éS "Cykle black" and éS "Cykle white green gum" are vegan

Skater-owned and operated skate shoe company éS (who are not a vegan company) has come out with yet another vegan shoe: the "Cykle". There will probably also be non-vegan colourways of this shoe (I'm assuming) - so be warned that only these two colourways below (as of now) are vegan-friendly (no leather, no animal-source components).

I find them pretty good-looking shoes, as can be expected of éS. Based on my experience with éS I would also expect them to be super comfortable straight out of the box and, if you skate, give you great board control. If you skate and you skate a lot, I would say that the claim of "highly durable rubber outsole" should probably be put into context. Compared to the etnies Michelin soles, these soles (I'm assuming) are probably not THAT (massively) durable. But if you don't skate or don't skate THAT much, or you do skate a LOT but are fine with buying new shoes every few weeks, then this might be just the right durability for you. The two claims (see below) of "perfect board feel and supreme comfort" I would assume (based on my experience with éS shoes) are not in the least exaggerated.

éS CYKLE black (= vegan colourway)

The info below is from the éS website:

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CYKLE

 2 reviews

BLACK

éS was created 1995 to innovate skate footwear to keep up with the demands of our elite team that have pushed the #eS_CYKLE limits of what is possible. The NEW éS CYKLE is continuing our legacy to take shoes to new levels of function, style and comfort. Inspired by our athletic heritage styles from the 90s, the CYKLE has an inner sock that wraps around the ankle keeping the foot snug to enhance stability and control while keeping the outer shell loose and fresh AF. The upper has breathable STI Everstitch mesh, STI Thermothane for lightweight Duraflex, and the unique webbing strap system allows the skater to tighten or loosen upwards tension depending on individual preference. The unique highly durable rubber outsole has been tested for perfect board feel and supreme comfort unlike any other skate shoe available. If you're ready to perform to your highest level, and look better than ever, the CYKLE is for you..

• Thermothane vamp protection
• Quarter lace webbing straps
• Secure sock upper construction
• Durable Rubber cupsole
• Full-length EVA midsole
• 5mm STI Energy foam insole
• Vegan
• Synthetic Suede

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éS CYKLE white green gum (= vegan colourway)

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CYKLE

 2 reviews

WHITE/GREEN/GUM

éS was created 1995 to innovate skate footwear to keep up with the demands of our elite team that have pushed the #eS_CYKLE limits of what is possible. The NEW éS CYKLE is continuing our legacy to take shoes to new levels of function, style and comfort. Inspired by our athletic heritage styles from the 90s, the CYKLE has an inner sock that wraps around the ankle keeping the foot snug to enhance stability and control while keeping the outer shell loose and fresh AF. The upper has breathable STI Everstitch mesh, STI Thermothane for lightweight Duraflex, and the unique webbing strap system allows the skater to tighten or loosen upwards tension depending on individual preference. The unique highly durable rubber outsole has been tested for perfect board feel and supreme comfort unlike any other skate shoe available. If you're ready to perform to your highest level, and look better than ever, the CYKLE is for you..

• Thermothane vamp protection
• Quarter lace webbing straps
• Secure sock upper construction
• Durable Rubber cupsole
• Full-length EVA midsole
• 5mm STI Energy foam insole
• Vegan
• Synthetic Suede

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Note: The "Cykle" MIGHT fit half a size smaller than usual, someone has told me. I've personally always found éS to fit "true to size" (consistently the same).