:02 AM
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Does anyone have any non-canvas recommendations? Was looking forward to trying out the accel slims but they don't have my size at the moment. Currently skating Nyjah's shoe.
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https://www.zumiez.com/es-accel-slim-black-white-red-skate-shoes.html (unless you wear 11.5)

These say “premium suede” on the site, but I own them and under the tongue it says “all man made materials”. Highly durable. I’d also recommend the etnies blitz. There’s two versions with faux suede right now. Green/gum and black/gum.
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Sounds like you prefer cupsoles over vulc, in which case I’d also recommend the NB#420 which has been discussed a lot in this thread
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Thanks yall. Did not expect a new balance suggestion but the #420 looks pretty good. Now i want to cop both. I really wish they had more colorways for the accel slims.
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The accel slims are indeed very slim. If your feet are at all wide, i'd recommend going a different route. I've also been wanting to try the 420s. just trying to justify buying another pair of shoes.
100% agree.  I have a normal-to-narrow foot and the accel slims still squeezed my forefoot to the point that I could only skate in them twice.  I wish i could size-up to help alleviate that, but the length was already pretty roomy.   Now, the complaint about the 420s is the exact opposite...super roomy forefoot. 
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on November 15, 2020, 07:13:29 PM
If you get the 420s make sure they are the faux suede ones NOT the plasticy ones.
420s are great, esp if you don't like elf shoes. They give your toes more room to move which might seem weird at first but it amazing once you get used to it. Mine broke in in the first session!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Cubz on November 16, 2020, 12:26:28 AM
Just saw these, they seem to be vegan (not my thing, but maybe some of you here can be interested) : https://axionfootwear.com/collections/footwear/products/majik (https://axionfootwear.com/collections/footwear/products/majik) and another colorway : https://axionfootwear.com/collections/footwear/products/majik-black (https://axionfootwear.com/collections/footwear/products/majik-black)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on November 16, 2020, 04:41:51 AM
Funny, I was looking at those axions today thinking, “they look synth...”
No way I could pull them off though
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on November 16, 2020, 07:55:59 AM
I ordered a pair of Symbols from eS. I was considering the evant, but I've been skating the white Winkowski Omens and didn't really want another white shoe. Still haven't tried the 420, but not really into the black/blue colorway that is out now. I really wish I had jumped on the limited green ones in the spring. I've seen some on ebay, but I'm not paying some shoe scalper an extra $50. It's too bad the newest accel plus everstitch has suede on it. That is a really good shoe. Also the code WELCOME10 gets you 20% off at eS with free shipping. I was wondering about that axion too. Anyone get word from them if it is fully vegan? Not sure it's something I would buy, but it's good there are some options.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on November 16, 2020, 08:44:07 AM
I asked on instagram and that Axion shoe is vegan. It seems like they are doing limited runs though, so it may not be around for very long. Good to see some vegan stuff coming out though.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: vegangangzta on November 20, 2020, 02:25:43 PM
https://fallenfootwear.us/collections/vegan/products/t-gun-black-rasta

Was never big on Rasta colors, but it’s kinda taking me back to the iPath days. Also nubuck. Nice!  8)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: vegangangzta on November 21, 2020, 04:50:11 PM
Also, I just saw these. I feel liked they were talked about a few pages back...the description says textile and synthetic. Anyone have em?

https://www.adidas.com/us/busenitz-pro-shoes/G48060.html
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on November 21, 2020, 09:56:02 PM
↑ we went through this a few pages back but adidas sucks at labeling and suck even more at fixing their incorrect labeling ...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on November 24, 2020, 05:58:18 AM
I got my Symbols. They are the chunkiest shoe I've had in 20 years. I could probably go for a little less tongue, its about an inch thick. Pretty stiff, going to take some breaking in. The faux suede looks really nice. Not sure when I'll get to skate them as it's winter and covid shut down the indoor parks.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: pedro_mayn on November 25, 2020, 04:08:14 AM
I think I might cop the synth Shell Toes soon, 'cause I miss skating shell toes and they look pretty decent.

Will post what the score is once I skate 'em.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on November 25, 2020, 04:38:03 AM
I think I might cop the synth Shell Toes soon, 'cause I miss skating shell toes and they look pretty decent.

Will post what the score is once I skate 'em.
I got a pair a couple months ago, haven’t skated them yet but they feel like they would skate great
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on November 25, 2020, 05:32:16 AM
Yeah, they shell toes are teasing me too; to go black or white is the question. Are they tts? Some sites here are saying half size up...

@padded_shorts post some pics of the symbols on foot when you have a chance! Do they look ridiculously chunky?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: pedro_mayn on November 25, 2020, 06:11:29 AM
Yeah, they shell toes are teasing me too; to go black or white is the question. Are they tts? Some sites here are saying half size up...

It does say on the Adidas site that you should go half a size up as well.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on November 25, 2020, 06:18:26 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/shGultJm.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/uj4URWXm.jpg)
They do look pretty chunky. I'm hoping that once they break in a little more I'll be able to lace them up all the way. I have a tall foot and it's too tight at the top with that fat tongue. They are very warm so they should be good for winter. They really don't look as bad as I thought they might. Definitely make you feel nostalgic for when every shoe looked like this.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on November 25, 2020, 06:17:05 PM
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Yeah, they shell toes are teasing me too; to go black or white is the question. Are they tts? Some sites here are saying half size up...
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It does say on the Adidas site that you should go half a size up as well.
cheers!
@padded_shorts they’re cool, don’t know if I could pull them off though. Interested to hear how they skate? I can’t find the evant vegan version anywhere...

Also, just going to quote this here for future reference:

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@rothdigga please do keep the 420s around, they fill a nice gap in the lack of vegan cupsoles market.
A while back you talked about 3 new vegan models coming out next spring right?
Will there be a cupsole/ non-canvas shoe in that mix?
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420's should have a special drop each year and I would expect that to continue, so you'll always have those.  I think one of the vegan options is synthetic suede so that's good and the 420's are always non-canvas. 
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Thomas on November 26, 2020, 12:32:05 AM
I'm still rotating with the two pairs of Sate Bishop I bought of September 10th.
Having two pairs is cool because you can let the shoegoo dry while you skate the other.

I liked them so much that I just bought another two pairs of the cream Bishop for 50€.

I think they will last me enough to try the faux suede Last Resort this spring.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on November 26, 2020, 01:47:03 AM
My 420s are still going so strong!
I got some emerica omens in canvas for half price, not sure if I like them...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: pedro_mayn on November 26, 2020, 03:54:37 AM
So I looked at NB's website to see if they have any decent synthetic shoes and I noticed under the details for the AM425 it states 'synthetic and mesh'.

https://www.newbalance.co.uk/men/shoes/lifestyle/court-classics/all-coasts-am425/AM425V1-32237.html?dwvar_AM425V1-32237_style=AM425WGN#style=AM425WGN&size=7.5&width=D

Just in case y'all didn't know.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Thomas on November 26, 2020, 05:52:29 AM
My 420s are still going so strong!
I got some emerica omens in canvas for half price, not sure if I like them...

You got the green faux suede ones ? Those are pretty hard to find but the construction seems very nice.
I looked at the omens online for some time, but in the end I wasn't sure I would like them either.
Are they as big as they seem in pictures ? I mean, compared to the indicators ?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on November 26, 2020, 06:44:06 AM
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My 420s are still going so strong!
I got some emerica omens in canvas for half price, not sure if I like them...
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You got the green faux suede ones ? Those are pretty hard to find but the construction seems very nice.
I looked at the omens online for some time, but in the end I wasn't sure I would like them either.
Are they as big as they seem in pictures ? I mean, compared to the indicators ?
yes, I do have the green 4/20 limited edition ones. quality is top notch, chucked some footprint insoles in there too and never looked back.
I don't know if the omens are *that* big, I kinda bought them for the winter because my only other two skate shoes are the 420 and Riley 2 slip-ons at this point which aren't exactly built for super cold days. I haven't skated in them yet, but I will say they have quite  a bit of room in the toebox meaning you could rock them with fairly warm socks!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on November 26, 2020, 06:51:24 AM
So I looked at NB's website to see if they have any decent synthetic shoes and I noticed under the details for the AM425 it states 'synthetic and mesh'.

https://www.newbalance.co.uk/men/shoes/lifestyle/court-classics/all-coasts-am425/AM425V1-32237.html?dwvar_AM425V1-32237_style=AM425WGN#style=AM425WGN&size=7.5&width=D

Just in case y'all didn't know.
Yep!  I’ve had my eye on these for a few weeks now but haven’t pulled the trigger yet because I already have too many shoes and I’m trying to reduce my skate purchases from the big sports brands.  But damn I really like those! If there’s a significant weekend sale that might just be my last straw...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Uncle Flea on November 26, 2020, 07:57:45 AM
Just so it's known the state Elgin shoe must have some special stuff holding it together.

I figured hole day one but I've skated the like 6x likely over 20 hrs. No hole just a light spot.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on November 26, 2020, 08:54:57 AM
Just so it's known the state Elgin shoe must have some special stuff holding it together.

I figured hole day one but I've skated the like 6x likely over 20 hrs. No hole just a light spot.
Do you have the Elgins with the leather-look tab on the tongue, or with the embroidery?  I know it says they’re vegan, but leather tab looks awfully real in all the super-zooms I’ve looked at. 
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Teddy2Belts on November 26, 2020, 12:54:47 PM
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So I looked at NB's website to see if they have any decent synthetic shoes and I noticed under the details for the AM425 it states 'synthetic and mesh'.

https://www.newbalance.co.uk/men/shoes/lifestyle/court-classics/all-coasts-am425/AM425V1-32237.html?dwvar_AM425V1-32237_style=AM425WGN#style=AM425WGN&size=7.5&width=D

Just in case y'all didn't know.
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Yep!  I’ve had my eye on these for a few weeks now but haven’t pulled the trigger yet because I already have too many shoes and I’m trying to reduce my skate purchases from the big sports brands.  But damn I really like those! If there’s a significant weekend sale that might just be my last straw...

Looks like 30% off everything on the US site. They've got some 420s in stock too.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Uncle Flea on November 26, 2020, 01:19:16 PM
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Just so it's known the state Elgin shoe must have some special stuff holding it together.

I figured hole day one but I've skated the like 6x likely over 20 hrs. No hole just a light spot.
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Do you have the Elgins with the leather-look tab on the tongue, or with the embroidery?  I know it says they’re vegan, but leather tab looks awfully real in all the super-zooms I’ve looked at.

It's fake check it out it's also a screen not embroidery so maybe it's a different one?

 (https://i.ibb.co/Fqzb8vN/16064254986858782280628360510315.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Fqzb8vN)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on November 26, 2020, 04:09:22 PM
Just so it's known the state Elgin shoe must have some special stuff holding it together.

I figured hole day one but I've skated the like 6x likely over 20 hrs. No hole just a light spot.
yeah, even the canvas states are designed really well, if it was a vans era your toes would be bleeding!
They also have a rubber underlay for when you eventually rip through the canvas
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Uncle Flea on November 26, 2020, 04:16:40 PM
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Just so it's known the state Elgin shoe must have some special stuff holding it together.

I figured hole day one but I've skated the like 6x likely over 20 hrs. No hole just a light spot.
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yeah, even the canvas states are designed really well, if it was a vans era your toes would be bleeding!
They also have a rubber underlay for when you eventually rip through the canvas

That makes sense. They did a bang up job.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on November 28, 2020, 10:32:02 AM
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So I looked at NB's website to see if they have any decent synthetic shoes and I noticed under the details for the AM425 it states 'synthetic and mesh'.

https://www.newbalance.co.uk/men/shoes/lifestyle/court-classics/all-coasts-am425/AM425V1-32237.html?dwvar_AM425V1-32237_style=AM425WGN#style=AM425WGN&size=7.5&width=D

Just in case y'all didn't know.
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Yep!  I’ve had my eye on these for a few weeks now but haven’t pulled the trigger yet because I already have too many shoes and I’m trying to reduce my skate purchases from the big sports brands.  But damn I really like those! If there’s a significant weekend sale that might just be my last straw...
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Looks like 30% off everything on the US site. They've got some 420s in stock too.
The 420s aren’t included in the sale. Disappointing.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Thomas on November 29, 2020, 12:37:43 AM
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Just so it's known the state Elgin shoe must have some special stuff holding it together.

I figured hole day one but I've skated the like 6x likely over 20 hrs. No hole just a light spot.
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yeah, even the canvas states are designed really well, if it was a vans era your toes would be bleeding!
They also have a rubber underlay for when you eventually rip through the canvas

Let's be honest, this happen on the first or second sesh.
Very good shoes, I love them though.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on November 29, 2020, 01:47:21 AM
Idk, I’m not super hard on my shoes but the canvas ones I had held up for a long time without ripping.

I tried some of those waffle cup bmx vans in synthetic yesterday and really liked the way they felt, might cop!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: notmikerusczyk on December 02, 2020, 12:56:46 AM
alright vegan gamers
would i be wack for skating some suede mids and donating money monthly to a cow sanctuary to ease my conscience? the thought of skating suede bums me out but i need some sturdy shoes for my shitty ankles (and those 440 mids look sooo nice)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: yourfuckingdad on December 02, 2020, 01:57:40 AM
alright vegan gamers
would i be wack for skating some suede mids and donating money monthly to a cow sanctuary to ease my conscience? the thought of skating suede bums me out but i need some sturdy shoes for my shitty ankles (and those 440 mids look sooo nice)
See what you can find on used (but not too used) on eBay or Poshmark or whatever. Or boost some.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on December 02, 2020, 05:06:03 AM
If skating suede bums you out then maybe no? Do what you gotta do though, eBay sounds like a good idea, maybe some unused Ryan Lays?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Cubz on December 02, 2020, 06:52:13 AM
alright vegan gamers
would i be wack for skating some suede mids and donating money monthly to a cow sanctuary to ease my conscience? the thought of skating suede bums me out but i need some sturdy shoes for my shitty ankles (and those 440 mids look sooo nice)

You have different options :
- Some vegan shoes aren't just canvas, you can find some with fake leather/suede that are pretty good (For example Globe Encore-2 in the vegan colorway. I told about these shoes a few pages back. I promise, I'm not sponsored by them tho  ;D )

- You can buy second hand suede shoes, for example in Europe we have Vinted, where you can find second hand products, and some people are selling things like shoes that have never been worn.

It depends on you, do what you want but for me, it's just excuses.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on December 02, 2020, 09:49:58 AM
alright vegan gamers
would i be wack for skating some suede mids and donating money monthly to a cow sanctuary to ease my conscience? the thought of skating suede bums me out but i need some sturdy shoes for my shitty ankles (and those 440 mids look sooo nice)
I'm not one to tell anyone what they should or shouldn't do. That said, you should check out the Emerica Omen Hi Winkowskis. They are canvas, but very sturdy. They only come in white, which kind of sucks, but once you get them broken in they feel great and provide support for shitty ankles.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: vegangangzta on December 03, 2020, 01:31:22 PM
alright vegan gamers
would i be wack for skating some suede mids and donating money monthly to a cow sanctuary to ease my conscience? the thought of skating suede bums me out but i need some sturdy shoes for my shitty ankles (and those 440 mids look sooo nice)

Yes, that is wack. You’re directly supporting the death of innocent animals. If you feel like you HAVE to buy suede, then get them second hand. I don’t do that, because I don’t want to wear an animals skin and be reminded daily, but at least you won’t be paying for another animal to be killed unnecessarily. There’s plenty of canvas and synthetic skate shoes out there. Ethics over fashion.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on December 03, 2020, 02:36:28 PM
from the general upcoming release thread, looks like Osiris is re-releasing these (wasn't someone asking about puffy shoes in here last week?) and looks like they might be staying true to the old school all-synth of that era
http://www.instagram.com/p/CISCKF_Fi44/?igshid=em09qjoirijk (http://www.instagram.com/p/CISCKF_Fi44/?igshid=em09qjoirijk)
personally these are hard pass for me, but maybe someone is into 'em.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on December 03, 2020, 04:57:27 PM
Nearly every single shoe in that era was synth, eS was a goldmine
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Cubz on December 04, 2020, 12:05:00 AM
On Vans (US) website, I found 2 pairs that seems vegan :

- Classic Half Cab : https://www.vans.com/shop/half-cab-black
- A pro shoe with a denim version, the Denim Kyle Walker pro (it's a cupsole) : https://www.vans.com/shop/denim-kyle-walker-pro-black-pewter#more

Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on December 04, 2020, 07:15:53 AM
Those halfcabs are definitely not vegan.  Vans used to have an all-canvas halfcab (colorway was called 14oz black) but those ones on the site now are real suede.  Looks like Vans just never updated the description part of the website.
Jury is still out the Kyle Walkers. I don't think anyone has verified if that label tab on the tongue is real leather or not, but that would be the only spoiler for that particular colorway being vegan.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: DarkPools on December 04, 2020, 09:38:20 AM
I've skimmed the pages and seen some responses about this but I'm still curious...
How many of y'all vegan skaters (or vegan skaters to be) would be willing to compromise in a pinch on buying a canvas or synthetic shoe that is 97-99% vegan materials but has one small tab or patch/panel that's made of animal skin? Examples include the aforementioned Kyle Walker Denim (and Canvas) models, as well as those State canvas/denim models (if the tongue tab isn't synthetic), etc.
Technically, that's still significantly better than buying a majority suede/leather shoe. And wouldn't buying those alongside the true 100% vegan models help push the brands to make more canvas/synth models? I'm not asking you to just buy the 99% vegan models just because, I'm more so asking if there's any exceptions or scenarios where you would compromise if you had to or wanted to since the shoes serve a function over just fashion.

But, I get it and I'm not criticizing your preference to skate no animal products, I'm trying to understand more since we want these brands to keep the minor panels and tabs in mind with the ingredient materials, not just high wear areas.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on December 04, 2020, 10:15:19 AM
I really miss those 14oz halfcabs. They made blue ones as well and possibly red.
as to the compromise question, I don't. At least on shoes and clothes and what I eat. No leather patches on pants or shoes, no leather gloves. The only place I ever consider a compromise is medical stuff. If something animal based is going to save my life, ok. I'll maybe feel bad about it, but I'm not going to die. Most of the medical industry is at least tested on animals and a lot of medications contain animal products, flu shot is cultured in egg material, many gel caps contain gelatin etc. If a non-animal option is available I'm taking it. I've gotten lucky with medications, and even flu shots are sometimes available egg free so it hasn't actually come up yet.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: notmikerusczyk on December 04, 2020, 12:45:55 PM
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alright vegan gamers
would i be wack for skating some suede mids and donating money monthly to a cow sanctuary to ease my conscience? the thought of skating suede bums me out but i need some sturdy shoes for my shitty ankles (and those 440 mids look sooo nice)
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Yes, that is wack. You’re directly supporting the death of innocent animals. If you feel like you HAVE to buy suede, then get them second hand. I don’t do that, because I don’t want to wear an animals skin and be reminded daily, but at least you won’t be paying for another animal to be killed unnecessarily. There’s plenty of canvas and synthetic skate shoes out there. Ethics over fashion.
yeah you're right. for the record it was about function over fashion, but yeah i'll stick with vegan shoes or second hand. sucks that those half cabs posted here aren't vegan, that would be too good to be true. are there any vegan sk8-hi's?
also, have any of you guys experimented with some chuck taylor hi's and just adding black shoe goo to the flick area? how do they hold up?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: notmikerusczyk on December 04, 2020, 12:52:27 PM
looks like the true whites are the only current vegan sk8-hi
https://www.vans.com/shop/canvas-sk8-hi?cm_mmc=LinkShare-_-Affiliate-_-je6NUbpObpQ-_-335851&utm_source=linkshare&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=je6NUbpObpQ&ranMID=24747&ranEAID=je6NUbpObpQ&ranLinkID=10-1&ranSiteID=je6NUbpObpQ-cnyu7iq2_bCSr0xdqZnKug
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: vegangangzta on December 04, 2020, 02:19:28 PM
I've skimmed the pages and seen some responses about this but I'm still curious...
How many of y'all vegan skaters (or vegan skaters to be) would be willing to compromise in a pinch on buying a canvas or synthetic shoe that is 97-99% vegan materials but has one small tab or patch/panel that's made of animal skin? Examples include the aforementioned Kyle Walker Denim (and Canvas) models, as well as those State canvas/denim models (if the tongue tab isn't synthetic), etc.
Technically, that's still significantly better than buying a majority suede/leather shoe. And wouldn't buying those alongside the true 100% vegan models help push the brands to make more canvas/synth models? I'm not asking you to just buy the 99% vegan models just because, I'm more so asking if there's any exceptions or scenarios where you would compromise if you had to or wanted to since the shoes serve a function over just fashion.

But, I get it and I'm not criticizing your preference to skate no animal products, I'm trying to understand more since we want these brands to keep the minor panels and tabs in mind with the ingredient materials, not just high wear areas.

If the shoe has any animal skin on it, I won’t buy it. I’ve seen those Kyle Walkers in person and it looks like faux leather, and there wasn’t a animal hide symbol on the materials sticker. I’m not 100% though, obviously. I also don’t wear Vans shoes. My pick for current vegan skate shoes are...

Adidas vegan originals - superstar
eS - symbol, evant, accel plus everstitch
Osiris - trace, relic, low key, fit
Fallen - T Gun, Patriot
New balance 420 (mostly as a chill shoe)

Also a reminder. No one is perfect, and it’s not about that. Veganism is the idea that animals aren’t property and their lives are their own. We choose where our money goes and what it funds. If you have to take a medication, you have to take a medication. When it comes to food, clothes, cosmetics, etc, we can make an ethical choice and the world a better place for them.

I’m excited for another Etnies marana, Osiris reissues and anything eS does.

Also just realized adidas added black sambas! I skated my white ones and they were decent. Better to just hang out in...

https://www.adidas.com/us/samba-vegan-shoes/FX9042.html
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on December 04, 2020, 02:46:46 PM
Yes!  I ordered those black sambas earlier this week when there was a 40% off coupon!  I love the white ones I've had for a while now, but never tried skating in them.
I don't know what's up with sk8-Hi's anymore.  On the vans custom generator, it says the black and white jazz stripes are only available in leather.  But i'm not sure if that's only applicable to vans customs, or if they put real leather jazz stripes on all their canvas shoes with the stripe...
About a year ago I bought a pair of the white Old Skools "made for the makers" which are all-canvas, but the stripe was indeed real leather so I returned them.  Proceed on the sk8-Hi's with caution.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on December 04, 2020, 06:17:52 PM
@DarkPools personally I don’t compromise ever, but I’m not harsh on shoes so I can usually make them last til something else comes out. I don’t judge other people though, do what you can do, none of us are perfect.

@kneebone i just saw those black sambas, DAMN that’s a fine colourway, especially for a vegan model! Did you say they fit tts or half size up? (Sorry can’t remember but I think the consensus with shelltoes is half size up right)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: jay_nev on December 04, 2020, 06:22:22 PM

(https://i.ibb.co/Gvn5WZ8/9-F9944-F9-0-D71-4323-A42-E-2-FE86-B85-F592.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Gvn5WZ8)
Last resort. So nice!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on December 04, 2020, 08:19:23 PM
@DarkPools personally I don’t compromise ever, but I’m not harsh on shoes so I can usually make them last til something else comes out. I don’t judge other people though, do what you can do, none of us are perfect.

@kneebone i just saw those black sambas, DAMN that’s a fine colourway, especially for a vegan model! Did you say they fit tts or half size up? (Sorry can’t remember but I think the consensus with shelltoes is half size up right)
I went TTS on the shelltoes and up a half size on the sambas
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Cubz on December 05, 2020, 11:31:35 AM
@DarkPools personally I don’t compromise ever, but I’m not harsh on shoes so I can usually make them last til something else comes out. I don’t judge other people though, do what you can do, none of us are perfect.


The same for me.

But I always have an item with leather : my wallet, which was a present from my parents for my graduation, several years before I became vegan. I'm totally ok to use it, and I'll replace it only if needed.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: DarkPools on December 06, 2020, 07:50:14 PM
Thanks everyone for the responses and thank you to anyone who responds after this!

Veganism and its followers can have a negative stigma to a lot of people I feel and I know that precipitates in to the skateboarding world, as well. Everybody just wants animal free products at the end of the day is what I gathered. On almost everything (some people practice slightly differently I'm sure depending on circumstances).

Many details on the shoe or clothes that non-vegans wouldn't think twice about. Anyways, I'm not vegan but I want to help contribute to having more vegan gear available for skaters, so it's useful for someone like me (and others) if there's an opportunity to use that when engaging with companies to make vegan products.

 I'll let the thread get back to shoes now haha!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: geneparmesan on December 07, 2020, 04:07:11 PM
Any thoughts on why there aren't more options? I'm returning to skating regularly after many years off, and have been surprised there aren't more shoes available.

I've been skating in vans authentic pros, but my feet are sliding all over the place in the shoes and I've been getting wicked blisters. Not to mention the soles have started to peel away in just a few sessions.

Picked up some NB 420s at everyone's suggestions here and maybe it's my flat feet, but they were some of the most uncomfortable shoes I've worn. My feet were in pain after a 20 minute walk. Ordered some fp gamechangers insoles and am going to swap those in and see if they do the trick.

Any suggestions for something similar that holds up well and is comfortable and synth?

Also, figured I'd post here, but I've got some size 11 14oz black half cabs that have never been worn.
EDIT: SOLD
(https://i.imgur.com/6lPmbNu.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/IDW3gyb.jpg)

Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on December 08, 2020, 09:11:31 AM
Any thoughts on why there aren't more options? I'm returning to skating regularly after many years off, and have been surprised there aren't more shoes available.

I've been skating in vans authentic pros, but my feet are sliding all over the place in the shoes and I've been getting wicked blisters. Not to mention the soles have started to peel away in just a few sessions.

Picked up some NB 420s at everyone's suggestions here and maybe it's my flat feet, but they were some of the most uncomfortable shoes I've worn. My feet were in pain after a 20 minute walk. Ordered some fp gamechangers insoles and am going to swap those in and see if they do the trick.

Any suggestions for something similar that holds up well and is comfortable and synth?

Also, figured I'd post here, but I've got some size 11 14oz black half cabs that have never been worn. Found out after purchasing that I'm an 11.5 and they've been chilling ever since.
DM if interested.
(https://i.imgur.com/6lPmbNu.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/IDW3gyb.jpg)
oh man, if only those were a 12.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on December 08, 2020, 09:22:57 AM
also gene, check out the eS vegan pack, (symbol, evant, accel slim). I have the symbols, they are pretty chunky but very comfortable. Emerica has the omen hi winkowski, its canvas but very sturdy and holds up pretty well. If you can find a pair of accel plus everstitch in the previous colorways, the current has suede, they are amazing shoes.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on December 08, 2020, 09:57:57 AM
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Any thoughts on why there aren't more options? I'm returning to skating regularly after many years off, and have been surprised there aren't more shoes available.

I've been skating in vans authentic pros, but my feet are sliding all over the place in the shoes and I've been getting wicked blisters. Not to mention the soles have started to peel away in just a few sessions.

Picked up some NB 420s at everyone's suggestions here and maybe it's my flat feet, but they were some of the most uncomfortable shoes I've worn. My feet were in pain after a 20 minute walk. Ordered some fp gamechangers insoles and am going to swap those in and see if they do the trick.

Any suggestions for something similar that holds up well and is comfortable and synth?

Also, figured I'd post here, but I've got some size 11 14oz black half cabs that have never been worn. Found out after purchasing that I'm an 11.5 and they've been chilling ever since.
DM if interested.

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oh man, if only those were a 12.
I have a pair of the vegan Old Skool pro bmx in size 12 that I'd be down to sell, if you're interested.  Never worn besides just trying them on out of the box.  I have too many other shoes on deck. 
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on December 08, 2020, 01:14:49 PM
that is tempting. I'll think about it. I also have a few more shoes than I actually need.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: geneparmesan on December 08, 2020, 07:42:33 PM
also gene, check out the eS vegan pack, (symbol, evant, accel slim). I have the symbols, they are pretty chunky but very comfortable. Emerica has the omen hi winkowski, its canvas but very sturdy and holds up pretty well. If you can find a pair of accel plus everstitch in the previous colorways, the current has suede, they are amazing shoes.

Thanks. How's the board feel on the symbols?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on December 08, 2020, 11:15:36 PM
Can’t vouch for the symbol but it looks pretty chunky!
As padded shorts said, find a pair of vegan accel plus in everstitch or maybe even some of the old swifts if you can find them? Best outsole I’ve skated in years; breaks in right out of the box, great boardfeel without sacrificing support.

Accel slims in black synth could also work if you think you’d rip the canvas ones?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Maccat on December 09, 2020, 02:11:22 AM
Any thoughts on why there aren't more options? I'm returning to skating regularly after many years off, and have been surprised there aren't more shoes available.

I've been skating in vans authentic pros, but my feet are sliding all over the place in the shoes and I've been getting wicked blisters. Not to mention the soles have started to peel away in just a few sessions.

Picked up some NB 420s at everyone's suggestions here and maybe it's my flat feet, but they were some of the most uncomfortable shoes I've worn. My feet were in pain after a 20 minute walk. Ordered some fp gamechangers insoles and am going to swap those in and see if they do the trick.

Any suggestions for something similar that holds up well and is comfortable and synth?

Also, figured I'd post here, but I've got some size 11 14oz black half cabs that have never been worn. Found out after purchasing that I'm an 11.5 and they've been chilling ever since.
DM if interested.
(https://i.imgur.com/6lPmbNu.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/IDW3gyb.jpg)

Missed op for Vans. The full canvas half cab is such a pain to find. Caught a pair at their store in the clearance section. Online was only pulling the suede version.

Wonder why they wouldn’t push this as not only a classic offering but also as a “conscious” choice. Seeing as the half cab is “in” right now. They could upgrade it to a pro, and you’d have skaters of all kinds coppin’.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on December 09, 2020, 10:22:04 AM
i would do some unspeakable things for a vegan halfcab pro
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on December 09, 2020, 10:23:45 AM
there was a good stretch in the late 00s where Vans Syndicate made a bunch of vegan options in what are now the equivalent of halfcab pros...the hemp ones and the 'bulletproof' ones, and i stocked up at the time but obviously that stock ran out.  Nothing since...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on December 09, 2020, 10:35:24 AM
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also gene, check out the eS vegan pack, (symbol, evant, accel slim). I have the symbols, they are pretty chunky but very comfortable. Emerica has the omen hi winkowski, its canvas but very sturdy and holds up pretty well. If you can find a pair of accel plus everstitch in the previous colorways, the current has suede, they are amazing shoes.
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Thanks. How's the board feel on the symbols?
I haven't skated them yet, it's winter here and the governor shut down the indoor parks due to the pandemic. I still haven't decided if I'm going to or not. The outsole is super thick. I'm at least an inch taller in them, but it's really cushy. so much so that the insole is maybe 2mm. I've been wearing them to work for a couple weeks and they are great for walking around in. I haven't skated a sole that thick in 20 years or so. I'm intrigued to see how they skate. They are comfortable and very supportive. I didn't mention, but I do have a pair of the accel slims that came out in a synth colorway a couple months ago. When they say slim, they mean slim. I can't wear them, my feet are too wide.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on December 09, 2020, 01:44:48 PM
the "slim" in Accel Slims is supposed to refer to the reduced padding in the ankle and tongue, but I agree with you, they are ungodly narrow.  I couldn't wear mine either, and I don't have a wide foot at all.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: OrangeVHStapes on December 10, 2020, 12:04:12 PM
I've been skating the E's vegan Evants... Pretty good honestly, they've held up pretty well. Feel sorta beefy but it's not too bad... Honestly tho, best vegan shoe i've skated all year are the Emerica Omen hi Winkowski's... I hate hi tops but they felt so good and lasted so long... Considering buying them again honestly... Any word on when Last Resort drops their vegan shoes?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: OrangeVHStapes on December 10, 2020, 02:38:24 PM
I've been skating the E's vegan Evants... Pretty good honestly, they've held up pretty well. Feel sorta beefy but it's not too bad... Honestly tho, best vegan shoe i've skated all year are the Emerica Omen hi Winkowski's... I hate hi tops but they felt so good and lasted so long... Considering buying them again honestly... Any word on when Last Resort drops their vegan shoes?

No idea why I said honestly so much... Honestly... Fuck.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on December 10, 2020, 03:19:01 PM
I've been skating the E's vegan Evants... Pretty good honestly, they've held up pretty well. Feel sorta beefy but it's not too bad... Honestly tho, best vegan shoe i've skated all year are the Emerica Omen hi Winkowski's... I hate hi tops but they felt so good and lasted so long... Considering buying them again honestly... Any word on when Last Resort drops their vegan shoes?
I've never been a fan of hi tops either, but the Vans AA Authentic Hi's have been my favorite shoe this year by far!  Now i'm thinking maybe i should try out those emericas...
Saw on the general upcoming thread that the vegan Last Resorts aren't dropping until April 2021 :(

edit: here's the info from the other thread:

Last Resort Drop 2 releasing sometime in early to mid December:
VM001 Suede and VM001 Suede Hi both in black/white, black/black, navy/black, and white/black.
No canvas in Drop 2.

Last Resort Drop 3 releasing sometime in April 21:
VM001 Suede black/white, white/white, olive/white, burnt orange/white
VM001 Suede Hi black/white, white/white, olive/white
VM001 Canvas and VM001 Canvas Hi both in black/white, sea blue/white, emerald/white
VM002 Suede - Not that different from the VM001. Kinda has an Old Skool toe and a fancier vulc wrap. People who don't like Last Resort are gonna shit all over it. Black/white, white/white, deep blue/white, cheddar white.
No canvas or high top versions of the VM002.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on December 10, 2020, 06:03:17 PM
Got the emerica hi tips on ice and just ordered some vegan sambas ... my name’s GISM and I have a vegan shoe problem

@OrangeVHStapes where did you get the evants? Can’t find them anywhere ...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Cubz on December 10, 2020, 11:25:40 PM
Got the emerica hi tips on ice and just ordered some vegan sambas ... my name’s GISM and I have a vegan shoe problem

Super tempted by these vegan sambas... Let us know how they feel when you have them !
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Thomas on December 10, 2020, 11:52:59 PM
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I've been skating the E's vegan Evants... Pretty good honestly, they've held up pretty well. Feel sorta beefy but it's not too bad... Honestly tho, best vegan shoe i've skated all year are the Emerica Omen hi Winkowski's... I hate hi tops but they felt so good and lasted so long... Considering buying them again honestly... Any word on when Last Resort drops their vegan shoes?
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I've never been a fan of hi tops either, but the Vans AA Authentic Hi's have been my favorite shoe this year by far!  Now i'm thinking maybe i should try out those emericas...
Saw on the general upcoming thread that the vegan Last Resorts aren't dropping until April 2021 :(

edit: here's the info from the other thread:

Last Resort Drop 2 releasing sometime in early to mid December:
VM001 Suede and VM001 Suede Hi both in black/white, black/black, navy/black, and white/black.
No canvas in Drop 2.

Last Resort Drop 3 releasing sometime in April 21:
VM001 Suede black/white, white/white, olive/white, burnt orange/white
VM001 Suede Hi black/white, white/white, olive/white
VM001 Canvas and VM001 Canvas Hi both in black/white, sea blue/white, emerald/white
VM002 Suede - Not that different from the VM001. Kinda has an Old Skool toe and a fancier vulc wrap. People who don't like Last Resort are gonna shit all over it. Black/white, white/white, deep blue/white, cheddar white.
No canvas or high top versions of the VM002.

So, no release date for those faux-suede LR ?  :-\
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on December 11, 2020, 01:47:12 AM
Last resort just sent me a pic of their low and hitop vegan models for drop 3; all canvas with vegan suede details apparently ...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: pedro_mayn on December 11, 2020, 07:00:00 AM
Just copped a pair of black and white shell toes from the Adidas site.

I have quite wide feet so I was worried if it was half a size up with width, as opposed to length.

All was good with the size I bought and they feel exactly like normal shell toes.

I've got these ones for chillers but once I skate my current collection I'll buy some for skating and report back on that front.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on December 11, 2020, 08:47:11 AM

I've never been a fan of hi tops either, but the Vans AA Authentic Hi's have been my favorite shoe this year by far!  Now i'm thinking maybe i should try out those emericas...

The omens really don't feel that much higher that a half cab. I've been wary of hi tops in the past as well and I did really like the  omens. Maybe tonight I'll put them side by side with an old pair of half cabs I have and see.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: OrangeVHStapes on December 11, 2020, 08:55:32 AM
Got the emerica hi tips on ice and just ordered some vegan sambas ... my name’s GISM and I have a vegan shoe problem

@OrangeVHStapes where did you get the evants? Can’t find them anywhere ...

@Gay Imp Sausage Metal

Got em from the e's site like the first day they went up...

Just checked, they still have em

https://www.esskateboarding.com/us/shop/footwear/evant-5101000171.html?dwvar_5101000171_color=050#start=2
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on December 11, 2020, 12:18:14 PM
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Got the emerica hi tips on ice and just ordered some vegan sambas ... my name’s GISM and I have a vegan shoe problem

@OrangeVHStapes where did you get the evants? Can’t find them anywhere ...
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@Gay Imp Sausage Metal

Got em from the e's site like the first day they went up...

Just checked, they still have em

https://www.esskateboarding.com/us/shop/footwear/evant-5101000171.html?dwvar_5101000171_color=050#start=2
look around, there is usually a 20% off code floating around somewhere for them.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on December 11, 2020, 06:17:36 PM
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I've never been a fan of hi tops either, but the Vans AA Authentic Hi's have been my favorite shoe this year by far!  Now i'm thinking maybe i should try out those emericas...

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The omens really don't feel that much higher that a half cab. I've been wary of hi tops in the past as well and I did really like the  omens. Maybe tonight I'll put them side by side with an old pair of half cabs I have and see.
The omens have one more lace hole than a half cab. About an inch taller.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on December 11, 2020, 06:40:49 PM
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Got the emerica hi tips on ice and just ordered some vegan sambas ... my name’s GISM and I have a vegan shoe problem

@OrangeVHStapes where did you get the evants? Can’t find them anywhere ...
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@Gay Imp Sausage Metal

Got em from the e's site like the first day they went up...

Just checked, they still have em

https://www.esskateboarding.com/us/shop/footwear/evant-5101000171.html?dwvar_5101000171_color=050#start=2
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look around, there is usually a 20% off code floating around somewhere for them.
eS don’t ship intl. and every distributor here has them in every colour except the vegan one...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on December 12, 2020, 06:34:15 AM
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I've been skating the E's vegan Evants... Pretty good honestly, they've held up pretty well. Feel sorta beefy but it's not too bad... Honestly tho, best vegan shoe i've skated all year are the Emerica Omen hi Winkowski's... I hate hi tops but they felt so good and lasted so long... Considering buying them again honestly... Any word on when Last Resort drops their vegan shoes?
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I've never been a fan of hi tops either, but the Vans AA Authentic Hi's have been my favorite shoe this year by far!  Now i'm thinking maybe i should try out those emericas...
Saw on the general upcoming thread that the vegan Last Resorts aren't dropping until April 2021 :(

edit: here's the info from the other thread:

Last Resort Drop 2 releasing sometime in early to mid December:
VM001 Suede and VM001 Suede Hi both in black/white, black/black, navy/black, and white/black.
No canvas in Drop 2.

Last Resort Drop 3 releasing sometime in April 21:
VM001 Suede black/white, white/white, olive/white, burnt orange/white
VM001 Suede Hi black/white, white/white, olive/white
VM001 Canvas and VM001 Canvas Hi both in black/white, sea blue/white, emerald/white
VM002 Suede - Not that different from the VM001. Kinda has an Old Skool toe and a fancier vulc wrap. People who don't like Last Resort are gonna shit all over it. Black/white, white/white, deep blue/white, cheddar white.
No canvas or high top versions of the VM002.
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So, no release date for those faux-suede LR ?  :-\
here's the drop 3 pic I got, all canvas apparently ...

(https://i.imgur.com/Hsb5MRl.jpg)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on December 12, 2020, 12:46:33 PM
I’m going to buy every one of those lows, and at least one of the highs
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: TheVisitor on December 13, 2020, 08:36:42 PM
Is there anything special about the Janoski RM Canvas? Are they gonna be shredded after one session? Any rubber underneath toe cap ? Buying my first pair of them, so no clue what to expect.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: geneparmesan on December 14, 2020, 08:15:24 PM
the "slim" in Accel Slims is supposed to refer to the reduced padding in the ankle and tongue, but I agree with you, they are ungodly narrow.  I couldn't wear mine either, and I don't have a wide foot at all.

You guys weren't kidding about these. Holy shit, elf shoes for real. Just got a pair, but they're immediately going up for resale.

I found some canvas half cabs size 12 on ebay:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/VANS-Half-Cab-Mens-Skate-Shoes-US-Size-12-Black-White-VN000KWY1W1/363060908936?hash=item54881dd388:g:P~wAAOSwLfZeWrwe

Also, for anyone with a flat foot, I've had good success with the fp gamechangers insole so far. Helped the NB420s feel a lot better.

Going to try out the Omen Hi Winkowskis next.

Thanks everyone for the info on here.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Thomas on December 15, 2020, 12:52:13 AM
Those Last Resort look good !
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: OrangeVHStapes on December 15, 2020, 07:53:47 AM
Those last resorts look awesome... Will definitely purchase once available...

I hope to god they aren't just normal canvas that rips an ollie hole in one day.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on December 15, 2020, 09:21:42 AM
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the "slim" in Accel Slims is supposed to refer to the reduced padding in the ankle and tongue, but I agree with you, they are ungodly narrow.  I couldn't wear mine either, and I don't have a wide foot at all.
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You guys weren't kidding about these. Holy shit, elf shoes for real. Just got a pair, but they're immediately going up for resale.

I found some canvas half cabs size 12 on ebay:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/VANS-Half-Cab-Mens-Skate-Shoes-US-Size-12-Black-White-VN000KWY1W1/363060908936?hash=item54881dd388:g:P~wAAOSwLfZeWrwe

Also, for anyone with a flat foot, I've had good success with the fp gamechangers insole so far. Helped the NB420s feel a lot better.

Going to try out the Omen Hi Winkowskis next.

Thanks everyone for the info on here.
oh man, nice find. Now I just have to justify spending $85 on another pair of shoes I don't need.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on December 15, 2020, 11:29:02 AM
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the "slim" in Accel Slims is supposed to refer to the reduced padding in the ankle and tongue, but I agree with you, they are ungodly narrow.  I couldn't wear mine either, and I don't have a wide foot at all.
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You guys weren't kidding about these. Holy shit, elf shoes for real. Just got a pair, but they're immediately going up for resale.

I found some canvas half cabs size 12 on ebay:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/VANS-Half-Cab-Mens-Skate-Shoes-US-Size-12-Black-White-VN000KWY1W1/363060908936?hash=item54881dd388:g:P~wAAOSwLfZeWrwe

Also, for anyone with a flat foot, I've had good success with the fp gamechangers insole so far. Helped the NB420s feel a lot better.

Going to try out the Omen Hi Winkowskis next.

Thanks everyone for the info on here.
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oh man, nice find. Now I just have to justify spending $85 on another pair of shoes I don't need.
i hovered over that 'buy it now' for far too long, but ultimately couldn't justify another pair of skate shoes that I probably won't wear for another few months due to NYC winter, and by the time i'm skating full time again I'll have three new pairs of Last Resorts.  Was a tough pass tho! haha
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on December 15, 2020, 01:16:21 PM
now that I'm thinking about it, I might have needed a 13 in vans. It's been a few years since I've worn them, but I'm thinking maybe Vans runs small. I'll have to check what my old ones are. I still have a beat up pair of the blue canvas ones at home.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: The real veganshawn on December 17, 2020, 08:06:40 AM
I'm currently skating Servant dragon model i got a couple years ago, they are the strongest shoes I've skated in years
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: vegangangzta on December 20, 2020, 02:41:12 PM
Did anyone else order Blondey’s new shoe?

I got my shipping confirmation last night
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Uncle Flea on December 20, 2020, 03:25:37 PM
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Just so it's known the state Elgin shoe must have some special stuff holding it together.

I figured hole day one but I've skated the like 6x likely over 20 hrs. No hole just a light spot.
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yeah, even the canvas states are designed really well, if it was a vans era your toes would be bleeding!
They also have a rubber underlay for when you eventually rip through the canvas
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Let's be honest, this happen on the first or second sesh.
Very good shoes, I love them though.

Im pretty good on shoes. I usually can get 2 seshes out of a vans slip before I patch. I got like 5 or so out the  states. I had to patch them yesterday with inner tube. I was blasting through my socks. It was worth it tho.

I'd rather buy state than most other shoe brands.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on December 22, 2020, 07:56:48 PM
Did anyone else order Blondey’s new shoe?

I got my shipping confirmation last night
while I'm not gunna argue that it's good that he's bringing out vegan models his colourways/ overly looking plastic materials don't do anything for me. Adidas actually have some good vegan suede, would be great if he could make use of it.
Let us know how they look/ feel when they arrive though, always good to have more options (esp. for cupsoles)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on December 27, 2020, 06:53:15 AM
Tried my emerica omens out today because it was cold and I wanted some extra warmth around my ankles ...

I don’t think I can rock these tbh; the toe box felt nice and wide at first but then I just realized it was baggy on my foot. Couldn’t really find a proper lace height for them either, making them too high puts pressure on my ankle and too low means they feel like my heel is gunna slip. But if a bummer but I guess they weren’t made for my feet/ legs ...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: The real veganshawn on December 27, 2020, 03:05:37 PM
The Adidas vegan stan smiths are on sale for 51 bucks. Got 2 pairs
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on December 28, 2020, 01:55:00 PM
Tried my emerica omens out today because it was cold and I wanted some extra warmth around my ankles ...

I don’t think I can rock these tbh; the toe box felt nice and wide at first but then I just realized it was baggy on my foot. Couldn’t really find a proper lace height for them either, making them too high puts pressure on my ankle and too low means they feel like my heel is gunna slip. But if a bummer but I guess they weren’t made for my feet/ legs ...
They definitely take some breaking in. Mine were very rigid for a few sessions. Perhaps once they've softened up the won't put so much pressure on your ankle? Hope they end up working for you.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on December 30, 2020, 01:35:07 PM
Brush Alley Skateshop use code BRUSHALLEY at checkout for 15% off most footwear and apparel. Should work on sale stuff too but sizes are pretty limited.
https://www.brushalleyskateshop.com/shop/footwear/3?limit=60&page=1&sort_by=price&sort_order=asc (https://www.brushalleyskateshop.com/shop/footwear/3?limit=60&page=1&sort_by=price&sort_order=asc)
https://www.brushalleyskateshop.com/shop/apparel/4 (https://www.brushalleyskateshop.com/shop/apparel/4)
Swiped this from the sale gear thread. They have the entire eS vegan pack and the vegan Maranas 15% off the already reduced sale price. I just ordered another pair of symbols and a pair of evants for my son. $100 shipped.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on December 30, 2020, 04:01:01 PM
Cheers for that, they ship overseas so I finally picked up some evants!!!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: The real veganshawn on January 04, 2021, 12:36:23 PM
http://veganskateblog.com/ (http://veganskateblog.com/)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Violator on January 04, 2021, 01:06:36 PM
Sick!  I missed that site so much.  I love my Evants, little to no break in time and comfy as heck  ;D
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on January 04, 2021, 01:51:25 PM
i know, i know...it's ANOTHER canvas slip-on, but these look pretty good
https://njskateshop.com/collections/new/products/vans-skate-slip-on-black?variant=33041456824354
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0099/4266/3227/products/[email protected]?v=1609794179)

Also mentioned in the Nike thread, there's a "vegan leather" dunk high coming out, but won't be released in the US. womp womp
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: The real veganshawn on January 04, 2021, 04:05:21 PM
Bummer, always wanted a dunk, missed the hemp one years back
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: yourfuckingdad on January 04, 2021, 10:15:02 PM
Bummer, always wanted a dunk, missed the hemp one years back
I hate those in middle school and for some reason they fucked up my feet so bad just wearing them around that I still can't bend my left big toe very much. Sent them back to the skate shop I ordered them from because I was convinced they were fake (I was 13) and never saw them again.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on January 05, 2021, 05:51:12 AM
Bummer, always wanted a dunk, missed the hemp one years back
There were also the denim-ish "binary" dunks from 2017, and much more recently the "eco dunk craters" from just a couple months ago.  Both are vegan, but if you didn't get them at release you'll pay several hundreds now.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on January 05, 2021, 05:54:43 AM
I ordered some evants, looking forward to skating them.
Although I will say, the more I skate my 420s, the more I think they are the best vegan cupsole available at the moment!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: The real veganshawn on January 05, 2021, 12:11:47 PM
Haven’t paid attention enough


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Bummer, always wanted a dunk, missed the hemp one years back
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There were also the denim-ish "binary" dunks from 2017, and much more recently the "eco dunk craters" from just a couple months ago.  Both are vegan, but if you didn't get them at release you'll pay several hundreds now.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Cubz on January 06, 2021, 04:25:43 AM
@GISM If I remember well, you ordered some vegan Samba, right ? If yes, what do you think about them ?
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Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on January 06, 2021, 05:03:53 AM
@GISM If I remember well, you ordered some vegan Samba, right ? If yes, what do you think about them ?
went true to size and they seem a tad too tight, currently trying to swap them for half  size up...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on January 06, 2021, 06:34:07 AM
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@GISM If I remember well, you ordered some vegan Samba, right ? If yes, what do you think about them ?
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went true to size and they seem a tad too tight, currently trying to swap them for half  size up...
Yep, samba's need to go a half size up.  I'm a 12 in most everything (vans, emerica, NB, nike vulcs, other adidas) but needed to go 12.5 in the sambas
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on January 06, 2021, 07:05:27 AM
I should have listened to you @kneebone
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: pedro_mayn on January 06, 2021, 08:39:44 AM
Despite the Great British weather meaning it's either too wet and then doesn't dry up because there's no sun or it's too cold OR it's just..uhm, too cold. I have managed to skate a bit and try out the NBs I posted (All Coast 425s).

The only thing I had was coming from an old pair of Accels I had previous, so the toe box was longer and the rubber was a bit hard on the outer sole. However had a few flips in them and they're skating great now! The 'pleather' is holding up pretty nicely and doesn't feel too soft or too slippery.

I did manage to cop DS NB 868s for real cheap off FleaBay, so they're next in the firing line.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: OrangeVHStapes on January 07, 2021, 11:20:56 AM
I've probably said this already but the Evants are awesome. I've been skating this shit out of them and they are still holding up. The only shoes that have lasted me more than a month skating have been the Evant's and The Winkowski Omens... At least in recent history.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: notmikerusczyk on January 07, 2021, 11:57:32 AM
Despite the Great British weather meaning it's either too wet and then doesn't dry up because there's no sun or it's too cold OR it's just..uhm, too cold. I have managed to skate a bit and try out the NBs I posted (All Coast 425s).

The only thing I had was coming from an old pair of Accels I had previous, so the toe box was longer and the rubber was a bit hard on the outer sole. However had a few flips in them and they're skating great now! The 'pleather' is holding up pretty nicely and doesn't feel too soft or too slippery.

I did manage to cop DS NB 868s for real cheap off FleaBay, so they're next in the firing line.
hell yeah. looked at the 425's on the US site and it also states that they're synthetic/mesh. might have to try a pair
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: stets on January 07, 2021, 03:56:09 PM
i know, i know...it's ANOTHER canvas slip-on, but these look pretty good
https://njskateshop.com/collections/new/products/vans-skate-slip-on-black?variant=33041456824354
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0099/4266/3227/products/[email protected]?v=1609794179)

Also mentioned in the Nike thread, there's a "vegan leather" dunk high coming out, but won't be released in the US. womp womp

I think it's more than just canvas, sounded like from one of the shop's descriptions that it's some sort of more durable coated canvas? With that and the duracap underlay, should be a more durable take on the canvas vegan shoe!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on January 08, 2021, 10:34:38 AM
Spring '21 Sole Tech catalogs are out.
Emerica has several vegan options in the Leo, Dickson, Wino and Omen.
https://soletechnology-catalogues.cld.bz/Emerica-SP21-Catalog1/
Etnies has some new Sheep-branded colors/models
https://soletechnology-catalogues.cld.bz/etnies-SP21-Catalog
Es catalog is less exciting.  A tiedye canvas Accel Slim and similar accel plus everstitch.  That's it.
https://soletechnology-catalogues.cld.bz/eS-SP21-Catalog
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: The real veganshawn on January 08, 2021, 11:54:20 AM
Not impressed by the sole tech catalogs
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on January 08, 2021, 12:28:57 PM
Not impressed by the sole tech catalogs
Would it kill them to make stuff that looks good? The accel plus everstitch is a great shoe. This one could look worse, but it's ugly. That omen hi looks worse. Why couldn't they just make the winkowski in black canvas? Who wants words printed all over their shoes? The Leos look ok, but I really don't think I could skate in them.
My son got a pair of vegan Evants and they look great. I'm jealous of them. They were out of my size though.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: jkadams on January 08, 2021, 04:44:54 PM
anyone who has tried the es symbol vegan:  how is the toebox width?  i.e., pressure on small toes?  [yes, they're ugly as sin, but good options are few; accel slim is for elf-children, evant looks wider outside but padding inside mashes my toes]
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on January 08, 2021, 04:51:28 PM
Yo sole tech, I really want to support you guys but you’re making it hard ... had some money put away for that emerica drop but I guess NB# will be getting my hard earned

Edit: Silo’s are listed as synthetic but don’t feature the vegan stamp, neither does the textile accel slim. That chunk accel also mentions high grade microfiber which is synth ....


Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Violator on January 08, 2021, 08:53:13 PM
anyone who has tried the es symbol vegan:  how is the toebox width?  i.e., pressure on small toes?  [yes, they're ugly as sin, but good options are few; accel slim is for elf-children, evant looks wider outside but padding inside mashes my toes]


Just got some in today. They're a little puffier than the Evants.  They're a tad short, not too bad though. Width is pretty normal in my opinion. I don't think I noticed much pressure on the toes, and I have yet to really break the shoes in so I can't say too much about them yet.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: pedro_mayn on January 09, 2021, 03:16:11 AM
Maybe start messaging Don Brown on Insta to ask? Always worth dropping peeps a quick message.

I messaged one of the guys involved in the design of the DC Lynx and he mentioned that he might put a concept forward for a synthetic version.

Who knows if that'll happen, but hey ho.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: The real veganshawn on January 09, 2021, 04:05:42 AM
Maybe start messaging Don Brown on Insta to ask? Always worth dropping peeps a quick message.

I messaged one of the guys involved in the design of the DC Lynx and he mentioned that he might put a concept forward for a synthetic version.

Who knows if that'll happen, but hey ho.
The whole purpose of the original was vegan, can't understand why they fucked up the reissue
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on January 09, 2021, 06:04:14 AM
Maybe start messaging Don Brown on Insta to ask? Always worth dropping peeps a quick message.

I messaged one of the guys involved in the design of the DC Lynx and he mentioned that he might put a concept forward for a synthetic version.

Who knows if that'll happen, but hey ho.
Anytime we've messaged with the powers-that-be at Sole Tech, it's the equivalent of the "we've got [vegan options] at home!" meme

Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Ok on January 09, 2021, 06:29:01 AM
What’s the sizing like on the laced? That and the sheep jameson while I’m asking. Both of those looked close enough
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on January 09, 2021, 08:30:48 AM
What’s the sizing like on the laced? That and the sheep jameson while I’m asking. Both of those looked close enough
I haven't skated any emerica cupsoles in 10+ years so i'm not sure about the Laced, but I have a pair of sheep jamesons that are true to size (a little narrow, but nothing like the accel slims)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: JugeL on January 09, 2021, 08:35:43 AM
What’s the sizing like on the laced? That and the sheep jameson while I’m asking. Both of those looked close enough
Laced TTS, although they had terrible heel slippage still atleast for me.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Ok on January 09, 2021, 08:50:55 AM
Thanks, both of ya
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: vegangangzta on January 10, 2021, 02:31:57 PM
I know nobody likes these shoes, but are they vegan?

They appear to be synthetic.

https://www.zappos.com/p/dc-court-graffik-black-dark-slate/product/7192579/color/207425
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: notmikerusczyk on January 10, 2021, 07:53:09 PM
I know nobody likes these shoes, but are they vegan?

They appear to be synthetic.

https://www.zappos.com/p/dc-court-graffik-black-dark-slate/product/7192579/color/207425
lmao i feel like the kind of demographic that wears these shoes would be turned off if they figured out they're NOT wearing animal skin on their feet
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Cubz on January 10, 2021, 11:53:00 PM
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@GISM If I remember well, you ordered some vegan Samba, right ? If yes, what do you think about them ?
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went true to size and they seem a tad too tight, currently trying to swap them for half  size up...

Ok, thanks !

As some of you guys told, I'm not impressed at all by these  catalogs. No Etnies Marana in a vegan colorway for example, although the last one went out of stock very quickly in most sizes...
Very disappointed.
(And I can't find any Vegan Evants in size 6.5/7 with France shipping  :'( )
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on January 11, 2021, 01:58:08 AM
Yeah, they slept on the marana, seemed like a really good shoe and they only have to release one colourway a season ffs
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on January 11, 2021, 09:12:25 AM
anyone who has tried the es symbol vegan:  how is the toebox width?  i.e., pressure on small toes?  [yes, they're ugly as sin, but good options are few; accel slim is for elf-children, evant looks wider outside but padding inside mashes my toes]
The symbols are definitely not elf toed, but I wouldn't say they are extra wide either. Average toe box. A little stiff, walk around in them a couple of days and they'll break in nicely. The ugliness kind of grows on you and they are really comfortable once they break in.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on January 11, 2021, 09:16:57 AM
Yeah, they slept on the marana, seemed like a really good shoe and they only have to release one colourway a season ffs
I have a pair of the maranas, I did like them quite a bit but stopped wearing them because I broke my ankle in them. Wasn't the shoe's fault but the shoe and the sound of the bone cracking are now linked in my head. maybe someday I'll get over it and put them back on.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Ok on January 11, 2021, 09:41:55 AM
I’m sure someone has tried the vegan sambas. I’ll try and catch up on the thread later, but if anyone has some thoughts then that’d be cool.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on January 11, 2021, 09:53:29 AM
I’m sure someone has tried the vegan sambas. I’ll try and catch up on the thread later, but if anyone has some thoughts then that’d be cool.
Love mine.  Gotta go half size up, and the insole is worthless.  Haven't skated them though.  Even with a nicer insole, they are still very thin on the bottom with not much lateral stability.  Typical indoor soccer type of shoe, obviously.  It's a classic lifestyle shoe, not meant to be a skate shoe. 
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Cubz on January 11, 2021, 11:17:20 AM
A vegan Silo will be released this summer : https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ3nBVtlFSJ/?igshid=kyu6b1ep17mb
Looks great !  ;)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Fakie Manuel on January 11, 2021, 11:48:45 AM
Damn, that Beyond Suede has me excited.

I just read veganskateblog.com review on the Evant. They look and sound so much more appealing in the review than on the Es website.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on January 11, 2021, 01:04:59 PM
Those look great and I will definitely be checking them out when summer comes around.  I can't imagine they'll actually be able to use the term "Beyond suede" tho, from a trademark perspective  (unless Beyond meat is indeed somehow involved...)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on January 11, 2021, 06:49:14 PM
Make me a beyond suede Quattro eS, I’m begging you ... which is kinda ironic seeing as though the Quattro (and 95% of their kicks during those days) was synthetic :(
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: pedro_mayn on January 12, 2021, 08:52:33 AM
Yeah those are my kinda kicks, looking forward to these!

Make me a beyond suede Quattro eS, I’m begging you ... which is kinda ironic seeing as though the Quattro (and 95% of their kicks during those days) was synthetic :(

This, too! I love the look of the Quattro.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Thomas on January 13, 2021, 02:01:58 AM
Etnies Devon Smillie Blitz

(https://i.ibb.co/3dtMfd3/IMG-5055-3.jpg) (https://ibb.co/3dtMfd3)

So how are those Blitz ?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: OrangeVHStapes on January 15, 2021, 06:10:59 AM
Anything Vegan in the new Last Resort drop? Anybody know? I keep asking them on instagram and they always either just like my comment or message but never actually respond.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on January 15, 2021, 06:12:44 AM
Anything Vegan in the new Last Resort drop? Anybody know? I keep asking them on instagram and they always either just like my comment or message but never actually respond.
None in this drop. Drop 3 in April will have the vegan versions.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: OrangeVHStapes on January 15, 2021, 06:28:13 AM
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Anything Vegan in the new Last Resort drop? Anybody know? I keep asking them on instagram and they always either just like my comment or message but never actually respond.
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None in this drop. Drop 3 in April will have the vegan versions.

Ahhhhhhh, right. Thanks... I'm just a little too eager for some new skater owned options I think.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: jay_nev on January 15, 2021, 06:52:13 AM
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Anything Vegan in the new Last Resort drop? Anybody know? I keep asking them on instagram and they always either just like my comment or message but never actually respond.
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None in this drop. Drop 3 in April will have the vegan versions.
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Ahhhhhhh, right. Thanks... I'm just a little too eager for some new skater owned options I think.
they look great too ..


(https://i.ibb.co/3Mr4153/F8104-A1-B-6-C73-4256-93-F4-B0-E54-A8-FA9-F9.jpg) (https://ibb.co/3Mr4153)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on January 25, 2021, 12:06:06 PM
I can't deal with a pad-less collar, but these are on the Nike site now and the details page confirms that the swoosh/heel tab are synthetic
https://www.nike.com/t/sb-blazer-court-skate-shoe-R6bVLk/CV1658-100
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: dogstarman on January 25, 2021, 04:27:39 PM
I can't deal with a pad-less collar, but these are on the Nike site now and the details page confirms that the swoosh/heel tab are synthetic
https://www.nike.com/t/sb-blazer-court-skate-shoe-R6bVLk/CV1658-100

wonder when these will be available. not super into nike but seems like a pretty cool option
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on January 27, 2021, 05:25:18 AM
https://www.instagram.com/p/CKi3nJXJrPr/?igshid=o4u6nzjfdy9s
Apparently these too?
I don’t wear nike so I know nothing about them
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on January 27, 2021, 05:39:46 AM
https://www.instagram.com/p/CKi3nJXJrPr/?igshid=o4u6nzjfdy9s
Apparently these too?
I don’t wear nike so I know nothing about them
EU-release only, not being released in the US :(  Wonder if you'll be able to get them over in Japan?
Edit:  doh!  didn't realize that was a tokyo ig account, haha.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on January 27, 2021, 07:10:23 AM
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I can't deal with a pad-less collar, but these are on the Nike site now and the details page confirms that the swoosh/heel tab are synthetic
https://www.nike.com/t/sb-blazer-court-skate-shoe-R6bVLk/CV1658-100
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wonder when these will be available. not super into nike but seems like a pretty cool option
red ones available now thru SPoT https://skateparkoftampa.com/nike-sb-blzr-court-shoes-gym-red-white-gym-red-86544-15643
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Thomas on January 28, 2021, 01:08:41 AM
I just ordered my 6th pair of State in a row.
I really love the Bishop, but this time I ordered the Elgin.

It would be very nice to have a toecap version of those shoes.

I checked their fall 2021 catalog yesterday and was quiet bummed that there is zero vegan option though...

Thanks Gay Imp Sausage Metal for your feedback regarding the Omen Hi, I was tempted but I have narrow feet so I don't think the shoes are going to work with me.

I always wanted to try the indicator, but never found a pair...

I'm 8.5 in State and Laki, 8 in Vans pro, should I take 8.5 in Emerica ?

Edit: I forgot that there is this Bushwick colorway that is on their spring 2021 catalog so it should be out soon.
I will definitely try those, hoping that they are not as bulky as the Salem.

(https://i.imgur.com/Ev3nep9.png)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on January 28, 2021, 11:26:36 PM
no worries mate, I would say my feet are medium width but my foot was swimming in the omens, and this is coming from someone who likes the wide toe box of 420s... maybe I got a dud pair?
I also didn't like how thin the tongue was, nor did I think the laces were placed strategically: I was kinda between holes on how high I wanted to lace them, if I went one up it was too tight and because the tongue was too thin, dug into my shin and if I went one lace hole down, I felt like me feet would slip out of them.
I'm probably the only one who I've ever heard say a bad thing about them though...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on January 29, 2021, 02:59:55 AM
https://www.instagram.com/p/CKk_gXIJ8lV/?igshid=1m0gyr646tq2o
Just gunna leave this here for future reference, we all know this shit but a berrics x carinuma ad popped up on my youtube today and they are trying to push the whole, but it’s natural image... fuckers !!!
I’m honestly surprised modern mike V is pairing up with them
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: OrangeVHStapes on February 02, 2021, 10:56:09 AM
I really want to like these... I just... Don't love them that much...

https://www.emerica.com/us/collabs/slam-pack/dickson-6102000130.html?dwvar_6102000130_color=976#start=1
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on February 02, 2021, 11:36:34 AM
I really want to like these... I just... Don't love them that much...

https://www.emerica.com/us/collabs/slam-pack/dickson-6102000130.html?dwvar_6102000130_color=976#start=1
totally agree.  I think they would've been fine with just the extra toe piece, but that heel strip just makes it a blatant Nike Drop Type ripoff (some colorways of which are also vegan...).
(https://static.nike.com/a/images/t_PDP_864_v1/f_auto,b_rgb:f5f5f5/m5u3hbtedpsi3ef6i9s6/drop-type-shoe-NfRB9P.jpg)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: OrangeVHStapes on February 02, 2021, 12:30:07 PM
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I really want to like these... I just... Don't love them that much...

https://www.emerica.com/us/collabs/slam-pack/dickson-6102000130.html?dwvar_6102000130_color=976#start=1
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totally agree.  I think they would've been fine with just the extra toe piece, but that heel strip just makes it a blatant Nike Drop Type ripoff (some colorways of which are also vegan...).
(https://static.nike.com/a/images/t_PDP_864_v1/f_auto,b_rgb:f5f5f5/m5u3hbtedpsi3ef6i9s6/drop-type-shoe-NfRB9P.jpg)

Wow... Yeah... I don't support Nike tho so I definitely won't be buying any of their shoes... I hope those e's beyond suede shoes drop soon...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Thomas on February 08, 2021, 01:34:16 AM
What model are those beyond suede ?
I would love to support és but the shoes are not slim enough for me...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: nopse on February 08, 2021, 01:15:45 PM
yo! just finally made an account here. been hanging out specifically in this thread w/o one for over a year~

as a newer veg skater goon with size 14 feet this thread has been really sick. thanks yall <3

I know yall don't dig nike (I don't really either but they have my size consistently and it fits). Finally need to bin my nyjahs (first version). I repaired a hole on the bottom with shoe goo + cardstock before the ollie spot / toe tore through somehow. they have lasted me since last may/june skating an average of at 2x a week. I sometimes just cruise around but usually try stuff. I was impressed with both the shoe goo adding longevity and the shoes themselves felt better than expected. Only other shoes I tried were some canvas slips and laced vans. niether held my feet in place in a way I now prefer.

cheers
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on February 08, 2021, 04:51:16 PM
What model are those beyond suede ?
I would love to support és but the shoes are not slim enough for me...
https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ88bkxFGIi/?igshid=15cb9hi4q15nb
The silo but on a more standard sole, I think they look really good and will look great in other colorways.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on February 08, 2021, 04:54:51 PM
yo! just finally made an account here. been hanging out specifically in this thread w/o one for over a year~

as a newer veg skater goon with size 14 feet this thread has been really sick. thanks yall <3

I know yall don't dig nike (I don't really either but they have my size consistently and it fits). Finally need to bin my nyjahs (first version). I repaired a hole on the bottom with shoe goo + cardstock before the ollie spot / toe tore through somehow. they have lasted me since last may/june skating an average of at 2x a week. I sometimes just cruise around but usually try stuff. I was impressed with both the shoe goo adding longevity and the shoes themselves felt better than expected. Only other shoes I tried were some canvas slips and laced vans. niether held my feet in place in a way I now prefer.

cheers
I think whether or not people support Nike is totally a personal decision and while I don’t won’t to give them money (which means nothing because my wife openly supports them) any vegan shoe you are buying is sending the message (data?) to these companies that there is a need for (good/ non-canvas) vegan shoes in the market.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: TwisT on February 12, 2021, 08:30:14 PM
Came across these.

Vegan, cup sole dunkalike. Brazilian only but still interesting

https://ousfootwear.com/naccarato-oe-black-camo
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on February 14, 2021, 04:20:39 AM
My evants finally arrived, quick question: do they stretch out? Went true to size but my first impression is that they are feeling pretty tight ...

Skated in my 420s today and I think I’d honestly be happy to just keep rocking them as they are kinda perfect for my foot shape
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on February 15, 2021, 05:42:39 PM
You heard it here first:

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@rothdigga when those vegan joints dropping son? Can we get anymore hints, or is it still hush hush?
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Not really secret now that we have an ad in Thrasher for it.  213 Samarria Colorway with synthetic suede side panel and the rest canvas.  It's slated to arrive around mid-march barring anymore port delays so shops should be getting it around then.  That's the first shoe.  We have the other 2 coming around April/May so a decent selection of cup/vulc vegan options in the next few months for anyone looking for them. 
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Cubz on February 16, 2021, 12:57:27 AM
Great news !!! Hope the new 420 vegan model will be available in France...  ;)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Bigwheelbite on February 16, 2021, 04:52:35 AM
Vegan shoes are gonna be less durable as they can't be suede - it's that simple.

Plus your skateboarding and scrapping canvas on griptape - its gonna fuck your shit up no matter what. Just need to accept it or bite the bullet and skate suede shoes ;)



Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: cucktard on February 16, 2021, 05:16:19 AM
We get it, you’re 14 and you have lots of opinions.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: jay_nev on February 16, 2021, 05:38:10 AM
You heard it here first:

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@rothdigga when those vegan joints dropping son? Can we get anymore hints, or is it still hush hush?
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Not really secret now that we have an ad in Thrasher for it.  213 Samarria Colorway with synthetic suede side panel and the rest canvas.  It's slated to arrive around mid-march barring anymore port delays so shops should be getting it around then.  That's the first shoe.  We have the other 2 coming around April/May so a decent selection of cup/vulc vegan options in the next few months for anyone looking for them. 
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anyone got a pic of that ad?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Bigwheelbite on February 16, 2021, 05:42:31 AM
We get it, you’re 14 and you have lots of opinions.

lol we get it - your a c-u-next-tuesday ;)

Another mug who can't respect another persons opinion or say.

Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: cucktard on February 16, 2021, 05:50:38 AM
I have no problem respecting opinions that make sense. You just coming in to a thread to start shit is not exactly respectful.
 
As long as you use the lame excuse that people are not listening because they are intolerant, rather than realizing people don’t take you seriously because your opinions not being very well formed, you will not learn anything new.

You’ll delude yourself into thinking you know shit you don’t. But hey, hopefully you grow out of it.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Thomas on February 16, 2021, 06:44:46 AM
Great news !!! Hope the new 420 vegan model will be available in France...  ;)

Where are you in France ?
I didn't found any shop carrying them either... :(
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on February 16, 2021, 06:57:42 AM
Vegan shoes are gonna be less durable as they can't be suede - it's that simple.

Plus your skateboarding and scrapping canvas on griptape - its gonna fuck your shit up no matter what. Just need to accept it or bite the bullet and skate suede shoes ;)

Very very debatable opinion. Some of the toughest skate shoes out there are from the early 00’s when the majority of skate shoes were synthetic.

Suede also bags out and loses its shape unlike synth. Look at at modern running shoes, they don’t make them shits out of suede anymore for a good reason!

Also, we don’t respect others opinions? Didn’t you just waltz into a specific vegan shoe thread slanging unwanted opinions? “Oh, but the annoying vegans force their beliefs on other people” is a common complaint I hear, but your post proves the exact opposite ;)

Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Vinz on February 16, 2021, 07:11:20 AM
Vegan shoes are gonna be less durable as they can't be suede - it's that simple.

Plus your skateboarding and scrapping canvas on griptape - its gonna fuck your shit up no matter what. Just need to accept it or bite the bullet and skate suede shoes ;)

*you're
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on February 16, 2021, 07:19:16 AM
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Vegan shoes are gonna be less durable as they can't be suede - it's that simple.

