Axion "Majik": several vegan colourways

Updated 24 March 2024

Vegan colourways of the Axion Majik (n = 8): 

  • black (now called: midnight ice)
  • white
  • navy
  • black & white
  • cream
  • khaki/purple
  • future ice
  • true blue (came out no later than March 2024 - but probably in 2022)

NON-vegan colourway of the Axion Majik (n = 1):

  • wheat

Info by the Axion customer service [2022]:

I sent an email to Axion asking "if the "Axion Majik" (https://axionfootwear.com/collections/footwear/products/majik; colorways Navy, Black, Black & White, and White) has a completely leather-free upper, i.e. 100% synthetic without any leather from animals".

The Axion customer service replied: "Correct, the Majik is made of PU and Mesh. No leather. [...]"

So, this post is based on what the Axion website says and what the Axion customer service has confirmed to me by email. Please do check the shoes yourself, if possible, or ask the seller (or Axion again), to confirm this information. Past experiences have taught us that shoes companies sometimes do provide (and confirm, and confirm again) absolutely incorrect information about their shoes (example Adidas, example DC). I haven't seen this shoe in real life.


What the Axion website says (same text for all four colourways [the first four colourways below]):

"
• Internal sock-like construction for ultimate fit and support, combined with 3-D mesh for comfort and breathability.
• Custom molded TPU chassis provides support and stability.
• AXION-LITE foam midsole for lightweight cushioning and comfort.
• Printed rubber toe cap for durability.
• Lightweight synthetic upper.
• Rubber outsole with AXION-PRISM tread pattern provides grip and board feel.
"


Axion Majik "black"

[as of no later than March 2024, the "black" colourway is called "midnight/ice"]







Axion Majik "white"






Axion Majik "navy"






Axion Majik "black & white"






Axion Majik "cream"

Says the Axion website: "100% Vegan. The Majik is Sustainable Skate [!].
• Internal sock-like construction for ultimate fit and support, combined with 3-D mesh for comfort and breathability.
• Custom molded TPU chassis provides support and stability.
• AXION-LITE foam midsole for lightweight cushioning and comfort.
• Printed rubber toe cap for durability.
• Lightweight synthetic upper.
• Rubber outsole with AXION-PRISM tread pattern provides grip and board feel.
Material: PU"

Note: PU (polyurethane) is not microfibre. Not sure how durable it is, and I haven't seen these shoes "live". Axion appears to have a not so extremely huge distribution network.

Axion Majik cream







Axion Majik "khaki/purple"

Says the Axion website: "The Majik is fully vegan, sustainable skate. Rep purple & gold with this new colorway. Limited quantity available.
• Internal sock-like construction for ultimate fit and support, combined with 3-D mesh for comfort and breathability.
• Custom molded TPU chassis provides support and stability.
• AXION-LITE foam midsole for lightweight cushioning and comfort.
• Printed rubber toe cap for durability.
• Lightweight synthetic upper.
• Rubber outsole with AXION-PRISM tread pattern provides grip and board feel.
Material: Vegan PU"

Axion Majik khaki/purple





Axion Majik "future ice"

Says the Axion website:
"• Internal sock-like construction for ultimate fit and support, combined with 3-D mesh for comfort and breathability.
• Custom molded TPU chassis provides support and stability.
• AXION-LITE foam midsole for lightweight cushioning and comfort.
• Printed rubber toe cap for durability.
• Lightweight synthetic upper.
• Rubber outsole with AXION-PRISM tread pattern provides grip and board feel.
Material: PU"

Axion Majik future ice





Historical note: 

Axion was a skate shoe company in roughly the late 1990s/early 2000s. It was associated with Kareem Campbell - he may also have been the founder and owner (?). Guy Mariano had a popular shoe on Axion. Gino Iannucci had a shoe. Even Brian Anderson had an Axion shoe (as seen on his Thrasher cover, April 2000). I say "even" because Axion was more of a "fresh". If I remember right Axion - in the old days - never had any leather-free shoes. So, I have never had a pair of Axion shoes in my life. The current Axion is a rehash of the old Axion.

Random note:

"[...] Axion exists again for the third time round [.] whoever they are [...]" Neil MacDonald (Slam City Skates Don Brown interview)


Weird stuff:

The Axion website is currently selling some shoes that are made of leather (real animal-source leather) but that are advertised as having a "Vegan Rubber Outsole". They also claim to use recycled materials but don't disclose where. And ... they have a shoe that looks like it has an all-canvas upper which they claim is made of "premium Italian leathers".

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Axion Majik "true blue"

As of 24 March 2024, I see another colourway on the Axion website: "true blue" which also seems vegan. The Axion website, however, still says: "© 2022 AXION". So, this might be old news.
"
• Internal sock-like construction for ultimate fit and support, combined with 3-D mesh for comfort and breathability.

• Custom molded TPU chassis provides support and stability.
• AXION-LITE foam midsole for lightweight cushioning and comfort.
• Printed rubber toe cap for durability.
• Lightweight synthetic upper.
• Rubber outsole with AXION-PRISM tread pattern provides grip and board feel.
Material: PU"
Axion Majik true blue (only small photos available)