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Re: Post UPCOMING/RECENT shoe releases thread
« Reply #48360 on: May 12, 2023, 12:03:55 PM »
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I heard otherwise from what I thought was a reputable source who had otherwise been spot on that Reynolds was offered significantly less money on his new contract, so it only made sense for him to look for greener pastures.   That doesn’t negate what you said bc you could have been banking on a “stay core/hometown discount”, thinking Reynolds would never go corporate, but he did what Koston did with eS. 

For the record, Zero issue with supporting “skater owned” businesses, but it is a bit of a guilt-inducing marketing term.    I’ve said this before - but isn’t it more important how many skaters a company employs rather than if the person at the top of the pyramid skates?
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Sorry but your source wasn't reputable and gave you a ton of false information. That's all I can really say.

I don't disagree with your statement about skater owned versus skater operated. I personally believe both are important. I would absolutely agree with you if it was just Pierre owning it and employing a ton of non-skateboarders however it's the complete opposite. We all skate and we love the brand more than anything. To further my point, I think we all know the second the corporate brands feel being in skateboarding isn't profitable or hitting X million, it's time to close up shop. Whether we make money or lose money, Emerica is still going to be here regardless and that's the difference. I don't want to come off bias or anything as I obviously have friends with jobs at those brands but you wanted to know what was more important and I think a brand being in it for the right reasons and the love of skateboarding over money speaks volumes. That and seeing the owner still skating everyday at 60 versus some CEO who hasn't ever stepped foot on a board in his life. We could go on forever with the never ending debate and you're going to support whatever company you feel like which is totally fine but I've never bought a corporate skate brand once in the 20+ years skating and I plan on keeping it that way. There is no denying those big brands have a lot more employees than the skater owned brands but would you rather support a brand where say 100 out of 75,000 employees are skateboarders or a brand where 90% of the employees are skateboarders?
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Does the argument “when it stops being profitable they’ll leave” still hold water after 20 years?

A lot of the “skater-owned” stuff is just hypothetical fodder for debate for me and I understand it means more because it’s your job, so im def not trying to downplay the very real stakes you feel, but at the end of the day, im buying shoes because I like how they look and how they function.   Emerica hasn’t provided that for me in a bit, sorry to say, and frankly it isn’t enough for me to spend that kind of money on a product because of “keeping it core” cred.   

But that doesn’t mean I’m not rooting for you.  I want Emerica to stay in business bc someday you’ll finally heed my call and remake the Templeton 1
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I still believe it. I mean that's with any corporate company regardless of it being 5 or 20 years. Business is business and they're in it for the money so when the money runs dry, they dip. Nike dropping their team and employees when they bailed on snow after being around 10+ years due to it losing money is a perfect example. I'm not saying don't support those big brands, I'm simply just answering what the difference is between skater operated brands and skater owned AND operatted, thats all. If you feel like it, shoot me a DM and let me know what sort of shoe you are looking for. Appreciate you still rooting for us, it means a lot.

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Emericatm, can you share what outsole and insole the heretic will have?

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It's on the same outsole as the OG-1.

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Emericatm, can you share what outsole and insole the heretic will have?

Thanks
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Also what's the possible ETA on them? Next year like most of the other new stuff teased?
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It's slotted for Fall 2024 so just about a year from now.

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Also spotted no more Wino Slip Cups or KSL G6 and that next year's Servold colours have a standard vulc sole.
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The only two shoes Emerica makes I’ve been excited about lately, makes sense they’d discontinue them  ;D
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The only reason anything gets discontinued is because of sales performance regardless of what style or company it is. No one discontinues styles that are bringing in solid revenue. Unfortunately, that Pour-In G6 technology is expensive but it's seriously one of the best technologies I've felt in a shoe and I hear that from everybody else as well. Not to come off like captain obvious here but here is another reminder if you love a product, be sure to support it.
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Thanks for posting, and clearing that all up. I'm a big fan of the Pour-In G6. Will be stocking up on the Spanky G6 and Wino Slip Cups in that case!

As someone else asked, can you confirm if the Spanky hi has the Pour-In G6?
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Still looking at a few different options as using the G6 midsole will make the shoe pretty pricey and like I mentioned earlier, we don't want to keep putting out products that aren't affordable.