Plus your skateboarding and scrapping canvas on griptape - its gonna fuck your shit up no matter what. Just need to accept it or bite the bullet and skate suede shoes ;)
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*you're
*scraping  ;D
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Ok on February 16, 2021, 07:56:35 AM
I love skating canvas. I just feel bad about the wastefulness, due to short shoe life. If it was only about performance, canvas might be my favorite. Can’t think of any canvas cupsoles tho. A sturdier canvas is surely available/possible.
The best shoes I’ve had recently were the AVE pro, and the Tyshawn’s. Neither vegan. Both shoes would seem to be possible to veganize.
I’m not a vegan, I’ve just been trying to move more in that direction.
If anyone has any favorite shoes they’d like to recommend, I’ll be grateful!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Cubz on February 16, 2021, 11:44:54 AM
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Great news !!! Hope the new 420 vegan model will be available in France...  ;)
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Where are you in France ?
I didn't found any shop carrying them either... :(

Je n'ai pas trouvé les 420 en France non plus, mais un nouveau modèle doit sortir en avril/mai... Donc j'espère que celui-ci sera dispo en France ;)

Voir sur le thread New Balance :

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@rothdigga when are those 3 previously mentioned upcoming vegan models gonna be announced?
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One is hitting in March and we should have a new 420 coming soon as well but the March one is the soonest vegan one for us.
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^next month looks like.  Hopefully still on schedule.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Bigwheelbite on February 16, 2021, 11:56:51 AM
I have no problem respecting opinions that make sense. You just coming in to a thread to start shit is not exactly respectful.
 
As long as you use the lame excuse that people are not listening because they are intolerant, rather than realizing people don’t take you seriously because your opinions not being very well formed, you will not learn anything new.

You’ll delude yourself into thinking you know shit you don’t. But hey, hopefully you grow out of it.

Haha yeah OK Dad x
Realising is actually spelt with an S - the proper 'English' way so lets not get it twisted ;)


Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Bigwheelbite on February 16, 2021, 12:05:22 PM
Apologies if these have been mentioned already bu you can't go wrong with etnies langston & langston sheep slip ons. They are canvas though so won't last too long but if your tekkers with the super glue and shoe goo / ripcare then u can make them last way longer. The key is to apply super glue on all the stitching around the ollie area and get a bit on there from the first sign of a tiny rip/hole. If you ignore the tiny hole and allow it to get too big then its not the one...

etnies have these droppin soon which look like a solid vegan option

https://www.instagram.com/p/CLIoZjqHm0n/

 
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on February 16, 2021, 12:42:10 PM
BWB genuine question:  do you think you're the first one to introduce all of these concepts (canvas v suede durability, superglue techniques, etc) into a 34 page vegan shoe thread? 

spoiler alert, they've been discussed ad nauseum.  Read the room first, then come in with some novel commentary if you have it.  Everyone will appreciate it much more, and you won't be put immediately on the defensive. 
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on February 16, 2021, 08:11:46 PM
Can’t think of any canvas cupsoles tho. A sturdier canvas is surely available/possible.
eS currently has an accel slim in canvas and Etnies had a brown canvas marana with synth toecap in their previous drop
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on February 18, 2021, 06:58:50 PM
Interesting, adidas seem to have replaced their core samba line with the vegan alternatives entirely.  No more ‘vegan’ embossed symbol on the heel, and now they’re labeled samba OG.  That’s awesome!
https://www.adidas.com/us/samba-og-shoes/GZ8348.html

Edit: ahh shit I just realized it’s on the kids version only.  Oh well.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: TwisT on February 18, 2021, 07:42:29 PM
I’m not vegan, so I’m uninformed.

In a standard canvas shoe what keeps it from not being vegan? Glue?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Cubz on February 18, 2021, 11:13:32 PM
I’m not vegan, so I’m uninformed.

In a standard canvas shoe what keeps it from not being vegan? Glue?

Yes, the glue can be made of animal bones.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: jay_nev on February 21, 2021, 12:18:04 PM
https://www.instagram.com/p/CLkTtf8F_m-/?igshid=185nchnjnfk64 (https://www.instagram.com/p/CLkTtf8F_m-/?igshid=185nchnjnfk64)


See slide 4!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on February 21, 2021, 03:38:54 PM
Will probably cop!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on February 21, 2021, 05:01:12 PM
I’m planning to get the lows for sure, probably even multiple pairs/colors.  I’m 50/50 on the highs.  Those Samaria NBs look nice as well, for being a very similar shoe (mid/high vulc) so I’ll probably get one or the other. 
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on February 21, 2021, 08:39:39 PM
I’m planning to get the lows for sure, probably even multiple pairs/colors.  I’m 50/50 on the highs.  Those Samaria NBs look nice as well, for being a very similar shoe (mid/high vulc) so I’ll probably get one or the other. 
what's the deal on the highs? I like hi tops for the colder months personally.
you can't remove the insole though right? that means I have to pray that it works. NB vegan hi tops look great, really liked how they labelled them in the ad too, good to have a bit of choice for the upcoming season. Cup soles are still slim pickings though...
ended up ordering some evants in 0.5 bigger, hope my foot doesn't swim in them cuz they looks so solid!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: cucktard on February 22, 2021, 01:59:46 AM
Hoping for another color way in the LRs, but if not I still might get some anyways.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on February 22, 2021, 02:59:08 AM
Hoping for another color way in the LRs, but if not I still might get some anyways.
there’s a forest green and dark navy in pretty sure!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: cucktard on February 22, 2021, 03:43:01 AM
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Hoping for another color way in the LRs, but if not I still might get some anyways.
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there’s a forest green and dark navy in pretty sure!

I’m in if the get forest green at the local shop
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: OrangeVHStapes on February 22, 2021, 11:03:32 AM
My evants finally arrived, quick question: do they stretch out? Went true to size but my first impression is that they are feeling pretty tight ...

Skated in my 420s today and I think I’d honestly be happy to just keep rocking them as they are kinda perfect for my foot shape


Not sure if anyone answered you yet but they do! The first time I wore mine I was a little nervous cause they felt really tight and a little uncomfortable. After a day of walking around and one session they were totally broken in and felt great... Other than the fact I ripped an ollie and switch ollie hole in them within 2 sessions...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: devourthehours on February 23, 2021, 08:09:45 AM
The State Bushwicks in canvas are releasing mid-March according to what they told me. Can't wait to try them.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on February 23, 2021, 01:43:22 PM
The State Bushwicks in canvas are releasing mid-March according to what they told me. Can't wait to try them.
Why do all the canvas high tops have to be white? The last resorts being the exception I guess. I shouldn't complain, I'm happy State and Emerica are making the bushwick and winkowski, I'm just not a big fan of white shoes. Give me a black canvas winkowski omen and I'll buy 5 pairs of them. That said, the last resorts do look good, though the pictures look like they maybe have less padding than the suede version. I haven't seen either in person though.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Shrinedescender on February 24, 2021, 05:55:10 AM
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The State Bushwicks in canvas are releasing mid-March according to what they told me. Can't wait to try them.
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Why do all the canvas high tops have to be white? The last resorts being the exception I guess. I shouldn't complain, I'm happy State and Emerica are making the bushwick and winkowski, I'm just not a big fan of white shoes. Give me a black canvas winkowski omen and I'll buy 5 pairs of them. That said, the last resorts do look good, though the pictures look like they maybe have less padding than the suede version. I haven't seen either in person though.

I feel the same way. I just want one shoe I can buy over and over again reliably. I really liked the State Elgin's I was just riding but now I feel the need to try the Last Resort's. There's a problem with the market now where vegan shoes keep coming out or are getting taken away and I feel the need to check out every new pair; none of them are perfect yet, where in the nonvegan market I think you can more easily just pick a shoe and stick with it, and it'll always be there, in colorways that don't make you look like a goober.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Thomas on February 24, 2021, 07:31:44 AM
Anyone got feedback on Etnies ? Are the Jameson 2 eco good ?
I might got a little deal with the Etnies distributor here, so I'm looking for a model I can skate/find multiple times.

I'm going to try those new Sheep for sure, but I guess they won't stay for a long time..
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on February 24, 2021, 01:56:26 PM
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The State Bushwicks in canvas are releasing mid-March according to what they told me. Can't wait to try them.
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Why do all the canvas high tops have to be white? The last resorts being the exception I guess. I shouldn't complain, I'm happy State and Emerica are making the bushwick and winkowski, I'm just not a big fan of white shoes. Give me a black canvas winkowski omen and I'll buy 5 pairs of them. That said, the last resorts do look good, though the pictures look like they maybe have less padding than the suede version. I haven't seen either in person though.
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I feel the same way. I just want one shoe I can buy over and over again reliably. I really liked the State Elgin's I was just riding but now I feel the need to try the Last Resort's. There's a problem with the market now where vegan shoes keep coming out or are getting taken away and I feel the need to check out every new pair; none of them are perfect yet, where in the nonvegan market I think you can more easily just pick a shoe and stick with it, and it'll always be there, in colorways that don't make you look like a goober.
NB# 420s is probably the only shoe fulfilling that criteria at the moment
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: SlapTM on February 24, 2021, 07:19:47 PM
We got a couple vegan models this season.

https://www.emerica.com/footwear/vegan/

Got 2 more in Summer and then a bit more in Fall. Got some synthetic suede models coming soon as well.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Frank on February 24, 2021, 10:08:06 PM
crossover post with the non skate shoe thread. this company is commited to making reebok club c knockoffs.

sustainable and vegan options, like this black one.

(https://i2.cdn.hhv.de/catalog/shop_detail_zoom/00760/760647.jpg)

no idea how they skate, but they seem well made.

https://www.sayebrand.com/
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: devourthehours on February 25, 2021, 07:03:29 AM
We got a couple vegan models this season.

https://www.emerica.com/footwear/vegan/

Got 2 more in Summer and then a bit more in Fall. Got some synthetic suede models coming soon as well.

Stoked on this. Any chance the Wino Cup will come in a vegan option? That would be an immediate purchase for me.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on February 25, 2021, 08:11:09 AM
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We got a couple vegan models this season.

https://www.emerica.com/footwear/vegan/

Got 2 more in Summer and then a bit more in Fall. Got some synthetic suede models coming soon as well.
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Stoked on this. Any chance the Wino Cup will come in a vegan option? That would be an immediate purchase for me.
Psyched to see the Romero Laced back in a vegan option.  I passed on prior vegan versions when I was a vulc-only guy, but now I'd like to try these.  Am I remembering correctly that there's also an all-white canvas version of the Romero Laced coming soon? 
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on February 25, 2021, 01:54:59 PM
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The State Bushwicks in canvas are releasing mid-March according to what they told me. Can't wait to try them.
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Why do all the canvas high tops have to be white? The last resorts being the exception I guess. I shouldn't complain, I'm happy State and Emerica are making the bushwick and winkowski, I'm just not a big fan of white shoes. Give me a black canvas winkowski omen and I'll buy 5 pairs of them. That said, the last resorts do look good, though the pictures look like they maybe have less padding than the suede version. I haven't seen either in person though.
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I feel the same way. I just want one shoe I can buy over and over again reliably. I really liked the State Elgin's I was just riding but now I feel the need to try the Last Resort's. There's a problem with the market now where vegan shoes keep coming out or are getting taken away and I feel the need to check out every new pair; none of them are perfect yet, where in the nonvegan market I think you can more easily just pick a shoe and stick with it, and it'll always be there, in colorways that don't make you look like a goober.
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NB# 420s is probably the only shoe fulfilling that criteria at the moment
even those don't have a consistent colorway. I don't think there is even one out right now.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Shrinedescender on February 26, 2021, 06:29:24 AM
We got a couple vegan models this season.

https://www.emerica.com/footwear/vegan/

Got 2 more in Summer and then a bit more in Fall. Got some synthetic suede models coming soon as well.

Always loved Emerica's whole vibe and team. Stoked they're making some more vegan options. I can do without polka-dot slip-ons and translucent sole Romero's, but I'll try some of the other ones.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on February 26, 2021, 06:36:08 AM
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We got a couple vegan models this season.

https://www.emerica.com/footwear/vegan/

Got 2 more in Summer and then a bit more in Fall. Got some synthetic suede models coming soon as well.
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Stoked on this. Any chance the Wino Cup will come in a vegan option? That would be an immediate purchase for me.
Also will we ever get a vegan Spanly g6? (not the ksl reissue, but that would be cool too)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: SlapTM on February 26, 2021, 02:05:46 PM
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We got a couple vegan models this season.

https://www.emerica.com/footwear/vegan/

Got 2 more in Summer and then a bit more in Fall. Got some synthetic suede models coming soon as well.
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Stoked on this. Any chance the Wino Cup will come in a vegan option? That would be an immediate purchase for me.
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Psyched to see the Romero Laced back in a vegan option.  I passed on prior vegan versions when I was a vulc-only guy, but now I'd like to try these.  Am I remembering correctly that there's also an all-white canvas version of the Romero Laced coming soon?
Yep!

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We got a couple vegan models this season.

https://www.emerica.com/footwear/vegan/

Got 2 more in Summer and then a bit more in Fall. Got some synthetic suede models coming soon as well.
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Stoked on this. Any chance the Wino Cup will come in a vegan option? That would be an immediate purchase for me.
Not with this initial launch but hopefully getting some more vegan options in that as well as the other models. We've got a rad synth slip-on coming out this year.

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We got a couple vegan models this season.

https://www.emerica.com/footwear/vegan/

Got 2 more in Summer and then a bit more in Fall. Got some synthetic suede models coming soon as well.
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Stoked on this. Any chance the Wino Cup will come in a vegan option? That would be an immediate purchase for me.
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Also will we ever get a vegan Spanly g6? (not the ksl reissue, but that would be cool too)
Not 100% as of right now. Definitely trying to get some vegan KSL's in the mix though.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on February 26, 2021, 04:29:26 PM
Please don’t make promises like that unles you can back them up @EmericaTM, all we want is non-canvas cupsoles! The Leo shoe is a bit weird though because the heel cup either totally works or totally ruins the shoe depending on your foot shape. 

In other sole tech news, it looks like those new eS chiller Accels are microfiber!

Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Frank on February 26, 2021, 04:40:53 PM
@EmericaTM

not sure if you guys thought about it this way, but since i can address you here directly, i want to second what gism said in a way. also, i don't know if this is what you guys at sole tech/emerica think, but most vegan options are flimsy vulcs. i don't know if designers think vegans are all hippies that skate superthin lotech shoes. there's a real marketgap for a nice chunkier cupsole that's made out of vegan leather. like you could make a gamma out of that material that that saye brand uses maybe. there's already tons of canvas shoes out, back when they weren't even advertised as vegan(some aren't due to leather patches). it's nothing new. sometimes i feel like we're getting sold old wine in newish caskets. i'm not even vegan but i'm always looking for vegan options and would like to transition into vegan only, but over here that would mean i'd need to skate authentics basically.

no one is excited about canvas shoes anymore. it's 2021. there's all types of non-animal-hyde materials out there that would work well for a skate shoe, sheep already did it in the 90s. just in case you could pass this along or something fwiw.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on February 27, 2021, 08:32:53 AM
The Leo shoe is a bit weird though because the heel cup either totally works or totally ruins the shoe depending on your foot shape. 
This was the main review feedback that prevented me from getting them in the past.  The OG Laced's from like 2008 tore the shit out of my heel.  Guess I'll roll the dice...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: jay_nev on February 27, 2021, 08:58:15 AM
I mean even Nike just released in EU high top vegan leather dunks.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on March 08, 2021, 10:57:34 AM
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We got a couple vegan models this season.

https://www.emerica.com/footwear/vegan/

Got 2 more in Summer and then a bit more in Fall. Got some synthetic suede models coming soon as well.
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Stoked on this. Any chance the Wino Cup will come in a vegan option? That would be an immediate purchase for me.
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Psyched to see the Romero Laced back in a vegan option.  I passed on prior vegan versions when I was a vulc-only guy, but now I'd like to try these.  Am I remembering correctly that there's also an all-white canvas version of the Romero Laced coming soon?
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Yep!
I'll do EmericaTM's job and bump the thread to say that these are available on the emerica site now ;)
https://www.emerica.com/us/footwear/romero/romero-laced-6102000089.html?dwvar_6102000089_color=753#start=35
(https://www.emerica.com/dw/image/v2/ABCH_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_emerica/default/dwe4eacb29/SP21/Footwear/6102000089-753-A-001.png?sw=450&sh=450&sm=fit)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: SlapTM on March 08, 2021, 11:30:08 AM
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We got a couple vegan models this season.

https://www.emerica.com/footwear/vegan/

Got 2 more in Summer and then a bit more in Fall. Got some synthetic suede models coming soon as well.
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Stoked on this. Any chance the Wino Cup will come in a vegan option? That would be an immediate purchase for me.
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Psyched to see the Romero Laced back in a vegan option.  I passed on prior vegan versions when I was a vulc-only guy, but now I'd like to try these.  Am I remembering correctly that there's also an all-white canvas version of the Romero Laced coming soon?
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Yep!
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I'll do EmericaTM's job and bump the thread to say that these are available on the emerica site now ;)
https://www.emerica.com/us/footwear/romero/romero-laced-6102000089.html?dwvar_6102000089_color=753#start=35
(https://www.emerica.com/dw/image/v2/ABCH_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_emerica/default/dwe4eacb29/SP21/Footwear/6102000089-753-A-001.png?sw=450&sh=450&sm=fit)
Haha thank you Kneebone! Appreciate it!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: TwisT on March 13, 2021, 08:57:30 AM
Globe got some new organic cotton vegan friendly options. White and gum, pretty basic styles


https://us.globebrand.com/collections/organic-cotton-vegan-friendly-shoes?utm_campaign=Organic%20Cotton%20%2B%20Vegan%20Friendly%20Footwear%20March%2012th%20%28TNBYPt%29&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Klaviyo&_ke=eyJrbF9jb21wYW55X2lkIjogIkhRa1JDeSIsICJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJtYXJrdHdpc3QyQHlhaG9vLmNvbSJ9
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on March 14, 2021, 07:48:13 AM
https://www.instagram.com/p/CMYu-rhBsjD/?igshid=2m4y08gvjujr
Looks like we’ll be getting some more reviews in the future.

Currently look at those dicksons, new 213s from NB# or the next drop from Last Resort AB.
No cupsoles though and I still maintain that my 420s are the best shoes I’ve skated in a long time...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: jay_nev on March 14, 2021, 09:01:17 AM
Nice, that was a pretty good review. A lot of skating but to list the specs and get into detail is something other reviewers don’t do, surprisingly.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Shrinedescender on March 14, 2021, 03:14:33 PM
https://www.instagram.com/p/CMYu-rhBsjD/?igshid=2m4y08gvjujr
Looks like we’ll be getting some more reviews in the future.

Currently look at those dicksons, new 213s from NB# or the next drop from Last Resort AB.
No cupsoles though and I still maintain that my 420s are the best shoes I’ve skated in a long time...

Same here, either the Dicksons or the upcoming Last Resorts for me. I'm just waiting for either of them to come in at my local

The review was great; definitely looking forward to more in the future. 
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: El Freegano on March 16, 2021, 09:39:31 AM
Wow, this is a great review of the dickson shoes. My only concern is the toe flick area, but with a little shoe goo it is gonna be fine.
I would like to ask you, what do you think about buying or just reusing second hand non-vegan shoes? I used to buy a lot of second hand shoes in the past. First when i was not vegan i bought them, coz i didn't have money to buy new skate shoe very often, but later when i became conscious about the animal suffering i was on a crossroad. I think it is ok (environmentally) to reuse shoes that have been thrown away but still have doubts about the use of animal materials. When you buy second hand you don't support the leather industry but when wearing leather shoes you normalize it like a behaviour in the society, not that the people care what you wear, especcially if you are nobody famous, but still it is kind of a moral dilema to me. What is your opinion on this?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Shrinedescender on March 16, 2021, 06:05:51 PM
Wow, this is a great review of the dickson shoes. My only concern is the toe flick area, but with a little shoe goo it is gonna be fine.
I would like to ask you, what do you think about buying or just reusing second hand non-vegan shoes? I used to buy a lot of second hand shoes in the past. First when i was not vegan i bought them, coz i didn't have money to buy new skate shoe very often, but later when i became conscious about the animal suffering i was on a crossroad. I think it is ok (environmentally) to reuse shoes that have been thrown away but still have doubts about the use of animal materials. When you buy second hand you don't support the leather industry but when wearing leather shoes you normalize it like a behaviour in the society, not that the people care what you wear, especcially if you are nobody famous, but still it is kind of a moral dilema to me. What is your opinion on this?

This is a good point, and I ask myself about buying secondhand often. I still subscribe to the idea of "voting with your dollar" though, and so for brands to continue to make vegan shoes and normalize it within the industry, there needs to be people out there who buy them. Plus, if I can buy the shoes from my local, it's all the better. The question to buy secondhand or buy new vegan is really two questions: do I buy a better shoe or do I support my local, and, do I reuse for the sake of the environment or do I encourage brands to continue making vegan products; with the benefits of which possibly outlasting myself and thereby bringing the world at large closer to the adoption of veganism.

At the end of the day it's a personal choice depending on your values and what veganism means to you.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: El Freegano on March 17, 2021, 09:54:56 AM
Good point of view, thanx!
I have stopped buying second hand suede a couple of years ago, coz wanted to wear, represent and support the vegan lifestyle 100%. But when i skate more often the shoes just get destroyed very fast. I work part time and live on a low budge, so i try to preserve the shoes using some PU stuff similar to shoe goo, sometimes even glue rubber patches inside or outside on the crucial areas, but still the shoes get trashed very fast. For the last 3-4 years i mostly look for discounted old models which do the job super fine. Now i found one model of HUF (soto knit) for 33 euros but i am not sure if it is 100% vegan, coz there is a small patch above the heel that looks like leather (it  could be synthetic, but i am not sure). It is from an online shop and in the description is written that the material is textile, but i do have some concerns about this patch. Do you have any idea about this model?
 (https://internetfusion.imgix.net/818334.jpg?auto=format,compress&cs=srgb&fit=fill&fill=solid&w=550&h=550) 
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on March 17, 2021, 10:24:19 AM
Good point of view, thanx!
I have stopped buying second hand suede a couple of years ago, coz wanted to wear, represent and support the vegan lifestyle 100%. But when i skate more often the shoes just get destroyed very fast. I work part time and live on a low budge, so i try to preserve the shoes using some PU stuff similar to shoe goo, sometimes even glue rubber patches inside or outside on the crucial areas, but still the shoes get trashed very fast. For the last 3-4 years i mostly look for discounted old models which do the job super fine. Now i found one model of HUF (soto knit) for 33 euros but i am not sure if it is 100% vegan, coz there is a small patch above the heel that looks like leather (it  could be synthetic, but i am not sure). It is from an online shop and in the description is written that the material is textile, but i do have some concerns about this patch. Do you have any idea about this model?
I remember when these came out, Huf catalog labeled them as vegan.  Huf was one of the few companies doing a good job at that. Buy with confidence. haha
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Shitfoodexpress on March 18, 2021, 01:26:31 AM
Hi folks, new to the forum and super happy to find a thread about vegan shoes. One question I have after looking through the tread is about glue.

Do we/you/anybody have like a list of brands using synthetic glue?  That's the problem i find with just looking for synthetic shoes.

I think adidas use all synth glue.
New balance  customer service said that the glue is the issue with their non vegan synth shoes(if there are any)
Nike said in 2015 that they use synthetic(heard on IG)
Vans? Since they shout about their vegan shoes i reckon it must be no animal glues?

Any more info in the glue world?

All the best from sweden (shit out of luck in the vegan skateshoe department here)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on March 22, 2021, 07:34:27 AM
Bunch of new Sheep-branded stuff is now available on the etnies site.
(https://www.etnies.com/dw/image/v2/ABCH_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_etnies/default/dwcc74adea/Spring2021/Footwear/4107000554-680-A-001.png?sw=400&sh=400&sm=fit)
https://www.etnies.com/us/mens/shoes/calli-vulc-x-sheep-4107000554.html?dwvar_4107000554_color=680#q=sheep&lang=en_US&start=8
I hate that these have that fabric covering on the sole so that they can save money on the import taxes.  I have a pair of older emerica indicators that had this and it's slippery-city for the first couple weeks.  I know it wears off eventually, but I'm someone who actually likes to skate shoes right out of the box, especially thin vulcs. 
Some Sheep logo shirts, hats and hoodies available too:
https://www.etnies.com/us/mens/apparel/tees/sheep-4130003720.html?dwvar_4130003720_color=001#q=sheep&lang=en_US&start=5
https://www.etnies.com/us/mens/accessories/hats/sheep-snapback-4140001332.html?dwvar_4140001332_color=001#q=sheep&lang=en_US&start=6
https://www.etnies.com/us/mens/apparel/sweatshirts/sheep-pullover-4130003724.html?dwvar_4130003724_color=001#q=sheep&lang=en_US&start=7
And the re-designed Sheep Jameson's with the bigger toecap have been up for a little while too (same annoying fabric outsole):
https://www.etnies.com/us/mens/shoes/jameson-vulc-ls-x-sheep-4107000541.html?dwvar_4107000541_color=105#q=sheep&lang=en_US&start=3
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on March 22, 2021, 08:24:08 AM
This is the same company that put out Ryan Lay’s shoe right? Pretty piss poor effort if you ask me...

In other news I went half a size up in the evants and the fit is a lot more manageable
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: BugleBites on March 22, 2021, 09:26:12 AM
I'm not vegan but I was going to try on some Accel Slims the other day, and when I opened the box it was the wrong shoe inside - it was the new vegan Accel Slim (black/light grey sole), in a half size larger too. But, it looks really nice, so I tried it on. The 11 fit like a 10.5 in the vegan version, just a heads up. I actually really like how it looked, but for some reason that version had a little bit of heel slip. Not much, but a little, when Accels normally don't have any for me. I wonder if that canvas is strong? It seems like super tough canvas.

Anyway, really nice looking Accel slim, in case it hasn't been discussed.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on March 22, 2021, 09:33:46 AM
I'm not vegan but I was going to try on some Accel Slims the other day, and when I opened the box it was the wrong shoe inside - it was the new vegan Accel Slim (black/light grey sole), in a half size larger too. But, it looks really nice, so I tried it on. The 11 fit like a 10.5 in the vegan version, just a heads up. I actually really like how it looked, but for some reason that version had a little bit of heel slip. Not much, but a little, when Accels normally don't have any for me. I wonder if that canvas is strong? It seems like super tough canvas.

Anyway, really nice looking Accel slim, in case it hasn't been discussed.
Dang, those black canvas accel slims sold out pretty instantly.  Kind of like the eS version of opening a Blazer box and finding a pair of Dunks inside. haha
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: burm on March 22, 2021, 11:38:14 AM
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The Leo shoe is a bit weird though because the heel cup either totally works or totally ruins the shoe depending on your foot shape. 
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This was the main review feedback that prevented me from getting them in the past.  The OG Laced's from like 2008 tore the shit out of my heel.  Guess I'll roll the dice...
I don’t know if the romero laced are different, but with the og’s you just had to accept the stabbing of the heels until they broke in and were perfect after that. But they started off as the worst.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Cubz on March 24, 2021, 04:22:31 AM
New tie&dye vegan Es models are out now in the US, but once again, nothing for Europe...

Accel Slim : https://www.esskateboarding.com/us/shop/footwear/accel-slim-5101000144.html?dwvar_5101000144_color=727

Accel Plus Ever Stitch : https://www.esskateboarding.com/us/shop/footwear/accel-plus-everstitch-5101000160.html?dwvar_5101000160_color=465#start=17
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on March 24, 2021, 01:18:25 PM
kind of ugly, but the accel plus everstitch is a very good shoe. Glad to see a vegan colorway again.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on March 25, 2021, 06:23:33 AM
new "Evan Smith Experience" colorway of the DC Manual.  Between these and the new eS pack, vegan skate shoes are having a real tie-dye/psychedelic moment.
https://www.dcshoes.com/men%27s-manual-s-x-evan-smith-skate-shoes-191282953556.html#cgid=collabs_evan-smith-experience&camp=sm_dc_ww-en_e_thrasher_evan-smith-homepage&utm_source=thrasher&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=evan-smith-homepage&start=1&hitcount=4
(https://images.boardriders.com/global/dcshoes-products/all/default/xlarge/adys300631_dcshoes,p_103_frt1.jpg)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on March 28, 2021, 07:20:51 PM
Not a fan of all the tie dye shoes tbh...

Took my evants out for a spin the other day, 1/2 size up worked a treat and the break in time was pretty minimal considering how puffy they are. I forgot that I don’t really like shoes that lace up like that though
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on March 29, 2021, 11:05:03 AM
Rothmeyer confirmed in the NB thread that these Villani 255s will be canvas/vegan
(https://i.ibb.co/PGYZb87/277-BB7-F2-0619-4-EB0-93-FA-4-F2-F11048-FEF.jpg)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on March 29, 2021, 04:44:20 PM
another canvas vulc aye? not that I'm not thankful for anything but I'm pretty sure the skate shoe market doesn't need another canvas vulc
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on March 30, 2021, 11:49:46 AM
another canvas vulc aye? not that I'm not thankful for anything but I'm pretty sure the skate shoe market doesn't need another canvas vulc
I don't really care about the canvas at this point, just give us the cupsole.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Thomas on March 31, 2021, 11:57:23 PM
Bunch of new Sheep-branded stuff is now available on the etnies site.
(https://www.etnies.com/dw/image/v2/ABCH_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_etnies/default/dwcc74adea/Spring2021/Footwear/4107000554-680-A-001.png?sw=400&sh=400&sm=fit)
https://www.etnies.com/us/mens/shoes/calli-vulc-x-sheep-4107000554.html?dwvar_4107000554_color=680#q=sheep&lang=en_US&start=8

Absolutely not a fan of the color, but those seem to have synth suede ?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on April 01, 2021, 12:06:03 AM
I tried on some emerica slip ons yesterday and they were surprisingly comfortable, maybe I will give the Dickson a try...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: antarctica on April 01, 2021, 06:05:50 AM
The best fully vegan skate shoes in my mind are either plain old normal chuck taylors or my personal favourites, chuck 70s. The 70s are insanely durable for being canvas and also look way better most of the other shoes ive seen posted in this thread recently.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: devourthehours on April 01, 2021, 07:04:56 AM
I wouldn't mind a mid-padded cupsole vegan option that isn't in a horrible color like the tie dye accel slims. I wish they would have kept the black/white ones in the line.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: jay_nev on April 01, 2021, 09:24:59 AM
I tried on some emerica slip ons yesterday and they were surprisingly comfortable, maybe I will give the Dickson a try...
good move
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Morning Jazz Radio on April 05, 2021, 11:18:17 AM
Anyone know when those vegan Last Resort AB models are going to be available for purchase in U.S.?

I'm holding off from buying any shoes right now until those are available. I sure hope there's gonna be a size 13.

Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Frank on April 05, 2021, 01:36:02 PM
Anyone know when those vegan Last Resort AB models are going to be available for purchase in U.S.?

I'm holding off from buying any shoes right now until those are available. I sure hope there's gonna be a size 13.

everybody says they fit pretty big, so maybe you could fit well in a 12. pretty much everyone seems to have to size down a half or even whole size in last resort.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on April 05, 2021, 03:09:50 PM
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Anyone know when those vegan Last Resort AB models are going to be available for purchase in U.S.?

I'm holding off from buying any shoes right now until those are available. I sure hope there's gonna be a size 13.
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everybody says they fit pretty big, so maybe you could fit well in a 12. pretty much everyone seems to have to size down a half or even whole size in last resort.
Months ago they said "early April" and the LRAB and Sami's instagrams have been teasing images of boxes in the warehouse ready to go, so should be any day now...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Morning Jazz Radio on April 05, 2021, 10:14:14 PM
Thanks for the helpful info!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: wuust on April 06, 2021, 05:17:09 AM
https://komrads.world/nl/apl/
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Frank on April 06, 2021, 06:11:34 AM
https://komrads.world/nl/apl/

these don't look bad
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on April 07, 2021, 06:59:13 AM
I know Nike isn't so popular in this thread, but since they're SBs and vegan, I'll update here that a few new colors of the blazer courts are up on the site. 
https://www.nike.com/t/sb-blzr-court-skate-shoe-R6bVLk/CV1658-102
(https://static.nike.com/a/images/t_PDP_864_v1/f_auto,b_rgb:f5f5f5/34442f46-1475-47d4-9cd0-a03b2bf5a174/sb-blzr-court-skate-shoe-R6bVLk.png)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on April 07, 2021, 07:11:20 AM
https://instagram.com/stories/99siri/2546598072904293663?utm_source=ig_story_item_share&igshid=bu1mqq3w2iuo
Someone got the jump on those white new vegan eS and it looks like there is a new accel slim colorway, hopefully synth!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: culdesac on April 07, 2021, 05:06:06 PM
Back in March New Balance's instagram said they'd have another 420 coming in April, but judging by all the port delays it looks like those are being pushed

In the mean time, I went on a serious hunt for some more of these and found that using the google image search was one of the best ways to track them down. Next to the image it'll actually say if it's in stock and have a link to where to buy it. Was able to get some old stock that was heavily discounted

Lately been riding canvas half cabs I got of ebay and I don't understand why vans doesn't put these out regularly. Who's their tm? Seems like a canvas cab would be a great seller
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Cubz on April 08, 2021, 01:52:56 AM
Back in March New Balance's instagram said they'd have another 420 coming in April, but judging by all the port delays it looks like those are being pushed

In the mean time, I went on a serious hunt for some more of these and found that using the google image search was one of the best ways to track them down. Next to the image it'll actually say if it's in stock and have a link to where to buy it. Was able to get some old stock that was heavily discounted

Lately been riding canvas half cabs I got of ebay and I don't understand why vans doesn't put these out regularly. Who's their tm? Seems like a canvas cab would be a great seller

Please can you put the link of the IG post of these 420 (or directly a pic) ? I went on their IG and couldn't find the post.
Where did you find some old 420 ?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Maccat on April 08, 2021, 03:17:50 AM
Back in March New Balance's instagram said they'd have another 420 coming in April, but judging by all the port delays it looks like those are being pushed

In the mean time, I went on a serious hunt for some more of these and found that using the google image search was one of the best ways to track them down. Next to the image it'll actually say if it's in stock and have a link to where to buy it. Was able to get some old stock that was heavily discounted

Lately been riding canvas half cabs I got of ebay and I don't understand why vans doesn't put these out regularly. Who's their tm? Seems like a canvas cab would be a great seller

You’re right. The canvas joints are just as well built but lack the “pro” insole. I think most companies blown it by not having a straight up black canvas kick. Pretty bad when the vans site itself doesn’t carry a full canvas option.

If you search 14oz canvas half cans you can find plenty on the cheap. Vans had a discount site somewhere on the web where I got mine from. Slap the old insoles in and wait on companies to catch up.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: FrozenIndustries on April 08, 2021, 06:31:06 AM
Does anyone know of an all-black canvas and rubber (or synth) mid- or high-top skate shoe? I have the monochrome canvas CTAS Pro Hi but would love to try something else.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: culdesac on April 08, 2021, 09:51:33 AM
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Back in March New Balance's instagram said they'd have another 420 coming in April, but judging by all the port delays it looks like those are being pushed

In the mean time, I went on a serious hunt for some more of these and found that using the google image search was one of the best ways to track them down. Next to the image it'll actually say if it's in stock and have a link to where to buy it. Was able to get some old stock that was heavily discounted

Lately been riding canvas half cabs I got of ebay and I don't understand why vans doesn't put these out regularly. Who's their tm? Seems like a canvas cab would be a great seller
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Please can you put the link of the IG post of these 420 (or directly a pic) ? I went on their IG and couldn't find the post.
Where did you find some old 420 ?

I’m sure rothdigga can give more info in the nb thread, but I commented on the nb ig account asking if there would be any more 420s and they said April

I don’t know what size you wear or where you’re located, but try google image and see

Was able to find some at chane.com and some random skate shops
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on April 08, 2021, 01:31:13 PM
Does anyone know of an all-black canvas and rubber (or synth) mid- or high-top skate shoe? I have the monochrome canvas CTAS Pro Hi but would love to try something else.
You should be able to order custom vans sk8 hi, the vans stripe would have to be sparkly though.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on April 08, 2021, 02:01:55 PM
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Does anyone know of an all-black canvas and rubber (or synth) mid- or high-top skate shoe? I have the monochrome canvas CTAS Pro Hi but would love to try something else.
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You should be able to order custom vans sk8 hi, the vans stripe would have to be sparkly though.
I just commented on the VansSkate instagram the other day asking if we'll ever get a non-leather non-glitter jazz stripe option in the customizer.  One can dream!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Cubz on April 09, 2021, 10:08:38 AM
Ok, thanks @culdesac !

I just commented the new IG publication of NBNumeric asking them when the new 420 will be available, they answer "7/10", so we'll have to be patient...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on April 09, 2021, 10:25:09 AM
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You should be able to order custom vans sk8 hi, the vans stripe would have to be sparkly though.
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I just commented on the VansSkate instagram the other day asking if we'll ever get a non-leather non-glitter jazz stripe option in the customizer.  One can dream!
I'd be happy with a "no stripe" option, but we know that can't happen.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: FrozenIndustries on April 09, 2021, 10:38:49 AM
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Does anyone know of an all-black canvas and rubber (or synth) mid- or high-top skate shoe? I have the monochrome canvas CTAS Pro Hi but would love to try something else.
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You should be able to order custom vans sk8 hi, the vans stripe would have to be sparkly though.
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I just commented on the VansSkate instagram the other day asking if we'll ever get a non-leather non-glitter jazz stripe option in the customizer.  One can dream!
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I'd be happy with a "no stripe" option, but we know that can't happen.

Do they really use a leather side stripe on these?

https://www.vans.com/shop/sk8-hi-black-black-black (https://www.vans.com/shop/sk8-hi-black-black-black)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on April 09, 2021, 12:16:50 PM
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Does anyone know of an all-black canvas and rubber (or synth) mid- or high-top skate shoe? I have the monochrome canvas CTAS Pro Hi but would love to try something else.
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You should be able to order custom vans sk8 hi, the vans stripe would have to be sparkly though.
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I just commented on the VansSkate instagram the other day asking if we'll ever get a non-leather non-glitter jazz stripe option in the customizer.  One can dream!
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I'd be happy with a "no stripe" option, but we know that can't happen.
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Do they really use a leather side stripe on these?

https://www.vans.com/shop/sk8-hi-black-black-black (https://www.vans.com/shop/sk8-hi-black-black-black)
Currently they do. They used to make a vegan version of these as well as the old skools. they were all black canvas with black canvas stripe. Same time they made the canvas half cabs. Not sure why they won't make those anymore.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on April 09, 2021, 12:40:27 PM
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Does anyone know of an all-black canvas and rubber (or synth) mid- or high-top skate shoe? I have the monochrome canvas CTAS Pro Hi but would love to try something else.
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You should be able to order custom vans sk8 hi, the vans stripe would have to be sparkly though.
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I just commented on the VansSkate instagram the other day asking if we'll ever get a non-leather non-glitter jazz stripe option in the customizer.  One can dream!
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I'd be happy with a "no stripe" option, but we know that can't happen.
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Do they really use a leather side stripe on these?

https://www.vans.com/shop/sk8-hi-black-black-black (https://www.vans.com/shop/sk8-hi-black-black-black)
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Currently they do. They used to make a vegan version of these as well as the old skools. they were all black canvas with black canvas stripe. Same time they made the canvas half cabs. Not sure why they won't make those anymore.
I just talked to someone at Vans and they told me that the black glitter and blue iridescent stripes listed as textile are actually made of leather too. So I guess there are no vegan sk8 hi's, even with ugly stripes.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on April 09, 2021, 03:22:52 PM
damn that's fucked up
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: OrangeVHStapes on April 10, 2021, 12:17:18 PM
I thought that most recent Last Resort drop was gonna have some vegan options... I guess there is gonna be another one this month?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on April 13, 2021, 01:57:39 PM
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vans-Sk8-Hi-Reissue-Canvas-Skate-Shoes-Mens-Size-10-5-Black-Gum/333955785821?_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item4dc150e45d:g:1cUAAOSwbKdcGyaA&amdata=enc%3AAQAFAAACgBaobrjLl8XobRIiIML1V4Imu%252Fn%252BzU5L90Z278x5ickkCrLl8erj3ATP5raQxjc%252F%252B57vTCZjcBlz5bEza%252FhY4wldCI2%252FqLy1lM8XxtPAe7Xz4%252FQEXRhtjMaHRReFnCqQSyxN14GDCj9B208%252FR3iL3Qi%252BVBN%252FgjFV8GYQPdAcwX3UnMoAMVK1VYV1HPh3myO4n8B4G59yiXeXwGGTCk70geN9QTVl1bk8ze9UdtN0JCexO9FoCCmd8TC6mGdVEAKNy0xRaqPSqbXjf93ipCVUAYadkwCpGjsaRGaYJuxWbpOHSfmCx8IFv1rPoOeZd7di1ab3avO6pZILowcczIR8q6ZWZDBjStHpSDRczy8IBKFqgP14VEFC9pR0dj4rZhjkGXDNdVUup4dkDCXZcaKJNuCoA%252B34AT%252Baf0EDTOtD%252FjrpfCbiOMFEviHgxFBcQG1mDxNMio%252FddehI8OrAK5m1l40KtGW6TljOGx%252FTUgH3W%252Fmj5r65G%252F7HalnfTjqQxua3LoZh6Ei0bcLayWPxAICg6HAlRWa%252B4hDO9g38x0jZSi9W%252Fl9Kvkn0mlO1teSOhVV3ol8LTa3r%252FL6GSMJBzpeoBUd110Rox0JfnwMbolMF9ZyxqpkZ%252BKRvm2yio9MqoLvp32A4s4ePsB1tpn0jLxK2HkAFNqKKw%252BmcAlrQiAPrB4RrlRx8Pc4NDKrcIdtbXW3bUdROHjDqzl1lOF2qY9ivaB4c3M9vhbEg9D230r%252FAF%252Fa8xAnTnE%252B3vpg2idAJ%252FzMtpX7JgCLM%252F2XLSPhQX2omfKzKYCECRDrSMxqX3IwlP1WMCZ0b2vLZg8e7kG0kSR5EGS02g%252BXWlrgFJRreU609Q58%253D%7Ccksum%3A3339557858213d0cb83fd5fc4c10b650370eff668654%7Campid%3APL_CLK%7Cclp%3A2334524
there are a bunch of these up on ebay right now. All canvas Sk8 Hi's. I think they are from 2018, but I'm not sure.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on April 13, 2021, 02:45:35 PM
213s in stock on the NB site!
https://www.newbalance.com/pd/nm213/NM213V1-37928.html
(https://nb.scene7.com/is/image/NB/nm213sam_nb_02_i?$pdpflexf2$&fmt=webp&wid=472&hei=472)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on April 14, 2021, 09:17:05 AM
I like the look of those new frankys. I think my days of skating in low shoes are probably over, but I would wear those as everyday shoes.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: bigdave on April 14, 2021, 09:25:46 AM
Anyone know when those vegan Last Resort AB models are going to be available for purchase in U.S.?

I'm holding off from buying any shoes right now until those are available. I sure hope there's gonna be a size 13.

I asked Pontus the other day and he said yes to 13 and soon.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: jay_nev on April 14, 2021, 10:09:41 AM
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Anyone know when those vegan Last Resort AB models are going to be available for purchase in U.S.?

I'm holding off from buying any shoes right now until those are available. I sure hope there's gonna be a size 13.
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I asked Pontus the other day and he said yes to 13 and soon.
think it’s the royal blue high model they’ve showed a couple times in the story
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on April 14, 2021, 11:25:12 AM
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Anyone know when those vegan Last Resort AB models are going to be available for purchase in U.S.?

I'm holding off from buying any shoes right now until those are available. I sure hope there's gonna be a size 13.
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I asked Pontus the other day and he said yes to 13 and soon.
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think it’s the royal blue high model they’ve showed a couple times in the story
there were some other canvas lows that were shown a while back, I remember a pine green and a blue one, but also those kinda stopped being teased and only the blue highs have since been shown as "the vegan" one.  I hope the lows didn't get dropped!  definitely interested in the lows more than the highs.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: devourthehours on April 16, 2021, 01:06:51 PM
State Bushwick hi tops are out:  https://statefootwear.com/collections/footwear/products/bushwick-white-white
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on April 17, 2021, 03:36:49 AM
White states or white NB#, I usually can’t rock white but the NBs look a tad more durable
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on April 17, 2021, 09:02:24 AM
Those State Bushwicks just remind me of some 2nd-rate H&M-style chuck ripoffs, and lo and behold https://www2.hm.com/en_us/productpage.0956106004.html
Go with the NBs
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: HaveFunSkateboarding on April 18, 2021, 08:43:39 AM
I’m not sifting through this whole thread, but has anyone looked at Ethletic shoes? I’ve been seeing them on Instagram recently. They look like halfway decent vegan shoes, and they’re geared towards skating. As ethical as we’re probably going to get at this point in the world. I wanna give them a try sometime soon.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: OrangeVHStapes on April 19, 2021, 06:33:24 AM
As I wait in limbo for the Last Resort AB vegan drop I found DC has about 9 vegan colorways of the manual.

https://www.dcshoes.com/mens-collection-skate-manual/


Didn't see it posted here... Some of them don't look THAT bad actually.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on April 19, 2021, 06:36:43 AM
As I wait in limbo for the Last Resort AB vegan drop I found DC has about 9 vegan colorways of the manual.

https://www.dcshoes.com/mens-collection-skate-manual/


Didn't see it posted here... Some of them don't look THAT bad actually.
all manuals are vegan/ canvas no?
I was given some prototypes a while back, still happy to ship them out to anyone who wants to cover the postage !
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on April 19, 2021, 06:57:40 AM
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As I wait in limbo for the Last Resort AB vegan drop I found DC has about 9 vegan colorways of the manual.

https://www.dcshoes.com/mens-collection-skate-manual/


Didn't see it posted here... Some of them don't look THAT bad actually.
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all manuals are vegan/ canvas no?
I was given some prototypes a while back, still happy to ship them out to anyone who wants to cover the postage !
there are a bunch of real suede colorways as well
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Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on April 19, 2021, 07:28:31 AM
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As I wait in limbo for the Last Resort AB vegan drop I found DC has about 9 vegan colorways of the manual.

https://www.dcshoes.com/mens-collection-skate-manual/


Didn't see it posted here... Some of them don't look THAT bad actually.
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all manuals are vegan/ canvas no?
I was given some prototypes a while back, still happy to ship them out to anyone who wants to cover the postage !
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there are a bunch of real suede colorways as well
strange that they went down that route, when the rep contacted me way back when, he mentioned they’d only be vegan. I guess this is the same company that promised to make Evan a vegan shoe, and then produced multiple suede models despite him even speaking out about it in an interview
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Sk.A.T.A.N on April 19, 2021, 07:51:47 AM
Dudes, honestly just get the Synthetic Stan Smiths. Better than all that Canvas bullshit that rips within two ollies. It's crazy how skate brands vegan offers are basically only flimsy canvas shoes... I've been skating a pair of (leather) stans and its a great skate shoe tbh, but my friend is skating the synthetic version and those things are holding up as good as mine! Make sure it has the "primegreen" logo in the insole and you should be good. https://www.adidas.de/en/stan-smith-shoes/FX5502.html

There's also Vegan Superstar and Sambas if you guys are more into those models...
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Post by: pedro_mayn on April 19, 2021, 08:44:06 AM
Dudes, honestly just get the Synthetic Stan Smiths. Better than all that Canvas bullshit that rips within two ollies. It's crazy how skate brands vegan offers are basically only flimsy canvas shoes... I've been skating a pair of (leather) stans and its a great skate shoe tbh, but my friend is skating the synthetic version and those things are holding up as good as mine! Make sure it has the "primegreen" logo in the insole and you should be good. https://www.adidas.de/en/stan-smith-shoes/FX5502.html

There's also Vegan Superstar and Sambas if you guys are more into those models...

My Shelltoes I use for chillers are so dope, definitely going to try for skating soon.

The fake leather is definitely of good quality.
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Post by: kneebone on April 19, 2021, 12:56:05 PM
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Dudes, honestly just get the Synthetic Stan Smiths. Better than all that Canvas bullshit that rips within two ollies. It's crazy how skate brands vegan offers are basically only flimsy canvas shoes... I've been skating a pair of (leather) stans and its a great skate shoe tbh, but my friend is skating the synthetic version and those things are holding up as good as mine! Make sure it has the "primegreen" logo in the insole and you should be good. https://www.adidas.de/en/stan-smith-shoes/FX5502.html

There's also Vegan Superstar and Sambas if you guys are more into those models...
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My Shelltoes I use for chillers are so dope, definitely going to try for skating soon.

The fake leather is definitely of good quality.
I bought the trifecta when they came out...the vegan sambas, superstars and stan smiths.  Of that bunch, the Stan Smiths are definitely the most skate-able.  The sambas are too thin in the sole (which is understandable, they're originally intended as an indoor soccer shoe), the superstars would be great but i find the sole to be a bit too narrow & tall in the heel, definitely feels like i would roll my ankle pretty easily in them.  The Stans are just a straight up thin cupsole without being too thin.  The Andrew Cannon youtube review of them is spot-on as well. 
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Post by: culdesac on April 19, 2021, 02:05:16 PM
How’s the width on the Stan Smiths compared to the nb420?
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Post by: kneebone on April 19, 2021, 02:17:31 PM
How’s the width on the Stan Smiths compared to the nb420?
a bit narrower, but mainly because the toebox isn't fucking huge like it is on the 420s.  The stan is the widest of the three noted above tho.  I'd call it a standard width.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on April 20, 2021, 08:55:07 AM
Looks like this upcoming spiderweb pack from Cons will be vegan.  Rubber-backed canvas uppers.  Includes a Louie Lopez, CTAS high, and one star slip.  Releases 4/23
(https://www.converse.com/dw/image/v2/BCZC_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-cnv-master-catalog/default/dwf1dacf89/images/a_107/170939C_A_107X1.jpg?sw=964)
https://www.converse.com/shop/p/cons-louie-lopez-pro-skate-shoe/170939MP.html?dwvar_170939MP_color=white%2Fblack%2Funiversity%20red&styleNo=170939C&cgid=skateboarding-shoes
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Post by: bighead on April 20, 2021, 09:48:47 AM
What about the lining?
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Post by: Shrinedescender on April 20, 2021, 12:38:35 PM
What about the lining?

Definitely looks like leather. Hopefully I'm wrong though, I kinda dig these.
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Post by: 45Polar on April 20, 2021, 02:04:43 PM
I asked about all three and was told they have a synthetic lining
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Post by: kneebone on April 20, 2021, 03:15:54 PM
that would be very odd to have a leather lining...that's typically reserved for higher-quality "deluxe" releases
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on April 20, 2021, 03:48:52 PM
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Anyone know when those vegan Last Resort AB models are going to be available for purchase in U.S.?

I'm holding off from buying any shoes right now until those are available. I sure hope there's gonna be a size 13.
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I asked Pontus the other day and he said yes to 13 and soon.
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think it’s the royal blue high model they’ve showed a couple times in the story
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there were some other canvas lows that were shown a while back, I remember a pine green and a blue one, but also those kinda stopped being teased and only the blue highs have since been shown as "the vegan" one.  I hope the lows didn't get dropped!  definitely interested in the lows more than the highs.
DM'd Pontus (like a man) and the green vegan lows are still coming
(https://i.imgur.com/p3vBJ7A.jpg)
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Post by: jay_nev on April 20, 2021, 07:17:57 PM
Last resort IG story has the navy vegan hi’s posted as well
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Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on April 21, 2021, 03:08:11 AM
Dudes, honestly just get the Synthetic Stan Smiths. Better than all that Canvas bullshit that rips within two ollies. It's crazy how skate brands vegan offers are basically only flimsy canvas shoes... I've been skating a pair of (leather) stans and its a great skate shoe tbh, but my friend is skating the synthetic version and those things are holding up as good as mine! Make sure it has the "primegreen" logo in the insole and you should be good. https://www.adidas.de/en/stan-smith-shoes/FX5502.html

There's also Vegan Superstar and Sambas if you guys are more into those models...
keen to try some Stan smiths actually (how’s the sizing?), now if they can only bring those vegan materials over to the skate line!

Also, these look better than any vegan model they’ve released to date:
https://vegnews.com/2021/4/adidas-vegan-mushroom-leather-stan-smith-sneaker?fbclid=IwAR3rwjB1iT4dtNbdq1X2LtRpOSPpyv54GFqrKCee9FX0SslUzFSsGMFIAyk
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Sk.A.T.A.N on April 21, 2021, 03:28:57 AM
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Dudes, honestly just get the Synthetic Stan Smiths. Better than all that Canvas bullshit that rips within two ollies. It's crazy how skate brands vegan offers are basically only flimsy canvas shoes... I've been skating a pair of (leather) stans and its a great skate shoe tbh, but my friend is skating the synthetic version and those things are holding up as good as mine! Make sure it has the "primegreen" logo in the insole and you should be good. https://www.adidas.de/en/stan-smith-shoes/FX5502.html

There's also Vegan Superstar and Sambas if you guys are more into those models...
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keen to try some Stan smiths actually (how’s the sizing?), now if they can only bring those vegan materials over to the skate line!

Also, these look better than any vegan model they’ve released to date:
https://vegnews.com/2021/4/adidas-vegan-mushroom-leather-stan-smith-sneaker?fbclid=IwAR3rwjB1iT4dtNbdq1X2LtRpOSPpyv54GFqrKCee9FX0SslUzFSsGMFIAyk

They fit TTS in my opinion. Standard width.

Those Mushroom leather ones are cool but from what I've heard its only a concept shoe for now. That material kinda falls apart and its still in a development process from what I was told... So it will take a bit until they make a widely available version of that I think.

I also forgot to mention these ones: https://www.adidas.de/en/continental-80-vegan-shoes/FW2336.html
A lot of people actually like to skate this shoe (see Mike Arnold), and now there's this Vegan version out that might suit you folks...
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Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on April 21, 2021, 04:48:54 PM
Cheers for the info @Sk.A.T.A.N
Would be keen to check out some continentals too as I like cupsoles!

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Vegan last resorts drop in japan tomorrow, it’s a toss up between them, new NB 213s or some emerica Dickson although they are all vulcs...
You can’t remove the insole on the last resorts can you? Anyone want to comment on the quality?
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Post by: Sk.A.T.A.N on April 21, 2021, 05:04:57 PM
Cheers for the info @Sk.A.T.A.N
Would be keen to check out some continentals too as I like cupsoles!

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Vegan last resorts drop in japan tomorrow, it’s a toss up between them, new NB 213s or some emerica Dickson although they are all vulcs...
You can’t remove the insole on the last resorts can you? Anyone want to comment on the quality?

You’re welcome GISM!
Also, pretty sure you can remove any insole if you’re committed enough. Either heat it up with an hair dryer or worst case scenario put it in the microwave for like 20/30 secs and rip it off. I did that once with some regular chucks and the insole came out right off (if you ever tried to take one of those you know how hard it is).
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on April 22, 2021, 04:27:35 AM
Looks like the vegan lows will come in black, blue and green
https://www.instagram.com/p/CN9R5vUhGYW/?igshid=1vjl6up34tt46
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Post by: Cubz on April 22, 2021, 05:15:16 AM
Vegan SILO is available (at least in Europe ! ) : https://www.esskateboarding.com/eu/shop/footwear/silo-sc-5101000180.html?dwvar_5101000180_color=145#start=24

Other Vegan models :

Accel Slim Plus : https://www.esskateboarding.com/eu/shop/footwear/accel-slim-plus-5101000166.html?dwvar_5101000166_color=110#start=16

Accel Slim : https://www.esskateboarding.com/eu/shop/footwear/accel-slim-5101000144.html?dwvar_5101000144_color=727#start=15

Accel Plus Ever Stitch : https://www.esskateboarding.com/eu/shop/footwear/accel-plus-everstitch-5101000160.html?dwvar_5101000160_color=465#start=18

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Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on April 22, 2021, 05:42:36 AM
Vegan SILO is available (at least in Europe ! ) : https://www.esskateboarding.com/eu/shop/footwear/silo-sc-5101000180.html?dwvar_5101000180_color=145#start=24

Other Vegan models :

Accel Slim Plus : https://www.esskateboarding.com/eu/shop/footwear/accel-slim-plus-5101000166.html?dwvar_5101000166_color=110#start=16

Accel Slim : https://www.esskateboarding.com/eu/shop/footwear/accel-slim-5101000144.html?dwvar_5101000144_color=727#start=15

Accel Plus Ever Stitch : https://www.esskateboarding.com/eu/shop/footwear/accel-plus-everstitch-5101000160.html?dwvar_5101000160_color=465#start=18


Damn! The Silos and that white Accel Plus :o

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Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on April 22, 2021, 05:44:22 AM
Looks like the vegan lows will come in black, blue and green
https://www.instagram.com/p/CN9R5vUhGYW/?igshid=1vjl6up34tt46
that shop is pretty close to me, but probs won't be able to hit up without a day trip, sucks too cuz the sizing is doing my head in... camel clutch just got their shipment too!
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Post by: kneebone on April 22, 2021, 05:44:34 AM
yeah whoa, wasn't aware of that white/black accel plus
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Post by: Cubz on April 22, 2021, 05:53:57 AM
I think I'm gonna go with the Silo, cuz it seems the Accel Slim Plus is not available in US7.5...
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Post by: kneebone on April 22, 2021, 06:03:46 AM
big month for vegan shoes!  Just saw these Puig Primeblue's on paradeworld.  Not sure about that heel tab, but all the primeblue/primegreen stuff is supposed to be recycled cotton & polyester, so hopefully that's the case here as well.  Probably not really skatable either.  Would love a primegreen Puig! 
(https://res.cloudinary.com/dm1ikhi6x/image/upload/w_914,c_limit/q_auto:low,f_auto/products/fsvzsbx88w93hupccbby)
https://www.paradeworld.com/products/adidas-skateboarding-puig-pk-primeblue-shoes-ftwr-white-hazy-emerald-hazy-green-1-6641454547139/
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Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on April 22, 2021, 06:10:33 AM
Damn! They just keep rolling in....
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Post by: Shrinedescender on April 22, 2021, 07:50:25 AM
big month for vegan shoes!  Just saw these Puig Primeblue's on paradeworld.  Not sure about that heel tab, but all the primeblue/primegreen stuff is supposed to be recycled cotton & polyester, so hopefully that's the case here as well.  Probably not really skatable either.  Would love a primegreen Puig! 
(https://res.cloudinary.com/dm1ikhi6x/image/upload/w_914,c_limit/q_auto:low,f_auto/products/fsvzsbx88w93hupccbby)
https://www.paradeworld.com/products/adidas-skateboarding-puig-pk-primeblue-shoes-ftwr-white-hazy-emerald-hazy-green-1-6641454547139/

I was really digging the look of the Puig's after Carl Aiken's switch to Adidas and wearing them in a clip. It's cool that they made these but release something skatable, damn.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: devourthehours on April 22, 2021, 10:16:14 AM
Looks like DC has some Vegan Kalis Vulc:

https://www.dcshoes.com/men%27s-kalis-vulc-shoes-191282980057.html?npk=997043042&camp=em_dc_us-en_e_neolane_resolve_earthday_-_all_collection_-_broadcast_04222021-DM689161&utm_source=neolane&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=04-22-21-DC-Resolve-EarthDay-DM689161&acdid=427152312

Made of some sort of coffee fabric based on the email I got. Two colors, tan and grey. I might try a pair.

Looks good in the tan:

(https://images.boardriders.com/global/dcshoes-products/all/default/xlarge/adys300569_dcshoes,p_tan_frt1.jpg)
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Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on April 22, 2021, 08:21:41 PM
↑ looks pretty cool, hope they do a mid or non-vulc version .
Speaking of vulcs tho, the place I order a lot of my stuff from has Last resort His in green and blue in my size, he’s saying the sizing is similar to vans but others say they fit big... should I half size down?
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Post by: Thomas on April 23, 2021, 01:26:30 AM
Currently skating the new Etnies Jameson sheep.
I love them so far, hope they will last.
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Post by: pedro_mayn on April 23, 2021, 04:29:21 AM
Evo 2.0s in the new Lakai catalog has 'synthetic suede'.

I'd probably like them in a better colourway than what was presented in the catalog.
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Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on April 23, 2021, 05:49:43 AM
Currently skating the new Etnies Jameson sheep.
I love them so far, hope they will last.
pics please!
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Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on April 23, 2021, 05:50:47 AM
Evo 2.0s in the new Lakai catalog has 'synthetic suede'.

I'd probably like them in a better colourway than what was presented in the catalog.
noticed that too! Let’s hope they can bring that material over to other models. The synth leather they used on the Riley a while back was actually really tough!
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Post by: kneebone on April 23, 2021, 05:55:27 AM
↑ looks pretty cool, hope they do a mid or non-vulc version .
Speaking of vulcs tho, the place I order a lot of my stuff from has Last resort His in green and blue in my size, he’s saying the sizing is similar to vans but others say they fit big... should I half size down?
LRAB has a sizing tool that you can print out on their website.  That's supposed to be the surest way to know, as it's specific to the fit of their shoes.  My understanding is that the fit is closest to Cons CTAS pros, if you've ever had any of those.  I'm a 12 in virtually everything, but plan to go 11.5 on the LRABs since that's what the sizing tool indicated and it's what i wear in cons)
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Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on April 25, 2021, 10:01:53 PM
Cheers @kneebone
I’m kinda a big size 10 (borderline 10.5) so I went tts, hope that doesn’t backfire on me. Could probably bounce them pretty easy either way. Seems only select shops are getting the canvas ones; I only know of like 1 shop out of around 10 in Japan that got them!
Will let you all know my thoughts once they arrive. Also Pontus confirmed that they have (thin) rubber backing under the canvas for those wondering. Not sure what to do about the insole, I’ve heard both good and bad reports, don’t want to go and hack up a brand new pair of shoes tho...
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Only shop in Japan that I know has them at the moment:
https://www.instagram.com/p/COHIVYKrCWX/?igshid=4j0i4tprvd84
I ordered blue, though the black look nice too!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: mynameisnotjeff on April 25, 2021, 11:34:40 PM
Currently skating the new Etnies Jameson sheep.
I love them so far, hope they will last.

I think the sheep line stuff is cool and their branding is nice. But in comparison, that stuff is usually on the thinner side. That kinda bugs me, add some more padding Dammit! lol
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Post by: Thomas on April 26, 2021, 05:21:58 AM
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Currently skating the new Etnies Jameson sheep.
I love them so far, hope they will last.
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pics please!

Alright guys !

Here is Mango and the brand new shoes
(https://i.imgur.com/NhN6yVl.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/Gm5qq2m.jpg)

And this is what they look like after 1 week of skating all day
(https://i.imgur.com/ATqyn0t.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/DBhaP3a.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/7P4GIPX.jpg)

They are very flexible, the board feel and flick is very nice.
However, the insole is not removable and is super thin.
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Post by: Frank on April 26, 2021, 06:54:21 AM
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Currently skating the new Etnies Jameson sheep.
I love them so far, hope they will last.
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I think the sheep line stuff is cool and their branding is nice. But in comparison, that stuff is usually on the thinner side. That kinda bugs me, add some more padding Dammit! lol

yeah, i couldn't skate those sheeps, even though they look good. i need some sort of heellock especially.
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Post by: padded_shorts on April 26, 2021, 01:41:27 PM
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Currently skating the new Etnies Jameson sheep.
I love them so far, hope they will last.
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I think the sheep line stuff is cool and their branding is nice. But in comparison, that stuff is usually on the thinner side. That kinda bugs me, add some more padding Dammit! lol
I believe that Sheep originally got it's name from a french guy trying to say Cheap. That's the story that was going around back then anyway.
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Post by: FrozenIndustries on April 26, 2021, 01:53:11 PM
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Currently skating the new Etnies Jameson sheep.
I love them so far, hope they will last.
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Alright guys !

Here is Mango and the brand new shoes
(https://i.imgur.com/NhN6yVl.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/Gm5qq2m.jpg)

And this is what they look like after 1 week of skating all day
(https://i.imgur.com/ATqyn0t.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/DBhaP3a.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/7P4GIPX.jpg)

They are very flexible, the board feel and flick is very nice.
However, the insole is not removable and is super thin.

Love the look of those. Did the sole have that weird felt stuff on them when you got them? Also, do they have any kind of tongue straps?
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Post by: Thomas on April 26, 2021, 11:57:56 PM
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Love the look of those. Did the sole have that weird felt stuff on them when you got them? Also, do they have any kind of tongue straps?

I'm not sure what you meant by "weird felt stuff" ?
There are two rubber bands to keep the tongue centered, yes.

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Currently skating the new Etnies Jameson sheep.
I love them so far, hope they will last.
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I think the sheep line stuff is cool and their branding is nice. But in comparison, that stuff is usually on the thinner side. That kinda bugs me, add some more padding Dammit! lol
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yeah, i couldn't skate those sheeps, even though they look good. i need some sort of heellock especially.

Maybe you guys should try the Jameson 2 eco.
They are cupsoles and the cushioning is way better than on the Sheep range.
All canvas though...
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Post by: kneebone on April 27, 2021, 06:22:50 AM
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Love the look of those. Did the sole have that weird felt stuff on them when you got them? Also, do they have any kind of tongue straps?
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I'm not sure what you meant by "weird felt stuff" ?
There are two rubber bands to keep the tongue centered, yes.
I think SoleTech has moved away from the actual felt-looking stuff on the sole and instead use this other stuff that kinda looks like someone slapped some reinforced filament tape on the sole.  It definitely still impacts the grippiness of the sole though.  I have an older pair of indicator lows and on my hardwood floors it feels like i'm sliding around on socks!
I pulled some screenshots from the Etnies site and did a side-by-side.  The sheep sole is on the left and a Nick Garcia RLS sole on the right.  Sheep definitely have the coating.
(https://i.imgur.com/wdSnavH.jpg)
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Post by: FrozenIndustries on April 27, 2021, 06:27:24 AM
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Love the look of those. Did the sole have that weird felt stuff on them when you got them? Also, do they have any kind of tongue straps?
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I'm not sure what you meant by "weird felt stuff" ?
There are two rubber bands to keep the tongue centered, yes.

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Currently skating the new Etnies Jameson sheep.
I love them so far, hope they will last.
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I think the sheep line stuff is cool and their branding is nice. But in comparison, that stuff is usually on the thinner side. That kinda bugs me, add some more padding Dammit! lol
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yeah, i couldn't skate those sheeps, even though they look good. i need some sort of heellock especially.
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Maybe you guys should try the Jameson 2 eco.
They are cupsoles and the cushioning is way better than on the Sheep range.
All canvas though...

With some of the past sheep, Etnies put a thin layer felt flocking on parts of the soles. This allowed them to be imported as slippers and thus at a lower cost, but it is annoying and slippery until it wears off.

If you ever went into a Payless when they were around and flipped over any of their knockoff Vans, you would see the flocking on the sole.

There was a pic of them in one of the recent Sole Tech catalogs and they looked like they had said flocking on the soles, which is why I asked.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on April 27, 2021, 06:29:49 AM
Yeah, that felt was actually a thing on soletech shoes!

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My last resorts just arrived, happy I went true to size!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: FrozenIndustries on April 27, 2021, 06:32:48 AM
@kneebone Thanks! for some reason it didn't show me that you'd posted that but that was the image in my head.
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Post by: kneebone on April 27, 2021, 06:40:44 AM
Sucks cuz that coating is a dealbreaker for me.  Hope whatever money they're saving on import taxes makes up for the lost sales to skateboarders who care about grip (which I would think would make up a pretty big contingent of Sheep-reminiscers)
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Post by: Thomas on April 27, 2021, 07:08:20 AM
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I'm not sure what you meant by "weird felt stuff" ?
There are two rubber bands to keep the tongue centered, yes.

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Currently skating the new Etnies Jameson sheep.
I love them so far, hope they will last.
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I think the sheep line stuff is cool and their branding is nice. But in comparison, that stuff is usually on the thinner side. That kinda bugs me, add some more padding Dammit! lol
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yeah, i couldn't skate those sheeps, even though they look good. i need some sort of heellock especially.
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Maybe you guys should try the Jameson 2 eco.
They are cupsoles and the cushioning is way better than on the Sheep range.
All canvas though...
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With some of the past sheep, Etnies put a thin layer felt flocking on parts of the soles. This allowed them to be imported as slippers and thus at a lower cost, but it is annoying and slippery until it wears off.

If you ever went into a Payless when they were around and flipped over any of their knockoff Vans, you would see the flocking on the sole.

There was a pic of them in one of the recent Sole Tech catalogs and they looked like they had said flocking on the soles, which is why I asked.

Oh yeah, the Sheeps do have that coating but I thought it was because they were using a recycled material for the sole... Thanks for the clarification !
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Frank on April 27, 2021, 12:23:17 PM
i had a pair of eco jamesons like a decade ago, they weren't bad, but a bit stiff. i kind of want to just get a pair of regular canvas eras to hang out in and casually skate, aren't those vegan? thought the inside was synthetic. i used to keep one pair around and i still have a very beaten up pair on their last legs that are a tad too big tho.

@Gay Imp Sausage Metal ok, that's a bit odd since most people said they fit big when the suede models dropped, but would be good for me, since my shop was only carrying from my true size and up. which one did you get? i think both colors look great, but the green ones are my personal winner.

EDIT: just saw your post about them in the last resort thread haha. i'd probably go for tts, honestly not planning on skating my first pair of last resorts, so if they don't fit super snug it's not too bad. basically just checking my size.

 
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on April 27, 2021, 06:59:46 PM
@Gay Imp Sausage Metal ok, that's a bit odd since most people said they fit big when the suede models dropped, but would be good for me, since my shop was only carrying from my true size and up. which one did you get? i think both colors look great, but the green ones are my personal winner.
EDIT: just saw your post about them in the last resort thread haha. i'd probably go for tts, honestly not planning on skating my first pair of last resorts, so if they don't fit super snug it's not too bad. basically just checking my size.

yeah, most people say size down but there is a few saying go true to vans size. I talked to the guy at the shop I ordered from and he said he was a 10 in vans, and 10 in LRAB worked perfect for him. If I'm honest I'm probably around a 10.25 so maybe that's why they worked for me? Vans in 10 also have a tad more room in the toe for me these days as opposed to sole tech where it's almost a tight squeeze in my tts.

Also, the canvas LRABs don't seem to have padding around the collar, which by looking at pictures is different to the suede version...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Cubz on April 28, 2021, 12:28:54 AM
I just received the Silo SC, and they're way too chunky for me... So I'll return them, and wait until July for the #NB420...
Btw, I have wide feet and went TTS, they fit great for me.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on April 28, 2021, 01:04:58 AM
I just received the Silo SC, and they're way too chunky for me... So I'll return them, and wait until July for the #NB420...
Btw, I have wide feet and went TTS, they fit great for me.
good to know! 420s really are one of the best slim vegan cupsoles out there! Interested to see how the microfiber accel plus look in the flesh
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: culdesac on April 29, 2021, 08:14:35 AM
The 420s seems to have ruined me for other vegan shoes so far. Skated some canvas half cabs two days in a row and have a decent toe blister/bruised toe and had to ice my feet because of the lack of padding. And I wasn’t even jumping down stuff, just a couple hours of curbs. Plus I’ve got game changers insoles too.

Going to try out the 213s next, but if those don’t work I’m back to cupsoles/420s for the foreseeable future. Definitely going to stock up in July.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on April 29, 2021, 03:32:53 PM
Yeah, 420 with game changers could easily be my go to from here on in!

213s aren’t coming to Japan unfortunately, this is really bumming me out...

Canvas lows in this LRAB drop feature vegan suede and their insta story at present has a sketch of another new shoe with vegan suede toecap
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: pedro_mayn on April 29, 2021, 03:39:08 PM
Got the new Silo and Accel Plus today, they're pretty dope.


The microfiber seems pretty sturdy. Once I finally get through my NB 868s I'll see how they skate haha.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on April 29, 2021, 05:39:39 PM
Got the new Silo and Accel Plus today, they're pretty dope.


