Emerica Brandon Westgate Shoe
For all the talk of ‘corporate takeover’ within skateboarding, here we give special kudos to
For all the talk of ‘corporate takeover’ within skateboarding, here we give special kudos to Emerica for keeping the game competitive. Following up on a string of strong releases in 2013, Emerica presents Zoo York professional Brandon Westgate with a new model. The shoe is notable departure from the mid-rise vulcanized version that released some seasons ago, and this time takes cues from running-specific sneakers to produce an athletic, supportive silhouette. A key point here is the shoe’s lightness: the Brandon Westgate uses lightweight engineered mesh on the tongue and medial sidewall for superior breathability, while also cleverly cutting weight through cutouts in the outsole – which double to increase forefoot flexibility. The midsole is composed of high-rebound G6™ foam, the same material found on the successful Herman G6. Audiences will be able to score this new sneaker for $90 USD at finer skate shops worldwide, as well as Emerica’s web store, beginning on November 12. In the meantime, enjoy Westgate’s MADE: Chapter One by downloading the video here.
