Post UPCOMING/RECENT shoe releases thread

[SlapTM]

I don’t know what makes you guys think that those clearly navy Gamma’s are black

Not sure why they look navy in that photo but they are indeed Black/Gum.

[Fongstarr.]

Not sure if posted but Philadelphia Eagles colroway of SW1s

[Bubblegum Tate]

Those came out not too long ago. I think they dropped along the white/gum color.

[Glurmpz]

So they're bringing back Dekline, but calling it Axion? I'm confused?

They actually brought Dekline back years ago and named it State.

[mynameisnotjeff]

Not sure if posted but Philadelphia Eagles colroway of SW1s

Boy, do I have a surprise for you
https://www.skatewarehouse.com/DC_Williams_Slim_S_Shoes/descpage-DCWSBGN.html

[Madam, I'm Adam]

^ And if you don't like that surprise, I have an even nicer surprise:

https://www.skatewarehouse.com/Supra_Muska_2000_Shoes/descpage-SUM2BW.html

[Fongstarr.]

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Not sure if posted but Philadelphia Eagles colroway of SW1s

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Boy, do I have a surprise for you
https://www.skatewarehouse.com/DC_Williams_Slim_S_Shoes/descpage-DCWSBGN.html

God I am late. I was browsing someone's IG and saw that the person worked at DC and made that color way. I guess he might have posted it late or something.

[FROTHY]

I'm getting a strong feeling that Axion 3.0 is going to be a bad version of Axion 2.0, which was already a really bad version of Axion 1.0, which never really had much going for it. That said, if they produce an accurate Mariano reissue, I will not hesitate to buy a pair.

[Level 60 Dwarf Rogue]

I'm getting a strong feeling that Axion 3.0 is going to be a bad version of Axion 2.0, which was already a really bad version of Axion 1.0, which never really had much going for it. That said, if they produce an accurate Mariano reissue, I will not hesitate to buy a pair.

Is there any talk of a team or is this just a pure nostalgia money grab?


Did someone say Emerica is reissuing the Gamma? Any info or pics? That's a good shoe.

[Atiba Applebum]

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I'm getting a strong feeling that Axion 3.0 is going to be a bad version of Axion 2.0, which was already a really bad version of Axion 1.0, which never really had much going for it. That said, if they produce an accurate Mariano reissue, I will not hesitate to buy a pair.

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Is there any talk of a team or is this just a pure nostalgia money grab?


Did someone say Emerica is reissuing the Gamma? Any info or pics? That's a good shoe.

Many of these answers can be readily found a page back

[Level 60 Dwarf Rogue]

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I'm getting a strong feeling that Axion 3.0 is going to be a bad version of Axion 2.0, which was already a really bad version of Axion 1.0, which never really had much going for it. That said, if they produce an accurate Mariano reissue, I will not hesitate to buy a pair.

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Is there any talk of a team or is this just a pure nostalgia money grab?


Did someone say Emerica is reissuing the Gamma? Any info or pics? That's a good shoe.

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Many of these answers can be readily found a page back

Shit, thanks. I'm no longer excited about any of what I asked.

[Deekay]

Not sure why I got my hopes up but I am beyond bummed by that Axion shit. Do these people not know what Axion was? How fucking hard could it be to recreate something decent from that? The release still hasn't been so I can't be 100% but...

Hey people who run Axion, here's a quick guide on how you should have revived your shit:

- 90's aesthetic with a slight east coast vibe
- OG inspired silhouettes
- Find ams with smooth style and baggier pants
- More fresh than hesh
- More goldchains than dreamcatchers

What you shouldn't do / not have done:

- Make a bunch of vulcs
- Sponsor skinny pant generic socal boys
- More hesh than fresh feel
- Sponsor people who wear beanie in 90 degree weather

There's a way to go and we'll see about the release but not hyped by what I've seen so far. I hope I'm wrong.

[Manolo]

That slipon trailer is terrible, the team... so far looking like another reboot where the people involved have no idea what they're doing or how to inject any image or style into  brand. We'll see the quality of the reissues but it's not looking good.

[Watson]

Holy shit I thought that dude sort of looked like Merlino but no way in a million years did I think anyone redoing Axion would be dumb enough to put him on the team. Tawncony, Fellers, and Merlino could not be more opposite than the feel of Axion. This shit is doomed. Even if they do 1:1 reissues.

[Frank]

Holy shit I thought that dude sort of looked like Merlino but no way in a million years did I think anyone redoing Axion would be dumb enough to put him on the team. Tawncony, Fellers, and Merlino could not be more opposite than the feel of Axion. This shit is doomed. Even if they do 1:1 reissues.

off to a good start with a white vulc slip on, hehe.

[Atiba Applebum]

Holy shit I thought that dude sort of looked like Merlino but no way in a million years did I think anyone redoing Axion would be dumb enough to put him on the team. Tawncony, Fellers, and Merlino could not be more opposite than the feel of Axion. This shit is doomed. Even if they do 1:1 reissues.

I don’t think they have the money to prise anyone away from a big 4 shoe contract and I wouldn’t risk flow on something that might last.  That would leave basically eS (riders?  Interns?) that would actually fit the aesthetic or, what they ended up with, whomever doesn’t have a shoe sponsor

[Frank]

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Holy shit I thought that dude sort of looked like Merlino but no way in a million years did I think anyone redoing Axion would be dumb enough to put him on the team. Tawncony, Fellers, and Merlino could not be more opposite than the feel of Axion. This shit is doomed. Even if they do 1:1 reissues.