The microfiber seems pretty sturdy. Once I finally get through my NB 868s I'll see how they skate haha.
give us review once you start skating them!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Thomas on April 30, 2021, 04:25:22 AM
Anyone has experience in removing glued insole from soletech shoes ?
I'm afraid to destroy the shoe...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on April 30, 2021, 04:45:15 AM
Anyone has experience in removing glued insole from soletech shoes ?
I'm afraid to destroy the shoe...
I did it to my Ryan Lays; there isn’t that much glue in there, especially if you haven’t worn them outside for an actual skate.
Definitely a lot lot easier than trying to get a regular vans insole out!

I was shopping this afternoon with the wife and we both tried on prime green Stan smiths. They felt amazing tbh and I could tell right away that they’d be a good shoe
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Sila on April 30, 2021, 04:51:32 AM
Can we get a list of all vegan cupsoles? I really don't know what's available, it's a pity the recent black Accel Plus Everstitch isn't vegan like the last one.

I have to admit I buy suede shoes second hand but I want to change my ways and ditch wearing them entirely.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on April 30, 2021, 05:36:03 AM
Can we get a list of all vegan cupsoles? I really don't know what's available, it's a pity the recent black Accel Plus Everstitch isn't vegan like the last one
they new white one I posted up there is though (and it's microfibre)

as for the list of list of cups, it's pretty slim pickings:

NB#: 420
eS: vegan pack which is the evant, accel slim, symbol + the new silo SC and white microfibre accel plus
Adidas (not their SB line): Stan smith, superstars, continental and samba
Emerica: some colors of Romeros laced
Axion: has like one model
Vans: BMX Old Skool Pro (Dennis something something pro model)
Etnies: I guess the Jameson shoes are technically cup right?

That's honestly about it, lots of vulcs dropping at the moment (State, NB# 213 and purple villani shoe, emerica Dicksons, LRAB) but as usual, cupsoles are neglected...
 
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Frank on April 30, 2021, 05:41:44 AM
Can we get a list of all vegan cupsoles? I really don't know what's available, it's a pity the recent black Accel Plus Everstitch isn't vegan like the last one.

I have to admit I buy suede shoes second hand but I want to change my ways and ditch wearing them entirely.

i still lust after suede models and will probably say a hundred times again on here how i will purchase this or that shoe, but i'm also basically quitting the suede shoe thing. tons of shoes i'd love to have out rn, like gammas, or 1010s, but i can't bring myself to even order them. i will skate off my stash, but not planning on buying any suede again. i figure there are enough models out right now i can't blame anyone but me for making the choice of not buying them. telling myself it's alright because this or that model just isn't made in a vegan version feels really stupid. so now i kind of eliminated a lot of options for future shoe purchases. probably gonna be buying last resorts if i'm happy with my first pair and maybe some es cupsoles to skate in.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: FrozenIndustries on April 30, 2021, 06:00:32 AM
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Anyone has experience in removing glued insole from soletech shoes ?
I'm afraid to destroy the shoe...
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I did it to my Ryan Lays; there isn’t that much glue in there, especially if you haven’t worn them outside for an actual skate.
Definitely a lot lot easier than trying to get a regular vans insole out!

I was shopping this afternoon with the wife and we both tried on prime green Stan smiths. They felt amazing tbh and I could tell right away that they’d be a good shoe

Yeah, did it with some Reynolds low vulc before they switched to the G6. They just had a dollop of glue right in front of the heel and that was it, came out nice. Like GISM said, way easier than Vans.

Just be sure so scrape whatever glue is left off. I put in some gam changers and it ended up bonding to them and ripping a chunk out of them when I went to put them in another pair of shoes.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on April 30, 2021, 07:22:35 AM
I posted these in the New Balance thread.  They are in the "all coasts" line which means they're not skate specific, but they look pretty good to me!  Confirmed synthetic by NB employee who posts on here
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Any NB insiders can confirm if these are synth or leather?  The black ones look like genuine suede but these white ones look more synth-y, and I know other 425s have been synth.  https://www.newbalance.com/pd/all-coasts-425/AM425V1-33463.html#dwvar_AM425V1-33463_style=AM425WWW&dwvar_AM425V1-33463_width=D&pid=AM425V1-33463&quantity=1
(https://nb.scene7.com/is/image/NB/am425www_nb_02_i?$pdpflexf2$&fmt=webp&wid=300&hei=300)
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White ones are synthetic.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on May 07, 2021, 08:58:55 AM
eS coming through with the goods:
https://soletechnology-catalogues.cld.bz/eS-SU21-Catalog/34/
There’s no way I would have guessed those accel slims were vegan!
Now we just need a vegan swift 1.5 and Quattro
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: MorningSesh on May 07, 2021, 09:17:01 AM
Finally some different vegan accel slim colorways. The white/black ones are sick
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on May 07, 2021, 09:32:14 AM
yeah i didn't realize those blue ones were going to be the beyond suede (even tho it looks like leather but whatev) also!  too bad they fit like absolute shit.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: vegangangzta on May 08, 2021, 10:09:01 PM
Did anyone order the Silo SC?

Need to know how the fit is...this is what I usually wear

Evant 11.5
Symbol 11.5
Accel 11
Accel Plus Slim 11
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on May 08, 2021, 10:25:10 PM
Have heard the SC wears close to regular eS sizing as opposed the puffier ones where you have to 0.5 size up. Don’t quote me though, haven’t tried on a pair yet...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on May 10, 2021, 07:47:52 AM
Vegan skate shoe plug on insta is claiming that NB confirmed that the 213s use leather?
@rothdigga you heard about this?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on May 10, 2021, 08:06:26 AM
Vegan skate shoe plug on insta is claiming that NB confirmed that the 213s use leather?
@rothdigga you heard about this?
I'm gonna go ahead and say this was probably a mistake on either party's part by confusing them with every other 213 release that has indeed used genuine leather/suede. All the press materials on this particular release have specified synth, can't imagine they'd fuck it up that bad. 
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: rothdigga on May 10, 2021, 10:06:52 AM
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Vegan skate shoe plug on insta is claiming that NB confirmed that the 213s use leather?
@rothdigga you heard about this?
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I'm gonna go ahead and say this was probably a mistake on either party's part by confusing them with every other 213 release that has indeed used genuine leather/suede. All the press materials on this particular release have specified synth, can't imagine they'd fuck it up that bad.
Regular NM213's use leather but the Samarria NM213SAM was all synthetic and canvas.  I surely hope there wasn't any confusion that suggested that ALL 213's were synthetic.  Only the Samarria is.  As is the new 255FRV Franky shoe as well as our NM420's that we have.  Hope that clears it up. 
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on May 10, 2021, 02:47:05 PM
Thanks @rothdigga, legend as always!
Apparently the German customer service fucked up big time, false alarm! Still bummed that they won’t make it to Japan, anyone out there tried them yet?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: coneklr on May 10, 2021, 02:50:54 PM
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Vegan skate shoe plug on insta is claiming that NB confirmed that the 213s use leather?
@rothdigga you heard about this?
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I'm gonna go ahead and say this was probably a mistake on either party's part by confusing them with every other 213 release that has indeed used genuine leather/suede. All the press materials on this particular release have specified synth, can't imagine they'd fuck it up that bad.
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Regular NM213's use leather but the Samarria NM213SAM was all synthetic and canvas.  I surely hope there wasn't any confusion that suggested that ALL 213's were synthetic.  Only the Samarria is.  As is the new 255FRV Franky shoe as well as our NM420's that we have.  Hope that clears it up.

Wait @rothdigga are the 420's still around?  I feel like I haven't seen them in a minute which is too bad as I was a big fan.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: culdesac on May 10, 2021, 03:36:34 PM
Thanks @rothdigga, legend as always!
Apparently the German customer service fucked up big time, false alarm! Still bummed that they won’t make it to Japan, anyone out there tried them yet?

Got some on ice, will be skating shortly and will give an update.

Not sure of anyone's size, but chane.com has some of the 420s in stock. Grabbed what I could in my size.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Cubz on May 10, 2021, 10:42:15 PM
Did anyone order the Silo SC?

Need to know how the fit is...this is what I usually wear

Evant 11.5
Symbol 11.5
Accel 11
Accel Plus Slim 11

On the previous page, I said :

I just received the Silo SC, and they're way too chunky for me... So I'll return them, and wait until July for the #NB420...
Btw, I have wide feet and went TTS, they fit great for me.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Thomas on May 10, 2021, 11:56:45 PM
Just saw that in the Etnies Summer 2021 catalog.
Synthetic suede 8)

(https://i.imgur.com/T1Go9gY.png)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Shrinedescender on May 11, 2021, 06:33:29 AM
Etnies is really on their game. Seven vegan shoes, with three made out of largely recycled materials in the new catalog. Most probably aren't skateable but I respect the effort.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Youoverthere on May 11, 2021, 06:43:49 AM
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Did anyone order the Silo SC?

Need to know how the fit is...this is what I usually wear

Evant 11.5
Symbol 11.5
Accel 11
Accel Plus Slim 11
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On the previous page, I said :

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I just received the Silo SC, and they're way too chunky for me... So I'll return them, and wait until July for the #NB420...
Btw, I have wide feet and went TTS, they fit great for me.
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I just went with my regular size
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: rothdigga on May 11, 2021, 10:25:35 AM
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Vegan skate shoe plug on insta is claiming that NB confirmed that the 213s use leather?
@rothdigga you heard about this?
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I'm gonna go ahead and say this was probably a mistake on either party's part by confusing them with every other 213 release that has indeed used genuine leather/suede. All the press materials on this particular release have specified synth, can't imagine they'd fuck it up that bad.
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Regular NM213's use leather but the Samarria NM213SAM was all synthetic and canvas.  I surely hope there wasn't any confusion that suggested that ALL 213's were synthetic.  Only the Samarria is.  As is the new 255FRV Franky shoe as well as our NM420's that we have.  Hope that clears it up.
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Wait @rothdigga are the 420's still around?  I feel like I haven't seen them in a minute which is too bad as I was a big fan.

Got 2 of them in the pipeline for 2021 so one is coming in a couple months then another right after it.  That would give us 4 vegan/animal friendly shoes in 2021...we're making some progress for everyone!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: OrangeVHStapes on May 11, 2021, 12:07:25 PM
Really looking forward to this Last Resort drop on the 14th... I keep reading different comments... Is it better to get a true to size or like half a size smaller... If anyone knows...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on May 11, 2021, 12:45:02 PM
Really looking forward to this Last Resort drop on the 14th... I keep reading different comments... Is it better to get a true to size or like half a size smaller... If anyone knows...
me too, and i've gone back and forth on this size issue so many times already this week, haha.  I think if you're planning to run them 'stock' then go half size down, but it you have any intention of supplementing the insole then go TTS.  And lastly, check the size guide/tool thing on their website to help reinforce your decision.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on May 11, 2021, 03:09:11 PM
Half size gown is the general consensus and probably a fair one; I went true to size and with thick socks they are fine (maybe a tad roomy), but after actually getting the box complete with size chart, it suggested I half size down. I did and I can get my foot in them (with thinner socks) but they are a tad snug. If they stretch out once they are broken in, then half size down will be perfect. If you are borderline on your tts in shoes like eS/ vans (ie no toe room) then tts might be a better idea.

TLDR; sizing is weird but half size down should work for most
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: vegangangzta on May 11, 2021, 03:39:32 PM
I feel like it’s a great time for vegan skate shoes.

Vans is really lacking though.

You would think they would have faux suede and at least some canvas half cabs right now, since that shoe is making a huge comeback.

My favorites right now are...

Es, Fallen, Etnies and Osiris

Mostly because they’re using faux leather and suede

For canvas I’d go with DC and Last Resort

I love the way the NB420 looks but I’m still adjusting to the shape.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: coneklr on May 11, 2021, 04:32:03 PM
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Wait @rothdigga are the 420's still around?  I feel like I haven't seen them in a minute which is too bad as I was a big fan.
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Got 2 of them in the pipeline for 2021 so one is coming in a couple months then another right after it.  That would give us 4 vegan/animal friendly shoes in 2021...we're making some progress for everyone!

@rothdigga Thank you for the reply my dude!  Do you have any pull on getting a color way made?  There was an older New Balance that had the best color way ever and I'd love to see it on a 420
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Shrinedescender on May 11, 2021, 05:26:18 PM
I feel like it’s a great time for vegan skate shoes.

Vans is really lacking though.

You would think they would have faux suede and at least some canvas half cabs right now, since that shoe is making a huge comeback.

My favorites right now are...

Es, Fallen, Etnies and Osiris

Mostly because they’re using faux leather and suede

For canvas I’d go with DC and Last Resort

I love the way the NB420 looks but I’m still adjusting to the shape.

Especially since Vans just repurposed their skate line, I was hoping to see better vegan options with the change. I skated those waxed canvas slip-ons that were pretty good; I still wear them now as a casual shoe and they held up like a tank. But I think they've just kinda settled with the few basic canvas shoes, which is a shame. I like a lot of their models (ex. Crockett, AVE, Berle, Rowan), and I could find myself buying them exclusively if they started incorporating some synthetics and faux leather. You'd think since they've been doing vegan shoes for so long, that they'd be at the forefront of brands incorporating better vegan materials, but I guess not.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: vegangangzta on May 11, 2021, 06:28:35 PM
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I feel like it’s a great time for vegan skate shoes.

Vans is really lacking though.

You would think they would have faux suede and at least some canvas half cabs right now, since that shoe is making a huge comeback.

My favorites right now are...

Es, Fallen, Etnies and Osiris

Mostly because they’re using faux leather and suede

For canvas I’d go with DC and Last Resort

I love the way the NB420 looks but I’m still adjusting to the shape.
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Especially since Vans just repurposed their skate line, I was hoping to see better vegan options with the change. I skated those waxed canvas slip-ons that were pretty good; I still wear them now as a casual shoe and they held up like a tank. But I think they've just kinda settled with the few basic canvas shoes, which is a shame. I like a lot of their models (ex. Crockett, AVE, Berle, Rowan), and I could find myself buying them exclusively if they started incorporating some synthetics and faux leather. You'd think since they've been doing vegan shoes for so long, that they'd be at the forefront of brands incorporating better vegan materials, but I guess not.

Yeah you would think vans would be at the forefront...

Just saw there’s a second SILO SC colorway coming in the fall, as well as a new Accel Slim and Quatro!!! thank you eS

Also, I feel like one of you guys mentioned this shoe before and someone said it wasn't vegan, but the description says it's all textile and synthetic...

https://www.adidas.com/us/busenitz-pro-shoes/G48060.html?cm_mmc=AdieSEM_Feeds-_-GoogleProductAds-_-NA-_-G48060&cm_mmca1=US&cm_mmca2=NA&dfw_tracker=24819-G48060-0009&ds_rl=1257009&ds_rl=1257012&gclid=CjwKCAjw1uiEBhBzEiwAO9B_HXwaVyBQonKGqvN1Yth7xdCM7O6_uZWos7hyHlE4WcctUpFX3ddZYhoCOvgQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&kpid=G48060&sourceid=543457011
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on May 11, 2021, 07:33:37 PM
Vans had that pro old skool BMX in all ya th if you remember, but yeah vans is sleeping at the moment. How do they actually keep sending Ryan Lay non-vegan shoes? Like wtf?

Wait, eS is dropping a vegan Quattro? Oh down! What colour?

Those adidas were debunked multiple times and they STILL haven’t fixed the description &#128557;
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: vegangangzta on May 11, 2021, 08:01:50 PM
Vans had that pro old skool BMX in all ya th if you remember, but yeah vans is sleeping at the moment. How do they actually keep sending Ryan Lay non-vegan shoes? Like wtf?

Wait, eS is dropping a vegan Quattro? Oh down! What colour?

Those adidas were debunked multiple times and they STILL haven’t fixed the description &#38;#128557;

Is he even vegan though? Think he just eats vegetables...

The Quattro is light grey. Looks dope!! The brown SILO SC looks super fresh as well.

I really wanna like the Accel slim but it's kinda narrow. Maybe I just need to size up.

And damn, oh well. I'd much rather support eS anyway.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on May 11, 2021, 11:11:43 PM
Ryan Lay is vegan and was every adamant that his Etnies pro model was too!
http://youtu.be/M11P3WFeq_c

Oh wow, I’m excited about those eS models now, are they FA 2021 scheduled?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: rothdigga on May 12, 2021, 02:28:07 PM
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Wait @rothdigga are the 420's still around?  I feel like I haven't seen them in a minute which is too bad as I was a big fan.
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Got 2 of them in the pipeline for 2021 so one is coming in a couple months then another right after it.  That would give us 4 vegan/animal friendly shoes in 2021...we're making some progress for everyone!
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@rothdigga Thank you for the reply my dude!  Do you have any pull on getting a color way made?  There was an older New Balance that had the best color way ever and I'd love to see it on a 420
I have a little bit of input on that stuff, it's definitely a collaborative effort over here since our crew is so small but I'm definitely no designer and leave all of that to the experts.  But shoot me your colorway!  Via DM or here is fine if you have an image. 
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: culdesac on May 12, 2021, 05:35:56 PM
@rothdigga can you say whether the two models coming are vulcs or cups? My old feet would like to know.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on May 12, 2021, 05:58:36 PM
420s are always cups!!!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: culdesac on May 12, 2021, 06:11:47 PM
420s are always cups!!!

True, forgot that those are landing in July based on the previous info in here. I was reading “got two of them in the pipeline” as two new models of shoe.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: coneklr on May 12, 2021, 07:39:42 PM
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Wait @rothdigga are the 420's still around?  I feel like I haven't seen them in a minute which is too bad as I was a big fan.
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Got 2 of them in the pipeline for 2021 so one is coming in a couple months then another right after it.  That would give us 4 vegan/animal friendly shoes in 2021...we're making some progress for everyone!
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@rothdigga Thank you for the reply my dude!  Do you have any pull on getting a color way made?  There was an older New Balance that had the best color way ever and I'd love to see it on a 420
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I have a little bit of input on that stuff, it's definitely a collaborative effort over here since our crew is so small but I'm definitely no designer and leave all of that to the experts.  But shoot me your colorway!  Via DM or here is fine if you have an image.
Fuck yeah!  I'll dm you tomorrow on insta as soon as I can find the image.  Thanks @rothdigga
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: bebopCola on May 13, 2021, 11:37:33 AM
These So iLL shoes look pretty decent:
https://soillholds.com/products/the-setter-2-0 (https://soillholds.com/products/the-setter-2-0)
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0424/1145/products/setter-2.0-all-product-outer-angle_800x.jpg)

I was looking for climbing shoes on the So iLL store and saw these. They're not skate shoes, but they look like they would work perfectly. Shipping to Canada is absurdly expensive (and there would likely be duty and taxes as well) so unfortunately I can't try them. So iLL's climbing shoes are made in America, but I can't find any info on where their casual shoes are made.

This thread has been a great resource. I bought the vegan Adidas Stan Smiths based on recommendations here, and I like them a lot. They're super comfy and they look great. They're holding up pretty well so far too.

One negative about the Stan Smith is that the sole is hollow, so they feel less sensitive than some other shoes. Another question mark for me is Adidas using the vegan label on these shoes, when I wonder if they are made in a sweat shop. I feel uncomfortable with companies using the vegan label when they exploit humans.

Does anyone have any recommendations for manufacturers of skate shoes who have ethical supply chains and manufacturing? So far I feel like I have always had to compromise on my ethics when buying skate shoes.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: vegangangzta on May 13, 2021, 12:06:52 PM
Ryan Lay is vegan and was every adamant that his Etnies pro model was too!
http://youtu.be/M11P3WFeq_c

Oh wow, I’m excited about those eS models now, are they FA 2021 scheduled?

Oh ok. I feel like I’ve seen him skating suede shoes.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: vegangangzta on May 13, 2021, 12:09:36 PM
These So iLL shoes look pretty decent:
https://soillholds.com/products/the-setter-2-0 (https://soillholds.com/products/the-setter-2-0)

I was looking for climbing shoes on the So iLL store and saw these. They're not skate shoes, but they look like they would work. Shipping to Canada is absurdly expensive (and there would likely be duty and taxes as well) so unfortunately I can't try them. So iLL's climbing shoes are made in America, but I can't find any info on where their casual shoes are made.

This thread has been a great resource. I bought the vegan Adidas Stan Smiths based on recommendations here, and I like them a lot. They're super comfy and they look great. They're holding up pretty well so far too.

One negative about the Stan Smith is that the sole is hollow, so they feel less sensitive than some other shoes. Another question mark for me is Adidas using the vegan label on these shoes, when I wonder if they are made in a sweat shop. I feel uncomfortable with companies using the vegan label when they exploit humans.

Does anyone have any recommendations for manufacturers of skate shoes who have ethical supply chains and manufacturing? So far I feel like I have always had to compromise on my ethics when buying skate shoes.

I’m sure you could message whatever company you’re interested in purchasing from about their ethics but the only brand that comes to mind that makes it a statement is Ethletic. They just dropped a mid skate shoe. You can even leave the people who make your shoes a tip. Check their IG @ethletic
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on May 13, 2021, 12:12:28 PM
Just saw that in the Etnies Summer 2021 catalog.
Synthetic suede 8)

(https://i.imgur.com/T1Go9gY.png)
these are available on the etnies site now!
https://www.etnies.com/us/mens/shoes/windrow-vulc-x-sheep-4107000555.html?dwvar_4107000555_color=483#q=sheep&lang=en_US&start=10
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Frank and Fred on May 13, 2021, 03:24:44 PM
I like the look of the Windrow x Sheep. Will they fit same as Vans?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Frank on May 15, 2021, 06:26:12 AM
not sure if those have been posted, but i have been looking at globe's vegan offerings and they are not too bad.

here's the appleyard mids in vegan suede colorway

https://eu.globebrand.com/products/gs-chukka-washed-black?variant=33051230666806
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2923/8590/products/[email protected]?v=1610645062)

lows, actually on sale in brown, pretty nice, vegan leather:

https://eu.globebrand.com/products/gs-sand-mock?variant=31620247388214
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2923/8590/products/[email protected]?v=1579180693)

and if you want the fattest cup, it's right here hahaha:

https://eu.globebrand.com/products/fusion-golden-brown?variant=32466104680502
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2923/8590/products/[email protected]?v=1593699268)

link to the whole vegan lineup

https://eu.globebrand.com/collections/vegan-friendly-shoes


Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on May 15, 2021, 06:20:15 PM
I don’t if I could buy Globe in 2021 but that Chukka boot looks pretty cool!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: superleftswipebby on May 15, 2021, 07:54:41 PM
i really want vans to release them andrew allen authentic highs again
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: TheCrimsonShroud on May 15, 2021, 08:23:45 PM
One negative about the Stan Smith is that the sole is hollow, so they feel less sensitive than some other shoes. Another question mark for me is Adidas using the vegan label on these shoes, when I wonder if they are made in a sweat shop. I feel uncomfortable with companies using the vegan label when they exploit humans.

Does anyone have any recommendations for manufacturers of skate shoes who have ethical supply chains and manufacturing? So far I feel like I have always had to compromise on my ethics when buying skate shoes.
You’re gonna have a rough time buying clothes not made in a sweatshop. Yeah, there are supposedly smaller brands that don’t do that shit, but you’re gonna pay an arm and a leg and still have zero proof it wasn’t made by someone in a sweatshop.

If it makes you feel any better, Adidas is pretty far and away the most responsible major manufacturer. There are sites and studies you can google if you want to look further into it. Also: fuck Stan Smiths, get you some Nizzas. Sole is still hollow, but they’re a lot cheaper (so the sole isn’t as big a deal) and the textile they’re made of is pretty rad.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Cubz on May 16, 2021, 06:13:04 AM
not sure if those have been posted, but i have been looking at globe's vegan offerings and they are not too bad.

here's the appleyard mids in vegan suede colorway

https://eu.globebrand.com/products/gs-chukka-washed-black?variant=33051230666806
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2923/8590/products/[email protected]?v=1610645062)

lows, actually on sale in brown, pretty nice, vegan leather:

https://eu.globebrand.com/products/gs-sand-mock?variant=31620247388214
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2923/8590/products/[email protected]?v=1579180693)

and if you want the fattest cup, it's right here hahaha:

https://eu.globebrand.com/products/fusion-golden-brown?variant=32466104680502
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2923/8590/products/[email protected]?v=1593699268)

link to the whole vegan lineup

https://eu.globebrand.com/collections/vegan-friendly-shoes

I got the vegan Encore 2 from Globe when they were available :
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Good on Globe for offering that many options but there’s no way I’m going to wear their shoes in 2020. Also, maybe be careful of that site, that guy isn’t always right with his claims of vegan shoes. I’d be more inclined to trust this thread tbh
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Of course, I checked on Globe website before ordering, and the shoes are labelled "vegan friendly" (the Encore 2 and some other models are in synthetic leather/synthetic nubuck)  : https://fr.globebrand.com/collections/globe-vegan-skate-shoes

Edit : I received them today, they're pretty comfy right out of the box. TTS I would say, and toe box is ok for me. The synth nubuck looks good too !

Here are some pics :


(https://i.ibb.co/whBP5Mr/20201107-103130.jpg) (https://ibb.co/whBP5Mr)

(https://i.ibb.co/pzqy6M5/20201107-103146.jpg) (https://ibb.co/pzqy6M5)

(https://i.ibb.co/kGvtDys/20201107-103423.jpg) (https://ibb.co/kGvtDys)
They're great shoes, very durable (I don't skate in them tho) and the faux leather is one of the best I've ever seen.

The Etnies coming up looks similar in the construction. Really like the colorway ...but I don't need shoes and I'm waiting for the NB 420's  :D
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: CatchMyFADE on May 17, 2021, 10:12:05 AM
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Vans had that pro old skool BMX in all ya th if you remember, but yeah vans is sleeping at the moment. How do they actually keep sending Ryan Lay non-vegan shoes? Like wtf?

Wait, eS is dropping a vegan Quattro? Oh down! What colour?

Those adidas were debunked multiple times and they STILL haven’t fixed the description &#38;#38;#128557;
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Is he even vegan though? Think he just eats vegetables...

The Quattro is light grey. Looks dope!! The brown SILO SC looks super fresh as well.

I really wanna like the Accel slim but it's kinda narrow. Maybe I just need to size up.

And damn, oh well. I'd much rather support eS anyway.

Is there a photo of the Grey Quattro floating around? Any idea when those will be dropping? Thx!!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: OrangeVHStapes on May 17, 2021, 01:46:12 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/Yd7ClGM.jpg)


These feel awesome... Got a half size down which definitely seems like the right choice... I'll skate em soon and report back...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: vegangangzta on May 19, 2021, 06:19:05 PM
I have a few barely worn shoes for sale if anyone needs em

Andrew Allen black high top size 11
New balance 420 grey size 11
Blondey light blue adidas size 10.5

Message me an offer, you can also dm me on the gram @dustinklimek - can send pics and all that thru there

Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: born bummed on May 22, 2021, 07:33:31 AM

Also, I feel like one of you guys mentioned this shoe before and someone said it wasn't vegan, but the description says it's all textile and synthetic...

https://www.adidas.com/us/busenitz-pro-shoes/G48060.html?cm_mmc=AdieSEM_Feeds-_-GoogleProductAds-_-NA-_-G48060&cm_mmca1=US&cm_mmca2=NA&dfw_tracker=24819-G48060-0009&ds_rl=1257009&ds_rl=1257012&gclid=CjwKCAjw1uiEBhBzEiwAO9B_HXwaVyBQonKGqvN1Yth7xdCM7O6_uZWos7hyHlE4WcctUpFX3ddZYhoCOvgQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&kpid=G48060&sourceid=543457011

Yeah, I bought these last year based off the description. They are real suede. It has the tag inside saying it's from an animal source. I left a review on their site trying to alert people but I'm sure it's buried by now.

I just ordered a pair of the Windrow Sheep and the Jameson 2. I glad to see Etnies have so many options.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: sweet son of a bitch on May 22, 2021, 08:37:36 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/Yd7ClGM.jpg)


These feel awesome... Got a half size down which definitely seems like the right choice... I'll skate em soon and report back...
Damn those look sick . Did you purchase them directly from last resort ?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: vegangangzta on May 24, 2021, 02:01:54 PM
Last resorts are holding up ok. A little bit longer than a vans era would. Just shoo goo’d em last night. Also Ryan lay isn’t vegan, he’s clearly skating suede/leather shoes on his gram. Only actual vegan pro skater I know of is Templeton.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on May 27, 2021, 11:01:48 PM
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CPZBV2zhNw5/?utm_medium=copy_link
eS is really pushing these, I hope they sell well!

Re: Ryan Lay. He was very outspoken about his veganism which makes me wonder why he went back to suede shoes??? I mean yeah, he’s getting them for free, but surely vans knows and even more so it wouldn’t be hard for him to say, hey yo, send me some vegan kicks!!!
He said he was having a shoe crisis on insta a while back, I sent him like 10 options he could possibly rock and he seemed stoked but yet, he’s still rocking suede...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on May 28, 2021, 02:13:59 PM
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CPZBV2zhNw5/?utm_medium=copy_link
eS is really pushing these, I hope they sell well!

Re: Ryan Lay. He was very outspoken about his veganism which makes me wonder why he went back to suede shoes??? I mean yeah, he’s getting them for free, but surely vans knows and even more so it wouldn’t be hard for him to say, hey yo, send me some vegan kicks!!!
He said he was having a shoe crisis on insta a while back, I sent him like 10 options he could possibly rock and he seemed stoked but yet, he’s still rocking suede...
My hope is that he's building a relationship with vans that could lead to better vegan offerings from them. It's been discussed here many times how vans, a pioneer in the vegan shoe thing, has been seriously lacking in the vegan category. Maybe he has to skate some suede shoes for a bit to get them to make something new? Maybe shoes is just one thing that he can live with being animal based. who knows. Everyone is just doing what they can and we shouldn't be judging how vegan other vegans are.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: shpongle on May 28, 2021, 03:50:04 PM
never tell another vegan that you are vegan because if you slip up just a tiny bit you will get shit talked on. everybody slips up at some point on the vegan journey unless you are a perfect human being
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: sweet son of a bitch on May 29, 2021, 09:01:21 AM
Last resorts are holding up ok. A little bit longer than a vans era would. Just shoo goo’d em last night. Also Ryan lay isn’t vegan, he’s clearly skating suede/leather shoes on his gram. Only actual vegan pro skater I know of is Templeton.
Just because he’s skating suede doesn’t make him not vegan . I’ve been vegan for 12 years and wear not vegan shoes since there’s not a solid cup synthetic shoe . If my local got canvas last resorts in would try them but I don’t care for most canvas shoes .
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: vegangangzta on May 29, 2021, 01:09:59 PM
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Last resorts are holding up ok. A little bit longer than a vans era would. Just shoo goo’d em last night. Also Ryan lay isn’t vegan, he’s clearly skating suede/leather shoes on his gram. Only actual vegan pro skater I know of is Templeton.
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Just because he’s skating suede doesn’t make him not vegan . I’ve been vegan for 12 years and wear not vegan shoes since there’s not a solid cup synthetic shoe . If my local got canvas last resorts in would try them but I don’t care for most canvas shoes .

Yes it does lol. Suede is made out of animals. Animals lose their lives for leather, suede and fur. You aren’t vegan. You just don’t eat meat. I’m not talking shit on Ryan Lay. He’s a good skater but, you are either are vegan or aren’t. The word means something.

Now, if you went vegan and had bought suede shoes before you were vegan, you can either skate them or donate em, since you already contributed to the suffering. But once you go vegan you don’t buy shoes made out of dead animals. Sometimes you have to compromise since we don’t live in a world that respects animals, but when it comes to fashion and skate shoes there are tons of options.

Also yeah, if you stop being vegan, it is lame because you were fully aware of how animals are exploited and then you turn your back on them.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Shrinedescender on May 29, 2021, 03:11:26 PM
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Last resorts are holding up ok. A little bit longer than a vans era would. Just shoo goo’d em last night. Also Ryan lay isn’t vegan, he’s clearly skating suede/leather shoes on his gram. Only actual vegan pro skater I know of is Templeton.
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Just because he’s skating suede doesn’t make him not vegan . I’ve been vegan for 12 years and wear not vegan shoes since there’s not a solid cup synthetic shoe . If my local got canvas last resorts in would try them but I don’t care for most canvas shoes .
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Yes it does lol. Suede is made out of animals. Animals lose their lives for leather, suede and fur. You aren’t vegan. You just don’t eat meat. I’m not talking shit on Ryan Lay. He’s a good skater but, you are either are vegan or aren’t. The word means something.

Now, if you went vegan and had bought suede shoes before you were vegan, you can either skate them or donate em, since you already contributed to the suffering. But once you go vegan you don’t buy shoes made out of dead animals. Sometimes you have to compromise since we don’t live in a world that respects animals, but when it comes to fashion and skate shoes there are tons of options.

Also yeah, if you stop being vegan, it is lame because you were fully aware of how animals are exploited and then you turn your back on them.

Veganism is a system of ethics, not just a diet. Contributing to the suffering of animals by wearing their skin on your feet kind of directly opposes veganism. Reasoning as trivial as not wanting to wear a vulc doesn't really make it any less of an offense; it's a textbook example of putting comfortability over discipline and adherence to principle.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: sweet son of a bitch on May 30, 2021, 08:51:24 AM
never tell another vegan that you are vegan because if you slip up just a tiny bit you will get shit talked on. everybody slips up at some point on the vegan journey unless you are a perfect human being
Ha ha I should have listened . It’s great to be vegansplained as if I wasn’t aware . I could have been more specific as if I need to be here . Go vegetarian !
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Frank and Fred on May 30, 2021, 08:58:31 AM
You could just avoid labelling yourself and work out your own code of ethics and try your best to do minimal harm to the planet and its inhabitants as best you can each day. Our whole existence is a compromise at this point. Do what you can and don't get hung up on labels.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: vegangangzta on May 30, 2021, 09:21:21 AM
https://www.instagram.com/p/CPTCiFDlu9-/?utm_medium=copy_link

Ok, these look pretty fresh in person.

Anyone grab a pair? Curious about the fit.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: sweet son of a bitch on May 30, 2021, 09:22:19 AM
You could just avoid labelling yourself and work out your own code of ethics and try your best to do minimal harm to the planet and its inhabitants as best you can each day. Our whole existence is a compromise at this point. Do what you can and don't get hung up on labels.
Thanks ! Glad to read something sensible & not putting down one another . If skaters are going for a positive change that’s awesome . Instead of being offended they didn’t chose your ideas on shoes . I did lose interest in being so hard on myself years ago . I’m not doing it for other humans that’s for sure . Time to put this down & go skate !
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: vegangangzta on May 30, 2021, 10:08:35 AM
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You could just avoid labelling yourself and work out your own code of ethics and try your best to do minimal harm to the planet and its inhabitants as best you can each day. Our whole existence is a compromise at this point. Do what you can and don't get hung up on labels.
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Thanks ! Glad to read something sensible & not putting down one another . If skaters are going for a positive change that’s awesome . Instead of being offended they didn’t chose your ideas on shoes . I did lose interest in being so hard on myself years ago . I’m not doing it for other humans that’s for sure . Time to put this down & go skate !

“Didn’t chose your ideas on shoes”

They’re either vegan or not. You’re not doing it for animals either if you’re still wearing their skin.  ::)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Frank and Fred on May 30, 2021, 10:26:41 AM
https://www.instagram.com/p/CPTCiFDlu9-/?utm_medium=copy_link

Ok, these look pretty fresh in person.

Anyone grab a pair? Curious about the fit.

Me too. Super tempted by these.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on May 30, 2021, 12:25:02 PM
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Ok, these look pretty fresh in person.

Anyone grab a pair? Curious about the fit.
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Me too. Super tempted by these.
All Sole Tech vulcs are pretty TTS
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: vegangangzta on May 30, 2021, 01:29:07 PM
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Ok, these look pretty fresh in person.

Anyone grab a pair? Curious about the fit.
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Me too. Super tempted by these.
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All Sole Tech vulcs are pretty TTS

They got another new omen hi up as well. Clean

White/Green

https://www.emerica.com/us/footwear/team-shoes/omen-hi-6101000117.html?dwvar_6101000117_color=976#start=11

Big ups to sole tech for coming through this year.

Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: MorningSesh on May 30, 2021, 03:53:40 PM
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Ok, these look pretty fresh in person.

Anyone grab a pair? Curious about the fit.
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Me too. Super tempted by these.
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All Sole Tech vulcs are pretty TTS
What does TTS mean?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: vegangangzta on May 30, 2021, 05:29:47 PM
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Ok, these look pretty fresh in person.

Anyone grab a pair? Curious about the fit.
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Me too. Super tempted by these.
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All Sole Tech vulcs are pretty TTS
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What does TTS mean?

True to size

Some new eco friendly additions for you vans heads

https://www.vans.com/shop/mens-new-and-popular-arrivals/eco-theory-sk8-hi-38-decon-sf-cement-blue-marshmallow#hero=2

https://www.vans.com/shop/mens-new-and-popular-arrivals/eco-theory-style-36-decon-sf-natural-double-light-gum
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: cucktard on May 30, 2021, 05:57:46 PM
Those Sk8-His look really nice. I wonder how they ecofied the insole.
If I ever have that much spare change lying around, I’d get some.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: sweet son of a bitch on May 31, 2021, 09:24:29 AM
https://www.newbalance.com/pd/nm213/NM213V1-37928.html
If I got these can I go back to being vegan lol ? Those etnies are atrocious looking unless you’re 15. Had some lo versions of these & I loved this shoe . Not sure it’s been posted nor do I care .
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: MorningSesh on May 31, 2021, 09:30:04 AM
https://www.newbalance.com/pd/nm213/NM213V1-37928.html
If I got these can I go back to being vegan lol ? Those etnies are atrocious looking unless you’re 15. Had some lo versions of these & I loved this shoe . Not sure it’s been posted nor do I care .
im skating these now. They’re holding up really well and look good. A solid summer shoe. Im considering getting a second pair soon.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: sweet son of a bitch on May 31, 2021, 09:42:22 AM
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https://www.newbalance.com/pd/nm213/NM213V1-37928.html
If I got these can I go back to being vegan lol ? Those etnies are atrocious looking unless you’re 15. Had some lo versions of these & I loved this shoe . Not sure it’s been posted nor do I care .
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im skating these now. They’re holding up really well and look good. A solid summer shoe. Im considering getting a second pair soon.
Sick !
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on May 31, 2021, 02:54:03 PM
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https://www.newbalance.com/pd/nm213/NM213V1-37928.html
If I got these can I go back to being vegan lol ? Those etnies are atrocious looking unless you’re 15. Had some lo versions of these & I loved this shoe . Not sure it’s been posted nor do I care .
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im skating these now. They’re holding up really well and look good. A solid summer shoe. Im considering getting a second pair soon.
can you give us a quick review? Particularly in regards to sizing etc?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Fakie Manuel on May 31, 2021, 03:11:39 PM
https://www.instagram.com/p/CPTCiFDlu9-/?utm_medium=copy_link

Ok, these look pretty fresh in person.

Anyone grab a pair? Curious about the fit.

I've been skating a pair of these for about a week. They are excellent, far better than the Jameson Sheep shoes which I had been skating exclusively for a couple years now. Prior to that I was skating Ryan Lay's Hi Top and also the NB420, but this shoe is better than all of them in my opinion. They are extremely comfortable and skateable immediately. I do a lot of flip tricks and this synth suede is impressively durable so far. My only complaint is that the tongue doesn't have the straps that keep it from sliding off to the side, but that doesn't seem to be much of an issue.

I skate about six days a week, I was thinking about going a couple more weeks and then posting photos and doing an in depth review. I'm not normally motivated to do that sort of thing, but these shoes are worthy.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: HaveFunSkateboarding on May 31, 2021, 03:35:35 PM
I know the general “core” skater opinion of those Cariuma’s is wack, but I’m in the middle of this week’s 9 club with Mike V and he just mentioned that he has a pro model coming out around September that’s completely vegan. My only complaint about a lot of company’s vegan shoes is that they’re just canvas and flimsy, not much support at all. He said his model is going to be a high quality vegan shoe made with vegan material and recycled materials. I don’t care about public opinion much. If these shoes appeal to me whatsoever and they’re not like $120 I’ll give them a try.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on May 31, 2021, 04:46:21 PM
I picked up a pair of the adidas Puig primeblue/primeknits during their weekend sale.  Arrived in one day!  Went 1/2 size up and they fit perfect, and I can confirm that the tongue and heel tab bits are indeed synthetic.  Wouldn't recommend skating in these tho, they are def chillers (even tho Lucas has been skating them on instagram).  I can't imagine they'd last more than a couple kickflips, there's no underlay under the knit. 
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on May 31, 2021, 04:47:10 PM
They are excellent, far better than the Jameson Sheep shoes which I had been skating exclusively for a couple years now. Prior to that I was skating Ryan Lay's Hi Top and also the NB420, but this shoe is better than all of them in my opinion.
them's fighting words! no joke though, now I'm kinda intrigued ...

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As for Mike V.'s shoe, I reserve judgment until I see them. Lots of people in here have no qualms supporting non-core brands (and that's fine) but eS alone has proved in this drop that they can bring out non-flimsy option and keep the materials tough!
Not for everyone though I guess? I was actually trying to break my evants in yesterday, in all honesty though they don't even need breaking in BUT I just don't like looking down at them... I love the silhouette of the 420s, they are shoes I'd rock even if I wasn't skating but the evants just don't fit my style...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: vegangangzta on May 31, 2021, 07:21:11 PM
Oddly enough, the shoe I’m enjoying skating the most right now is the DC Manual. I know it’s not exciting and it’s like a vans chukka low mixed with a vans authentic, but the insole is comfy and they’re affordable. The canvas is pretty durable and a nice snug fit.

https://www.dcshoes.com/men%27s-manual-shoes-191282979020.html#cgid=collabs_manual&start=6&hitcount=19&cgid=collabs_manual&start=6&hitcount=19&cgid=collabs_manual&start=6&hitcount=19

Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: MorningSesh on May 31, 2021, 09:57:10 PM
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https://www.newbalance.com/pd/nm213/NM213V1-37928.html
If I got these can I go back to being vegan lol ? Those etnies are atrocious looking unless you’re 15. Had some lo versions of these & I loved this shoe . Not sure it’s been posted nor do I care .
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im skating these now. They’re holding up really well and look good. A solid summer shoe. I'm considering getting a second pair soon.
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can you give us a quick review? Particularly in regards to sizing etc?
Sure. The shoe is true to size and fits better compared to most of the recent shoes I've skated (Es Accels, Nyjahs 2&3s, Ryan Lay's Jameson HT). They're not narrow and I haven't had any issues around the toe box area which I sometimes deal with in other shoes. I always swap out the stock insoles for fp insoles so I don't feel like I can speak on the insoles, unfortunately. As far as durability goes, these are what they look like after about of month of skating on average - four days  a week: https://ibb.co/C5HNfzg (https://ibb.co/C5HNfzg) https://ibb.co/mHcgs4y (https://ibb.co/mHcgs4y)
If there is anything I didn't cover that you were curious about, feel free to let me know.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on May 31, 2021, 10:51:56 PM
Wow, you’ve thrashed those! I always change out insoles too so I was more worried about width and length of the shoe more than anything else. Have read that they are quite wide which is great because I like how wide the 420s are. Can’t currently cop them in Japan but thinking of getting some shipped over ...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Thomas on June 01, 2021, 01:27:03 AM
https://www.instagram.com/p/CPTCiFDlu9-/?utm_medium=copy_link

Ok, these look pretty fresh in person.

Anyone grab a pair? Curious about the fit.

I just ordered them.
I fit 8 in Vans pro, 8.5 in State, 8 in Etnies.

I'm not very excited by the yellow patch, so I might paint it white or something though.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: sweet son of a bitch on June 01, 2021, 05:38:33 AM
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https://www.newbalance.com/pd/nm213/NM213V1-37928.html
If I got these can I go back to being vegan lol ? Those etnies are atrocious looking unless you’re 15. Had some lo versions of these & I loved this shoe . Not sure it’s been posted nor do I care .
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im skating these now. They’re holding up really well and look good. A solid summer shoe. I'm considering getting a second pair soon.
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can you give us a quick review? Particularly in regards to sizing etc?
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Sure. The shoe is true to size and fits better compared to most of the recent shoes I've skated (Es Accels, Nyjahs 2&3s, Ryan Lay's Jameson HT). They're not narrow and I haven't had any issues around the toe box area which I sometimes deal with in other shoes. I always swap out the stock insoles for fp insoles so I don't feel like I can speak on the insoles, unfortunately. As far as durability goes, these are what they look like after about of month of skating on average - four days  a week: https://ibb.co/C5HNfzg (https://ibb.co/C5HNfzg) https://ibb.co/mHcgs4y (https://ibb.co/mHcgs4y)
If there is anything I didn't cover that you were curious about, feel free to let me know.
Appreciate the review .I wish I knew about these before getting the vans high tops . I loved the lo top version .
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: lampshade on June 01, 2021, 06:28:48 AM
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Ok, these look pretty fresh in person.

Anyone grab a pair? Curious about the fit.
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I just ordered them.
I fit 8 in Vans pro, 8.5 in State, 8 in Etnies.

I'm not very excited by the yellow patch, so I might paint it white or something though.

Can you just Xacto it off?
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Post by: kneebone on June 01, 2021, 07:31:46 AM
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Ok, these look pretty fresh in person.

Anyone grab a pair? Curious about the fit.
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I just ordered them.
I fit 8 in Vans pro, 8.5 in State, 8 in Etnies.

I'm not very excited by the yellow patch, so I might paint it white or something though.
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Can you just Xacto it off?
I'm also a big fan of this shoe but can't get down with the yellow highlights. 
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: born bummed on June 01, 2021, 07:38:07 AM
https://www.instagram.com/p/CPTCiFDlu9-/?utm_medium=copy_link

Ok, these look pretty fresh in person.

Anyone grab a pair? Curious about the fit.

I have these on right now. They feel great so far, but I haven't skated them yet. They fit true to size for me.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on June 01, 2021, 02:01:40 PM
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https://www.newbalance.com/pd/nm213/NM213V1-37928.html
If I got these can I go back to being vegan lol ? Those etnies are atrocious looking unless you’re 15. Had some lo versions of these & I loved this shoe . Not sure it’s been posted nor do I care .
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im skating these now. They’re holding up really well and look good. A solid summer shoe. Im considering getting a second pair soon.
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can you give us a quick review? Particularly in regards to sizing etc?
I have a pair of them on the shelf. I've tried them on, I went tts and they are fine. Toe box is roomy, I could have probably gone down a half size and been ok but I'm happy with the fit.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Frank and Fred on June 01, 2021, 02:36:26 PM
The 212s and 213s are pretty roomy. I have to go up to a 12 in Vans Pros but stick to 11.5 in New Balance 212s and 213s. I also have the Samaria colorway on ice. I usually upgrade the insoles in my 212s and 213s with the Remind Medics and there is still plenty of room. Love these shoes. Hope they continue with some non-animal product options...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: vegangangzta on June 02, 2021, 12:59:45 PM
Catch me in the Reeboks

https://www.reebok.com/us/club-c-85-vegan-men-s-shoes/GX7564.html
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Fakie Manuel on June 02, 2021, 06:01:56 PM
I know the general “core” skater opinion of those Cariuma’s is wack, but I’m in the middle of this week’s 9 club with Mike V and he just mentioned that he has a pro model coming out around September that’s completely vegan. My only complaint about a lot of company’s vegan shoes is that they’re just canvas and flimsy, not much support at all. He said his model is going to be a high quality vegan shoe made with vegan material and recycled materials. I don’t care about public opinion much. If these shoes appeal to me whatsoever and they’re not like $120 I’ll give them a try.

If they are anything like his "Barnyard" shoe he had on Servant, I will definitely get a pair.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on June 02, 2021, 06:52:37 PM
I’m contemplating axions...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: sweet son of a bitch on June 02, 2021, 08:44:20 PM
I’m contemplating axions...
They look cool but the sole looks so think I can’t imagine to much board feel .
Have you seen them in person ?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on June 02, 2021, 09:13:22 PM
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I’m contemplating axions...
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They look cool but the sole looks so think I can’t imagine to much board feel .
Have you seen them in person ?
that’s the problem, I live in a rural area so everything I buy is online ...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Cubz on June 03, 2021, 06:28:28 AM
For people in Europe looking for canvas Last Resort, they're available here : https://www.skatedeluxe.com/fr/last-resort-ab-shop?sort=new

Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: pedro_mayn on June 03, 2021, 07:39:54 AM
For people in Europe looking for canvas Last Resort, they're available here : https://www.skatedeluxe.com/fr/last-resort-ab-shop?sort=new

Safe for linking!  Might actually try a pair for chilling in, since they seem a bit thin for my liking to skate in.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on June 03, 2021, 10:47:45 AM
This person's eBay account has a bunch of upcoming SoleTech samples, a few of which appear to be vegan:
white/blue Accel Plus Everstitch
https://www.ebay.com/itm/313481647245?hash=item48fcf6548d:g:z94AAOSwbMFga461
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/z94AAOSwbMFga461/s-l600.jpg)

Black canvas Etnies Kayson
https://www.ebay.com/itm/313343515052?hash=item48f4ba99ac:g:jlIAAOSwDHtf1~Xj
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/jlIAAOSwDHtf1~Xj/s-l600.jpg)

I'm most excited about these white canvas Accel Slims!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/313485377964?hash=item48fd2f41ac:g:wpIAAOSwvaxgb3FH
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/wpIAAOSwvaxgb3FH/s-l600.jpg)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on June 03, 2021, 10:50:36 PM
Those accels look good!
Also @kneebone how did you pull the insoles out fo your last resorts?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: pedro_mayn on June 04, 2021, 01:48:49 AM
Those Emerica KTL remakes are said to be synthetic, which is rad as the OGs are if I'm correct?

Good times for those like me who want a decent cupsole!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on June 04, 2021, 02:47:06 AM
Not looking good for the KSLs, at least not in this colourway:
only have this pic

(https://i.imgur.com/qtk0u11.jpg)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on June 04, 2021, 05:50:13 AM
It is fucking criminal that the KSL reboots are not going to be synthetic in that OG colorway. @EmericaTM how could you let this happen?!?! haha
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on June 04, 2021, 08:11:37 AM
Those accels look good!
Also @kneebone how did you pull the insoles out fo your last resorts?
The first shoe I was very careful and gently pulled, tugged and used a razor blade because I thought they were stitched in, based on comments in here. Once I realized that wasn't the case, I just pulled the other one a little more forcefully and it came out easy.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: vegangangzta on June 04, 2021, 11:10:57 AM
(https://i.ibb.co/gw3khxG/211-B5004-1779-4-C64-90-DC-C4-A9-B42-CF15-A.jpg) (https://ibb.co/gw3khxG)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: sweet son of a bitch on June 04, 2021, 05:28:38 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/gw3khxG/211-B5004-1779-4-C64-90-DC-C4-A9-B42-CF15-A.jpg) (https://ibb.co/gw3khxG)
What are those ?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on June 04, 2021, 07:31:05 PM
↑ NB# 420s
Never seen that colorway before though!

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Those accels look good!
Also @kneebone how did you pull the insoles out fo your last resorts?
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The first shoe I was very careful and gently pulled, tugged and used a razor blade because I thought they were stitched in, based on comments in here. Once I realized that wasn't the case, I just pulled the other one a little more forcefully and it came out easy.
cheers, once you can get your finger under the insole where it isn’t glued down then it down become super easy; little bit of residue on my first attempt, but on the 2nd shoe it went perfect &#128076; slipped in my some footprints and we’re good to go! Cheers for the advice
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: vegangangzta on June 04, 2021, 07:32:54 PM
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(https://i.ibb.co/gw3khxG/211-B5004-1779-4-C64-90-DC-C4-A9-B42-CF15-A.jpg) (https://ibb.co/gw3khxG)
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What are those ?

Numeric 420
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on June 05, 2021, 07:46:11 AM
So it looks like the Silo SCs and accel plus are finally hitting the shores here, any slap heads rocked them yet? Wondering if I need to size up on the SCs?

Last resort AB initial impressions: don’t think I’ll skate them tbh, took them out for a quick spin today but felt the support was lacking, grip on the soles is mint though!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: vegangangzta on June 05, 2021, 12:25:11 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/g3sXG9G/E1-C60685-C35-C-4-BEE-8-C8-D-580-BFCAE64-B7.jpg) (https://ibb.co/g3sXG9G)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on June 05, 2021, 03:18:09 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/g3sXG9G/E1-C60685-C35-C-4-BEE-8-C8-D-580-BFCAE64-B7.jpg) (https://ibb.co/g3sXG9G)
oh I have a pair of those too! Insole seems super thic...
How are they after you break them in?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: vegangangzta on June 06, 2021, 10:37:14 AM
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(https://i.ibb.co/g3sXG9G/E1-C60685-C35-C-4-BEE-8-C8-D-580-BFCAE64-B7.jpg) (https://ibb.co/g3sXG9G)
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oh I have a pair of those too! Insole seems super thic...
How are they after you break them in?

I actually just broke these out for the first time. Wearing them for work and going out. They’re starting to feel better after a couple days, but they seem too stiff to skate.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on June 06, 2021, 01:05:15 PM
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(https://i.ibb.co/g3sXG9G/E1-C60685-C35-C-4-BEE-8-C8-D-580-BFCAE64-B7.jpg) (https://ibb.co/g3sXG9G)
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oh I have a pair of those too! Insole seems super thic...
How are they after you break them in?
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I actually just broke these out for the first time. Wearing them for work and going out. They’re starting to feel better after a couple days, but they seem too stiff to skate.
I felt the same way as both of you...way too stiff, and the gigantic popcush insole combined with the wafflecup sole makes it feel like i'm over 2" off the ground. Heavy moonboot feel.   These went into the closet almost instantly.
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Post by: OrangeVHStapes on June 08, 2021, 12:12:21 PM
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These feel awesome... Got a half size down which definitely seems like the right choice... I'll skate em soon and report back...
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Damn those look sick . Did you purchase them directly from last resort ?


Nah bought em from Orchard! Online.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: vegangangzta on June 08, 2021, 04:01:44 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/7Q6XyvY/2-BCCBF79-3-F83-4128-97-B7-039-D575-AB673.jpg) (https://ibb.co/7Q6XyvY)

DC Manual
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on June 09, 2021, 12:38:11 AM
Having a shoe crisis, should just stick to 420s I think...
last resort are too in between sizes, eS evants are too puffy, not sure how the Silos will fit, wondering if I should try Dickson’s shoe even though it’s a vulc? Should I order the 213s online because I can’t get them in Japan...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on June 09, 2021, 06:25:06 AM
Having a shoe crisis, should just stick to 420s I think...
last resort are too in between sizes, eS evants are too puffy, not sure how the Silos will fit, wondering if I should try Dickson’s shoe even though it’s a vulc? Should I order the 213s online because I can’t get them in Japan...
Did you ever check out the Stan Smiths?  All of the colors in the mainstream line are now vegan so they should be readily available in Japan.  Of that original vegan pack that came out, I found the Stans to be the most skatable by far, and the Andrew Cannon review was very positive as well.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: pedro_mayn on June 09, 2021, 06:32:52 AM
I found the Silos and Accel Plus's seem to fit fine.

I'm just about to skate the Accel Plus this week, so hopefully they won't be too hard to break in/explode on me fast.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: OrangeVHStapes on June 09, 2021, 06:37:37 AM
Been skating the Last Resorts... They honestly feel really good... I surprisingly haven't ripped an ollie hole in either foot yet... Which happens usually after one or two sessions with my other shoes... Although there is this weird like ... Plastic coating around the sole of the shoe that's pealing off... It looks like I have a bunch of super glue pealing off the bottoms of my shoes...  Anyone else deal with this?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on June 09, 2021, 07:43:43 AM
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Having a shoe crisis, should just stick to 420s I think...
last resort are too in between sizes, eS evants are too puffy, not sure how the Silos will fit, wondering if I should try Dickson’s shoe even though it’s a vulc? Should I order the 213s online because I can’t get them in Japan...
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Did you ever check out the Stan Smiths?  All of the colors in the mainstream line are now vegan so they should be readily available in Japan.  Of that original vegan pack that came out, I found the Stans to be the most skatable by far, and the Andrew Cannon review was very positive as well.
yeah, there’s some cool limited edition colors out at the moment actually so I was thinking I should just go with them. Still wondering about the emericas too! Could probably cop both if I bounce some of the excess pairs I have on ice...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on June 09, 2021, 07:45:32 AM
I found the Silos and Accel Plus's seem to fit fine.

I'm just about to skate the Accel Plus this week, so hopefully they won't be too hard to break in/explode on me fast.
are we talking Silo SCs with the Quattro sole? The accel plus is the same as the one on the swifts so it should break in very quickly. I had to half size up for the evants though, so now I’m tripping about the sizing :(
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on June 09, 2021, 07:46:55 AM
Been skating the Last Resorts... They honestly feel really good... I surprisingly haven't ripped an ollie hole in either foot yet... Which happens usually after one or two sessions with my other shoes... Although there is this weird like ... Plastic coating around the sole of the shoe that's pealing off... It looks like I have a bunch of super glue pealing off the bottoms of my shoes...  Anyone else deal with this?
common characteristic apparently. If they fitted me better size wise, I’d be really down for them: they felt good for a vulc and that sole is so grippy!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: pedro_mayn on June 09, 2021, 08:06:16 AM
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I found the Silos and Accel Plus's seem to fit fine.

I'm just about to skate the Accel Plus this week, so hopefully they won't be too hard to break in/explode on me fast.
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are we talking Silo SCs with the Quattro sole? The accel plus is the same as the one on the swifts so it should break in very quickly. I had to half size up for the evants though, so now I’m tripping about the sizing :(

Yeah sorry mate, the Silo SCs. They seem to fit pretty TTS to be honest.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on June 10, 2021, 07:05:28 AM
Got some accel plus (white/ black) in the mail, praying that these are the ones!
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Post by: PuffinMuffin on June 10, 2021, 07:35:41 AM
I got some Samarria New Balance 213's in size 9. Sized down half a size as recommended and they're still way too big. These things are huge! My husband with size 11 feet said they fit him perfectly.

The materials feel soft like suede. You can really feel the difference in how pliable these are compared to the vegan accel slims I usually buy. Bummer that they run so large.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on June 10, 2021, 07:42:52 AM
I got some Samarria New Balance 213's in size 9. Sized down half a size as recommended and they're still way too big. These things are huge! My husband with size 11 feet said they fit him perfectly.

The materials feel soft like suede. You can really feel the difference in how pliable these are compared to the vegan accel slims I usually buy. Bummer that they run so large.
@PuffinMuffin <3
So good to get a post from you!!!
Surprised the shoe runs that big...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: SlapTM on June 10, 2021, 11:28:54 AM
We've got the Summer Green collection which is vegan.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CP8t_wvJvIT/

Also updated our vegan page which now has 16 vegan colorways. https://emerica.com/collections/vegan

Next month we've got new vegan colorwyas dropping of The Temple, Dickson, and Wino G6 slip.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: devourthehours on June 10, 2021, 11:42:46 AM
We've got the Summer Green collection which is vegan.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CP8t_wvJvIT/

Also updated our vegan page which now has 16 vegan colorways. https://emerica.com/collections/vegan

 Next month we've got new vegan colorwyas dropping of The Temple, Dickson, and Wino G6 slip.

So sick. Does the Dickson have the same rubber toe and heel as the current vegan version? Any hints at colorway?
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Post by: SlapTM on June 10, 2021, 11:57:17 AM
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We've got the Summer Green collection which is vegan.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CP8t_wvJvIT/

Also updated our vegan page which now has 16 vegan colorways. https://emerica.com/collections/vegan

Next month we've got new vegan colorwyas dropping of The Temple, Dickson, and Wino G6 slip.
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So sick. Does the Dickson have the same rubber toe and heel as the current vegan version? Any hints at colorway?
It does not. It's just a canvas Dickson in Camo.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Shrinedescender on June 10, 2021, 04:05:36 PM
We've got the Summer Green collection which is vegan.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CP8t_wvJvIT/

Also updated our vegan page which now has 16 vegan colorways. https://emerica.com/collections/vegan

Next month we've got new vegan colorwyas dropping of The Temple, Dickson, and Wino G6 slip.

Hell yeah

I just started skating the Dicksons today. Looking forward to buying more Emerica's; I really liked the Winkowski Omens.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: devourthehours on June 10, 2021, 09:01:06 PM
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We've got the Summer Green collection which is vegan.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CP8t_wvJvIT/

Also updated our vegan page which now has 16 vegan colorways. https://emerica.com/collections/vegan

Next month we've got new vegan colorwyas dropping of The Temple, Dickson, and Wino G6 slip.
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So sick. Does the Dickson have the same rubber toe and heel as the current vegan version? Any hints at colorway?
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It does not. It's just a canvas Dickson in Camo.

That's what I was hoping to hear.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on June 10, 2021, 09:20:27 PM
Cheers @EmericaTM, I was this close to buying the Dicksons and then the eS vegan pack dropped... still might snag a pair though!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on June 10, 2021, 10:59:34 PM
Camo Dicksons are previewed here:
https://www.boardsportsource.com/2021/01/11/emerica-fw-2021-skate-footwear-preview/
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: pedro_mayn on June 11, 2021, 02:55:10 AM
First skate in the microfibre Accel Plus and they're pretty darn good, hoping the material holds up. It's a weird material to see wear compared to suede, but it feels fairly sturdy.

I just glued up the stitching since I didn't do that last time I had the Everstiches and it was the only part to really go.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on June 11, 2021, 03:06:30 AM
First skate in the microfibre Accel Plus and they're pretty darn good, hoping the material holds up. It's a weird material to see wear compared to suede, but it feels fairly sturdy.

I just glued up the stitching since I didn't do that last time I had the Everstiches and it was the only part to really go.
good to know, mine are nearly here!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: devourthehours on June 11, 2021, 08:56:59 AM
Camo Dicksons are previewed here:
https://www.boardsportsource.com/2021/01/11/emerica-fw-2021-skate-footwear-preview/

Not the best color but not the worst. I'm going to give them a shot.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on June 11, 2021, 01:48:39 PM
First skate in the microfibre Accel Plus and they're pretty darn good, hoping the material holds up. It's a weird material to see wear compared to suede, but it feels fairly sturdy.

I just glued up the stitching since I didn't do that last time I had the Everstiches and it was the only part to really go.
If it's the same stuff the symbols were made of it holds up pretty well, but leaves fuzzy streaks in your griptape.
Is it basically an everstitch minus the everstitch? That is my favorite shoe in recent years.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on June 12, 2021, 10:47:29 PM
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First skate in the microfibre Accel Plus and they're pretty darn good, hoping the material holds up. It's a weird material to see wear compared to suede, but it feels fairly sturdy.

I just glued up the stitching since I didn't do that last time I had the Everstiches and it was the only part to really go.
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good to know, mine are nearly here!
mine just arrived and as I tried them
on I breathed a huge sigh of relief; the sizing seems absolutely perfect for my foot size! Surprised they don’t have tongue straps but the ankle strap seems really solid! Will chuck some footprints and take em out for a spin next week, but I already know how well the outsole performs
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Banging in the Slammer on June 15, 2021, 08:40:43 AM
Just got a pair of Sheep Calli Vulc X in the mail. Not crazy about the pastel pink, so I got plans to dunk them in some black Rit dye. They fit TTS and are comfortable

Also, I gotta say, shopping for vegan skate shoes locally has been fucking impossible. I got cool guyed from the owner of the local shop. Something along the lines of “you’re wasting the already dead animal”. Dude, I just wanted to exchange my currency for goods, why you gotta make it weird
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on June 16, 2021, 12:42:19 AM
Just got a pair of Sheep Calli Vulc X in the mail. Not crazy about the pastel pink, so I got plans to dunk them in some black Rit dye. They fit TTS and are comfortable

Also, I gotta say, shopping for vegan skate shoes locally has been fucking impossible. I got cool guyed from the owner of the local shop. Something along the lines of “you’re wasting the already dead animal”. Dude, I just wanted to exchange my currency for goods, why you gotta make it weird
that sucks, even if you don’t understand personally why someone would want vegan shoes, you should still be sympathetic for the desire to at least have options. Like I don’t necessarily agree with Halal practices, but I can at least see why Muslim people would want halal options...
I say you rock those sheep pink!!!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: sweet son of a bitch on June 16, 2021, 05:34:54 AM
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Just got a pair of Sheep Calli Vulc X in the mail. Not crazy about the pastel pink, so I got plans to dunk them in some black Rit dye. They fit TTS and are comfortable

Also, I gotta say, shopping for vegan skate shoes locally has been fucking impossible. I got cool guyed from the owner of the local shop. Something along the lines of “you’re wasting the already dead animal”. Dude, I just wanted to exchange my currency for goods, why you gotta make it weird
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that sucks, even if you don’t understand personally why someone would want vegan shoes, you should still be sympathetic for the desire to at least have options. Like I don’t necessarily agree with Halal practices, but I can at least see why Muslim people would want halal options...
I say you rock those sheep pink!!!
Definitely rock the pink ! You’d prob have to be lack em white 1st or they will turn doo doo brown . I tried to dye a pair of salmon colored paints , shit brown .
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Thomas on June 16, 2021, 07:04:39 AM
I skated the Windrow x Sheep for about a week, they fit TTS and skate very well.
First time I'm skating non-canvas shoes, and it feels good not to worry about destroying the canvas !
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on June 16, 2021, 07:39:55 AM
I skated the Windrow x Sheep for about a week, they fit TTS and skate very well.
First time I'm skating non-canvas shoes, and it feels good not to worry about destroying the canvas !
awesome, can’t wait to break in these accel plus, sole tech is in fine form at the moment. Anyone else see that new fallen shoe that just dropped?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Banging in the Slammer on June 16, 2021, 07:49:39 AM
Anyone else see that new fallen shoe that just dropped?

No, but can you please link me too it?  ;D

Oh and I’ve been thinking about the dye thing, I’m not crazy about the pink but the sheep logo is too goddamn adorable to black out. You guys are right, I’ll skate them as is
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on June 16, 2021, 02:48:46 PM
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Anyone else see that new fallen shoe that just dropped?
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No, but can you please link me too it?  ;D

Oh and I’ve been thinking about the dye thing, I’m not crazy about the pink but the sheep logo is too goddamn adorable to black out. You guys are right, I’ll skate them as is
https://www.instagram.com/p/CQJqXRRFS5s/?utm_medium=copy_link
Looks pretty solid!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Cubz on June 17, 2021, 04:42:07 AM
It seems that Fallen had (and always has) some vegan shoes, at least in Europe : https://fallenfootwear.eu/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage%2Ccollection&q=VEGAN

Not a big fan of white shoes, but the Patriot seems to be great !
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on June 17, 2021, 02:10:40 PM
Accel Slim Plus is on sale right now at es. I just ordered a pair for $41 shipped.

https://esskateboarding.com/collections/footwear/products/accel-slim-plus-white-black
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on June 17, 2021, 06:25:11 PM
Accel Slim Plus is on sale right now at es. I just ordered a pair for $41 shipped.

https://esskateboarding.com/collections/footwear/products/accel-slim-plus-white-black
damn!!! I paid full price locally but I’m still not bummed on them
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: The real veganshawn on June 17, 2021, 06:48:13 PM
Thanks for the heads up on the accell plus!!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: moonordie on June 18, 2021, 05:36:07 AM
Thanks for the heads up on the accell plus!!
People on US have it so good
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on June 18, 2021, 07:26:23 AM
Just saw in the general upcoming release thread that new colors of the Vans AA authentic high are coming.  Red canvas and white canvas previewed.  This has been one of the best shoes I've skated in years!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: The real veganshawn on June 21, 2021, 06:59:31 PM
Nice, tried to get some and they sold out quick
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on June 22, 2021, 06:46:00 AM
hopefully this time around they are more of a general release and not some limited thing through FA
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on June 23, 2021, 07:47:42 AM
(https://images.vans.com/is/image/Vans/JIS9BI-HERO?$583x583$)
Dennis Enarson has another signature colorway coming out, this time in the BMX slip-on.  No real details available but presumably vegan again?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Frank and Fred on June 23, 2021, 07:55:01 AM
Those look nice. What's the difference between and BMX and Skate Vans shoe?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on June 23, 2021, 08:00:04 AM
the BMX ones use "wafflecup" which is a cupsole that looks like & somewhat feels like vulc.  There's some additional midsole support to make them a bit stiffer I believe as well, but I think that's now similar to what's in the revamped Skate line.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Shrinedescender on June 23, 2021, 01:42:58 PM
Soletech catalogs are out. Vegan suede éS Quattro? Vegan suede Etnies Joslin and Marana? I’m feeling spoiled.

 https://soletechnology-catalogues.cld.bz/eS-FA21-Full-Catalog (https://soletechnology-catalogues.cld.bz/eS-FA21-Full-Catalog)

 https://soletechnology-catalogues.cld.bz/etnies-FA21-Catalog (https://soletechnology-catalogues.cld.bz/etnies-FA21-Catalog)

https://soletechnology-catalogues.cld.bz/Emerica-FA21-Catalog (https://soletechnology-catalogues.cld.bz/Emerica-FA21-Catalog)

Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on June 23, 2021, 02:35:44 PM
Soletech catalogs are out. Vegan suede éS Quattro? Vegan suede Etnies Joslin and Marana? I’m feeling spoiled.

 https://soletechnology-catalogues.cld.bz/eS-FA21-Full-Catalog (https://soletechnology-catalogues.cld.bz/eS-FA21-Full-Catalog)

 https://soletechnology-catalogues.cld.bz/etnies-FA21-Catalog (https://soletechnology-catalogues.cld.bz/etnies-FA21-Catalog)

https://soletechnology-catalogues.cld.bz/Emerica-FA21-Catalog (https://soletechnology-catalogues.cld.bz/Emerica-FA21-Catalog)
Damn, eS coming through!  I'll def get those black canvas Eos. When you look at the overview page, 5 out of the 10 core skate models have a vegan option, that's so rad!  Some real diversity there too.
Posted this in the general thread, but looks like etnies have discontinued the Sheep sub-branding.  That's a bummer.
Emerica options are pretty pathetic...two options that are essentially the same shoe: a camo canvas vulc.  And some chillers.  Gee thanks! 
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on June 23, 2021, 04:59:03 PM
Looks like eS will be getting all my money in the foreseeable future, straight heat on those Quattros!

Why oh why can’t emerica do just one vegan cupsole? Also, how can they call a shoe the temple and it not be related to Ed?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: vegangangzta on June 23, 2021, 05:52:16 PM
Sole tech came thru!

def need these and possibly a few canvas models.

(https://i.ibb.co/S572LrF/B83-E9-CA4-135-F-42-FB-A10-E-3-AEDB03018-E9.jpg) (https://ibb.co/S572LrF)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Frank on June 23, 2021, 05:56:59 PM
lots of good options by es and etnies, but the emerica offering sucks ass. i wanted to get gammas originally but i'll probably never buy them since i've decided i'm done with leather shoes.

wish these and the nb# 1010s came in basic color vegan options.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Shrinedescender on June 24, 2021, 04:56:46 AM
I’m a big fan of Emerica, their image, team and their product; but they gotta step it up in the synth game. It’s starting to become obvious that the vegan shoe market is past the “canvas vulc is our only offering” phase.

Brands like Etnies and éS are blazing that trail. I’m excited to try those Maranas; always thought it was a cool looking shoe and the colorway is clean.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: pedro_mayn on June 24, 2021, 07:15:09 AM
Excited to try the Quattros. Really digging the look of that shoe.

Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on June 24, 2021, 09:03:19 AM
Just got these from the new Vans "eco theory" surf line and they are pretty awesome.  Better than I expected them to be.  The insole is a nice thick removable one, not quite as thick as the Skate line insoles but not far off either.  Only complaint is that the laces are a bit more brown IRL than in the stock photos.  I love how the outsole is slightly transparent as well,  I can imagine these will be super grippy.
(https://images.vans.com/is/image/Vans/HYR9GZ-HERO?$510x510$)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: SlapTM on June 25, 2021, 03:21:11 PM
I’m a big fan of Emerica, their image, team and their product; but they gotta step it up in the synth game. It’s starting to become obvious that the vegan shoe market is past the “canvas vulc is our only offering” phase.

