Emerica containment thread

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My local got some KSL in the This Is Skateboarding colorway but boy do I hate to see gold as color in my shoes. Yuck. 

[Gray Imp Sausage Metal]

Just pulled the trigger on a pair of KSL G6 and the Phocus G6. Ive been curious about the KSL for sometime and am exited to try them out. Ive been on a bit of an Ed Templeton bender lately and the Phocus kind gives me a Templeton Pro model vibe. Maybe its just the rubber toe... The Omen Hi in Olive gives me a similar feeling, very reminiscent of the Tempster or one of his later models.
Anyway... Give Ed a colorway of something please.

Edit: got bored at the shop, so I drafted up a few Templeton inspired color ways of the Phocus G6 just for kicks Note: my skills are pretty mid, no idea how those other make these things look so real.. any way


Here’s my take… blue could be a Toy collab…

anything templeton and emerica is an instant cop from me, didn’t TM say we are getting something from him in 2024? Oh boy, if they redo his first shoe…

[FrenchSkater]

Is there really a difference between Gamma and Gamma G6 ?

Knowing that I wear orthopedic insoles, they protect me very well, so I don't know if it's worth getting the G6 and paying more since I'm removing the original insole from each shoe from now on !

[Dong Hanglo]

Og-1 looks sick.

[DarkPools]

Is there really a difference between Gamma and Gamma G6 ?

Knowing that I wear orthopedic insoles, they protect me very well, so I don't know if it's worth getting the G6 and paying more since I'm removing the original insole from each shoe from now on !

Yes, the entire sole unit is different between the two. The flex points and break in time are not the same either. They will legitimately feel different when you walk or skate in them. Your preference for thickness of a cupsole will be the deciding factor between the two.

The G6 comes with that pour in foam compound for the midsole and has a thin, comfortable insole that is removable. The G6 will likely compliment an insole swap better than the non G6 but could be overkill on comfort/support (to some people) since you have G6 midsole + orthopedic insole on a thicker cupsole.

I used the STI insoles from my Maranas and they swapped nicely into the Gamma G6. There's enough volume in the shoe since the upper is not super padded that swapping a thicker insole can work. Not sure how your orthopedic ones are designed, but I have faith they'll fit comfortably in either

I've not worn/skated the non Gamma G6 but I have skated that sole on other shoes. Alcove CC, Figgy Dose, etc. It's a softer, more spongy sole than the G6. More boardfeel/closer to the ground than the G6. Hope that helps!

[Theme For A Jackal]

Saw Emerica comment on Instagram that more colorways of the OG-1 are coming up, anyone have any idea which ones and when?

My homie got diagnosed with Stage 4 Kidney cancer at age 36 and his birthday is coming up at the end of October, these are his favorite shoes and I'm gonna snag him a pair, just curious as to what's coming in around the bend

[Buster_Poosey]

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@EmericaTM When are the OG’s in black and white going to be released?

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Navy/White will be available in the next few weeks and then Black/White will be dropping around October/November.

@Themeforajackal

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Is there really a difference between Gamma and Gamma G6 ?

Knowing that I wear orthopedic insoles, they protect me very well, so I don't know if it's worth getting the G6 and paying more since I'm removing the original insole from each shoe from now on !

The G6 has their foam in the actual outsole and the insole is just a liner thats thin and not substantial. No idea what the regular gamma cupsole is like.

[Theme For A Jackal]

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@EmericaTM When are the OG’s in black and white going to be released?

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Navy/White will be available in the next few weeks and then Black/White will be dropping around October/November.

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@Themeforajackal

Gracias my friend

[MOE SYZLAK]

Really loving the KSls right now, the G6 feels great.
Tempted to try some Gammas soon.
Anyone mess with the new OG-1s yet?
How’s the sizing?

[oyolar]

If you go into the upcoming shoes thread, a bunch of people have talked about the OG-1s but they don’t have much positive to say TBH

[dumptruck12]

If you go into the upcoming shoes thread, a bunch of people have talked about the OG-1s but they don’t have much positive to say TBH

Those people are idiots, it’s just funny to me, before these shoes got dropped, so many people were praising the return of these shoes, now they they are out, the younger dunk generation is talking complaining about how these are terrible.

