Reynolds of Emerica?

[moonordie]

Taken from another thread but sure this is topic worthy.
From where this screenshot was taken? And what about those Vans, do I see an airbag on those?

[johnes]

I hate to say it but emerica is just not doing anything noteworthy these days. Since Jerry got the boot.
They screwed Jerry over.
They don’t deserve our loyalty.

[Cuban_Lynx]

Aw shit. Thought he’d for sure find a home at HRS

[TheLurper]

I wouldn't blame him for leaving.

SoleTech has been a sinking ship for years. I'm surprised they're in business at all. SoleTech had an amazing run for two decades, but it has been limping along since the early 2010s.

Nike def caused some problems for them, but they caused a lot of their own problems as well.

[DanTheDoucher]

Taken from another thread but sure this is topic worthy.
From where this screenshot was taken? And what about those Vans, do I see an airbag on those?

I don't think that's an "airbag". It's too low. Looks like dirt.

[Utopos]

If he is going to be on Vans, it is probably a prototype of his pro model. Doubt he would sign without launching a sig shoe

[shalominator]

If he is going to be on Vans, it is probably a prototype of his pro model. Doubt he would sign without launching a sig shoe

Real question is how many times would he need to tap the table before signing.

[Utopos]

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If he is going to be on Vans, it is probably a prototype of his pro model. Doubt he would sign without launching a sig shoe

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Real question is how many times would he need to tap the table before signing.

Historically, just three times.

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From where this screenshot was taken?

Damn! Both Kader and Schmitty took the pic down, interesting.

[bbk]

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If he is going to be on Vans, it is probably a prototype of his pro model. Doubt he would sign without launching a sig shoe

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Real question is how many times would he need to tap the table before signing.

[close]

Historically, just three times.

could also be 9, 3 3 times.

[rejectpaul]

You can find more info over here...

https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=106607.0

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If he is going to be on Vans, it is probably a prototype of his pro model. Doubt he would sign without launching a sig shoe

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Real question is how many times would he need to tap the table before signing.

[close]

Historically, just three times.

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could also be 9, 3 3 times.

unfortunately this is a bad habit for me. I catch myself counting to 12 over and over. Force myself to stop as soon as I notice. Shit has been a 20 year habit.

[emchen]

looking forward to a Reynolds shoe ad that's not completely green

Is Etnies the only thing keeping Soletech going? If scene kids come back (it's been like a decade so it's probably on the horizon), they should sell enough Faders to stay in business.

[Utopos]

looking forward to a Reynolds shoe ad that's not completely green

Is Etnies the only thing keeping Soletech going? If scene kids come back (it's been like a decade so it's probably on the horizon), they should sell enough Faders to stay in business.

I think the es reissues are helping a lot.

[Far from relevant]

Wasn't there rumors floating around a year or so ago he was getting on Adidas ?

[PandaCult_901]

He said in his Nine Club that he's too old for vulcs. If this is his model, hopefully it's a true cup sole and not a "wafflecup".

[Chatbot]

The Emerica nostalgia in me says please no but I’ll support the Boss on any move he makes as long as he keeps skating/ posting clips. Also, rather see him on Vans than Adidas anyway

[moonordie]

Wasn't there rumors floating around a year or so ago he was getting on Adidas ?

I remember reading that he was pretty much waiting until 2020 for his contract to come to an end to move to Adidas. I would hate to see Reynolds feet with 3 stripes. The Vans sideline looks pretty dope imo.

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Taken from another thread but sure this is topic worthy.
From where this screenshot was taken? And what about those Vans, do I see an airbag on those?

[close]

I don't think that's an "airbag". It's too low. Looks like dirt.

Tell me more about this "dirt" technology. Looks comfy.

[paraquat]

My guess is he will wait until all his Baker 4 stuff is out where he is wearing Emerica’s, then jump ship and sail into wealthy sunset.

[wake and bacon]

2020 gonna hit mad different

[pizzafliptofakie]

Maybe it's just broflow daughterflow from Stella.

[hashbrowns]

TBH it's not unexpected, Reynolds walked away from altamont, a sol tech company he seemed to be largely in charge of.

Also, all of sol tech is really doing some weird shit.

Not long ago a ton of Emerica, Es, and Etnies were in grocery outlets (a bargain grocery store chain that sells food but also other random shit they can get for cheap) all over the northwest for $20 apiece. And these weren't like random shitty one-offs, they were season old versions of Maranas, G Code IIs, and other current good skate shoes.

What sucks is they could have given this extra stock to local shops that still carry them as a thank you for the support over the years. Instead, they went the easy route and sold out to someone willing to buy it all at once, it came across as a big fuck you shop owners and the industry in general because it undercut and took business from everyone selling those exact same shoes in the surrounding areas.

