Prediction: Which core shoe brand will "struggle" in 2012?

[jexe]

imthinking dvs to flop pretty soon, their vulc shoes are the worst

[BlackEye77]

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Although I wldnt want them to slip under, I have NEVER in all the years I've skated seen not one person with circas on their feet...skater or not

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That's funny, where I am they are really popular

I see Circa's all the time, lately mostly the Widows. I've owned several pairs myself and love their shoes, hope they don't go anywhere. Widow's and Tre's are both very good from what I hear.

[Hobochilli]

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Although I wldnt want them to slip under, I have NEVER in all the years I've skated seen not one person with circas on their feet...skater or not

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That's funny, where I am they are really popular

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I see Circa's all the time, lately mostly the Widows. I've owned several pairs myself and love their shoes, hope they don't go anywhere. Widow's and Tre's are both very good from what I hear.

I used to work as a rep for Circa, they sell pretty good and wont go anywhere.
They also make the best skateshoes i ever tried, and i have tried all the brands out there.

[Hercules Rockefeller]

i really hate to say it, but i cant get over the feeling that lakai is really hurting. please, please let me be wrong.

[skate_bored]

i honestly think we'll see Lakai go before Vox and Circa. Vox and Circa don't have as many heavy hitter pros on the team, therefore they have a much smaller over-head. These brands are also generally sold in shops that DON'T carry the big brands (Nike SB, Cons, Adidas, and even Vans). There are tons of places around the US(Florida is a big one) that Vox and Circa do great because there are so many small shops that only sell these brands, Fallen and maybe eS (RIP).

I hate to see some of the best companies going under because of the big guys at Nike buying the heart of skaters.

[Chocolaterain]

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Although I wldnt want them to slip under, I have NEVER in all the years I've skated seen not one person with circas on their feet...skater or not

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That's funny, where I am they are really popular

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I see Circa's all the time, lately mostly the Widows. I've owned several pairs myself and love their shoes, hope they don't go anywhere. Widow's and Tre's are both very good from what I hear.

The Tre's are the first Circa shoe Ive ever owned, and probably the best shoe Ive ever skated

[Dutch]

had a globe demo here a few months ago....
I couldnt find a single person wearing their shoes at that demo, besides the globe team riders.
Wonder if they sell anything at all.

dont think they will last very long

[b.v.]

Globe has been around for years an years, as stated elsewhere in this topic they are huge in Australia. Like Osiris, you don't have to sell to people that really skate to be successful. Appealing to another demographic is the smartest thing business wise to do.
VOX has to be hurting right about now.

[fulfillthedream]

Globe has been around for years an years, as stated elsewhere in this topic they are huge in Australia. Like Osiris, you don't have to sell to people that really skate to be successful. Appealing to another demographic is the smartest thing business wise to do.
VOX has to be hurting right about now.

there big in costa rica, at least when i visited this past summer.

[Omamori]

Globe has been around for years an years, as stated elsewhere in this topic they are huge in Australia. Like Osiris, you don't have to sell to people that really skate to be successful. Appealing to another demographic is the smartest thing business wise to do.
VOX has to be hurting right about now.

Since you own a shop. what brands are selling good right now, which ones are hurting?

[lasha]

I live in Norway, and Circa, Vox and Globe are really popular here.

I've never seen a person wearing Gravis, even though all shops sell them.

[ivegotlevitation]

Duffs or Vox. I'm surprised Duffs has made it this far.

I think Duffs only has a few people on the team, but they sponsor BMX riders too.

Also, if you have a South Shore account, you can order Duffs through there. I don't think they're hurting badly.

[kushismycologne]

TRUKFIT

2012 - 2012

[juja]

Clearly those who doubt Globe's popularity have never heard of Aus/NZ.

THEY. ARE. EVERYWHERE.

Really...? Maybe a few years ago but nowadays i never see anyone in sydney wearing them, but aust is a big place so i guess they could be wearing them in W.A....

[Dutch]

Globe has been around for years an years, as stated elsewhere in this topic they are huge in Australia. Like Osiris, you don't have to sell to people that really skate to be successful. Appealing to another demographic is the smartest thing business wise to do.
VOX has to be hurting right about now.

dont think australia has enough people to keep a brand alive, 22million people or something...

glad they do well there, so they can keep on paying the riders

[ThirtyYearsYoung]

how is Gravis in the states? Not really seen much where I am in the UK

I've never seen anyone else wearing them, but I've skated Gravis for my last three pairs since I found an online store (no local shops here) that sell close-out models for $15/pair. I'm not picky about shoes.