Let me say that I got a pair of these OG 1’s, they fit great(fixed the sizing I think), skate great (great toe box for kickflips), and look great (simple navy shoe), I’m not just saying that because a older head, but because sometimes it’s nice to not look like every kid at the park with blazers and dunks on, and especially when all the remakes out there are so bulky and insane, these are the proper mix of classic and wearable without looking like there are bricks on your feet

[DarkPools]

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If you go into the upcoming shoes thread, a bunch of people have talked about the OG-1s but they don’t have much positive to say TBH

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Those people are idiots, it’s just funny to me, before these shoes got dropped, so many people were praising the return of these shoes, now they they are out, the younger dunk generation is talking complaining about how these are terrible.

Let me say that I got a pair of these OG 1’s, they fit great(fixed the sizing I think), skate great (great toe box for kickflips), and look great (simple navy shoe), I’m not just saying that because a older head, but because sometimes it’s nice to not look like every kid at the park with blazers and dunks on, and especially when all the remakes out there are so bulky and insane, these are the proper mix of classic and wearable without looking like there are bricks on your feet

The only real issue and I say this with a bias of loving Emerica shoes and skating them a lot over the years: is the lack of the foam or EVA midsole that was originally promised.

That can be a make or break for people, and that's totally valid. However, not having it doesn't mean the rest of the shoe is shit automatically. It's just not as good as it COULD be if it did have the midsole instead of full rubber.

The quality on the OG-1 is solid. Suede, stitching, mesh, shape, laces, all of it looks & feels as if it was built well. For $95 in the current inflated economy, that's not too unrealistic of a price, given what it's offering.

I own the white/red pair and they feel comfortable on foot! I'm considering getting the navy one soon and skating that one.

For anyone that may want to skate the OG-1 but is worried about the lack of EVA midsole, the insole is the standard one in all their G6 cupsoles. You can swap in a G6, STI, FP, probably Popcush, State, etc. insole to achieve a desired comfort/support combo. The inside of the shoe is voluminous enough to do this. All is not lost on this shoe.

[Atiba Applebum]

Why the fuck did Emerica miss out on Fabiana and etnies got her??

[MOE SYZLAK]

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If you go into the upcoming shoes thread, a bunch of people have talked about the OG-1s but they don’t have much positive to say TBH

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Those people are idiots, it’s just funny to me, before these shoes got dropped, so many people were praising the return of these shoes, now they they are out, the younger dunk generation is talking complaining about how these are terrible.

Let me say that I got a pair of these OG 1’s, they fit great(fixed the sizing I think), skate great (great toe box for kickflips), and look great (simple navy shoe), I’m not just saying that because a older head, but because sometimes it’s nice to not look like every kid at the park with blazers and dunks on, and especially when all the remakes out there are so bulky and insane, these are the proper mix of classic and wearable without looking like there are bricks on your feet

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The only real issue and I say this with a bias of loving Emerica shoes and skating them a lot over the years: is the lack of the foam or EVA midsole that was originally promised.

That can be a make or break for people, and that's totally valid. However, not having it doesn't mean the rest of the shoe is shit automatically. It's just not as good as it COULD be if it did have the midsole instead of full rubber.

The quality on the OG-1 is solid. Suede, stitching, mesh, shape, laces, all of it looks & feels as if it was built well. For $95 in the current inflated economy, that's not too unrealistic of a price, given what it's offering.

I own the white/red pair and they feel comfortable on foot! I'm considering getting the navy one soon and skating that one.

For anyone that may want to skate the OG-1 but is worried about the lack of EVA midsole, the insole is the standard one in all their G6 cupsoles. You can swap in a G6, STI, FP, probably Popcush, State, etc. insole to achieve a desired comfort/support combo. The inside of the shoe is voluminous enough to do this. All is not lost on this shoe.

Hate to break up a good heated debate here fellas… but if any of you chums could tell me how the sizing is? I’ll happily be on my way… a simple .5 up / .5 down / TTS would do nicely. Thanks…

[DarkPools]

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If you go into the upcoming shoes thread, a bunch of people have talked about the OG-1s but they don’t have much positive to say TBH

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Those people are idiots, it’s just funny to me, before these shoes got dropped, so many people were praising the return of these shoes, now they they are out, the younger dunk generation is talking complaining about how these are terrible.

