The last pair of éS I skated in were the Square One’s, a great shoe based on the classic Accel, but since then the penchant has been for slimmer, more basic designed shoes. Here’s where the Edward comes in. Designed by Danny Garcia, you know this means the Edward is made purely for skateboarding. Like his skating style, Danny’s shoe is no frills, very much a ‘do the job and do it well’ shoe. The simple construction and one-piece toe will always get my seal of approval as there’s just nothing to go wrong, and the super smooth suede leather definitely stands up to the wear and tear that any griptape can throw at it.
The toe on these feel a lot more pointy than shoes of a similar design, which will appeal to the masses into their flip-trickery, but for those cursed with feet as massive as mine you may find the ends squeezing your toes until they wear in. They didn’t take long to get really comfy though, and they still look smart enough that you could get away with wearing them to your Nan’s house when your Mum drags you there on a Sunday.
Probably the only thing that lets the Edward down is the tiny thin leather laces they come with. I don’t mind a skate shoe looking a bit more smart than the rest, but the laces are very thin and feel like they might snap at any second, even just tying them up. So far they’re holding out well, but a little wear and they look like they’ll disintegrate. Thankfully most shoes thesedays come with 2 pairs in the box anyway so you should be fine. Other than that though, the Edward is exactly what you’re after if you need a slim, strong, basic shoe that will last you a good long while.
éS have been making shoes longer than you’ve been alive (probably) and Danny Garcia knows exactly what should go into a great pair of skate shoes, and the Edward’s prove just that. Go get some.
Moose