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What do you wear?

lakai/emerica/huf/etc. only
nike/adidas/vans/etc. only
a mix of everything
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Poll: "core" shoe brands vs. big corpo brands
« on: February 10, 2018, 01:07:07 PM »
There seems to be an overall changing opinion about the level of respect and loyalty to the "core" brands and I'm curious what percentage of slap posters still want to support them. I'm sticking with Lakai and eS until they probably inevitably go out of business; while they are shady they are at least ours so to speak.

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Re: Poll: "core" shoe brands vs. big corpo brands
« Reply #1 on: February 10, 2018, 01:15:59 PM »
As much as I would like to support “skater owned” companies, it has become increasingly difficult for me to find a decent cupsole shoe that won’t give out after about a week or so.
The accel slim were a decent shoe, but not enough support for me to skate all day without my feet hurting, but the Dunks I’m wearing right now have been perfect for the past three to four months.

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Re: Poll: "core" shoe brands vs. big corpo brands
« Reply #2 on: February 10, 2018, 01:42:52 PM »
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Re: Poll: "core" shoe brands vs. big corpo brands
« Reply #3 on: February 10, 2018, 02:20:45 PM »
State is a "core" brand that actually has the quality to warrant the support. If they weren't around I would probably still be skating Vans and complaining about how they aren't as good as they used to be.

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Re: Poll: "core" shoe brands vs. big corpo brands
« Reply #4 on: February 10, 2018, 02:23:17 PM »
I skate in Sole Tech shoes and wear Nikes and Adidas trainers when not skating.

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Re: Poll: "core" shoe brands vs. big corpo brands
« Reply #5 on: February 10, 2018, 02:25:20 PM »
Check out Proper

As much as I would like to support “skater owned” companies, it has become increasingly difficult for me to find a decent cupsole shoe that won’t give out after about a week or so.
The accel slim were a decent shoe, but not enough support for me to skate all day without my feet hurting, but the Dunks I’m wearing right now have been perfect for the past three to four months.

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Re: Poll: "core" shoe brands vs. big corpo brands
« Reply #6 on: February 10, 2018, 02:29:43 PM »
Lately ive just been buying Vans and Cons because im too lazy to walk to anti social or leaving downtown vancouver in general

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Re: Poll: "core" shoe brands vs. big corpo brands
« Reply #7 on: February 10, 2018, 02:50:07 PM »
These shoes I'm skating now, the upper is made of Rodney Mullen's difficult childhood, the outsole is made of the realization that Pappalardo's Fully Flared part actually was ahead of its time, and the sock liner is made of social media devaluing the hard work that once went into full length videos. They last forever and are core as fuck.

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Re: Poll: "core" shoe brands vs. big corpo brands
« Reply #8 on: February 10, 2018, 02:55:51 PM »
I personally stick to Vans overall and make a point not to buy Nike, Adidas, Cons, out of aesthetic and cultural reasons, not cuz their corp.  I just dont think the "core" shoe companies are that appealing.  The shoes are boring, uninspired, half the time they're shitty quality.  It makes me sad.  I have hope that within the next few years we could get a wholly skater invested, skater backed BIG shoe company to try and rival the big 3.   

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Re: Poll: "core" shoe brands vs. big corpo brands
« Reply #9 on: February 10, 2018, 03:26:05 PM »
i try different brands from time to time but always come back to pro vans. i'm really hyped on state and i wish i could get some of their shoes but they're not available where i live yet. i'll never skate nike though, i just don't like the swoosh and i feel like they are too slippery
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Re: Poll: "core" shoe brands vs. big corpo brands
« Reply #10 on: February 10, 2018, 03:50:49 PM »
You should have split the brands up more. I don’t fuck with Nike because of how they’ve treated core shops. I do fuck with adidas.
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Re: Poll: "core" shoe brands vs. big corpo brands
« Reply #11 on: February 10, 2018, 03:58:42 PM »
I buy Vans. I couldn't give less of a shit about core vs skater brands. The skaters are all just dollar chasers, why should I care?

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Re: Poll: "core" shoe brands vs. big corpo brands
« Reply #12 on: February 10, 2018, 04:06:46 PM »
Was wearing Lakai and Vans only but inconsistent sizing was irritating. On the Lakai that is. My feet started hurting from Vans (hey im 41).

Now I'm exclusively on emerica reynolds and adidas busenitz... pro and vulc. So Emerica and Adidas for me

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Re: Poll: "core" shoe brands vs. big corpo brands
« Reply #13 on: February 10, 2018, 04:59:22 PM »
I stick with Vans primarily because I like their shoes and I've just been happy with them since I have started skating. I don't buy Nike mainly because they're too expensive and I'm honestly just too embarrassed too. It's not that I'm anti-Nike or against big corporate brands; I just don't think Nike really gives a shit about skateboarding. As long as they're making money, they could care less what happens to the culture. I know that might sound idiotic because an argument could be made that "they are all in it to make money," but I just feel like when I hear stories about Nike over packing orders for skate shops and requiring shops to buy shoes that don't sell, I just can't back them. At the end of the day to each their own; I obviously see why people would buy Nike instead of some of the core shoes but I just don't care.

