State footwear.

[Esquivel]

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i had a bunch of dc lynx vulc samples and the insoles were exactly this kind of bs. totally useless, they made my heels ache every time i'd miss a manual. i thought this stuff was only for sample use and that no one would ever include it in actual product.

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I did buy these from a reputable shop, so I guess this really is what the Tim Tims came with. The insoles are even worse than they look in the pic. It's that most cheapest foam shit which is way too soft and crumbles if you rub it even a bit. Fabric is also 100% shit. I've walked maybe 10 km with these insoles and the fabric is all rubbed and uneven and unpleasant. I guess they were really trying to cut costs.

yeah, the dc ones that i came across must be made at the same place. they sound identical with the shitty foam that disintegrates if rubbed. it must be like how some companies print a batch of lighters or key chains with the company logo for advertising purposes, dc and dekline must have done the same with their insoles 

[Makaveli]

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already on sale.

http://www.zumiez.com/state-hudson-black-white-suede-skate-shoes.html

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They're marked down, and buy one get one half off. Grab them if you want them.

Where was all the marketing for this? If it wasn't for slap I feel like I would have never heard of these which is probably a big reason why they aren't selling. If I walked into a shop (especially if I was a typical Zumiez customer) and saw a generic shoe by a brand I've never heard of I wouldn't buy it.

Jenkem did an article. They have ads in multiple mags. I'm sure they don't have much of a marketing budget. Shit, they don't even have a warehouse outside of Kevin Furtado's garage.

Although they sell at Zumiez, it seems like they aren't trying to do anything but provide an alternative to corporate skate shoes and established core brands that've generalized themselves to redundancy.

[billyerlife]

I'm wearing the Mercer, bought at 35th North in Seattle (a highly reputable shop responsible for the All City Showdowns across the country). they are the best shoes I have had in a long time. I just came here to rave about them so I haven't read the previous 8 pages, but if they are already going under than that sucks. For the billionth time, fuck skaters who give their money to jock idiots instead of other skaters, and fuck those jock idiots for obvious reasons. (It occurs to me that I could just refer to both parties as jock idiots, but I'll leave it as is for clarity's sake). 

[billyerlife]

Holy shit, I actually REALLY like the Mercer.

It's fucking amazing, got the mid-top, might have finally found a shoe I'll buy more consecutive pairs of then the eS Muska.

[Casey Jones]

they placed a banner ad on the homepage of slap. like they aren't already getting free advertising here

[brent]

how dare they do such a thing

[Upgrayedd]

I really want to like State, but I cant get into any of the shoes yet. Hopefully they catch some steam and get a few more designs, or a cupsole

[pointandclick]

dont know how anyone feels about these ccs tests. but im enjoying them so far.

[yourfuckingdad]

a slight sale does not mean they're toast.

[Turtle Boy]

Those Salems look great, Would be cool if it was all suede and no canvas.

[concerned_parent]

tried on a pair of the mercer's last night. they felt awesome. didn't have cash with me so i held off but definitely going to scoop up some of these in the very near future.

[MOE SYZLAK]

Been skating the Salem for a little over a month now and they hold up great. The grip is on point and they have amazing flick

[Spaced Cadet]

I finally got around to buying a pair of the Hudsons. I started skating them last week and I love them. I bought a pair of Cons CTAS at the same time as the States just for the hell of it because they were dirt cheap and I've never had a pair besides the original CTS Ox. I have to say I don't understand the appeal of the ctas besides maybe the look. The rubber toe is hard and not actually that rubbery. I could do most of my tricks but even when I got used to them they didn't feel that good.

I tried the State Hudsons on and it was a night and day difference. I could suddenly do everything. The grip is really good and really allows for a solid flick. I usually skate vans and really love grippy shoes and these are great. They broke in really fast and are flexible without being too floppy. I am genuinely surprised how good they are. They are miles better than anything Dekline put out. I will definitely be buying another pair of States, maybe the Mercer next. I hope they do well and improve in the marketing dept. because the shoes are on point.