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Also spotted no more Wino Slip Cups or KSL G6 and that next year's Servold colours have a standard vulc sole.
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The only two shoes Emerica makes I’ve been excited about lately, makes sense they’d discontinue them  ;D
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The only reason anything gets discontinued is because of sales performance regardless of what style or company it is. No one discontinues styles that are bringing in solid revenue. Unfortunately, that Pour-In G6 technology is expensive but it's seriously one of the best technologies I've felt in a shoe and I hear that from everybody else as well. Not to come off like captain obvious here but here is another reminder if you love a product, be sure to support it.
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Love how this got twisted around on the consumer.  Seems unlikely you guys really understood how to price and bring this technology to market and adaquately explain all the benefits.  Maybe give more it more than a year’s time?  Maybe dont price things over a hundred dollars now when we all know it’ll be around 40 in a few months.  Have heard shops wince at y’all’s practices.  Figure your shit out.  And now I can’t even stock up on the KSL in my size if I wanted to… shit’s sold through lol.  Leave it to Soletech to crack a decent cupsole technology, only to completely shelve it when it doesn’t perform immediately, thinking it must be someone else’s fault they couldn’t market it.  No offense, but that’s some fried skater logic right there.
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Hey there dude. I didn't twist anything, that's just how business works. Sorry but from reading your post it seems like you're really uninformed on a few things which I can gladly clear up for you. First off, pricing. You don't think this technology has been looked into to get the cost as affordable as possible? As I've mentioned on here many times previously, the Pour-In G6 is insanely expensive technology which then results in a higher price shoe. Regarding bringing it into the market and explaining the technology, the Pour-In G6 has been around since 2016. On the marketing side, we've put out many rider testimonials explaining exactly what this technology is and how it benefits you, shown these shoes cut in half perfectly showing the tech in print ads and web banners, explain it in every social post, etc. Second thing, timing. You really think this feature or even these models have only been out for a year? The Wino Slip Cup launched over 2 years ago as a Spanky colorway. The KSL G6 launched over a year ago. They're both in the current line right now and are still releasing new colorways. In fact, next season we've got both a 20 Year This Is Skateboarding colorway and one of the raddest throwback colorways of the KSL G6. You can't stock up on the KSL G6? Here let me help lead you in the right direction:

https://emerica.com/collections/spanky

Let me know when you're stocking up and I'll even shoot you a discount code. If you prefer to support a skate shop, I love that and luckily for you, a ton of shops have the KSL G6 available on their online stores.

Shelving a something that doesn't perform immediately? I wouldn't call a technology thats been around 7 years or even these models that have been around about 8 seasons, immediate. Plus, no one is just shelving anything. If you didn't know, the Figgy G6 just dropped this season which has the Pour-In G6 midsole in it as well so G6 is sticking around for a bit and right now you've got a ton of Pour-In G6 options: Figgy G6, KSL G6, Slip Cup, Gamma G6 (new Julian Davidson colorway dropping next season). Going back to your point of blaming consumers, we aren't at all. We just realize that people don't really want to spend $85-90 on a slip-on.

