Axion footwear

[Mongoloid]

Axion, Duffs, Kastel, Vita.

All the same damn thing in my book.

[theloniousmonk]

Got a link or photo for the duffs Kck? I know duffs redid them, and I think Watson had a pair, but they were a lot different. Also, I think that reissue was In the uk? Thaa as joe for the link in advance

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All of the old brands that Kareem started have all been revamped without him, and they’ve all failed horribly. I’d love to see Axion return to its former glory, but we all know that isn’t happening. What I wanna know is who tf is funding these projects? Do people have so much money that they’re willing to throw it into guaranteed dumpster fire business ideas? Guy and Gino are Nike’d out at this point, same with BA, and Kareem isn’t a part of it so we’re guaranteed to get zero KCK reissues, so where’s the appeal? Throwing three skaters who’s names don’t sell many boards who all have an aesthetic that’s the antithesis of what Axion was isn’t exactly a marketing agent’s wet dream.

I skated lots of Axion’s way back when. The KCK’s, Millennium’s, KC 2000’s, and the Mariano’s with the rubber toe cap were all great shoes, and I’d 100% buy them if they stuck to retroing old models exclusively. And they have to be exactly as they were, no omitting air bags bc “bro it’s too expensive, bc business man.”

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I agree with everything you said but were KCK’s not duffs?

What a disgusting three pros to start a shoe brand (3rd time) with, not one of their names is ringing any bells.

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Originally yes, but Axion also had a few KCK models as well.

I think there’s a Chinese company who currently makes Duffs KCK’s, without variation.

[Nanda Zinger]

Got a link or photo for the duffs Kck? I know duffs redid them, and I think Watson had a pair, but they were a lot different. Also, I think that reissue was In the uk? Thaa as joe for the link in advance

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All of the old brands that Kareem started have all been revamped without him, and they’ve all failed horribly. I’d love to see Axion return to its former glory, but we all know that isn’t happening. What I wanna know is who tf is funding these projects? Do people have so much money that they’re willing to throw it into guaranteed dumpster fire business ideas? Guy and Gino are Nike’d out at this point, same with BA, and Kareem isn’t a part of it so we’re guaranteed to get zero KCK reissues, so where’s the appeal? Throwing three skaters who’s names don’t sell many boards who all have an aesthetic that’s the antithesis of what Axion was isn’t exactly a marketing agent’s wet dream.

I skated lots of Axion’s way back when. The KCK’s, Millennium’s, KC 2000’s, and the Mariano’s with the rubber toe cap were all great shoes, and I’d 100% buy them if they stuck to retroing old models exclusively. And they have to be exactly as they were, no omitting air bags bc “bro it’s too expensive, bc business man.”

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I agree with everything you said but were KCK’s not duffs?

What a disgusting three pros to start a shoe brand (3rd time) with, not one of their names is ringing any bells.

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Originally yes, but Axion also had a few KCK models as well.

I think there’s a Chinese company who currently makes Duffs KCK’s, without variation.

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I know there were some Duffs KCKs made within the last couple years that were (only?) available in Australia, but they looked way off.

[DaCeLeRyMaN]

I just wish ipath could have a proper relaunch but but I know I’m living in the past. : - (

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[Lou Strux]

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Appears Cyril Jackson’s on, as well

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I don’t particularly like Cyril’s skating but he obviously puts in work.  I’ve had a tough 2019-2020 but cyril went from baker/DC to Axion and no board sponsor?  Someone give this guy a hug and buy him a meal!  I feel like you deserve to have a go fund me if you ride for Axion footwear in 2020.

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Dude must have kooked it pretty hard. DC pushed him pretty hard there for a while, and then no mention from him leaving. He's been skating nikes since at least May. They got sick of his rap

Nah, you got it confused... it was Baker that got sick of his rap.
DC just got sick of his lack of Baker, or any other brand backing to legitimize his place on their roster.
Seems such a shame to throw away a perfectly good skateboarder like that.

[P Casanova]

Ok so Axion is releasing 3 different pairs of shoes on 10/15 called the "Legacy Collection"

only 2000 of each shoe will be available

[exlurker]

I read the word "axion" in skate mags for solid decade before I ever heard anyone pronounce it. I 100% thought it was "axe-eye-on"

Same for éS, now that I think of it, though I think I at least knew I didn't have it right.

