Author Topic: ipath reboot (Read 17408 times)

chris. · « **Reply #60 on:** October 17, 2023, 04:29:40 PM »

I’m really not enthusiastic about this, but if I can get some brown/gum suede Cats that are like 75% there I’m not going to be able to pass them up.

Sizzla · « **Reply #61 on:** October 17, 2023, 05:15:47 PM »

I sources seh disya cash grab. Disya reboot ah run by Babylon type original rude boy investor an haffi no involvement wi Matt or ah Bigfoot. It haffi bun.

cherry · « **Reply #62 on:** October 17, 2023, 05:17:57 PM »

Quote from: Sizzla on October 17, 2023, 05:15:47 PM

I sources seh disya cash grab. Disya reboot ah run by Babylon type original rude boy investor an haffi no involvement wi Matt or ah Bigfoot. It haffi bun.

No Matt field=no ipath

DirtyBurger · « **Reply #63 on:** October 17, 2023, 05:25:42 PM »

I still have my copy, but if they rerelease the 2005 promo video on dvd I will never buy any other brand of shoes ever again.

RoughStylin · « **Reply #64 on:** October 17, 2023, 05:54:14 PM »

Peter Sidlauskas said it best in his interview with Say You Swear podcast.

Everyone wants these nostalgic companies to return until they actually do. The brands worked in their hey-day because of context (time and place). The reboot of Aesthetics, Axion, e’S, Krew etc has just come off as stale and odd because the industry adapted to their omission and moved on into other directions.

We should all just remember it for what it was and what made it special.

theloniousmonk · « **Reply #65 on:** October 17, 2023, 06:22:49 PM »

Quote from: RoughStylin on October 17, 2023, 05:54:14 PM

Peter Sidlauskas said it best in his interview with Say You Swear podcast.

Everyone wants these nostalgic companies to return until they actually do. The brands worked in their hey-day because of context (time and place). The reboot of Aesthetics, Axion, e’S, Krew etc has just come off as stale and odd because the industry adapted to their omission and moved on into other directions.

We should all just remember it for what it was and what made it special.

This is true.
But, I have never had better backside flips than I had with grasshoppers. Something about the flick on that shoe was special

Mongo Lloyd · « **Reply #66 on:** October 17, 2023, 07:06:26 PM »

Quote from: RoughStylin on October 17, 2023, 05:54:14 PM

Peter Sidlauskas said it best in his interview with Say You Swear podcast.

Everyone wants these nostalgic companies to return until they actually do. The brands worked in their hey-day because of context (time and place). The reboot of Aesthetics, Axion, e’S, Krew etc has just come off as stale and odd because the industry adapted to their omission and moved on into other directions.

We should all just remember it for what it was and what made it special.

The Axion reboot gets shat on often around here, but the shoes actually skated well and were made quite well.

Atiba Applebum · « **Reply #67 on:** October 17, 2023, 07:24:59 PM »

Quote from: Puddy Smally on October 17, 2023, 07:06:26 PM

Quote from: RoughStylin on October 17, 2023, 05:54:14 PM
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Peter Sidlauskas said it best in his interview with Say You Swear podcast.

Everyone wants these nostalgic companies to return until they actually do. The brands worked in their hey-day because of context (time and place). The reboot of Aesthetics, Axion, e’S, Krew etc has just come off as stale and odd because the industry adapted to their omission and moved on into other directions.

We should all just remember it for what it was and what made it special.
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The Axion reboot gets shat on often around here, but the shoes actually skated well and were made quite well.

Yup. The Guy/Genesis is the most comfy shoe I’ve worn in some time

Lou Strux · « **Reply #68 on:** October 17, 2023, 08:39:56 PM »

Quote from: Atiba Applebum on October 17, 2023, 07:24:59 PM

Quote from: Puddy Smally on October 17, 2023, 07:06:26 PM
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The Axion reboot gets shat on often around here, but the shoes actually skated well and were made quite well.
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Yup. The Guy/Genesis is the most comfy shoe I’ve worn in some time

Alright, alright, fellas.
How do I get in on some of this sweet Axion Steve payola?