Hope all that helps.
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Hey man.  Thanks for the response, and for the info.  It’s good to hear the pour in G6 isn’t leaving immediately but I think it’s apparent in your wording it’s not long for this world.  I can appreciate you have to do what business dictates sometimes - but just know your fans will be pissed when a product, in this case the KSL, but also the Slip Cup, to a lesser degree - are marked for discontinuation.  I honestly think it sucks one of your better shoes is going away, and maybe there’s a shoe in your lineup to replace it, but the general trend away from quality towards a lesser product you’re describing, due to cost/sales or whatever reason, is disappointing. I really think if you guys focused on the basics, you’d be in such better shape - the white colorway of the KSL you linked is for just about no one, and I havent met a single skater who likes the leather material instead of suede seen in your Shake Junt shoe.  The original suede all black, and black with green and white trim were clearly superior.  It bothers me you could have a GOAT skater like Spanky on your roster, make him a decent shoe, then not find a way to sell it through- and despite the insane economic climate skating is facing - I cant help but point the finger at SoleTech.
of course dude, anytime. That's why I joined the boards years ago to communicate with pals and be here if there's any Emerica specific questions or concerns and can shed any sort of insight. To be honest, we don't know exactly just how long the Pour-In G6 will stay around as only time will tell. Of course we all love it. I mean I wear the slip cups all the time and honestly one of the most comfortable shoes I've ever worn in the last 15 years of wearing slip-ons. I'm sure fans will be pissed about products being dropped from any brand but like I mentioned earlier it sort of is up to the consumer on what they choose to support. We can create an amazing technology like the Pour-In G6, market the shit out of it with ads, video parts, rider testimonials, etc. but if the price is too high it doesn't matter what marketing you do, people just have a spending limit. We reissued an awesome shoe with Spanky and worked with him and put his favorite sole on it however the price is high. Do people want to spend $100 on an Emerica shoe? I don't know but looking at the sales numbers, it seems like no. However, I do believe people like yourself love those models and do buy them, just not enough to make logical sense to continue producing them. When you say "better" products do you mean strictly by quality or tech or by sales? The Dickson is a good example: it's got great features  (Flick Shield, G6 insole, heel pillow, etc.) and is affordable and the numbers reflect that which is why it's been in the line over 3 years now and keeps getting produced. Trust me I get it, you love these models and I love that but what do you do when the sales just aren't there to keep them in production. There's only so much room in a footwear line and it's common sense to do replace products that aren't performing well in hopes of something else doing better in that slot. Honestly, what would you do? Would you keep continuing to pay factories to produce shoes that just aren't moving? I fully agree, I think the KSL design is great, Spanky is one of the best skateboarders in the world, we've pushed it hard through marketing. You can totally point the finger at us but to say we aren't marketing the shoe or doing everything possible for sell through just isn't very accurate. We've done a video part for it, 2 print ads, web banners, pre-rolls, huge continuous social push, put in major collabs. The price tag is just so high. With that being said, as I've mentioned earlier we have 2 new colorways dropping in it over the next few months including another new black suede throwback colorway so you will still have your chance to get them.

 
“Nike dropping their team and employees when they bailed on snow after being around 10+ years due to it losing money is a perfect example.”

Soletech did the same thing with eS or did you forget?
I think there's a big difference in a brand dropping a department versus the entire brand going out of business. Now if they pulled a Zoo York and dropped the team and continued to try to continue producing skate shoes and be a "skate brand" then yes totally. However, that wasn't the case, the brand being forced to shut down and close it's doors is really not comparable to a multi billion dollar brand who is generating $50 billion and can afford to take a loss.



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Re: Post UPCOMING/RECENT shoe releases thread
« Reply #48361 on: May 12, 2023, 12:15:24 PM »
The black suede throwback is a banger, too. Just want to say that the charcoal/dark green Spanky G6 that you guy have recently dropped is easily one of my favourite shoes I've ever owned. Will definitely be getting another pair or two in the near future.

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« Reply #48362 on: May 12, 2023, 12:16:38 PM »
Thanks again for the response @EmericaTM - appreciate you hearing out the feedback, and glad there’s another incoming wave of KSLs to stock up on.

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« Reply #48363 on: May 12, 2023, 12:23:41 PM »
EmericaTM you just solidifying the “we’re core give us a pass but look at nike blah blah blah”. Soletech and Nike are the same for profit corporations. I hold them all to same standard. Make good looking and lasting sneakers and you might get more money. All we see is basic black/white vulc and basic black/white cups. All made for the greasy dirty white hesh dudes. No variety in image and product.

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« Reply #48364 on: May 12, 2023, 12:28:18 PM »
@EmericaTM  I’ve had a few pairs of the wino cups. And I rarely buy the sane shoe twice but I bought it a few times.

My question is. Since the pour in is expensive is there a chance of tossing another cupsole on the wino?  I know it’s probably not that simple. But I just enjoy slip on cups and wino is the best slip on I’ve skated.


Also I’m waiting for Dickson to get old and make a cup variant. Shoes great flick shield is great. I’m just old.

