This skate says "since 1986" on it and unfortunately it looks like it is from 1986. Like Oakley, OP and several other brands that were so prolific in the 80's these guys have allowed themselves to fade from the top of the pile to the bottom of the heap through lack of aesthetic innovation. I have an original pair of the lightenings and they are still great, but technically the product has gotten way better, especially in terms of fit and materials (I tried a new pair on a few weeks ago). It is odd, and a little sad, to see them becoming so irrelevant when the sources that could inspire change are so accessible (Hollister, Athleta, Crocs, DG, etc). It reminds me of what happened in the skiing industry and is now starting to happen with snowboarding.
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