Let me say that I got a pair of these OG 1’s, they fit great(fixed the sizing I think), skate great (great toe box for kickflips), and look great (simple navy shoe), I’m not just saying that because a older head, but because sometimes it’s nice to not look like every kid at the park with blazers and dunks on, and especially when all the remakes out there are so bulky and insane, these are the proper mix of classic and wearable without looking like there are bricks on your feet

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The only real issue and I say this with a bias of loving Emerica shoes and skating them a lot over the years: is the lack of the foam or EVA midsole that was originally promised.

That can be a make or break for people, and that's totally valid. However, not having it doesn't mean the rest of the shoe is shit automatically. It's just not as good as it COULD be if it did have the midsole instead of full rubber.

The quality on the OG-1 is solid. Suede, stitching, mesh, shape, laces, all of it looks & feels as if it was built well. For $95 in the current inflated economy, that's not too unrealistic of a price, given what it's offering.

I own the white/red pair and they feel comfortable on foot! I'm considering getting the navy one soon and skating that one.

For anyone that may want to skate the OG-1 but is worried about the lack of EVA midsole, the insole is the standard one in all their G6 cupsoles. You can swap in a G6, STI, FP, probably Popcush, State, etc. insole to achieve a desired comfort/support combo. The inside of the shoe is voluminous enough to do this. All is not lost on this shoe.

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Hate to break up a good heated debate here fellas… but if any of you chums could tell me how the sizing is? I’ll happily be on my way… a simple .5 up / .5 down / TTS would do nicely. Thanks…

Quite welcomed to ask a question here about it! Assuming the navy ones fit similar to the white ones from the first drop, I sat TTS. You could go 0.5 down if you prefer more snug, but they're a slightly roomy TTS as far  as the white ones go. I'm assuming the navy will fit similarly, if not better.

I am an 11 in the KSL, Gamma G6, Reynolds G6, and emerica's vulcs. The OG-1 I got in 11 fits comfortably, so I personally say TTS. However, it is not as nearly as contoured and form fitting as the KSL. Not enough for me to 0.5 size down, but some may wish to do that.

In short: TTS, but a slightly roomy TTS

[oyolar]

Yeah, the frustration many people have is the midsole being different from what it was originally marketed as and then shops not being told that the construction was different until the shoes showed up in the shops. They felt lied to and essentially tricked into buying a shoe that they wouldn’t have bought or would have bought fewer pairs of if they knew the sole would not have foam.

[FrenchSkater]

https://www.complex.com/sneakers/a/matt-welty/andrew-reynolds-just-wanted-to-skate-in-new-balance-now-hes

New interview with Reynolds where he says he saw that the Kids weren't wearing skate shoe brands anymore, and that somehow influenced him to move on..

Honestly.. what do you think ?

On the one hand it's understanding but it makes me sad at the same time.. 

 Emerica, in terms of authenticity will never be beaten by Nike or NB ! 

[Atiba Applebum]

https://www.complex.com/sneakers/a/matt-welty/andrew-reynolds-just-wanted-to-skate-in-new-balance-now-hes

New interview with Reynolds where he says he saw that the Kids weren't wearing skate shoe brands anymore, and that somehow influenced him to move on..

Honestly.. what do you think ?

On the one hand it's understanding but it makes me sad at the same time.. 

 Emerica, in terms of authenticity will never be beaten by Nike or NB ! 

By authentic, you mean skater owned?

Reynolds just expressed what many of us feel about Emerica: it represents who were at a point in time, but the brand/image doesn’t really translate well for ages 27+ up.   

[FrenchSkater]

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https://www.complex.com/sneakers/a/matt-welty/andrew-reynolds-just-wanted-to-skate-in-new-balance-now-hes

New interview with Reynolds where he says he saw that the Kids weren't wearing skate shoe brands anymore, and that somehow influenced him to move on..

Honestly.. what do you think ?

On the one hand it's understanding but it makes me sad at the same time.. 

 Emerica, in terms of authenticity will never be beaten by Nike or NB ! 

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By authentic, you mean skater owned?

Reynolds just expressed what many of us feel about Emerica: it represents who were at a point in time, but the brand/image doesn’t really translate well for ages 27+ up.

Why doesn't this translate to those over 27 ?