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« Reply #48365 on: May 12, 2023, 12:46:07 PM »
EmericaTM you just solidifying the “we’re core give us a pass but look at nike blah blah blah”. Soletech and Nike are the same for profit corporations. I hold them all to same standard. Make good looking and lasting sneakers and you might get more money. All we see is basic black/white vulc and basic black/white cups. All made for the greasy dirty white hesh dudes. No variety in image and product.

What should the shoes look like if they’re making unique shoes and people either don’t buy them or complain about how bad and dumb they are?

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« Reply #48366 on: May 12, 2023, 01:04:06 PM »
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EmericaTM you just solidifying the “we’re core give us a pass but look at nike blah blah blah”. Soletech and Nike are the same for profit corporations. I hold them all to same standard. Make good looking and lasting sneakers and you might get more money. All we see is basic black/white vulc and basic black/white cups. All made for the greasy dirty white hesh dudes. No variety in image and product.
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What should the shoes look like if they’re making unique shoes and people either don’t buy them or complain about how bad and dumb they are?

If they wanna hit me with 100k salary I can def consult for them and lead them to greener pastures pun intended 🤣

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« Reply #48367 on: May 12, 2023, 01:28:46 PM »
Shoes pls,  this is dragging on

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« Reply #48368 on: May 12, 2023, 01:42:48 PM »
Shoes pls,  this is dragging on
Not trying to stretch this out further.
But by producing one G6 pour in cupsole unit/tread make up make it more affordable to put the G6 pour in cup on ever shoe that uses that tech?
What makes it so expensive and wouldn't that cost eventually go down in regards to molds and tooling costs?

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Re: Post UPCOMING/RECENT shoe releases thread
« Reply #48369 on: May 12, 2023, 03:15:05 PM »
EmericaTM you just solidifying the “we’re core give us a pass but look at nike blah blah blah”. Soletech and Nike are the same for profit corporations. I hold them all to same standard. Make good looking and lasting sneakers and you might get more money. All we see is basic black/white vulc and basic black/white cups. All made for the greasy dirty white hesh dudes. No variety in image and product.

Yo when was the last time Nike made a "good looking, long lasting" sneaker? What variety in image and product do they have?

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« Reply #48370 on: May 12, 2023, 03:21:22 PM »
Wait, so there’ll be no more vegan KSL’s dropping? Man, I went out my way to pay full price for them (and in Japan too which is pretty crazy)… bummer

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Re: Post UPCOMING/RECENT shoe releases thread
« Reply #48371 on: May 12, 2023, 03:23:51 PM »
EmericaTM you just solidifying the “we’re core give us a pass but look at nike blah blah blah”. Soletech and Nike are the same for profit corporations. I hold them all to same standard. Make good looking and lasting sneakers and you might get more money. All we see is basic black/white vulc and basic black/white cups. All made for the greasy dirty white hesh dudes. No variety in image and product.
Hey dude you can think whatever you'd like. Not trying to convince you of anything but there is a difference in a brand cutting a department and a brand going bankrupt and out of business. Es didn't bail on the team and continue on without those riders and employees. Yes, they did start it back up again just like other brands have done in the past but I can tell you it's not like anybody wanted Es to go under and it was forced to happen, not chosen. You're obviously more than welcome to have your own opinions as you should. I hate to try to steer you to thinking differently but a few of your statements seem to be nothing more than assumptions. Only basic black/white vulcs and cups? If you've done even just a little bit of research, you'd have seen there is so much more color in the line now compared to the last few years. Regarding only basics, I have to disagree with you. The OG-1, KSL, even the Phocus G6 (I get not everyone is a fan of this new model) but we are heading in a better direction. We've got some new styles and colorways in the works and unfortunately we work 18 months in advance so they don't hit the market for some time so eventually you will start seeing even more color and non-basic styles. Same thing for the riders, sure there is no denying the brand has had a "hesh" vibe but even with that we've been getting away from it. I feel like you and others see one or two hesh skaters and label the brand that way. Just to name a few but Spanky, Winkowski, Jpow, Julian aren't "greasy dirty white hesh dudes".

@EmericaTM  I’ve had a few pairs of the wino cups. And I rarely buy the sane shoe twice but I bought it a few times.