All of their long-standing riders provost/figgy/spanky/leo seem indifferent to the brand, others like Herman and Reynolds are dropping or doing their own thing and the stay gold era vibes are long gone in spite of still having ripping skaters on the team.

A lot of the same can probably be said for the other sol tech brands but I don't have other concrete examples.

[pizzafliptofakie]

TBH it's not unexpected, Reynolds walked away from altamont, a sol tech company he seemed to be largely in charge of.

Also, all of sol tech is really doing some weird shit.

Not long ago a ton of Emerica, Es, and Etnies were in grocery outlets (a bargain grocery store chain that sells food but also other random shit they can get for cheap) all over the northwest for $20 apiece. And these weren't like random shitty one-offs, they were season old versions of Maranas, G Code IIs, and other current good skate shoes.

What sucks is they could have given this extra stock to local shops that still carry them as a thank you for the support over the years. Instead, they went the easy route and sold out to someone willing to buy it all at once, it came across as a big fuck you shop owners and the industry in general because it undercut and took business from everyone selling those exact same shoes in the surrounding areas.

All of their long-standing riders provost/figgy/spanky/leo seem indifferent to the brand, others like Herman and Reynolds are dropping or doing their own thing and the stay gold era vibes are long gone in spite of still having ripping skaters on the team.

A lot of the same can probably be said for the other sol tech brands but I don't have other concrete examples.

As if I can't find something with a Swoosh at fucking Wal-Mart lol.

[h00man]

Reynolds on every major shoe brand confirmed.

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This will be the first time theres more people on Vans then Emerica on Baker.

Vans: Reynolds?, Kader, Dollin, Tyson, Rowan
Emerica: Figgy, Spanly, Zach.

I don't know why that feels significant to me.

[euro tm]

This will be the first time theres more people on Vans then Emerica on Baker.

Vans: Reynolds?, Kader, Dollin, Tyson, Rowan
Emerica: Figgy, Spanly, Zach.

I don't know why that feels significant to me.

fuck man, it's just not right. i just found my vhs copy of this is skateboarding this morning and reminded me that emerica and baker were my whole childhood.

[Little Debbie]

TBH it's not unexpected, Reynolds walked away from altamont, a sol tech company he seemed to be largely in charge of.

Also, all of sol tech is really doing some weird shit.

Not long ago a ton of Emerica, Es, and Etnies were in grocery outlets (a bargain grocery store chain that sells food but also other random shit they can get for cheap) all over the northwest for $20 apiece. And these weren't like random shitty one-offs, they were season old versions of Maranas, G Code IIs, and other current good skate shoes.

What sucks is they could have given this extra stock to local shops that still carry them as a thank you for the support over the years. Instead, they went the easy route and sold out to someone willing to buy it all at once, it came across as a big fuck you shop owners and the industry in general because it undercut and took business from everyone selling those exact same shoes in the surrounding areas.

All of their long-standing riders provost/figgy/spanky/leo seem indifferent to the brand, others like Herman and Reynolds are dropping or doing their own thing and the stay gold era vibes are long gone in spite of still having ripping skaters on the team.

A lot of the same can probably be said for the other sol tech brands but I don't have other concrete examples.

that sucks to hear. Sole Tech does not have the same charm or authenticity it had going for itself in the early 2000s. the Emerica team page is kind of a motley crew, definitely in a weird place right now. and there's no obvious solution to bringing the organic feel back that the team once had. losing Heath Herman Hsu Westgate and Miner really are big shoes to fill.

to me, the Emerica team that makes sense is Reynolds, Leo, Spanky, Collin, Dickson, Leabres and Figgy. Winkowski seems so out of left field (like who on the team really pulled strings to get him on?), Baekkel has no real ties to other dudes on the team, Rob Maatman is good as fuck and should come out to the US more, Victor is another tight jeans rail chomper kid, and Zach fucking wishes he was as good as Kader.

[poor alice]

looking forward to a Reynolds shoe ad that's not completely green

Is Etnies the only thing keeping Soletech going? If scene kids come back (it's been like a decade so it's probably on the horizon), they should sell enough Faders to stay in business.

Fuck, really? I'm not even slightly looking forward to that.

Etnies are killing it with shoes and their video.
And they have Teen Wolf.

[camel filters]

to me, the Emerica team that makes sense is Reynolds, Leo, Spanky, Collin, Dickson, Leabres and Figgy. Winkowski seems so out of left field (like who on the team really pulled strings to get him on?), Baekkel has no real ties to other dudes on the team, Rob Maatman is good as fuck and should come out to the US more, Victor is another tight jeans rail chomper kid, and Zach fucking wishes he was as good as Kader.

I feel you but the problem with the list is that there aren't any young bucks. Are kids even dreaming of getting on Emerica nowadays?