[Tracer]

Every shoe is sold out on their website, most shops (even Tactics) don't even carry them. Trying to get the Mercer mid is like catching sasquatch in Canada.

[LURKallday]

50% off all State Footwear if you use promo code "SLAPPALS" at checkout.

http://www.homebaseskatesupply.com/artist/state

Fall 2017 | https://issuu.com/statefootwear/docs/state_footwear_fall_2017_catalog

[Mr. Kamikazi]

I would give the all black high tops a try.

[j....soy.....]

Every shoe is sold out on their website, most shops (even Tactics) don't even carry them. Trying to get the Mercer mid is like catching sasquatch in Canada.

https://www.thedriveshop.ca/collections/shoes

They had em cheap on zumiez.....

[McJagger]

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Every shoe is sold out on their website, most shops (even Tactics) don't even carry them. Trying to get the Mercer mid is like catching sasquatch in Canada.

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https://www.thedriveshop.ca/collections/shoes

They had em cheap on zumiez.....

Visiting that website reminded me that Filament existed.  Give it an hour and I'll forget about them again.

[Murray Hewitt]

I'm hoping for State to hit Australia, but I don't think it is any time soon. I like the simple shoes and name, Kevin seems like a good guy and the team is a great mix.

[concerned_parent]

50% off all State Footwear if you use promo code "SLAPPALS" at checkout.

http://www.homebaseskatesupply.com/artist/state

Fall 2017 | https://issuu.com/statefootwear/docs/state_footwear_fall_2017_catalog

damn, when i said near future i didn't think it would be the next day. good looking out man! scooped some of those grey mercers  

[Sizzla]

Sizzla nah come tah tell ya horse dead an da cow fat, but ah jus mi or dahs I&I tink da Bishop look like ah Airspeed, ya?

[Watson]

40% off all of our State Footwear in stock. We have two colours of the Elgin, The Hudson, The Mercer, and The Baxley.

http://www.ninetimesskateshop.com/artist/state-footwear

[j....soy.....]

There you go Tracer.....don't forget to ask for that free order of crazy bread.....

[bumpnrun]

The zumiez deal is fucked. 2 pairs of Hudsons for $52 and free shipping

[doomstation55]

I'm a size 11.5-12 depending on the shoe, want to get the mercer but that homebase link only has 11 or 12. Should I go with the 12 or will the 11 work?

[Roisto]

Damn. You guys in States are getting some great deals on States. So far I've only seen them in two UK shops and no other places in Europe.

[Gray Imp Sausage Metal]

Sizzla nah come tah tell ya horse dead an da cow fat, but ah jus mi or dahs I&I tink da Bishop look like ah Airspeed, ya?

you only rock i-path anyway so it's all good right?

[LURKallday]

I'm a size 11.5-12 depending on the shoe, want to get the mercer but that homebase link only has 11 or 12. Should I go with the 12 or will the 11 work?

I wear a size 9.5 in almost everything (except CONS). I'm wearing the "Elgin" in 9.5 and they have quite a bit of wiggle room. I just tried those "Mercers" on in size 9 and they fit pretty snug, but it's super hard to get my foot in them since they're mid-top. I'd recommend the 12's for sure.

[LURKallday]

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50% off all State Footwear if you use promo code "SLAPPALS" at checkout.

http://www.homebaseskatesupply.com/artist/state

Fall 2017 | https://issuu.com/statefootwear/docs/state_footwear_fall_2017_catalog

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damn, when i said near future i didn't think it would be the next day. good looking out man! scooped some of those grey mercers  

Thanks! We got them mailed out this morning. Should be arriving by Wednesday.

[LURKallday]

http://www.homebaseskatesupply.com/artist/state

We still have tons of State shoes in stock. 50% off every shoe using promo code "SLAPPALS" at checkout. They're going fast, so grab a pair or two while you still can.