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I don’t think they have the money to prise anyone away from a big 4 shoe contract and I wouldn’t risk flow on something that might last.  That would leave basically eS (riders?  Interns?) that would actually fit the aesthetic or, what they ended up with, whomever doesn’t have a shoe sponsor

i could think of a couple riders that would fit, but none of them would jump ship for a fledgeling relaunch such as this. but it would never be like back in the day. but...

imagine an axion relaunch with kareem, b.a., gino and guy. they do the last resort thing, but in sporty and with their own old designs. this time in high quality. at least three of the dudes have now experience at the no 1 sporting goods brand in designing a shoe or parts of it. the other dude(kareem) has become smart with his money after his skatecareer ended. could work out. and then they just release their old promodels, maybe slightly updated, one after another, a few months apart. they could keep it small and focused, sell out of their stock, maybe even do it on the side while being on nike at the same time.

dreams...

[Gray Imp Sausage Metal]

↑ you’re using way too much logic there big guy!

[pray4mebyname]

You are spot on. Axion just completely blew any sort of comeback they were trying to make.

Not sure why I got my hopes up but I am beyond bummed by that Axion shit. Do these people not know what Axion was? How fucking hard could it be to recreate something decent from that? The release still hasn't been so I can't be 100% but...

Hey people who run Axion, here's a quick guide on how you should have revived your shit:

- 90's aesthetic with a slight east coast vibe
- OG inspired silhouettes
- Find ams with smooth style and baggier pants
- More fresh than hesh
- More goldchains than dreamcatchers

What you shouldn't do / not have done:

- Make a bunch of vulcs
- Sponsor skinny pant generic socal boys
- More hesh than fresh feel
- Sponsor people who wear beanie in 90 degree weather

There's a way to go and we'll see about the release but not hyped by what I've seen so far. I hope I'm wrong.

[heckler]

↑ you’re using way too much logic there big guy!

What is the logic in having a bunch of 45 year old dudes — many of whom are completely over skateboarding — become the face of a brand that's trying to sell shoes to teenagers?

[FROTHY]

Something fishy with the air bubble situation, but otherwise they did a good thing.

[lamfordie]

im actually surprised at how good they look

[Junglist]

Well Gino said in a bob shirt interview that the air bubbles in his axion shoes were just plastic things on the outside, with no actual air, so I’m sure it’s the same

[jamersonbass]

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i actually love these. super clean colorway, and I'm always down for a shoe with a story 

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Adidas.com has these and 30% off with code OCTOBER

Thanks!  I had a really hard time entering my payment info on the adidas site for some reason.  It was probably because I was a bit crossfaded.  I actually tried using my laptop and phone, and was frustrated and gave up.

The next day I woke up and had an email from them confirming my order.  Don't shop online when your drunk.  I feel like I could've accidentally ended up with 2 or 3 pairs...

[ballintoohard]

How many of you skated Axion? The shoe store my Mom took me to growing up only had Axion, Airwalk, Globe, and Vans. Axion were the most fresh so I got those for like 2 years straight and thought they were the shit till I actually skated another brand of shoes and realized how lackluster they really were. They did last quite long it seemed, but the midsole and sole were hot garbage.

[cricketclub]

Yeah I’m not buying into the new Axion. Super surprised they pulled off that Mariano retro, those are slick, but fuck this it’s not the same Axion as when I was a kid, which tbh was “cooler” than it was as actually good. My first skate shoes were Axions. By 2001 my homies were calling them “Wackshions”

[Watson]

Something fishy with the air bubble situation, but otherwise they did a good thing.

Interesting plot twist. How you gonna do this but have Nick Merlino on the team?

How many of you skated Axion?

I had tons back in the day. Some of them like the KCK, Mariano, and Elite were good, but also I had the Aries which everyone still talks about and it was so unskateable even in an era of unskateable shoes that I got rid of them after 3-4 sessions.

By 2001 my homies were calling them “Wackshions”

Yeah when you look back at it Axion only had a few good seasons. They went downhill really quick by the time they started making some nylon running shoe and giving Caine Gayle a pro shoe.

[IanBZHD]

Who out of the 3 new Axion riders is actually gonna wear that Mariano reissue?
Talk about producing a product completely opposite of who you chose to market the brand.

Somebody has to know what corporate conglomeration is behind this mess...

[Atiba Applebum]

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Something fishy with the air bubble situation, but otherwise they did a good thing.

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Interesting plot twist. How you gonna do this but have Nick Merlino on the team?

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How many of you skated Axion?

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I had tons back in the day. Some of them like the KCK, Mariano, and Elite were good, but also I had the Aries which everyone still talks about and it was so unskateable even in an era of unskateable shoes that I got rid of them after 3-4 sessions.

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By 2001 my homies were calling them “Wackshions”

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Yeah when you look back at it Axion only had a few good seasons. They went downhill really quick by the time they started making some nylon running shoe and giving Caine Gayle a pro shoe.

I was desperate to get these and had to settle for the official which keeps emerging in the IG comments as a shoe people want back that baffles me.   BA doing that line in the Marianos in Jump Off a Building is seared into my head as the coolest look.   Don’t think I even can remember Mariano wearing them

[sus]

Something fishy with the air bubble situation, but otherwise they did a good thing.

If you wanna throw Jahmir Brown, John Shanahan, or Tiago in a pair of these, then maybe, just maybe i'll buy a pair

i dunno who in their right mind thought this team would be fiting for Axion footwear, this team could pass as Dekline 2.0 at its best. Maybe even a new C1rca if that