My question is. Since the pour in is expensive is there a chance of tossing another cupsole on the wino?  I know it’s probably not that simple. But I just enjoy slip on cups and wino is the best slip on I’ve skated.


Also I’m waiting for Dickson to get old and make a cup variant. Shoes great flick shield is great. I’m just old.
We sampled a cup slip on the Formula G outsole years ago and we're feeling it so we went with the pour-in midsole. Who knows maybe we will release colorways of the current slip cup every so often.

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Shoes pls,  this is dragging on
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Not trying to stretch this out further.
But by producing one G6 pour in cupsole unit/tread make up make it more affordable to put the G6 pour in cup on ever shoe that uses that tech?
What makes it so expensive and wouldn't that cost eventually go down in regards to molds and tooling costs?
This is great question however unfortunately it doesn't really work that way and I'll explain way. You have the right mindset and usually with a new mold, the more styles or longer it's used pays off the tooling easier or sooner. However it's not the mold itself that expensive, it's the actually pouring in of the foam into every single pair that's expensive which is why it raises the price of the shoe. I know it may not be the best example but take a look at both slip-ons which basically has the same upper. Our classic Wino G6 Slip-On with a great drop in G6 polyurethane insole that is $70 while the Wino Slip Cup is $85 so generally that pour-in technology adds anywhere from $10-15 just to pour that polyurethane foam into the shoe.

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Re: Post UPCOMING/RECENT shoe releases thread
« Reply #48372 on: May 12, 2023, 03:50:39 PM »
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Damn. That Winkowski shoe looks sick. I really like white high and mid tops. Anyone know if it is vegan?
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Confirming that Winkowski is indeed vegan just like his Omen Hi color way.

I haven't been replying in here as just been busy but gladly can touch on a few things. Regarding Dakota's shoe, we worked with him to give him his dream signature shoe. It may not be for everybody but we like to work very closely with the riders regarding their signature product. I wouldn't base an entire brand off one new model which is what most pals have done on here unfortunately. As someone mentioned already, there's an updated Heritic if your're wanting a bigger cupsole with some padding in that same season.

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It's so sad how badly people WANT to buy soletech shoes, but they dont because they just dont provide what people are looking for.
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I have to politely disagree with this a little bit. Yes there is no denying that a lot of silhouettes throughout the last decade or so have looked similar but I do believe it's a stretch to say that there isn't something for everyone. Want a cuposole with more padding and cushion with some nostalgia? Get the KSL G6 or OG-1. Need a low profile Vulc? Try the Dickson or Low Vulc. Want something with more ankle support? The Pillar or Omen Hi. Slip-On? We got them both in Vulc and cupsole. We've got like 10+ options to choose from: KSL G6, Figgy G6, OG-1, Omen Hi, Dickson, Romero Laced, Spanky G6, Gamma, Tilt G6 Vulc, Pillar, Wino G6 Slip & Cup, Provost, G6.

Now with all that said, we've got some stuff in the works including another reissue or two as well as some new pro/team models that we think people will be stoked on. Appreciate everyone who backs and chooses to support Sole Tech especially Emerica. As always, my DMs are always open to shoot the shit or even give feedback whether positive or negative. Thanks guys.
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Re: Post UPCOMING/RECENT shoe releases thread
« Reply #48373 on: May 12, 2023, 05:02:23 PM »
I just don’t like that stupid fucking cut out E bullshit Emerica continually puts on every shoe, that really only to me was a Reynolds signature feature going back to his 1st shoe.

I say this as someone who spent his most proficient skate years skating Emerica’s (well, lots of Ipath too).

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« Reply #48374 on: May 12, 2023, 05:23:49 PM »
Damn, this tread sucks now. Just buy whatever you want and move on

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« Reply #48375 on: May 12, 2023, 06:49:40 PM »
I hope the Gammas doing well.   That seems to maybe be a feeler to branch out in a different, sportier (for lack of a better word) style of things. 

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« Reply #48376 on: May 12, 2023, 07:08:52 PM »
I can’t read everything above.

Who’s winning in the Emerica Vs. Everybody? I got my money on Emerica.

