Shoe brands you forgot existed are back, and they're 40-59% off
From a $35 Lakai Cambridge to IPath making a quiet comeback, today's biggest drops are heavy on footwear with a few deck deals worth noting.
Most of the significant movement today is in footwear, and the discounts are not subtle. We're talking 40 to 59 percent off across brands that range from skate institution to mid-tier workhorse, with a couple of decks rounding out the list if you're building something new. None of this is hype product, which is exactly the point. These are the kinds of deals where the math just works, and you end up with a functional shoe or a solid board for less than you'd spend on a night out.
Shoes: Lakai Cambridge — 59% off
The Lakai Cambridge has dropped to $35 from $85.37, which is a 59 percent cut and the deepest discount in today's list. Lakai has been making skate shoes since the late nineties and the Cambridge sits at the practical end of their lineup. No explicit spec sheet is attached to this one, but the brand context matters here. Lakai built their reputation on shoes that held up under actual skating, not just walking around, and the Cambridge carries that lineage without the premium price of their more technical models.
At $35, you're not buying because it's your dream shoe. You're buying because $35 for a skate-ready shoe from a brand with a legitimate history is hard to argue with. Keep a pair as a backup, beat them into the ground at the skatepark, or hand them to someone who's been skating in running shoes. The math is simple.
Shoes: IPath Grasshopper — 40% off
IPath is one of those brands that has cycled in and out of the conversation over the years, and seeing them show up with a notable discount is worth paying attention to. The IPath Grasshopper is sitting at $71.95, down from $119.92, a 40 percent drop. The context on this one points toward ankle and foot support with a focus on durability across long sessions, which reads as a heavier-built shoe with reinforcement in the areas that typically blow out first.
If you're skating regularly and you keep destroying the ollie area or the heel within a few months, a more reinforced construction is worth trying. The Grasshopper is positioned squarely in that zone. At $71.95 it's not cheap, but relative to what it was priced at, you're getting a shoe designed for durability at a price that's closer to budget territory than premium.
Shoes: Emerica Wino G6 Slip-On — 40% off
The Emerica Wino G6 Slip-On is down to $44.95 from $74.92, another 40 percent cut. The Wino G6 has a real reputation in the Emerica lineup, known for low-profile construction and solid board feel. The slip-on version gives you the same geometry and ride characteristics as the laced model but without the lace adjustment, which is either a feature or a dealbreaker depending on how you feel about slip-ons.
For park skating and street sessions where you want something low and flat that gets out of the way, the G6 profile works well. The slip-on format also means faster on and off, which sounds minor until you're switching in and out of shoes at a spot. At $44.95 this is one of the stronger value plays in today's footwear list, because you know what you're getting with the G6 name behind it.
Decks: Welcome Beetlejuice Showtime 8.5 — 27% off
Shifting away from shoes for a moment: the Welcome BEETLEJUICE x Welcome - Showtime on Popsicle - Black/Purple Dip - 8.5" is at $55 down from $75, a 27 percent drop. Welcome makes quality decks and the 8.5 width is a genuinely useful size for skaters who have moved past the narrow street setups and want more foot room without going into full cruiser territory. It sits comfortably between technical street skating and transition work.
The Beetlejuice collaboration is one of Welcome's more visually striking recent collabs, and the black and purple dip graphic holds up in person. But the reason to think about this one is the price point, not the graphic. A $55 Welcome deck is a legitimate deal for a popsicle shape at that width, and 8.5 is wide enough that it works well for skaters who've found themselves wanting just a little more platform under their feet.
Decks: Hopps Williams Day Dreamer 8.25 — 29% off
The Hopps Williams Day Dreamer 8.25 Skateboard Deck is down to $52.95 from $74.58, a 29 percent drop. Hopps is a respected New York-rooted brand that doesn't get enough credit outside of people who pay close attention to the industry. The 8.25 width is the kind of versatile size that works for most skaters doing street and park skating, wide enough to feel stable, narrow enough to stay responsive for flip tricks and technical work.
This is a solid pick if you need a new deck and you want something from a brand with genuine credibility at a price that reflects a real discount rather than a clearance-bin situation. The Williams pro model adds a bit of pedigree to what is already a well-positioned size. At $52.95 for a Hopps deck, you're in good shape.