Brands like Etnies and éS are blazing that trail. I’m excited to try those Maranas; always thought it was a cool looking shoe and the colorway is clean.
100% agree. We got a couple synth colorways dropping the following season (Holiday 21).
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: The real veganshawn on June 25, 2021, 09:04:36 PM
Another Emerica issue. WTF is camo your go to vegan colorway? I'm not hunting so why would I want camo???
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: moonordie on June 26, 2021, 05:34:00 AM
Another Emerica issue. WTF is camo your go to vegan colorway? I'm not hunting so why would I want camo???
Maybe you're a natgeo photographer.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: The real veganshawn on June 26, 2021, 08:48:16 AM
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Another Emerica issue. WTF is camo your go to vegan colorway? I'm not hunting so why would I want camo???
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Maybe you're a natgeo photographer.

Touche
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Shrinedescender on June 26, 2021, 10:43:52 AM
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I’m a big fan of Emerica, their image, team and their product; but they gotta step it up in the synth game. It’s starting to become obvious that the vegan shoe market is past the “canvas vulc is our only offering” phase.

Brands like Etnies and éS are blazing that trail. I’m excited to try those Maranas; always thought it was a cool looking shoe and the colorway is clean.
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100% agree. We got a couple synth colorways dropping the following season (Holiday 21).

Consider me excited. I’m looking forward to seeing them.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: vegangangzta on June 26, 2021, 02:16:59 PM
New accel plus came. Noticed it had the animal hide symbol. Obviously a mess up. Also leads me to believe not everything is animal skin that has this symbol, but you wouldn’t know that unless obviously faux. Nice shoe. Won’t be skating for a good while. Been skating the one from years ago with the clear blue sole. Holding up amazingly well

(https://i.ibb.co/k2BfQ5D/355-BD5-C1-15-A9-4-C32-B791-F3559-F2053-F9.jpg) (https://ibb.co/k2BfQ5D)(https://i.ibb.co/6nMs7R4/2-F80-F7-BB-05-BA-45-C6-8-E56-B5-B871-BFC11-E.jpg) (https://ibb.co/6nMs7R4)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Frank on June 26, 2021, 03:45:45 PM
New accel plus came. Noticed it had the animal hide symbol. Obviously a mess up. Also leads me to believe not everything is animal skin that has this symbol, but you wouldn’t know that unless obviously faux. Nice shoe. Won’t be skating for a good while. Been skating the one from years ago with the clear blue sole. Holding up amazingly well

(https://i.ibb.co/k2BfQ5D/355-BD5-C1-15-A9-4-C32-B791-F3559-F2053-F9.jpg) (https://ibb.co/k2BfQ5D)(https://i.ibb.co/6nMs7R4/2-F80-F7-BB-05-BA-45-C6-8-E56-B5-B871-BFC11-E.jpg) (https://ibb.co/6nMs7R4)

very nice. bet these would look even better with black flat laces.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on June 26, 2021, 08:43:06 PM
Just checked mine this morning, same sticker although the definitely aren’t suede... rookie mistake but tbh the factory workers probably couldn’t tell
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Cubz on July 01, 2021, 10:25:27 AM
The vegan Joslin look sick!!!

Back in the days, I had a pair of Supra Dixon and they were my favorite shoes of all time. Never find a similar vegan shoe. With those Joslin, I think that it's the D-day  ;)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on July 12, 2021, 08:17:12 AM
New 420s are out

https://kineticskateboarding.com/collections/footwear/products/new-balance-numeric-420-navy-purple
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: MorningSesh on July 13, 2021, 07:12:57 AM
I was thinking about getting those white accels but i can’t get over the strap. I feel like that part of the shoe is so unnecessary and doesn’t look that good.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on July 13, 2021, 07:26:00 AM
This person's eBay account has a bunch of upcoming SoleTech samples, a few of which appear to be vegan:
white/blue Accel Plus Everstitch
https://www.ebay.com/itm/313481647245?hash=item48fcf6548d:g:z94AAOSwbMFga461

Black canvas Etnies Kayson
https://www.ebay.com/itm/313343515052?hash=item48f4ba99ac:g:jlIAAOSwDHtf1~Xj

I'm most excited about these white canvas Accel Slims!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/313485377964?hash=item48fd2f41ac:g:wpIAAOSwvaxgb3FH
I just went back and revisited this seller's ebay page, and there a BUNCH of new sole tech samples posted, lots of new colorways and some new Emerica models as well (though most don't appear to be vegan).  This Accel OG colorway looks like it *might* be synthetic
https://www.ebay.com/itm/313580365768?hash=item4902d8a7c8:g:ybsAAOSw159g1k6T
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/ybsAAOSw159g1k6T/s-l600.jpg)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Sila on July 13, 2021, 09:20:28 AM
^^ Ha who's account is it I wonder? I posted some Emerica Gamma samples from there not too long ago.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on July 13, 2021, 09:23:23 AM
I was thinking about getting those white accels but i can’t get over the strap. I feel like that part of the shoe is so unnecessary and doesn’t look that good.
The laces end before the strap so it ends up being kind of a slip on with a strap. They are great shoes. The outsole is much better than the regular accel sole. very little break in time. They're holding up pretty well so far too. It would be nice if they made a swift in this material though, same outsole, no strap.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on July 13, 2021, 02:50:15 PM
The strap is dope and gives you some real
Good lock in feel! Some people cut it though.
As padded shorts said, this is the best outsole they do, you can skate them straight out the box and they have a tonne of grip/ support
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: vegangangzta on July 14, 2021, 01:02:51 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/0VKKx3Y/76938827-910-D-4910-AD12-F1102095113-F.jpg) (https://ibb.co/0VKKx3Y)

Been skating mine for awhile. Cut the strap off the other day. The material on this model is so durable

I also have the faux leather white ones and the newer faux suede one.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on July 21, 2021, 05:51:05 AM
(https://images.vans.com/is/image/Vans/JIS9BI-HERO?$583x583$)
Dennis Enarson has another signature colorway coming out, this time in the BMX slip-on.  No real details available but presumably vegan again?
Materials sticker can be seen in this post, confirmed synthetic upper
https://www.instagram.com/p/CRkD2G_MfkF/?utm_medium=copy_link
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on July 21, 2021, 08:06:05 AM
Not sure who he is but looks like all his models end up being vegan, now if only he could make some wafflecup half cabs...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on July 21, 2021, 08:59:36 AM
Every time I see that stupid VF on the vans material tag I momentarily get excited that it means vegan friendly before I remember it's Vans Footwear and fuck them for that. Just write Vans.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: vegangangzta on July 21, 2021, 06:31:45 PM
Every time I see that stupid VF on the vans material tag I momentarily get excited that it means vegan friendly before I remember it's Vans Footwear and fuck them for that. Just write Vans.

I’m pretty sure the VF stands for Vanity Fair, since that’s who owns them.

Everyone at my park skates vans. Any vegan option is great but, éS for life…and sometimes DC.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on July 22, 2021, 01:57:44 PM
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Every time I see that stupid VF on the vans material tag I momentarily get excited that it means vegan friendly before I remember it's Vans Footwear and fuck them for that. Just write Vans.
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I’m pretty sure the VF stands for Vanity Fair, since that’s who owns them.

Everyone at my park skates vans. Any vegan option is great but, éS for life…and sometimes DC.
That makes sense. My point still stands though. It's super annoying. I am also partial to eS
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Banging in the Slammer on July 29, 2021, 07:36:09 AM
The tops of my Etnies Calli Vulc shoes have been holding up great! Unfortunately the sidewall detached from the side of the shoes. It detached on both shoes, by the inside arch. Nothing some two part Gorilla exopy and some c-clamps couldn’t fix, but still annoying

These are by far the best vegan shoes I’ve skated. The upper material skates like real suede, and much better than canvas
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Cubz on July 30, 2021, 01:44:27 AM
Vegan Etnies are out (at least in Europe) :

- Marana : https://eu.etnies.com/collections/marana/products/marana-michelin-black-charcoal#6820389355684-4
- Joslin : https://eu.etnies.com/collections/joslin/products/joslin-brown-black-gum
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on July 30, 2021, 05:22:45 AM
Fuck, both of those are so clean!!!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: pedro_mayn on July 30, 2021, 06:01:40 AM
Vegan Etnies are out (at least in Europe) :

- Marana : https://eu.etnies.com/collections/marana/products/marana-michelin-black-charcoal#6820389355684-4
- Joslin : https://eu.etnies.com/collections/joslin/products/joslin-brown-black-gum

Damn those look clean alright! Less big logos seem to do those shoes well.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on July 30, 2021, 06:10:28 AM
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Vegan Etnies are out (at least in Europe) :

- Marana : https://eu.etnies.com/collections/marana/products/marana-michelin-black-charcoal#6820389355684-4
- Joslin : https://eu.etnies.com/collections/joslin/products/joslin-brown-black-gum
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Damn those look clean alright! Less big logos seem to do those shoes well.
Yeah i want those maranas real bad, but it seems that the US site only ever released a small size run 8-10 (i'm a 12).  I've been keeping my eye on the etnies site for a few weeks and that's all they've ever had.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on July 30, 2021, 06:50:06 AM
Also it looks like those new Li-Ning Ellingtons might be all synth?  Haven't been able to find any solid info online though. 
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on July 30, 2021, 07:03:44 AM
Also it looks like those new Li-Ning Ellingtons might be all synth?  Haven't been able to find any solid info online though. 
yeah, at least the black ones looks synth. rag doll had a pair on his insta and I asked him and his just cam back with a vague "idk, propably?" comment which is kinda strange because he's somewhat vocal about his veganism
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: DarkPools on August 03, 2021, 12:46:15 AM
Etnies US restocked the Vegan Marana if you didn’t have a chance when they did a limited stock launch.
Some decent sizes left in the vegan Joslin also
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Cubz on August 03, 2021, 07:43:00 AM
Just got the Maranas. They're pretty cool, lightweight. The toebox isn't so roomy tho, but I think it'll be better after wearing them for a few times. Went TTS.

(https://i.ibb.co/1dyyrg5/20210803-153033.jpg) (https://ibb.co/1dyyrg5)(https://i.ibb.co/HqSRM99/20210803-153028.jpg) (https://ibb.co/HqSRM99)(https://i.ibb.co/DQPvrGg/20210803-153042.jpg) (https://ibb.co/DQPvrGg)(https://i.ibb.co/RyRqf8T/20210803-153129.jpg) (https://ibb.co/RyRqf8T)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on August 03, 2021, 06:32:36 PM
Awesome, I’ve only ever owned one pair of maranas in canvas but they were way too tight tts... I hope the Joslin fits like my accel plus do, because the sizing on them is perfect for my feet!
Also, I chucked some state footwear insoles in my last resorts and they feel a lot better fit wise
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Banging in the Slammer on August 04, 2021, 07:34:14 AM
Found some deals on the Franky’s and Samarria’s:

https://www.brushalleyskateshop.com/product/nb-numeric-franky-villani-nm255frv/7439?cp=true&sa=true&sbp=false&q=false

https://www.brushalleyskateshop.com/product/nb-numeric-samarria-nm213sam/7367?cp=true&sa=true&sbp=false&q=false

I picked up the Franky’s. I’ll post back after a couple sessions on how they’re holding up


Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Bigwheelbite on August 04, 2021, 08:19:35 AM
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Every time I see that stupid VF on the vans material tag I momentarily get excited that it means vegan friendly before I remember it's Vans Footwear and fuck them for that. Just write Vans.
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I’m pretty sure the VF stands for Vanity Fair, since that’s who owns them.

Everyone at my park skates vans. Any vegan option is great but, éS for life…and sometimes DC.
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That makes sense. My point still stands though. It's super annoying. I am also partial to eS

The VF stands for VF corp (who own Vans and a bunch of other brands like Northface and Timberland etc) not Vans Footwear btw.


Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: stets on August 04, 2021, 11:27:53 AM
Every time I see that stupid VF on the vans material tag I momentarily get excited that it means vegan friendly before I remember it's Vans Footwear and fuck them for that. Just write Vans.

Honest question, is VF a common abbreviation for "Vegan Friendly" in order for that VF Corporation tag to fake you out? I usually just see V on food or product if it's vegan.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on August 04, 2021, 09:16:53 PM
Found some deals on the Franky’s and Samarria’s:

https://www.brushalleyskateshop.com/product/nb-numeric-franky-villani-nm255frv/7439?cp=true&sa=true&sbp=false&q=false

https://www.brushalleyskateshop.com/product/nb-numeric-samarria-nm213sam/7367?cp=true&sa=true&sbp=false&q=false

I picked up the Franky’s. I’ll post back after a couple sessions on how they’re holding up



good price on those NB#, do they fit true to size?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on August 07, 2021, 05:17:06 PM
https://esskateboarding.com/collections/white-and-blue-collection/products/accel-plus-ever-stitch-white-blue
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: BugleBites on August 07, 2021, 05:37:30 PM
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Every time I see that stupid VF on the vans material tag I momentarily get excited that it means vegan friendly before I remember it's Vans Footwear and fuck them for that. Just write Vans.
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I’m pretty sure the VF stands for Vanity Fair, since that’s who owns them.

Everyone at my park skates vans. Any vegan option is great but, éS for life…and sometimes DC.
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That makes sense. My point still stands though. It's super annoying. I am also partial to eS
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The VF stands for VF corp (who own Vans and a bunch of other brands like Northface and Timberland etc) not Vans Footwear btw.

Yeah, the VF stands for Vanity Fair.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Banging in the Slammer on August 08, 2021, 05:23:32 AM
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Found some deals on the Franky’s and Samarria’s:

https://www.brushalleyskateshop.com/product/nb-numeric-franky-villani-nm255frv/7439?cp=true&sa=true&sbp=false&q=false

https://www.brushalleyskateshop.com/product/nb-numeric-samarria-nm213sam/7367?cp=true&sa=true&sbp=false&q=false

I picked up the Franky’s. I’ll post back after a couple sessions on how they’re holding up



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good price on those NB#, do they fit true to size?

They just came yesterday. Compared to vegan Sole Tech shoes the #NB’s fit large. They have a little more width in the toe box than Vans or Enties I’ve skated in the past
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Frank and Fred on August 08, 2021, 08:51:26 AM
Just saw that in the Etnies Summer 2021 catalog.
Synthetic suede 8)

(https://i.imgur.com/T1Go9gY.png)

Just ordered these up from the Etinies Website for $33 (minus another 10%). Very limited sizes left though. I was lucky.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Roisto on August 08, 2021, 11:16:15 AM
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Just saw that in the Etnies Summer 2021 catalog.
Synthetic suede 8)

(https://i.imgur.com/T1Go9gY.png)
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Just ordered these up from the Etinies Website for $33 (minus another 10%). Very limited sizes left though. I was lucky.

I tried these on at my local shop just for the fuck of it  when I went there to buy a deck as they had everything 20% off surprisingly. Most comfortable shoes I’ve worn out the box. They’re still in the box though as I have too many shoes but I’m really looking forward to wearing them and later on skating them.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on August 09, 2021, 05:37:28 PM
I could have swore I saw @PuffinMuffin in this thread talking about those sheep. Either way, I kinda wanna try them after all the positive reviews I’m seeing
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: devourthehours on August 10, 2021, 09:25:42 AM
Some of the new vegan es shoes dropped:

https://esskateboarding.com/a/search/footwear?filter_collection_filter=vegan (https://esskateboarding.com/a/search/footwear?filter_collection_filter=vegan)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: PuffinMuffin on August 10, 2021, 10:13:06 AM
I could have swore I saw @PuffinMuffin in this thread talking about those sheep. Either way, I kinda wanna try them after all the positive reviews I’m seeing

I did, but felt weird about posting my feet on the internet so I deleted the post lol. As Frank and Fred said, they're really comfy out of the box. After one session they felt broke in. The only complaint is the foxing falls off the side of the shoe quite easily and needed to be reglued several times. The best vegan shoe I've skated without a doubt though, would definitely buy them again, bummed I missed the sale. The faux-suede Sole Tech used is amazing!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on August 10, 2021, 11:41:38 AM
https://esskateboarding.com/collections/white-and-blue-collection/products/accel-plus-ever-stitch-white-blue
the rest of the new eS vegan options for this season are on the site now
black canvas Eos: https://esskateboarding.com/collections/footwear/products/eos-black-raw
white beyond suede Quattro: https://esskateboarding.com/collections/footwear/products/quattro-light-grey
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: OrangeVHStapes on August 18, 2021, 10:14:52 AM
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https://esskateboarding.com/collections/white-and-blue-collection/products/accel-plus-ever-stitch-white-blue
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the rest of the new eS vegan options for this season are on the site now
black canvas Eos: https://esskateboarding.com/collections/footwear/products/eos-black-raw
white beyond suede Quattro: https://esskateboarding.com/collections/footwear/products/quattro-light-grey

They just got a bunch more sizes in. Up until today they only had like 8.5 left...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on August 20, 2021, 02:37:36 AM
Lakai must have lost a vegan staff member or team rider because they don’t even have a single vegan model in their two new catalogs…
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: MorningSesh on August 23, 2021, 04:39:09 AM
Has anyone skated those eS beyond suede quattros? Im digging how they look
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Shrinedescender on August 23, 2021, 05:21:48 AM
Has anyone skated those eS beyond suede quattros? Im digging how they look

I've had them on an open tab for like two weeks now. Waiting until eS does a crazy markdown on them or like a "get a shirt with a full price shoe" promo. Etnies did the free shirt thing two days after I bought the Maranas from their site.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on August 23, 2021, 05:41:49 AM
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Has anyone skated those eS beyond suede quattros? Im digging how they look
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I've had them on an open tab for like two weeks now. Waiting until eS does a crazy markdown on them or like a "get a shirt with a full price shoe" promo. Etnies did the free shirt thing two days after I bought the Maranas from their site.
keen for either of those, just need to know that the sizing is good like my accel slim plus. Last pair of Maranas I had were way too tight in tts. Also does the Quattro have tongue straps?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Shrinedescender on August 23, 2021, 10:39:15 AM
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Has anyone skated those eS beyond suede quattros? Im digging how they look
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I've had them on an open tab for like two weeks now. Waiting until eS does a crazy markdown on them or like a "get a shirt with a full price shoe" promo. Etnies did the free shirt thing two days after I bought the Maranas from their site.
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keen for either of those, just need to know that the sizing is good like my accel slim plus. Last pair of Maranas I had were way too tight in tts. Also does the Quattro have tongue straps?

I really like the Maranas. They were tts for me and I  definitely appreciated the wider toe box. From what I’ve read, it’s recommended you go 0.5 size up for the quattros.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: DarkPools on August 23, 2021, 10:17:58 PM
Quattro and Silo SC have tongue straps! They're comfortable, both of them. I definitely recommend 0.5 up in both of those models, just like in the Marana/Joslin.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on August 24, 2021, 12:11:57 AM
Quattro and Silo SC have tongue straps! They're comfortable, both of them. I definitely recommend 0.5 up in both of those models, just like in the Marana/Joslin.

fair enough, I wish sole tech would unify their sizing a bit… accel plus slims are so prefect for me in my tts but in Evants I had to go half a size up: fine if you’ve got a local shop that carries them but nearly everything I buy is online these days
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: DarkPools on August 24, 2021, 10:21:28 AM
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Quattro and Silo SC have tongue straps! They're comfortable, both of them. I definitely recommend 0.5 up in both of those models, just like in the Marana/Joslin.

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fair enough, I wish sole tech would unify their sizing a bit… accel plus slims are so prefect for me in my tts but in Evants I had to go half a size up: fine if you’ve got a local shop that carries them but nearly everything I buy is online these days

Likewise, but I've done some of that  legwork over the years trying to figure out the sizing also! Haha! Hopefully my experience can help you here if you have to buy online only.

Silo, Accel Slim and Accel Slim Plus: TTS
Evant, Silo SC, Quattro, Symbol: 0.5 up

Haven't tried Scheme, Sparta or any of the other puffy ones aside from Accel OG (which I'm unsure of because I haven't had one of the newer ones - only a couple pairs from 2017)

Marana, Joslin, Joslin 2, Veer, Score: 0.5 up
Marana Slip, Marana Vulc, Joslin Vulc: TTS
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on August 24, 2021, 09:09:05 PM
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Quattro and Silo SC have tongue straps! They're comfortable, both of them. I definitely recommend 0.5 up in both of those models, just like in the Marana/Joslin.

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fair enough, I wish sole tech would unify their sizing a bit… accel plus slims are so prefect for me in my tts but in Evants I had to go half a size up: fine if you’ve got a local shop that carries them but nearly everything I buy is online these days
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Likewise, but I've done some of that  legwork over the years trying to figure out the sizing also! Haha! Hopefully my experience can help you here if you have to buy online only.

Silo, Accel Slim and Accel Slim Plus: TTS
Evant, Silo SC, Quattro, Symbol: 0.5 up

Haven't tried Scheme, Sparta or any of the other puffy ones aside from Accel OG (which I'm unsure of because I haven't had one of the newer ones - only a couple pairs from 2017)

Marana, Joslin, Joslin 2, Veer, Score: 0.5 up
Marana Slip, Marana Vulc, Joslin Vulc: TTS
awesome, I'll keep this page bookmarked for future reference! really wanna try the joslin's
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Fakie Manuel on August 26, 2021, 12:04:31 PM
Has anyone tried out the Etnies Ranger LT yet? It looks like they just came out, but I'm curious.

I'm also wondering about the bulkiness of the Joslin. It looks like a lot of shoe, maybe not D3 level bulk, but still quite big. Has that been a problem for anyone?

I'm excited to see the current vegan wave across the brands. It feels good to have options.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on August 26, 2021, 01:23:14 PM
I also gave those Rangers a second look when I first saw them, but I don't think they're intended to be skated.  Similar to the Vans EXO/Ultrarange/EVDNT stuff.  Thick soft foam midsole with limited outsole.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: vegangangzta on September 23, 2021, 01:06:17 PM
DC Customer Service has now told be TWICE that all of their shoes are made with ZERO animal products.

The leather is fake, the suede is fake, etc.

Is anyone familiar with this?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: TwisT on September 23, 2021, 01:21:34 PM
DC Customer Service has now told be TWICE that all of their shoes are made with ZERO animal products.

The leather is fake, the suede is fake, etc.

Is anyone familiar with this?


ALL? I feel like if that’s true they’re missing out on a HUGE market.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on September 23, 2021, 02:07:34 PM
that is definitely incorrect information
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: vegangangzta on September 23, 2021, 02:58:50 PM
that is definitely incorrect information

Right? I mean, the more I look at the leather and suede. It definitely could be fake. Zumiez has the Wheat/Black Lynx Zeros labeled as “synthetic leather” and it definitely doesn’t look real. Maybe all the leather and suede is fake unless it clearly states “Cow” or “Pig”…which I feel like I’ve seen on the DC website. But yeah, I asked about this through email, as well as phone and was super clear with what exactly I was asking and they told me as a company, they do not us animal products. Hoping someone else will chime in with any info. If this is true, I’m about to buy some Lynx Zeros. I got the all canvas they recently dropped.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Maccat on September 23, 2021, 05:30:49 PM
Just got some of the Etnies Windrows and they really did a great job on the production.

Insole is practically a pizza box kid with “some” foam. Doesn’t feel like it walking though. Going from Vans to these isn’t a great leap seeing as the insoles are way different.

Roomy toe box with a bit of a point, they really give me Nike feels when looking down on em’, but don’t feel cheesy seeing the E on the side like I would a swoosh. This is the only Etnies model out that doesn’t come off as corny to me.

Be great if they ran these in alternate colors, black mainly, but all in all the fake suede as they say walks like a duck and talks like duck. May as well be one.

Got a ton of photos, but Imgur hates me. Anyone have alternatives for getting that post link??
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on September 23, 2021, 08:35:26 PM
DC Customer Service has now told be TWICE that all of their shoes are made with ZERO animal products.

The leather is fake, the suede is fake, etc.

Is anyone familiar with this?
are you talking to an intern?
There was a time in the early 00s where they had a lot of synth but even still… ALL is a massive claim!

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Tried on some of the new black maranas the other day and they seemed to fit tts which doesn’t seem to be the consensus?
the shop also had the brown joslins but not in my size or 0.5 size up like others are recommending …
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Shrinedescender on September 24, 2021, 05:03:19 AM
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DC Customer Service has now told be TWICE that all of their shoes are made with ZERO animal products.

The leather is fake, the suede is fake, etc.

Is anyone familiar with this?
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are you talking to an intern?
There was a time in the early 00s where they had a lot of synth but even still… ALL is a massive claim!

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Tried on some of the new black maranas the other day and they seemed to fit tts which doesn’t seem to be the consensus?
the shop also had the brown joslins but not in my size or 0.5 size up like others are recommending …

The Maranas were tts for me. I have wide, stubby feet though so it might have just been the shape.

I'm looking at those grey eS Quattros. If anyone knows, is the consensus for that shoe still to go a 0.5 size up.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: djoekr on September 24, 2021, 05:21:16 AM
I've got a pair of the DC Manual S but they dig into my heels real bad as they don't have any padding at all. I tossed them aside and only wear them for casual use at times, but I was wondering if anyone got any tips to make them skateable. I tried adding an old insole as makeshift padding but this totally ruined the feel of the shoe.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on September 24, 2021, 06:05:02 AM
I've got a pair of the DC Manual S but they dig into my heels real bad as they don't have any padding at all. I tossed them aside and only wear them for casual use at times, but I was wondering if anyone got any tips to make them skateable. I tried adding an old insole as makeshift padding but this totally ruined the feel of the shoe.
manual was supposed to be their staple vegan model but I agree, it has literally no padding and it ran super small. They should have just come up with a simple cupsole instead …
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: vegangangzta on September 24, 2021, 08:04:04 AM
(https://i.ibb.co/PGJXM7d/89-AC4-B2-D-3-EF6-4746-AB9-B-516-B2-A9-EDE81.jpg) (https://ibb.co/PGJXM7d)

Third employee to tell me everything’s fake.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on September 24, 2021, 08:19:28 AM
(https://i.ibb.co/PGJXM7d/89-AC4-B2-D-3-EF6-4746-AB9-B-516-B2-A9-EDE81.jpg) (https://ibb.co/PGJXM7d)

Third employee to tell me everything’s fake.
lol i know i'm looking at it in black and white, right here in front of my face, but i still don't believe it.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: vegangangzta on September 24, 2021, 08:25:59 AM
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(https://i.ibb.co/PGJXM7d/89-AC4-B2-D-3-EF6-4746-AB9-B-516-B2-A9-EDE81.jpg) (https://ibb.co/PGJXM7d)

Third employee to tell me everything’s fake.
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lol i know i'm looking at it in black and white, right here in front of my face, but i still don't believe it.

Right? Lol. I almost feel like an asshole at this point.

I’m about to buy some “leather” or “suede” Lynx zeros.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Shrinedescender on September 24, 2021, 01:10:40 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/PGJXM7d/89-AC4-B2-D-3-EF6-4746-AB9-B-516-B2-A9-EDE81.jpg) (https://ibb.co/PGJXM7d)

Third employee to tell me everything’s fake.

Some of their models say "Leather [cow]" in the composition details, but I refuse to believe everything labeled otherwise is vegan. If that's the case, I will drain my bank account in the next hour on the DC website.

Why even have "Vegan Friendly" plastered on the product page for some models to differentiate from the others then?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: TwisT on September 24, 2021, 01:38:30 PM


if "leather [cow]" is the exception and not the rule over at DC, they should just go full vegan.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: vegangangzta on September 24, 2021, 04:10:36 PM
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(https://i.ibb.co/PGJXM7d/89-AC4-B2-D-3-EF6-4746-AB9-B-516-B2-A9-EDE81.jpg) (https://ibb.co/PGJXM7d)

Third employee to tell me everything’s fake.
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Some of their models say "Leather [cow]" in the composition details, but I refuse to believe everything labeled otherwise is vegan. If that's the case, I will drain my bank account in the next hour on the DC website.

Why even have "Vegan Friendly" plastered on the product page for some models to differentiate from the others then?

Haha same and I sent one more email about the cow thing.  It’s just annoying companies aren’t clear about this shit. It’s obviously something customers care about. Non vegans will still buy your synthetic shoes. Most just don’t like canvas. But yeah, I’m about to buy some Lynx if that’s the case.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on September 25, 2021, 06:08:43 AM
Their labeling/ stickers are fuct them because they all list animal Hide! Hell even Evan smith was getting angry at them because they kept dropping non vegan models of his first shoe…
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Shrinedescender on September 25, 2021, 07:37:57 PM
Looks like Freestyle shop uploaded some, if not all, of the next season's offerings from SoleTech. We'll see what's up when the catalogs get released. As of now, these are all the synths I could find:

(https://i.imgur.com/iK4ORhw.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/rRb8HQq.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/ZXHWvdG.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/2F4ybim.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/1x3f72c.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/yeWKZ5c.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/iA3DFyr.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/m3J6nOh.png)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Shrinedescender on September 25, 2021, 07:53:29 PM
Looks like Freestyle shop uploaded some, if not all, of the next season's offerings from SoleTech. We'll see what's up when the catalogs get released. As of now, these are all the synths I could find:

(https://i.imgur.com/iK4ORhw.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/rRb8HQq.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/ZXHWvdG.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/2F4ybim.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/1x3f72c.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/yeWKZ5c.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/iA3DFyr.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/m3J6nOh.png)

Damn I missed these. Might be my fave so far:

(https://i.imgur.com/A6xHSdt.png)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on September 25, 2021, 08:36:36 PM
Damn, nice detective work!!!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: pedro_mayn on September 30, 2021, 03:08:16 AM
Any Euro/UK cats keen on Es, then they've done the drop for Autumn meaning the stuff listed previously with the vegan Quattros are up.

I copped the Quattros and Accel Plus, since they're both faves. I wasn't sure on the Eos as it's canvas and I've already stockpiled way too many shoes already haha.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on September 30, 2021, 05:43:53 AM
Any Euro/UK cats keen on Es, then they've done the drop for Autumn meaning the stuff listed previously with the vegan Quattros are up.

I copped the Quattros and Accel Plus, since they're both faves. I wasn't sure on the Eos as it's canvas and I've already stockpiled way too many shoes already haha.
how’s the sizing on the Quattro? I’m tts in the accel plus. Nearly everyone says 0.5 size up though so I’ll probably run with it, evants ran small too…

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Speaking of eS:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CUbShCel_ET/?utm_medium=copy_link
Are they claiming both colourways to be vegan?

Edit: apparently so
https://esskateboarding.com/collections/shop/products/cykle-white-green-gum
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: vegangangzta on October 01, 2021, 06:00:50 PM
I have a brand new pair of Quattros for sale

Size 11.5 (fits like a 10.5)

Smallest Es shoe I’ve had yet.

Usually just size half up in the puffier shoes

Will ship within the United States and cut you a deal
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Frank on October 05, 2021, 07:35:52 AM
i just found this brand, not a skate shoe brand, but these look very skateable

https://www.beflamboyant.com/collections/all/products/ux-68-noir

also these look like project ba slip ons

https://www.nativeshoes.com/apollo-2-0/211070001505.html?cgid=adults-sustainable-collection&idx=11
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: pedro_mayn on October 06, 2021, 06:40:37 AM
how’s the sizing on the Quattro? I’m tts in the accel plus. Nearly everyone says 0.5 size up though so I’ll probably run with it, evants ran small too…

They're taking a sweet time to come, so I'll report back once I've got them!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: pedro_mayn on October 07, 2021, 04:54:27 AM
I managed to receive the order just as I posted that, so happy days...

Anyways yeah, the Quattros seem fairly tight so I'd suggest a 1/2 size up.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: vegangangzta on October 14, 2021, 12:22:17 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/4tgsYGS/92294-A43-DD99-480-F-817-B-36753-B7-E3-B08.jpg) (https://ibb.co/4tgsYGS)(https://i.ibb.co/xh8YCtW/036811-D8-19-CA-496-A-8-C47-5-A70-D336-C417.jpg) (https://ibb.co/xh8YCtW)(https://i.ibb.co/LzG9fjs/8-EA9-B742-90-BB-4-ED0-A0-A9-470-A9115-C452.jpg) (https://ibb.co/LzG9fjs)(https://i.ibb.co/c1rkZs0/1-CBA071-A-13-D8-4-FFF-BFA5-647-E88-A29-D22.jpg) (https://ibb.co/c1rkZs0)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: El Freegano on October 15, 2021, 01:41:20 AM
The fallen looks delicious :) give some feedback when you start sk8ing. I hope the syntetic nubuck is not like those of Osiris, coz i had one Protocol model that got trashed super fast.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on October 16, 2021, 07:09:38 PM
Anyways yeah, the Quattros seem fairly tight so I'd suggest a 1/2 size up.
good to know!
Those fallens look classic 2000s steeze!

https://www.lakai.com/collections/shoes/products/evo-2-0-navy-cream-suede-ms3210259b00
Looks like those lakai runners are synth too!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: vegangangzta on October 30, 2021, 03:52:43 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/VVHrQPM/9407-CD6-D-3-D41-4-F58-A826-225-F3-B393-A35.jpg) (https://ibb.co/VVHrQPM)

Decided to hit ‘em up again just for the hell of it.

Makes ya wonder
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: pedro_mayn on November 01, 2021, 02:09:24 AM
(https://i.ibb.co/VVHrQPM/9407-CD6-D-3-D41-4-F58-A826-225-F3-B393-A35.jpg) (https://ibb.co/VVHrQPM)

Decided to hit ‘em up again just for the hell of it.

Makes ya wonder

Reminds me of a weird reply I had off someone on a Livechat on NB's site, about the Allcoast 425s. I just wanted 100% confirmation on the synthetic leather and they confirmed it, but then went to say "all our shoes use suede or leather for maximum performance" or something like that, but it was quickly blurted out before the conversation ended.

I digress, but if that's true about the Zero's I may buy them once my éS stack has been depleted. They do look better in person with baggy trou.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on November 01, 2021, 07:17:20 AM
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(https://i.ibb.co/VVHrQPM/9407-CD6-D-3-D41-4-F58-A826-225-F3-B393-A35.jpg) (https://ibb.co/VVHrQPM)

Decided to hit ‘em up again just for the hell of it.

Makes ya wonder
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Reminds me of a weird reply I had off someone on a Livechat on NB's site, about the Allcoast 425s. I just wanted 100% confirmation on the synthetic leather and they confirmed it, but then went to say "all our shoes use suede or leather for maximum performance" or something like that, but it was quickly blurted out before the conversation ended.

I digress, but if that's true about the Zero's I may buy them once my éS stack has been depleted. They do look better in person with baggy trou.
they are straight up tripping, but I did some detective work for you (in Japanese), I’ve actually seen the brown version in person and as soon as I saw them, I immediately noticed they were a different material to the other color ways and this store on Rakuten basically confirms it!

https://item.rakuten.co.jp/nws/dm204008/?scid=wi_ichi_iphoneapp_item_share

The other two color ways are listed as a mix of natural leather, synth and textile but the brown (BWW) version is listed as synth and textile only which would confirm what I saw…
Having said that, there is no way the OG color way is synth unless they have some magical formula that looks (and smells) exactly like the real thing; I’ve been spotting vegan shoes for over 20 years now so I ain’t no noob intern manning their online help desk!!! The all black ones I haven’t seen in real life so it’s hard to comment on them…

The only other mention of synth in either English or Japanese is with both color ways of the kids version:
https://www.s3store.com/smartphone/detail.html?id=000000017933
Either way, I think it’s safe to say that either way DC’s labeling is fucking terrible when it comes to finding what their shoes actually made from….

Edit: 63x sorry, not sorry
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on November 01, 2021, 07:56:45 AM
I'm with GIMP on this one, this is just poorly informed customer service, which is likely from a pooled customer service bank and not DC-specific.  Yes, some DC shoes are all synth, but no way in hell is every DC shoe vegan. 
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: vegangangzta on November 03, 2021, 06:06:45 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/m9B0xz8/2-D1-AACE2-EACD-46-F7-83-AD-3-C4278-C40-E9-B.jpg) (https://ibb.co/m9B0xz8)

Luis said it! Not me. He has assured me.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on November 03, 2021, 07:19:30 PM
Lol, I appreciate your persistence
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on November 03, 2021, 10:09:15 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/m9B0xz8/2-D1-AACE2-EACD-46-F7-83-AD-3-C4278-C40-E9-B.jpg) (https://ibb.co/m9B0xz8)

Luis said it! Not me. He has assured me.
that is massive if true!!! I’m still doubting it though …
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Sila on November 03, 2021, 11:06:15 PM
I very much doubt it's true otherwise I feel as though they would make more of a statement about it.

" Artificial plant products "

So they make fake leather shoes out of fake plants too? The wording is funny.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on November 03, 2021, 11:42:01 PM
Yeah, and why would they go out of their way to label shoes like the manual with vegan written on the insole if the rest of their entire catalog was vegan?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on November 04, 2021, 01:29:58 PM
There's a new "velvet" colorway of the Skate Old Skools.  Why they always gotta make the vegan-friendly versions in the ugliest colors/materials??
(https://images.vans.com/is/image/Vans/FCB89M-HERO)

On the other hand, I just got these from the vans surf line.  I loved the AV-Sk8-Lo's from like 10 years ago when there were a few all-canvas versions.  These are definitely the closest thing to those in a long time.  Only the "SF" versions in the eco-theory line have the nice removable insoles, highly recommended. 
(https://images.vans.com/is/image/Vans/UWIA5K-HERO)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: vegangangzta on November 04, 2021, 03:12:23 PM
There's a new "velvet" colorway of the Skate Old Skools.  Why they always gotta make the vegan-friendly versions in the ugliest colors/materials??
(https://images.vans.com/is/image/Vans/FCB89M-HERO)

On the other hand, I just got these from the vans surf line.  I loved the AV-Sk8-Lo's from like 10 years ago when there were a few all-canvas versions.  These are definitely the closest thing to those in a long time.  Only the "SF" versions in the eco-theory line have the nice removable insoles, highly recommended. 
(https://images.vans.com/is/image/Vans/UWIA5K-HERO)

I know. I can’t stand when they make heinous colorways.

Just because we’re vegan doesn’t mean we want camo and rainbow shoes.

I’m about to pull the trigger on some DC’s.(https://i.ibb.co/jD9YHbY/41059-D56-7110-4034-92-B0-EB0-ED4-B524-DC.jpg) (https://ibb.co/jD9YHbY)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on November 04, 2021, 04:22:03 PM
Okay, now they are saying some of the old products used to use leather? Fucking hell, way to back track, how will I know if it’s a “current” production model and/ or when was the date when they said, “everything from here on in is vegan!” Sounds too dicey for me… I’ll stick with brands who know how to label
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: vegangangzta on November 04, 2021, 04:43:36 PM
Okay, now they are saying some of the old products used to use leather? Fucking hell, way to back track, how will I know if it’s a “current” production model and/ or when was the date when they said, “everything from here on in is vegan!” Sounds too dicey for me… I’ll stick with brands who know how to label

Yeah, lol. Maybe I’ll at least grab those wheat/black lynx zeros. Those are pretty fresh.

I really like my Fallen troopers. Still haven’t skated them, but I’ll hop back on my board soon. I never wore Fallen when it was around…I’m definitely more partial to brands I grew up with like eS and DC. Hence why I would like them to be telling the truth, ha.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on November 05, 2021, 09:30:25 AM
I hit up DC skateboarding on instagram (like a real man), and they confirmed this customer service stuff is off the mark:
(https://i.imgur.com/PzY9yH7.jpeg)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: vegangangzta on November 05, 2021, 09:56:53 AM
I hit up DC skateboarding on instagram (like a real man), and they confirmed this customer service stuff is off the mark:
(https://i.imgur.com/PzY9yH7.jpeg)

Yeah. I had DM’d awhile back and got something similar.

Welp just gonna wait for the certified vegan joints.

Oh the plus side, if you love old Osiris shoes, I just came across these last night! Supposed to drop this winter.

(https://i.ibb.co/BzTnz7x/42078-FCB-C094-4-FCA-8-E73-01404-EACE698.jpg) (https://ibb.co/BzTnz7x)(https://i.ibb.co/b13kspQ/3-ABEAA99-725-F-4923-A011-BBB81501-A694.jpg) (https://ibb.co/b13kspQ)


Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Roisto on November 05, 2021, 02:41:21 PM
I hit up DC skateboarding on instagram (like a real man), and they confirmed this customer service stuff is off the mark:
(https://i.imgur.com/PzY9yH7.jpeg)

Thank you for doing this.

This got me interested in the Manual shoes. For a thin canvas vulc I quite like how they look. Anyone have any experience with those?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on November 05, 2021, 03:48:36 PM
Manuals are super minimal, think vans era but without the padding around the ankle!
I also DM-Ed ‘em!

Hey Grey, thanks for reaching out! Hopefully we can clear up some confusion, the DC RE/SOLVE collection features our shoes that are vegan. Other styles still include suede and leather. Let us know if you have any other questions!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Roisto on November 05, 2021, 08:52:16 PM
Manuals are super minimal, think vans era but without the padding around the ankle!
I also DM-Ed ‘em!

Hey Grey, thanks for reaching out! Hopefully we can clear up some confusion, the DC RE/SOLVE collection features our shoes that are vegan. Other styles still include suede and leather. Let us know if you have any other questions!

Yeah, I figured that they are super minimal but I’m ok with that. I really liked the Emerica Omen Hi. Skated those a few (?) years ago and was surprised how much I liked them. I never skated non-skate Vans or non-skate Cons though so if the Manuals are similar to those I can’t really compare. Maybe I’ll just need to get a pair and see what’s what.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: vegangangzta on November 06, 2021, 12:50:35 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/CM4DrS8/2-AD8-AE73-CAB5-46-A7-920-A-37364-B252-B84.jpg) (https://ibb.co/CM4DrS8)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on November 07, 2021, 04:47:15 PM
Not sure if I could rock OG accels in 2021, but love that Ed will always give us non canvas/ non vulc options!
***
I got those new Lakai chillers (evo 2.0) they are synth but run way too small…
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: pedro_mayn on November 08, 2021, 04:50:35 AM
(https://i.ibb.co/CM4DrS8/2-AD8-AE73-CAB5-46-A7-920-A-37364-B252-B84.jpg) (https://ibb.co/CM4DrS8)
I was about to post this the other day..

I'll see what they're like, as I've really enjoyed skating my last pair of Accels a year ago. I do find the tongue mega fat and I do prefer a fat tongue on shoes.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: vegangangzta on November 13, 2021, 11:12:50 AM
Fallen just dropped more fire.

https://fallenfootwear.us/collections/vegan(https://i.ibb.co/BGv9DsP/486-C10-D6-42-E1-49-C7-B87-D-3-E32-E2-AB2310.webp) (https://ibb.co/BGv9DsP)(https://i.ibb.co/dmmLCM3/5-C9-A1-A4-D-98-AB-48-A7-86-F9-815-D8888-C8-C6.webp) (https://ibb.co/dmmLCM3)(https://i.ibb.co/6HR282b/0-F16023-A-D4-B7-4385-8-EFA-88-AE1-AD79-A8-B.webp) (https://ibb.co/6HR282b)(https://i.ibb.co/7zs11vB/768-CC785-67-F3-49-BF-AE8-D-71-D4495-A87-FB.webp) (https://ibb.co/7zs11vB)

Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: The real veganshawn on November 14, 2021, 09:27:02 AM
Thoughts on the new Vallely shoe? Don't know much about that company but it looks like a good shoe
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: goodatmeth on November 14, 2021, 09:28:39 AM
Thoughts on the new Vallely shoe? Don't know much about that company but it looks like a good shoe

Imagine that the head of scientology and the devil birthed a child. That's the company.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: The real veganshawn on November 14, 2021, 09:46:40 AM
Eek, surprised Mike would be involved with that  :(
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Fakie Manuel on November 14, 2021, 05:29:03 PM
Fallen just dropped more fire.

https://fallenfootwear.us/collections/vegan(https://i.ibb.co/BGv9DsP/486-C10-D6-42-E1-49-C7-B87-D-3-E32-E2-AB2310.webp) (https://ibb.co/BGv9DsP)(https://i.ibb.co/dmmLCM3/5-C9-A1-A4-D-98-AB-48-A7-86-F9-815-D8888-C8-C6.webp) (https://ibb.co/dmmLCM3)(https://i.ibb.co/6HR282b/0-F16023-A-D4-B7-4385-8-EFA-88-AE1-AD79-A8-B.webp) (https://ibb.co/6HR282b)(https://i.ibb.co/7zs11vB/768-CC785-67-F3-49-BF-AE8-D-71-D4495-A87-FB.webp) (https://ibb.co/7zs11vB)

Sick! I like the black and white. Kinda reminds me of the Servant Barnyard Vallely shoe, a personal favorite of mine.

Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Fakie Manuel on November 14, 2021, 05:44:58 PM
Thoughts on the new Vallely shoe? Don't know much about that company but it looks like a good shoe

Agreed, it overall looks pretty good. I think the brand logo is uninteresting, borderline bad. But, everything else looks solid. To me, it looks much better than some of the vegan drops lately with atrocious colors and/or 100% canvas. I don't get what's difficult about making a decent, durable vegan skate shoe that doesn't look like something out of a fever dream. I was interested that he mentioned the patented vegan suede is stronger than animal suede. I would prefer to spend my money on a smaller brand, but this one looks intriguing. I might bite.

(https://i.ibb.co/LZXs4bv/cariuma-Off-White-Vintage-Black-Vallely-Skate-Vintage-White-Suede-And-Off-white-Cordura-Black-Logo-S.jpg) (https://ibb.co/LZXs4bv)

Edit: grammar
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on November 14, 2021, 08:19:48 PM
Eek, surprised Mike would be involved with that  :(
yeah, this one baffles me tbh, especially with his whole DIY ethic since starting street plant.
Also baffling considering how this is their first vegan model: at least servant always had vegan options …

His recent post about the shoe was like, "this is the company I've been looking for". No Mike, that would be last resort ab!
The grey ones look *okay* if you ripped off the logo and the elephant ad was kinda cool, but I just can't bring myself to buy a pair of these despite the fact I (for the most part) back Mike V... I also want to believe their spiel about ethical factories and caring about the environment because that’s exactly what I want out of a vegan shoe, but the stench of berrics, Scientology and aggressive social media marketing just won’t let me push that purchase button :(
Why couldn’t Etnies just take him back instead?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: jkadams on November 15, 2021, 10:15:54 AM
I understand that Cariuma is not popular with the cool kids and is another non-skater-owned invader into the skate shoe market, and I agree that their logo is terrible, and their marketing/greenwashing is lame, but can someone help me understand why they are thought to be especially evil by Slap people (apparently more so than all the other non-skate basketball/soccer/sailing shoe companies that seem to make up the majority of the market these days)?

I have yet to find a vegan skate shoe that works for me long term, and I've tried them all, so I think I'll have to try the Vallelys, but if there is some legitimate reason to especially avoid this company (beyond the usual reasons why it would be nice to be able to avoid all of these lame companies), please let me know.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: whale on November 15, 2021, 01:56:23 PM
Social media is lame.
Jagger is lame.
Scientology is lame.
Steve Berra is lame.
Cariuma is just lame.
But whatever man, don’t worry about others opinions.
Try em, report back.
Im not even vegan.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kenjiro on November 15, 2021, 02:09:37 PM
Can a vegan explain to me the benefit of choosing a vegan suede shoe? Vegan = save animals. Ok i get that. But vegan suede uses plastic. Is that really any better? One evil to fight another. Cariuma wants you to think that you’re making an ethical choice when you’re not. You won’t stop climate change by skating cariuma. if vegan truly cared for the change they’d skate canvas shoes. plain and simple.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on November 15, 2021, 02:17:59 PM
The answer to your question appears several times throughout the pages of this thread, but good for you for ignoring all that and coming in hot with your “gotcha” question (but be at peace, you’re not the first to do it and won’t be the last). There is no one single “vegan” answer. Some vegans do it for the environment, others dgaf about the environment and solely do it for the animals so the plastic part is irrelevant.
Moreover, many companies like adidas and Nike are using recycled plastics to create their synthetic uppers, so it’s not all doom and gloom for the vegan shoes as you propose it is.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on November 15, 2021, 02:22:40 PM
I mean there’s 48 pages for you to wade through, but what makes you think leather (or even (non-organic) canvas for that matter) is good for the environment?
If a pair of synth shoes can outlast 2 pairs of canvas that’s a win in my book. I’d also prefer if companies used more sustainable materials like hemp or biodegradable microfiber, but the market isn’t big enough for them to be putting their resources into those materials (yet) because most skaters are stuck in the “suede is the best material ever” mindset. If you buy non-animal alternatives though, it shows that the demand is there.
If cariuma are using recycled plastic materials to make their suede, then hey, that’s a step in the right direction.
Vegans are far from prefect, but before you criticize, ask yourself what you are doing for the planet and the animals…
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Frank on November 15, 2021, 02:34:55 PM
Can a vegan explain to me the benefit of choosing a vegan suede shoe? Vegan = save animals. Ok i get that. But vegan suede uses plastic. Is that really any better? One evil to fight another. Cariuma wants you to think that you’re making an ethical choice when you’re not. You won’t stop climate change by skating cariuma. if vegan truly cared for the change they’d skate canvas shoes. plain and simple.

bro fuck off, plain and simple. don't come into threads to stir shit up, then answer your own fucking question. this also coming from a non vegan who is annoyed with dipshits like you.

you can start your own fucking thread about it if you want, fucko. but please don't, actually.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: The real veganshawn on November 15, 2021, 04:31:16 PM
Is it stupid that I kind of like those velvet Vans???
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on November 15, 2021, 11:35:37 PM
Is it stupid that I kind of like those velvet Vans???
kind of, I could imagine the velvet disintegrating very quickly. What about those new vans wayvees that are coming out for Dustin Henry that look synth? We need the lowdown on them…
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: The real veganshawn on November 16, 2021, 04:48:29 AM
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Is it stupid that I kind of like those velvet Vans???
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kind of, I could imagine the velvet disintegrating very quickly. What about those new vans wayvees that are coming out for Dustin Henry that look synth? We need the lowdown on them…

I will make some inquiries
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on November 16, 2021, 05:08:04 AM
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Is it stupid that I kind of like those velvet Vans???
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kind of, I could imagine the velvet disintegrating very quickly. What about those new vans wayvees that are coming out for Dustin Henry that look synth? We need the lowdown on them…
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I will make some inquiries
I think those are real leather with a textured effect on the outside.  On most of the super-zoom type photos you can see it looks like genuine leather.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on November 16, 2021, 06:38:19 AM
↑ yeah I did some detective work on them this afternoon too and I agree with your conclusion… which is a really pity because I’ve haven’t seen anything from vans in years that I liked the look of and yet I actually thought they looked kinda cool!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: PuffinMuffin on November 16, 2021, 10:42:34 AM
↑ yeah I did some detective work on them this afternoon too and I agree with your conclusion… which is a really pity because I’ve haven’t seen anything from vans in years that I liked the look of and yet I actually thought they looked kinda cool!

Same, I tried to get through to a human with Vans Customer Service phone number, no dice. Tried emailing them and you need an order number to even submit a question.  :-\ Not a very transparent company.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: iw0 on November 16, 2021, 11:29:28 AM
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↑ yeah I did some detective work on them this afternoon too and I agree with your conclusion… which is a really pity because I’ve haven’t seen anything from vans in years that I liked the look of and yet I actually thought they looked kinda cool!
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Same, I tried to get through to a human with Vans Customer Service phone number, no dice. Tried emailing them and you need an order number to even submit a question.  :-\ Not a very transparent company.


this was whack enough that i decided to try anyway & looks like you can just enter any old numbers (123456789 for me) and it'll let it slide. we'll see if i hear back tho


update: i got hit with the boilerplate "Thank you for contacting Vans! Unfortunately when it comes to leather and suede, we cannot guarantee these are vegan-certified.
Please let us know if you have any other questions."
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on November 17, 2021, 02:42:45 PM
new 420s out now!  Not a huge fan of the halloween colorway, but I like that speckled sole
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1728/9265/products/NB420CHA1121MHDetail1_600x600.jpg?v=1637179909)
https://shop.atlasskateboarding.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/new-balance-nm420cha
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on November 17, 2021, 09:02:14 PM
420s are always a good option, I’ll probably cop another pair down the line!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on November 27, 2021, 03:23:13 PM
new Adidas X Paradigm Gazelles in an all-black synthetic Primeblue upper. From the promo materials:
"the Gazelle ADV by Paradigm, anchors the collection with sustainability in mind. Adopting a 1970s aesthetic with a classic feel, the footwear arrives with an efficient pattern design on the synthetic upper, giving the square edges across the t-toe, tongue and heel counter, while reducing wasted material."
“I’m excited to partner with adidas Skateboarding to bring this important project on sustainability to life,” says Paradigm founder Theo Constantinou. “My hope through this collaboration is to inspire and encourage others to make tangible lifestyle changes to help solve the impact of climate change.”
Says they release on December 18th but have already started popping up at some shops (like Labor in NYC)
(https://fastsole.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/adidas-Paradigm-Gazelle-Adv-Core-Black-GV9850-right.jpg)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: PuffinMuffin on November 28, 2021, 05:42:59 AM
^ Those look pretty sick.

Has anyone skated the Majik by Axion? They're reminiscent of the Project BA, which I enjoyed before giving up leather shoes. The black colorway is on sale right now for $29.99 when added to cart on Zumiez:

https://www.zumiez.com/axion-majik-black-ice-skate-shoes.html
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on November 28, 2021, 06:11:59 AM
Finally someone brought their vegan materials over to the skate line, good job!

@PuffinMuffin  i was contemplating a pair for a while, no idea on the sizing though and they cost an arm and a leg here in Japan… the black ones with the blue sole though!!!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: MysticalTypeExperience on November 28, 2021, 11:18:26 PM
I scooped some Ever Stitches for $45

(https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-ae3w3/images/stencil/500x659/products/60941/125100/5101000160-155-4__62975.1631301863.gif)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on November 29, 2021, 01:04:30 AM
@MysticalTypeExperience and you’re going to love them, great shoe and one of the best current outsoles in the game! I wonder if the ever-stitch ones have tongue straps? My future suede ones don’t have the extra heel cup and also have no tongue straps…
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: El Freegano on December 07, 2021, 09:01:39 AM
Christmas came earlier :) This was the first time I acted like a real consumer and don't regret it at all. I bought the vegan Joslin and Marana on the black friday with a great discount (for europe, in the usa everything is always way cheaper). I have never worn etnies before, only emerica and es but sole tech has perfect sizing for me. I am 8 in their shoe but in other brands like vans or huf i rearly have something that is so good on my feet. The first impressions are that the joslin is more comfortable. It just hugs my foot super well and i feel a lot stable in them. The other people have said that the marana sometimes slips from the foot and i feel it this way. They just have lower profile around the ankle, but the silhoette and the black colour are more appealing to my liking. Anyways, i will probably save them and will start sk8ing them next summer so then will be the real test :)
(https://i.ibb.co/bP9qWF6/etniesfront.jpg) (https://ibb.co/bP9qWF6)(https://i.ibb.co/FgdJSwW/etniesback.jpg) (https://ibb.co/FgdJSwW)(https://i.ibb.co/Bsgmqdc/etnieskoslin.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Bsgmqdc)(https://i.ibb.co/vVL2P1p/etniesmarana.jpg) (https://ibb.co/vVL2P1p)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: El Freegano on December 07, 2021, 09:09:10 AM
Christmas came earlier :) This was the first time I acted like a real consumer and don't regret it at all. I bought the vegan Joslin and Marana on the black friday with a great discount (for europe, in the usa everything is always way cheaper). I have never worn etnies before, only emerica and es but sole tech has perfect sizing for me. I am 8 in their shoe but in other brands i rearly have something that is so good on my feet. (they are either big or a bit tight). The first impressions are that the joslin is more comfortable. It just hugs my foot super well and i feel a lot stable in them. The other people have said that the marana sometimes slips from the foot and i feel it this way. They just have lower profile around the ankle, but the silhoette and the black colour are more appealing to my liking. Anyways, i will probably save them and will start sk8ing them next summer so then will be the real test :)
(https://i.ibb.co/bP9qWF6/etniesfront.jpg) (https://ibb.co/bP9qWF6)(https://i.ibb.co/FgdJSwW/etniesback.jpg) (https://ibb.co/FgdJSwW)(https://i.ibb.co/Bsgmqdc/etnieskoslin.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Bsgmqdc)(https://i.ibb.co/vVL2P1p/etniesmarana.jpg) (https://ibb.co/vVL2P1p)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Matze on December 17, 2021, 01:23:16 AM
new Adidas X Paradigm Gazelles in an all-black synthetic Primeblue upper
(https://fastsole.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/adidas-Paradigm-Gazelle-Adv-Core-Black-GV9850-right.jpg)

and sold out within half a second which is a bummer. I can't see myself wearing 99% of the shoes on the market, so a vegan gazelle is a the most perfect shoe I can imagine.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on December 17, 2021, 04:50:44 AM
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new Adidas X Paradigm Gazelles in an all-black synthetic Primeblue upper
(https://fastsole.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/adidas-Paradigm-Gazelle-Adv-Core-Black-GV9850-right.jpg)
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and sold out within half a second which is a bummer. I can't see myself wearing 99% of the shoes on the market, so a vegan gazelle is a the most perfect shoe I can imagine.
Laborskateshop.com still has a full size run.  Def go one full size up, these run super small.  I have a size 12 I need to resell because I needed a 13 instead and Labor won’t do returns on online orders.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on December 17, 2021, 06:52:53 AM
Damn, full size up huh? Gunna be hard to find a n 11 in Japan …
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on December 17, 2021, 07:44:00 AM
Available from Tactics now too https://www.tactics.com/adidas/gazelle-adv-skate-shoes/paradigm-publishingcore-black-core-black-active-purple
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on December 17, 2021, 07:45:56 AM
Damn, full size up huh? Gunna be hard to find a n 11 in Japan …
Might be able to get away with half size up, but for me it was a full size.  If there was a 12.75 that would probably be perfect. The insoles in these is absurdly thin, so i'll be replacing those with something a little more substantial and that'll make the 13s fit perfect.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Glue Reed on December 24, 2021, 07:42:35 AM
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We've got the Summer Green collection which is vegan.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CP8t_wvJvIT/

Also updated our vegan page which now has 16 vegan colorways. https://emerica.com/collections/vegan

 Next month we've got new vegan colorwyas dropping of The Temple, Dickson, and Wino G6 slip.
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So sick. Does the Dickson have the same rubber toe and heel as the current vegan version? Any hints at colorway?

I'm sure this has been answered previously in this thread, but does anybody skate these?  I was thinking about picking up a pair... i haven't worn Emerica's since the barrier kult shoe (which i loved), but I'm usually a Vans guy and was thinking about trying these.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on December 26, 2021, 05:58:01 AM
https://www.instagram.com/p/CX8qCoIrW4-/?utm_medium=copy_link
Take my money
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Frank on December 26, 2021, 06:14:13 AM
https://www.instagram.com/p/CX8qCoIrW4-/?utm_medium=copy_link
Take my money

sick shoe
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Roisto on December 26, 2021, 10:19:58 AM
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https://www.instagram.com/p/CX8qCoIrW4-/?utm_medium=copy_link
Take my money
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sick shoe

Hell yeah! I love a good white shoe!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on December 28, 2021, 05:50:38 PM
https://www.instagram.com/p/CYCWdYjsjvx/?utm_medium=copy_link

https://www.instagram.com/p/CX82hyksPo9/?utm_medium=copy_link

https://www.instagram.com/p/CX_sh-Es1Dl/?utm_medium=copy_link
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Roisto on December 28, 2021, 10:09:06 PM
https://www.instagram.com/p/CYCWdYjsjvx/?utm_medium=copy_link

That’s a decent colorway of the Marana.

I also came across these from @kneebone ’s Caspian post:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CVdvd_rl1j3/?utm_medium=copy_link
Should probably be available sooner than the Caspian if these are spring 2022. Nice colorway, vegan and eco conscious recycled materials. I haven’t had any of the Accel Plus or Everstitch shoes so far but I’m gonna get these if they’ll be available Europe.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on December 28, 2021, 11:38:55 PM
Yeah the recycled pack looks dope, like the color way of the cykle too!
https://www.instagram.com/p/CVVuO8jF_oV/?utm_medium=copy_link
Who is this guy though? Their sales rep?
He’s dropping upcoming season pics like it’s going out of fashion …
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Eds_gallerist on December 29, 2021, 01:55:33 AM
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Take my money
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sick shoe
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Hell yeah! I love a good white shoe!

These are really looking promising. Hope they will not be too expensive and hold up well.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Frank on December 29, 2021, 06:35:07 AM
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sick shoe
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Hell yeah! I love a good white shoe!
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These are really looking promising. Hope they will not be too expensive and hold up well.

only thing i dislike is the chuck like outsole. would have liked something like a slim cup instead. but still cool.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: vegangangzta on December 29, 2021, 09:46:34 AM
I bought the adidas. Had a 20% coupon code to use.

I’m not big on slim shoes these days. I usually stick with puffier stuff like es Quattro but these are chill

They are absolutely true to size. I wear 11 in most (11.5 for puffy Es and Etnies) they also are fine with people with wide feet. Mine can move and don’t feel constricted. I had some of those adidas 3MC and those were way too narrow. Here’s a pic

(https://i.ibb.co/ChtycmM/AF36-E076-FBBA-49-F8-8-AF6-BF2-F58-B955-E8.jpg) (https://ibb.co/ChtycmM)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Roisto on December 29, 2021, 10:55:27 AM
Yeah the recycled pack looks dope, like the color way of the cykle too!
https://www.instagram.com/p/CVVuO8jF_oV/?utm_medium=copy_link
Who is this guy though? Their sales rep?
He’s dropping upcoming season pics like it’s going out of fashion …

Looks like he removed all the posts or went private or something as the links don’t show up anymore.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: MysticalTypeExperience on December 29, 2021, 12:41:23 PM
@MysticalTypeExperience and you’re going to love them, great shoe and one of the best current outsoles in the game! I wonder if the ever-stitch ones have tongue straps? My future suede ones don’t have the extra heel cup and also have no tongue straps…

They don't have tongue straps. If I'm being honest they're just alright. The construction seems good although part of the rubber toe cap is already delaminating after a few sessions. My biggest problem is that the toe box kills my pinky toe. I have wide feet though and this problem is rampant with most skate shoes.

I have some vegan Fallen Patriots coming (and non vegan Chris Cole Troopers). But they look so damn good I might not even skate them. Definitely not the Coles at least. Still have 2 pairs of Etnies Maranas, the Accel Plus Everstitches and a full tube of shoe goo to run through first.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: sweet son of a bitch on December 29, 2021, 06:37:00 PM
I bought the adidas. Had a 20% coupon code to use.

I’m not big on slim shoes these days. I usually stick with puffier stuff like es Quattro but these are chill

They are absolutely true to size. I wear 11 in most (11.5 for puffy Es and Etnies) they also are fine with people with wide feet. Mine can move and don’t feel constricted. I had some of those adidas 3MC and those were way too narrow. Here’s a pic

(https://i.ibb.co/ChtycmM/AF36-E076-FBBA-49-F8-8-AF6-BF2-F58-B955-E8.jpg) (https://ibb.co/ChtycmM)
What shoes is this. I dig it & looks good .
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Frank on December 29, 2021, 06:40:05 PM
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I bought the adidas. Had a 20% coupon code to use.

I’m not big on slim shoes these days. I usually stick with puffier stuff like es Quattro but these are chill

They are absolutely true to size. I wear 11 in most (11.5 for puffy Es and Etnies) they also are fine with people with wide feet. Mine can move and don’t feel constricted. I had some of those adidas 3MC and those were way too narrow. Here’s a pic

(https://i.ibb.co/ChtycmM/AF36-E076-FBBA-49-F8-8-AF6-BF2-F58-B955-E8.jpg) (https://ibb.co/ChtycmM)
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What shoes is this. I dig it & looks good .

i think those are adidas gazelles in vegan leather.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: vegangangzta on December 29, 2021, 09:48:51 PM
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I bought the adidas. Had a 20% coupon code to use.

I’m not big on slim shoes these days. I usually stick with puffier stuff like es Quattro but these are chill

They are absolutely true to size. I wear 11 in most (11.5 for puffy Es and Etnies) they also are fine with people with wide feet. Mine can move and don’t feel constricted. I had some of those adidas 3MC and those were way too narrow. Here’s a pic

(https://i.ibb.co/ChtycmM/AF36-E076-FBBA-49-F8-8-AF6-BF2-F58-B955-E8.jpg) (https://ibb.co/ChtycmM)
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i think those are adidas gazelles in vegan leather.

Yep
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: MysticalTypeExperience on January 03, 2022, 06:04:09 PM
Got my vegan strapped Fallen Patriots in today. Don't want to jinx this but out of the box these could be the best pair of skate shoes I've ever had. The toe box (size 12) is probably the widest of any skate shoe I've ever had in my life which is amazing. I'll update with more thoughts and photos after I break them in a little. Honestly though I bought them for the nostalgia and aesthetics so I won't be skating them.

Also got a pair of non-vegan Chris Cole beige/black/red Troopers. Again, build quality feels incredible. The toe box on these isn't as wide as the Patriots though. The toes also feel a bit stiffer and will need breaking in. Again, not skating these either, but they seem like they would be incredible riding shoes.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: yourfuckingdad on January 03, 2022, 07:00:55 PM
I got the black/gum Fallen Patriots with the straps and they are really good. Much better than I expected. Skated them for an hour and there is no visible wear.

Sole is medium thick I'd say. Not as thick as SB Dunks (I haven't had any of the newer dunks with the new sole, I don't know if those are thinner than the old ones) but thicker than my New Balance 874s.

The tongue is actually very thin, thinner than a SB Dunk High. Because of that, if I actually use the strap it hurts the top of my foot. Strap is removeable. No lace protection or spare laces. Otherwise, great shoe so far. Very grippy and they look great.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: user18081971 on January 03, 2022, 08:02:45 PM
Are the Jameson eco models good? I think they only make them in canvas and twill (except they use synthetic on the tongues for some reason?) and they’re pretty ugly but the black/white look decent enough.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Roisto on January 04, 2022, 02:33:24 AM
Are the Jameson eco models good? I think they only make them in canvas and twill (except they use synthetic on the tongues for some reason?) and they’re pretty ugly but the black/white look decent enough.

At least some of them have felt on the soles so they can be imported to the US as slippers and pay less tax. This is the case even if you buy them in Europe. This makes them dangerously slippery. Other than that I couldn’t really say as I put my pair back in the box to wait for the future as I wasn’t all that excited about them due to the stupid felt.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: The real veganshawn on January 05, 2022, 03:37:07 AM
I noticed some Vans skate hi all canvas white, worth trying out ??
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: jkadams on January 14, 2022, 09:08:55 PM
please pardon the digression...  anyone who lives in a place that gets cold in the winter: any vegan boot recommendations?

(vans, es, and dc have some insulated/waterproof shoes/boots, but none seem to be vegan.  cariuma has a couple, but i'm hoping there are better options.  i know about will's vegan and vegetarian shoes, but i haven't had great luck with them so far.)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: user18081971 on January 15, 2022, 12:11:54 AM
maybe docs or solovairs? They have different styles available that are vegan.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Frank on January 15, 2022, 12:14:56 AM
i'd check columbia or north face for a hiking or trail boot. both offer a bunch of synthetic models.

if you just want a basic boot, solovair also has black offerings of the og docs in vegan leather. blundstone also has vegan options like this one:

https://blundstone.de/collections/herren/products/blundstone-2115-black

it's funny i'm just seeing the dude in the second pic is sitting on a skateboard, as if those shoes were any good to skate XD

Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on January 15, 2022, 05:49:17 AM
Controversial brand perhaps (because the rest of their shoes look like absolute shit!), but someone years ago recommended these plus thick socks for the cold weather and I’ve never looked back. The sock liner/ booty thing keeps your feet so warm!
They actually have some cool color ways and have always been “beast free” as they put it:

https://www.nativeshoes.com/fitzsimmons/31100600LC.html

If you want high-end though go brave gentleman
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: PuffinMuffin on January 15, 2022, 08:37:12 AM
Controversial brand perhaps (because the rest of their shoes look like absolute shit!, but someone years ago recommended these plus thick socks for the cold weather and I’ve never looked back. The sock liner/ booty thing keeps your feet so warm!
They actually have some cool color ways and have always been “beast free” as they put it:

https://www.nativeshoes.com/fitzsimmons/31100600LC.html

If you want high-end though go brave gentleman

The site only displays the shoes for sale with a VPN set to Japan.  :(

Since I'm posting I should probably add something useful. The Etnies Windrow Vulc x Sheep in size 9 are on sale here for cheapest they've been sold: https://nineoneskateco.com/products/etnies-windrow-vulc-x-sheep (https://nineoneskateco.com/products/etnies-windrow-vulc-x-sheep) Best recent vegan shoe in my opinion.

Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on January 16, 2022, 09:31:40 PM
https://sneakerwars.jp/items/view/15798
Not skate shoes, but new balance is about to drop these bad boys
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on January 18, 2022, 05:46:25 AM
Cross posting from the LARB thread
https://www.instagram.com/lastresortab/p/CY3vCXUMQUx/?utm_medium=copy_link
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: cucktard on January 18, 2022, 06:04:33 AM
If the heel up fiits me I’ll probably cop. It’s smashing all my aesthetic/nostalgic buttons
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on January 18, 2022, 06:47:58 AM
Can't wait til three weeks from now when we're all in here posting our heel blister photos from those LRABs
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on January 18, 2022, 06:51:10 AM
https://sneakerwars.jp/items/view/15798
Not skate shoes, but new balance is about to drop these bad boys
This model combined with that american flag label on the tongue give me strong "thin blue line" vibes.  Hard pass.  But NB is developing other classics and specifically labeling them vegan, so that's cool:
https://www.endclothing.com/us/new-balance-u574vs2-vegan-leather-u574vs2.html
https://www.endclothing.com/us/new-balance-u574sq2-vegan-leather-u574sq2.html

Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Shrinedescender on January 18, 2022, 08:17:10 PM
Question for the older heads, if this hasn't already been addressed before.

I was taking a look through some old CCS catalogs that another Pal generously scanned and the shoe selections had me wondering. The widespread prevalence of synth models, particularly with synthetic uppers, or "all synthetic materials", in the  early 2000s was a little surprising to see. Besides maybe DC, DVS, and Lakai, most brands had an extensive array of synth offerings. I was curious as to why it seems the industry shifted away so drastically from synthetic materials. Were they that inferior to animal leather and suede? Did the use of synths hinder profit margins? And what do you think it would take for the footwear market to get back to that point; or are we so far into the adoption of animal-based construction that vegan shoes will forever be a market niche?   
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Frank on January 18, 2022, 09:14:39 PM
Question for the older heads, if this hasn't already been addressed before.

I was taking a look through some old CCS catalogs that another Pal generously scanned and the shoe selections had me wondering. The widespread prevalence of synth models, particularly with synthetic uppers, or "all synthetic materials", in the  early 2000s was a little surprising to see. Besides maybe DC, DVS, and Lakai, most brands had an extensive array of synth offerings. I was curious as to why it seems the industry shifted away so drastically from synthetic materials. Were they that inferior to animal leather and suede? Did the use of synths hinder profit margins? And what do you think it would take for the footwear market to get back to that point; or are we so far into the adoption of animal-based construction that vegan shoes will forever be a market niche?

i blame the shift to low tech/vulc. i remember skating a lot of synthetic models back in the day, they skated just like any other puffy shoe back then to me. plenty shoes made from synthetic nubuk for example, which looked absolutely shitty when you skated it, but worked just like leather for me. then with shoes becoming more stripped down it was pretty much canvas or leather.

in the tech days shoes were generally more expensive, but also lasted a bit longer. so maybe since the price cap was higher there was more room for synthetic models. then the market shifted to cheaper vulcs that get skated for a shorter amount of time. like you would skate that fat dc shoe for two or even three months, but then in the late 00s, everyone wanted to skate cheap vulcs again that just last a month as long as they were cheap and had good boardfeel. and i guess for a price/performance ratio that most customers want synthetic is probably too expensive for most companies to use. probably doesn't scale as well if you produce higher numbers of a shoe, too.

this is just me guessing tho.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Roisto on January 18, 2022, 10:01:27 PM
Aren’t synthetic shoes taxed more heavily in the US than suede/leather or canvas? I remember reading this in some old Jenkem(?) article with DC perhaps. The materials themselves or the construction aren’t more expensive than with leather but the import tax makes it so that synth shoes generally have to be sold for $10 more to get the same profit. Something like that. When did this tax come about though, I don’t know. If it was in the early 00s, then it might offer a partial explanation as to why skate shoes moved away from synth materials. If the import tax has been around longer, there must be some other explanation for this.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: pedro_mayn on January 19, 2022, 02:58:46 AM
Question for the older heads, if this hasn't already been addressed before.

