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blaming it on the kids doesn't seem like a classy exit...
It's quoted off a magazine...
you're right...
I guess my point is best summed up by Heritage above...Dekline's failure has nothing to do with kids not buying them because they were skater owned.
I spend a decent amount of time talking with kids and what influences their buying as far as shoes go.
I do hear a few who are devoted to small brands but they always find them for cheap.
I've done my best to convince a few to try something, only for them to come back bummed and searing the shoe wall for a Nike/Adidas/Cons shoe around $60 or less. The level of quality from the small brands is inconsistent at best, and most people won't shoe goo or take other proactive measures to prolong the life of them.
It's a case by case thing, some dudes make sub par Vans last 3 months, I've seen other kids burn through Emerica Leo Laced in 2 days.