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Re: Poll: "core" shoe brands vs. big corpo brands
« Reply #14 on: February 10, 2018, 10:37:21 PM »
I used to skate emericas, but due to the scarcity of g6’s at my local, and how fast I burnt through the standard vulcs, I started skating cons. They cost me about the same, and last 3 to 4 times longer, so sticking with them for the while.

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Re: Poll: "core" shoe brands vs. big corpo brands
« Reply #15 on: February 10, 2018, 10:58:49 PM »
if you like vans get some states
they are similar but better all around
i would be stoked if state stayed around go buy some

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Re: Poll: "core" shoe brands vs. big corpo brands
« Reply #16 on: February 10, 2018, 11:08:13 PM »
I skate Vans 90 percent of the time, Ill try stock up when I can get them on sale or at an outlet. I like the way Vans feel, super minimal. The authentic’s are my favorite, but they don’t last. So I usually skate one of the pro’s, I have AVE’s now.   I used to skate Emerica, the Leo’s or the Figgy’s but there is no shop around me anymore that carries them. Never tried Nike or Adidas.  Had one pair of NB and hated them.

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Re: Poll: "core" shoe brands vs. big corpo brands
« Reply #17 on: February 10, 2018, 11:26:03 PM »
if you like vans get some states
they are similar but better all around
i would be stoked if state stayed around go buy some

Bought a pair if States finally a week ago. From the classifieds in here actually. Skated them the past two days and am so stoked on how they feel and fit

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Re: Poll: "core" shoe brands vs. big corpo brands
« Reply #18 on: February 10, 2018, 11:39:29 PM »
I just feel too old to wear lakais or some shit. Plus I have to wear my shoes for skate and normal life. If I had some extra cash I would probably cop some Reynolds or es's or something just for skating. I'm not loyal to brands at all, if a shoe looks good it looks good.

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Re: Poll: "core" shoe brands vs. big corpo brands
« Reply #19 on: February 10, 2018, 11:57:36 PM »
Vans, Huf, and Lakai are usually my choice but I don't have any problem to buy nike or Adidas if they're cheap.

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Re: Poll: "core" shoe brands vs. big corpo brands
« Reply #20 on: February 11, 2018, 12:24:40 AM »
I skate whatever feels good on my feet.  I'm okay with paying extra to buy some stuff from a local shop but I'm not going to sacrifice my feet to support "skater owned" shoes. 

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Re: Poll: "core" shoe brands vs. big corpo brands
« Reply #21 on: February 11, 2018, 01:58:57 AM »
I skate in Sole Tech shoes and wear Nikes and Adidas trainers when not skating.

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Re: Poll: "core" shoe brands vs. big corpo brands
« Reply #22 on: February 11, 2018, 03:17:53 AM »
I have heard nothing but good stuff about State. It’ll be my next purchase. Up to now it’s been Vans Pro Skates because the sole keeps falling apart on almost every pair I’ve gotten and Vans just warranties them, sends me a gift card for some new shoes. I’m on my 4th pair of free Vans. When I have to spend my own money, it’ll be a pair of State’s.

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Re: Poll: "core" shoe brands vs. big corpo brands
« Reply #23 on: February 11, 2018, 04:12:33 AM »
I only wear DCs.

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Re: Poll: "core" shoe brands vs. big corpo brands
« Reply #24 on: February 11, 2018, 07:51:10 AM »
I've never seen a pair of Proper, State, Straye, Diamond, Filament, etc in the streets

Haven't seen many es since their relaunch either

Finally for as much talk as Converse gets on here I never see them irl either. The Chuck Taylor seems awful for skating, regardless of insoles and whatever other new features they add.
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Re: Poll: "core" shoe brands vs. big corpo brands
« Reply #25 on: February 11, 2018, 07:59:43 AM »
Gnars to everyone in this thread.
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Re: Poll: "core" shoe brands vs. big corpo brands
« Reply #26 on: February 11, 2018, 08:08:38 AM »
Ill wear whatever For free, sometimes ill cut the nike logo off and draw an upside down nike logo.

I buy emerica or lakai. I would buy a pair of states to try, No local carries.
Bans is hit or miss because I have a short, wide foot. most vans are narrow


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Re: Poll: "core" shoe brands vs. big corpo brands
« Reply #27 on: February 11, 2018, 08:10:52 AM »
I skate the Vans pro and adidas Busenitz. They are both durable and minimal on the feet. Tried nike sb and some are solid while others seem weak and slippery.

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« Reply #28 on: February 11, 2018, 08:26:55 AM »
State is a "core" brand that actually has the quality to warrant the support. If they weren't around I would probably still be skating Vans and complaining about how they aren't as good as they used to be.

Bought a pair from zumiez on sale ($15) and I'm sold. Some of the most comfortable,  and all around good skate shoes I've used in a while.

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Re: Poll: "core" shoe brands vs. big corpo brands
« Reply #29 on: February 11, 2018, 08:48:56 AM »
Huf for the last three/four years. State does have my eye. Oddly enough, if the time came when an athletic brand was my only choice, I'd probably choose New Balance, simply because of the team and I like the majority of their vulcanized options. But for now and hopefully ever, Huf will take my money and eventually State at some point.