Shoes

[ciaran]

Fuck yes, that’s rad. More Zered, less Valls.

[BvS]

@nedertron

Who has been slated?

[wayout]

@anon83623327

if this bums you out you take life way too serious.

@anon83623327

Or please explain how it affects any other aspects of skateboarding that you enjoy negatively?

Why is it ok to use this as a defence in this instance but not others? People get super defensive on here when something they see as “legit” gets criticised. Does no one see the irony of trying to shut down the conversation when something like this comes up, while not even being able to mention certain things without having to add a “oh not that I care this is wack” caveat.

(not aimed at you mick just using your quotes as an illustration)

@buildafire

Why is it “lame that they’re getting involved in skateboarding”? Are independent shops going to go out of business because suddenly all the kids are buying LV?

In the '90s I wished Polo and Tommy would have got involved in skateboarding, so the stuff could have been easier to get, tweaked for skating and the people who wore it in the mags would get paid. If Lucien likes the stuff and they’ve bothered to engage with him, make a shoe and pay him then surely it’s a win for everybody. It’s not like this was rushed through, it’s been on the boil for ages.

If you want to be ‘core’ I happen to know that Straye have a half-price sale on right now because I keep getting their Instagram ads. Some company that makes shit overpriced (and now half-price) Chuck copies shouldn’t get an automatic pass just because it’s a skateboarder at the helm. If anything that’s more of a worry because it opens the doors for any former pro to sell any old shit to kids, based on their legacy.
A global luxury fashion brand wanting to work with skateboarders and make what they want is nothing to moan about.

The Slap thread about this is much better, to summarise that:

Lucien rips, well deserved, this is crazy, you don’t have to buy it.

I like beer, glad to see Hop King get involved in skating and provide something aimed at skaters. hope to not see any criticism of them again. How does is affect skateboarding anyway, right?

[buildafire]

@wayout

I like beer, glad to see Hop King get involved in skating and provide something aimed at skaters. hope to not see any criticism of them again. How does is affect skateboarding anyway, right?

Because the beer is shit. LV demostrably make a good product.

[buildafire]

Or the beer is ‘not to my taste’ (and not to the taste of anybody I know who’s tried it), rather.

I’m in CAMRA and my local is one of those places, so just my opinion. I don’t think I’m a beer wanker but I do know what I don’t like.

[ihatethegeneralpublic]

@buildafire

Because the beer is shit. LV demostrably make a good product.

Is it actually shit though? If it really was bad then no one would buy it and the company wouldn’t have lasted 5 minutes. If it’s not shit then they just make an acceptable or even good product so no difference.

[buildafire]

It’s the image, innit? Brewdog isn’t a good beer, but they’ve done all the right thing to make people want it. They’re not showing up at beer festivals or winning any brewing awards, but it’s an accessible way for folk who don’t really care to get an IPA/APA. Same as Hop King are doing.

[ihatethegeneralpublic]

So it’s not shit then? I just don’t really see how that good product logic worked myself.

Oh well, pretty sure I read somewhere that Lucien would be following this up with a full part so if it’s to the standard of his recent footage then it should be awesome.

[buildafire]

@ihatethegeneralpublic

So it’s not shit then?

The thing is, it’s up to YOU to decide. If you like it, awesome, if not, no big deal.

I don’t like it and I don’t think it’s what it wants/claims to be, but what the fuck do I know? This is a forum. Exchange of ideas, opinions, etc.

[jamjar]

[tbk11]

fuck me whats going on here then?

[BvS]

@buildafire

If you like it, awesome, if not, no big deal.

That’s not how opinions on the internet are supposed to work.

I think we’re all losing our edge.

[sotonjon]

Maybe this is a sign that skating is more mainstream than we previously thought? Those sorts of brands normally align themselves with movies stars and footballers. I wouldn’t spend £900 on a pair of skate shoes personally, but I’m sure there are people who will. Will there be a new side-hustle: shoe reselling?

[buildafire]

@sotonjon

Will there be a new side-hustle: shoe reselling?

I’ve got some news for you…

[nedertron]

Hop King sponsors whack dudes like Backflip Geoff. LV sponsor Lucien.

[ihatethegeneralpublic]

More velcro

[KeithBeef]

Who’s been asking for this? Why the heck would anyone think this is a good idea. Surely the velcro will just open up when you try to flick a kick flip…

[BvS]

No one over the age of 8 should wear Velcro shoes

[deegwaad]

@nedertron

Backflip Geoff

Amazing.

[Mark]

Velcro really is the perfect way to fasten your shoes, especially in skating. Can’t tear, stays secure until you open it, etc

But it just looks so shit