I was taking a look through some old CCS catalogs that another Pal generously scanned and the shoe selections had me wondering. The widespread prevalence of synth models, particularly with synthetic uppers, or "all synthetic materials", in the  early 2000s was a little surprising to see. Besides maybe DC, DVS, and Lakai, most brands had an extensive array of synth offerings. I was curious as to why it seems the industry shifted away so drastically from synthetic materials. Were they that inferior to animal leather and suede? Did the use of synths hinder profit margins? And what do you think it would take for the footwear market to get back to that point; or are we so far into the adoption of animal-based construction that vegan shoes will forever be a market niche?

It's funny you mention this, as I've been doing the same thing checking the old catalogs and wondered this...

It definitely seemed like a lot of prominent models were synth as well, more than I remembered. I wish this could be the case now. Luckily éS seem to provide a few here and there, which suit me fine.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: sweet son of a bitch on January 19, 2022, 05:15:41 AM
Aren’t synthetic shoes taxed more heavily in the US than suede/leather or canvas? I remember reading this in some old Jenkem(?) article with DC perhaps. The materials themselves or the construction aren’t more expensive than with leather but the import tax makes it so that synth shoes generally have to be sold for $10 more to get the same profit. Something like that. When did this tax come about though, I don’t know. If it was in the early 00s, then it might offer a partial explanation as to why skate shoes moved away from synth materials. If the import tax has been around longer, there must be some other explanation for this.
The local skate shop informed me this once when I was looking at some vans . Even though they were labeled suede he said they were synthetic & even confirmed with the rep . #vegantax
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on January 19, 2022, 07:37:44 AM
Aren’t synthetic shoes taxed more heavily in the US than suede/leather or canvas? I remember reading this in some old Jenkem(?) article with DC perhaps. The materials themselves or the construction aren’t more expensive than with leather but the import tax makes it so that synth shoes generally have to be sold for $10 more to get the same profit. Something like that. When did this tax come about though, I don’t know. If it was in the early 00s, then it might offer a partial explanation as to why skate shoes moved away from synth materials. If the import tax has been around longer, there must be some other explanation for this.
Yes, there is a higher import tax on shoes that are not made from "natural materials" and somehow dyed leather falls under the natural materials umbrella.  I think it was a combination of this tax plus the onset of the minimal/vulc trend that led to the move away from more synthetic shoes.  Both occurred around the same time iirc.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Shrinedescender on January 19, 2022, 08:12:44 AM
Appreciate the responses. I didn't really consider the shift to low tech/vulc being a factor. Also the import taxes and seeming demand for cheaper, simpler shoes explains a lot. Shoe manufacturers probably saw it more lucrative to do more releases, with cheaper materials, than keep a few expensively made models in constant production. Chalk it up to ignorance or just being a youngin' but it seems to me that brands release and shelf models and colorways at a more rapid rate than ever. Nike proving the profitability of limited releases with the Dunks seems like an extension of that.

Plus, the dynamic of having only a few leading brands in a booming industry in the 2000s meant they were probably more able to spend the money on taxes and synthetic materials. Seems like there's much more competition nowadays, and regardless of how large skateboarding is, those companies operate on tighter margins to maximize profit and keep churning out new shoes.

And the fact that dyed leather is considered a natural material and isn't taxed as heavily seems off.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Morning Jazz Radio on January 22, 2022, 09:40:51 AM
Last Resort AB - new shoes VM003. Mid Feb release for the US. Definitely stoked Pontus and his crew are making vegan shoes.

https://www.lastresortab.com/collections/vegan (https://www.lastresortab.com/collections/vegan)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: vegangangzta on January 22, 2022, 11:29:08 AM
If you’re on Instagram, make sure to follow me at -

@vegan.skateshoes
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on January 24, 2022, 12:11:28 AM
If you’re on Instagram, make sure to follow me at -

@vegan.skateshoes
I follow you mate!
In other news it looks like blondie’s new adidas kick will be vegan and this time it isn’t made our of see through plastic which is always a bonus. While he does absolutely nothing for me, I’m glad he goes out of his way to always talk about veganism when introducing his shoes; we certainly live in a crazy world in 2022 where Blondie is the only current pro talking about Veganism and footwear and Ryan Lay is getting flowed suede vans …
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on January 24, 2022, 02:18:08 PM
I noticed that KA has been wearing some dark green midtops the past few weeks, and today he tagged Clearweather in his stories with what appears to be a black canvas & rubber version.  They posted this 11 weeks ago as "coming soon" so i imagine they're facing the same supply & logistics issues as everyone else.  I'll definitely try these out if they do turn out to be a vegan-friendly option.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CV1YvrjpBso/
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on January 24, 2022, 08:21:06 PM
I'll definitely try these out if they do turn out to be a vegan-friendly option.
and NOT a KA model right?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Roisto on January 24, 2022, 08:56:49 PM
I noticed that KA has been wearing some dark green midtops the past few weeks, and today he tagged Clearweather in his stories with what appears to be a black canvas & rubber version.  They posted this 11 weeks ago as "coming soon" so i imagine they're facing the same supply & logistics issues as everyone else.  I'll definitely try these out if they do turn out to be a vegan-friendly option.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CV1YvrjpBso/

Their comment on that post doesn’t sound very vegan friendly but let’s hope that’s just a not very well thought out reply.
(https://i.ibb.co/DzhX7Kz/F84-BACAF-7-ED3-4-FFE-B7-F6-B0-C64-DCFDFC5.jpg)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on February 02, 2022, 10:36:32 AM
The blacked out synthetic suede Temples are now available on the Emerica site.  Not really a fan of this particular model, but it's great to finally see a non-canvas option.
https://emerica.com/collections/footwear/products/temple-black-black-black
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: SquintinTarantino on February 02, 2022, 10:42:29 AM
The blacked out synthetic suede Temples are now available on the Emerica site.  Not really a fan of this particular model, but it's great to finally see a non-canvas option.
https://emerica.com/collections/footwear/products/temple-black-black-black

I like those. Kind of remind me of the old Reynolds model.  Definitely nice to see a non-camo vegan option from Emerica too
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Shrinedescender on February 02, 2022, 02:41:27 PM
The blacked out synthetic suede Temples are now available on the Emerica site.  Not really a fan of this particular model, but it's great to finally see a non-canvas option.
https://emerica.com/collections/footwear/products/temple-black-black-black

Ollie guard too? Instant cop
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on February 02, 2022, 08:43:52 PM
Don't think I can do vulcs anymore but it looks like we are seeing the light at the end of the canvas slip-on tunnel!

***
I bought those made in USA NB dad shoes, make sure you half size up!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: OrangeVHStapes on February 03, 2022, 07:41:40 PM
Not sure if this has been talked about but it seems like Vans is trying to do something… Better than typing in vegan in the search bar and only seeing like 2 belts and a dumb jacket…


https://www.vans.com/vegan.html
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: pedro_mayn on February 08, 2022, 01:24:47 AM
Nothing of a proper review, but something I've noticed so far...

I bought the canvas Eos model, as they were on sale a month back on the Euro site. I didn't want to pass it up as they were £36 or something.

I'd say one thing for certain is that if you've been skating the thicker cupsoles in the range (Quattro or Silo like me), then you'll definitely notice how thin the insoles are in these shoes. I even think that was/is the complaint I saw about the Accel Slims when I saw reviews was about them, but I could be wrong. Either ways if you're skating their vulcs or thinner cupsoles you'll notice it more on the heel area as there's no padding inside the insole.

I had to swap them out as my heels were beginning to hurt after a few seshes. I put in the insoles from the 868s I had last year and now all seems well. The only thing with the shoes is that I did was glue them up a bit, as I've never had canvas shoes but I know for a fact I'd burn through them a lot since I skate a lot of flatground.

Other than that they're pretty decent, not sure if they'll do other vegan colours with the fake suede they're using at all. If they do I'd buy them again and just change the insoles, because they do look and skate great.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on February 08, 2022, 04:44:15 AM
@pedro_mayn its the same sole as the accel slims so yeah, pretty slim indeed. Hopefully the insole balances it out because it looks like a solid shoe. Btw, your prayers may have been answered because I’m pretty sure the black one featured here is vegan:
http://www.instagram.com/p/CZr4wj5PGu1/?utm_medium=copy_link
I always worry about clear soles for se reason though…
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on February 08, 2022, 06:00:51 AM
@pedro_mayn its the same sole as the accel slims so yeah, pretty slim indeed. Hopefully the insole balances it out because it looks like a solid shoe. Btw, your prayers may have been answered because I’m pretty sure the black one featured here is vegan:
http://www.instagram.com/p/CZr4wj5PGu1/?utm_medium=copy_link
I always worry about clear soles for se reason though…
So strange, the toe piece looks like it's that matte synthetic suede, but the rest of the black parts are genuine suede (and confirmed in the description) https://esskateboarding.com/collections/footwear/products/eos-black-white-turquoise
Per eS' caption in that ig post:  No elephants were harmed (but a shitload of cows were)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on February 08, 2022, 06:09:16 AM
Someone is fucking up here because:
Looks like Freestyle shop uploaded some, if not all, of the next season's offerings from SoleTech. We'll see what's up when the catalogs get released. As of now, these are all the synths I could find:

(https://i.imgur.com/iK4ORhw.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/rRb8HQq.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/ZXHWvdG.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/2F4ybim.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/1x3f72c.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/yeWKZ5c.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/iA3DFyr.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/m3J6nOh.png)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on February 08, 2022, 07:01:12 AM
https://soletechnology-catalogues.cld.bz/eS-HO21-Catalog/28-29/  not listed as vegan in the catalog, so i'm gonna say it's Freestyle Shop that did the fucking up
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on February 09, 2022, 04:42:40 AM
Damn that sucks, especially the whole “no elephants were harmed” part…
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: ToshiroTownune on February 09, 2022, 05:02:51 AM
Anyone know of some cupsole synth shoes with a similar toe box to the nb 420? I have a wide foot and have gotten used to skating these, but would be open to some other options if they are out there. 
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on February 09, 2022, 05:08:49 AM
Anyone know of some cupsole synth shoes with a similar toe box to the nb 420? I have a wide foot and have gotten used to skating these, but would be open to some other options if they are out there. 
I wish I did… sadly there isn’t much else out there. 420s are getting harder to find too!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: ToshiroTownune on February 09, 2022, 05:39:26 AM
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Anyone know of some cupsole synth shoes with a similar toe box to the nb 420? I have a wide foot and have gotten used to skating these, but would be open to some other options if they are out there. 
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I wish I did… sadly there isn’t much else out there. 420s are getting harder to find too!

Disappointing to hear, but I appreciate you spreading the word of the 420. Currently have five pairs on ice and should be good for quite awhile but can’t believe no other brands have stepped up.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: PuffinMuffin on February 09, 2022, 09:20:19 AM
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Anyone know of some cupsole synth shoes with a similar toe box to the nb 420? I have a wide foot and have gotten used to skating these, but would be open to some other options if they are out there. 
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I wish I did… sadly there isn’t much else out there. 420s are getting harder to find too!
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Disappointing to hear, but I appreciate you spreading the word of the 420. Currently have five pairs on ice and should be good for quite awhile but can’t believe no other brands have stepped up.

The only other shoe I know is the Axion Majik which were 35 dollars on sale on the Zumiez's site, but they're out of stock. Plus, Axion... Probably just better to stick with the 420's.  :-\
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on February 09, 2022, 06:15:42 PM
Axion are so hard to find though, I actually really like the look of the majiks!

https://www.routeone.co.uk/products/axion-majik-premium-skate-shoes-cream-italian-001130573
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Sila on February 12, 2022, 11:01:54 PM
Damn that sucks, especially the whole “no elephants were harmed” part…

Lol it's so tone deaf
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: El Freegano on February 16, 2022, 12:27:50 AM
I am not a chucks fan, but Manderson is a rad guy!
https://www.instagram.com/p/CaAUXq1JCMo/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on February 16, 2022, 04:59:27 AM
Good on manderson and it also looks like they didn’t renew KA’s contract, but I’m probably never going to buy a pair of chucks at my age.
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Really digging the Quattros that came out in the last eS drop (white with grey accents), can’t try them on locally but the consensus was to half size up yeah?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: oak leaf on February 16, 2022, 07:14:22 AM
Really digging the Quattros that came out in the last eS drop (white with grey accents), can’t try them on locally but the consensus was to half size up yeah?

just got the vegan quattros yesterday. tried them on and they seem tts, but im a US 13 and find that sometimes “half size up” reccs dont apply to me
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on February 24, 2022, 10:09:00 PM
https://www.instagram.com/p/CaYXtv6FyktOMvewdCYmWE9bYTVg9t3n6yARiU0/?utm_medium=copy_link

@EmericaTM when are those vegan Quentins dropping, can’t find them in Japan …
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: SlapTM on February 25, 2022, 12:05:25 PM
@EmericaTM when are those vegan Quentins dropping, can’t find them in Japan …
Those will be dropping next month so sometime in the next couple weeks. In the meantime we just dropped 2 synthetic suede color ways featuring the Toy Machine slip-on and a black/black Temple. This is the first time in a while that we've dropped some synths and am pretty stoked that our vegan collection is growing.

https://emerica.com/collections/vegan

Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on February 25, 2022, 11:31:27 PM
@EmericaTM yes, great job on the slip on and the temple, particularly the later. If I go back to vulcs I’ll be keen to cop, in the meantime I’m waiting on those Quentins…
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on March 07, 2022, 08:19:32 AM
the synthetic suede Accel OG's are up on the eS site now.  I'm so torn by these...I'm fairly certain I would never wear them but I still want them so bad, for purely nostalgic purposes.
https://esskateboarding.com/collections/footwear/products/accel-og-black-charcoal-gum
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0545/1949/6901/products/5101000139-558-S-001_400x.png?v=1637782883)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Fakie Manuel on March 07, 2022, 04:28:20 PM
the synthetic suede Accel OG's are up on the eS site now.  I'm so torn by these...I'm fairly certain I would never wear them but I still want them so bad, for purely nostalgic purposes.
https://esskateboarding.com/collections/footwear/products/accel-og-black-charcoal-gum
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0545/1949/6901/products/5101000139-558-S-001_400x.png?v=1637782883)

Thanks for posting this.

I was thinking my next pair of shoes would be the Temples, now I'm not sure. I remember having accels in the early 2000s and thinking they were the magic ingredient to shredding. But, I haven't skated anything that puffy in over a decade.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Shrinedescender on March 07, 2022, 05:01:10 PM
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the synthetic suede Accel OG's are up on the eS site now.  I'm so torn by these...I'm fairly certain I would never wear them but I still want them so bad, for purely nostalgic purposes.
https://esskateboarding.com/collections/footwear/products/accel-og-black-charcoal-gum
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0545/1949/6901/products/5101000139-558-S-001_400x.png?v=1637782883)
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Thanks for posting this.

I was thinking my next pair of shoes would be the Temples, now I'm not sure. I remember having accels in the early 2000s and thinking they were the magic ingredient to shredding. But, I haven't skated anything that puffy in over a decade.

I'm set on the Temples once my Joslins wear out, but these are some good looking jawns. I don't know if I could handle that much puff though.

(https://i.imgur.com/O7IFiye.jpg)

Strong vibes
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: pedro_mayn on March 08, 2022, 03:52:12 AM
I'm looking forward to the synth Accels, don't remember really seeing any as a kid but maybe there were a few? There must've been, right? Hopefully it's the same fake suede as what they've used on the current range of shoes as that is very  suede like in many ways.

(https://i.imgur.com/O7IFiye.jpg)

Strong vibes

I still have this colourway in a box, never worn. Actually look quite dope consdiering it's a weird camo colour.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on March 08, 2022, 05:40:30 AM
Temples look so good, don’t know anyone who has skated them yet … or whether I can do vulcs. Quentin is also dropping soon so that might be the better option for me but the grey / orange Quattros are also calling me. 2022 is looking up for the vegan shoe game
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on March 08, 2022, 05:54:34 AM
Temples look so good, don’t know anyone who has skated them yet … or whether I can do vulcs. Quentin is also dropping soon so that might be the better option for me but the grey / orange Quattros are also calling me. 2022 is looking up for the vegan shoe game
@EmericaTM it seems like there's something funky going on with the emerica site.  You can find the vegan Quentins at the very bottom of the "vegan" search below all the sale stuff, but they don't appear anywhere in the "new arrivals" or team shoes page.  Are these purposely being buried (maybe for a special launch?), or just a glitch on the site?
https://emerica.com/collections/vegan/products/quentin-navy  @Gray Imp Sausage Metal see here
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: jkadams on March 08, 2022, 11:35:11 PM
@EmericaTM  Also, the Quentin (Navy) description says "SUEDE/SYNTHETIC"; is it SUEDE/SYNTHETIC or is it SYNTHETIC SUEDE?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on March 09, 2022, 12:21:19 AM
@EmericaTM lets page him in here!
Yeah, it’s under the vegan shoes but the description is a bit iffy, same with those grey Etnies widrows; not sure if actually vegan or not…
Anyway, please let me know who is getting these Quentins in Japan!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on March 09, 2022, 06:08:47 AM
@EmericaTM lets page him in here!
Yeah, it’s under the vegan shoes but the description is a bit iffy, same with those grey Etnies widrows; not sure if actually vegan or not…
Anyway, please let me know who is getting these Quentins in Japan!
which grey etnies windrows are you talking about? I really wish there was a vegan version, but I don't think there is...
https://soletechnology-catalogues.cld.bz/etnies-SP22-Catalog/34/
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: PuffinMuffin on March 09, 2022, 07:37:23 AM
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@EmericaTM lets page him in here!
Yeah, it’s under the vegan shoes but the description is a bit iffy, same with those grey Etnies widrows; not sure if actually vegan or not…
Anyway, please let me know who is getting these Quentins in Japan!
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which grey etnies windrows are you talking about? I really wish there was a vegan version, but I don't think there is...
https://soletechnology-catalogues.cld.bz/etnies-SP22-Catalog/34/

Big if true, I miss the Windrows Sheep. They're the perfect shoe. What do I gotta do to bring them back?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: SlapTM on March 09, 2022, 04:23:41 PM
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Temples look so good, don’t know anyone who has skated them yet … or whether I can do vulcs. Quentin is also dropping soon so that might be the better option for me but the grey / orange Quattros are also calling me. 2022 is looking up for the vegan shoe game
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@EmericaTM it seems like there's something funky going on with the emerica site.  You can find the vegan Quentins at the very bottom of the "vegan" search below all the sale stuff, but they don't appear anywhere in the "new arrivals" or team shoes page.  Are these purposely being buried (maybe for a special launch?), or just a glitch on the site?
https://emerica.com/collections/vegan/products/quentin-navy  @Gray Imp Sausage Metal see here
It must be a glitch. Could be because it's the only Quentin on the site and are still waiting for several other colorways to arrive.

@EmericaTM  Also, the Quentin (Navy) description says "SUEDE/SYNTHETIC"; is it SUEDE/SYNTHETIC or is it SYNTHETIC SUEDE?
It's synthetic suede.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on March 09, 2022, 08:50:04 PM
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@EmericaTM lets page him in here!
Yeah, it’s under the vegan shoes but the description is a bit iffy, same with those grey Etnies widrows; not sure if actually vegan or not…
Anyway, please let me know who is getting these Quentins in Japan!
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which grey etnies windrows are you talking about? I really wish there was a vegan version, but I don't think there is...
https://soletechnology-catalogues.cld.bz/etnies-SP22-Catalog/34/
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Big if true, I miss the Windrows Sheep. They're the perfect shoe. What do I gotta do to bring them back?
was initially listed as vegan apparently but in a bit of grey zone atm:
https://www.christiankoeder.com/2022/03/Windrowgreywhitegum.html?m=1
Such a great color way AND a cupsole, I was ready to buy them as soon as they dropped …
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: nutritionalbeast on March 12, 2022, 06:49:37 PM
Anyone try the es cykle? the $40 price tag has me thinking I should pull the trigger

of course i'll probably just be disappointed i didn't get the accel plus everstitch but...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on March 12, 2022, 08:32:26 PM
Anyone try the es cykle? the $40 price tag has me thinking I should pull the trigger

of course i'll probably just be disappointed i didn't get the accel plus everstitch but...
Welcome to slap, gnar’d for the username
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: nutritionalbeast on March 13, 2022, 04:31:59 PM
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Anyone try the es cykle? the $40 price tag has me thinking I should pull the trigger

of course i'll probably just be disappointed i didn't get the accel plus everstitch but...
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Welcome to slap, gnar’d for the username

Haha thank you, gotta keep up on the b12. unlike my tres

I ended up getting both, will update on the cykle
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on March 13, 2022, 04:45:54 PM
Probably should 1/2 size up on that cykle outsole…
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Ok on March 13, 2022, 04:52:59 PM
What are the current vegan favorites? I mean I guess I could read back thru…
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on March 14, 2022, 06:48:57 AM
What are the current vegan favorites? I mean I guess I could read back thru…
depends on your preferences.
NB# 420 and eS accel plus have been good to me. LRAB canvas joints do well if you can handle vulc …
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: SquintinTarantino on March 14, 2022, 07:21:10 AM
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Anyone try the es cykle? the $40 price tag has me thinking I should pull the trigger

of course i'll probably just be disappointed i didn't get the accel plus everstitch but...
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Welcome to slap, gnar’d for the username
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Haha thank you, gotta keep up on the b12. unlike my tres

I ended up getting both, will update on the cykle

I almost ordered the Cykles since they were on sale but couldn't pull the trigger. Just ordered the OG Accels instead, which i'm really stoked about.  Had quite a few pairs of those in the late 90s/early 00s

I wanna try out the NB420s, but can't find them in 13s.  Seems like the highest they go is 12
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Ok on March 14, 2022, 08:24:06 AM
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depends on your preferences.
NB# 420 and eS accel plus have been good to me. LRAB canvas joints do well if you can handle vulc …

Thanks for reply. I’m fine with vulcs, currently. LRAB hard to get rn. Guess I’ll just wait.
I really like my nb 1010s. So I’ll glance at the 420s.
I need to do some deep dive, but I’m assuming that CONS being a huge corp does something pointless to chuck taylors, the 70s, etc to make them not vegan. Probably the same for pf flyers, and vans: unneeded heel patch of suede or some dumb thing.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on March 14, 2022, 08:34:31 AM
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What are the current vegan favorites? I mean I guess I could read back thru…
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depends on your preferences.
NB# 420 and eS accel plus have been good to me. LRAB canvas joints do well if you can handle vulc …
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Thanks for reply. I’m fine with vulcs, currently. LRAB hard to get rn. Guess I’ll just wait.
I really like my nb 1010s. So I’ll glance at the 420s.
I need to do some deep dive, but I’m assuming that CONS being a huge corp does something pointless to chuck taylors, the 70s, etc to make them not vegan. Probably the same for pf flyers, and vans: unneeded heel patch of suede or some dumb thing.
The newest Mike Anderson cons ctas hi’s are vegan
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Ok on March 14, 2022, 08:50:21 AM
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depends on your preferences.
NB# 420 and eS accel plus have been good to me. LRAB canvas joints do well if you can handle vulc …
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Thanks for reply. I’m fine with vulcs, currently. LRAB hard to get rn. Guess I’ll just wait.
I really like my nb 1010s. So I’ll glance at the 420s.
I need to do some deep dive, but I’m assuming that CONS being a huge corp does something pointless to chuck taylors, the 70s, etc to make them not vegan. Probably the same for pf flyers, and vans: unneeded heel patch of suede or some dumb thing.
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The newest Mike Anderson cons ctas hi’s are vegan

Thanks! That’s super helpful. I recently saw these, abs then couldn’t remember what my sizing was in the ctas and just trailed off
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: PuffinMuffin on March 14, 2022, 08:56:21 AM
What are the current vegan favorites? I mean I guess I could read back thru…

My Favs in order:

The OG eS Everstitch, sometimes they pop up on eBay.
The Etnies Windrow x Sheep.
The Nyjah Freeskate, they're a good shoe, but ugh, Nyjah.

A lot of the newer eS's and Etnies fit my feet terribly (evidently women typically have narrower feet?), they're quite wide and chunky feeling.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Ok on March 14, 2022, 11:42:38 AM
Hot list!
I’d never…but the nyjah 1’s or 2’s are vegan?
Some of those sheep shoes look sick. Most are sold out. I’ll keep an eye out.
Holy fuck the Etnies site is not rad. Fumbling it.
Anyways, thanks all for the recs!!!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: PuffinMuffin on March 14, 2022, 01:20:53 PM
Hot list!
I’d never…but the nyjah 1’s or 2’s are vegan?
Some of those sheep shoes look sick. Most are sold out. I’ll keep an eye out.
Holy fuck the Etnies site is not rad. Fumbling it.
Anyways, thanks all for the recs!!!

The Nyjah 1 and 2 Free are vegan. The Nike Free SB (non-Nyjah) is not vegan. The Nyjah's run really narrow. Might be a shoe to try on before you waste your money on something that doesn't fit.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Ok on March 14, 2022, 02:35:47 PM
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Hot list!
I’d never…but the nyjah 1’s or 2’s are vegan?
Some of those sheep shoes look sick. Most are sold out. I’ll keep an eye out.
Holy fuck the Etnies site is not rad. Fumbling it.
Anyways, thanks all for the recs!!!
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The Nyjah 1 and 2 Free are vegan. The Nike Free SB (non-Nyjah) is not vegan. The Nyjah's run really narrow. Might be a shoe to try on before you waste your money on something that doesn't fit.

Thaaaaaaank you!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on March 15, 2022, 07:52:04 PM
Okay so a few weeks ago, a mate and fellow poster let me know about the existence of these but it needed to be on the lowdown because it wasn’t official yet… and so I’d been sitting on the pic absolutely drooling over them!
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Sorry if these have been posted but...



(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/d2/c0/1d/d2c01d279a36c757b07bf83525726196.png)
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When??? These are sick.
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July. And they're synthetic  :)
Instant cop for me!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on March 15, 2022, 07:54:37 PM
And not to take away from the Spanly (he is Defs getting money from me) BUT, these brown Quattros too!!!
https://www.instagram.com/p/CbIW5fOuL4Q/?utm_medium=copy_link
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Shrinedescender on March 15, 2022, 08:03:59 PM
And not to take away from the Spanly (he is Defs getting money from me) BUT, these brown Quattros too!!!
https://www.instagram.com/p/CbIW5fOuL4Q/?utm_medium=copy_link

Damn those are nice. Soletech with the heat.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Fakie Manuel on March 16, 2022, 05:26:22 PM
Ohhhhh shit, those Spankys are sick. I wonder if he requested them? He's veg, right? Either way, I want a pair now.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on March 18, 2022, 10:46:30 AM
Active Ride Shop is having a moving sale and they've got a few vegan shoes for $35.
eS Quattro and Accel Slim Plus. NB 420
https://www.activerideshop.com/collections/warehouse-blowout-sale-june-21/products/es-quattro-light-grey

https://www.activerideshop.com/collections/warehouse-blowout-sale-june-21/products/es-accel-slim-plus-white-black-white

https://www.activerideshop.com/collections/warehouse-blowout-sale-june-21/products/new-balance-nm420-shoe-black

Not sure about shipping, but these are good shoes at super cheap prices.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: PuffinMuffin on March 18, 2022, 11:21:09 AM
!!! Very much appreciated! @padded_shorts Bought the last pair of Quattros in my size.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on March 18, 2022, 11:39:18 AM
Active Ride Shop is having a moving sale and they've got a few vegan shoes for $35.
eS Quattro and Accel Slim Plus. NB 420
https://www.activerideshop.com/collections/warehouse-blowout-sale-june-21/products/es-quattro-light-grey

https://www.activerideshop.com/collections/warehouse-blowout-sale-june-21/products/es-accel-slim-plus-white-black-white

https://www.activerideshop.com/collections/warehouse-blowout-sale-june-21/products/new-balance-nm420-shoe-black

Not sure about shipping, but these are good shoes at super cheap prices.
Nice!  the white cali-vulcs are in the sale too, full size run still available. These are vegan even though the Active description doesn't say so
https://www.activerideshop.com/collections/warehouse-blowout-sale-june-21/products/etnies-calli-vulc-shoe-white-white-gum
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: SquintinTarantino on March 22, 2022, 11:52:51 AM
Commented on the new Emercia Spanky KSL G6 video that they need to release a vegan version and they responded that one is coming next season. 

Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on March 22, 2022, 12:41:21 PM
Commented on the new Emercia Spanky KSL G6 video that they need to release a vegan version and they responded that one is coming next season.
it's posted on this very page, dawg
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on March 22, 2022, 07:30:31 PM
And I cannot wait for them to drop!!!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: El Freegano on March 22, 2022, 11:49:26 PM
They look just how i think a skate shoe should be. I hope there would be some sales in autumn so i can spank myself with new kicks for my birthday.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Chega on March 26, 2022, 07:05:02 AM
Emerica Synthetic Wino G6 slip-on and synth Dickson are live now.

I waited for the synthetic Last resorts which are delayed I guess, skated canvas ones in a meantime but they don't hold up, unfortunately. Emerica really helps this season with more than 5 styles in synth suede.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on March 26, 2022, 10:54:24 AM
Emerica Synthetic Wino G6 slip-on and synth Dickson are live now.

I waited for the synthetic Last resorts which are delayed I guess, skated canvas ones in a meantime but they don't hold up, unfortunately. Emerica really helps this season with more than 5 styles in synth suede.
There are full synth Last Resorts coming??
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: PuffinMuffin on March 26, 2022, 11:03:16 AM
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Emerica Synthetic Wino G6 slip-on and synth Dickson are live now.

I waited for the synthetic Last resorts which are delayed I guess, skated canvas ones in a meantime but they don't hold up, unfortunately. Emerica really helps this season with more than 5 styles in synth suede.
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There are full synth Last Resorts coming??

Evidently as @jay_nev posted earlier:

(https://i.imgur.com/soWtMj7l.png)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on March 26, 2022, 12:59:11 PM
oh wow, i missed that!  I even DM'd Pontus a few weeks ago asking if we'd ever get a vegan 002 but all he did was 'like' my message
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on March 28, 2022, 06:42:19 AM
Burgundy swift 1.5s:
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cbfvf5IpJiv/?utm_medium=copy_link
Etnies is also bringing a lot of heat, but let’s not forget to all give our hard earned to emerica/ spanly once his shoe drops!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on March 28, 2022, 09:11:04 AM
i missed these black/gum Caspians he posted a few weeks back too.  Damn!
https://www.instagram.com/p/CaYXtv6Fykt/
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Frank on March 28, 2022, 06:09:51 PM
those es above my post look dope.

i'm very stoked about the synth suede lrabs. i hope they make a synth vm 001 mid that's padded like the suede ones and not as thin as a chuck taylor/the canvas ones. 
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: DarkPools on March 28, 2022, 08:54:39 PM
Etnies US site has some synthetic Maranas (Gray/Black/Tan)for $74 and you can get them 20% of with a welcome code or 15% of with a review code! RVW19SV15
They also have synthetic Joslin (Gray/Gum) for $78.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on March 29, 2022, 08:10:27 AM
the new adidas Blondey gazelles are available for preorder/raffle in the adidas app.
also noticed they just released an all-canvas version of the matchbreak supers
(https://assets.adidas.com/images/h_500,f_auto,q_auto,fl_lossy,c_fill,g_auto/df017d500b0445a38393ae31000edffa_9366/Matchbreak_Super_Shoes_White_GW3144_01_standard.jpg)
https://www.adidas.com/us/matchbreak-super-shoes/GW3144.html
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on March 29, 2022, 08:13:28 AM
Etnies US site has some synthetic Maranas (Gray/Black/Tan)for $74 and you can get them 20% of with a welcome code or 15% of with a review code! RVW19SV15
They also have synthetic Joslin (Gray/Gum) for $78.
these synthetic suede & canvas Jamesons aren't bad either
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0513/0174/4799/products/4101000449-464-A-001_400x.png?v=1638980389)
https://etnies.com/collections/vegan/products/jameson-vulc-navy-navy-gum
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on March 30, 2022, 07:52:45 AM
Synthetic Lizzies just popped up on the Vans site
https://www.vans.com/en-us/shoes-c00081/synthetic-the-lizzie-pvn0a4bx1ba9
(https://images.vans.com/is/image/Vans/VN0A4BX1BA9-HERO?hei=400&wid=400&qlt=85)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: spicysk8rboi on March 30, 2022, 09:51:22 AM
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posted earlier:

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Oh fuck yes I’ve been waiting on a synthetic suede last resort

Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on March 30, 2022, 04:48:42 PM
Good to see Lizzie with a vegan version, LRAB is trying to change the game and also have new insoles, if they do a cup I'll pay them $$$

https://emerica.com/collections/dickson/products/dickson-tan
@EmericaTM weren't these confirmed vegan too? Whoever is doing your site is fucking up on the labelling because these joints and the Quentins are still listed as suede...
 (Both models do show up on the vegan page too which is great, but it’s a tad confusing for non-nerds like myself if you want to know straight off the bat whether a parcticular model is vegan or not)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: SlapTM on April 01, 2022, 12:59:13 PM
Good to see Lizzie with a vegan version, LRAB is trying to change the game and also have new insoles, if they do a cup I'll pay them $$$

https://emerica.com/collections/dickson/products/dickson-tan
@EmericaTM weren't these confirmed vegan too? Whoever is doing your site is fucking up on the labelling because these joints and the Quentins are still listed as suede...
 (Both models do show up on the vegan page too which is great, but it’s a tad confusing for non-nerds like myself if you want to know straight off the bat whether a parcticular model is vegan or not)

Gray, good catch and yes those are vegan. Had them fix it so all the details are updated correctly. Thanks once again!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on April 02, 2022, 05:39:23 AM
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Good to see Lizzie with a vegan version, LRAB is trying to change the game and also have new insoles, if they do a cup I'll pay them $$$

https://emerica.com/collections/dickson/products/dickson-tan
@EmericaTM weren't these confirmed vegan too? Whoever is doing your site is fucking up on the labelling because these joints and the Quentins are still listed as suede...
 (Both models do show up on the vegan page too which is great, but it’s a tad confusing for non-nerds like myself if you want to know straight off the bat whether a parcticular model is vegan or not)
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Gray, good catch and yes those are vegan. Had them fix it so all the details are updated correctly. Thanks once again!
cheers for always being so responsive, your stocks are gonna go way up once those vegan spanlys drop!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: SchizophrenicFatBoy on April 07, 2022, 10:05:04 AM
LRAB is trying to change the game and also have new insoles, if they do a cup I'll pay them $$$

Pontus:
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Down the line, I want to release pro shoes but right no we’re now working on the CM001 which is the cupsole model. We’ll expand to six silhouettes and keep it small.

Does anyone know of any vegan shoes that are wider in the toe? I get heel slip, while my toes feel too compressed. I tried eS Accel Everstitch Plus, eS Accel Slim Plus, and NB #420. Those didn't really do it for me, but the #420 may have been the closest to a perfect fit that I've had.

My other option is to: go up in size, wear thicker socks, and lace all the eyelets.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on April 07, 2022, 10:10:41 AM
Yeah if the 420 didn’t do it, I can’t think of any other shoe that would.  The accel slim and the 420 are like polar opposites in that area.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: JK42 on April 20, 2022, 08:03:28 AM
Random question. I have been looking at the canvas Wino Standard with rubber ollie patch that is placed kind of where the toe knuckle sits and backwards along the foot, and also the BLZR Court, where the ollie patch is place more in the knuckle to  little toe region. Obviously this is to make the canvas last longer, and it just got me thinking, which part of your foot are you dragging up the grip when you ollie.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on April 20, 2022, 02:54:12 PM
I ordered some blondeys …
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on April 20, 2022, 03:45:39 PM
I ordered some blondeys …
Same
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on April 20, 2022, 06:22:40 PM
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I ordered some blondeys …
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Same
no idea on the sizing though, will probably flip them for some scrilla
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on April 20, 2022, 07:15:44 PM
@JK42 ollie pads never work for me, my technique must suck because I scratch up the whole side panel when I ollie, not just the area near my pinky…
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: JK42 on April 21, 2022, 12:15:41 AM
@JK42 ollie pads never work for me, my technique must suck because I scratch up the whole side panel when I ollie, not just the area near my pinky…
Yeah me too. The ollie hole on my canvas vans is not where the rubber underlay is. Just got me thinking, about which part of the foot is dragged on the grip. A friend recommended the BLZR,  where the rubber patch is on top of the canvas. So i just wondered if its my technique. Not really a vegan shoe question per se.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: DarkPools on April 21, 2022, 01:32:47 AM
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@JK42 ollie pads never work for me, my technique must suck because I scratch up the whole side panel when I ollie, not just the area near my pinky…
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Yeah me too. The ollie hole on my canvas vans is not where the rubber underlay is. Just got me thinking, about which part of the foot is dragged on the grip. A friend recommended the BLZR,  where the rubber patch is on top of the canvas. So i just wondered if its my technique. Not really a vegan shoe question per se.

While we are on the topic, it seems that vegan shoes often rely on that rubber piece for the toe/Ollie area. It would be nice if they tried something different with a synthetic patch or paneling that looked.... more natural than a block of rubber does.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: ToshiroTownune on April 22, 2022, 10:13:33 AM
Central Boardshop is having a 25% off sale on all footwear until April 24th with code SPRING25 and they have some 420s. Just ordered a pair: https://www.central-boardshop.com/product/new-balance-numeric-nm420-marquise-henry-black-chocolate/10489?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=32
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on April 22, 2022, 01:51:04 PM
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I ordered some blondeys …
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no idea on the sizing though, will probably flip them for some scrilla
Received mine today. I went half-size up based on the sizing of the vegan Sambas and the Suciu/Paradigm Gazelles, but it really wasn't necessary in these.  They are too big and I'll probably return them for my TTS.  Either way, I really don't think they are skateable.  I think they'd be fine from a durability standpoint, but they are so thin, minimal padding, flimsy structure, the tongue is a single-layer of ripstop etc., even my vegan Sambas feel bulky compared to these and I could never skate in the Sambas either. It's fine though because I think these look great as casual shoes anyway.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on April 22, 2022, 10:16:22 PM
Good to hear about the sizing because I went TTS, not good to hear they aren’t skateable because I’ve been wanting to skate in the 3 stripes for a minute now…
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: DJSoftspot on April 23, 2022, 04:28:21 AM
Where are you guys ordering the blondey’s? I tried that adidas app and it fuckin sucks
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on April 23, 2022, 04:33:44 AM
Where are you guys ordering the blondey’s? I tried that adidas app and it fuckin sucks
straight from Thames site, intl. shipping was actually really cheap!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on April 23, 2022, 07:56:31 AM
Paradeworld has them too, for much cheaper than the Thames site (in the US anyway)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: DJSoftspot on April 23, 2022, 03:42:50 PM
Word. Thanks. Ended up buying from Cowtown. Hoping I can actually skate them
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: PuffinMuffin on April 30, 2022, 08:28:37 AM
https://www.skatewarehouse.com/Converse_CTAS_Pro_Hi_Shoes/descpage-CVCHPPB.html

If I'm not mistaken, these are vegan correct? I know Mike Anderson has the same model of shoe, which are vegan, but his are murdered out.

It seems Sole Tech brands constantly change which shoes in their lineup are vegan. I'm sick of getting used to a shoe, then having them go out of production. Hopefully, the Cons just fit and I can stick with them.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on April 30, 2022, 09:10:24 AM
https://www.skatewarehouse.com/Converse_CTAS_Pro_Hi_Shoes/descpage-CVCHPPB.html

If I'm not mistaken, these are vegan correct? I know Mike Anderson has the same model of shoe, which are vegan, but his are murdered out.

It seems Sole Tech brands constantly change which shoes in their lineup are vegan. I'm sick of getting used to a shoe, then having them go out of production. Hopefully, the Cons just fit and I can stick with them.
Yep, these are vegan
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: DarkPools on April 30, 2022, 01:56:02 PM
@PuffinMuffin  Soletech seems to be rotating which models they're trying "vegan" materials with since people have been asking for vegan versions of XYZ from them that didn't have them before. However, they seem to be pretty regularly making many vegan versions of the models below. I see at least one from them in almost each seasonal drop.

Etnies:
Jameson, Fuerte, Joslin, Marana, Calli Vulc, Windrow Vulc

Es:
Accel Slim, Accel Slim Plus Everstitch, Accel OG

Emerica:
Dickson, Wino G6 Slip, Romero Laced, and the new Quentin
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: PuffinMuffin on April 30, 2022, 03:30:58 PM
@PuffinMuffin  Soletech seems to be rotating which models they're trying "vegan" materials with since people have been asking for vegan versions of XYZ from them that didn't have them before. However, they seem to be pretty regularly making many vegan versions of the models below. I see at least one from them in almost each seasonal drop.

Etnies:
Jameson, Fuerte, Joslin, Marana, Calli Vulc, Windrow Vulc

Es:
Accel Slim, Accel Slim Plus Everstitch, Accel OG

Emerica:
Dickson, Wino G6 Slip, Romero Laced, and the new Quentin

Calli Vulcs were decent, but after a while, the soles felt slippery on grip. The Sheep Windrow Vulc was the only recent Sole Tech shoe I liked. I really wish they didn't discontinue it. If memory serves Etnies claimed one of their 2022 Windrows was vegan then later recanted the statement. The new murdered out Templeton looks promising, but who knows how long that will stay around.

I abhor Ninejah but have been tempted into transgression and covet his Free 2's. Lord forgive me for I have sinned.  :'(
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on May 01, 2022, 02:06:09 AM
Looks like eS have a few versions of the swift 1.5 for the next few seasons, they always do a a vegan versions of the accel plus but it looks like Etnies is leading the pack with constant Marana and Joslins in every drop recently.

I’m waiting on the spanlys but has anyone actually tried the Quentins? Seems like they are getting zero love, wouldn’t be surprised if emerica dropped them…
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on May 01, 2022, 07:46:42 AM
Looks like eS have a few versions of the swift 1.5 for the next few seasons, they always do a a vegan versions of the accel plus but it looks like Etnies is leading the pack with constant Marana and Joslins in every drop recently.

I’m waiting on the spanlys but has anyone actually tried the Quentins? Seems like they are getting zero love, wouldn’t be surprised if emerica dropped them…
If the vegan Quentin launched in any other color it would’ve been an instant buy for me, but I really don’t like blue & white shoes for some reason. Hope it stays for one more season so I can try them out (still bitter about them never launching those other vegan cupsoles a few years ago)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: devourthehours on May 01, 2022, 09:22:09 AM
Just saw these: https://etnies.com/collections/mens-shoes/products/windrow-vulc-mid-x-earth-day-blue

Looks good for a vegan mid top.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on May 01, 2022, 02:15:17 PM
Just saw these: https://etnies.com/collections/mens-shoes/products/windrow-vulc-mid-x-earth-day-blue

Looks good for a vegan mid top.
Just came here to post these!  @PuffinMuffin  if you're looking for another version of the windrow, here you go.  The vegan white eS Caspian is on the eS website now too.    https://esskateboarding.com/collections/vegan/products/caspian-white
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: KGB on May 03, 2022, 05:37:24 AM
Recently saw some vegan Addidas Samba’s, just wondering if there is any difference between those and the regular Samba ADV? I’m just wondering because it’s missing the ADV part but otherwise look identical. Anybody have the vegans and vouch for comfort? I’m guessing the vegans aren’t designed for skating in?

https://www.adidas.com/us/samba-vegan-shoes/H01877.html?pr=product_rr&slot=2&rec=mt
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on May 03, 2022, 06:25:09 AM
Recently saw some vegan Addidas Samba’s, just wondering if there is any difference between those and the regular Samba ADV? I’m just wondering because it’s missing the ADV part but otherwise look identical. Anybody have the vegans and vouch for comfort? I’m guessing the vegans aren’t designed for skating in?

https://www.adidas.com/us/samba-vegan-shoes/H01877.html?pr=product_rr&slot=2&rec=mt
they aren’t designed for skating but even @Sk.A.T.A.N likes the regular ones better. Sizing is small on them and they are super slim from memory, I think I was in between sizes. I almost feel like you could go a full size up if you wanted to replace the insole, at least 0.5 than your tts.
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Just posted in the main thread but my blondeys arrived today, very minimalist but they still feel quite solid, still tossing up whether I should skate them or not…
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: KGB on May 03, 2022, 06:42:05 AM
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Recently saw some vegan Addidas Samba’s, just wondering if there is any difference between those and the regular Samba ADV? I’m just wondering because it’s missing the ADV part but otherwise look identical. Anybody have the vegans and vouch for comfort? I’m guessing the vegans aren’t designed for skating in?

https://www.adidas.com/us/samba-vegan-shoes/H01877.html?pr=product_rr&slot=2&rec=mt
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they aren’t designed for skating but even @Sk.A.T.A.N likes the regular ones better. Sizing is small on them and they are super slim from memory, I think I was in between sizes. I almost feel like you could go a full size up if you wanted to replace the insole, at least 0.5 than your tts.
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Just posted in the main thread but my blondeys arrived today, very minimalist but they still feel quite solid, still tossing up whether I should skate them or not…

Thanks for the reply,
Those Blondeys look pretty sick too but sold out of my size
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: jkadams on May 04, 2022, 10:10:55 AM
> has anyone actually tried the Quentins?

I checked them out and returned them.  They seemed pretty flimsy/cheap; I removed the insole and it looked/felt like they had that "egg crate"-style midsole under the thin cloth (like a grid of rubber [or whatever the material is] with mostly open spaces, rather than a solid midsole piece); I've seen that in some Lakai shoes.  Maybe that's not actually as bad as it seems, but it seems bad to me; probably fine if you're 98 pounds, but I'm not.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: DarkPools on May 05, 2022, 01:21:07 AM
The Quentin has the same sole as the Romero Laced  and I think the Figgy 1. For quality of the sole refer to reviews about those shoes.

Those soles aren't terrible, buy my personal opinion is that they're not that good. I don't prefer things cupsoles anyways tbh.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on May 05, 2022, 06:04:59 AM
> has anyone actually tried the Quentins?

I checked them out and returned them.  They seemed pretty flimsy/cheap; I removed the insole and it looked/felt like they had that "egg crate"-style midsole under the thin cloth (like a grid of rubber [or whatever the material is] with mostly open spaces, rather than a solid midsole piece); I've seen that in some Lakai shoes.  Maybe that's not actually as bad as it seems, but it seems bad to me; probably fine if you're 98 pounds, but I'm not.
kinda confirms what I've heard then, that they are a price point shoe. Defs waiting on the Spanlys although...
https://www.instagram.com/p/CdJV42YJOLY/
@PuffinMuffin  you seen this drop? I'm guessing you'll be down for the mids? That 2nd navy/ gum cupsole model though, damn!!!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on May 05, 2022, 06:07:08 AM
The Quentin has the same sole as the Romero Laced  and I think the Figgy 1. For quality of the sole refer to reviews about those shoes.

Those soles aren't terrible, buy my personal opinion is that they're not that good. I don't prefer things cupsoles anyways tbh.
Are they the same? I was more worried about the insoles, are they just basic flat ones?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: PuffinMuffin on May 05, 2022, 09:00:37 AM
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> has anyone actually tried the Quentins?

I checked them out and returned them.  They seemed pretty flimsy/cheap; I removed the insole and it looked/felt like they had that "egg crate"-style midsole under the thin cloth (like a grid of rubber [or whatever the material is] with mostly open spaces, rather than a solid midsole piece); I've seen that in some Lakai shoes.  Maybe that's not actually as bad as it seems, but it seems bad to me; probably fine if you're 98 pounds, but I'm not.
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kinda confirms what I've heard then, that they are a price point shoe. Defs waiting on the Spanlys although...
https://www.instagram.com/p/CdJV42YJOLY/
@PuffinMuffin  you seen this drop? I'm guessing you'll be down for the mids? That 2nd navy/ gum cupsole model though, damn!!!

Yes, I saw when @kneebone posted a couple of days ago. They also dropped an off-white colorway of the Windrows. I'm still waiting on my Cons to arrive. Hopefully, they fit and skate well!  ;)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: DarkPools on May 05, 2022, 06:09:11 PM
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The Quentin has the same sole as the Romero Laced  and I think the Figgy 1. For quality of the sole refer to reviews about those shoes.

Those soles aren't terrible, buy my personal opinion is that they're not that good. I don't prefer things cupsoles anyways tbh.
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Are they the same? I was more worried about the insoles, are they just basic flat ones?

Left far too many errors in my original post, so my bad if anyone  had trouble understanding -_-

The sole appears to be the same as Romero and the insole should be same: basic thin foam insert that the Romero and Figgy 1 offer. Semi glued in. This cupsole is deep enough that you could definitely swap an insole (nothing like an Ultracush or 1st gen Popcush tho) to make it more comfortable and more protective.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on May 07, 2022, 01:42:49 PM
Just received my order of eS Caspians. These are going to give the LRABs a good run for favorite shoe in a long time. Looking down on them they are extremely reminiscent of Jamie Thomas emericas (albeit vulc instead of cup) and those are my favorite shoes of all time. Can't wait to see how these skate (fucking awful weather in philly this weekend  >:( )
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Roisto on May 08, 2022, 12:42:00 AM
I hope those vegan Etnies & éS will be available in Europe also. So far nothing on the EU site. The Sheep Windrow Vulcs are some of the comfiest shoes out of the box I’ve ever had. Thinking of skating those next and would like to get more if possible. Sole Tech shoes fit me so well in general while many others just don’t work at all or require massive break in periods. So I really should just stick with Sole Tech cuz I like the brands also. Unfortunately some of the vegan options never seem to reach Europe.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on May 08, 2022, 05:15:56 AM
If only the caspian was a cup… oh well spanlys are coming right? Might even try and skate in my bondeys till then…
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on May 08, 2022, 10:53:09 AM
The other really nice thing about the Caspians is that they come with the fancy “STI” insole that eS also sells separately for $20. No modifications needed, ready to skate right out of the box.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: funeral_tuxedo on May 08, 2022, 11:17:13 AM
they're looking pretty clean

http://www.instagram.com/p/CdRz3ZePT4O/
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: DJSoftspot on May 08, 2022, 09:36:31 PM
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Recently saw some vegan Addidas Samba’s, just wondering if there is any difference between those and the regular Samba ADV? I’m just wondering because it’s missing the ADV part but otherwise look identical. Anybody have the vegans and vouch for comfort? I’m guessing the vegans aren’t designed for skating in?

https://www.adidas.com/us/samba-vegan-shoes/H01877.html?pr=product_rr&slot=2&rec=mt
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they aren’t designed for skating but even @Sk.A.T.A.N likes the regular ones better. Sizing is small on them and they are super slim from memory, I think I was in between sizes. I almost feel like you could go a full size up if you wanted to replace the insole, at least 0.5 than your tts.
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Just posted in the main thread but my blondeys arrived today, very minimalist but they still feel quite solid, still tossing up whether I should skate them or not…
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Thanks for the reply,
Those Blondeys look pretty sick too but sold out of my size

Blondeys are sick in person and comfy. I’ve skated them a few times and they wear pretty quick. Probably won’t continue skating then
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on May 09, 2022, 01:12:54 AM
How did the patent leather hold up on the blondeys, and is it slippery?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on May 09, 2022, 05:32:41 PM
eS is crushing it right now
https://www.instagram.com/p/CdJUaR4Pt3Q/
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on May 09, 2022, 08:17:38 PM
Oh yeah! I love the swift 1.5 outsole so much (although it does wear out quite quickly)!
Still holdin out for the spanlys…
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: timv on May 11, 2022, 05:51:19 PM
The etnies marana Michelins in the color that are vegan just dropped to 46.99
https://etnies.com/collections/mens-sale/products/marana-michelin-dark-grey-black-gum
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: DJSoftspot on May 14, 2022, 04:01:36 PM
How did the patent leather hold up on the blondeys, and is it slippery?

Patent leather doesn't hold for shit, neither does the ripstop. The grip is really good though
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: The real veganshawn on May 14, 2022, 06:56:42 PM
The etnies marana Michelins in the color that are vegan just dropped to 46.99
https://etnies.com/collections/mens-sale/products/marana-michelin-dark-grey-black-gum
Sold out of my size, bummer, best skate shoe I've had in years
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: OrangeVHStapes on May 15, 2022, 01:34:05 PM
Anybody know if these are vegan? They say synthetic suede.

https://www.lakai.com/products/evo-2-0-white-teal-suede-ms1220259b00

… Not so sure this counts as a skate shoe but I’m looking for a good one I can walk in and wanna support a skate company at the same time.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on May 15, 2022, 02:53:07 PM
Anybody know if these are vegan? They say synthetic suede.

https://www.lakai.com/products/evo-2-0-white-teal-suede-ms1220259b00

… Not so sure this counts as a skate shoe but I’m looking for a good one I can walk in and wanna support a skate company at the same time.
the first colourway of them was. They run small btw, full size up!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on May 16, 2022, 12:07:04 AM
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How did the patent leather hold up on the blondeys, and is it slippery?
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Patent leather doesn't hold for shit, neither does the ripstop. The grip is really good though
good to know, I had them in my trunk yesterday but didn’t end up skating them. My question in regards to slippery mess was more directed at the patent leather and not the sole, like does the patent actually stick to your grip tape? I’ve wanted a skateable vegan adidas SB for so long now…
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: jkadams on May 26, 2022, 10:29:37 AM
Wondering about the upcoming Swift and Spanky shoes' insoles...

Anyone know if Swift 1.5 has the same insole as recent Accel Plus Ever Stitch (thin, perforated, big toe and ball of foot mash it to nothing after a week or two)?

Has anyone seen the KSL insole?  Current model has "PERORATED EVA INSOLE WITH ARCH SUPPORT", which sounds like the same as above.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: pedro_mayn on May 27, 2022, 05:56:47 AM
First skate in the vegan Accels is a good one.

I hope they do a run of (good) colourways of Accels with the synthetic suede they're using on their models, it's done me well in the past few shoes I've had.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: rawbertson. on May 27, 2022, 06:44:48 AM
is it not a bit hypocritical that you guys shit on cariuma for claiming fake vegan, but then run a 54 page thread about vegan shoes on other companies doing the exact same thing?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on May 27, 2022, 07:03:07 AM
is it not a bit hypocritical that you guys shit on cariuma for claiming fake vegan, but then run a 54 page thread about vegan shoes on other companies doing the exact same thing?
how so my friend?
In the history of skating, zero two was the only company to ever claim full vegan, actually it was only vegetarian;
all the other companies have only ever offered us options (even sheep had suede shoes) which is what we discuss here.
I don’t think any of us is shitting on Cariuma’s vegan options per se, more just their overall aesthetic and marketing strategy. I’m genuinely kinda curious about Mike V’s shoe and others in this thread have said they don’t have qualms about skating them. That’s not the issue really, for example I hate Nike and I’ll never skate a pair, but I won’t criticize people for posting Nike vegan shoes in this thread…in short, we discuss vegan models in here, cariuma included!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on May 27, 2022, 07:06:16 AM
Wondering about the upcoming Swift and Spanky shoes' insoles...

Anyone know if Swift 1.5 has the same insole as recent Accel Plus Ever Stitch (thin, perforated, big toe and ball of foot mash it to nothing after a week or two)?

Has anyone seen the KSL insole?  Current model has "PERORATED EVA INSOLE WITH ARCH SUPPORT", which sounds like the same as above.
I always change out the insoles on my eS so I’m not sure. Would love to know about sizing on the spanlys, I’m gagging for them. The soles on my accel plus are worn through but I’m holding out, only one month to go right? @EmericaTM when is the drop son?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on May 27, 2022, 07:09:04 AM
First skate in the vegan Accels is a good one.

I hope they do a run of (good) colourways of Accels with the synthetic suede they're using on their models, it's done me well in the past few shoes I've had.
I kinda want a pair, not sure if I can rock them though… they are mad puffy right?
Don’t they come with a good insole?
Also, Quattros are a bitch to find, eS have done like two colourways but neither hit the shores here.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: yourfuckingdad on May 27, 2022, 08:27:46 AM
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First skate in the vegan Accels is a good one.

I hope they do a run of (good) colourways of Accels with the synthetic suede they're using on their models, it's done me well in the past few shoes I've had.
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I kinda want a pair, not sure if I can rock them though… they are mad puffy right?
Don’t they come with a good insole?
Also, Quattros are a bitch to find, eS have done like two colourways but neither hit the shores here.

I got the black/gum vegan Accels. The synth suede is nice. They came with the thinnest insoles I've ever seen in my life, despite their site saying they come with fancy insoles. I did order the fancy insoles separately because I remember loving the sole tech insoles as a kid and I wanted free shipping, but they have no arch support, while the paper thin ones support my arch well. I think the slims come with the fancy insoles.

They are pretty puffy yeah. I think puffy shoes always look puffier in person than they do in the stock photos.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: oak leaf on May 27, 2022, 10:03:48 AM
im the type to pick a model/brand of something and try and commit to it so that i dont have to relearn stuff…. buying vegan shoes makes that hard, i end up always skating CONS that hurt my feet or some weird cupsole that i only get used to when it’s dead.

any reccs for a shoe that has stayed vegan and consistently available in non-clown colorways?  funny how that seems to be a steep ask…
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on May 27, 2022, 11:38:45 AM
im the type to pick a model/brand of something and try and commit to it so that i dont have to relearn stuff…. buying vegan shoes makes that hard, i end up always skating CONS that hurt my feet or some weird cupsole that i only get used to when it’s dead.

any reccs for a shoe that has stayed vegan and consistently available in non-clown colorways?  funny how that seems to be a steep ask…
Maybe try Last Resorts.  They're similar to Cons but a little more supportive/substantial, and consistently available in at least one vegan version.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: oak leaf on May 27, 2022, 11:58:32 AM
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im the type to pick a model/brand of something and try and commit to it so that i dont have to relearn stuff…. buying vegan shoes makes that hard, i end up always skating CONS that hurt my feet or some weird cupsole that i only get used to when it’s dead.

any reccs for a shoe that has stayed vegan and consistently available in non-clown colorways?  funny how that seems to be a steep ask…
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Maybe try Last Resorts.  They're similar to Cons but a little more supportive/substantial, and consistently available in at least one vegan version.

cool thanks. any wisdom on sizing for them?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on May 27, 2022, 12:37:37 PM
I go TTS with LRAB (and I half-size down in Cons)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on May 27, 2022, 03:20:50 PM
TTS for vegan LRAB for me too

If looking for cupsoles it’s either NB# 420s or eS accel plus for me, 420 is always vegan and accel plus usually has a vegan colourway each drop.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: pedro_mayn on May 30, 2022, 02:04:19 AM
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First skate in the vegan Accels is a good one.

I hope they do a run of (good) colourways of Accels with the synthetic suede they're using on their models, it's done me well in the past few shoes I've had.
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I kinda want a pair, not sure if I can rock them though… they are mad puffy right?
Don’t they come with a good insole?
Also, Quattros are a bitch to find, eS have done like two colourways but neither hit the shores here.
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I got the black/gum vegan Accels. The synth suede is nice. They came with the thinnest insoles I've ever seen in my life, despite their site saying they come with fancy insoles. I did order the fancy insoles separately because I remember loving the sole tech insoles as a kid and I wanted free shipping, but they have no arch support, while the paper thin ones support my arch well. I think the slims come with the fancy insoles.

They are pretty puffy yeah. I think puffy shoes always look puffier in person than they do in the stock photos.

Yeah I mean, they're pretty puffier than most might remember the Accels being, although I know the shape and a few other details might be slightly different (I know someone did a comparison with ones pre-04 and 04 onwards, the ones after 04 is what they took the shaping off IIRC). Although the puff might be more noticeable as we're more accustomed shoes to being slimmer these days. I dunno, maybe.

Either ways I'm loving how they're skating so far, although I may buy a pair of their insoles to try out and see if they're better. The arch support on the normal ones is pretty tidy, but I land heavy on my heels so I'd prefer a little more protection there.

Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on May 30, 2022, 07:29:27 PM
I’m in a slump waiting for the spanlys … might even get another pair of 420s to tide me over because eS Quattros don’t get distro over here and not sure if I’ll skate my blondeys.
Is the sizing on the eS accel tts? I wear true to size in accel plus but I could probably 0.5 size depending on insoles and thickness of my socks
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on May 30, 2022, 08:56:58 PM
I’m in a slump waiting for the spanlys … might even get another pair of 420s to tide me over because eS Quattros don’t get distro over here and not sure if I’ll skate my blondeys.
Is the sizing on the eS accel tts? I wear true to size in accel plus but I could probably 0.5 size depending on insoles and thickness of my socks
I skated my eS Caspians for the first time today and they are truly great.  I know you prefer cupsoles, but the caspians are miles above the Blondeys in terms of support. I think they’re the most cupsole-y vulc you can get, if that makes any sense
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on May 30, 2022, 10:30:01 PM
It does @kneebone, and I was almost contemplating some emerica temples (or maybe even Dicksons) because they look pretty beefy for a vulc. Don’t think the white caspians have dropped here yet…
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: SaySo on May 31, 2022, 01:02:16 AM
I’m in a slump waiting for the spanlys … might even get another pair of 420s to tide me over because eS Quattros don’t get distro over here and not sure if I’ll skate my blondeys.
Is the sizing on the eS accel tts? I wear true to size in accel plus but I could probably 0.5 size depending on insoles and thickness of my socks
@Gray Imp Sausage Metal I've found most eS cups to be TTS with respect to other brand cupsoles. I'm an 8 in other Soletech cups, as well as in Adidas cups, Lakai cups, and the new Van's Skate model vulcs.

I doubt eS has a different mold for the vegan models (AFAIK soles are vegan?), but I may be mistaken.

The Soletech vulcs, on the other hand, run about a 1/2 size larger in my experience (just trying them on, never skated them).

Caveat - I haven't tried a pair of the Accels on for a while, but the last time I did, the Slims had a non-removable insole. I think that's been fixed though.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: DarkPools on May 31, 2022, 01:50:45 AM
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I’m in a slump waiting for the spanlys … might even get another pair of 420s to tide me over because eS Quattros don’t get distro over here and not sure if I’ll skate my blondeys.
Is the sizing on the eS accel tts? I wear true to size in accel plus but I could probably 0.5 size depending on insoles and thickness of my socks
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@Gray Imp Sausage Metal I've found most eS cups to be TTS with respect to other brand cupsoles. I'm an 8 in other Soletech cups, as well as in Adidas cups, Lakai cups, and the new Van's Skate model vulcs.

I doubt eS has a different mold for the vegan models (AFAIK soles are vegan?), but I may be mistaken.

The Soletech vulcs, on the other hand, run about a 1/2 size larger in my experience (just trying them on, never skated them).

Caveat - I haven't tried a pair of the Accels on for a while, but the last time I did, the Slims had a non-removable insole. I think that's been fixed though.

Accel OGs feel pretty poofy right now and have a somewhat "stumpy" toe so they're not as contoured as an Accel Slim, Slim Plus, Swift 1.5, etc. Keep that in mind.

They've been TTS for me but you could go 0.5 up if you're worried the poof is too smothering. Adding an insole on top or completely swapping the thin foam one will help with fit and comfort. That worked for me in the past with some STI insoles from a Marana.  It's easy to take the Accel OG insoles out when you get em new.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on May 31, 2022, 11:48:34 PM
Thanks guys/ gals, was having a bit of a skate shoe breakdown and spanlys don’t drop until July apparently. Would be a great to have a local that stocks vegan models, but I order everything online. I’ve found some grey/ gum joslins and while they are pricey, I think they might just do the trick!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: MorningSesh on June 11, 2022, 07:19:25 PM
Been lurking hard for a pair of canvas hi top all black last resorts mainly because I think I could get away with wearing them to work. If anyone comes across a pair online, please let me know. I'm open to any other skate shoes with a similar look if yall got any in mind too. Like these https://usa.lastresortab.com/collections/shoes/products/vm001-canvas-hi-black-black (https://usa.lastresortab.com/collections/shoes/products/vm001-canvas-hi-black-black)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: PuffinMuffin on June 12, 2022, 06:33:08 AM
It does @kneebone, and I was almost contemplating some emerica temples (or maybe even Dicksons) because they look pretty beefy for a vulc. Don’t think the white caspians have dropped here yet…

I'm loving the Emerica Temples, the soles are really sticky, and the shoe doesn't feel extremely bulky as I previously feared. They are fairly puffy, I'd recommend them if you'd like a fatter Windrow. They're on sale right now too. They run TTS. :)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on June 13, 2022, 05:27:24 AM
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It does @kneebone, and I was almost contemplating some emerica temples (or maybe even Dicksons) because they look pretty beefy for a vulc. Don’t think the white caspians have dropped here yet…
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I'm loving the Emerica Temples, the soles are really sticky, and the shoe doesn't feel extremely bulky as I previously feared. They are fairly puffy, I'd recommend them if you'd like a fatter Windrow. They're on sale right now too. They run TTS. :)
awesome, thanks for that! Ended up ordering some charcoal Joslins to tide me over
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: The real veganshawn on June 27, 2022, 11:35:36 AM
Anyone know why the new Winkowski doesn't come up on a vegan search of the Emerica website ??
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on June 27, 2022, 11:46:59 AM
Anyone know why the new Winkowski doesn't come up on a vegan search of the Emerica website ??
https://emerica.com/collections/footwear/products/omen-hi-black-olive-erick-winkowski  these ones?  Look like genuine suede to me. 
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: The real veganshawn on June 27, 2022, 04:39:43 PM
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Anyone know why the new Winkowski doesn't come up on a vegan search of the Emerica website ??
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https://emerica.com/collections/footwear/products/omen-hi-black-olive-erick-winkowski  these ones?  Look like genuine suede to me.
It says canvas
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: The real veganshawn on June 27, 2022, 04:40:36 PM
Winkowski Is A Rarity... He Sees Life Through A Different Lens Than Most. So When We Worked With Him To Design A Shoe, Something Special Started To Emerge. Inspired By His Love And Appreciation For The 80's, He Wanted To Create His All Time Dream Shoe. Even If That Shoe Comes From A Different Era. Erick Loves Skating In Canvas Shoes, But Also Wanted To Increase The Durability. This Is Why We Added Rubber Patches On Both The Ollie And Toe Areas. He Also Wanted An Extra Pull Tab On The Heel For Convenience.

True High Top Construction
Double Wrapped Vulcanized
G6 Polyurethane insoles
Canvas Pull Tab On Heel
8 oz. Canvas Upper
Rubber Reinforcement On Quarter & Toe
Winkowski Signature Insole Graphic
Winkowksi Signature Colorway
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: SlapTM on June 27, 2022, 05:20:43 PM
Sorry guys, those Winkowski's are suede. Will be making sure the description gets updated as that text was from Winkowski's first Omen Hi colorway which was in fact suede.

On a positive note, those Black synthetic Spanky KSL G6 should be arriving soon.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: hayduke lives on June 27, 2022, 06:10:45 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/BKb0DsT/DB5-AC100-364-E-468-D-B699-572-CA173565-E.jpg)
anyone ever try the puma rebound layup? dunk-ish, come in high and low, lots of colorways claim faux leather. @EmericaTM, sole tech need a freelance copy writer? there seems to be a mistake on vegan stuff almost every season. stoked the ksl is close!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: The real veganshawn on June 28, 2022, 06:37:43 AM
Sorry guys, those Winkowski's are suede. Will be making sure the description gets updated as that text was from Winkowski's first Omen Hi colorway which was in fact suede.

On a positive note, those Black synthetic Spanky KSL G6 should be arriving soon.

Thank you
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: schralp pal on June 28, 2022, 11:56:02 AM
Sorry guys, those Winkowski's are suede. Will be making sure the description gets updated as that text was from Winkowski's first Omen Hi colorway which was in fact suede.

On a positive note, those Black synthetic Spanky KSL G6 should be arriving soon.

Are the wino cruisers coming back?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: hayduke lives on July 06, 2022, 06:45:47 PM
looks like vegan ksl is on amazon, before emerica site for some reason.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Sila on July 07, 2022, 12:57:05 AM
Anyone else tried the caspians?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on July 07, 2022, 02:11:07 AM
Anyone else tried the caspians?
@kneebone likes them from memory?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on July 08, 2022, 07:44:57 AM
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Anyone else tried the caspians?
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@kneebone likes them from memory?
Yup, love them. Whenever I look down at them I imagine they are vulc jamie thomas emericas  :D
Will def buy the burgundy and the white/gum ones when they come out
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Space Monkey on July 08, 2022, 07:46:21 AM
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Sorry guys, those Winkowski's are suede. Will be making sure the description gets updated as that text was from Winkowski's first Omen Hi colorway which was in fact suede.

On a positive note, those Black synthetic Spanky KSL G6 should be arriving soon.
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Are the wino cruisers coming back?
I saw them in an upcoming catalog.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: schralp pal on July 08, 2022, 09:50:53 AM
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Sorry guys, those Winkowski's are suede. Will be making sure the description gets updated as that text was from Winkowski's first Omen Hi colorway which was in fact suede.

On a positive note, those Black synthetic Spanky KSL G6 should be arriving soon.
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Are the wino cruisers coming back?
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I saw them in an upcoming catalog.

Yay, thank you, had to buy vans authentics in the interim
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on July 08, 2022, 11:30:35 AM
New 420 colorway coming 7/10. Limited to 500 pairs. Purple and White.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: ToshiroTownune on July 09, 2022, 06:54:00 AM
I found some 420s on sale for 42.81. They’ve got sizes 8-11. You can add another 15% off with code DF15NM15. Ended up buying three pairs for 120 with free shipping.
https://www.the-house.com/nen4mmb10018zz-new-balance-skate-shoes
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on July 10, 2022, 05:44:27 AM
New 420 colorway coming 7/10. Limited to 500 pairs. Purple and White.
(https://res.cloudinary.com/dm1ikhi6x/image/upload/ar_1,c_pad/w_1307,c_limit/q_auto:low,f_auto/products/MTY2LTY4Mzc3MTY0MTg2MjU6MTM1NTEwMTMyMg)
https://www.paradeworld.com/products/new-balance-420-ptb-166-6837716418625/
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on July 11, 2022, 02:08:48 AM
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New 420 colorway coming 7/10. Limited to 500 pairs. Purple and White.
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(https://res.cloudinary.com/dm1ikhi6x/image/upload/ar_1,c_pad/w_1307,c_limit/q_auto:low,f_auto/products/MTY2LTY4Mzc3MTY0MTg2MjU6MTM1NTEwMTMyMg)
https://www.paradeworld.com/products/new-balance-420-ptb-166-6837716418625/

noice! Personally, I prefer the green colorway I had though….
Anyone copped the spanlys yet?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on July 12, 2022, 07:05:59 AM
I really like the look of these high foxing tape "wrapped" Skate Slip-ons, but I'm reluctant to buy them because of how much everyone has been complaining about the fit of the revamped skate slip-ons.  I loved the AA slip-ons with the toe cap when they were the "pro" construction tho, and these remind me of those.
(https://images.vans.com/is/image/Vans/VN0A5FCADDN-HERO?hei=400&wid=400&qlt=85)
https://www.vans.com/en-us/shoes-c00081/wrapped-skate-slip-on-pvn0a5fcaddn
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Frank on July 12, 2022, 09:31:38 AM
I really like the look of these high foxing tape "wrapped" Skate Slip-ons, but I'm reluctant to buy them because of how much everyone has been complaining about the fit of the revamped skate slip-ons.  I loved the AA slip-ons with the toe cap when they were the "pro" construction tho, and these remind me of those.
(https://images.vans.com/is/image/Vans/VN0A5FCADDN-HERO?hei=400&wid=400&qlt=85)
https://www.vans.com/en-us/shoes-c00081/wrapped-skate-slip-on-pvn0a5fcaddn

those look great.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: oak leaf on July 13, 2022, 08:38:57 PM
those slip ons look sick. i feel like theres lots of halfcab hype in the air right now and it makes me wish i stocked up on those 14oz canvas ones from a minute ago  :'(
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: handsclapanin on July 14, 2022, 08:56:59 AM
cross post from the shoes you're wearing thread

Current pair of Joslin 1s.
(https://i.imgur.com/SPICMf3l.jpg?1)
I've been on a steady diet of this shoe the last couple years. This is maybe my 10th pair. But the first Vegan pair I've had. Pretty much the same as the suede. They were a little tighter during the initial break in period than the suede. But not enough to warrant sizing down. The flick was also a little slippery feeling in the beginning, compared to suede. But once they got scuffed up, I can't really tell a difference. I've been skating in these over a month now and they're not wearing down any faster than the suedes normally do.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Slugboi22 on July 14, 2022, 09:42:47 AM
I really like the look of these high foxing tape "wrapped" Skate Slip-ons, but I'm reluctant to buy them because of how much everyone has been complaining about the fit of the revamped skate slip-ons.  I loved the AA slip-ons with the toe cap when they were the "pro" construction tho, and these remind me of those.
(https://images.vans.com/is/image/Vans/VN0A5FCADDN-HERO?hei=400&wid=400&qlt=85)
https://www.vans.com/en-us/shoes-c00081/wrapped-skate-slip-on-pvn0a5fcaddn
i got a pair of the skate slips recently and found that if you replace the insole to something a tad lower, they are a much better fit. like for mine, i replaced the popcush with a cons insole and they fit pretty good now!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on July 18, 2022, 08:17:09 AM
White canvas Louie Lopez
(https://res.cloudinary.com/dm1ikhi6x/image/upload/w_500,c_limit/q_auto:low,f_auto/products/Mjc3LTc3NzYwNTM1NTk1MDk6MTE5OTIyMTQ1)
https://www.paradeworld.com/products/converse-louie-lopez-pro-ox-white-red-white-277-7776053559509/
Edit: Looks like a blue canvas one too
(https://skateparkoftampa.com/spot/productimages/colors/16579_81173.jpg)
https://skateparkoftampa.com/-converse-louie-lopez-pro-ox-shoes-blue-white-white-81173-16579

Also some white canvas Puig Indoors in the main UPCOMING thread
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on July 19, 2022, 02:40:53 AM
@kneebone nice find!