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« Reply #48377 on: May 12, 2023, 08:03:52 PM »
I can’t read everything above.

Who’s winning in the Emerica Vs. Everybody? I got my money on Emerica.

NB.   They’re just a small enough company that no one tacks them along with Vans and Adidas and Nike in anti-corp screeds

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« Reply #48378 on: May 12, 2023, 08:19:42 PM »
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I can’t read everything above.

Who’s winning in the Emerica Vs. Everybody? I got my money on Emerica.
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NB.   They’re just a small enough company that no one tacks them along with Vans and Adidas and Nike in anti-corp screeds

Yeah. And the team is getting behind stacked and the shoes have been hitting all the marks

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« Reply #48379 on: May 12, 2023, 08:28:07 PM »
@EmericaTM  are the slip on cupsoles really going to be dropped from the line up or have I misread something here?

You have a solid shoe option there but you gank it up with some seriously unsalable colour ways, the black and white and cream were good, spankys tale was alright, I have those.

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Re: Post UPCOMING/RECENT shoe releases thread
« Reply #48380 on: May 12, 2023, 08:56:16 PM »
I think the most legitimate criticism I can really lob at soletech as a whole is relatively minor: the pricing. I understand how and why the websites function like they do, but it's beyond aggravating. One week an item will be $110, the next it drops down to $70, eventually down to $50.  A lot of companies do this same thing and dangle an endless stream of varying discounts but you never know if you're actually getting a deal or actually paying more than you would have if you waited a few days. For example, one of éS's bigger retro releases was supposed to be the Tom Penny 2's, which followed the Accel RS. I almost bought the shoes at full price, but I held off for a few months. I guess they didn't do so well because now they're down to $50 or so, which is like half the original MSRP. I would have been pretty ticked if I could have waited and gotten 50% off. On February 18th I get an email saying I can take 25% off the Accel RS, on the 1st of March it's down to 40%. There is just so much fuckery with moronic promotions. Getting a free pair of shoes with a $70 t-shirt? Then following up by dropping everything down to $55? Cinco de Mayo sale? 420 sale? April fools sale? St Patrick's day sale? It's just an absolute waste of time. I can't stand it. Just price things normally like literally every other company, and don't put skateshops at risk by constantly undercutting them and offering free shipping. I don't understand the business strategy, it's just infuriating as a customer.

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Re: Post UPCOMING/RECENT shoe releases thread
« Reply #48381 on: May 13, 2023, 03:37:23 AM »
I can’t read everything above.

Who’s winning in the Emerica Vs. Everybody? I got my money on Emerica.

I’m winning by keeping my money out of soletech hands. 😉

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Re: Post UPCOMING/RECENT shoe releases thread
« Reply #48382 on: May 13, 2023, 08:19:57 AM »
I think the most legitimate criticism I can really lob at soletech as a whole is relatively minor: the pricing. I understand how and why the websites function like they do, but it's beyond aggravating. One week an item will be $110, the next it drops down to $70, eventually down to $50.  A lot of companies do this same thing and dangle an endless stream of varying discounts but you never know if you're actually getting a deal or actually paying more than you would have if you waited a few days. For example, one of éS's bigger retro releases was supposed to be the Tom Penny 2's, which followed the Accel RS. I almost bought the shoes at full price, but I held off for a few months. I guess they didn't do so well because now they're down to $50 or so, which is like half the original MSRP. I would have been pretty ticked if I could have waited and gotten 50% off. On February 18th I get an email saying I can take 25% off the Accel RS, on the 1st of March it's down to 40%. There is just so much fuckery with moronic promotions. Getting a free pair of shoes with a $70 t-shirt? Then following up by dropping everything down to $55? Cinco de Mayo sale? 420 sale? April fools sale? St Patrick's day sale? It's just an absolute waste of time. I can't stand it. Just price things normally like literally every other company, and don't put skateshops at risk by constantly undercutting them and offering free shipping. I don't understand the business strategy, it's just infuriating as a customer.

