My big gripe with with "core" shoe companies reissuing or reimagining older models is when they keep using soles from other models in their line. Es and Lakai reuse sole designs on so many models, I can't stand that. I know it's a cost thing but come on. Back in the day they'd have unique sole designs for each and every model. Once they figured out that they can save a few dollars by putting the same sole on multiple models it started to really stand out to me and bother me.
This, 100%. These new Es shoes are like a bizarro version of the originals that were plucked from an alternate universe. DC did it right by offering the Legacy, Lynx, Kalis 1 & Williams 1 as they originally existed, and that’s why they sold well with ppl like me. Ofc there were slimmed and updated versions too for newer skaters who lack the nostalgia we feel, but they absolutely made sure we got what we asked for. Do companies like Es and Lakai lack the money to invest in re-issuing a shoe with a unique sole mold/ composition that isn’t easily shared with other models? That might be the reason why all of these Es models lack airbags & subsequently have retooled soles no one asked for. They have so many classic silhouettes in their back catalogue that could easily keep us satiated, but their unwillingness/ inability to fully commit to a true 1:1 reissue is the main reason why I haven’t purchased any of their re-releases. I bought the Lynx, the Williams, and the Kalis since they were true to form & I had a sentimental attachment to them; even though they may be dated compared to whatever current technology is being utilized in the new Nike/ Adidas models & have access to free Nike’s, I wanted to buy my childhood back with my hard earned money. I bought them because I wanted to support a company who did something right.
If someone at Es is reading this, please hear me out. I’m a grown ass man with disposable income who WANTS a reason to give you my money, you should oblige and give me what I’m asking for. I understand that some shoes like the Koston models probably require some sort of retooling due to rights’ issues or w/e, but there’s no reason why you can’t give me a 1:1 reissue of a team shoe or a Creager Es pro-model. I grew up almost exclusively skating Es and DC for the models you had out back then, exactly as they were, and the only thing keeping me from continuing down that trajectory is your own lack of commitment. Go all the way with it, or don’t do it at all...
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