I don't really understand.. 

[Theme For A Jackal]

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https://www.complex.com/sneakers/a/matt-welty/andrew-reynolds-just-wanted-to-skate-in-new-balance-now-hes

New interview with Reynolds where he says he saw that the Kids weren't wearing skate shoe brands anymore, and that somehow influenced him to move on..

Honestly.. what do you think ?

On the one hand it's understanding but it makes me sad at the same time.. 

 Emerica, in terms of authenticity will never be beaten by Nike or NB ! 

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By authentic, you mean skater owned?

Reynolds just expressed what many of us feel about Emerica: it represents who were at a point in time, but the brand/image doesn’t really translate well for ages 27+ up.

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Why doesn't this translate to those over 27 ?

I don't really understand.. 

Reynolds said kids aren't buying Emerica anymore and that tracks with my experience, the only people I know that do buy them are definitely 27 or over

[MOE SYZLAK]

Relief skate supply has the OG-1 for $75 if anyone is looking for a pair for a bit cheaper.. just grabbed a pair, interested to check them out.

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The reality is that Reynolds is worth more than Emerica can provide/should provide if they want to have the rest of the team. As to why they aren't as popular, I don't think it's a question of age of the skater as to the region. I feel like smaller towns and more rural areas don't care about looking current and is set in their tastes. They grew up when core shoe brands were reaching out to them through big demo tours and all that. People in bigger cities are more used to change. They experience more rapid changes just in daily life and don't push back against switching things up. Bigger brands also have the budget to market to a variety of tastes rather than a razor focus on one type of skater. Again, age is a weird lens to view this in. I've seen people in their 40's in both dunks and ksl's.

Thanks for coming to my ted talk.

[OhioGuy]

Kids not wearing core brands is mostly cause they can't compete with Nike, Adidas, and New Balance. Just look at how many shoes the ladder is releasing. They're giving pro models to a bunch of riders that would never get them on other brands (which is good and bad). It's like their plan is to flood the market. Core brands can't compete with that.

[FrenchSkater]

Kids not wearing core brands is mostly cause they can't compete with Nike, Adidas, and New Balance. Just look at how many shoes the ladder is releasing. They're giving pro models to a bunch of riders that would never get them on other brands (which is good and bad). It's like their plan is to flood the market. Core brands can't compete with that.

Yes i understand .. And all Emerica shoes are unfortunately not of good quality.. I skated the Figgy Dose not long ago, and despite my orthopedic insoles, I had back pain and like a thorn underneath, on the soles of the feet.. I have the impression that the core brands no longer protect as before.. (apart from the etnies cupsoles and Emerica KSL/Gamma G6 models, I have the impression there are better )

[Atiba Applebum]

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Kids not wearing core brands is mostly cause they can't compete with Nike, Adidas, and New Balance. Just look at how many shoes the ladder is releasing. They're giving pro models to a bunch of riders that would never get them on other brands (which is good and bad). It's like their plan is to flood the market. Core brands can't compete with that.

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Yes i understand .. And all Emerica shoes are unfortunately not of good quality.. I skated the Figgy Dose not long ago, and despite my orthopedic insoles, I had back pain and like a thorn underneath, on the soles of the feet.. I have the impression that the core brands no longer protect as before.. (apart from the etnies cupsoles and Emerica KSL/Gamma G6 models, I have the impression there are better )

That’s part of the age thing.   Image wise it’s about being a long haired beer drinker who doesn’t bath, functionally, who could physically wear most of those past a certain age

[pugmaster]

And this comes from someone who bought 3 pairs of OG-1s even though the soles are trash. I also date women who treat me poorly if you're curious. That was a joke, no women want to date me.

[wuust]

bought some OG1 in navy and they straight up canceled my order!
wtf even..
@EmericaTM

[moonordie]

bought some OG1 in navy and they straight up canceled my order!
wtf even..
@EmericaTM

Somebody in there is looking after you

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Kids not wearing core brands is mostly cause they can't compete with Nike, Adidas, and New Balance. Just look at how many shoes the ladder is releasing. They're giving pro models to a bunch of riders that would never get them on other brands (which is good and bad). It's like their plan is to flood the market. Core brands can't compete with that.

This is very insightful.  I don't think anyone has ever thought or shared this before.