MusclesMarinara · « **Reply #69 on:** October 17, 2023, 09:02:52 PM »

Quote from: RoughStylin on October 17, 2023, 05:54:14 PM

Peter Sidlauskas said it best in his interview with Say You Swear podcast.

Everyone wants these nostalgic companies to return until they actually do. The brands worked in their hey-day because of context (time and place). The reboot of Aesthetics, Axion, e’S, Krew etc has just come off as stale and odd because the industry adapted to their omission and moved on into other directions.

We should all just remember it for what it was and what made it special.

Funny the guy who says this has no problem doing multiple collabs with DC, who have done a complete 180 and are going back full on with the nostalgia for their shoe lineup and skaters.

And fwiw Ipath for the most part does have some timeless shoe silhouettes since they're just skateable versions of other popular shoes with better materials. They could only bring back cats and grasshoppers for all I care and I'd be fine with it.

burm · « **Reply #70 on:** October 17, 2023, 09:06:47 PM »

Quote from: lydius on October 17, 2023, 10:42:58 AM

any reboot needs to include Grasshopper and Reed Mid

last reboot wasn't too bad in retrospect... but nostalgia always has you seeing things rosier than they were at the time

http://www.irnsuperior.com/catalog/catalog/Fall11_catalog_lowres.pdf

I can't recall seeing these around here, how expensive were they? Those materials look pretty premium. I'm starting to think this could have a chance in the "disposable income, I used to skate" demographic, perhaps even the "office during the week, skatepark on the weekend" scene

MusclesMarinara · « **Reply #71 on:** October 17, 2023, 09:17:30 PM »

Quote from: burm on October 17, 2023, 09:06:47 PM

Quote from: lydius on October 17, 2023, 10:42:58 AM
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any reboot needs to include Grasshopper and Reed Mid

last reboot wasn't too bad in retrospect... but nostalgia always has you seeing things rosier than they were at the time

http://www.irnsuperior.com/catalog/catalog/Fall11_catalog_lowres.pdf
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I can't recall seeing these around here, how expensive were they? Those materials look pretty premium. I'm starting to think this could have a chance in the "disposable income, I used to skate" demographic, perhaps even the "office during the week, skatepark on the weekend" scene

They were really good. I had 2 pairs of grasshoppers and the coffee reed mid back in 2012 when these came out. Had to do some digging for these pics. Peep the cracked iPhone 4 on the right.

Atiba Applebum · « **Reply #72 on:** October 17, 2023, 09:19:03 PM »

Quote from: Lou Strux on October 17, 2023, 08:39:56 PM

Quote from: Atiba Applebum on October 17, 2023, 07:24:59 PM
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Quote from: Puddy Smally on October 17, 2023, 07:06:26 PM
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The Axion reboot gets shat on often around here, but the shoes actually skated well and were made quite well.
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Yup. The Guy/Genesis is the most comfy shoe I’ve worn in some time
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Alright, alright, fellas.
How do I get in on some of this sweet Axion Steve payola?

Hah I wish. A little annoyed I bought two pairs at launch bc I thought they were going to be super limited

el bong · « **Reply #73 on:** October 17, 2023, 10:07:17 PM »

Antonio Durao in cats. you can almost smell the nate jones

stets · « **Reply #74 on:** October 17, 2023, 11:04:57 PM »

#VanLife crunchy influencer folks will love this shit. The modern trustfund kid evolution.

Lou Strux · « **Reply #75 on:** October 17, 2023, 11:22:51 PM »

Quote from: el bong on October 17, 2023, 10:07:17 PM

Antonio Durao in cats. you can almost smell the nate jones

I feel like Anthony is happy & well paid enough where he is, but I’m not gonna lie… this bong dood is kinda onto something.

DISTANT RUMOURS · « **Reply #76 on:** October 18, 2023, 01:04:38 AM »

Cats, Grasshoppers and the Karl shoe.

That's all they need to do right, and they're set.

