Vegan skate shoes

[vegangangzta]

[El Freegano]

The fallen looks delicious give some feedback when you start sk8ing. I hope the syntetic nubuck is not like those of Osiris, coz i had one Protocol model that got trashed super fast.

[Gray Imp Sausage Metal]

Anyways yeah, the Quattros seem fairly tight so I'd suggest a 1/2 size up.

good to know!
Those fallens look classic 2000s steeze!

https://www.lakai.com/collections/shoes/products/evo-2-0-navy-cream-suede-ms3210259b00
Looks like those lakai runners are synth too!

[vegangangzta]

Decided to hit ‘em up again just for the hell of it.

Makes ya wonder

[pedro_mayn]

Decided to hit ‘em up again just for the hell of it.

Makes ya wonder

Reminds me of a weird reply I had off someone on a Livechat on NB's site, about the Allcoast 425s. I just wanted 100% confirmation on the synthetic leather and they confirmed it, but then went to say "all our shoes use suede or leather for maximum performance" or something like that, but it was quickly blurted out before the conversation ended.

I digress, but if that's true about the Zero's I may buy them once my éS stack has been depleted. They do look better in person with baggy trou.

[Gray Imp Sausage Metal]

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Decided to hit ‘em up again just for the hell of it.

Makes ya wonder

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Reminds me of a weird reply I had off someone on a Livechat on NB's site, about the Allcoast 425s. I just wanted 100% confirmation on the synthetic leather and they confirmed it, but then went to say "all our shoes use suede or leather for maximum performance" or something like that, but it was quickly blurted out before the conversation ended.

I digress, but if that's true about the Zero's I may buy them once my éS stack has been depleted. They do look better in person with baggy trou.

they are straight up tripping, but I did some detective work for you (in Japanese), I’ve actually seen the brown version in person and as soon as I saw them, I immediately noticed they were a different material to the other color ways and this store on Rakuten basically confirms it!

https://item.rakuten.co.jp/nws/dm204008/?scid=wi_ichi_iphoneapp_item_share

The other two color ways are listed as a mix of natural leather, synth and textile but the brown (BWW) version is listed as synth and textile only which would confirm what I saw…
Having said that, there is no way the OG color way is synth unless they have some magical formula that looks (and smells) exactly like the real thing; I’ve been spotting vegan shoes for over 20 years now so I ain’t no noob intern manning their online help desk!!! The all black ones I haven’t seen in real life so it’s hard to comment on them…

The only other mention of synth in either English or Japanese is with both color ways of the kids version:
https://www.s3store.com/smartphone/detail.html?id=000000017933
Either way, I think it’s safe to say that either way DC’s labeling is fucking terrible when it comes to finding what their shoes actually made from….

Edit: 63x sorry, not sorry

[kneebone]

I'm with GIMP on this one, this is just poorly informed customer service, which is likely from a pooled customer service bank and not DC-specific.  Yes, some DC shoes are all synth, but no way in hell is every DC shoe vegan. 

[vegangangzta]

Luis said it! Not me. He has assured me.

[kneebone]

Lol, I appreciate your persistence

[Gray Imp Sausage Metal]

Luis said it! Not me. He has assured me.

that is massive if true!!! I’m still doubting it though …

[Sila]

I very much doubt it's true otherwise I feel as though they would make more of a statement about it.

" Artificial plant products "

So they make fake leather shoes out of fake plants too? The wording is funny.

[Gray Imp Sausage Metal]

Yeah, and why would they go out of their way to label shoes like the manual with vegan written on the insole if the rest of their entire catalog was vegan?

[kneebone]

There's a new "velvet" colorway of the Skate Old Skools.  Why they always gotta make the vegan-friendly versions in the ugliest colors/materials??


On the other hand, I just got these from the vans surf line.  I loved the AV-Sk8-Lo's from like 10 years ago when there were a few all-canvas versions.  These are definitely the closest thing to those in a long time.  Only the "SF" versions in the eco-theory line have the nice removable insoles, highly recommended. 

[vegangangzta]

There's a new "velvet" colorway of the Skate Old Skools.  Why they always gotta make the vegan-friendly versions in the ugliest colors/materials??


On the other hand, I just got these from the vans surf line.  I loved the AV-Sk8-Lo's from like 10 years ago when there were a few all-canvas versions.  These are definitely the closest thing to those in a long time.  Only the "SF" versions in the eco-theory line have the nice removable insoles, highly recommended. 

I know. I can’t stand when they make heinous colorways.