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Some dude on insta is claiming vegan buzenitz in green, but they look very suede-esque to me…

Edit: he got back to me and was like, oh they’re not vegan btw
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: The real veganshawn on July 29, 2022, 03:32:04 PM
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I really like the look of these high foxing tape "wrapped" Skate Slip-ons, but I'm reluctant to buy them because of how much everyone has been complaining about the fit of the revamped skate slip-ons.  I loved the AA slip-ons with the toe cap when they were the "pro" construction tho, and these remind me of those.
(https://images.vans.com/is/image/Vans/VN0A5FCADDN-HERO?hei=400&wid=400&qlt=85)
https://www.vans.com/en-us/shoes-c00081/wrapped-skate-slip-on-pvn0a5fcaddn
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i got a pair of the skate slips recently and found that if you replace the insole to something a tad lower, they are a much better fit. like for mine, i replaced the popcush with a cons insole and they fit pretty good now!

Getting a pair tomorrow
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: pedro_mayn on August 02, 2022, 05:56:48 AM
https://eu.esskateboarding.com/collections/shop/products/accel-og-plus-black-5101000204-001?variant=41484053708972

Is this the same Everstitch that's synthetic? I know they usually just say synth suede, not sure if it is that or if it's listed different altogether as it's Everstitch.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on August 02, 2022, 07:44:28 AM
https://eu.esskateboarding.com/collections/shop/products/accel-og-plus-black-5101000204-001?variant=41484053708972

Is this the same Everstitch that's synthetic? I know they usually just say synth suede, not sure if it is that or if it's listed different altogether as it's Everstitch.
my guess is that is the wrong description, probably copy/ pasted from actual everstitch accel plus listing
everstitch doesn't even look like that!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on August 02, 2022, 07:09:59 PM
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https://eu.esskateboarding.com/collections/shop/products/accel-og-plus-black-5101000204-001?variant=41484053708972

Is this the same Everstitch that's synthetic? I know they usually just say synth suede, not sure if it is that or if it's listed different altogether as it's Everstitch.
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my guess is that is the wrong description, probably copy/ pasted from actual everstitch accel plus listing
everstitch doesn't even look like that!
This is 100% a case of poor copy writing on SoleTech’s part. They’re notoriously bad at it. Those accel plus are definitely animal suede
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: pedro_mayn on August 03, 2022, 04:59:39 AM
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https://eu.esskateboarding.com/collections/shop/products/accel-og-plus-black-5101000204-001?variant=41484053708972

Is this the same Everstitch that's synthetic? I know they usually just say synth suede, not sure if it is that or if it's listed different altogether as it's Everstitch.
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my guess is that is the wrong description, probably copy/ pasted from actual everstitch accel plus listing
everstitch doesn't even look like that!
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This is 100% a case of poor copy writing on SoleTech’s part. They’re notoriously bad at it. Those accel plus are definitely animal suede

Thanks guys! I did DM Don Brown and found out they are wrongly labelled.

it is a shame!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on August 10, 2022, 10:16:08 AM
the black/gum Caspians are now live on the eS site
https://esskateboarding.com/collections/footwear/products/caspian-black-gum-5101000194-964
The website doesn't specify that these are vegan (classic SoleTech) but the catalog does, so I think you can buy with confidence. I've said it a bunch in this thread already but this model is my favorite skate shoe in a long time
https://www.instagram.com/p/CaYXtv6Fykt/
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Q4inn on August 25, 2022, 11:23:23 AM
Just came here to say I bought a pair of the black/black Joslin Vulc's recently and they're by far the best vegan skate shoe I've ever had.  Usually I have to shoe goo the kickflip area after half a session but these don't even have a mark after three heavy days of skating.  Way more support than I'm used to with vegan shoes too.  Can't recommend these enough.  I bought 5 more backup pairs after my first session.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on August 26, 2022, 09:32:41 AM
eS and Emerica are having a labor day sale, a bunch of their vegan options are 50% of and you can usually pair that with a first-timer WELCOME20 code, and I think there's a 15% or 10% code for return buyers. Free shipping on all orders too
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: The real veganshawn on August 29, 2022, 02:52:16 AM
Heads up if anyone needs a synthetic steel toe boot, Carhartt makes a hiking boot that fits the bill, super comfortable and break in quickly.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: DarkPools on August 29, 2022, 09:08:51 AM
eS and Emerica are having a labor day sale, a bunch of their vegan options are 50% of and you can usually pair that with a first-timer WELCOME20 code, and I think there's a 15% or 10% code for return buyers. Free shipping on all orders too

The code for all three soletech sites: RVW19SV15
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on August 29, 2022, 11:55:22 PM
Imagine this on a g6 cup:
https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch2epy6ppx7/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
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Post by: Roisto on August 30, 2022, 12:46:10 AM
Imagine this on a g6 cup:
https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch2epy6ppx7/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Big fan of army green shoes. Not sure about the toe cap but these are looking very tempting. I don’t need new shoes though.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Mean salto on August 30, 2022, 03:16:38 AM
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I really like the look of these high foxing tape "wrapped" Skate Slip-ons, but I'm reluctant to buy them because of how much everyone has been complaining about the fit of the revamped skate slip-ons.  I loved the AA slip-ons with the toe cap when they were the "pro" construction tho, and these remind me of those.
(https://images.vans.com/is/image/Vans/VN0A5FCADDN-HERO?hei=400&wid=400&qlt=85)
https://www.vans.com/en-us/shoes-c00081/wrapped-skate-slip-on-pvn0a5fcaddn
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i got a pair of the skate slips recently and found that if you replace the insole to something a tad lower, they are a much better fit. like for mine, i replaced the popcush with a cons insole and they fit pretty good now!
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Getting a pair tomorrow
How would you compare the skate slip ons with insole removed/swapped vs a standard classic vans slip on? I've basically always got a game of what insole works swapping around between like a dozen pairs of shoes going and am kinda over it.
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Post by: El Freegano on August 30, 2022, 04:18:18 AM
Imagine this on a g6 cup:
https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch2epy6ppx7/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Wooooow :)This vulcano is amazing. It looks nice and i guess it is gonna last quite some time.

Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on August 30, 2022, 12:51:20 PM
@EmericaTM gave the heads-up in the general thread that the vegan KSLs are now live on the emerica webstore
https://emerica.com/collections/vegan/products/ksl-g6-black-black-gum-6102000132-544
Grey/gum quentins are on there too
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: SlapTM on August 30, 2022, 01:26:44 PM
@EmericaTM gave the heads-up in the general thread that the vegan KSLs are now live on the emerica webstore
https://emerica.com/collections/vegan/products/ksl-g6-black-black-gum-6102000132-544
Grey/gum quentins are on there too
Beat me to it! But yes KSL G6 is up along with the biggest vegan collection I think we've ever had.

https://emerica.com/collections/vegan
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Post by: schralp pal on August 30, 2022, 04:39:09 PM
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@EmericaTM gave the heads-up in the general thread that the vegan KSLs are now live on the emerica webstore
https://emerica.com/collections/vegan/products/ksl-g6-black-black-gum-6102000132-544
Grey/gum quentins are on there too
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Beat me to it! But yes KSL G6 is up along with the biggest vegan collection I think we've ever had.

https://emerica.com/collections/vegan

When do the wino cruisers come back?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on August 30, 2022, 07:09:04 PM
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@EmericaTM gave the heads-up in the general thread that the vegan KSLs are now live on the emerica webstore
https://emerica.com/collections/vegan/products/ksl-g6-black-black-gum-6102000132-544
Grey/gum quentins are on there too
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Beat me to it! But yes KSL G6 is up along with the biggest vegan collection I think we've ever had.

https://emerica.com/collections/vegan
yo @EmericaTM who is distributing the vegan spankys in Japan, I’m dying to get a pair …
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Post by: SlapTM on August 30, 2022, 09:02:54 PM
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@EmericaTM gave the heads-up in the general thread that the vegan KSLs are now live on the emerica webstore
https://emerica.com/collections/vegan/products/ksl-g6-black-black-gum-6102000132-544
Grey/gum quentins are on there too
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Beat me to it! But yes KSL G6 is up along with the biggest vegan collection I think we've ever had.

https://emerica.com/collections/vegan
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yo @EmericaTM who is distributing the vegan spankys in Japan, I’m dying to get a pair …
Our Japan distro is Sonik. If you’re in the Tokyo area Mortar and California Street usually have a lot of Emerica and are big fans of Spanky so they might have them. If you need help trying to track some down feel free to PM me and I’ll be more than happy to find out who has them.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on September 05, 2022, 03:47:20 AM
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@EmericaTM gave the heads-up in the general thread that the vegan KSLs are now live on the emerica webstore
https://emerica.com/collections/vegan/products/ksl-g6-black-black-gum-6102000132-544
Grey/gum quentins are on there too
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Beat me to it! But yes KSL G6 is up along with the biggest vegan collection I think we've ever had.

https://emerica.com/collections/vegan
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yo @EmericaTM who is distributing the vegan spankys in Japan, I’m dying to get a pair …
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Our Japan distro is Sonik. If you’re in the Tokyo area Mortar and California Street usually have a lot of Emerica and are big fans of Spanky so they might have them. If you need help trying to track some down feel free to PM me and I’ll be more than happy to find out who has them.
yo, thanks for the reply. I know both of those shops (despite being nowhere near Tokyo) but neither of them are stocking that colorway and yet they already have provost’s new model?
I’ll drop you a DM!
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Post by: SlapTM on September 05, 2022, 10:51:07 AM
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@EmericaTM gave the heads-up in the general thread that the vegan KSLs are now live on the emerica webstore
https://emerica.com/collections/vegan/products/ksl-g6-black-black-gum-6102000132-544
Grey/gum quentins are on there too
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Beat me to it! But yes KSL G6 is up along with the biggest vegan collection I think we've ever had.

https://emerica.com/collections/vegan
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yo @EmericaTM who is distributing the vegan spankys in Japan, I’m dying to get a pair …
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Our Japan distro is Sonik. If you’re in the Tokyo area Mortar and California Street usually have a lot of Emerica and are big fans of Spanky so they might have them. If you need help trying to track some down feel free to PM me and I’ll be more than happy to find out who has them.
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yo, thanks for the reply. I know both of those shops (despite being nowhere near Tokyo) but neither of them are stocking that colorway and yet they already have provost’s new model?
I’ll drop you a DM!
Hey dude, any time. So that color way of the KSL just arrived as it was the last shoe being delivered for the season from our cuspole factory. With us just getting them here in the U.S. then they should be arriving internationally here pretty soon. The Provost G6 is available out there because that shoe arrived back in June and then sent to retailers and distributors. My advice would be to hit up any shops including those already mentioned and just ask if they ordered that color way. If not, I'm more than happy to try to find out what other shops will be carrying them.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: logjammin on September 11, 2022, 05:15:32 PM
I'm not vegan nor do I think I've ever skated synthetic suede before, so I'm here to ask if anyone can compare it to real suede in terms of durability? Mainly cause I have those new all black KSL's on my radar and they're advertised as synth. Much appreciated!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on September 11, 2022, 10:36:23 PM
Ask a vegan skater who is hard on shoes (I’m not).
What I can say after 20+ years of wearing vegan kicks is that they won’t bag out/ or stretch like suede does. Sole tech have had some pretty cool materials over the years, but their current synth stuff is pretty tough for the type of skating I do, if you’re hard on shoes might be an idea to shoe goo/ superglue in advance though…
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on September 12, 2022, 07:15:05 AM
I'm not vegan nor do I think I've ever skated synthetic suede before, so I'm here to ask if anyone can compare it to real suede in terms of durability? Mainly cause I have those new all black KSL's on my radar and they're advertised as synth. Much appreciated!
My eS Caspians have held up better than any shoe that i've had in the past 2 decades and they've still got life in them. I'd say they are easily on par with animal suede as far as durability, and as GISM pointed out, they don't stretch or bag out.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: schralp pal on September 12, 2022, 07:25:15 AM
I’ve been really impressed with my Quentin’s even grabbed a second pair while 40$ shipped on emerica site. have not had to bust out the glue yet after 4 sessions. Not to mention their cupsoles are the best out.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: pedro_mayn on September 12, 2022, 08:04:54 AM
I'm not vegan nor do I think I've ever skated synthetic suede before, so I'm here to ask if anyone can compare it to real suede in terms of durability? Mainly cause I have those new all black KSL's on my radar and they're advertised as synth. Much appreciated!

Whatever synth suede eS use, is banging. Doesn't bag out or wear weirdly.

My Accels are still holding up really well, only really had to glue up the laces as I usually bust those in the first session.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on September 12, 2022, 11:58:16 AM
Here's a photo of the wear on my caspians. I'm primarily a low-impact ledge/curb/manny pad guy and this is somewhere between 5-10 sessions in
(https://i.ibb.co/dp0jY43/caspians.jpg)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on September 14, 2022, 06:09:21 PM
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@rothdigga what are the odds there will ever be vegan 440's/440 hi's? :)
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I would put those odds at high to very very high...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on September 15, 2022, 06:45:01 AM
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@rothdigga what are the odds there will ever be vegan 440's/440 hi's? :)
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Interesting! If it's a Ryan Lay thing, then I'm guessing it will be a 440 hi, which i'm less into. Would love a vegan 440 lo. Either way, glad Ryan is having that influence there and not just settling for leather shoes as he has been post-etnies
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: The real veganshawn on September 16, 2022, 02:01:49 AM
Ordered the KSL yesterday
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Post by: padded_shorts on September 16, 2022, 10:29:48 AM
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@rothdigga what are the odds there will ever be vegan 440's/440 hi's? :)
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I would put those odds at high to very very high...
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Very interested in this. On a related note,  my old man feet would kill for a vegan Tiago.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Roisto on September 16, 2022, 11:38:22 AM
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@rothdigga what are the odds there will ever be vegan 440's/440 hi's? :)
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I would put those odds at high to very very high...
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Very interested in this. On a related note,  my old man feet would kill for a vegan Tiago.

More big vegan cupsoles should be made. I think éS is the only one putting out vegan cupsoles which would work nicely with baggier pants. Most of those are a bit much for me aesthetically though. I do like some thin vulcs also but I think I’d be better off skating puffy cupsoles.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on September 16, 2022, 12:03:00 PM
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@rothdigga what are the odds there will ever be vegan 440's/440 hi's? :)
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I would put those odds at high to very very high...
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Very interested in this. On a related note,  my old man feet would kill for a vegan Tiago.
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More big vegan cupsoles should be made. I think éS is the only one putting out vegan cupsoles which would work nicely with baggier pants. Most of those are a bit much for me aesthetically though. I do like some thin vulcs also but I think I’d be better off skating puffy cupsoles.
Etnies has some decent vegan options in the modestly-puffy cupsoles: Marana, Windrow and Joslin 
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: ToshiroTownune on September 16, 2022, 05:49:34 PM
For anyone who knows, how wide is the toe box on the quentins compared to the NB420? With a wide foot and cups the only things my heels can handle, I am now super curious about these, especially with a 34.99 sale price.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: schralp pal on September 18, 2022, 07:14:35 AM
For anyone who knows, how wide is the toe box on the quentins compared to the NB420? With a wide foot and cups the only things my heels can handle, I am now super curious about these, especially with a 34.99 sale price.

Never had the 420s but I consider myself to have wide flat feet, not big I’m a 9.5, but the Quentin’s seem very roomy and comfy and skate well too
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on September 21, 2022, 12:11:06 AM
Ordered the KSL yesterday
let me know about the sizing on them joints!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: The real veganshawn on September 21, 2022, 06:12:23 PM
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let me know about the sizing on them joints!
I wear 11.5 and they were snug at first but after walking around they stretched out a little, definitely a narrow toe box
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on September 21, 2022, 06:48:16 PM
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Ordered the KSL yesterday
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let me know about the sizing on them joints!
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I wear 11.5 and they were snug at first but after walking around they stretched out a little, definitely a narrow toe box
kinda sounds like the fit of the accel slim, which makes me weary. Did you ever have a pair of those?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on September 22, 2022, 06:26:35 AM
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Ordered the KSL yesterday
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let me know about the sizing on them joints!
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I wear 11.5 and they were snug at first but after walking around they stretched out a little, definitely a narrow toe box
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kinda sounds like the fit of the accel slim, which makes me weary. Did you ever have a pair of those?
hmmm, I’ve also heard they have wide toe box and are quite roomy for tts… will be hard to gauge my size without trying them on!

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Check the colorway on these joints:
https://etnies.com/products/windrow-green-white-gum-4101000551-313?utm_content=Facebook_UA&variant=42089523511455&utm_source=IGShopping&utm_medium=Social
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: The real veganshawn on September 22, 2022, 05:30:16 PM
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Ordered the KSL yesterday
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let me know about the sizing on them joints!
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I wear 11.5 and they were snug at first but after walking around they stretched out a little, definitely a narrow toe box
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kinda sounds like the fit of the accel slim, which makes me weary. Did you ever have a pair of those?
Yes and perfect comparison
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: The real veganshawn on September 22, 2022, 05:31:32 PM
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Ordered the KSL yesterday
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let me know about the sizing on them joints!
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I wear 11.5 and they were snug at first but after walking around they stretched out a little, definitely a narrow toe box
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kinda sounds like the fit of the accel slim, which makes me weary. Did you ever have a pair of those?
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Check the colorway on these joints:
https://etnies.com/products/windrow-green-white-gum-4101000551-313?utm_content=Facebook_UA&variant=42089523511455&utm_source=IGShopping&utm_medium=Social

Those are nice
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: broken USB on September 22, 2022, 07:10:26 PM
Yoo. im sure this was said but if not, theres always gonna be shoes on depop and ebay. been vegan only two years, but ive had luck finding the same old skool pros and blazers on ebay for the low. Supporting local shop is out of question for that ofc, but you can always buy more of the random shit (KCDC has some hot sauce I cleaned stock of ;))) )
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on October 01, 2022, 09:47:41 AM
I wonder what's up with these...the description says "rubber backed canvas" but kinda looks like that star and heel tab might be suede. SPoT seems to be the only place that has them so far.
https://skateparkoftampa.com/converse-one-star-pro-cordura-canvas-shoes-black-white-dark-gum-91734-16711
(https://skateparkoftampa.com/spot/productimages/colors/16711_91734.jpg)
(https://skateparkoftampa.com/spot/productimages/colors/16710_91734.jpg)

Also the new Emerica HO22 catalog has a "vegan gum" pack. Not my favorite models or colors, but I guess it's something
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Post by: The real veganshawn on October 02, 2022, 07:08:41 AM
Back stripe is suede
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Post by: DERBY on October 02, 2022, 08:26:29 AM
Back stripe is suede

wow
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Post by: kneebone on October 02, 2022, 09:37:44 AM
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Back stripe is suede
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wow
so frustrating
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on October 02, 2022, 04:54:18 PM
dumb move re: those converse! Reminds me of vans...
Saw those new emerica vegan options, tbh I'm glad they are stepping up their game and coming out with more than just 1 vegan option per season. The vulcano's look really good, if they were a cup, I'd cop instantly!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on October 02, 2022, 07:37:55 PM
I’d be down for the vulcano if it weren’t for that absurd rubber toe cap. It’s just too much
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on October 13, 2022, 01:39:34 PM
for anyone looking for a moderately puffy cupsole, DC has a few canvas/denim/recycled versions of the Manteca on their webstore
(https://images.boardriders.com/global/dcshoes-products/all/default/xlarge/adys100765_dcshoes,p_nat_frt1.jpg)
(https://images.boardriders.com/global/dcshoes-products/all/default/xlarge/adys100672_dcshoes,p_bdm_frt1.jpg)
(https://images.boardriders.com/global/dcshoes-products/all/default/xlarge/adys100768_dcshoes,p_xksg_frt1.jpg)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on October 15, 2022, 10:21:29 PM
Those DCs don’t look bad actually!
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Finally got the spanlys, they are great!
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cjwzo4kp5Y8/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: yourfuckingdad on October 18, 2022, 10:23:08 AM
New wheat Quattros are vegan. Really sick. How is the sizing compared to the regular accels? I've always found Accels to run small.

(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0545/1949/6901/products/5101000174-251-A-001-2100x1822-01845b72-d93f-45b0-9b6e-819267f6c42e_800x.png?v=1649875373)
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Post by: oak leaf on October 18, 2022, 11:26:12 AM
New wheat Quattros are vegan. Really sick. How is the sizing compared to the regular accels? I've always found Accels to run small.

(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0545/1949/6901/products/5101000174-251-A-001-2100x1822-01845b72-d93f-45b0-9b6e-819267f6c42e_800x.png?v=1649875373)


fuck I actually kinda like these….

Im closing in on the end of my quattros. Pretty solid shoe, first cup i skated hard in a while. for me the vegan white/grey quattros were TTS as a us13.

no reference on accels but i wore accel slims in a 13.

tryin some brands besides éS because im not even crazy about their stuff but they consistently put out vegan stuff thats pretty solid compared to the rest of soletech imo
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Post by: PuffinMuffin on October 18, 2022, 11:37:18 AM
New wheat Quattros are vegan. Really sick. How is the sizing compared to the regular accels? I've always found Accels to run small.

(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0545/1949/6901/products/5101000174-251-A-001-2100x1822-01845b72-d93f-45b0-9b6e-819267f6c42e_800x.png?v=1649875373)

I found them to be really short. I bought a half size up from my usual SoleTech size as recommended, and my big toes hit the end of the toe-box. I removed the insoles for extra room and use them for physical therapy. Next time I'll add a full size.

This wheat colorway looks awesome! Thanks for the heads up.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on October 19, 2022, 02:30:02 AM
They looks so dope in this reel:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cj1SQD4LoLn/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
But yeah, at least 1/2 size up seems to be the general consensus!
In other soletech news, the fit on the spanlys is perfect for my foot. I often feel like I need an extra 1/4 size on top of my TTS in a lot of models, but these are total Cinderella fit for me!
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Post by: pedro_mayn on October 19, 2022, 05:41:01 AM
1/2 size up I agree with on the Quattros.

Those brown ones I will definitely buy when they drop. Damn I kinda kept a few pairs back to skate in of synth Accels and other Quattros, but I gotta get these.

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Post by: yourfuckingdad on October 19, 2022, 09:44:11 AM
Bummer about the Quattros, was about to order them. I wear a 13, so there's no 13.5. Stretching my vegan Accels has been a pain.

Those are live on the Es site btw.
https://esskateboarding.com/products/quattro-sand-5101000174-251
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Post by: ToshiroTownune on October 19, 2022, 12:35:36 PM
In other soletech news, the fit on the spanlys is perfect for my foot. I often feel like I need an extra 1/4 size on top of my TTS in a lot of models, but these are total Cinderella fit for me!

How’s the Spanly width compared to the 420?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on October 19, 2022, 02:59:28 PM
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How’s the Spanly width compared to the 420?
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Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: The real veganshawn on October 20, 2022, 11:41:47 AM
Straye is having a 50 percent off sale the next 3 days
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: OrangeVHStapes on November 04, 2022, 06:10:55 AM
Emerica is having a sale.

Couple of the new vegan models got some decent discounts.

https://emerica.com/collections/vegan
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Post by: kneebone on November 04, 2022, 06:41:26 AM
Emerica is having a sale.

Couple of the new vegan models got some decent discounts.

https://emerica.com/collections/vegan
eS also put a couple of their newer vegan options on sale (maroon swift 1.5 and blue/grey accel slim). Has anyone tried the previous colorways of the swift 1.5 and can comment on the sizing?
https://esskateboarding.com/collections/vegan/products/swift-1-5-maroon-black-white-5101000158-627
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Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on November 04, 2022, 08:14:36 AM
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Couple of the new vegan models got some decent discounts.

https://emerica.com/collections/vegan
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eS also put a couple of their newer vegan options on sale (maroon swift 1.5 and blue/grey accel slim). Has anyone tried the previous colorways of the swift 1.5 and can comment on the sizing?
https://esskateboarding.com/collections/vegan/products/swift-1-5-maroon-black-white-5101000158-627
swift 1.5 has the same outsole as accel plus so should be tts no?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on November 04, 2022, 08:27:08 AM
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Couple of the new vegan models got some decent discounts.

https://emerica.com/collections/vegan
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https://esskateboarding.com/collections/vegan/products/swift-1-5-maroon-black-white-5101000158-627
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swift 1.5 has the same outsole as accel plus so should be tts no?
I haven't tried the accel plus either, so I don't know first-hand. I've always found SoleTech shoes to be TTS all around, but I got a pair of the Emerica Quentins during the last sale and my true size was slightly small and I had to return them.
Anyway, we finally get a vegan HalfCab and it's this expensive garbage:
https://www.benjaminedgar.com/products/benjamin-edgar-for-vans-vault-half-cab-in-white-white
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0666/1997/products/1_f8946320-b10f-4961-ad46-7069b2650850.jpg?v=1667560469)
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0666/1997/products/1_0c7ca3a9-5c15-48d5-8d04-ad9ccd1ac6a8.jpg?v=1667560613)
$150 shipped
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on November 04, 2022, 08:32:20 AM
I had both the evertstich and accel plus (same sole) and they both fitted tts for me, usually sole tech tts for me is slightly tight but the spanly ksl fits like 1/4 bigger it’s dreamy for my feet.
Those half cabs … ugh :(
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: hayduke lives on November 07, 2022, 06:01:41 PM
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Emerica is having a sale.

Couple of the new vegan models got some decent discounts.

https://emerica.com/collections/vegan
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eS also put a couple of their newer vegan options on sale (maroon swift 1.5 and blue/grey accel slim). Has anyone tried the previous colorways of the swift 1.5 and can comment on the sizing?
https://esskateboarding.com/collections/vegan/products/swift-1-5-maroon-black-white-5101000158-627
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swift 1.5 has the same outsole as accel plus so should be tts no?
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I haven't tried the accel plus either, so I don't know first-hand. I've always found SoleTech shoes to be TTS all around, but I got a pair of the Emerica Quentins during the last sale and my true size was slightly small and I had to return them.
Anyway, we finally get a vegan HalfCab and it's this expensive garbage:
https://www.benjaminedgar.com/products/benjamin-edgar-for-vans-vault-half-cab-in-white-white
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0666/1997/products/1_f8946320-b10f-4961-ad46-7069b2650850.jpg?v=1667560469)
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0666/1997/products/1_0c7ca3a9-5c15-48d5-8d04-ad9ccd1ac6a8.jpg?v=1667560613)
$150 shipped

those are so bad! vans were my shoe of choice for decades but they seriously suck anymore. seems like once rowley went full on trophy hunter kook the company has mostly abandoned vegan options other than canvas slip-ons and authentics. i can only think of one lizzie color and 3 bmx wafflecups in last few years that weren't canvas. i would love a sham reissue but they'd probably make it out of bighorn sheep.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on November 10, 2022, 01:42:43 PM
Anyway, we finally get a vegan HalfCab and it's this expensive garbage:
https://www.benjaminedgar.com/products/benjamin-edgar-for-vans-vault-half-cab-in-white-white
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0666/1997/products/1_f8946320-b10f-4961-ad46-7069b2650850.jpg?v=1667560469)
$150 shipped
so I caved and I bought a pair of these because I can't pass up the rare vegan halfcab. Arrived today and I have to say they're actually pretty dope. They have the thick removable insole similar to the Skate Ultracush but just a softer density (same one they put in the Surf DX line if you're familiar). I'll swap in an ultracush and I'm looking forward to skating them.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on November 11, 2022, 12:27:31 AM
Is the white around the toe cap faux suede?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on November 11, 2022, 06:34:15 AM
Is the white around the toe cap faux suede?
No, it's rubber. It's supposed to be like "extended vulcanization" but it's just a rubber toe and heel cap
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Mean salto on November 11, 2022, 06:50:25 AM
I know it's gonna be near no chance but anyone happen to have a pair of DC pure anytime recently? I remember liking them in like 05 and they look like an ok mid point between dunks and halfcabs (both of which are dumb expensive here now) also non leather/suede options.
https://www.dcshoes.com.au/men%2527s-pure-mid-mid-top-shoes-ADYS400082.html
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on November 23, 2022, 11:32:09 AM
Just noticed that SkateWarehouse lists these as a synthetic upper. NB site just has the generic description of suede & canvas which is obviously incorrect. @rothdigga @mini greek any insight?
https://www.skatewarehouse.com/New_Balance_Numeric_272_Shoes/descpage-NB272XB.html
(https://img.skatewarehouse.com/watermark/rs.php?path=NB272XB-3.jpg&nw=435)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: chronicbackpain on December 14, 2022, 11:44:47 AM
I’m considering getting the FA Louie Mids since it says that it’s rubber-backed velvet. Has anyone seen them in person? The star and chevron look like leather and I can’t tell the difference between velvet and suede by looking at pictures.

Edit: The uppers are velvet but the star chevron is leather, according to the Converse website.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Morning Jazz Radio on December 14, 2022, 08:11:50 PM
Just bought a pair of all black Last Resorts VM003 Canvas Hi. Stoked that LRAB has vegan offerings. 
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: MorningSesh on December 15, 2022, 04:25:11 AM
Just bought a pair of all black Last Resorts VM003 Canvas Hi. Stoked that LRAB has vegan offerings.
I have the same all black ones also, but I haven’t skated them. I just wear them to work, how do you like them for skating? My biggest gripe is not being able to swap insoles.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on December 15, 2022, 05:00:26 AM
You can Defs pull out the LRAB insoles, not hard to do, be gentle and patient and they’ll come out in one piece
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: The real veganshawn on December 15, 2022, 06:22:17 AM
Emerica is having a sale.

Couple of the new vegan models got some decent discounts.

https://emerica.com/collections/vegan
Got my best friend and myself a pair of the KS1. Stoked
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on December 15, 2022, 07:10:09 AM
I’m considering getting the FA Louie Mids since it says that it’s rubber-backed velvet. Has anyone seen them in person? The star and chevron look like leather and I can’t tell the difference between velvet and suede by looking at pictures.

Edit: The uppers are velvet but the star chevron is leather, according to the Converse website.
oh wow, I just assumed those were suede uppers, but yeah, converse is pretty terrible about applying leather trims to otherwise-vegan shoes. See also the cordura canvas one-stars posted here recently (suede heel stripe for no real reason)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: MorningSesh on December 15, 2022, 07:10:43 AM
You can Defs pull out the LRAB insoles, not hard to do, be gentle and patient and they’ll come out in one piece
Cool, never really gave it a try. I’ll probably get a new pair soon.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Morning Jazz Radio on December 15, 2022, 10:19:02 AM
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Just bought a pair of all black Last Resorts VM003 Canvas Hi. Stoked that LRAB has vegan offerings.
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I have the same all black ones also, but I haven’t skated them. I just wear them to work, how do you like them for skating? My biggest gripe is not being able to swap insoles.

The shoes are still in transit. Should have them in a couple of days. I heard a blow dryer can help melt the adhesive on the insole and then can be easily removed. Might give it a try. That's similar to me, I bought these for work as well.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on December 15, 2022, 10:55:02 AM
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Just bought a pair of all black Last Resorts VM003 Canvas Hi. Stoked that LRAB has vegan offerings.
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I have the same all black ones also, but I haven’t skated them. I just wear them to work, how do you like them for skating? My biggest gripe is not being able to swap insoles.
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The shoes are still in transit. Should have them in a couple of days. I heard a blow dryer can help melt the adhesive on the insole and then can be easily removed. Might give it a try. That's similar to me, I bought these for work as well.
I've had multiple pairs of LRABs and I remove the insoles every time. There's seriously only two microscopic dots of super glue holding them in: one in the heel and one more towards the midfoot. No heating is necessary, just peel and pull. That being said, Pontus said they were changing to a softer glue because they recognized that many people were replacing the insoles, so those new black canvas 003 highs might be even easier.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Morning Jazz Radio on December 15, 2022, 11:05:44 AM
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Just bought a pair of all black Last Resorts VM003 Canvas Hi. Stoked that LRAB has vegan offerings.
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I have the same all black ones also, but I haven’t skated them. I just wear them to work, how do you like them for skating? My biggest gripe is not being able to swap insoles.
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The shoes are still in transit. Should have them in a couple of days. I heard a blow dryer can help melt the adhesive on the insole and then can be easily removed. Might give it a try. That's similar to me, I bought these for work as well.
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I've had multiple pairs of LRABs and I remove the insoles every time. There's seriously only two microscopic dots of super glue holding them in: one in the heel and one more towards the midfoot. No heating is necessary, just peel and pull. That being said, Pontus said they were changing to a softer glue because they recognized that many people were replacing the insoles, so those new black canvas 003 highs might be even easier.

Right on. Thanks for the info!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: jkadams on December 21, 2022, 09:58:34 AM
https://shop.ccs.com/collections/shoes/products/clear-weather-kenny-shoes-black
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on December 21, 2022, 11:54:02 AM
https://shop.ccs.com/collections/shoes/products/clear-weather-kenny-shoes-black
Oh man, don’t tell GISM I said this but I may need to get those white ones. I like that they have the canvas toecap instead of rubber. I think I’ll either try these or the new Austyn mids, any release date info on those (Posted in the general release thread)?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on December 21, 2022, 05:46:26 PM
Haha, spend your money how you like, but they are just pretty much biting moonstar’s steeze!

Anyone see those new Etnies vegan mid tops for cold weather? https://eu.etnies.com/collections/vegan/products/semenuk-pro-mtb-copper-4102000143-249
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: sweet son of a bitch on December 22, 2022, 09:50:46 AM
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I’m considering getting the FA Louie Mids since it says that it’s rubber-backed velvet. Has anyone seen them in person? The star and chevron look like leather and I can’t tell the difference between velvet and suede by looking at pictures.

Edit: The uppers are velvet but the star chevron is leather, according to the Converse website.
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oh wow, I just assumed those were suede uppers, but yeah, converse is pretty terrible about applying leather trims to otherwise-vegan shoes. See also the cordura canvas one-stars posted here recently (suede heel stripe for no real reason)
Just pull the star off.
https://www.newbalance.com/pd/bb550/BB550V1-41836.html
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: notmikerusczyk on December 24, 2022, 10:41:49 AM
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I’m considering getting the FA Louie Mids since it says that it’s rubber-backed velvet. Has anyone seen them in person? The star and chevron look like leather and I can’t tell the difference between velvet and suede by looking at pictures.

Edit: The uppers are velvet but the star chevron is leather, according to the Converse website.
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oh wow, I just assumed those were suede uppers, but yeah, converse is pretty terrible about applying leather trims to otherwise-vegan shoes. See also the cordura canvas one-stars posted here recently (suede heel stripe for no real reason)
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Just pull the star off.
https://www.newbalance.com/pd/bb550/BB550V1-41836.html
that's still not vegan. you're still buying an animal product/supporting that industry. that's like buying a burger and then throwing away the patty
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: YMCMB on December 24, 2022, 02:35:16 PM
Anyone ever use TuffToe instead of Shoegoo on canvas shoes?
Stumbled upon this stuff at a workwear store
https://tufftoe.com/videos/?wchannelid=81v1ahsjkl&wmediaid=2ji55sm5ig (https://tufftoe.com/videos/?wchannelid=81v1ahsjkl&wmediaid=2ji55sm5ig)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: sweet son of a bitch on December 24, 2022, 03:28:38 PM
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I’m considering getting the FA Louie Mids since it says that it’s rubber-backed velvet. Has anyone seen them in person? The star and chevron look like leather and I can’t tell the difference between velvet and suede by looking at pictures.

Edit: The uppers are velvet but the star chevron is leather, according to the Converse website.
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oh wow, I just assumed those were suede uppers, but yeah, converse is pretty terrible about applying leather trims to otherwise-vegan shoes. See also the cordura canvas one-stars posted here recently (suede heel stripe for no real reason)
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Just pull the star off.
https://www.newbalance.com/pd/bb550/BB550V1-41836.html
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that's still not vegan. you're still buying an animal product/supporting that industry. that's like buying a burger and then throwing away the patty
Slow your roll pal.No need to come at me that way & don’t pretend like you’re the vegan police. I was making a suggestion to the poster who liked the shoes.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: notmikerusczyk on December 24, 2022, 04:04:35 PM
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I’m considering getting the FA Louie Mids since it says that it’s rubber-backed velvet. Has anyone seen them in person? The star and chevron look like leather and I can’t tell the difference between velvet and suede by looking at pictures.

Edit: The uppers are velvet but the star chevron is leather, according to the Converse website.
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oh wow, I just assumed those were suede uppers, but yeah, converse is pretty terrible about applying leather trims to otherwise-vegan shoes. See also the cordura canvas one-stars posted here recently (suede heel stripe for no real reason)
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Just pull the star off.
https://www.newbalance.com/pd/bb550/BB550V1-41836.html
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that's still not vegan. you're still buying an animal product/supporting that industry. that's like buying a burger and then throwing away the patty
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Slow your roll pal.No need to come at me that way & don’t pretend like you’re the vegan police. I was making a suggestion to the poster who liked the shoes.
came across as harsher than i wanted it to, my apologies. much love to all my vegan kings in here
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Sila on December 24, 2022, 08:28:47 PM
Nah I think it's fair. It's still an animal product. You wouldn't buy a veg fried rice cooked in a bit of pork fat so why would a shoe with minimal leather branding pass?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: sweet son of a bitch on December 25, 2022, 02:13:54 PM
Nah I think it's fair. It's still an animal product. You wouldn't buy a veg fried rice cooked in a bit of pork fat so why would a shoe with minimal leather branding pass?
Yeah, i wouldn’t buy veg fried rice or those gross cons. But I would buy jeans and pull the leather tag off. Go watch the tired™️ video then go skate or don’t. #veganking.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on December 25, 2022, 09:40:02 PM
Let’s keep it all vegan love in here and just remember people are on different stages in their journeys/ have different ways of approaching things. I.e. I personally won’t wear suede, but if you’re a vegan who only thrifts suede shoes then I can back that.

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Not much going on the vegan shoe front that is really exciting me although I do feel like the KSLs aren’t getting enough love. Hopefully NB# can drop the bomb colourway for the 440s when they drop next year…
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on December 26, 2022, 09:38:34 AM
Let’s keep it all vegan love you in here and just remember people are on different stages in their journeys/ have different ways of approaching things. I.e. I personally won’t wear suede, but if you’re a vegan who only thrifts suede shoes then I can back that.

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Not much going on the vegan shoe front that is really exciting me although I do feel like the KSLs aren’t getting enough love. Hopefully NB# can drop the bomb colourway for the 440s when they drop next year…
I’m so excited for the vegan 440s, I really hope they don’t come in some doodoo color. Just anything standard/tolerable, please.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: sweet son of a bitch on December 26, 2022, 10:24:54 AM
Let’s keep it all vegan love you in here and just remember people are on different stages in their journeys/ have different ways of approaching things. I.e. I personally won’t wear suede, but if you’re a vegan who only thrifts suede shoes then I can back that.

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Not much going on the vegan shoe front that is really exciting me although I do feel like the KSLs aren’t getting enough love. Hopefully NB# can drop the bomb colourway for the 440s when they drop next year…
Are they all canvas & when are the 440’s supposed to drop? Appreciate you being the voice of reason.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: hayduke lives on December 26, 2022, 10:59:43 AM
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Let’s keep it all vegan love you in here and just remember people are on different stages in their journeys/ have different ways of approaching things. I.e. I personally won’t wear suede, but if you’re a vegan who only thrifts suede shoes then I can back that.

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Not much going on the vegan shoe front that is really exciting me although I do feel like the KSLs aren’t getting enough love. Hopefully NB# can drop the bomb colourway for the 440s when they drop next year…
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Are they all canvas & when are the 440’s supposed to drop? Appreciate you being the voice of reason.
no mention of materials or colorway but according to rothdigga july 2023.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: yourfuckingdad on December 26, 2022, 01:30:44 PM
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Nah I think it's fair. It's still an animal product. You wouldn't buy a veg fried rice cooked in a bit of pork fat so why would a shoe with minimal leather branding pass?
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Yeah, i wouldn’t buy veg fried rice or those gross cons. But I would buy jeans and pull the leather tag off. Go watch the tired™️ video then go skate or don’t. #veganking.

I don't understand the point of pulling it off? It doesn't harm anything to wear it. Might as well leave it on at that point.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on December 26, 2022, 03:12:16 PM
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Let’s keep it all vegan love you in here and just remember people are on different stages in their journeys/ have different ways of approaching things. I.e. I personally won’t wear suede, but if you’re a vegan who only thrifts suede shoes then I can back that.

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Not much going on the vegan shoe front that is really exciting me although I do feel like the KSLs aren’t getting enough love. Hopefully NB# can drop the bomb colourway for the 440s when they drop next year…
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I’m so excited for the vegan 440s, I really hope they don’t come in some doodoo color. Just anything standard/tolerable, please.
yeah, I’m kinda anxious about the colourway tbh…
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on January 10, 2023, 07:14:11 PM
Purple ones listed as synth suede (but not vegan?):
https://www.instagram.com/p/CnPX4gWuSME/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Probably a misprint…
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: pedro_mayn on January 11, 2023, 04:04:04 AM
Purple ones listed as synth suede (but not vegan?):
Probably a misprint…

I find that with eS, that a few times things are incorrectly labelled.

Best off asking Don if unsure, he answered me about something not actually being synth suede on a Quattro colourway the other day.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: sweet son of a bitch on January 15, 2023, 09:37:39 AM
https://www.jcpenney.com/p/airwalk-proto600-mens-sneakers/ppr5008223061?pTmplType=regular

https://www.jcpenney.com/p/airwalk-aurora-mens-sneakers/ppr5008277979?pTmplType=regular

 
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on January 15, 2023, 08:22:24 PM
I doubt imma support airwalk in 2023 unless they can drop some heavy reissues, but neither of those links work...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: sweet son of a bitch on January 16, 2023, 05:58:38 AM
I doubt imma support airwalk in 2023 unless they can drop some heavy reissues, but neither of those links work...
Well they are sold & jc penny for 100$ & synthetic. Even the ones that Clive wear are all synthetic. I still wouldn’t wear them either but not would I wear purple emericas.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: The real veganshawn on January 16, 2023, 09:20:27 AM
The last pair of leather shoes I got were Airwalks, might have to get a pair synthetic for nostalgia sake
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on January 20, 2023, 06:27:53 AM
I knew this color (sand, not red) existed but damn…
https://www.instagram.com/p/CnmrefiPv2g/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: chronicbackpain on January 22, 2023, 12:01:19 PM
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The éS QUATTRO debuted in 1998, the same year Google was founded. Both were revolutionary in the their respective worlds. The QUATTRO sold out so fast, we believe if it wasn’t for this shoe, the search engine – Google, wouldn’t be as popular as it is today. Ronnie Creager & Rick McCrank were both fans of the éS QUATTRO thanks to its supreme comfort, boardfeel and its stunning appearance - the best option before Tinder! Want to get laid, paid and get an upgrade… the NEW updated éS QUATTRO is for you!
If there was a betting app for skateboarding shit, I’d put $1000 on Kelly Hart for writing that description.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on January 27, 2023, 10:22:14 AM
https://soletechnology-catalogues.cld.bz/Emerica-SP23-Catalog
https://soletechnology-catalogues.cld.bz/eS-SP23-Catalog
https://soletechnology-catalogues.cld.bz/etnies-SP23-Catalog

New SoleTech catalogs are released. Emerica with one paltry new option: a Romero Laced, like it's 2014 or some shit.
Fun while it lasted I guess.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: sebbo on January 28, 2023, 07:26:06 AM
https://soletechnology-catalogues.cld.bz/Emerica-SP23-Catalog
https://soletechnology-catalogues.cld.bz/eS-SP23-Catalog
https://soletechnology-catalogues.cld.bz/etnies-SP23-Catalog

New SoleTech catalogs are released. Emerica with one paltry new option: a Romero Laced, like it's 2014 or some shit.
Fun while it lasted I guess.


The romero looks really cool. Wonder how they skate. The seem to have no cushioning or heel protection at all.
The és melange also looks really sick.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Roisto on January 28, 2023, 08:56:38 AM
https://soletechnology-catalogues.cld.bz/Emerica-SP23-Catalog
https://soletechnology-catalogues.cld.bz/eS-SP23-Catalog
https://soletechnology-catalogues.cld.bz/etnies-SP23-Catalog

New SoleTech catalogs are released. Emerica with one paltry new option: a Romero Laced, like it's 2014 or some shit.
Fun while it lasted I guess.

That green Marana is looking pretty nice IMO. Overall I'm more into Etnies designs these days than Emerica or éS, which is wild to me.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: chronicbackpain on January 28, 2023, 11:09:12 AM
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https://soletechnology-catalogues.cld.bz/Emerica-SP23-Catalog
https://soletechnology-catalogues.cld.bz/eS-SP23-Catalog
https://soletechnology-catalogues.cld.bz/etnies-SP23-Catalog

New SoleTech catalogs are released. Emerica with one paltry new option: a Romero Laced, like it's 2014 or some shit.
Fun while it lasted I guess.
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The romero looks really cool. Wonder how they skate. The seem to have no cushioning or heel protection at all.
The és melange also looks really sick.
They skate well, do not last long, and have no heel cushioning/protection. The material around the heel is kind of flimsy and tears quicker than other shoes with little-to-no padding. However, the slightly narrow upper half of the shoe makes flicking the board feel more effortless. If they updated the shoe and added the same protection that the Dickson shoe has in the heel, it would be a staple for me (in non-canvas colorways).

I’ve been waiting on a vegan slip-cup colorway for a while, but I give up.

Edit:
Any recommendations for cupsoles for feet with fatter toes? I’m about to give up and go half a size up with all eyelets laced. If I do that, I’ll be changing laces too often and have a lower rate of landing tricks.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on January 28, 2023, 01:36:25 PM
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https://soletechnology-catalogues.cld.bz/Emerica-SP23-Catalog
https://soletechnology-catalogues.cld.bz/eS-SP23-Catalog
https://soletechnology-catalogues.cld.bz/etnies-SP23-Catalog

New SoleTech catalogs are released. Emerica with one paltry new option: a Romero Laced, like it's 2014 or some shit.
Fun while it lasted I guess.
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The romero looks really cool. Wonder how they skate. The seem to have no cushioning or heel protection at all.
The és melange also looks really sick.
I've had a few pairs over the years and the Romero Laced is probably the thinnest, most unsupportive skate-specific shoe you can buy. It's one step up from skating barefoot. I often also skate in Vans Skate/Pro Authentics, and when I would switch between the two, the Authentics felt so much more substantive and supportive, which is really saying a lot.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Shrinedescender on January 28, 2023, 06:24:45 PM
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https://soletechnology-catalogues.cld.bz/Emerica-SP23-Catalog
https://soletechnology-catalogues.cld.bz/eS-SP23-Catalog
https://soletechnology-catalogues.cld.bz/etnies-SP23-Catalog

New SoleTech catalogs are released. Emerica with one paltry new option: a Romero Laced, like it's 2014 or some shit.
Fun while it lasted I guess.
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That green Marana is looking pretty nice IMO. Overall I'm more into Etnies designs these days than Emerica or éS, which is wild to me.

And Etnies seem to last the longest out of the three brands for me. Shoes like the Joslin and Marana are built like tanks, and comparable in price when on sale.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: hayduke lives on January 28, 2023, 06:56:53 PM
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https://soletechnology-catalogues.cld.bz/Emerica-SP23-Catalog
https://soletechnology-catalogues.cld.bz/eS-SP23-Catalog
https://soletechnology-catalogues.cld.bz/etnies-SP23-Catalog

New SoleTech catalogs are released. Emerica with one paltry new option: a Romero Laced, like it's 2014 or some shit.
Fun while it lasted I guess.
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The romero looks really cool. Wonder how they skate. The seem to have no cushioning or heel protection at all.
The és melange also looks really sick.
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They skate well, do not last long, and have no heel cushioning/protection. The material around the heel is kind of flimsy and tears quicker than other shoes with little-to-no padding. However, the slightly narrow upper half of the shoe makes flicking the board feel more effortless. If they updated the shoe and added the same protection that the Dickson shoe has in the heel, it would be a staple for me (in non-canvas colorways).

I’ve been waiting on a vegan slip-cup colorway for a while, but I give up.

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Any recommendations for cupsoles for feet with fatter toes? I’m about to give up and go half a size up with all eyelets laced. If I do that, I’ll be changing laces too often and have a lower rate of landing tricks.

vegan wino slip-cup is my dream too. closest thing is the vans bmx slip-on with waffle cup, but you're stuck with the checkerboard colorway for vegan currently.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: sebbo on January 29, 2023, 02:21:31 AM
trying out the swift 1.5 now, as it was on sale. skated the nyjah 2 for about 2,5 years now but want to try something different, although I got now complaints about the nyjah.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on January 30, 2023, 08:13:23 PM
trying out the swift 1.5 now, as it was on sale. skated the nyjah 2 for about 2,5 years now but want to try something different, although I got now complaints about the nyjah.
the outsole on the 1.5s is one of my faves! what color did you cop?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: sebbo on January 31, 2023, 12:35:10 AM
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the outsole on the 1.5s is one of my faves! what color did you cop?

the all black one.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on January 31, 2023, 01:31:01 AM
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the outsole on the 1.5s is one of my faves! what color did you cop?
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the all black one.
boss! I’m really enjoying my all black spanlys
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: sebbo on January 31, 2023, 04:21:13 AM
shoes just arrived. first impression is really good. they are super comfortable. probably gonna skate them right away tonight.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: sweet son of a bitch on February 01, 2023, 11:30:27 AM
shoes just arrived. first impression is really good. they are super comfortable. probably gonna skate them right away tonight.
Oh sick! You picked up some airwalks?

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Post by: chronicbackpain on February 01, 2023, 12:02:33 PM
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shoes just arrived. first impression is really good. they are super comfortable. probably gonna skate them right away tonight.
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Oh sick! You picked up some airwalks?
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0545/1949/6901/products/5101000158-004-S-001_2048x.png?v=1637784909)
pretty sure it‘s the eS Swift 1.5
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: sweet son of a bitch on February 01, 2023, 12:05:50 PM
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Oh sick! You picked up some airwalks?
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pretty sure it‘s the eS Swift 1.5
✔️🖤
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: sebbo on February 12, 2023, 09:19:31 AM
Is the sole of the accel slim better than the one from the swift?
The grip of the swift is getting flatter after about 6-7 sessions.
I like the thinner sole overall but landing primo hurts like hell compared to the nyjah.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on February 12, 2023, 10:31:19 AM
Is the sole of the accel slim better than the one from the swift?
The grip of the swift is getting flatter after about 6-7 sessions.
I like the thinner sole overall but landing primo hurts like hell compared to the nyjah.
The accel slim sole is real thin, which I appreciated as a mainly vulc guy. But the shoe is absurdly narrow overall which was the dealbreaker for me.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: sebbo on February 14, 2023, 05:15:36 PM
Here's a photo of the wear on my caspians. I'm primarily a low-impact ledge/curb/manny pad guy and this is somewhere between 5-10 sessions in
(https://i.ibb.co/dp0jY43/caspians.jpg)

How is the sole of the caspian? Is it a little thicker and has more support, or are all soles similar on és shoes?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on February 14, 2023, 08:03:22 PM
Is the sole of the accel slim better than the one from the swift?
The grip of the swift is getting flatter after about 6-7 sessions.
I like the thinner sole overall but landing primo hurts like hell compared to the nyjah.
I would say no, accel slim feels almost vulc! Get some vegan spanlys if you don’t like the swift 🌱
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: sebbo on February 15, 2023, 12:54:49 AM
Yeah, that's on my mind as well. It is on sale on the Emerica site but unfortunately not available in my size at the moment.
I like the swift comfort and skate wise but the thin sole is bugging me, as it has no protection at all.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on February 15, 2023, 04:33:49 AM
Yeah, that's on my mind as well. It is on sale on the Emerica site but unfortunately not available in my size at the moment.
I like the swift comfort and skate wise but the thin sole is bugging me, as it has no protection at all.
spanlys will be right up your alley then! Or you can wait for the summer until the vegan NB# 440s drop!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: NoochSauce on February 15, 2023, 09:55:40 PM
Muska said the first éS drop of his shoe won’t be vegan, but he will make sure there are options in the future. Stoked on that and hoping the Creager reissue will get the same treatment
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Roisto on February 15, 2023, 10:44:15 PM
Muska said the first éS drop of his shoe won’t be vegan, but he will make sure there are options in the future. Stoked on that and hoping the Creager reissue will get the same treatment

They’re reissuing the éS Muska? My favorite shoe from my teenage years! 😍
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on February 16, 2023, 01:25:57 AM
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They’re reissuing the éS Muska? My favorite shoe from my teenage years! 😍
lots of pics in the main shoe thread!
Funny, I remember Muska on Supra saying that he wanted to drop vegan shoes …
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Roisto on February 16, 2023, 01:37:19 AM
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They’re reissuing the éS Muska? My favorite shoe from my teenage years! 😍
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lots of pics in the main shoe thread!
Funny, I remember Muska on Supra saying that he wanted to drop vegan shoes …

Damn. I never check that as it’s too much for me. Maybe I have to go take a look now.  :o
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on February 16, 2023, 06:33:57 AM
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They’re reissuing the éS Muska? My favorite shoe from my teenage years! 😍
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lots of pics in the main shoe thread!
Funny, I remember Muska on Supra saying that he wanted to drop vegan shoes …
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Damn. I never check that as it’s too much for me. Maybe I have to go take a look now.  :o
looks like the Muska resissues are going to be animal leather this time around tho  >:(
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: NoochSauce on February 16, 2023, 08:28:44 AM
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They’re reissuing the éS Muska? My favorite shoe from my teenage years! 😍
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lots of pics in the main shoe thread!
Funny, I remember Muska on Supra saying that he wanted to drop vegan shoes …
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Damn. I never check that as it’s too much for me. Maybe I have to go take a look now.  :o
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looks like the Muska resissues are going to be animal leather this time around tho  >:(

Yeah it’s unfortunate. I think one of the three should have been synthetic. Muska definitely cares though so I’m sure we’ll see a pair sooner than later! I love eS too because I feel like they listen to their customers. We got the OG Accel, Quattro, Silo and they did them in great colors. Overall really glad to see more reissues!!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: NoochSauce on February 17, 2023, 09:01:57 AM
“Synthetic leather with foam padding”

https://www.dcshoes.com/men%2527s-lynx-zero-shoes-191282904923.html#cgid=collabs_lynx-zero&start=1&hitcount=18

(https://tinypic.host/images/2023/02/17/CE312221-EEDA-41B2-BC12-8705EE16F1E8.jpg)

Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: sebbo on February 17, 2023, 10:31:43 AM
“Synthetic leather with foam padding”

https://www.dcshoes.com/men%2527s-lynx-zero-shoes-191282904923.html#cgid=collabs_lynx-zero&start=1&hitcount=18

(https://tinypic.host/images/2023/02/17/CE312221-EEDA-41B2-BC12-8705EE16F1E8.jpg)

Listed as a leather shoe for me.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on February 17, 2023, 10:43:08 AM
DC website has been pretty well established as being inaccurate. Go back quite a few pages in this thread and you can see multiple posts of people contacting their customer service (presumably 3rd party) who insisted that EVERY pair of DC shoes is synthetic leather.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: NoochSauce on February 17, 2023, 01:14:10 PM
DC website has been pretty well established as being inaccurate. Go back quite a few pages in this thread and you can see multiple posts of people contacting their customer service (presumably 3rd party) who insisted that EVERY pair of DC shoes is synthetic leather.

(https://tinypic.host/images/2023/02/17/F50EF464-574B-4AD2-B818-5650E9E12A08.jpg)

Yeah. I don’t get it. I do feel like companies use more synthetics than we’re told, but how as consumers are we supposed to navigate that shit. They did have a vegan friendly labeled lynx zero, but it was just a camo all canvas version. They should bring back the Clockers from back in the day that were canvas, but have the rubber toe cap
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: notmikerusczyk on February 17, 2023, 01:38:25 PM
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Yeah, that's on my mind as well. It is on sale on the Emerica site but unfortunately not available in my size at the moment.
I like the swift comfort and skate wise but the thin sole is bugging me, as it has no protection at all.
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spanlys will be right up your alley then! Or you can wait for the summer until the vegan NB# 440s drop!
where did you see that this was officially happening? (other than what he replied to my comment with)
this would be so sick
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: chronicbackpain on February 17, 2023, 01:47:24 PM
I don’t get DC vegan labels. It’s mostly on canvas shoes like the Manual Hi but never around for canvas models of shoes like the Kalis Mid from the actual skate line. Do they use different glues or are the descriptions just off?

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Yeah, that's on my mind as well. It is on sale on the Emerica site but unfortunately not available in my size at the moment.
I like the swift comfort and skate wise but the thin sole is bugging me, as it has no protection at all.
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spanlys will be right up your alley then! Or you can wait for the summer until the vegan NB# 440s drop!
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where did you see that this was officially happening? (other than what he replied to my comment with)
this would be so sick
rothdigga mentioned it in at least the NB# thread. It’s releasing the same time as the next colorway of #420, if I remember correctly, which probably means around 7/10.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: notmikerusczyk on February 17, 2023, 02:33:28 PM
I don’t get DC vegan labels. It’s mostly on canvas shoes like the Manual Hi but never around for canvas models of shoes like the Kalis Mid from the actual skate line. Do they use different glues or are the descriptions just off?

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Yeah, that's on my mind as well. It is on sale on the Emerica site but unfortunately not available in my size at the moment.
I like the swift comfort and skate wise but the thin sole is bugging me, as it has no protection at all.
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spanlys will be right up your alley then! Or you can wait for the summer until the vegan NB# 440s drop!
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where did you see that this was officially happening? (other than what he replied to my comment with)
this would be so sick
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rothdigga mentioned it in at least the NB# thread. It’s releasing the same time as the next colorway of #420, if I remember correctly, which probably means around 7/10.
oh yup found it, thank you. that's so exciting
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: NoochSauce on February 17, 2023, 09:00:05 PM
These are dope

(https://tinypic.host/images/2023/02/18/C9ACE804-C7FA-4CE1-B5C2-6F3DCE15E429.jpg)

https://esskateboarding.com/collections/vegan/products/swift-15-black-white-royal-5101000158-890

And the slim joints for the vulc heads

https://emerica.com/collections/vegan/products/romero-laced-grey-black-yellow-6102000089-038
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: jkadams on February 19, 2023, 11:12:22 PM
https://shop.ccs.com/collections/globe/products/globe-gillette-shoes-black-cream

Not entirely clear if the heel strip and other bits of trim are animal or synth.

Design seems a little odd.  I think I'd rather see a canvas/synth version of those high slip on dovers.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: sebbo on February 20, 2023, 02:05:14 AM
These are dope

(https://tinypic.host/images/2023/02/18/C9ACE804-C7FA-4CE1-B5C2-6F3DCE15E429.jpg)

https://esskateboarding.com/collections/vegan/products/swift-15-black-white-royal-5101000158-890

And the slim joints for the vulc heads

https://emerica.com/collections/vegan/products/romero-laced-grey-black-yellow-6102000089-038

The sole of the swift after about 3 weeks of skating, 2-3 sessions per week.  :(
The rest is holding up great but losing grip so quickly really sucks.

(https://i.imgur.com/bjrnJDQ.jpg)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on February 20, 2023, 04:42:56 AM
https://shop.ccs.com/collections/globe/products/globe-gillette-shoes-black-cream

Not entirely clear if the heel strip and other bits of trim are animal or synth.

Design seems a little odd.  I think I'd rather see a canvas/synth version of those high slip on dovers.
The description says synthetic leather so I think these are all good. I’m waiting on the midtop versions that were posted in the main upcoming thread a couple weeks ago (mid gillettes, not the dover)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: jkadams on February 20, 2023, 01:51:40 PM
@kneebone  I'm not seeing the mid gillettes that you mentioned (I tried search, and just clicking back through the upcoming thread, I must be missing them somehow); please post or link here if you have time/inclination
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on February 20, 2023, 01:59:11 PM
Anyone skates the Romero laced? They’ve got a vegan colorway in the latest drop …
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on February 20, 2023, 02:08:53 PM
Anyone skates the Romero laced? They’ve got a vegan colorway in the latest drop …
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https://soletechnology-catalogues.cld.bz/etnies-SP23-Catalog

New SoleTech catalogs are released. Emerica with one paltry new option: a Romero Laced, like it's 2014 or some shit.
Fun while it lasted I guess.
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The romero looks really cool. Wonder how they skate. The seem to have no cushioning or heel protection at all.
The és melange also looks really sick.
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I've had a few pairs over the years and the Romero Laced is probably the thinnest, most unsupportive skate-specific shoe you can buy. It's one step up from skating barefoot. I often also skate in Vans Skate/Pro Authentics, and when I would switch between the two, the Authentics felt so much more substantive and supportive, which is really saying a lot.
I posted my review here on the previous page. My last were the grey canvas ones with the clear icy blue sole. Mayyybe the synthetic suede ones will feel a little more substantive but I doubt it. They have to last longer than the canvas ones tho, I blew ollie holes thru them in one 45 min curb session
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Post by: kneebone on February 20, 2023, 02:13:43 PM
@kneebone  I'm not seeing the mid gillettes that you mentioned (I tried search, and just clicking back through the upcoming thread, I must be missing them somehow); please post or link here if you have time/inclination
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(https://i.ibb.co/PFFSRY4/AFF70-CD7-9890-43-EA-9-CA5-088-D58272-BD2.jpg)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on February 20, 2023, 05:36:15 PM
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New SoleTech catalogs are released. Emerica with one paltry new option: a Romero Laced, like it's 2014 or some shit.
Fun while it lasted I guess.
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The romero looks really cool. Wonder how they skate. The seem to have no cushioning or heel protection at all.
The és melange also looks really sick.
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I've had a few pairs over the years and the Romero Laced is probably the thinnest, most unsupportive skate-specific shoe you can buy. It's one step up from skating barefoot. I often also skate in Vans Skate/Pro Authentics, and when I would switch between the two, the Authentics felt so much more substantive and supportive, which is really saying a lot.
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I posted my review here on the previous page. My last were the grey canvas ones with the clear icy blue sole. Mayyybe the synthetic suede ones will feel a little more substantive but I doubt it. They have to last longer than the canvas ones tho, I blew ollie holes thru them in one 45 min curb session
fucking hell, they don’t sound like anything I’d like to put anywhere near my feet…
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Roisto on February 20, 2023, 09:53:31 PM
Those Gillettes seem sorta interesting but why are they so expensive. It’s just a basic vulc, no?
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Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on February 20, 2023, 10:18:20 PM
Those Gillettes seem sorta interesting but why are they so expensive. It’s just a basic vulc, no?
I probably just buy vegan LRABs instead tbh… (if I still skated vulcs)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on February 21, 2023, 05:41:41 AM
Those Gillettes seem sorta interesting but why are they so expensive. It’s just a basic vulc, no?
There’s a tiny bit of new tech in there, like the ventilation on the instep side of the shoe, but not enough to bump it up to that pricepoint
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on February 25, 2023, 12:52:50 PM
I know there's low tolerance for Nike in this thread, but there's new canvas Blazer low coming out with some unique foxing tape/toe cap going on. Link has more details on the partnership:
https://www.nike.com/launch/t/nike-sb-blazer-low-x-doyenne-coconut-milk-and-rattan
(https://static.nike.com/a/images/t_prod_ss/w_640,c_limit,f_auto/9bba503b-7b44-48b0-a256-8c1284f794f2/nike-sb-blazer-low-x-doyenne-coconut-milk-and-rattan-dz3406-100-release-date.jpg)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on February 28, 2023, 11:26:29 AM
copied from the General thread, looks like we're (finally) getting a vegan-friendly Crockett. Although the way they've done it with the one-piece upper, it kinda just looks like a wafflecup LRAB VM001 high
(https://i.ibb.co/ZTBJDt2/9-A1-C283-E-55-C1-4214-873-A-A936-C66-CA92-B.jpg)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on February 28, 2023, 03:54:14 PM
copied from the General thread, looks like we're (finally) getting a vegan-friendly Crockett. Although the way they've done it with the one-piece upper, it kinda just looks like a wafflecup LRAB VM001 high
(https://i.ibb.co/ZTBJDt2/9-A1-C283-E-55-C1-4214-873-A-A936-C66-CA92-B.jpg)
you know I was just thinking the other day, “why oh why can’t they do an all canvas Crockett?” Not sure I dig the colourway, but it might be the first pair of vans I buy in a long long time.
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Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on February 28, 2023, 05:58:03 PM
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I don't work for NB and I've never had a pair of 440s, but even I know everyone in this thread who has had them complains about the sole wearing quickly. I'm still looking forward to the vegan-friendly 440s so I can try it out for myself tho!
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I totally get and have seen those comments but most of them seemed to just have super longer lasting uppers and then the person wears out the sole unit before the upper mostly.  We put a lot of durability in our upper so that makes a lot of sense to me, it's not always going to be even on that.  I really wanted to make sure there wasn't a full blown manufacturing issue with them that we needed to address. 
Vegan ones coming in July/Aug!  Hopefully you can snag some.  440's and 272's in that batch.
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Is there still going to be a 420 colorway around 7/10? Also, is the vegan 440 a Ryan Lay colorway or just a team model?
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There is a 420 coming out this year sometime, most likely around that 7/10 date again as it's been hard to hit April 20 for production lately.
The Vegan ones are just team colorways and not tied to a rider. 
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Post by: Xen on February 28, 2023, 06:38:08 PM
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you know I was just thinking the other day, “why oh why can’t they do an all canvas Crockett?” Not sure I dig the colourway, but it might be the first pair of vans I buy in a long long time.

My ankle broke just looking at that shoe.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: jkadams on March 01, 2023, 03:11:46 PM
> My ankle broke just looking at that shoe.

@Xen why do you say that?  high tops in general, or something specific with these?

looks like there might be some black ones too:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CosoN70pYI-/
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on March 01, 2023, 03:34:22 PM
Oh damn I like those all-black ones way better. I didn’t love the waffle cup when I had the vegan old skool bmx a few years ago, but I think that was mostly because the upper was really stiff. Canvas upper might resolve that
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: jkadams on March 01, 2023, 03:56:24 PM
not in love with these, and not sure they're even built for skating, but hemp cupsole high tops:

https://www.dcshoes.com/men%2527s-manteca-4-hi-high-top-shoes-194466391267.html
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on March 02, 2023, 04:49:30 AM
Oh damn I like those all-black ones way better. 
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: The real veganshawn on March 04, 2023, 06:03:57 AM
I know there's low tolerance for Nike in this thread, but there's new canvas Blazer low coming out with some unique foxing tape/toe cap going on. Link has more details on the partnership:
https://www.nike.com/launch/t/nike-sb-blazer-low-x-doyenne-coconut-milk-and-rattan
(https://static.nike.com/a/images/t_prod_ss/w_640,c_limit,f_auto/9bba503b-7b44-48b0-a256-8c1284f794f2/nike-sb-blazer-low-x-doyenne-coconut-milk-and-rattan-dz3406-100-release-date.jpg)
A Blazer mid vegan is my dream skate shoe
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: The real veganshawn on March 04, 2023, 06:05:09 AM
not in love with these, and not sure they're even built for skating, but hemp cupsole high tops:

https://www.dcshoes.com/men%2527s-manteca-4-hi-high-top-shoes-194466391267.html
Looks like a dunk
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on March 07, 2023, 06:07:18 PM
Crockett confirmed on insta that the black colourway is all canvas and that there’s another all canvas colourway (perhaps the cream/ quasi one that got leaked?) coming before that too!
Guess I’ll get the 440s over the summer and then the black Crocketts for winter!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on March 10, 2023, 06:46:48 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/sVyrnSp.jpg)
One of the Vans collector/preview accounts posted this last night. Judging by the shape of the toe bumper foxing I'm guessing that these will be a Vans Vault release, or maybe under the classics. No release date given, only "coming later"
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: The real veganshawn on March 21, 2023, 12:04:34 PM
I'm excited about the new Last Resort shoe 😞
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on March 22, 2023, 06:40:06 AM
That half cab looks terrible … how hard is it to bring out a pro or 92 in a vegan colourway? Very hard apparently!
I back LRAB regardless of colourways, they do at least 1 vegan option every drop.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on March 22, 2023, 01:01:58 PM
The white canvas Quasi Crocketts are up on paradeworld. Still can't tell if that outsole is black or a dark olive green
(https://res.cloudinary.com/dm1ikhi6x/image/upload/w_500,c_limit/q_auto:low,f_auto/products/MjQ0LTgxOTAzNDk3MDU1MzM6MTM2NzAyOTIxNA)
https://www.paradeworld.com/products/vans-gilbert-crockett-high-quasi-white-canvas-rubber-shoes-244-8190349705533/
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: chronicbackpain on March 22, 2023, 03:14:49 PM
Not the same as buying from Uprise or Venue but you get:
Free shipping plus 20% off with DADDIES20

https://www.daddiesboardshop.com/products/vans-crockett-high-decon-shoes-white?variant=42673575329960&edit=42673575329960:7e0eb92d2084742e1d6a175c9c8baff0

I’ve found links to shop sites with the shoes, but the pages aren’t active yet. I wonder if they are supposed to release Friday or Saturday.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on March 22, 2023, 08:51:23 PM
I didn’t even notice the price tag on these. $95 is steep
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: MorningSesh on March 23, 2023, 01:42:10 PM
Not stoked on cariuma being the first thing I see whenever i google vegan skate shoes. Really trying to avoid buying anymore canvas shoes but all the other synthetic suede options are so pricey and/or the shoes are hideous.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: chronicbackpain on March 23, 2023, 01:57:22 PM
Not stoked on cariuma being the first thing I see whenever i google vegan skate shoes. Really trying to avoid buying anymore canvas shoes but all the other synthetic suede options are so pricey and/or the shoes are hideous.
You can hunt down old seasons of NB#420 if SoleTech isn’t your thing. It’s all synthetic and NB confirmed that they use water-based glue. Samaria Brevard had a 213 [vulc] model that’s vegan-friendly. Otherwise, you’re stuck with Nike Blazer Courts or CONS CTAS (which may or may not have animal-based adhesives).
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on March 23, 2023, 02:27:01 PM
If you're not opposed to the Swoosh, Nike just released some canvas dunk mids this week (going fast, but not as fast as most dunks usually go). They're non-SBs tho. Couple colors out now, and looks like more are on the way.
https://www.nike.com/t/dunk-mid-mens-shoes-RHtFM2/DV0830-001
EDIT: Nevermind, it's a leather swoosh. My bad.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on March 23, 2023, 02:30:45 PM
Not stoked on cariuma being the first thing I see whenever i google vegan skate shoes. Really trying to avoid buying anymore canvas shoes but all the other synthetic suede options are so pricey and/or the shoes are hideous.
I'm a broken record here, but the eS Caspian are great synth suede vulc, and can usually be found on sale for cheap. Not all colors are synth, but the ones that are are clearly labeled
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: MorningSesh on March 23, 2023, 03:13:49 PM
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Not stoked on cariuma being the first thing I see whenever i google vegan skate shoes. Really trying to avoid buying anymore canvas shoes but all the other synthetic suede options are so pricey and/or the shoes are hideous.
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You can hunt down old seasons of NB#420 if SoleTech isn’t your thing. It’s all synthetic and NB confirmed that they use water-based glue. Samaria Brevard had a 213 [vulc] model that’s vegan-friendly. Otherwise, you’re stuck with Nike Blazer Courts or CONS CTAS (which may or may not have animal-based adhesives).
Im skating the NB#213s right now and couldn’t find anymore in my size. Not a big fan of the 420s but may just try the Nike Blazer courts in the future, thanks.