HeapsCool · « **Reply #77 on:** October 18, 2023, 01:13:56 AM »

Why do you all want these buy them at a surf shop shoes so bad?

Gray Imp Sausage Metal · « **Reply #78 on:** October 18, 2023, 02:30:56 AM »

Had a pair of cats a while back:

cucktard · « **Reply #79 on:** October 18, 2023, 03:05:09 AM »

I always thought Ipath was just Hippie DC.

Like a twin company from a mirror universe.

Big Baby Jesus · « **Reply #80 on:** October 18, 2023, 03:26:52 AM »

Quote from: HeapsCool on October 18, 2023, 01:13:56 AM

Why do you all want these buy them at a surf shop shoes so bad?

Think ~~everyone~~ I am hoping I’ll get a ipath 2005 summer promo pt 2 out of this.

RoughStylin · « **Reply #81 on:** October 18, 2023, 03:30:45 AM »

Quote from: CrimsonGhost on October 17, 2023, 09:02:52 PM

Quote from: RoughStylin on October 17, 2023, 05:54:14 PM
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Peter Sidlauskas said it best in his interview with Say You Swear podcast.

Everyone wants these nostalgic companies to return until they actually do. The brands worked in their hey-day because of context (time and place). The reboot of Aesthetics, Axion, e’S, Krew etc has just come off as stale and odd because the industry adapted to their omission and moved on into other directions.

We should all just remember it for what it was and what made it special.
[close]

Funny the guy who says this has no problem doing multiple collabs with DC, who have done a complete 180 and are going back full on with the nostalgia for their shoe lineup and skaters.

And fwiw Ipath for the most part does have some timeless shoe silhouettes since they're just skateable versions of other popular shoes with better materials. They could only bring back cats and grasshoppers for all I care and I'd be fine with it.

The difference is that DC never went away, they evolved and adapted.

djoekr · « **Reply #82 on:** October 18, 2023, 03:36:40 AM »

Quote from: RoughStylin on October 18, 2023, 03:30:45 AM

Quote from: CrimsonGhost on October 17, 2023, 09:02:52 PM
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Quote from: RoughStylin on October 17, 2023, 05:54:14 PM
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Peter Sidlauskas said it best in his interview with Say You Swear podcast.

Everyone wants these nostalgic companies to return until they actually do. The brands worked in their hey-day because of context (time and place). The reboot of Aesthetics, Axion, e’S, Krew etc has just come off as stale and odd because the industry adapted to their omission and moved on into other directions.

We should all just remember it for what it was and what made it special.
[close]

Funny the guy who says this has no problem doing multiple collabs with DC, who have done a complete 180 and are going back full on with the nostalgia for their shoe lineup and skaters.

And fwiw Ipath for the most part does have some timeless shoe silhouettes since they're just skateable versions of other popular shoes with better materials. They could only bring back cats and grasshoppers for all I care and I'd be fine with it.
[close]

The difference is that DC never went away, they evolved and adapted.

Yeah. Imagine if they kicked everyone outside of Philly off the team and never evolve past ledge skating, they'd definitely go out of business. But no, not the case for DC, the beacon of progression in skateboarding.

Arto!Arto!WakeUp! · « **Reply #83 on:** October 18, 2023, 04:05:26 AM »

reboots are always shit, but i would buy a pair of grasshoppers for sure.

completely missed out on i-path at the time - thought it was some lame plastic rasta thing. didn't really know who was on. in retrospect, one of the best teams ever.

Mongo Lloyd · « **Reply #84 on:** October 18, 2023, 10:56:29 AM »

Not to derail the thread, it while Peter Sidlauskas got name dropped here.. I just wanna say this real quick.

That dude needs to answer his emails and honor his word. Ordered a bunch of Bronze shit over the years, and last order was for a bunch of sets of hardware. They sent me less than I ordered, so I contacted Peter (as that’s who the contact email directs to). Peter said he’d get on it, and correct it, but never had/stopped responding to emails.

I also have friends that ordered more substantial items that they never received. Also, the change to small hardware heads from the old large heads is bunk.

Anywats, Back to your regularly scheduled IPath discussion.