And I guess i still don't know if I ever said Savier correctly. "Sav-e-yer"? "Savior"?

was Vita "Vie-ta" or "Vee-ta"?

What is it with failing shoe companies and words

[TastyBurrito]

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I don’t particularly like Cyril’s skating but he obviously puts in work.  I’ve had a tough 2019-2020 but cyril went from baker/DC to Axion and no board sponsor?  Someone give this guy a hug and buy him a meal!  I feel like you deserve to have a go fund me if you ride for Axion footwear in 2020.

Wasn't there rumor he's been chillen (even touring) with the Sk8Mafia dudes? I think he fits that team. Would need to move to San Diego though.

[Atiba Applebum]

I read the word "axion" in skate mags for solid decade before I ever heard anyone pronounce it. I 100% thought it was "axe-eye-on"

Same for éS, now that I think of it, though I think I at least knew I didn't have it right.

And I guess i still don't know if I ever said Savier correctly. "Sav-e-yer"? "Savior"?

was Vita "Vie-ta" or "Vee-ta"?

What is it with failing shoe companies and words

Vita is a word meaning life so I won’t give you that one, but the others I buy

“Time for some axion” should give a hint, but I’ll admit I first read it as Axiom and Matix and Matrix back in the day

Savier I always assumed was like Savior, but I guess it’s like Javier
eS everyone I know said E-S and I just prefer that

[Coastal Fever]

“é” is French and pronounced “ay”.  So éS should really be pronounced “ace”.

[sus]

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I read the word "axion" in skate mags for solid decade before I ever heard anyone pronounce it. I 100% thought it was "axe-eye-on"

Same for éS, now that I think of it, though I think I at least knew I didn't have it right.

And I guess i still don't know if I ever said Savier correctly. "Sav-e-yer"? "Savior"?

was Vita "Vie-ta" or "Vee-ta"?

What is it with failing shoe companies and words

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Vita is a word meaning life so I won’t give you that one, but the others I buy

“Time for some axion” should give a hint, but I’ll admit I first read it as Axiom and Matix and Matrix back in the day

Savier I always assumed was like Savior, but I guess it’s like Javier
eS everyone I know said E-S and I just prefer that

just like how eS is pronounced similar to the "YeS" video that eventually morphed into eSpecial

[HORSES]

Sierra Fellars, Nick Merlino, and the pile who was on Zero & LE whose name i can't spell. Now that's proper wax to bring back a company 

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Appears Cyril Jackson’s on, as well

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I don’t particularly like Cyril’s skating but he obviously puts in work.  I’ve had a tough 2019-2020 but cyril went from baker/DC to Axion and no board sponsor?  Someone give this guy a hug and buy him a meal!  I feel like you deserve to have a go fund me if you ride for Axion footwear in 2020.

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Dude must have kooked it pretty hard. DC pushed him pretty hard there for a while, and then no mention from him leaving. He's been skating nikes since at least May. They got sick of his rap

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Nah, you got it confused... it was Baker that got sick of his rap.
DC just got sick of his lack of Baker, or any other brand backing to legitimize his place on their roster.
Seems such a shame to throw away a perfectly good skateboarder like that.

His survival part is actually very good, I wish the best for him and for the record anytime he is in Portland I will hook him up, with subpar skate spots but excellent food.

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Appears Cyril Jackson’s on, as well

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I don’t particularly like Cyril’s skating but he obviously puts in work.  I’ve had a tough 2019-2020 but cyril went from baker/DC to Axion and no board sponsor?  Someone give this guy a hug and buy him a meal!  I feel like you deserve to have a go fund me if you ride for Axion footwear in 2020.

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Dude must have kooked it pretty hard. DC pushed him pretty hard there for a while, and then no mention from him leaving. He's been skating nikes since at least May. They got sick of his rap

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Nah, you got it confused... it was Baker that got sick of his rap.
DC just got sick of his lack of Baker, or any other brand backing to legitimize his place on their roster.
Seems such a shame to throw away a perfectly good skateboarder like that.

I really hope that's a Better Off Dead reference.

