Jerry Hsu previously designed one of my favorite shoes of all time, but now he has come out with a new model that is somehow lighter, more comfortable, flexible and durable. I didn’t think it was possible but with the release of the Emerica Hsu 2 Fusion, Jerry Hsu has really outdone himself. His new model of skate shoes is built using STI Fusion Technology, in which the outsole, midsole, and upper are fused together to create an unbreakable bond that has a vulcanized look. And like his first shoe, it’s a mid-top. Jerry says that his ankles feel safer with a mid-top because he doesn’t like his ankles to be exposed. And it makes sense, with this mid-top your ankles are more secure and have less risk in rolling them. I should start wearing more mid-tops because I’ve torn the ligaments in my ankle a few times skating. Jerry’s new skate shoe also includes a thin padded tongue and collar and STI PU Foam™ Lite level 3 foot-bed for extra comfort. There is even an optional hidden lace flap so you won’t rip your laces. This shoe is amazing, and everyone who skates needs to try it out.
The original Jerry Hsu pro model was a mid-top, but it has just been rereleased as a low. I have had many pairs of the original Hsu and loved them, but now that they’re a low-top I think I may like them even better. It was designed, tested, and approved by Jerry Hsu. It is available with suede or canvas uppers, I recommend the suede. The Hsu Low Skate Shoe is very durable and extremely flexible, making it an amazing skate shoe. It features a thin padded tongue and collar, as well as a full-length internal polyurethane midsole, making it very comfortable. It also includes the STI PU Foam™ Lite level 3 foot-bed, and the double-wrapped vulcanized construction with a 400 NBS natural gum rubber outsole. I can’t wait to get a pair of these for myself.
Braydon Szafranski’s new pro model skate shoe is out now and like Braydon, his shoe stands out in a crowd. His new pro model is called The SZA, and is a lot less big and bulky than his last shoe. Braydon Szafranski really did a good job designing a shoe that matched his personality while also looking nice and being good to skate in. The SZA is a vulcanized skate shoe that features the STI Foam Lite level 1 foot-bed and 400 NBS natural gum rubber outsole. It has a padded tongue and collar, making it very comfortable. The SZA also features an attractive removable strap, a zipper that makes it easier to slip in and out of, and a hidden stash pocket where you can keep a key or anything else. The SZA is an all-around good skate shoe.
The Emerica Wino Skate Shoe is a very comfortable and simple shoe. This is a great every day shoe to hang out in. It might not be the best shoe to skate in, but it does look and feel good on your feet. The Wino is very low profile with an extremely slight heel. It is also very flexible and its’ comfort comes from the cushy STI Foam™ Lite level 1 foot-bed. The outsole is vulcanized and made of the 400 NBS natural gum rubber to provide great grip. This shoe comes in suede and canvas. If you plan to skate these shoes I strongly recommend buying the ones made from suede, because the canvas will tare quickly if skated. All in all it’s a great shoe to hang out in that still has a skate shoe feel to it.
First let me just tell you that these shoes are usually $70.00, but right now they are on sale right now for only $36.95! Now let me tell you why you need to jump on this right now. The Emerica Reynolds Cruisers are kind of like the Vans Classics that everyone always wears, except way better! Andrew Reynolds wanted some ultra-slim, low profile boat shoes to skate and chill in, and the Cruisers are the result. It’s a very simple, very stylish shoe that won’t get trashed and ripped up the first time you skate them. The Reynolds Cruisers Skate Shoe features the STI Foam full-length System G2 foot-bed inside of its’ vulcanized outsole. They are pretty much amazing. If you don’t trust me, watch the video below to see Andrew Reynolds himself tell you why they are the best. He designed them. ........................
This shoe is sick! Inspired by the Reynolds 2, The Emerica Reynolds Classics Skate Shoe is exactly the name it’s been given; classic. It’s an all-around good skate shoe that looks just as good as it skates. The Reynolds Classic is an awesome low-top with a nice padded tongue and collar. Designed by the boss; Andrew Reynolds, The Classic has a Full-length internal polyurethane midsole and STI PU Foam™ Lite level 3 foot-bed. It is made out of suede, because that’s the best material to make a skate shoe out of, and is also perforated on the tongue piece to get some air to those smelly feet. And if it weren’t good enough already, the 400 NBS natural gum rubber outsole is made from double-wrapped vulcanized construction. This shoe is it. If you you’ve never owned this shoe before, you need to pick one up today.
At first glance it seems to be modeled after the Hsu, but then you realize that there are a lot of key differences. The Emerica Westgate skate shoe is a stylish mid-top to help support your ankles. It has a triple stitched toe piece and a 400 NBS natural gum rubber outsole to help it last longer and get the perfect amount of friction for your flip tricks. The Westgate features a comfortable thin padded tongue and collar, and is also infused with STI Fusion Technology. This means that the outsole, midsole, and upper are fused together to creating an unbreakable bond with a vulcanized look that's lighter, more comfortable, flexible and durable. Being Brandon Westgate’s first pro model, this shoe really came out nicely. It’s great for shedding the hills of San Francisco to the streets of New York, as Brandon shows us in this amazing new video.