[Archers of Chaka]

The one pair of Circa's I had were really good. I really hope they don't go out of business. I'd buy more of their shoes if I didn't have such a hard time finding them down here.
Also I don't think Lakai is going anywhere. They're really popular around here, like REALLY popular. I see tons of people rocking Lakais, even a lot of people who don't even look like they skat wear them here.

[dankradschwag]

Vox will probably go, they're whole marketing scheme off selling forty dollar shoes not only indicates that they're struggling, but it also kind of affects the industry bc it lowers the market with other brands having to make cheaper shoes.

[hekkahyphy]

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Although I wldnt want them to slip under, I have NEVER in all the years I've skated seen not one person with circas on their feet...skater or not

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That's funny, where I am they are really popular

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I see Circa's all the time, lately mostly the Widows. I've owned several pairs myself and love their shoes, hope they don't go anywhere. Widow's and Tre's are both very good from what I hear.

[close]

I used to work as a rep for Circa, they sell pretty good and wont go anywhere.
They also make the best skateshoes i ever tried, and i have tried all the brands out there.

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which ones specifically? i had the ceros, i liked 'em.

this is good to know. they have a sick team

[Paper Crane]

if osiris or dvs go under, what leather shoes will all those glamis dirtbikers and lab rats wear??

[Upgrayedd]

Vox will probably go, they're whole marketing scheme off selling forty dollar shoes not only indicates that they're struggling, but it also kind of affects the industry bc it lowers the market with other brands having to make cheaper shoes.

And the $90 dunks dont do anything to the market?

[DaSk8D00D]

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Vox will probably go, they're whole marketing scheme off selling forty dollar shoes not only indicates that they're struggling, but it also kind of affects the industry bc it lowers the market with other brands having to make cheaper shoes.

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And the $90 dunks dont do anything to the market?

not really...

[Hobochilli]

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Although I wldnt want them to slip under, I have NEVER in all the years I've skated seen not one person with circas on their feet...skater or not

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That's funny, where I am they are really popular

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I see Circa's all the time, lately mostly the Widows. I've owned several pairs myself and love their shoes, hope they don't go anywhere. Widow's and Tre's are both very good from what I hear.

[close]

I used to work as a rep for Circa, they sell pretty good and wont go anywhere.
They also make the best skateshoes i ever tried, and i have tried all the brands out there.

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which ones specifically? i had the ceros, i liked 'em.

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this is good to know. they have a sick team

At the moment i skate the gravette, i have and had most of their skate models, and they have all been great.

[Joust Ostrich]

Circa Maxon.  Absolutely the best shoes I've skated in years.  Super light, super comfortable. Yep.

[BraveUlysses]

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Although I wldnt want them to slip under, I have NEVER in all the years I've skated seen not one person with circas on their feet...skater or not

[close]

That's funny, where I am they are really popular

[close]

I see Circa's all the time, lately mostly the Widows. I've owned several pairs myself and love their shoes, hope they don't go anywhere. Widow's and Tre's are both very good from what I hear.

[close]

I used to work as a rep for Circa, they sell pretty good and wont go anywhere.
They also make the best skateshoes i ever tried, and i have tried all the brands out there.

[close]

which ones specifically? i had the ceros, i liked 'em.

[close]

this is good to know. they have a sick team

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At the moment i skate the gravette, i have and had most of their skate models, and they have all been great.

I want Emmanuel's shoe pretty bad.

[Wh0l3]

John Cusack will probably struggle but I think he can make it

[Upgrayedd]

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Vox will probably go, they're whole marketing scheme off selling forty dollar shoes not only indicates that they're struggling, but it also kind of affects the industry bc it lowers the market with other brands having to make cheaper shoes.

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And the $90 dunks dont do anything to the market?

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not really...

How is vox hurting the market by having lower priced shoes?

[trannies and mannies]

Lakai isnt going anywhere, theyre all in zumiez and shit. so many kids wear manchester selects that dont even skate. I have 2 friends that are flow for circa, and have heard good things about them. Im sure theyll be fine to.

[Dontkickshitfoot]

Ive yet to see a single pair of hufs in oregon though im sure they probably do pretty well in cali
anyone skated these? been wanting to get a pair if i could find them cheap

[fulfillthedream]

Ive yet to see a single pair of hufs in oregon though im sure they probably do pretty well in cali
anyone skated these? been wanting to get a pair if i could find them cheap

HUF's are doing really well here in Nor Cal and down in So Cal too.. As for the Choice shoe I am on my second pair. Really good shoe, it personally reminds me of the manchester select by lakai with a thiner tongue and thicker sole. Not the most durable shoe but it skates really well.