[Atiba Applebum]

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I read the word "axion" in skate mags for solid decade before I ever heard anyone pronounce it. I 100% thought it was "axe-eye-on"

Same for éS, now that I think of it, though I think I at least knew I didn't have it right.

And I guess i still don't know if I ever said Savier correctly. "Sav-e-yer"? "Savior"?

was Vita "Vie-ta" or "Vee-ta"?

What is it with failing shoe companies and words

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Vita is a word meaning life so I won’t give you that one, but the others I buy

“Time for some axion” should give a hint, but I’ll admit I first read it as Axiom and Matix and Matrix back in the day

Savier I always assumed was like Savior, but I guess it’s like Javier
eS everyone I know said E-S and I just prefer that

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just like how eS is pronounced similar to the "YeS" video that eventually morphed into eSpecial

There’s still debate whether you pronounce Nike ny-key or like Mike with an N

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Appears Cyril Jackson’s on, as well

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I don’t particularly like Cyril’s skating but he obviously puts in work.  I’ve had a tough 2019-2020 but cyril went from baker/DC to Axion and no board sponsor?  Someone give this guy a hug and buy him a meal!  I feel like you deserve to have a go fund me if you ride for Axion footwear in 2020.

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Wasn't there rumor he's been chillen (even touring) with the Sk8Mafia dudes? I think he fits that team. Would need to move to San Diego though.

Skate mafia team and shoes sponsors

Wes =dc
Alexis=dc
Tyler = NB
New kid=can’t recall
Everyone else =  nothing but flow
Cyril?= Axion? 

To me it seems skate mafia isn’t a great gateway to footwear opportunities

[Lou Strux]

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Appears Cyril Jackson’s on, as well

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I don’t particularly like Cyril’s skating but he obviously puts in work.  I’ve had a tough 2019-2020 but cyril went from baker/DC to Axion and no board sponsor?  Someone give this guy a hug and buy him a meal!  I feel like you deserve to have a go fund me if you ride for Axion footwear in 2020.

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Dude must have kooked it pretty hard. DC pushed him pretty hard there for a while, and then no mention from him leaving. He's been skating nikes since at least May. They got sick of his rap

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Nah, you got it confused... it was Baker that got sick of his rap.
DC just got sick of his lack of Baker, or any other brand backing to legitimize his place on their roster.
Seems such a shame to throw away a perfectly good skateboarder like that.

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I really hope that's a Better Off Dead reference.

Indeed.

[REGS]

[johnes]

I’d love to buy and skate the shoes and I’m subscribed to their email list but idk, I prolly won’t have much extra money on the 15th.

[Giza Butler]

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Team is disgusting, Marketing is trash.  Launching with 3 white huckers and 0 diversity completely shits on everything that made Axion what it was. This brand needs to disappear already.

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Who is on the team

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Jamie Tancowny, Sierra Fellers, and Nick Merlino.

Not saying these guys aren't good skateboarders. Just a really bad fit for axion.

God, this must be one of the worst team out there. Also, because the most relevant is Merlino.

Aren't they more like "owners"? Kareem must be fuming.

[P Casanova]

The team will be a complete disappointment.

[Garth Marenghi]

The team will be a complete disappointment.

It's more than fair to use present tense.

[P Casanova]

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The team will be a complete disappointment.

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It's more than fair to use present tense.

The team isn't announced yet so......

[pointandclick]

this is real? lol, not going to search through all of the axion photos. but if rape webb is gone from dc, then dc keeps getting better.

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this is real? lol, not going to search through all of the axion photos. but if rape webb is gone from dc, then dc keeps getting better.

https://pizzaskateboards.com/pages/team

Not on the Pizza site, if that's worth anything.

[BALARGUE]

“é” is French and pronounced “ay”.  So éS should really be pronounced “ace”.

nope, in international phonetic alphabet, é sounds like /e/
correct pronouciation is /e/-/s/ with a quick pause inbetween

[Mosritemike]

If you go to the early release page, either a pic of Kareem or someone in full cosplay mode...looks like he may be involved in the reboot

[Atiba Applebum]

Kareem's on their website, so it looks like he is involved.  Too bad they missed out on him wearing Axion for Tony Hawk.
Early store code is LEGACY2020. 

[Watson]

$98 USD + $29 shipping to Canada = $168 CDN. Can't do it.