@kneebone I ended up just copping the silos since i saw they were on sale too but think im going to give the kaspians a shot next. Wish they had better colorways but ill take it for the sale price for sure. Appreciate the suggestions
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on March 23, 2023, 07:24:48 PM
Spanly KSLs in all black synth yo!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: jkadams on March 24, 2023, 06:46:16 PM
"Leather on the Swoosh and heel tab adds a premium touch."
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Shrinedescender on March 24, 2023, 06:51:20 PM
"Leather on the Swoosh and heel tab adds a premium touch."

I've been saying this for awhile but companies will happily ostracize a potential market of buyers just so they can put a leather logo or panel somewhere on an otherwise vegan shoe. The Cordura Cons posted recently with the suede heel tab strip was a particularly egregious offender.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on March 24, 2023, 10:54:43 PM
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"Leather on the Swoosh and heel tab adds a premium touch."
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I've been saying this for awhile but companies will happily ostracize a potential market of buyers just so they can put a leather logo or panel somewhere on an otherwise vegan shoe. The Cordura Cons posted recently with the suede heel tab strip was a particularly egregious offender.
pet hate!
I mean if you’re gunna put on the Ollie area to reinforce it, then sure but putting it ONLY on heel tabs etc. is so fucking pointless!!!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: chronicbackpain on March 25, 2023, 01:26:17 AM
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"Leather on the Swoosh and heel tab adds a premium touch."
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I've been saying this for awhile but companies will happily ostracize a potential market of buyers just so they can put a leather logo or panel somewhere on an otherwise vegan shoe. The Cordura Cons posted recently with the suede heel tab strip was a particularly egregious offender.
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pet hate!
I mean if you’re gunna put on the Ollie area to reinforce it, then sure but putting it ONLY on heel tabs etc. is so fucking pointless!!!
Converse, Lakai and Nike are terrible when it comes to this.

I’m confused about DC because they only label the non-skate stuff as vegan but the canvas or ripstop models of Kalis Vulc, for example, don’t get labeled vegan.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: sweet son of a bitch on March 25, 2023, 05:20:07 AM
https://www.adidas.com/us/atlas-forum-adv-shoes/HQ6996.html

Synthetic upper
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: chronicbackpain on March 25, 2023, 06:03:08 AM
https://www.adidas.com/us/atlas-forum-adv-shoes/HQ6996.html

Synthetic upper

Atlas:
Quote
Our collaborative shoe features a clean court-inspired white upper constructed using a well-considered blend of tumbled and synthetic leathers.

Adidas employee confirmed it’s vegan:
(https://i.ibb.co/m6MKB7c/4-F62-AB6-C-A585-4-AB2-986-C-053834-EF9-FD8.jpg)

Atlas has listed vegan products like NB#420 as suede in the past. I understand that the people who were involved in the design process are different from whoever types the descriptions, but I’m somewhat skeptical. I’ve been wanting to get a pair of Forum Low ADVs so badly, though. Maybe, someone has seen them in person and can confirm?

Edit: It looks like it’s probably vegan. It may be a typo because shops that copy/pasted Atlas’ description say, “tumbled and synthetic leathers,” while some shops say, “tumbled synthetic leather.”
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on March 25, 2023, 06:31:31 AM
Get our boy @Sk.A.T.A.N on the case to confirm!

Speaking of adidas:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CqGWrnWIZbx/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Wish they go give some reinforcements around the high west areas though…
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: chronicbackpain on March 25, 2023, 06:35:19 AM
I think those are just black Primeknits. There was a white one that released like two years ago, but I’m pretty sure they’re just chillers. It’s cool how they’re made with plastic trash.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: The real veganshawn on March 25, 2023, 09:44:11 AM
Spanly KSLs in all black synth yo!
Currently skating them and they're perfect
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on March 25, 2023, 10:32:36 AM
"Leather on the Swoosh and heel tab adds a premium touch."
Thank you @jkadams, I've modified my original post. I should've paid more attention to detail
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on March 25, 2023, 10:35:22 AM
I think those are just black Primeknits. There was a white one that released like two years ago, but I’m pretty sure they’re just chillers. It’s cool how they’re made with plastic trash.
Yeah, I have the white ones and they are definitely not skate-able. Basically a sock on a rubber outsole. Super comfortable as summer chillers, but not for skating. Someone posted an ebay sample a few weeks back of a 3M material Puig that looked like it was probably vegan-friendly, but I don't think those ever came to fruition as a general release. Maybe forthcoming still?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on March 25, 2023, 10:45:14 AM
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https://www.adidas.com/us/atlas-forum-adv-shoes/HQ6996.html

Synthetic upper
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Atlas:
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Our collaborative shoe features a clean court-inspired white upper constructed using a well-considered blend of tumbled and synthetic leathers.
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Adidas employee confirmed it’s vegan:
(https://i.ibb.co/m6MKB7c/4-F62-AB6-C-A585-4-AB2-986-C-053834-EF9-FD8.jpg)

Atlas has listed vegan products like NB#420 as suede in the past. I understand that the people who were involved in the design process are different from whoever types the descriptions, but I’m somewhat skeptical. I’ve been wanting to get a pair of Forum Low ADVs so badly, though. Maybe, someone has seen them in person and can confirm?

Edit: It looks like it’s probably vegan. It may be a typo because shops that copy/pasted Atlas’ description say, “tumbled and synthetic leathers,” while some shops say, “tumbled synthetic leather.”

Looking at the super zoomed-in pics on Premier, these definitely look like animal leather.
https://thepremierstore.com/products/atlas-x-adidas-forum-adv?_pos=27&_fid=7fc10905b&_ss=c&variant=40396366282817
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: chronicbackpain on March 25, 2023, 11:39:22 AM
^
Yeah, the front looks like synthetic but the back portion looks like tumbled leather, so Atlas got it right, and Adidas got it wrong.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on March 29, 2023, 01:45:33 PM
Those hemp half cabs are now out in three colors (olive, black, and white) under the Vault line. They have VR3 in the title, so hopefully they have the nice removable VR3 insole. The tongue zipper kina ruins it for me tho... Also $155
(https://images.stockx.com/images/Vans-Vault-OG-Half-Cab-LX-Hemp-Dark-Olive.jpg?fit=fill&bg=FFFFFF&w=480&h=320&fm=webp&auto=compress&dpr=2&trim=color&updated_at=1679597268&q=75)
(http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0268/1785/products/VANS-HALF-CAB-CP-VR-3-L-HEMP-BLACK-4_grande.jpg?v=1678999252)
(http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0268/1785/products/VANS-HALF-CAB-CP-VR-3-L-HEMP-BLANC-4_grande.jpg?v=1679002605)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on March 29, 2023, 03:55:44 PM
The tongue zipper kina ruins it for me tho...
You had one job to do vans and you fucked it up…
Looks like I’ll go with my original plan: 440s in the summer and black Crocketts in the winter!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Shrinedescender on March 29, 2023, 05:03:16 PM
Those hemp half cabs are now out in three colors (olive, black, and white) under the Vault line. They have VR3 in the title, so hopefully they have the nice removable VR3 insole. The tongue zipper kina ruins it for me tho... Also $155
(https://images.stockx.com/images/Vans-Vault-OG-Half-Cab-LX-Hemp-Dark-Olive.jpg?fit=fill&bg=FFFFFF&w=480&h=320&fm=webp&auto=compress&dpr=2&trim=color&updated_at=1679597268&q=75)
(http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0268/1785/products/VANS-HALF-CAB-CP-VR-3-L-HEMP-BLACK-4_grande.jpg?v=1678999252)
(http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0268/1785/products/VANS-HALF-CAB-CP-VR-3-L-HEMP-BLANC-4_grande.jpg?v=1679002605)

$155 for Half Cabs is ridiculous. They can never get it right.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: schralp pal on March 30, 2023, 11:00:27 AM
so the canvas one star pros have a leather tab on the back?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: chronicbackpain on March 30, 2023, 11:25:01 AM
so the canvas one star pros have a leather tab on the back?
Yes, they have a vertical suede tab on the heel of the shoe, and the star may be suede as well. The CTAS Mids from that Cordura pack don’t have any suede or leather, though.

(https://cdn-fsly.yottaa.net/57f4626c312e584b1a000020/www.tillys.com/v~4b.211.0.0/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-master-catalog/default/dw21673343/tillys/images/catalog/1000x1000/445745100c.jpg?yocs=y_l_y_)

You’re better off looking at LRAB VM001 because the adhesives have been confirmed to be water-based. Otherwise, Emerica/Etnies/eS can provide options, if you’re open to other silhouettes. I’ve been ignored every time I reached out to Nike or Converse about adhesives, but some people have gotten confirmation through reps.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: schralp pal on March 30, 2023, 11:48:18 AM
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so the canvas one star pros have a leather tab on the back?
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Yes, they have a vertical suede tab on the heel of the shoe, and the star may be suede as well. The CTAS Mids from that Cordura pack don’t have any suede or leather, though.

(https://cdn-fsly.yottaa.net/57f4626c312e584b1a000020/www.tillys.com/v~4b.211.0.0/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-master-catalog/default/dw21673343/tillys/images/catalog/1000x1000/445745100c.jpg?yocs=y_l_y_)

You’re better off looking at LRAB VM001 because the adhesives have been confirmed to be water-based. Otherwise, Emerica/Etnies/eS can provide options, if you’re open to other silhouettes. I’ve been ignored every time I reached out to Nike or Converse about adhesives, but some people have gotten confirmation through reps.

Thanks for this. Shame its such a nice looking shoe - was going to use them as chillers, I can only skate cupsoles (thanks sole tech!)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: ClaySoggyfries on March 30, 2023, 01:56:08 PM
Cariumas are the best vegan skate shoes and potentially the greatest skate shoe of all time.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: sweet son of a bitch on March 30, 2023, 04:12:44 PM
Cariumas are the best vegan skate shoes and potentially the greatest skate shoe of all time.
😂🫠
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Fakie Manuel on April 04, 2023, 11:42:45 AM
Has anyone tried any of the Fallen vegan shoes? What are your thoughts? The Ripper (Chris Cole) shoes are on sale, limited sizes though.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: sweet son of a bitch on April 04, 2023, 06:24:07 PM
Has anyone tried any of the Fallen vegan shoes? What are your thoughts? The Ripper (Chris Cole) shoes are on sale, limited sizes though.
I had a pair when I went vegan 14 years ago maybe with some good insoles they would be  skatable.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on April 07, 2023, 11:54:46 PM
Cariumas are the best vegan skate shoes and potentially the greatest skate shoe of all time.
list your other top 5 skate shoes so I know you’re not trolling!

***

Not sure how I feel about fallen in 2023, but at least they have options!

***
Has anyone seen these in the flesh?
I know other color ways are suede but these ones look synth… not sure I trust DC with any description of their materials tho
https://super-shop.com/i325755-dc-dc-metric-shoes-black-black-gum
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: yourfuckingdad on April 09, 2023, 04:19:36 PM
Has anyone tried any of the Fallen vegan shoes? What are your thoughts? The Ripper (Chris Cole) shoes are on sale, limited sizes though.

I got the vegan Patriots with the straps and really like them, though I haven't skated them much. Sole feels really good, decently padded. The synthetic nubuck is good and doesn't show any wear from the couple of sessions I had.

The tongue centering strap ripped off one shoe and the strap irritates my shin if I actually strap it down. I think they didn't consider how it would work with such a thin tongue on this update of the shoe lol.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on April 10, 2023, 09:23:34 AM
So I took the plunge on the Vault hemp Half Cabs and I'm really glad that I did. Extremely reminiscent of the Syndicate hemp ones from a while ago. These have a thick, removable VR3 insole so the sizing is very similar to any of the Skate line (typically Vault sizing is a little different and I go a size up, but for these I went TTS, glad I did). I was also able to remove the tongue zipper pretty easily. Also replaced the stock round laces with some spare ones from LRAB which worked out perfectly because they match the off-white lining and outsole
(https://i.imgur.com/flsfBY2.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/x8wehOU.jpg)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on April 10, 2023, 09:03:04 PM
@kneebone great job, how did you get the zippers out? those laces look dope in there too! You're almost calling me over to the dark side (of vulc shoes)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Roisto on April 11, 2023, 01:36:00 AM
Those hemp Half Cabs look cool. I don’t understand Vans. Why can’t they make such in the skate line of shoes? Do they not like money? I’m fairly certain a big portion of vegans would be stoked to get some vegan classic Vans.

On a slightly different note: has anyone skated the vegan éS Swift 1.5? I quite like the green and burgundy ones that are available now. I have one pair of vegan Accel Slims and I’ve only skated them briefly. Otherwise I’ve just walked around in them. I’m not sure how I feel about them. They look fine but they do feel a tad bit thin maybe. Toe is a bit narrow too and the synth material doesn’t seem to stretch that well.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: sebbo on April 11, 2023, 02:45:14 AM
On a slightly different note: has anyone skated the vegan éS Swift 1.5? I quite like the green and burgundy ones that are available now. I have one pair of vegan Accel Slims and I’ve only skated them briefly. Otherwise I’ve just walked around in them. I’m not sure how I feel about them. They look fine but they do feel a tad bit thin maybe. Toe is a bit narrow too and the synth material doesn’t seem to stretch that well.

I got the Swift a couple of month ago. Skated it a while, and actually really liked it. Till I landed primo once. It hurt.
Super nice boardfeel overall but the sole is really thin. Skated the emerica quentin after that, till my foot was fine again and the shoe was pretty much done. Got back to the swift as it had a little bit of life in it and I didn't wanna waste it.
Have another quentin and the spanky lined up.

PS: I am not really sure if the burgundy and green ones are actually vegan, although they are listed in the vegan collection. Especially the green ones say: Environmentally and socially conscious suede sourcing
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Roisto on April 11, 2023, 04:25:49 AM
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On a slightly different note: has anyone skated the vegan éS Swift 1.5? I quite like the green and burgundy ones that are available now. I have one pair of vegan Accel Slims and I’ve only skated them briefly. Otherwise I’ve just walked around in them. I’m not sure how I feel about them. They look fine but they do feel a tad bit thin maybe. Toe is a bit narrow too and the synth material doesn’t seem to stretch that well.
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I got the Swift a couple of month ago. Skated it a while, and actually really liked it. Till I landed primo once. It hurt.
Super nice boardfeel overall but the sole is really thin. Skated the emerica quentin after that, till my foot was fine again and the shoe was pretty much done. Got back to the swift as it had a little bit of life in it and I didn't wanna waste it.
Have another quentin and the spanky lined up.

PS: I am not really sure if the burgundy and green ones are actually vegan, although they are listed in the vegan collection. Especially the green ones say: Environmentally and socially conscious suede sourcing

Thanks for the mini review and the info. I didn’t notice that the green ones might not actually be vegan. I don’t understand why these companies keep fucking up with simple things like this. It really shouldn’t be so difficult.

Oh well, I guess I’ll save my money then. I have enough shoes to last me years anyway.  :-X
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on April 11, 2023, 06:13:06 AM
Burgundy are vegan, eco friendly green ones aren’t, but use recycled suede which is better than nothing I guess. Swift 1.5 outsole is my fav from eS, not as thin as the accel slim, but breaks in instantly! They need to do more work on their uppers though tbh, don’t feel as tech as they did back in the day! Emerica spanly is still my fav vegan cup atm!!!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: schralp pal on April 11, 2023, 08:09:41 AM
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On a slightly different note: has anyone skated the vegan éS Swift 1.5? I quite like the green and burgundy ones that are available now. I have one pair of vegan Accel Slims and I’ve only skated them briefly. Otherwise I’ve just walked around in them. I’m not sure how I feel about them. They look fine but they do feel a tad bit thin maybe. Toe is a bit narrow too and the synth material doesn’t seem to stretch that well.
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I got the Swift a couple of month ago. Skated it a while, and actually really liked it. Till I landed primo once. It hurt.
Super nice boardfeel overall but the sole is really thin. Skated the emerica quentin after that, till my foot was fine again and the shoe was pretty much done. Got back to the swift as it had a little bit of life in it and I didn't wanna waste it.
Have another quentin and the spanky lined up.

PS: I am not really sure if the burgundy and green ones are actually vegan, although they are listed in the vegan collection. Especially the green ones say: Environmentally and socially conscious suede sourcing

Those emerica quentins really had a sweet spot when broken in, I skated two pairs and wish I would have stacked more when they were like 30$.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: sebbo on April 11, 2023, 08:17:33 AM


Those emerica quentins really had a sweet spot when broken in, I skated two pairs and wish I would have stacked more when they were like 30$.

got 2 pairs for 45€ each. It is actually pretty similar to the spanky, which I got for 60€.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: jkadams on April 13, 2023, 01:13:22 PM
nike has custom non-sb dunk with canvas options.  price is too high, but not a lot of vegan high-top cupsoles out there. 
https://www.nike.com/u/custom-nike-dunk-high-by-you-shoes-10001516/5522352760
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on April 18, 2023, 01:50:41 PM
Converse has some new One Stars where it looks like they actually didn't fuck it up with nonfunctional leather/suede (there are all "pro" models, so they're in the skate-specific line)  :
off-white herringbone canvas: https://www.converse.com/shop/p/one-star-pro-herringbone-skate-shoe/A03663C.html?dwvar_A03663C_color=soft%20dune%2Fegret&styleNo=A03663C&cgid=skate-performance-shoes
(https://www.converse.com/dw/image/v2/BCZC_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-cnv-master-catalog/default/dwa6dd8dbe/images/a_107_white/A03663C_A_107X1_White.jpg?sw=710)
Denim ones available in blue or black https://www.converse.com/shop/p/one-star-pro-denim-skate-shoe/A04149MP.html?pid=A04149MP&dwvar_A04149MP_color=midnight%20navy%2Fmidnight%20navy&dwvar_A04148C_width=standard&styleNo=A04149C&pdp=true&cgid=skate-performance-shoes&vgid=A04148C
(https://www.converse.com/dw/image/v2/BCZC_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-cnv-master-catalog/default/dwf3f05b1e/images/d_107/A04149C_D_107X1.jpg?sw=710)
and finally these olive "heavy canvas" ones. Description says "rubber backed canvas" but can't confirm what the white star  material is...on other models that has been suede or leather
https://www.converse.com/shop/p/cons-one-star-pro-heavyweight-canvas-skate-shoe/A05093C.html?dwvar_A05093C_color=utility%2Fegret%2Fblack&styleNo=A05093C&cgid=skate-performance-shoes
(https://www.converse.com/dw/image/v2/BCZC_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-cnv-master-catalog/default/dwc74fc896/images/a_107_white/A05093C_A_107X1_White.jpg?sw=710)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: chronicbackpain on April 20, 2023, 05:24:34 AM
(https://sneakernews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/blondey-adidas-gazelle-indoor-white-green-black-if0200-3.jpg)
$110 MSRP
Releases on 4/22
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on April 21, 2023, 03:26:04 AM
If you’re going to buy the blondeys, make sure you dig paper thin tongues, makes a van old skool tongue feel like an eS accel
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Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on April 28, 2023, 03:41:59 PM
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Can someone leak the vegan 440 pics please?
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Post by: hayduke lives on April 28, 2023, 05:22:04 PM
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Can someone leak the vegan 440 pics please?
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did a pic vegan 440 get posted? i'm not seeing image in either thread. really looking forward to these and hoping colorway doesn't blow.
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Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on April 28, 2023, 07:25:04 PM
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Can someone leak the vegan 440 pics please?
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did a pic vegan 440 get posted? i'm not seeing image in either thread. really looking forward to these and hoping colorway doesn't blow.

it’s not posting it here but still up on page 184 of the NB thread! I don’t think the colorway blows, cool vintage vibes
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: hayduke lives on April 28, 2023, 08:31:37 PM
glad it's good. for some reason i don't see it there either, tried laptop too. has which nb# vulc model will have vegan option been disclosed? last soletech season was pretty disappointing. wish they had kept a vegan ksl in the lineup. if there is a vegan 440 each season going forward like rothdigga said he wanted to do nb# will have a new, loyal customer. hopefully they'll mix it up with some highs too.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on May 03, 2023, 08:56:06 AM
non-SB dunks in a modest black/white colorway. This time the swoosh is specified as synthetic leather. These released yesterday and I'm surprised to see they're still largely available.
https://www.nike.com/t/dunk-low-retro-premium-mens-shoes-TQhtdV/DV7211-001
(https://static.nike.com/a/images/t_PDP_864_v1/f_auto,b_rgb:f5f5f5/0997543b-f442-46c2-871f-2cccc15a3e44/dunk-low-retro-premium-mens-shoes-TQhtdV.png)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: pedro_mayn on May 04, 2023, 02:34:28 AM
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Can someone leak the vegan 440 pics please?
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did a pic vegan 440 get posted? i'm not seeing image in either thread. really looking forward to these and hoping colorway doesn't blow.

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it’s not posting it here but still up on page 184 of the NB thread! I don’t think the colorway blows, cool vintage vibes

Not an offensive colourway it seems. Which is nice.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on May 05, 2023, 10:37:13 AM
godammit, we're getting another shit colorway again
(https://i.imgur.com/x6fs5MA.jpg)
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Post by: kneebone on May 05, 2023, 10:41:17 AM
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did a pic vegan 440 get posted? i'm not seeing image in either thread. really looking forward to these and hoping colorway doesn't blow.

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it’s not posting it here but still up on page 184 of the NB thread! I don’t think the colorway blows, cool vintage vibes
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Not an offensive colourway it seems. Which is nice.
Vern Laird is wearing a pair of black/white/gum 440s in a recent ig clip. Pretty sure he only wears the vegan options.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: schralp pal on May 05, 2023, 01:33:53 PM
godammit, we're getting another shit colorway again
(https://i.imgur.com/x6fs5MA.jpg)

but maybe we will get a new BOS video?!?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Shrinedescender on May 05, 2023, 01:42:15 PM
godammit, we're getting another shit colorway again
(https://i.imgur.com/x6fs5MA.jpg)

At least its BOS. Could be worse, it's just camo and a little bit of blue. Watch them be $100 though.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on May 05, 2023, 03:30:12 PM
The camo and the blue on the sole doesn’t even match! Should have done the upper in navy, then I’d even break my no vulcs rule
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: sweet son of a bitch on May 05, 2023, 05:33:18 PM
godammit, we're getting another shit colorway again
(https://i.imgur.com/x6fs5MA.jpg)
Damn these are sick! Thanks for sharing.
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Post by: hayduke lives on May 08, 2023, 11:37:21 AM
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images of the vegan 440 are not displaying for me. any chance someone could repost or describe? also wondering if it has been disclosed which vulcanized model is getting a vegan colorway?
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hope this works for you
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yes, i see it now.  thank you!
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That’s not the vegan one unfortunately, that one is just made using chrome free suede and recycled materials. The vegan 440 is black and gum and so is the vegan 272, the vulc option

according to nb thread vegan versions are black and gum. now i'm even more excited for these
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Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on May 08, 2023, 07:39:52 PM
Black w/ gum sole is even better news tbh
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: OrangeVHStapes on May 27, 2023, 07:13:10 AM
‘Es got rid of their vegan tab on the website. Does that mean they’re slowing down their production of vegan shoes for this stupid egg colab they’re doing?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on May 28, 2023, 09:36:43 PM
‘Es got rid of their vegan tab on the website. Does that mean they’re slowing down their production of vegan shoes for this stupid egg colab they’re doing?
modern eS seems (esp. their HP and social media) like it's run by a bunch of interns so I wouldn't worry too much about it. If I can say anything about them it's that they always consistently have vegan options, don't really see that changing anytime soon...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on May 29, 2023, 04:20:54 PM
In other vegan related news, anyone know what these are made from:
https://www.routeone.co.uk/products/dc-lynx-zero-waste-skate-shoes-black-grey-green-001140008
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Post by: chronicbackpain on May 30, 2023, 07:35:10 AM
In other vegan related news, anyone know what these are made from:
https://www.routeone.co.uk/products/dc-lynx-zero-waste-skate-shoes-black-grey-green-001140008
I am fairly certain it is ripstop and recycled tumbled leather. The tag on the tongue says, "LEATHER UPPER." The only vegan cupsoles are the Zero Waste Manteca 4 and those do not seem durable. There was a denim colorway of the Manteca 4 that came out within the past year but I don't know how much better those are.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on May 30, 2023, 03:08:37 PM
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In other vegan related news, anyone know what these are made from:
https://www.routeone.co.uk/products/dc-lynx-zero-waste-skate-shoes-black-grey-green-001140008
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I am fairly certain it is ripstop and recycled tumbled leather. The tag on the tongue says, "LEATHER UPPER." The only vegan cupsoles are the Zero Waste Manteca 4 and those do not seem durable. There was a denim colorway of the Manteca 4 that came out within the past year but I don't know how much better those are.
. Cheers for that, the Manteca was the all canvas cream one yeah?
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Just in case anyone doubted that Mike V ditched veganism for the 2nd fucking time:
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cs4KzCWOUcp/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
Of course Rowley thinks they are “nice”…
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: cucktard on May 30, 2023, 06:06:10 PM
Yeah, he was hanging with Rowley. Maybe they’ll go hunting together?

I saw he ditched veganism well over a year ago when I saw he was eating pepperoni pizza on insta.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on May 30, 2023, 07:13:05 PM
Yeah, he was hanging with Rowley. Maybe they’ll go hunting together?

I saw he ditched veganism well over a year ago when I saw he was eating pepperoni pizza on insta.
yeah, and he’ll damage control his comments section too if you call him out on it!
Rowley’s nice comment is pinned … smh
Edit: what a tiny insecure man he is for blocking me, imagine cosplaying as the singer for black flag while getting butthurt over instagram comments 🤪
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: hayduke lives on May 30, 2023, 10:19:37 PM
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Yeah, he was hanging with Rowley. Maybe they’ll go hunting together?

I saw he ditched veganism well over a year ago when I saw he was eating pepperoni pizza on insta.
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yeah, and he’ll damage control his comments section too if you call him out on it!
Rowley’s nice comment is pinned … smh
Edit: what a tiny insecure man he is for blocking me, imagine cosplaying as the singer for black flag while getting butthurt over instagram comments 🤪
he stole from templeton and rides iuma, clearly he had/has no integrity. if he did he'd likely be on the legend sponsorship track like gonz now...or have stepped back gracefully like natas.

speaking of ed, any info, guesses or hopes about what shoe may be in works with him as per emerica thread? i would love a vegan colorway of spanky mid if they aren't reissuing a shoe.
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Post by: SlapTM on May 30, 2023, 11:00:49 PM
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Yeah, he was hanging with Rowley. Maybe they’ll go hunting together?

I saw he ditched veganism well over a year ago when I saw he was eating pepperoni pizza on insta.
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yeah, and he’ll damage control his comments section too if you call him out on it!
Rowley’s nice comment is pinned … smh
Edit: what a tiny insecure man he is for blocking me, imagine cosplaying as the singer for black flag while getting butthurt over instagram comments 🤪
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he stole from templeton and rides iuma, clearly he had/has no integrity. if he did he'd likely be on the legend sponsorship track like gonz now...or have stepped back gracefully like natas.

speaking of ed, any info, guesses or hopes about what shoe may be in works with him as per emerica thread? i would love a vegan colorway of spanky mid if they aren't reissuing a shoe.
I don't want to give too much away just yet as it won't be released until 2025 but I will say for the purpose of this thread that there will be quite a bit of Ed products dropping that are all vegan.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on May 31, 2023, 06:13:33 AM
2025 is a big tease @EmericaTM :p
Can you give us some hints/ insights into upcoming vegan cups now that the KSL is being  phased out…
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Post by: SlapTM on May 31, 2023, 05:45:06 PM
2025 is a big tease @EmericaTM :p
Can you give us some hints/ insights into upcoming vegan cups now that the KSL is being  phased out…
It is and I'm sorry haha. At least you know we got something rad coming for ya. As far as vegan cupsoles go, we've got a Figgy G6 and Romero Laced in Holiday both in synthetic suede.
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Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on May 31, 2023, 06:53:50 PM
@EmericaTM cheers for that!
Will the Romero have the new heel cup with actual padding, or is the standard one?

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Vern giving us a sneak peak at those vegan 440s no?
https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cs6eK_DuIfo/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
Damn @rothdigga, should have got you to bring over a few pairs when you visited
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Post by: SlapTM on May 31, 2023, 07:28:16 PM
@EmericaTM cheers for that!
Will the Romero have the new heel cup with actual padding, or is the standard one?
Yes, the Laced will have the updated heel pillow on it by then. It's the launch season of the Romero Skater so both Romero models starting that season will have solid heel padding.
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Post by: rothdigga on June 01, 2023, 04:35:39 PM
@EmericaTM cheers for that!
Will the Romero have the new heel cup with actual padding, or is the standard one?

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Vern giving us a sneak peak at those vegan 440s no?
https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cs6eK_DuIfo/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
Damn @rothdigga, should have got you to bring over a few pairs when you visited

I was there 2 times in May!  Shit.  You had your chance, now you blew it!  Ha. 
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: MorningSesh on June 14, 2023, 05:22:55 PM
The eS SILO SCs are on sale for $50 on the eS website. Just copped a second pair
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Post by: kneebone on June 15, 2023, 06:46:09 AM
The Vault hemp half cabs are now 30% of on the Vans site. Brings them down to $108 which is still steep, but I'm picking up another pair because these have been my favorite shoes to skate in a while
https://www.vans.com/en-us/shoes-c00081/half-cab-cp-vr3-lx-hemp-shoe-pvn0007publk?variant=vn%3A0007pu%3Ablk%3A120%3Am%3A1%3A
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Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on June 23, 2023, 02:53:23 AM
Vegan Leos with upgraded heel cushion sneak peak:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CtzO4XWu7MV/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
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Post by: PolarJames on June 23, 2023, 07:20:08 AM
Am just vegetarian now but my current skate shoes are vegan, some cons chucks. They're canvas with rubber backing. They're holding up fine so far. The only bad thing is the heel is pretty stiff and can dig in. I had to put some padding in but they're fine now. A pretty obvious vegan choice but thought I'd just chip in with an option in case someone hadn't considered it.
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Post by: The real veganshawn on June 23, 2023, 07:56:07 AM
Am just vegetarian now but my current skate shoes are vegan, some cons chucks. They're canvas with rubber backing. They're holding up fine so far. The only bad thing is the heel is pretty stiff and can dig in. I had to put some padding in but they're fine now. A pretty obvious vegan choice but thought I'd just chip in with an option in case someone hadn't considered it.
Though the skate chucks had leather under the canvas ?
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Post by: chronicbackpain on June 23, 2023, 08:45:08 AM
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Am just vegetarian now but my current skate shoes are vegan, some cons chucks. They're canvas with rubber backing. They're holding up fine so far. The only bad thing is the heel is pretty stiff and can dig in. I had to put some padding in but they're fine now. A pretty obvious vegan choice but thought I'd just chip in with an option in case someone hadn't considered it.
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Though the skate chucks had leather under the canvas ?
That was a couple years ago with suede-backed canvas in the black CTAS Hi. The CTAS Mids have mostly been rubber-backed canvas. Make sure it has a heat-transferred patch because the ones that are sewn are made of leather.
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Post by: kneebone on June 23, 2023, 09:58:57 AM
Ok I’m sold on those updated Leos, as well as LRAB cup if it ever happens (I’m not confident in it…we never got VM002s and it seems like the only thing we’ve been getting lately are canvas 003s). Still waiting for a vegan Millic too
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: SlapTM on June 23, 2023, 12:20:09 PM
We have a vegan Emerica x Michael Sieben collection releasing this weekend with No Comply and then should be available at skate shops next month.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Ct15nurgmJS/
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Post by: Firebert on June 23, 2023, 01:24:28 PM
Leos…upgraded heel cushion
Say what?!
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Post by: sebbo on June 24, 2023, 01:28:06 AM
We have a vegan Emerica x Michael Sieben collection releasing this weekend with No Comply and then should be available at skate shops next month.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Ct15nurgmJS/

Are there any new vegan shoes in the pipeline? The majority of the vegan shoes are pretty old on the emerica site.
I skated the KSL and really like the feel and durability.
But I read that it is discontinued and the new Spanky doesn't come in a vegan version, which is a bummer :(
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Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on June 24, 2023, 02:59:18 AM
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Say what?!
has a little heel tab in there like the Dicksons now no? Emerica TM already confirmed it was happening so these are the first pics
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Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on June 24, 2023, 03:02:04 AM
I skated the KSL and really like the feel and durability.
But I read that it is discontinued and the new Spanky doesn't come in a vegan version, which is a bummer :(
yeah, I feel like not having a vegan spanky g6 is gross miscalculation on the brand’s behalf! @EmericaTM saod we are getting a figgy g6 colorway at the end of th year so that, plus the Leo, are two cups we have to look forward too
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Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on June 24, 2023, 03:06:13 AM
Also I saw a Numeric 1010 here in Germany with hemp? Instead of mesh and every single panel bar the one that wraps the toe was synthetic… that’s kinda just fucking with us at this point, guess we get the upcoming 440 tho
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Post by: sebbo on June 24, 2023, 08:37:46 AM
Also I saw a Numeric 1010 here in Germany with hemp? Instead of mesh and every single panel bar the one that wraps the toe was synthetic… that’s kinda just fucking with us at this point, guess we get the upcoming 440 tho

Are you talking about the Tiago 1010 Tan & Green Skate?
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Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on June 24, 2023, 06:16:00 PM
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Are you talking about the Tiago 1010 Tan & Green Skate?
yeah, think I am…
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on June 29, 2023, 11:57:30 AM
Never ordered from this shop before so I don't know how legit they are, but Boarders in LA has posted the vegan 440s (also only sizes 8-11 posted. these better come in bigger sizes! @rothdigga what's up?)
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0591/6041/files/nm440ldt_2_600x600.jpg?v=1687901777)
https://boardersla.com/products/new-balance-nm440-vegan-black-white?variant=45357217349926

Edit: full size run and more pics on the New Balance site. Not labeled as vegan and still says suede/mesh in the description but these should be the ones
https://www.newbalance.com/pd/nb-numeric-440/NM440V1-44059.html?dwvar_NM440V1-44059_style=NM440LDT
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Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on June 29, 2023, 09:11:53 PM
Never ordered from this shop before so I don't know how legit they are, but Boarders in LA has posted the vegan 440s (also only sizes 8-11 posted. these better come in bigger sizes! @rothdigga what's up?)
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0591/6041/files/nm440ldt_2_600x600.jpg?v=1687901777)
https://boardersla.com/products/new-balance-nm440-vegan-black-white?variant=45357217349926

Edit: full size run and more pics on the New Balance site. Not labeled as vegan and still says suede/mesh in the description but these should be the ones
https://www.newbalance.com/pd/nb-numeric-440/NM440V1-44059.html?dwvar_NM440V1-44059_style=NM440LDT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffCEr327W44
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Daydream on June 29, 2023, 09:35:39 PM
Ohhh nice. Kind of strange NB wouldn’t call them out as vegan on their own site? Maybe it’s a copy/paste product description for now ?
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Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on June 29, 2023, 11:18:59 PM
Paging @rothdigga
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Post by: DarkPools on June 30, 2023, 10:04:28 AM
Boarders in LA is legit! They have multiple locations around the greater LA county area and have always treated me well whenever I've shopped there since 2006. I imagine their shipping is sound if you're ordering online, but I've never done it since I always buy in store from them
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Post by: rothdigga on June 30, 2023, 11:31:16 AM
Ohhh nice. Kind of strange NB wouldn’t call them out as vegan on their own site? Maybe it’s a copy/paste product description for now ?
I think there's some super technical reason why we can't actually claim them to be 100% vegan but they are all synthetic and vegan for all intents.  I believe the oil that is used in the machines that make the fabric technically could have had some sort of animal byproduct in them and could touch the shoe...but when it comes to marketing it and calling that out we have to just say synthetic and not Vegan.  The legal dept sometimes makes things difficult...ha.
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Post by: rothdigga on June 30, 2023, 11:32:17 AM
Never ordered from this shop before so I don't know how legit they are, but Boarders in LA has posted the vegan 440s (also only sizes 8-11 posted. these better come in bigger sizes! @rothdigga what's up?)
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0591/6041/files/nm440ldt_2_600x600.jpg?v=1687901777)
https://boardersla.com/products/new-balance-nm440-vegan-black-white?variant=45357217349926

Edit: full size run and more pics on the New Balance site. Not labeled as vegan and still says suede/mesh in the description but these should be the ones
https://www.newbalance.com/pd/nb-numeric-440/NM440V1-44059.html?dwvar_NM440V1-44059_style=NM440LDT
they for sure come in bigger sizes.  Up to 14!  Some shops just carry a smaller size grid.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: jkadams on June 30, 2023, 06:14:10 PM
NB site doesn't even say "synthetic".  It says "suede" in two places.  Why is anyone thinking these are not real suede?
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Post by: chronicbackpain on July 01, 2023, 05:03:21 AM
NB site doesn't even say "synthetic".  It says "suede" in two places.  Why is anyone thinking these are not real suede?
rothdigga works for New Balance and knows what’s up. Vern Laird has been wearing the same model in Instagram stories and he’s vegan. Other companies do the copy/paste thing as well including Sole Tech. I’ve seen descriptions that mention suede or leather when the shoe is completely canvas.
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Post by: sweet son of a bitch on July 01, 2023, 01:52:48 PM
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rothdigga works for New Balance and knows what’s up. Vern Laird has been wearing the same model in Instagram stories and he’s vegan. Other companies do the copy/paste thing as well including Sole Tech. I’ve seen descriptions that mention suede or leather when the shoe is completely canvas.
Vern is also straight edge so you can’t trust him. Or maybe he likes the shoe. Take away his vegan pass. Oh yeah he’s wearing suade  adidas for sure in his recent story. Banned 
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Post by: skrrr.skrrr.skrrr on July 03, 2023, 11:06:38 PM
Ordered two pairs on Saturday. UPS shipment details state „synthetic“….

(https://i.ibb.co/ng7S19V/IMG-4810.jpg) (https://ibb.co/ng7S19V)

Gonna pick them up today and post some pictures.
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Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on July 04, 2023, 12:02:24 AM
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rothdigga works for New Balance and knows what’s up. Vern Laird has been wearing the same model in Instagram stories and he’s vegan. Other companies do the copy/paste thing as well including Sole Tech. I’ve seen descriptions that mention suede or leather when the shoe is completely canvas.
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Vern is also straight edge so you can’t trust him. Or maybe he likes the shoe. Take away his vegan pass. Oh yeah he’s wearing shade adidas for sure in his recent story. Banned 
you do know that adidas make vegan superstars these days too right?
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rothdigga works for New Balance and knows what’s up. Vern Laird has been wearing the same model in Instagram stories and he’s vegan. Other companies do the copy/paste thing as well including Sole Tech. I’ve seen descriptions that mention suede or leather when the shoe is completely canvas.
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Vern is also straight edge so you can’t trust him. Or maybe he likes the shoe. Take away his vegan pass. Oh yeah he’s wearing shade adidas for sure in his recent story. Banned 
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you do know that adidas make vegan superstars these days too right?
Of course I do. They clearly weren’t though and I didn’t care enough to look up what model he was wearing that’s for the slappers here to do their research. I do enjoy the Atlas forum 84 though.
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rothdigga works for New Balance and knows what’s up. Vern Laird has been wearing the same model in Instagram stories and he’s vegan. Other companies do the copy/paste thing as well including Sole Tech. I’ve seen descriptions that mention suede or leather when the shoe is completely canvas.
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Vern is also straight edge so you can’t trust him. Or maybe he likes the shoe. Take away his vegan pass. Oh yeah he’s wearing shade adidas for sure in his recent story. Banned 
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Of course I do. They clearly weren’t though and I didn’t care enough to look up what model he was wearing that’s for the slappers here to do their research. I do enjoy the Atlas forum 84 though.
Those Forums have recycled tumbled leather. They aren’t vegan.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on July 04, 2023, 05:27:34 AM
Honestly surprised if vern is not wearing vegan kicks, dude has been vegan/ sXE since I can remember ….
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Post by: kneebone on July 04, 2023, 06:45:13 AM
Honestly surprised if vern is not wearing vegan kicks, dude has been vegan/ sXE since I can remember ….
I thought it was odd too, he was wearing some black suede adi-ease in a story the other day. They made lots of canvas adi-ease but I don’t think there was ever a synth suede one
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: sweet son of a bitch on July 04, 2023, 09:56:35 AM
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Honestly surprised if vern is not wearing vegan kicks, dude has been vegan/ sXE since I can remember ….
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I thought it was odd too, he was wearing some black suede adi-ease in a story the other day. They made lots of canvas adi-ease but I don’t think there was ever a synth suede one
Yesh the adi-ease, Glad someone did their research instead of assuming I didn’t know what I was talking about. Nice try Gimp.
✔️💯🤣 guess Vern ain’t vegan no more
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on July 04, 2023, 08:50:50 PM
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Honestly surprised if vern is not wearing vegan kicks, dude has been vegan/ sXE since I can remember ….
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I thought it was odd too, he was wearing some black suede adi-ease in a story the other day. They made lots of canvas adi-ease but I don’t think there was ever a synth suede one
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Yesh the adi-ease, Glad someone did their research instead of assuming I didn’t know what I was talking about. Nice try Gimp.
✔️💯🤣 guess Vern ain’t vegan no more
My bad, I assumed Vern was on his shit because I've seen him battle it out in the comments about whether the shoes he was wearing were vegan or not so either:
a) he no longer cares about shoes (I mean he was just in Tokyo and posting pics of all the vegan places he ate at so I'm guessing he's still vegan when it comes to what he eats?)
b) he's one of those vegans who can't tell the difference when buying shoes and/ or he got the wrong info about certain pairs of shoes (weren't those Adidas mistakingly labelled synth when they first dropped?)

Some people are really bad at the latter imho: won’t name names, but I follow someone on insta who thinks emerica KSLs in white are vegan (and promotes them as such) :o
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on July 05, 2023, 07:19:31 PM
https://www.instagram.com/p/CuUxxPnLqZj/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Buddypeacock on July 06, 2023, 08:47:53 AM
Just got the 440 black/brown/white in the mail. I reached out to NB on their site and allegedly most of the products are made from synthetic materials unless stated otherwise but the glue can be non-vegan sometimes. This specific model is confirmed synthetic according to the representative I spoke to (and was confirmed earlier on the thread along with the legal reasons behind not being labeled vegan)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: oak leaf on July 06, 2023, 12:04:29 PM
Just got the 440 black/brown/white in the mail. I reached out to NB on their site and allegedly most of the products are made from synthetic materials unless stated otherwise but the glue can be non-vegan sometimes. This specific model is confirmed synthetic according to the representative I spoke to (and was confirmed earlier on the thread along with the legal reasons behind not being labeled vegan)

could you do me a favor and post a link or pic of this colorway so i can keep an eye out at my local?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: chronicbackpain on July 06, 2023, 02:58:57 PM
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Just got the 440 black/brown/white in the mail. I reached out to NB on their site and allegedly most of the products are made from synthetic materials unless stated otherwise but the glue can be non-vegan sometimes. This specific model is confirmed synthetic according to the representative I spoke to (and was confirmed earlier on the thread along with the legal reasons behind not being labeled vegan)
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could you do me a favor and post a link or pic of this colorway so i can keep an eye out at my local?
(https://nb.scene7.com/is/image/NB/nm440ldt_nb_02_i?$pdpflexf2$&wid=440&hei=440)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on July 06, 2023, 07:40:22 PM
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Just got the 440 black/brown/white in the mail. I reached out to NB on their site and allegedly most of the products are made from synthetic materials unless stated otherwise but the glue can be non-vegan sometimes. This specific model is confirmed synthetic according to the representative I spoke to (and was confirmed earlier on the thread along with the legal reasons behind not being labeled vegan)
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could you do me a favor and post a link or pic of this colorway so i can keep an eye out at my local?
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(https://nb.scene7.com/is/image/NB/nm440ldt_nb_02_i?$pdpflexf2$&wid=440&hei=440)
Mine arrived today as well. I ordered both a 12 and a 13 because of all the sizing comments in the NB thread (and NB offers free returns). I’d say that my foot is a 12.25, and the 13s are definitely too big. But the 12s are confusing… when I feel for my toe in the front of the shoe (like an old school shoe salesman) I’ve got a good 1/8-1/4 inch of room. But they FEEL small. I think it’s because the arch of the shoe is designed a bit forward so it kinda pushes my foot forward. I wonder if this is one of the things that’s gonna get tweaked in the redesigned 440 discussed in the NB thread. For now I’ll keep the 12s and hope I get used to them. I’m bummed cuz these seemed like the perfect vegan cupsole I was looking for, but the fit is just a bit off
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on July 06, 2023, 07:43:47 PM
Ouch @kneebone, not what I wanted to hear because I’m like a 10.25 I feel so I’d probably opt for 10. Have you swapped out insoles yet? I’ll have to do it anyway because I wear an orthotic one.
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https://www.instagram.com/p/CuXFDfTuFlg/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
Ngl, I would have preferred if the vegan one was all black …
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on July 06, 2023, 08:14:34 PM
Ouch @kneebone, not what I wanted to hear because I’m like a 10.25 I feel so I’d probably opt for 10. Have you swapped out insoles yet? I’ll have to do it anyway because I wear an orthotic one.
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I think you’ll be ok if you go with a 10.5, my dilemma is that a 12.5 would probably be perfect but it doesn’t exist for this shoe. Even with a thicker insole the 13s are too big. Also in the NB thread people were complaining about the stock insoles + outsole being way too thin but they seem pretty good to me! I’ve definitely worn thinner cups (looking at you Adidas Puig)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Roisto on July 06, 2023, 10:46:51 PM
That vegan Figgy G6 is looking good. I’m not a fan of all black shoes and even though black with white sole works almost every time it’s a bit boring. I will definitely consider getting these. I don’t think I’ve had a vegan cupsole shoe since the 90s. Not sure how vegan those mostly synthetic shoes were back then though.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: sebbo on July 07, 2023, 01:14:03 AM
That vegan Figgy G6 is looking good. I’m not a fan of all black shoes and even though black with white sole works almost every time it’s a bit boring. I will definitely consider getting these. I don’t think I’ve had a vegan cupsole shoe since the 90s. Not sure how vegan those mostly synthetic shoes were back then though.

Where did you find the vegan figgy? or is not out yet?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on July 07, 2023, 01:55:48 AM
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That vegan Figgy G6 is looking good. I’m not a fan of all black shoes and even though black with white sole works almost every time it’s a bit boring. I will definitely consider getting these. I don’t think I’ve had a vegan cupsole shoe since the 90s. Not sure how vegan those mostly synthetic shoes were back then though.
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Where did you find the vegan figgy? or is not out yet?
holiday 2023, see my post up there↑
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Sila on July 07, 2023, 02:18:18 AM
Ok so which shoes are actually made using vegan glue aswell?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on July 07, 2023, 04:56:29 AM
Ok so which shoes are actually made using vegan glue aswell?
The big brands will always say they can’t confirm (probably because they use multiple sources) but the ones that I know have confirmed are sole tech and LRAB
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: finecojeffe on July 07, 2023, 05:37:08 AM
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Just got the 440 black/brown/white in the mail. I reached out to NB on their site and allegedly most of the products are made from synthetic materials unless stated otherwise but the glue can be non-vegan sometimes. This specific model is confirmed synthetic according to the representative I spoke to (and was confirmed earlier on the thread along with the legal reasons behind not being labeled vegan)
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could you do me a favor and post a link or pic of this colorway so i can keep an eye out at my local?
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(https://nb.scene7.com/is/image/NB/nm440ldt_nb_02_i?$pdpflexf2$&wid=440&hei=440)
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Mine arrived today as well. I ordered both a 12 and a 13 because of all the sizing comments in the NB thread (and NB offers free returns). I’d say that my foot is a 12.25, and the 13s are definitely too big. But the 12s are confusing… when I feel for my toe in the front of the shoe (like an old school shoe salesman) I’ve got a good 1/8-1/4 inch of room. But they FEEL small. I think it’s because the arch of the shoe is designed a bit forward so it kinda pushes my foot forward. I wonder if this is one of the things that’s gonna get tweaked in the redesigned 440 discussed in the NB thread. For now I’ll keep the 12s and hope I get used to them. I’m bummed cuz these seemed like the perfect vegan cupsole I was looking for, but the fit is just a bit off

this is why i have a shoe stretcher. I'm a 10 or 10.5 depending on the brand, but in reality my foot is a 10.25 and oversized shoes aren't something I like so I usually get a size 10 and just leave stretchers in the shoe for a few days. The microwave method people claim to work never seemed to work for me, so only a stretcher ever did the trick. The other thing a stretcher does is push the heel back a bit so it can take care of the forward push you're talking about, only a little though.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: oak leaf on July 07, 2023, 07:31:59 AM
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Just got the 440 black/brown/white in the mail. I reached out to NB on their site and allegedly most of the products are made from synthetic materials unless stated otherwise but the glue can be non-vegan sometimes. This specific model is confirmed synthetic according to the representative I spoke to (and was confirmed earlier on the thread along with the legal reasons behind not being labeled vegan)
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could you do me a favor and post a link or pic of this colorway so i can keep an eye out at my local?
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(https://nb.scene7.com/is/image/NB/nm440ldt_nb_02_i?$pdpflexf2$&wid=440&hei=440)


appreciate it
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: SquintinTarantino on July 07, 2023, 11:59:21 AM
Anyone know if any of the ASICS are going to be vegan friendly?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: The real veganshawn on July 08, 2023, 04:32:12 PM
Anyone know if any of the ASICS are going to be vegan friendly?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on July 08, 2023, 10:24:52 PM
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Anyone know if any of the ASICS are going to be vegan friendly?
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if it’s going to be done through the Japanese division, then no! Japanese shoe brands don’t give a fuck about veganism …
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on July 10, 2023, 06:59:08 AM
Anyone know if we're getting a new NB 420 colorway this year? I'm still in the purples and I've got a pair of the black and orange Marquis Henrys on ice, but I love that shoe and hope they keep putting it out.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: chronicbackpain on July 10, 2023, 07:57:36 AM
Anyone know if we're getting a new NB 420 colorway this year? I'm still in the purples and I've got a pair of the black and orange Marquis Henrys on ice, but I love that shoe and hope they keep putting it out.
Yeah, it should hit shops starting this month, but it may be August depending on where you are. I don't know what the colorway is and actually came here to ask that. They've been releasing them on 7/10 which is basically 4/20 for weed concentrates, so I was hoping to snag a pair or two today.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: chris on July 10, 2023, 08:58:00 AM
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Honestly surprised if vern is not wearing vegan kicks, dude has been vegan/ sXE since I can remember ….
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I thought it was odd too, he was wearing some black suede adi-ease in a story the other day. They made lots of canvas adi-ease but I don’t think there was ever a synth suede one


Synth seeleys prob

https://www.amazon.com/adidas-Originals-Mens-Seeley-Sneaker/dp/B09NY6BB6L
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on July 20, 2023, 08:13:02 AM
the synth 272s are out now too
(https://nb.scene7.com/is/image/NB/nm272syn_nb_05_i?$pdpflexf2$&qlt=80&fmt=webp&wid=440&hei=440)
https://www.newbalance.com/pd/nb-numeric-272/NM272V1-44134.html?dwvar_NM272V1-44134_style=NM272SYN
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: born bummed on July 25, 2023, 12:18:50 PM
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Honestly surprised if vern is not wearing vegan kicks, dude has been vegan/ sXE since I can remember ….
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I thought it was odd too, he was wearing some black suede adi-ease in a story the other day. They made lots of canvas adi-ease but I don’t think there was ever a synth suede one
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Synth seeleys prob

https://www.amazon.com/adidas-Originals-Mens-Seeley-Sneaker/dp/B09NY6BB6L

I didn't see Vern's story but I was gonna say I currently have the synth suede Seelys and wondered if it could have been those. Just yesterday I snagged another canvas/synth pair at the adidas outlet for $37.50. They also had the Grand Court 2.0 that is labeled all synthetic.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on July 25, 2023, 09:05:39 PM
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Just got the 440 black/brown/white in the mail. I reached out to NB on their site and allegedly most of the products are made from synthetic materials unless stated otherwise but the glue can be non-vegan sometimes. This specific model is confirmed synthetic according to the representative I spoke to (and was confirmed earlier on the thread along with the legal reasons behind not being labeled vegan)
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could you do me a favor and post a link or pic of this colorway so i can keep an eye out at my local?
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(https://nb.scene7.com/is/image/NB/nm440ldt_nb_02_i?$pdpflexf2$&wid=440&hei=440)
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Mine arrived today as well. I ordered both a 12 and a 13 because of all the sizing comments in the NB thread (and NB offers free returns). I’d say that my foot is a 12.25, and the 13s are definitely too big. But the 12s are confusing… when I feel for my toe in the front of the shoe (like an old school shoe salesman) I’ve got a good 1/8-1/4 inch of room. But they FEEL small. I think it’s because the arch of the shoe is designed a bit forward so it kinda pushes my foot forward. I wonder if this is one of the things that’s gonna get tweaked in the redesigned 440 discussed in the NB thread. For now I’ll keep the 12s and hope I get used to them. I’m bummed cuz these seemed like the perfect vegan cupsole I was looking for, but the fit is just a bit off
just to echo what @kneebone said:
I went TTS and there is enough room after my big toe and the toebox is more than wide enough but yeah ... something about them feels weird. changing the insole made my foot sit a bit lower and feel less cramped but I'm wondering whether they need breaking in, or I need to go up 0.5 size? they also feel a lot slimmer then spanky KSLs ...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: JK42 on July 26, 2023, 01:55:16 AM
Possibly a daft question from a vegan shoe newbie who has dabbled with canvas shoes in the past. Does the synth leather/suede have issues in terms of breatheability compared to regular suede and obviously canvas in peoples experience. I sweat.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: manysnakes on July 27, 2023, 03:43:54 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/qmQ6wvJ/IMG-5717.png) (https://ibb.co/qmQ6wvJ)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on July 31, 2023, 02:24:20 PM
Possibly a daft question from a vegan shoe newbie who has dabbled with canvas shoes in the past. Does the synth leather/suede have issues in terms of breatheability compared to regular suede and obviously canvas in peoples experience. I sweat.
Tried to respond to your DM but apparently i'm blocked. Generally synthetics are not very breathable, but the caspians have canvas on the tongue and side panels, and some vents in the toe, so they're not total sweat-boxes. But then again I've never really paid much attention to the breathability of my shoes. Sorry if that's not a super helpful answer, I'm just probably not the right person to ask
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Shrinedescender on July 31, 2023, 03:17:09 PM
Possibly a daft question from a vegan shoe newbie who has dabbled with canvas shoes in the past. Does the synth leather/suede have issues in terms of breatheability compared to regular suede and obviously canvas in peoples experience. I sweat.

They definately get sweaty. I don't really have experience with traditional leather shoes but I'd say they are less breathable than canvas pairs for sure; though a portion of that may be attributed to synth shoes being generally bulkier than canvas ones. It's never been an "issue" for me but everyone's different.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on August 09, 2023, 10:25:41 AM
Couple new Vans models:
Dennis Enarson BMX slip-on wafflecup https://www.vans.com/en-us/shoes-c00081/bmx-slip-on-shoe-x-dennis-enarson-shoe-pvn0005v1bmv  (there's also a white canvas BMX Sk8-hi wafflecup at the same link, but I'm always skeptical of the jazz stripe on those. Looks like leather in the close-ups)
(https://images.vans.com/is/image/Vans/VN0005V1_BMV_HERO?wid=500&hei=630&fmt=jpeg&qlt=50&resMode=sharp2&op_usm=0.9,1.0,8,0)

And the Quasi gym shoe
http://www.instagram.com/p/CvsFQMqLS-D/
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: SlapTM on August 10, 2023, 11:21:49 AM
Michael Sieben collection just dropped featuring a vegan Omen Hi and Wino Slip.

https://emerica.com/collections/michael-sieben

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMf5Nh_GrGI&t=11s
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: The real veganshawn on August 10, 2023, 05:28:40 PM
Nice
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: JK42 on August 10, 2023, 11:21:41 PM
Michael Sieben collection just dropped featuring a vegan Omen Hi and Wino Slip.

https://emerica.com/collections/michael-sieben

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMf5Nh_GrGI&t=11s

Very funny. Who was the stunt double?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: SlapTM on August 10, 2023, 11:34:35 PM
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Michael Sieben collection just dropped featuring a vegan Omen Hi and Wino Slip.

https://emerica.com/collections/michael-sieben

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMf5Nh_GrGI&t=11s
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Very funny. Who was the stunt double?
David Langston
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: KGB on August 18, 2023, 08:10:53 AM
Anybody familiar with these? 
https://www.wheeepe.com

(https://i.postimg.cc/prvZhBy4/IMG-7361.jpg)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: sebbo on August 19, 2023, 04:13:54 AM
Anybody familiar with these? 
https://www.wheeepe.com

(https://i.postimg.cc/prvZhBy4/IMG-7361.jpg)

doesn't look too bad! but the outsole is already flat in some spaces? that's weird.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Mean salto on August 19, 2023, 04:22:43 AM
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Anybody familiar with these? 
https://www.wheeepe.com

(https://i.postimg.cc/prvZhBy4/IMG-7361.jpg)
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doesn't look too bad! but the outsole is already flat in some spaces? that's weird.
A few brands have done the grip design kinda similar before. I think the idea is just to put more rubber in the high wear areas
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: cucktard on August 19, 2023, 09:05:54 AM
Those look really nice. If you wanted to unstitch the side logo, you could have an updated Airwalk One
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: hayduke lives on August 25, 2023, 08:18:54 AM
https://surfshacksouth.com/products/emerica-ksl-vegan-g6-kevin-spank-long-black-white-gold

i can't vouch for this shop but, seems they still have some vegan ksl if anyone is looking.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on August 28, 2023, 10:55:45 AM
whoa, this is a big one. Vegan Samba ADV collab between Orchard and New End Revolution. Releasing on Sept 1st by Orchard, Sept 2nd on adidas.com, and looks like other skate shops are getting them in too (saw them on 561's insta)
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0127/1812/files/230711_BOS_000644570015_Taketomo_1024x1024.jpg?v=1693170870)
"The vegan Samba ADV is made from animal friendly synthetic suede and leather, and the longsleeve jersey is made from 100% recycled polyester.  Both have tonal navy stripes, and subtle pops of red tie things together with scarlet heel pull tabs and raglan piping.  A perforated tongue adds a unique design element while improving breathability, and a transparent navy outsole provides a modern touch on this timeless design."
https://orchardshop.com/blogs/news/orchard-x-adidas-x-new-england-revolution
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: herecomesaregular on August 28, 2023, 10:56:59 AM
Been skating the NB# black vegan 440s and I really like them. Seems to be the same synth suede that vegan Es accel OGs are made out of.

The black/gum accels were the most durable shoes I've skated in probably my entire skate life (though I did superglue the seams/stitches after the first session), so I'm very on board for more shoes being that material.

So far the 440s feel amazing out of the box (the top of the shoe under like, the laces has thin foam padding instead of just a layer of vegan suede and it's so comfy), great board feel. The toe cap stitching in my ollie and kickflip areas are toast after 3 sessions so I'll likely need to shoegoo or superglue them, but that's to be expected. Overall, not bad at all. I did use black nail polish to black out all the bright white accents though...hah.

Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on August 28, 2023, 04:29:04 PM
whoa, this is a big one. Vegan Samba ADV collab between Orchard and New End Revolution. Releasing on Sept 1st by Orchard, Sept 2nd on adidas.com, and looks like other skate shops are getting them in too (saw them on 561's insta)
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0127/1812/files/230711_BOS_000644570015_Taketomo_1024x1024.jpg?v=1693170870)
"The vegan Samba ADV is made from animal friendly synthetic suede and leather, and the longsleeve jersey is made from 100% recycled polyester.  Both have tonal navy stripes, and subtle pops of red tie things together with scarlet heel pull tabs and raglan piping.  A perforated tongue adds a unique design element while improving breathability, and a transparent navy outsole provides a modern touch on this timeless design."
https://orchardshop.com/blogs/news/orchard-x-adidas-x-new-england-revolution
oh wow! Hope the quality is up there
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Shrinedescender on August 28, 2023, 05:01:25 PM
whoa, this is a big one. Vegan Samba ADV collab between Orchard and New End Revolution. Releasing on Sept 1st by Orchard, Sept 2nd on adidas.com, and looks like other skate shops are getting them in too (saw them on 561's insta)
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0127/1812/files/230711_BOS_000644570015_Taketomo_1024x1024.jpg?v=1693170870)
"The vegan Samba ADV is made from animal friendly synthetic suede and leather, and the longsleeve jersey is made from 100% recycled polyester.  Both have tonal navy stripes, and subtle pops of red tie things together with scarlet heel pull tabs and raglan piping.  A perforated tongue adds a unique design element while improving breathability, and a transparent navy outsole provides a modern touch on this timeless design."
https://orchardshop.com/blogs/news/orchard-x-adidas-x-new-england-revolution

Orchard stays winning
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: pedro_mayn on August 29, 2023, 04:52:58 AM
Been skating the NB# black vegan 440s and I really like them. Seems to be the same synth suede that vegan Es accel OGs are made out of.

The black/gum accels were the most durable shoes I've skated in probably my entire skate life (though I did superglue the seams/stitches after the first session), so I'm very on board for more shoes being that material.

So far the 440s feel amazing out of the box (the top of the shoe under like, the laces has thin foam padding instead of just a layer of vegan suede and it's so comfy), great board feel. The toe cap stitching in my ollie and kickflip areas are toast after 3 sessions so I'll likely need to shoegoo or superglue them, but that's to be expected. Overall, not bad at all. I did use black nail polish to black out all the bright white accents though...hah.

In all honesty, that fake suede (I think it's a type of felt?) is pretty decent.

My accels just kept going until the bottoms were just too slippery to skate with.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: herecomesaregular on August 29, 2023, 06:11:54 AM
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Been skating the NB# black vegan 440s and I really like them. Seems to be the same synth suede that vegan Es accel OGs are made out of.

The black/gum accels were the most durable shoes I've skated in probably my entire skate life (though I did superglue the seams/stitches after the first session), so I'm very on board for more shoes being that material.

So far the 440s feel amazing out of the box (the top of the shoe under like, the laces has thin foam padding instead of just a layer of vegan suede and it's so comfy), great board feel. The toe cap stitching in my ollie and kickflip areas are toast after 3 sessions so I'll likely need to shoegoo or superglue them, but that's to be expected. Overall, not bad at all. I did use black nail polish to black out all the bright white accents though...hah.
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In all honesty, that fake suede (I think it's a type of felt?) is pretty decent.

My accels just kept going until the bottoms were just too slippery to skate with.

Yup, I had the exact same experience. The first thing to go was the insole (got squished in like 2 weeks so I swapped in a vans pro one), and then the outsole was completely smooth by the time I retired them. The "suede" never wore through. And I'm a heavy flicker so my shoes take a lot of griptape damage usually.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: chronicbackpain on September 07, 2023, 10:52:23 AM
The Orchard Sambas are 9 for me, which is the same size as NB #420 and #440. They have less padding and are a bit snugger width-wise compared to the #440. Vans Slip On Pro, DCs, and running shoes are 9.5 for me.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on September 07, 2023, 02:52:45 PM
The Orchard Sambas are 9 for me, which is the same size as NB #420 and #440. They have less padding and are a bit snugger width-wise compared to the #440. Vans Slip On Pro, DCs, and running shoes are 9.5 for me.
feel like I’d need to half size up …
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Fakie Manuel on September 07, 2023, 11:59:41 PM
What shoes are y'all skating in right now? What are you hyped on? I've been riding the eS Caspians for the past couple weeks. I think they are pretty mediocre.

What's the word on the 440s? Are they any good for skating?

I'm on the fence about trying the Etnies Marana Michelin.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on September 08, 2023, 01:16:50 AM
What shoes are y'all skating in right now? What are you hyped on? I've been riding the eS Caspians for the past couple weeks. I think they are pretty mediocre.

What's the word on the 440s? Are they any good for skating?

I'm on the fence about trying the Etnies Marana Michelin.
still rocking Emerica KSLs, probs my fav vegan cup since the #NB 420.
Defs half size up on the joslins/ marana, even then it still feels small. 440 also feels like I need to 0.5 size up even though my toes aren’t super cramped. Wanna try the vegan figgy when it drops but I don’t fuck with the color red so… I’m kinda in limbo…
@kneebone let me know how they adidas fit, although again I think it’s too much red for me 😓
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on September 08, 2023, 05:32:04 AM
I'm still alternating between the hemp halfcab VR3s and the black denim One Star Pros. Was able to stockpile a couple of each during recent sales. Also have the Orchard Sambas arriving tomorrow ;D
So I took the plunge on the Vault hemp Half Cabs and I'm really glad that I did. Extremely reminiscent of the Syndicate hemp ones from a while ago. These have a thick, removable VR3 insole so the sizing is very similar to any of the Skate line (typically Vault sizing is a little different and I go a size up, but for these I went TTS, glad I did). I was also able to remove the tongue zipper pretty easily. Also replaced the stock round laces with some spare ones from LRAB which worked out perfectly because they match the off-white lining and outsole
(https://i.imgur.com/flsfBY2.jpg)
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Converse has some new One Stars where it looks like they actually didn't fuck it up with nonfunctional leather/suede (there are all "pro" models, so they're in the skate-specific line)  :
Denim ones available in blue or black https://www.converse.com/shop/p/one-star-pro-denim-skate-shoe/A04149MP.html?pid=A04149MP&dwvar_A04149MP_color=midnight%20navy%2Fmidnight%20navy&dwvar_A04148C_width=standard&styleNo=A04149C&pdp=true&cgid=skate-performance-shoes&vgid=A04148C
(https://www.converse.com/dw/image/v2/BCZC_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-cnv-master-catalog/default/dwf3f05b1e/images/d_107/A04149C_D_107X1.jpg?sw=710)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: herecomesaregular on September 08, 2023, 03:42:14 PM
What shoes are y'all skating in right now? What are you hyped on? I've been riding the eS Caspians for the past couple weeks. I think they are pretty mediocre.

What's the word on the 440s? Are they any good for skating?

I'm on the fence about trying the Etnies Marana Michelin.

I’ve loved the 440s so far. Very durable aside from the toe cap stitching. Board feel rules. Fit well. I wear a 10 in canvas LRAB and 10 in the vegan 440 is ALMOST too small but that’s how I like shoes I skate to fit.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: padded_shorts on September 15, 2023, 08:54:41 AM
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The Orchard Sambas are 9 for me, which is the same size as NB #420 and #440. They have less padding and are a bit snugger width-wise compared to the #440. Vans Slip On Pro, DCs, and running shoes are 9.5 for me.
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feel like I’d need to half size up …
I’ve been wearing the sambas a couple days, they are snug, but not unacceptably tight. You would probably be fine going a half size up if you want a little extra toe room. I’m not sure if I’ll skate them or not. They are very thin and I’m not sure how well they’ll hold up or how my feet will hold up in them. They seem like great everyday shoes though.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Lepanto on September 15, 2023, 12:26:00 PM
Anything that contails the word "vegan" sux, sorry
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: chronicbackpain on September 15, 2023, 02:24:37 PM
Anything that contails the word "vegan" sux, sorry
Killing animals sucks more than the taste of vegan cheese.

I’ve been getting bad heel slip in the Orchard Sambas even when fully laced, so I can’t see myself going up half a size.

I got a pair of the AA Authentic High today, so the Sambas are going to be chillers. The last pair of Vans I had were the synthetic Lizzie shoes in 9, which had a little extra toe room. The 9s in the Authentic High has “Cinderella fit.” No extra toe room but it doesn’t compress the toes. I can’t wait to skate these. As much as I hate the hassle of lacing and relacing mids/highs, I hate heel slip so much more.

The Spanky Hi better have at least one vegan colorway.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on September 16, 2023, 01:07:49 AM
Anything that contails the word "vegan" sux, sorry
woah bro, so edgy! Do you actually have anything to discuss, or are you just popping into the vegan thread to give your unwarranted “opinion”?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: sebbo on September 16, 2023, 07:16:55 AM
(https://www.lobby-skateshop.de/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Nike-SB-Blazer-Low-Pro-GT-PRM-Black-Safety-Orange-Detail.jpg)

Does anybody know if the swoosh is real leather or not on this one?
I asked in the shop. There is a sticker label inside the shoe that says that it is synthetic but I wanted to get a second opinion.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on September 16, 2023, 07:54:19 AM
(https://www.lobby-skateshop.de/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Nike-SB-Blazer-Low-Pro-GT-PRM-Black-Safety-Orange-Detail.jpg)

Does anybody know if the swoosh is real leather or not on this one?
I asked in the shop. There is a sticker label inside the shoe that says that it is synthetic but I wanted to get a second opinion.
I’m 99.9% sure it is real leather. I remember closely inspecting those when they were on the Nike site because I’ve always wanted to try the GT blazers but they’ve never released a leather-free version
Edit: some high-quality zoom pics here where you can tell from the texture on the edges of the swoosh that it appears to be real leather https://www.sneakerdistrict.com/nike-blazer-low-pro-gt-premium-black-safety-orange-black-photon-dust/
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on September 16, 2023, 08:08:57 AM
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What shoes are y'all skating in right now? What are you hyped on? I've been riding the eS Caspians for the past couple weeks. I think they are pretty mediocre.

What's the word on the 440s? Are they any good for skating?