Just because we’re vegan doesn’t mean we want camo and rainbow shoes.

I’m about to pull the trigger on some DC’s.

[Gray Imp Sausage Metal]

Okay, now they are saying some of the old products used to use leather? Fucking hell, way to back track, how will I know if it’s a “current” production model and/ or when was the date when they said, “everything from here on in is vegan!” Sounds too dicey for me… I’ll stick with brands who know how to label

[vegangangzta]

Okay, now they are saying some of the old products used to use leather? Fucking hell, way to back track, how will I know if it’s a “current” production model and/ or when was the date when they said, “everything from here on in is vegan!” Sounds too dicey for me… I’ll stick with brands who know how to label

Yeah, lol. Maybe I’ll at least grab those wheat/black lynx zeros. Those are pretty fresh.

I really like my Fallen troopers. Still haven’t skated them, but I’ll hop back on my board soon. I never wore Fallen when it was around…I’m definitely more partial to brands I grew up with like eS and DC. Hence why I would like them to be telling the truth, ha.

[kneebone]

I hit up DC skateboarding on instagram (like a real man), and they confirmed this customer service stuff is off the mark:

[vegangangzta]

I hit up DC skateboarding on instagram (like a real man), and they confirmed this customer service stuff is off the mark:

Yeah. I had DM’d awhile back and got something similar.

Welp just gonna wait for the certified vegan joints.

Oh the plus side, if you love old Osiris shoes, I just came across these last night! Supposed to drop this winter.

[Roisto]

I hit up DC skateboarding on instagram (like a real man), and they confirmed this customer service stuff is off the mark:

Thank you for doing this.

This got me interested in the Manual shoes. For a thin canvas vulc I quite like how they look. Anyone have any experience with those?

[Gray Imp Sausage Metal]

Manuals are super minimal, think vans era but without the padding around the ankle!
I also DM-Ed ‘em!

Hey Grey, thanks for reaching out! Hopefully we can clear up some confusion, the DC RE/SOLVE collection features our shoes that are vegan. Other styles still include suede and leather. Let us know if you have any other questions!

[Roisto]

Manuals are super minimal, think vans era but without the padding around the ankle!
I also DM-Ed ‘em!

Hey Grey, thanks for reaching out! Hopefully we can clear up some confusion, the DC RE/SOLVE collection features our shoes that are vegan. Other styles still include suede and leather. Let us know if you have any other questions!

Yeah, I figured that they are super minimal but I’m ok with that. I really liked the Emerica Omen Hi. Skated those a few (?) years ago and was surprised how much I liked them. I never skated non-skate Vans or non-skate Cons though so if the Manuals are similar to those I can’t really compare. Maybe I’ll just need to get a pair and see what’s what.

[vegangangzta]

[Gray Imp Sausage Metal]

Not sure if I could rock OG accels in 2021, but love that Ed will always give us non canvas/ non vulc options!
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I got those new Lakai chillers (evo 2.0) they are synth but run way too small…

[pedro_mayn]

I was about to post this the other day..

I'll see what they're like, as I've really enjoyed skating my last pair of Accels a year ago. I do find the tongue mega fat and I do prefer a fat tongue on shoes.

[vegangangzta]

Fallen just dropped more fire.

https://fallenfootwear.us/collections/vegan

[The real veganshawn]

Thoughts on the new Vallely shoe? Don't know much about that company but it looks like a good shoe

[goodatmeth]

Thoughts on the new Vallely shoe? Don't know much about that company but it looks like a good shoe

Imagine that the head of scientology and the devil birthed a child. That's the company.

[The real veganshawn]

Eek, surprised Mike would be involved with that 

[Fakie Manuel]

Fallen just dropped more fire.

https://fallenfootwear.us/collections/vegan

Sick! I like the black and white. Kinda reminds me of the Servant Barnyard Vallely shoe, a personal favorite of mine.

[Fakie Manuel]

Thoughts on the new Vallely shoe? Don't know much about that company but it looks like a good shoe

Agreed, it overall looks pretty good. I think the brand logo is uninteresting, borderline bad. But, everything else looks solid. To me, it looks much better than some of the vegan drops lately with atrocious colors and/or 100% canvas. I don't get what's difficult about making a decent, durable vegan skate shoe that doesn't look like something out of a fever dream. I was interested that he mentioned the patented vegan suede is stronger than animal suede. I would prefer to spend my money on a smaller brand, but this one looks intriguing. I might bite.



Edit: grammar