This exactly. When I see Emerica release a good looking shoe, I tell myself to hold off until it gets marked down a little bit, but then I feel guilty about not buying it from my local shop at full price when they have my size in stock. This is why I bought the Julian Davidson Gamma G6s at full price from my local skate shop, and you can imagine how I felt when I saw Emerica marked them down to $30 a few months ago, and was offering free shipping at $50. After that feeling wore off, I realized this is what paying the local skate shop tax looks like, and feels like. Thankfully, I have a great local shop, and the means to do that every once in a while, and some idea of where that extra money goes when it goes to the local shop, so I'll do it when I can. But I'm still gonna hunt for deals online.

If the Spanky G6 High was put on a G6 outsole, in a good colorway (I've seen a gray/black colorway and an all black colorway in Spanky's IG stories, and both of those look good to me), I'd pay the full "expensive" price for that first pair, and pick them up from my local shop. And if they worked for me the way the Tiagos have worked for everyone else, I'd stock up on them...when they moved to the end of season sale.

Emerica TM, thank you for your replies to this thread, and for letting us know what else is in the pipeline; it may not always be things that catch my eye, but I can usually find at least one thing in each release that I like, and I appreciate you putting those details up here.
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Re: Post UPCOMING/RECENT shoe releases thread
« Reply #48383 on: May 13, 2023, 08:49:34 AM »
Anybody try the figgy g6 yet? I wanna buy the all black ones but was just curious about sizing. The original figgy fit perfectly tts and I’m assuming the g6s fit the same. Just looking for some feedback

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Re: Post UPCOMING/RECENT shoe releases thread
« Reply #48384 on: May 13, 2023, 10:30:40 AM »
Anybody try the figgy g6 yet? I wanna buy the all black ones but was just curious about sizing. The original figgy fit perfectly tts and I’m assuming the g6s fit the same. Just looking for some feedback

They fit just like the original and feel super nice. Skating the all black ones now

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Re: Post UPCOMING/RECENT shoe releases thread
« Reply #48385 on: May 13, 2023, 11:22:34 AM »


Anyone tried out these Emerica..... tarp clips? Are they tts? Is the simulation crashing? What the fuck is even going on?

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Re: Post UPCOMING/RECENT shoe releases thread
« Reply #48386 on: May 13, 2023, 11:58:04 AM »
@EmericaTM I gotta say, I have the utmost respect for you coming onto here and dealing with all of us bozos and our stupid remarks. I want Emerica to succeed overall. I really hope that the Spanky highs get the G6 sole because I would definitely cop those.

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Re: Post UPCOMING/RECENT shoe releases thread
« Reply #48387 on: May 13, 2023, 12:27:49 PM »
@EmericaTM  are the slip on cupsoles really going to be dropped from the line up or have I misread something here?

You have a solid shoe option there but you gank it up with some seriously unsalable colour ways, the black and white and cream were good, spankys tale was alright, I have those.
As of now, unfortunately yes but that doesn't mean it will necessarily be gone forever. We've got some new colorways dropping now as well.



Anyone tried out these Emerica..... tarp clips? Are they tts? Is the simulation crashing? What the fuck is even going on?
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@EmericaTM I gotta say, I have the utmost respect for you coming onto here and dealing with all of us bozos and our stupid remarks. I want Emerica to succeed overall. I really hope that the Spanky highs get the G6 sole because I would definitely cop those.
Any time. I love all you pals on here whether you talk shit about us or support us and at the end of the day we're just a bunch of skate nerds talking about skateboarding which is the coolest thing ever. However, I do feel bad for clogging up this thread with the whole core vs. corporate brand discussion and all the Emerica bashing/feedback. If anyone wants to keep those discussions going, feel free to make an Emerica discussion thread or hit me up directly. I've been getting quite a bit of DM's on here and IG so thank you all for reaching out, it means a lot and I reply to each one.

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Re: Post UPCOMING/RECENT shoe releases thread
« Reply #48388 on: May 13, 2023, 01:27:42 PM »
So should I start a "Complain And Argue About Soletech" thread? Cause this shit is really annoying.

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Re: Post UPCOMING/RECENT shoe releases thread
« Reply #48389 on: May 13, 2023, 02:18:28 PM »
So should I start a "Complain And Argue About Soletech" thread? Cause this shit is really annoying.

Do it ^^  its been going on for days.