I'm on the fence about trying the Etnies Marana Michelin.
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still rocking Emerica KSLs, probs my fav vegan cup since the #NB 420.
Defs half size up on the joslins/ marana, even then it still feels small. 440 also feels like I need to 0.5 size up even though my toes aren’t super cramped. Wanna try the vegan figgy when it drops but I don’t fuck with the color red so… I’m kinda in limbo…
@kneebone let me know how they adidas fit, although again I think it’s too much red for me 😓
Finally just got my adidas order yesterday. I waited for the release on the adidas website with the hopes that they would have a 12.5 and my hunch was correct (all of the skate shops have had only 12s and 13s). The fit and overall build is identical to the general-release vegan sambas, except the insole is slightly upgraded. It’s still paper thin but has a bit more mold to it, with an arch and a cup around the heel (i’ll update with photos later today). Don’t think you could put any thicker insole in because the toe box is so shallow. Still stoked on these because Sambas are my favorite sneaker, but I doubt I’ll be skating in them
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: sebbo on September 16, 2023, 08:16:51 AM
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(https://www.lobby-skateshop.de/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Nike-SB-Blazer-Low-Pro-GT-PRM-Black-Safety-Orange-Detail.jpg)

Does anybody know if the swoosh is real leather or not on this one?
I asked in the shop. There is a sticker label inside the shoe that says that it is synthetic but I wanted to get a second opinion.
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I’m 99.9% sure it is real leather. I remember closely inspecting those when they were on the Nike site because I’ve always wanted to try the GT blazers but they’ve never released a leather-free version
Edit: some high-quality zoom pics here where you can tell from the texture on the edges of the swoosh that it appears to be real leather https://www.sneakerdistrict.com/nike-blazer-low-pro-gt-premium-black-safety-orange-black-photon-dust/

Thank you for the input! Glad I held back buying them. Guess I am getting another pair of the doyenne. Really liking it.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Mean salto on September 16, 2023, 08:42:10 AM
^I can't say one way or the other but I have a couple older pairs of Nike's and Adidas and the top layer on the tounge, heel, logo etc are all peeling showing they aren't real leather. There's also a YouTube channel called rose anvil where a guy takes apart shoes and boots and it seems like Nike almost never uses real leather on any logos.
Again I could be wrong but it would be wierd for the one shoe they actually used real leather for a logo on was also an otherwise full canvas one.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on September 17, 2023, 09:07:30 AM
So I wound up taking the Orchard Sambas out for a sesh after all. I am 99% a vulc guy, and the outsoles on these felt a bit stiff and quite slick but I’m not sure if that is specific to these shoes or cup soles in general. Ultimately I had to stop skating in them after about 20 minutes. The narrowness of the sole in the midfoot and heel really made me feel apprehensive when trying to land certain tricks, and it felt like these were shoes that were not designed to be skate shoes….because, well, they weren’t. I will say that the contour of the ADV insole really does make the shoe fit much more glove-like and feels more stable than the general release sambas. But still, I’m going back to my vulcs for skating.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on September 25, 2023, 09:23:04 PM
So I wound up taking the Orchard Sambas out for a sesh after all. I am 99% a vulc guy, and the outsoles on these felt a bit stiff and quite slick but I’m not sure if that is specific to these shoes or cup soles in general. Ultimately I had to stop skating in them after about 20 minutes. The narrowness of the sole in the midfoot and heel really made me feel apprehensive when trying to land certain tricks, and it felt like these were shoes that were not designed to be skate shoes….because, well, they weren’t. I will say that the contour of the ADV insole really does make the shoe fit much more glove-like and feels more stable than the general release sambas. But still, I’m going back to my vulcs for skating.
thanks for that mate, sounds like they wouldn't be my cup of tea in all honesty, clear soles are often slicker from experience and the hits of red already kinda turned me off so I'm glad I didn't pick up a pair and then regret said decision.
I did however cop some 440s in 0.5 size up and they do feel really good imho when compared to my usual tts
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on September 26, 2023, 06:39:49 AM
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So I wound up taking the Orchard Sambas out for a sesh after all. I am 99% a vulc guy, and the outsoles on these felt a bit stiff and quite slick but I’m not sure if that is specific to these shoes or cup soles in general. Ultimately I had to stop skating in them after about 20 minutes. The narrowness of the sole in the midfoot and heel really made me feel apprehensive when trying to land certain tricks, and it felt like these were shoes that were not designed to be skate shoes….because, well, they weren’t. I will say that the contour of the ADV insole really does make the shoe fit much more glove-like and feels more stable than the general release sambas. But still, I’m going back to my vulcs for skating.
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thanks for that mate, sounds like they wouldn't be my cup of tea in all honesty, clear soles are often slicker from experience and the hits of red already kinda turned me off so I'm glad I didn't pick up a pair and then regret said decision.
I did however cop some 440s in 0.5 size up and they do feel really good imho when compared to my usual tts
The next day after trying out the sambas, i finally skated in the 440s. I wore them around the house all day trying to get used to the fit and (to me) odd shape, and by the evening when I was ready to skate I was feeling pretty good about them. And then I had a great session in them, really an awesome skate shoe and the polar opposite of the samba experience. These 440s were soft, plush, wide, grippy, and felt broken in right out of the gate. But, they are too small for me. I kept doing that thing where you kick your foot back into the heel to try to make room for your toes. I wish they made 12.5s because these would probably be my end-all shoe, but for now these 12s are too small and the 13s were too big. I was psyched and bummed at the same time. The 440 is such a great shoe and it's awesome that they're available in a vegan version now, but I'll probably never buy/skate them again.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: PuffinMuffin on September 29, 2023, 12:04:27 AM
I'm on the hunt for a go-to pair of shoes after going through 11 pairs of the vegan Etnies Joslin black/black Michelin Vulcs. Sadly, they're becoming harder to find. I tried out the Samba Orchard's, but as @kneebone mentioned, they didn't quite feel like they were made for skating. Way too skinny in the middle of the shoe.

Is the Caspian Black/Gum colorway indeed vegan? It's listed that way in the catalog, but I couldn't find the confirmation on the website. It's a bit tricky since eS removed the vegan tab. I really don't want to accidentally buy suede.

Also a bit of a bummer that Emerica's fall catalog doesn't feature a new vegan model. Their new Vulc Low's look like comfy skate shoes, but yeah, not vegan-friendly. I hope SoleTech isn't moving away from vegan options.

Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on September 29, 2023, 04:25:19 AM
I'm on the hunt for a go-to pair of shoes after going through 11 pairs of the vegan Etnies Joslin black/black Michelin Vulcs. Sadly, they're becoming harder to find. I tried out the Samba Orchard's, but as @kneebone mentioned, they didn't quite feel like they were made for skating. Way too skinny in the middle of the shoe.

Is the Caspian Black/Gum colorway indeed vegan? It's listed that way in the catalog, but I couldn't find the confirmation on the website. It's a bit tricky since eS removed the vegan tab. I really don't want to accidentally buy suede.

Also a bit of a bummer that Emerica's fall catalog doesn't feature a new vegan model. Their new Vulc Low's look like comfy skate shoes, but yeah, not vegan-friendly. I hope SoleTech isn't moving away from vegan options.
You want vulc, or can you do cups too?
440 seems like a safe go-to(provided you get the sizing right), spanly KSLs are getting phased out so don’t try them (or you’ll fall in love and then be dissatisfied you can’t find them anymore). Not a caspian wearer but @kneebone will probs be able to tell you.
Emerica is dropping a vegan figgy in the holiday drop if you can hold out? I don’t thin sole tech will phase out vegan models, they’ll always have a few on each drop …
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: PuffinMuffin on September 29, 2023, 07:09:18 AM
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I'm on the hunt for a go-to pair of shoes after going through 11 pairs of the vegan Etnies Joslin black/black Michelin Vulcs. Sadly, they're becoming harder to find. I tried out the Samba Orchard's, but as @kneebone mentioned, they didn't quite feel like they were made for skating. Way too skinny in the middle of the shoe.

Is the Caspian Black/Gum colorway indeed vegan? It's listed that way in the catalog, but I couldn't find the confirmation on the website. It's a bit tricky since eS removed the vegan tab. I really don't want to accidentally buy suede.

Also a bit of a bummer that Emerica's fall catalog doesn't feature a new vegan model. Their new Vulc Low's look like comfy skate shoes, but yeah, not vegan-friendly. I hope SoleTech isn't moving away from vegan options.
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You want vulc, or can you do cups too?
440 seems like a safe go-to(provided you get the sizing right), spanly KSLs are getting phased out so don’t try them (or you’ll fall in love and then be dissatisfied you can’t find them anymore). Not a caspian wearer but @kneebone will probs be able to tell you.
Emerica is dropping a vegan figgy in the holiday drop if you can hold out? I don’t thin sole tech will phase out vegan models, they’ll always have a few on each drop …

Heyo, GISM, I hope you're doing well brother. Thanks for the suggestions you provided.

I prefer thicker vulcanized soles and thinner cupsoles with shorter toe boxes, both aesthetically and for comfort. If Adidas ever created a skateable vegan cupsole like Puig, it's all I'd ever buy.

Hope you're right about SoleTech keeping vegan options, it was just alarming when the sorting option was removed from the eS website. I know there are studies stating the average "consumer" views the v-word in a negative light, and it's since been replaced with "plant-based".
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on September 29, 2023, 08:23:59 AM
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I'm on the hunt for a go-to pair of shoes after going through 11 pairs of the vegan Etnies Joslin black/black Michelin Vulcs. Sadly, they're becoming harder to find. I tried out the Samba Orchard's, but as @kneebone mentioned, they didn't quite feel like they were made for skating. Way too skinny in the middle of the shoe.

Is the Caspian Black/Gum colorway indeed vegan? It's listed that way in the catalog, but I couldn't find the confirmation on the website. It's a bit tricky since eS removed the vegan tab. I really don't want to accidentally buy suede.

Also a bit of a bummer that Emerica's fall catalog doesn't feature a new vegan model. Their new Vulc Low's look like comfy skate shoes, but yeah, not vegan-friendly. I hope SoleTech isn't moving away from vegan options.
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You want vulc, or can you do cups too?
440 seems like a safe go-to(provided you get the sizing right), spanly KSLs are getting phased out so don’t try them (or you’ll fall in love and then be dissatisfied you can’t find them anymore). Not a caspian wearer but @kneebone will probs be able to tell you.
Emerica is dropping a vegan figgy in the holiday drop if you can hold out? I don’t thin sole tech will phase out vegan models, they’ll always have a few on each drop …
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Heyo, GISM, I hope you're doing well brother. Thanks for the suggestions you provided.

I prefer thicker vulcanized soles and thinner cupsoles with shorter toe boxes, both aesthetically and for comfort. If Adidas ever created a skateable vegan cupsole like Puig, it's all I'd ever buy.

Hope you're right about SoleTech keeping vegan options, it was just alarming when the sorting option was removed from the eS website. I know there are studies stating the average "consumer" views the v-word in a negative light, and it's since been replaced with "plant-based".
As GISM noted, if you can find a size in the 440 that fits you well, that shoe is a gamechanger and sounds exactly like what you're looking for. The black/gum caspian is indeed supposed to be vegan. The swift 1.5 is also a really good thin-ish cupsole. I got a pair of those during one of the big soletech sales and i've worn them around the house a few times but have yet to skate them. They feel like they'd be great tho.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: PuffinMuffin on September 29, 2023, 09:13:56 AM
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I'm on the hunt for a go-to pair of shoes after going through 11 pairs of the vegan Etnies Joslin black/black Michelin Vulcs. Sadly, they're becoming harder to find. I tried out the Samba Orchard's, but as @kneebone mentioned, they didn't quite feel like they were made for skating. Way too skinny in the middle of the shoe.

Is the Caspian Black/Gum colorway indeed vegan? It's listed that way in the catalog, but I couldn't find the confirmation on the website. It's a bit tricky since eS removed the vegan tab. I really don't want to accidentally buy suede.

Also a bit of a bummer that Emerica's fall catalog doesn't feature a new vegan model. Their new Vulc Low's look like comfy skate shoes, but yeah, not vegan-friendly. I hope SoleTech isn't moving away from vegan options.
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You want vulc, or can you do cups too?
440 seems like a safe go-to(provided you get the sizing right), spanly KSLs are getting phased out so don’t try them (or you’ll fall in love and then be dissatisfied you can’t find them anymore). Not a caspian wearer but @kneebone will probs be able to tell you.
Emerica is dropping a vegan figgy in the holiday drop if you can hold out? I don’t thin sole tech will phase out vegan models, they’ll always have a few on each drop …
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Heyo, GISM, I hope you're doing well brother. Thanks for the suggestions you provided.

I prefer thicker vulcanized soles and thinner cupsoles with shorter toe boxes, both aesthetically and for comfort. If Adidas ever created a skateable vegan cupsole like Puig, it's all I'd ever buy.

Hope you're right about SoleTech keeping vegan options, it was just alarming when the sorting option was removed from the eS website. I know there are studies stating the average "consumer" views the v-word in a negative light, and it's since been replaced with "plant-based".
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As GISM noted, if you can find a size in the 440 that fits you well, that shoe is a gamechanger and sounds exactly like what you're looking for. The black/gum caspian is indeed supposed to be vegan. The swift 1.5 is also a really good thin-ish cupsole. I got a pair of those during one of the big soletech sales and i've worn them around the house a few times but have yet to skate them. They feel like they'd be great tho.

I wrongly assumed the Swift 1.5's was thick soled. I'm going to pick up a pair, as the 440's too wide for me. Thank you @kneebone
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on September 29, 2023, 04:02:49 PM
Swift outsole is the best thin cup eS make!
https://eu.esskateboarding.com/collections/vegan
Everything on there bar the accel slim eco is vegan
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on October 02, 2023, 04:53:47 AM
Japanese site is claiming XLTs to be synth …
https://uptodate.tokyo/dime-x-vans-rowley-xlt-2/
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on October 02, 2023, 05:10:09 AM
Japanese site is claiming XLTs to be synth …
https://uptodate.tokyo/dime-x-vans-rowley-xlt-2/
The Dime site says it also
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on October 02, 2023, 05:35:19 AM
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Japanese site is claiming XLTs to be synth …
https://uptodate.tokyo/dime-x-vans-rowley-xlt-2/
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The Dime site says it also
okay, I’ll probably cop then tbh
They drop here on the 5th
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Bill Salt on October 02, 2023, 07:19:28 AM
shoes you can eat?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Ok on October 02, 2023, 11:28:48 AM
shoes you can eat?

glasses 4 yur feet
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: herecomesaregular on October 02, 2023, 07:39:45 PM
Japanese site is claiming XLTs to be synth …
https://uptodate.tokyo/dime-x-vans-rowley-xlt-2/

The synth suede was part of what made the originals so light, so it would have been dumb if not. But I wouldn’t have been surprised tbh.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: chronicbackpain on October 03, 2023, 07:07:40 AM
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Japanese site is claiming XLTs to be synth …
https://uptodate.tokyo/dime-x-vans-rowley-xlt-2/
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The synth suede was part of what made the originals so light, so it would have been dumb if not. But I wouldn’t have been surprised tbh.
Anyone know if the non-Dime ones are going to be synthetic as well?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: rolling is good on October 03, 2023, 09:31:06 AM
Are there shoes made in europe except for the thin canvas ones ?
Not necessarily from skate brands or made for skating.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: chronicbackpain on October 03, 2023, 10:26:30 AM
Are there shoes made in europe except for the thin canvas ones ?
Not necessarily from skate brands or made for skating.
Nae and Humans Are Vain are two companies that make shoes in Portugal. Noah makes shoes in Italy. Ahinsa makes shoes in Eastern Europe. Good Guys Don’t Wear Leather is a French company made in either Portugal or Italy depending on the model.

https://www.nae-vegan.com/en/
https://humansarevain.com/
https://www.noah-shop.com/en/
https://ahinsashoes.com/
https://goodguysdontwearleather.com/en-us
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Síota on October 03, 2023, 10:44:33 AM
Wasted are made in Europe and vegan. They always are on my Instagram feed like the paid posts shit.

https://wastedshoes.com/gb/content/6-sustainability

They should sponsor some skaters.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: rolling is good on October 03, 2023, 12:29:02 PM
Thanks, Ahinsa are original, strange toe box but I like them,
https://ahinsashoes.com/products/mens-pura-2-comfort-sneakers-black (https://ahinsashoes.com/products/mens-pura-2-comfort-sneakers-black)
Too bad they're confidential brands that I'll never see in physical shops.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: SquintinTarantino on October 03, 2023, 02:40:52 PM
Thanks, Ahinsa are original, strange toe box but I like them,
https://ahinsashoes.com/products/mens-pura-2-comfort-sneakers-black (https://ahinsashoes.com/products/mens-pura-2-comfort-sneakers-black)
Too bad they're confidential brands that I'll never see in physical shops.

I have a pair of Xero barefoot shoes that have a similar toe box and they are really comfortable.  It's contoured to better it the actual shape of your foot so your tootsies to get all squished together. 
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on October 11, 2023, 12:32:13 PM
Gilbert teased these on his ig quite a while ago, but looks like they're finally making their way to shops now
(https://cdn.shoplightspeed.com/shops/613105/files/58546433/1652x1652x1/vans-vans-crockett-high-decon-canvas-skate-shoe-bl.jpg)
https://www.atticskateshop.com/vans-crockett-high-decon-canvas-skate-shoe-blk-wht.html?id=99446225&quantity=1
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on October 11, 2023, 07:28:20 PM
Gilbert teased these on his ig quite a while ago, but looks like they're finally making their way to shops now
(https://cdn.shoplightspeed.com/shops/613105/files/58546433/1652x1652x1/vans-vans-crockett-high-decon-canvas-skate-shoe-bl.jpg)
https://www.atticskateshop.com/vans-crockett-high-decon-canvas-skate-shoe-blk-wht.html?id=99446225&quantity=1
nice! Only pair of vans in a long time that look decent to me (bar those xlt reissues)
Does the waffle cup have any sort of midsole, because I’ll be putting orthotics in there if I get a pair?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Mean salto on October 11, 2023, 10:06:41 PM
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Gilbert teased these on his ig quite a while ago, but looks like they're finally making their way to shops now
(https://cdn.shoplightspeed.com/shops/613105/files/58546433/1652x1652x1/vans-vans-crockett-high-decon-canvas-skate-shoe-bl.jpg)
https://www.atticskateshop.com/vans-crockett-high-decon-canvas-skate-shoe-blk-wht.html?id=99446225&quantity=1
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nice! Only pair of vans in a long time that look decent to me (bar those xlt reissues)
Does the waffle cup have any sort of midsole, because I’ll be putting orthotics in there if I get a pair?
Assuming it's got the same sole as when it came out looks like no midsole
https://www.weartested.com/vans-crockett-pro-2/
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on October 12, 2023, 01:22:55 AM
Guess I won’t be copping then…
In other news NB# thread was taking about 440 v2.0 vegan colourway
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: chronicbackpain on October 12, 2023, 09:57:45 AM
Guess I won’t be copping then…
In other news NB# thread was taking about 440 v2.0 vegan colourway
That’s 6-8 months away. At least, we got the Figgy to look forward to during winter.

Does CONS use real leather for the inside of the shoes? The canvas Louies and denim One Stars have lining on the inside that feels like leather, but I can’t tell. It definitely feels different than the synthetic leather LRAB uses. The tag on the tongue says that it’s textile, which doesn’t help.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on October 12, 2023, 10:53:35 AM
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Guess I won’t be copping then…
In other news NB# thread was taking about 440 v2.0 vegan colourway
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That’s 6-8 months away. At least, we got the Figgy to look forward to during winter.

Does CONS use real leather for the inside of the shoes? The canvas Louies and denim One Stars have lining on the inside that feels like leather, but I can’t tell. It definitely feels different than the synthetic leather LRAB uses. The tag on the tongue says that it’s textile, which doesn’t help.
The converse linings are usually synthetic. It's a polyester faux suede which is probably how it gets classified as textile. It's the same stuff they used to use in the lining of the latter-model janoski's (because the OG janoski's used real suede then they transitioned to the cheaper synthetic stuff)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on October 16, 2023, 06:15:35 AM
the holiday '23 emericas are up in their webstore. The listing on the Leo's says both "suede" and "vegan" but the catalog confirms they are supposed to be synthetic suede.
https://emerica.com/collections/footwear/products/romero-laced-black-tan-6102000136-975
(https://emerica.com/cdn/shop/files/6102000136-975-S-001_800x.png?v=1692925567)

https://emerica.com/collections/footwear/products/figgy-g6-grey-6102000135-020
(https://emerica.com/cdn/shop/files/6102000135-020-S-001_800x.png?v=1692925364)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on October 16, 2023, 06:18:19 AM
the holiday '23 emericas are up in their webstore. The listing on the Leo's says both "suede" and "vegan" but the catalog confirms they are supposed to be synthetic suede.
https://emerica.com/collections/footwear/products/romero-laced-black-tan-6102000136-975
(https://emerica.com/cdn/shop/files/6102000136-975-S-001_800x.png?v=1692925567)

https://emerica.com/collections/footwear/products/figgy-g6-grey-6102000135-020
(https://emerica.com/cdn/shop/files/6102000135-020-S-001_800x.png?v=1692925364)
I can’t rock anything red so I guess it’s the Leo’s for me, wondering how much the added heel tab will improve the shoe’s performance…
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: SquintinTarantino on October 16, 2023, 10:42:08 AM
the holiday '23 emericas are up in their webstore. The listing on the Leo's says both "suede" and "vegan" but the catalog confirms they are supposed to be synthetic suede.
https://emerica.com/collections/footwear/products/romero-laced-black-tan-6102000136-975
(https://emerica.com/cdn/shop/files/6102000136-975-S-001_800x.png?v=1692925567)

https://emerica.com/collections/footwear/products/figgy-g6-grey-6102000135-020
(https://emerica.com/cdn/shop/files/6102000135-020-S-001_800x.png?v=1692925364)

I'd fuck w/ both of these.  Like both designs/colorways
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: The real veganshawn on October 16, 2023, 11:49:32 PM
Bummed the Marc Johnson reissue doesn't have a vegan colorway
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on October 17, 2023, 01:08:05 AM
Bummed the Marc Johnson reissue doesn't have a vegan colorway
yeah, seems like a no brainer …
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: chronicbackpain on November 04, 2023, 09:09:14 AM
$45 for a pair of the synthetic 440s after using "DADDIES20":
https://www.daddiesboardshop.com/collections/clearance/products/new-balance-440-shoes-black-white-vegan

also $48 for the Michael Sieben Emerica shoes using the same code:
https://www.daddiesboardshop.com/collections/clearance/products/emerica-x-michael-sieben-omen-hi-shoes-natural
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Maccat on November 05, 2023, 04:46:57 AM
$45 for a pair of the synthetic 440s after using "DADDIES20":
https://www.daddiesboardshop.com/collections/clearance/products/new-balance-440-shoes-black-white-vegan

also $48 for the Michael Sieben Emerica shoes using the same code:
https://www.daddiesboardshop.com/collections/clearance/products/emerica-x-michael-sieben-omen-hi-shoes-natural

Damn. Caught these at full price and the “suede” is supple. NB did a nice job on these.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on November 08, 2023, 03:05:13 PM
we finally get a vegan Skate HalfCab and of course it's a dumb exclusive FA collab which sold out of the larger sizes very quickly. I'll pass on the camo ones but I do kinda like the crackle...
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on November 08, 2023, 03:42:33 PM
vegan half cabs vs supporting Jason Dill?
Tempting, but I’ll pass; there’s no way I’m going walk around as a grown adult with “fucking awesome” written on any item of my fit …
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Shrinedescender on November 08, 2023, 04:52:30 PM
Shit shoulda stayed in 2015. I got my black/white hemp Half Cabs as chillers so I'm good.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: chronicbackpain on November 09, 2023, 03:17:43 AM
we finally get a vegan Skate HalfCab and of course it's a dumb exclusive FA collab which sold out of the larger sizes very quickly. I'll pass on the camo ones but I do kinda like the crackle...
Both colorways look like they’re all canvas but the description said it’s a combination of suede and canvas. Either way, I’m glad my size was sold out because I don’t want my money going to Dill or Beatrice.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on November 21, 2023, 05:13:54 PM
Bit of a sad star of affairs at the moment, what is everyone rocking?
Still on spanky KSLs, but I’m going to need something new soon…
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Shrinedescender on November 21, 2023, 05:38:30 PM
Bit of a sad star of affairs at the moment, what is everyone rocking?
Still on spanky KSLs, but I’m going to need something new soon…

Non-skate Adidas Campus. Some fashion collab pair I stumbled upon randomly with synthetic uppers. Best vegan shoes I ever skated. The suede and construction are so good they've lasted like three months of consistent wear. 

I think I'm done with Soletech. Sizing's never consistent, construction and material quality is often worse than the big brands. The whole "skater-owned" shtick runs thinner with every bad decision they make and every hideous shoe they put out. And the vegan market often gets the scraps in terms of colorways and models. I'm done wading through canvas vulcs and butt-ugly rainbow color shoes to find the one thing I'd actually wear; only for them to discontinue it or shelf it for three seasons. I'd rather shop around and wait for the big brands to 'veganize' their classic models (which they seem to be doing at an increasing rate), and in doing so I end up skating the same shoes the most stylish pros wore in the 90s.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Verdugo on November 21, 2023, 06:36:47 PM
Bit of a sad star of affairs at the moment, what is everyone rocking?
Still on spanky KSLs, but I’m going to need something new soon…


I’ve been wearing the Canvas LRAB VM003 for my last 3 shoes. I have 2 pair also waiting under my bed for next year. Love them and love supporting LR. I feel like every pair I get just get better.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: El Freegano on November 23, 2023, 12:52:44 AM
Has anyone tried the vegan reeboks? How is the sizing and fit compared to other shoes (marana, superstar..), how is the sole and the synthetic upper? I am currently looking at some good discounts of club c 85 and court advance. And what would you choose between those above and a vegan joslin michellin vulc? I love the joslin cup but i am not sure about the vulc version.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on November 24, 2023, 04:41:06 AM
@Shrinedescender good point about not keeping colourways around for more than one season etc., and yes eS quality is questionable when compared to Etnies and emerica. If they kept the KSL in the line in the vegan all black I would have been happy to keep buying them. Looks like #440 might have to be my happy medium.
Veganized big brand shoes might be the way to go but I haven’t really found anything to call a go to, sambas are too thin, has anyone skated vegan shell toes?

@Verdugo if I was a vulc guy LRAB would probably keep me happy but alas… is it just me or does it seem like they have less vegan models the last few drops? If they drop a vegan cup, I will pounce though!

@El Freegano maybe the court C would be a good option, not easy to find here in vegan colourways and not cheap, I also have no idea about their sizing …
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: chronicbackpain on November 24, 2023, 08:38:09 AM
@Shrinedescender good point about not keeping colourways around for more than one season etc., and yes eS quality is questionable when compared to Etnies and emerica. If they kept the KSL in the line in the vegan all black I would have been happy to keep buying them. Looks like #440 might have to be my happy medium.
Veganized big brand shoes might be the way to go but I haven’t really found anything to call a go to, sambas are too thin, has anyone skated vegan shell toes?

@Verdugo if I was a vulc guy LRAB would probably keep me happy but alas… is it just me or does it seem like they have less vegan models the last few drops? If they drop a vegan cup, I will pounce though!
The only shoe in Emerica's lineup that they keep releasing in vegan colorways is the Wino Slip-On. The black colorway has been around for at least two seasons, and they have that mustard colorway. I'm disappointed that Etnies stopped making Windrow cups in vegan colorways. At least with the 440s, you know that there's going to be a vegan colorway of the 440v2 within the next 3-4 months. Plus, you can snag the synthetic v1s easily for the time-being. I like the Rowley XLTs, but they aren't durable for the price I paid. Also, I have no idea how many drops Vans plans on doing in the future. I just want one vegan cupsole that I can buy regularly, even if it only drops 1-2 times a year.

LRAB hasn't reduced the offerings of vegan models. Stores just aren't carrying everything from the drops. If you look at the LRAB website, there's quite a few, but mostly all VM003.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: DarkPools on November 24, 2023, 05:50:06 PM
Etnies has done a handful of synth vegan colors (most haven't been anywhere near as ugly as some of the canvas vegan colorways soletech is known for doing) of the Marana and Joslin. Hopefully they continue to do nice vegan colors on those models since KSL vegan was a one time deal it seems. Really hope they keep doing vegan colors for Joslin snd Marana if they slowed on the Windrow cup.

You can still find some of these floating around shops, depop, etc. online if you spend time searching.

Lately, Vern has been skating dunks (on IG). I'm not sure if they're canvas, synthetic suede, or something else. Or if they're old or new, but it would be cool to see more vegan dunk colorways, too.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: sebbo on November 25, 2023, 05:44:42 AM
After trying out emerica, etnies and és shoes I tried the Blazer Low x Doyenne and I must say that it held up much longer than the rest. Sadly it is pretty much gone everywhere.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: sweet son of a bitch on November 26, 2023, 07:14:53 PM
After trying out emerica, etnies and és shoes I tried the Blazer Low x Doyenne and I must say that it held up much longer than the rest. Sadly it is pretty much gone everywhere.
Stock X has em. The baroque’s are awesome to skate in.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: chronicbackpain on November 27, 2023, 03:04:55 PM
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After trying out emerica, etnies and és shoes I tried the Blazer Low x Doyenne and I must say that it held up much longer than the rest. Sadly it is pretty much gone everywhere.
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Stock X has em. The baroque’s are awesome to skate in.
I think Labor has a pair in 9.5 and I have a new pair in 9.0 that’s half a size too small that I’m trying to get rid of.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: sebbo on November 28, 2023, 09:23:40 AM
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After trying out emerica, etnies and és shoes I tried the Blazer Low x Doyenne and I must say that it held up much longer than the rest. Sadly it is pretty much gone everywhere.
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Stock X has em. The baroque’s are awesome to skate in.
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I think Labor has a pair in 9.5 and I have a new pair in 9.0 that’s half a size too small that I’m trying to get rid of.

I am not from the US :)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: moonordie on November 28, 2023, 09:58:26 AM
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After trying out emerica, etnies and és shoes I tried the Blazer Low x Doyenne and I must say that it held up much longer than the rest. Sadly it is pretty much gone everywhere.
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Stock X has em. The baroque’s are awesome to skate in.
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I think Labor has a pair in 9.5 and I have a new pair in 9.0 that’s half a size too small that I’m trying to get rid of.
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I am not from the US :)
Here in CZ there is a ship that have them in several sizes.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: The real veganshawn on November 28, 2023, 05:18:37 PM
I haven't has a issue with Sole Tech but I'm a old guy who skates curbs so what do I know. I'm still skating the KSL and Last Resort high.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: PuffinMuffin on December 11, 2023, 03:13:34 AM
Are the NB480’s in navy blue fully synthetic? I’ve noticed Ryan Lay donning them frequently.

Skating my second pair of the Ninejah Shoeston 3’s, they’re readily available for €40 here. Blacked out Nyjah’s name and the Nike logo with a paint marker. Quite resilient to wear, even more than the Michelin Etnies sole. They skate well, but offer little primo protection on the inner arch. Ouch.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on December 11, 2023, 05:59:37 AM
Are the NB480’s in navy blue fully synthetic? I’ve noticed Ryan Lay donning them frequently.

Skating my second pair of the Ninejah Shoeston 3’s, they’re readily available for €40 here. Blacked out Nyjah’s name and the Nike logo with a paint marker. Quite resilient to wear, even more than the Michelin Etnies sole. They skate well, but offer little primo protection on the inner arch. Ouch.

Ryan Lay does not care about vegan shoes these days unfortunately…
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on January 04, 2024, 06:44:02 AM
The Vault hemp HalfCabs are significantly marked down at End, with decent size runs in all three colors still available. Even after $9 shipping to the US, these still come out a lot cheaper than Skate HalfCabs
End is not a skateshop but I've ordered multiple times from them before, they're legit
https://www.endclothing.com/us/vans-vault-half-cab-cp-vr3-lx-vn0007publk1.html
https://www.endclothing.com/us/vans-vault-half-cab-cp-vr3-lx-vn0007pudol1.html
https://www.endclothing.com/us/vans-vault-half-cab-cp-vr3-lx-vn0007pujvy1.html
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Monolithic Flick on January 04, 2024, 07:56:21 AM
Let me say ahead of time I know zumiez is in the 'not cool' category.  And Nyjah is Nyjah.  But vegan skate shoes for 50 bucks are vegan skate shoes for 50 bucks, right?

https://www.zumiez.com/search/nyjah

My last pair of shoes were Tyshawn's and I liked them a ton.  But while not full vegan anymore (pescetarian these days), I got tired of seeing leather on my feet.  So giving the Nyjah 3's a shot.  Only one session, but I liked them. They are not easy to put on, but once my feet were in them, it was fine.  They are snug, but it didn't hurt me or anything.  Size 12, and oddly I feel like I maybe could have got away with 11.5 because of the length of the shoe. Will see how things go.  Another caveat is I'm not a good (or even very experienced) skater for what that matters.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: arfaowi on January 05, 2024, 06:28:52 AM
Hey, been following this site for years but first time posting. Got so happy when I saw the posts about the black/gum 440's. But I'm not sure they're made out of synthetic suede.. Just received two pairs and the little sticker inside has the "real leather" symbol on it. Chatted with NB and the first person said it was synthetic suede after I asked and when I told her about the leather symbol she dropped the chat. Tried again just now and the person I talked to said that the sticker most likely was a factory error as the shoe isn't made with leather, just suede (wtf?). I told her suede is leather and she sent me this list of all vegan NB shoes and said "these are not on there". See convo at the bottom.

So... back to square one if this is true.

/K

The list:
VEGAN RUNNING SHOES
Fresh Foam X 1080v12
Fresh Foam X 8860v13
Fresh Foam X 880v12
Fresh Foam Roav
Fresh Foam Roav Elite
Fresh Foam Cruz v1 Re-issue
Fresh Foam X More v4
Fresh Foam 680 v7
Fresh Foam X Hierro Mid
Fresh Foam X Hierro v7
Fresh Foam X More Trail v2
Fresh Foam X Vongo v5 
Fresh Foam X Tempo v2
Fresh Foam Arishi v4
FuelCell Rebelv3
FuelCell Summit Unknown v3
FuelCell SuperComp Trainer
FuelCell SuperComp Pacer
FuelCell Rebel TR
FuelCell Propel v3
FuelCell Prism v2
DynaSoft Nitrel v5
840v5
940v4

VEGAN TRAINING SHOES
DynaSoft Nergize v3
NB Nergize Sport
FuelCell Shift TR
Minimus TR
FuelCell Trainer
FuelCell 100
 

VEGAN WALKING SHOES
874v4

VEGAN BASKETBALL SHOES
TWO WXY v3

VEGAN TENNIS SHOES
Coco CG1
Fresh Foam X Lav V2
FuelCell 996 v4.5
996v4
796v3
696v4
1006

(https://i.ibb.co/jWp9s7y/Screenshot-2024-01-05-at-15-26-10.png) (https://ibb.co/jWp9s7y)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on January 05, 2024, 07:01:08 AM
There was some reason that Rothdigga cited in the NB thread about why they couldn't call the 440s "vegan" but it was confirmed that they are 100% synthetic materials. I imagine this is just a case of the 3rd-party customer service agent not being fully informed, similar to the DC online customer service reps claiming that EVERY DC shoe was made with synthetic leather a couple years ago

EDIT: also, just to confirm, you got these synthetic black/gum 440s, right?
(https://nb.scene7.com/is/image/NB/nm440ldt_nb_02_i?$pdpflexf2$&qlt=80&fmt=webp&wid=440&hei=440)

and not these real suede black/gums:
(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/shopping?q=tbn:ANd9GcS-m8fl2Q6g6MSADhgYvD6awwdPg4mDfG8tOQPhpH6KTf1GAd943fJyDQvsIcS8254QfcUW4AWvjyj_Hd0HyhApWoaDtBXrRaCEwAnG5jLZ_0D8cVgNnSN1V8I)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: arfaowi on January 05, 2024, 09:32:16 AM
There was some reason that Rothdigga cited in the NB thread about why they couldn't call the 440s "vegan" but it was confirmed that they are 100% synthetic materials. I imagine this is just a case of the 3rd-party customer service agent not being fully informed, similar to the DC online customer service reps claiming that EVERY DC shoe was made with synthetic leather a couple years ago

EDIT: also, just to confirm, you got these synthetic black/gum 440s, right?
(https://nb.scene7.com/is/image/NB/nm440ldt_nb_02_i?$pdpflexf2$&qlt=80&fmt=webp&wid=440&hei=440)

and not these real suede black/gums:
(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/shopping?q=tbn:ANd9GcS-m8fl2Q6g6MSADhgYvD6awwdPg4mDfG8tOQPhpH6KTf1GAd943fJyDQvsIcS8254QfcUW4AWvjyj_Hd0HyhApWoaDtBXrRaCEwAnG5jLZ_0D8cVgNnSN1V8I)

Thanks for the info! Crazy that someone on the "inside" has to relay this info to us consumers while the Product Details section can't. I understand that there might be some law/rule prohibiting them calling it vegan but come on at least write synthetic suede on the website!!! It's beyond me how normal animal skin is in shoes that people and the companies themselves don't even think about it or reflect where it's actually coming from. End of vegan-rant!

Yeah, that's the ones I got, with gum only underneath the outsole. The "suede" do look very similar to my old Marana's, like a little bit more fluffy instead of a more compressed material like real suede.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on January 05, 2024, 01:10:33 PM
this one really burns. I've been wanting a vegan-friendly Crockett low forever, and here's a new all-textile upper except the jazz stripe is leather
(https://images.vans.com/is/image/Vans/VN0A5JIF_BIQ_HERO)
"made with corduroy and 10 oz canvas uppers. Leather accents offer an elevated aesthetic"
https://www.vans.com/en-us/shoes-c00081/gilbert-crockett-corduroy--shoe-pvn0a5jifbiq
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on January 05, 2024, 01:12:57 PM
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Ohhh nice. Kind of strange NB wouldn’t call them out as vegan on their own site? Maybe it’s a copy/paste product description for now ?
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I think there's some super technical reason why we can't actually claim them to be 100% vegan but they are all synthetic and vegan for all intents.  I believe the oil that is used in the machines that make the fabric technically could have had some sort of animal byproduct in them and could touch the shoe...but when it comes to marketing it and calling that out we have to just say synthetic and not Vegan.  The legal dept sometimes makes things difficult...ha.
Found that explanation from rothdigga^
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on January 05, 2024, 02:50:03 PM
this one really burns. I've been wanting a vegan-friendly Crockett low forever, and here's a new all-textile upper except the jazz stripe is leather
(https://images.vans.com/is/image/Vans/VN0A5JIF_BIQ_HERO)
"made with corduroy and 10 oz canvas uppers. Leather accents offer an elevated aesthetic"
https://www.vans.com/en-us/shoes-c00081/gilbert-crockett-corduroy--shoe-pvn0a5jifbiq
what happened to the all black vegan high top verison that was supposed to drop?

Tried skating my 440s on NYE (they are 0.5 size up) and they did NOT work at all so I’m kinda worried what I’ll do without my trusty KSLs once my stock dries up…
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: hayduke lives on January 05, 2024, 05:40:44 PM
https://www.vans.com/en-us/shoes-c00081/crockett-high-decon-corduroy--shoe-pvn0007qvbiq

looks like they didn't ruin highs

those all blacks are out there too.
https://upriseskateshop.com/products/crockett-high-decon-canvas-black-black-white-vbu
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on January 08, 2024, 01:44:41 PM
There's a whole lot of Rowley debate in the lame ig thread, but one thing is sure: that first shoe is undeniably great. Sure looks like this newest colorway is all synthetic (the white backing along the edges of the black synth is usually the giveaway), but no confirmation.
(https://www.561skateboarding.com/cdn/shop/files/FullSizeRender_abdba54d-d370-4fac-a21e-7b061cd770ac_1024x1024@2x.heic?v=1704743336)
You can get all super-zoomy at the product link here: https://www.561skateboarding.com/products/vans-skate-rowley-black-pewter?variant=44887800512752
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: pedro_mayn on January 09, 2024, 02:46:18 AM
There's a whole lot of Rowley debate in the lame ig thread, but one thing is sure: that first shoe is undeniably great. Sure looks like this newest colorway is all synthetic (the white backing along the edges of the black synth is usually the giveaway), but no confirmation.
(https://www.561skateboarding.com/cdn/shop/files/FullSizeRender_abdba54d-d370-4fac-a21e-7b061cd770ac_1024x1024@2x.heic?v=1704743336)
You can get all super-zoomy at the product link here: https://www.561skateboarding.com/products/vans-skate-rowley-black-pewter?variant=44887800512752

That's a good colourway, too.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on January 09, 2024, 03:01:33 AM
@kneebone nice find, and yes, nice colorway!
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Ended up copping some of the emerica Leo’s with the new heel pad, sizing and fit it pretty much perfect for my foot size/ shape
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on January 09, 2024, 06:19:17 AM
@kneebone nice find, and yes, nice colorway!
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Ended up copping some of the emerica Leo’s with the new heel pad, sizing and fit it pretty much perfect for my foot size/ shape
Did you ever have any pairs pre-heel pad? I'm wondering how much of a difference it really makes
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on January 09, 2024, 02:03:56 PM
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@kneebone nice find, and yes, nice colorway!
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Ended up copping some of the emerica Leo’s with the new heel pad, sizing and fit it pretty much perfect for my foot size/ shape
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Did you ever have any pairs pre-heel pad? I'm wondering how much of a difference it really makes
no I didn’t, but there is no rubbing feeling whatsoever … maybe I could have rocked the OG ones too? Either way, nice thin cupsole with clean look and non-gaudy colorway
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: herecomesaregular on January 13, 2024, 02:27:26 PM
There's a whole lot of Rowley debate in the lame ig thread, but one thing is sure: that first shoe is undeniably great. Sure looks like this newest colorway is all synthetic (the white backing along the edges of the black synth is usually the giveaway), but no confirmation.
(https://www.561skateboarding.com/cdn/shop/files/FullSizeRender_abdba54d-d370-4fac-a21e-7b061cd770ac_1024x1024@2x.heic?v=1704743336)
You can get all super-zoomy at the product link here: https://www.561skateboarding.com/products/vans-skate-rowley-black-pewter?variant=44887800512752

I took a chance on these and they came today and appear to be vegan. The hashtag looking symbol means textile and the diamond means “other man made material” according to the internet.

(https://i.ibb.co/fQj2sjs/IMG-7413.jpg)

It feels more like the old synthetic nubuck from the glory days of vegan skate shoes (templetons, the first run of Rowleys, etc) than the felt-ish synth suede that vegan NB# 440 and vegan Es are currently made out of.

Very curious to see how the flick feels and what the durability is like. I can’t really remember from back then.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on January 14, 2024, 03:11:52 AM
Yeah, those tongue symbols Defs indicate that it doesn’t contain animal products, good find!
Don’t think I could rock vulcs in 2024 but if I could those would be a great option
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on January 18, 2024, 10:38:29 AM
Wow, NJ Skateshop has the orchard x NE revolution sambas for an add'l 50% of, which brings the final price down to $30! You should also be able to combo it with code 'freeship' for free shipping
https://njskateshop.com/collections/sale/products/adidas-orchard-x-new-england-revolution-samba-adv-night-indigo-night-indigo-silver-metallic?variant=41099545968674

Edit: someone from NJ might be reading the forum (hi Bill?)...they bumped up the price on the sambas from $60 to $80, so now they're $40 with the 50% of
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Kaezan on January 22, 2024, 06:38:16 AM
I usually buy shoes from Sole Tech, but have been having a hard time finding vegan ones for good price.

Es was the best for this for past couple years. I prefer cupsole shoes, and they have been offering vegan styles in cupsoles... but looks like they have stopped? Only vegan options I see are old styles with only a couple sizes available. Etnies and Emerica usually only have the vulcanized options, which I'm not a big fan of.

I'm really picky about shoes as well... I really don't like Vans textile type shoes. I like the fake suede/leather types.

Has anyone tried these Silo SC before?
https://esskateboarding.com/products/silo-sc-grey-navy-5101000180-080
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: pedro_mayn on January 22, 2024, 08:27:39 AM
I usually buy shoes from Sole Tech, but have been having a hard time finding vegan ones for good price.

Es was the best for this for past couple years. I prefer cupsole shoes, and they have been offering vegan styles in cupsoles... but looks like they have stopped? Only vegan options I see are old styles with only a couple sizes available. Etnies and Emerica usually only have the vulcanized options, which I'm not a big fan of.

I'm really picky about shoes as well... I really don't like Vans textile type shoes. I like the fake suede/leather types.

Has anyone tried these Silo SC before?
https://esskateboarding.com/products/silo-sc-grey-navy-5101000180-080

I too, am going to be the similar boat to you soon. Thankfully I had some Accel Plus's I bought some time ago and haven't been going through many daps like I usually do. But when that proverbial well dries up I'll be scouring eBay again haha.

The Silo SC was a good shoe I thought. I had the 'K1' white/navy/yellow colourway and they skated pretty well. It shares the same sole as the Quattro and the only downside is, it's definitely more on the 'thinner' side of cupsoles in terms of where the ball of your foot is. I often noticed it more as time went on, but it didn't really take away from the shoe overall, really.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on January 22, 2024, 08:36:21 AM
Emerica currently has the Romero and the Figgy G6 as synthetic suede cupsoles, but I imagine it's the "for a good price" aspect that's holding you back on those. I don't blame you, I'm also waiting for those to hit the sale section before I pull the trigger
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: chronicbackpain on January 22, 2024, 10:17:56 AM
Emerica currently has the Romero and the Figgy G6 as synthetic suede cupsoles, but I imagine it's the "for a good price" aspect that's holding you back on those. I don't blame you, I'm also waiting for those to hit the sale section before I pull the trigger
They’re [Figgy G6] $75, instead of $90, on Tactics. Using the 20% off code brings them down to $60. Not the best, but the only other vegan shoes cheaper than that, are probably canvas CTAS.

Even with the added heel cushioning, I’m skeptical about the Romeros. If they’re $20-40, I’ll definitely grab a pair. The Figgy G6 caught my eyes and I want to stock up on those when the price is right. However, I do want to see what colorway the vegan 440v2 is…hoping for blue or gray with black soles.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Kaezan on January 22, 2024, 11:13:07 AM
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I usually buy shoes from Sole Tech, but have been having a hard time finding vegan ones for good price.

Es was the best for this for past couple years. I prefer cupsole shoes, and they have been offering vegan styles in cupsoles... but looks like they have stopped? Only vegan options I see are old styles with only a couple sizes available. Etnies and Emerica usually only have the vulcanized options, which I'm not a big fan of.

I'm really picky about shoes as well... I really don't like Vans textile type shoes. I like the fake suede/leather types.

Has anyone tried these Silo SC before?
https://esskateboarding.com/products/silo-sc-grey-navy-5101000180-080
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I too, am going to be the similar boat to you soon. Thankfully I had some Accel Plus's I bought some time ago and haven't been going through many daps like I usually do. But when that proverbial well dries up I'll be scouring eBay again haha.

The Silo SC was a good shoe I thought. I had the 'K1' white/navy/yellow colourway and they skated pretty well. It shares the same sole as the Quattro and the only downside is, it's definitely more on the 'thinner' side of cupsoles in terms of where the ball of your foot is. I often noticed it more as time went on, but it didn't really take away from the shoe overall, really.

I bought 3 pairs of the vegan ACCEL OG last year which lasted me almost a year… they were on sale for $30+ free shipping. Then I got the Swift 1.5, and it’s basically on its last leg right now. My shoe goo is doing some major work keeping it alive.

I don’t like spending more than $40 on skate shoes because they get torn up right away, but may not have a choice soon. Think I'll give these Silo SC a try. May even order a couple since it looks like they are basically discontinued.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on January 22, 2024, 02:44:17 PM
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There's a whole lot of Rowley debate in the lame ig thread, but one thing is sure: that first shoe is undeniably great. Sure looks like this newest colorway is all synthetic (the white backing along the edges of the black synth is usually the giveaway), but no confirmation.
(https://www.561skateboarding.com/cdn/shop/files/FullSizeRender_abdba54d-d370-4fac-a21e-7b061cd770ac_1024x1024@2x.heic?v=1704743336)
You can get all super-zoomy at the product link here: https://www.561skateboarding.com/products/vans-skate-rowley-black-pewter?variant=44887800512752
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I took a chance on these and they came today and appear to be vegan. The hashtag looking symbol means textile and the diamond means “other man made material” according to the internet.

It feels more like the old synthetic nubuck from the glory days of vegan skate shoes (templetons, the first run of Rowleys, etc) than the felt-ish synth suede that vegan NB# 440 and vegan Es are currently made out of.

Very curious to see how the flick feels and what the durability is like. I can’t really remember from back then.
I got mine today too, and I was excited to see how these would be re-tooled with the "skate" construction and the PopCush insole (since I believe all prior reissues still had the classic glued-in thin insole like the original).  Anyhow, seems they didn't really change much at all, just threw the thick-ass insole in there, which makes the shoe feel way too cramped. Gonna need to find a middle-road insole to put in. I'm thinking the eS STI or emerica G6 insoles would be good.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: DarkPools on January 22, 2024, 11:26:00 PM
I usually buy shoes from Sole Tech, but have been having a hard time finding vegan ones for good price.

Es was the best for this for past couple years. I prefer cupsole shoes, and they have been offering vegan styles in cupsoles... but looks like they have stopped? Only vegan options I see are old styles with only a couple sizes available. Etnies and Emerica usually only have the vulcanized options, which I'm not a big fan of.

I'm really picky about shoes as well... I really don't like Vans textile type shoes. I like the fake suede/leather types.

Has anyone tried these Silo SC before?
https://esskateboarding.com/products/silo-sc-grey-navy-5101000180-080

Etnies was somewhat regularly offering any of these in vegan colorways.  All cups, btw

Marana
Josl1n/Joslin Pro (version before they retooled it slightly)
Windrow Cup

Hope they rotate those back in. I have some Vegan Joslins and I love how they feel on foot. Wanna skate them soon
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on January 24, 2024, 04:59:57 AM
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Emerica currently has the Romero and the Figgy G6 as synthetic suede cupsoles, but I imagine it's the "for a good price" aspect that's holding you back on those. I don't blame you, I'm also waiting for those to hit the sale section before I pull the trigger
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They’re [Figgy G6] $75, instead of $90, on Tactics. Using the 20% off code brings them down to $60. Not the best, but the only other vegan shoes cheaper than that, are probably canvas CTAS.

Even with the added heel cushioning, I’m skeptical about the Romeros. If they’re $20-40, I’ll definitely grab a pair. The Figgy G6 caught my eyes and I want to stock up on those when the price is right. However, I do want to see what colorway the vegan 440v2 is…hoping for blue or gray with black soles.
I have some black spanlys, the new Leos and also some sand Quattros all on ice at the moment. If you are coming off a G6 outsole the laced are gunna feel pretty thin, I haven’t skated mine yet, but they’ll probs just be for chill skates (whatever that means as a 45 year old). I really wish they did the figgys in another colorway but that’s just me being fussy.
I have seen the new vegan 440, but it’s black! Not like the first model, and it also has some other subtle colors that make it pop nicely, but it’s Defs not blue or grey…

@kneebone vans are just outright lazy at this point and I doubt they’ll ever be able to win me back as a customer, what happened to the non-limited XLTs? They really could have cashed in on the hype after the Dime drop, but they just let it fizzle out…
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: pedro_mayn on January 24, 2024, 08:34:17 AM
Don't wish to derail here and it technically does in a way they're not skate shoes...

But when I actually go through what I have bought I might try out the vegan Reebok Club C's and come back here, to do a badly typed out review, filled with attempts at humour.

I just wish they had a black colourway, not so keen on all white shoes.

Has anyone bought any as chillers and/or skated them? They look pretty decent and the normal Club Cs have been skated by Lucien Clarke (and my mate Scott from 't town over),
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on January 24, 2024, 08:55:11 AM
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Emerica currently has the Romero and the Figgy G6 as synthetic suede cupsoles, but I imagine it's the "for a good price" aspect that's holding you back on those. I don't blame you, I'm also waiting for those to hit the sale section before I pull the trigger
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They’re [Figgy G6] $75, instead of $90, on Tactics. Using the 20% off code brings them down to $60. Not the best, but the only other vegan shoes cheaper than that, are probably canvas CTAS.

Even with the added heel cushioning, I’m skeptical about the Romeros. If they’re $20-40, I’ll definitely grab a pair. The Figgy G6 caught my eyes and I want to stock up on those when the price is right. However, I do want to see what colorway the vegan 440v2 is…hoping for blue or gray with black soles.
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I have some black spanlys, the new Leos and also some sand Quattros all on ice at the moment. If you are coming off a G6 outsole the laced are gunna feel pretty thin, I haven’t skated mine yet, but they’ll probs just be for chill skates (whatever that means as a 45 year old). I really wish they did the figgys in another colorway but that’s just me being fussy.
I have seen the new vegan 440, but it’s black! Not like the first model, and it also has some other subtle colors that make it pop nicely, but it’s Defs not blue or grey…

@kneebone vans are just outright lazy at this point and I doubt they’ll ever be able to win me back as a customer, what happened to the non-limited XLTs? They really could have cashed in on the hype after the Dime drop, but they just let it fizzle out…
Did you find out a release date for the 440v2s?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Kumiko on January 24, 2024, 04:50:34 PM
Anyone know if these canvas Crockett decons are all canvas? Cause the listing says suede, but other places are saying they're vegan. And the vans site doesn't have them listed, but the shoe closest in style says it has canvas and suede.

https://www.daddiesboardshop.com/products/vans-crockett-high-decon-shoes-canvas-black-black-white?_pos=9&_psq=crockett&_ss=e&_v=1.0
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on January 24, 2024, 05:52:05 PM
Anyone know if these canvas Crockett decons are all canvas? Cause the listing says suede, but other places are saying they're vegan. And the vans site doesn't have them listed, but the shoe closest in style says it has canvas and suede.

https://www.daddiesboardshop.com/products/vans-crockett-high-decon-shoes-canvas-black-black-white?_pos=9&_psq=crockett&_ss=e&_v=1.0
apparently they are? Daddies probs just has no idea… never seen them in the flesh tho
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on January 24, 2024, 09:33:36 PM
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Anyone know if these canvas Crockett decons are all canvas? Cause the listing says suede, but other places are saying they're vegan. And the vans site doesn't have them listed, but the shoe closest in style says it has canvas and suede.

https://www.daddiesboardshop.com/products/vans-crockett-high-decon-shoes-canvas-black-black-white?_pos=9&_psq=crockett&_ss=e&_v=1.0
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apparently they are? Daddies probs just has no idea… never seen them in the flesh tho
They’re all-canvas, no suede.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on January 25, 2024, 09:21:00 PM
@kneebone my sources say July for the new 440s! It’s a pretty chill colorway but I think you’ll all like the little color hits
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on January 29, 2024, 04:44:19 AM
Don’t think I can skate in the Leos, let’s see if the Quattros work for me…
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on January 29, 2024, 04:45:04 AM
Don't wish to derail here and it technically does in a way they're not skate shoes...

But when I actually go through what I have bought I might try out the vegan Reebok Club C's and come back here, to do a badly typed out review, filled with attempts at humour.

I just wish they had a black colourway, not so keen on all white shoes.

Has anyone bought any as chillers and/or skated them? They look pretty decent and the normal Club Cs have been skated by Lucien Clarke (and my mate Scott from 't town over),
Don't wish to derail here and it technically does in a way they're not skate shoes...

But when I actually go through what I have bought I might try out the vegan Reebok Club C's and come back here, to do a badly typed out review, filled with attempts at humour.

I just wish they had a black colourway, not so keen on all white shoes.

Has anyone bought any as chillers and/or skated them? They look pretty decent and the normal Club Cs have been skated by Lucien Clarke (and my mate Scott from 't town over),
please do this!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: moonordie on February 05, 2024, 01:21:53 PM
Just got these:
https://www.ssense.com/en-us/men/product/li-ning/brown-erik-ellington-pro-sneakers/11486361
They seem to be vegan which I'm not but is always a nice bonus on my book.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on February 11, 2024, 05:29:58 AM
Just got these:
https://www.ssense.com/en-us/men/product/li-ning/brown-erik-ellington-pro-sneakers/11486361
They seem to be vegan which I'm not but is always a nice bonus on my book.

they were always so hard to find, and difficult to deduce whether all synth of not…
How do they skate?

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https://www.instagram.com/p/C3LySteJWtH/?igsh=MTMxbmdiYTE2cjd0eg==
I really hope that batch is non-limited (and synth)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: chronicbackpain on February 11, 2024, 07:24:20 AM
The VCU XLTs are synthetic, but I've only seen this colorway for sale at two shops. One shop sold out and the other only has small sizes. I hope that those shops just got their shit early because I want this colorway.

These seem limited, but non-Dime colorways don't seem to be moving on the resale market...not even listed on StockX. Even though it's hard to get a pair, at least most of them end up being skated (or worn by people playing THPS remastered).
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on February 11, 2024, 10:45:07 AM
Those white XLTs have been available at skatewarehouse for a couple weeks now. Only small sizes left but when they first popped up there was the full size run available. I don’t think they’re crazy limited but you do gotta act fast if you see them in your size
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on February 15, 2024, 12:16:29 PM
These adidas x always Superstar ADVs are listed as synthetic leather. Releasing on 24 Feb
https://www.adidas.com/us/superstar-adv-x-always/IE1436.html
(https://assets.adidas.com/images/h_840,f_auto,q_auto,fl_lossy,c_fill,g_auto/905112225fad4e3e8cd0df7f726696bb_9366/Superstar_ADV_x_always_Black_IE1436_01_standard.jpg)(https://assets.adidas.com/images/h_840,f_auto,q_auto,fl_lossy,c_fill,g_auto/1468a573921f4acc89f3c72bab6e4605_9366/Superstar_ADV_x_always_Black_IE1436_HM4.jpg)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on February 15, 2024, 03:58:05 PM
These adidas x always Superstar ADVs are listed as synthetic leather. Releasing on 24 Feb
https://www.adidas.com/us/superstar-adv-x-always/IE1436.html
(https://assets.adidas.com/images/h_840,f_auto,q_auto,fl_lossy,c_fill,g_auto/905112225fad4e3e8cd0df7f726696bb_9366/Superstar_ADV_x_always_Black_IE1436_01_standard.jpg)(https://assets.adidas.com/images/h_840,f_auto,q_auto,fl_lossy,c_fill,g_auto/1468a573921f4acc89f3c72bab6e4605_9366/Superstar_ADV_x_always_Black_IE1436_HM4.jpg)
they look really cool! Hopefully they aren’t too limited ….
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: DarkPools on February 16, 2024, 11:15:57 AM
Vegan Club C at Z if anyone is interested. Limited sizes, but $40 if it's your size ain't too bad!

https://www.zumiez.com/reebok-club-c-85-vegan-white-blue-burgundy-shoes.html
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: TonyPork on February 26, 2024, 11:57:50 AM
Vegan Tiago coming 2024. Made an insta page if anyone’s interested @vgangskateshoes


(https://i.ibb.co/9nVV2GR/IMG-6329.png) (https://ibb.co/9nVV2GR)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on February 26, 2024, 01:35:28 PM
Vegan Tiago coming 2024. Made an insta page if anyone’s interested @vgangskateshoes


(https://i.ibb.co/9nVV2GR/IMG-6329.png) (https://ibb.co/9nVV2GR)

that’s massive if true!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: TonyPork on February 26, 2024, 03:58:13 PM
That’s what New Balance said. Maybe everyone should get in their dms and request it.

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Vegan Tiago coming 2024. Made an insta page if anyone’s interested @vgangskateshoes


(https://i.ibb.co/9nVV2GR/IMG-6329.png) (https://ibb.co/9nVV2GR)

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that’s massive if true!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: chronicbackpain on February 27, 2024, 04:52:11 AM
That’s what New Balance said. Maybe everyone should get in their dms and request it.

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Vegan Tiago coming 2024. Made an insta page if anyone’s interested @vgangskateshoes


(https://i.ibb.co/9nVV2GR/IMG-6329.png) (https://ibb.co/9nVV2GR)

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that’s massive if true!
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Why should we DM/request a vegan Tiago shoe that is already coming out?

If it’s a decent colorway, I may stock up and stop buying Rowley XLTs.

Since Sole Tech is dying, at least New Balance and Vans are starting to put out synth options. I don’t really count Adidas because half of their synth releases have only been available directly through Adidas, and not any shops.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on February 27, 2024, 05:44:20 AM
Yeah #NB can hav me my money!
Also fuck you to adidas for making the model below super limited so that only fuccbois can purchase to sell at inflated price 3 days later, I guarantee maybe 5% of the total number of these shoes released actually even get skated. They said they would release through core shops but there was like one shop in the whole of Tokyo that got them…

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These adidas x always Superstar ADVs are listed as synthetic leather. Releasing on 24 Feb
https://www.adidas.com/us/superstar-adv-x-always/IE1436.html
(https://assets.adidas.com/images/h_840,f_auto,q_auto,fl_lossy,c_fill,g_auto/905112225fad4e3e8cd0df7f726696bb_9366/Superstar_ADV_x_always_Black_IE1436_01_standard.jpg)(https://assets.adidas.com/images/h_840,f_auto,q_auto,fl_lossy,c_fill,g_auto/1468a573921f4acc89f3c72bab6e4605_9366/Superstar_ADV_x_always_Black_IE1436_HM4.jpg)
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they look really cool! Hopefully they aren’t too limited ….
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on February 27, 2024, 06:14:07 AM
Yeah #NB can hav me my money!
Also fuck you to adidas for making the model below super limited so that only fuccbois can purchase to sell at inflated price 3 days later, I guarantee maybe 5% of the total number of these shoes released actually even get skated. They said they would release through core shops but there was like one shop in the whole of Tokyo that got them…

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These adidas x always Superstar ADVs are listed as synthetic leather. Releasing on 24 Feb
https://www.adidas.com/us/superstar-adv-x-always/IE1436.html
(https://assets.adidas.com/images/h_840,f_auto,q_auto,fl_lossy,c_fill,g_auto/905112225fad4e3e8cd0df7f726696bb_9366/Superstar_ADV_x_always_Black_IE1436_01_standard.jpg)
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they look really cool! Hopefully they aren’t too limited ….
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Are you looking specifically on a Japanese adidas website? Because the US website still has a bunch of sizes left after releasing on Saturday
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: pedro_mayn on February 27, 2024, 07:56:45 AM
Anyone seen there's going to be a hemp Cat in the re-release of iPath?

Not holding me breath here, but we'll  see.

Also great news on the possible vegan Tiagos!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: thehogsniper on February 27, 2024, 08:02:49 AM
Anyone seen there's going to be a hemp Cat in the re-release of iPath?

Not holding me breath here, but we'll  see.

Also great news on the possible vegan Tiagos!
I've spoken to a few shop owners but none of them have had contact with this supposed new company. grasshoppers in the OG rasta colorway would be a must buy.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: hayduke lives on February 27, 2024, 02:04:33 PM
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So a vegan Tiago is coming.
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@rothdigga: please confirm/ deny
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Vegan 440V2 coming in 2024, no word on 1010 yet as I don't know if the materials will work out with the structure of that shoe.

sucks, but,  i think this pork fellow was fucking with us
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: DarkPools on February 28, 2024, 03:36:10 AM
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So a vegan Tiago is coming.
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@rothdigga: please confirm/ deny
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Vegan 440V2 coming in 2024, no word on 1010 yet as I don't know if the materials will work out with the structure of that shoe.
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sucks, but,  i think this pork fellow was fucking with us

Could be that  with some fudged conversation messages or the person managing socials for NB and Roth haven't updated each other on where the plan to make a vegan Tiago is at. Either way, I'll take Roth's answer before that screenshot
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on February 28, 2024, 03:39:36 AM
I want to believe
(Especially because 440s don’t work for my feet)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: pedro_mayn on February 28, 2024, 04:22:55 AM
Wait, 808s or 1010s? Didn't someone bring up that there is (or was) 1010s with synth materials?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: chronicbackpain on February 28, 2024, 04:30:11 AM
Wait, 808s or 1010s? Didn't someone bring up that there is (or was) 1010s with synth materials?

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So a vegan Tiago is coming.
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@rothdigga: please confirm/ deny
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Vegan 440V2 coming in 2024, no word on 1010 yet as I don't know if the materials will work out with the structure of that shoe.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: pedro_mayn on February 28, 2024, 06:15:48 AM
Damn I totally scrolled past that post before typing, too. Derp!

Cheers!
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: TonyPork on February 28, 2024, 09:14:13 AM
It’s gotta be real! I dunno why they would say they are making it this year if it’s not in the works. That was me messaging them.

I want to believe
(Especially because 440s don’t work for my feet)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: TonyPork on February 28, 2024, 09:17:44 AM
If it’s not true then it’s NB giving out the false news. Get in the dms and give the demand. I still believe it’ll happen though, don’t know why they would say it’s coming this year if it’s not happening

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So a vegan Tiago is coming.
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@rothdigga: please confirm/ deny
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Vegan 440V2 coming in 2024, no word on 1010 yet as I don't know if the materials will work out with the structure of that shoe.
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sucks, but,  i think this pork fellow was fucking with us
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Could be that  with some fudged conversation messages or the person managing socials for NB and Roth haven't updated each other on where the plan to make a vegan Tiago is at. Either way, I'll take Roth's answer before that screenshot
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: SlapTM on February 28, 2024, 10:09:12 AM
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That’s what New Balance said. Maybe everyone should get in their dms and request it.

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Vegan Tiago coming 2024. Made an insta page if anyone’s interested @vgangskateshoes


(https://i.ibb.co/9nVV2GR/IMG-6329.png) (https://ibb.co/9nVV2GR)

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that’s massive if true!
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Why should we DM/request a vegan Tiago shoe that is already coming out?

If it’s a decent colorway, I may stock up and stop buying Rowley XLTs.

Since Sole Tech is dying, at least New Balance and Vans are starting to put out synth options. I don’t really count Adidas because half of their synth releases have only been available directly through Adidas, and not any shops.
Curious to see how the Emerica vegan offerings continue as I was a big advocate for putting as many vegan and synth colorways into the line as possible knowing that market is rapidly growing and wanting something for everybody in the line. After every line build and noticing there weren’t any vegan options, I’d chime in and put my two cents in and then the design team would swap a few colorways for vegan ones. Hopefully they can continue this for you guys.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on February 28, 2024, 04:32:45 PM
@SlapTM yes, will be interesting, and thanks once again for all your hard work. I have a feeling you are the one responsible for the black KSLs. eS seems to be offering less and less options these days too so I guess my money will go elsewhere in the future.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: chronicbackpain on March 01, 2024, 02:50:29 PM
KSL G6 in 9 and 9.5 for anyone in the US:
https://thisskateshop.com/products/emerica-ksl-g6-black-black-gum?variant=44333117866229

We got a vegan Josl1n Michelin and a Windrow from Etnies:
(https://etnies.com/cdn/shop/files/4102000144-150-S-001_1200x.png?v=1701791115)
(https://etnies.com/cdn/shop/files/4101000551-269-S-001_1200x.png?v=1701802608)
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on March 06, 2024, 01:27:49 PM
the vegan Figgy G6 in grey/red have hit the sale rack at emerica.com. $71.99 in the US, and you should be able to add a discount code for another 15 or 20 percent of, depending if you're a repeat customer or not.
https://emerica.com/collections/vegan/products/figgy-g6-grey-6102000135-020
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on March 06, 2024, 05:22:16 PM
KSL G6 in 9 and 9.5 for anyone in the US:
https://thisskateshop.com/products/emerica-ksl-g6-black-black-gum?variant=44333117866229
very legit shop too, I copped their last pair of size 10s

the vegan Figgy G6 in grey/red have hit the sale rack at emerica.com. $71.99 in the US, and you should be able to add a discount code for another 15 or 20 percent of, depending if you're a repeat customer or not.
https://emerica.com/collections/vegan/products/figgy-g6-grey-6102000135-020
they are so expensive where I live. has anyone seen them in the flesh? in some pics they look almost maroon and in others they look really red...

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Anyone cop those Adidas superstars? they sold out so quick here and now everyone is flipping them for double the retail price :(
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Post by: kneebone on March 07, 2024, 06:37:46 AM

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Anyone cop those Adidas superstars? they sold out so quick here and now everyone is flipping them for double the retail price :(
I was able to get the Always Superstars from the adidas site on launch day. I actually wound up getting both a 12 and a 12.5 because adidas sizing is inconsistent. I'm sticking with the 12.5s. There is zero heel-lock so I'm not sure how well they'll skate, but I've always loved the classic look of all-black superstars so they'll still get a lot of wear as chillers.
I saw those high resell prices so I put my 12s up on stockx, but no takers yet. Seems like those prices might be artificially high and no one's actually paying that. If they don't sell by this weekend I'll just return them to adidas.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on March 15, 2024, 02:17:15 AM
https://www.instagram.com/p/C4hpVCYveEn/?igsh=MTI4b3p6c3E3bHFmMQ==
Vegan Muskas
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: TonyPork on March 21, 2024, 11:11:45 AM
Anyone know what materials the AVE 2.0 uses?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: chronicbackpain on March 21, 2024, 01:06:10 PM
Anyone know what materials the AVE 2.0 uses?
not vegan: mesh, Rapidweld suede, synthetic TPU

I’m thinking about the Muska shoes but they would probably look ridiculous on my feet.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on March 21, 2024, 09:30:04 PM
the Muska shoes would absolutely look ridiculous on my feet.

Having said that, I think this year is looking bright for us: I-path and beautiful planet look like they’ll definitely bring out vegan options and hopefully LRAB can focally veganize their cupsole
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: fs1/2cab on March 22, 2024, 02:18:23 AM
KSL G6 in 9 and 9.5 for anyone in the US:
https://thisskateshop.com/products/emerica-ksl-g6-black-black-gum?variant=44333117866229

We got a vegan Josl1n Michelin and a Windrow from Etnies:
(https://etnies.com/cdn/shop/files/4102000144-150-S-001_1200x.png?v=1701791115)
(https://etnies.com/cdn/shop/files/4101000551-269-S-001_1200x.png?v=1701802608)

That white vegan Josl1n looks awesome. But I would remove the E on the side because it is red. I assume this is some sort of synth leather material, how does that hold up compared to suede?

I got some vegan Club C's and the material feels great, even softer as the normal Club C's leather. Great everyday shoe.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Síota on March 22, 2024, 08:05:21 AM
Is there any New Balance synthetics coming to Europe this spring @rothdigga, there only is 440 and 272 but only two tiny sizes left on the site here for each model (like 40 and 40.5, I'm 43). Shame as the V1 440's in the black look great.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: kneebone on March 22, 2024, 12:34:41 PM
If you're lucky enough to be a size 11.5, NJ Skateshop unearthed a pair of old stock NB420s in a decent colorway, for only $30
(https://njskateshop.com/cdn/shop/files/main-square_540x_7bfffffe-d1be-4856-a3d9-a7c6c0af067b_1024x1024@2x.webp?v=1710607132)
https://njskateshop.com/collections/new/products/new-balance-numeric-nm420gyr
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: The real veganshawn on March 22, 2024, 06:22:25 PM
If you're lucky enough to be a size 11.5, NJ Skateshop unearthed a pair of old stock NB420s in a decent colorway, for only $30
(https://njskateshop.com/cdn/shop/files/main-square_540x_7bfffffe-d1be-4856-a3d9-a7c6c0af067b_1024x1024@2x.webp?v=1710607132)
https://njskateshop.com/collections/new/products/new-balance-numeric-nm420gyr
Thank you
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: YeoWhattup on March 23, 2024, 02:58:27 PM
Just found out that all Adidas Originals Stan Smiths are vegan. I know it’s technically not a skate shoe but people have been skating in them for years and I’ve skated a few pairs in the past. If you like simple cupsoles I highly recommend them
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: The real veganshawn on March 23, 2024, 04:37:44 PM
Just found out that all Adidas Originals Stan Smiths are vegan. I know it’s technically not a skate shoe but people have been skating in them for years and I’ve skated a few pairs in the past. If you like simple cupsoles I highly recommend them

Have 2 pairs of the vegan ones, what makes you say they're all vegan now?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: chronicbackpain on March 23, 2024, 05:27:01 PM
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Just found out that all Adidas Originals Stan Smiths are vegan. I know it’s technically not a skate shoe but people have been skating in them for years and I’ve skated a few pairs in the past. If you like simple cupsoles I highly recommend them
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Have 2 pairs of the vegan ones, what makes you say they're all vegan now?
The first four colorways from the left are vegan:
https://www.adidas.com/us/stan-smith-shoes/FX5502.html

Does anyone know what colorway the synthetic #440v2 is that is supposed to be out around June?
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: The real veganshawn on March 23, 2024, 07:56:27 PM
Anyone interested in Last Resort VM003 black high tops. Size 11.5, fit like 12, old style insoles.. asking 50 shipped USA.
Title: Re: Vegan skate shoes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on March 23, 2024, 11:01:42 PM
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Just found out that all Adidas Originals Stan Smiths are vegan. I know it’s technically not a skate shoe but people have been skating in them for years and I’ve skated a few pairs in the past. If you like simple cupsoles I highly recommend them
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Have 2 pairs of the vegan ones, what makes you say they're all vegan now?
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The first four colorways from the left are vegan:
https://www.adidas.com/us/stan-smith-shoes/FX5502.html

Does anyone know what colorway the synthetic #440v2 is that is supposed to be out around June?

it’s not much different from the current colorway to be honest. The white is more creamy/ beige though. There’s also another hit of color on the added stitching, but I’ve only seen the samples so not sure if it will be the same when they finally drop …